Ruairí Ó Murchú — Watch Them Work

Most recent lobbying returns

2026-04-13 Health Creative Retail Distribution Limited — The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
2026-01-21 Economic Development and Industry Drogheda & District Chamber — Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.
2026-01-21 Budgetary matters Drogheda & District Chamber — For many businesses, particularly SMEs, balancing annual budgets remains a significant challenge. While the €9.4bn support package offers meaningful assistance, cost pressures persist. A reduction in hospitality VAT from 13.5% to 9% would provide a major boost to the sector. However, rising costs, including increases in the minimum wage, auto-enrolment pensions and other expenses, mean a careful balance is required to protect this vital industry.
2026-01-21 Budgetary matters Drogheda & District Chamber — Business confidence depends on certainty in planning, electricity, water and road infrastructure. Where certainty exists, investment follows, supporting both major employers and small businesses. Drogheda is well suited as a pilot location to European standards for infrastructure delivery around the Northern Cross Route. Completion of this route will unlock housing beyond the 7,500 homes envisaged and enable employment growth, allowing people to live and work locally.
2026-01-21 Health The Asthma Society of Ireland — Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
2026-01-21 Foreign Affairs American Chamber of Commerce Ireland — Participate in Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade meeting on transatlantic trade relations
2026-01-21 Health Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm — The All Party Group on Autism
2026-01-21 Budgetary matters Inclusion Ireland — Budget 2026 and Sinn Féin's Pre-Budget Submission

Date	Pos	Action	Bill / motion	Outcome
2026-04-15	nil	Question put	Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Amendment put	Tackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Question put	Fuel Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Amendment put	Fuel Prices: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Question put	Organisation of Working Time (Leave for Health Screening Purposes) Bill 2025: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] Labour Party PMB ↗	Lost
2026-04-15	nil	Question put	Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025: Report and Final Stages Govt (Foreign Affairs) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Question put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	ta	Amendment to amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Lost
2026-04-15	nil	Seanad amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-15	nil	Seanad amendment put	International Protection Bill 2026: From the Seanad Govt (Justice) ↗	Carried
2026-04-14	nil	Question put	Financial Resolution No. 2: Natural Gas Carbon Tax	Carried
2026-04-14	nil	Question put	Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax	Carried
2026-04-14	ta	Amendment put	Financial Resolution No. 1: Mineral Oil Tax	Lost
2026-04-14	nil	Question put	Confidence in Government: Motion	Carried
2026-04-14	nil	Question put	An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business	Carried

Top departments

385	Health
258	Taoiseach
176	Children
166	Education
149	Housing
144	Transport
143	Foreign
139	Justice

Most recent

2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to China. [14464/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [14260/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress his Department is making in tackling child poverty. [16475/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach for an overview of the ‘Budget 2026: Spotlight on Disability’ report recently published by his Department. [16476/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. [16477/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the work of the Cabinet offshore energy clearinghouse. [22080/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the Economy, Trade and Competitiveness will next meet. [22081/26]
2026-04-15 Taoiseach Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs will next meet. [22082/26]
2026-03-26 Rural Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason that almost two years into the implementation of the National Social Enterprise Policy 2024–2027 a number of key milestones have been missed; the actions he is taking to ensure that no further targets are missed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22993/26]
2026-03-26 Foreign Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on her interactions with the European Union following the United States’ illegal attack on Iran; and if she will make a statement on the matter [22941/26]

Ruairí Ó Murchú Sinn Féin · Louth

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