Mayo — week of Mon, 15 Jan

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Jan – 21 Jan 2024 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 44 questions · 450 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 78–61

Voted for 2 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary

Voted against 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages

2024-01-17 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 55–76

Voted for 1 Rose Conway-Walsh

Voted against 2 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary

Did not vote 2 Keira Keogh · Paul Lawless

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 2 votes · 16 questions · 96 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under section 62 of the Finance Act 1994, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56444/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under section 62 of the Finance Act 2001, sections 134, 135, 136, 138, 139, 140 and 141, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56445/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Finance the number of officers with assigned powers (details supplied) under regulation 7 of the European Communities (Intrastat) Regulations 1993, per county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56446/23]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive their licence exchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56501/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide clarification on the current surveying practices for fishing vessels, particularly those that fall just over the 15-meter mark, such as a vessel (details supplied) and consider reviewing these regulations to ensure they are fair and proportionate, and do not unduly push fishermen out of the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56693/23]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education if 70 years-of-age is the compulsory retirement age if a person entered secondary school teaching before 2004; there is no compulsory retirement age, in cases in which a person entered between 2004 and 2013; and if is 70 years-of-age again if a person entered after 2013. [56313/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Education the reason there is a compulsory retirement age for teachers who entered after 2013 but not for those who entered between 2004 and 2013; and the reason there is a compulsory retirement age even if a teacher is medically fit to teach. [56314/23]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health when construction will recommence on Ballyhaunis Primary Care Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2013/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to provide additional bed capacity at Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2012/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on proposals to develop MSLETB as a College of the Future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2010/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on plans to construct the Mayo College of Further Education at the Military Barracks in Castlebar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2011/24]
Housing 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details on the application received from Mayo County Council (details supplied); the date the application was received; the number of housing and what they comprised off; the cost associated with the application; the timeline attached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2162/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed rationale for approval of Mayo County Council’s affordable housing scheme application and the assessment conducted to demonstrate substantial housing need with affordability constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2163/24]
Rural 2 questions
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the RRDF project associated with (see details supplied) its current status, the next project steps and estimated project completion timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2168/24]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the RRDF project associated with ( details supplied) its current status, the next project steps and estimated project completion timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2169/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the current delivery of CDNT wrap around school services for a person (details supplied); if additional support will be provided for speech and language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2141/24]

New lobbying 96 returns

Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 7 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Community
- Invitation to Chambers Ireland Budget Day, Royal College of Physicans, to highlight Chambers Ireland Budget submission and Ballina Chamber budget submission.
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- "Building Better Business" event hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo, presented a valuable opportunity for the local business community, to engage with policymakers and advocate for equal regional development. Lobbying Ministers and TDs allowed the Chamber to address issues and promote policies that support economic growth and development in the region.
- "Building Better Business" event hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo, presented a valuable opportunity for the local business community, to engage with Ministers, addressing sustainability and digitisation, crucial for the long-term success and resilience of businesses, especially for SMEs. Government play a pivotal role in creating an enabling environment and providing support for businesses to navigate these complex and rapidly evolving landscapes.
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- 'The Year of the French' event as part of Ballina 2023 celebrations, which marked 200 years since the death of General Humbert, and 225 years since his landing in Killala Bay, as well as 30 years of Ballina’s twinning with Athis-Mons in Paris, France.
- Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture · Housing
- Macra Pre Budget submission
- Rural Planning issues
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Informing members of our submission on the Action Plan for Youth Services
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 4 returns Transport
- Invitation to Car Rental Council event
- Sharing MPI's recommendations for Budget 2024
- Meetings and correspondence on the current taxi supply challenge in urban and rural Ireland and potential solutions.
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- A tour of the Lavery: On Location exhibition for members of the Joint Houses of Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- CEO Sarah Jane Hennelly joined Mental Health Reform for an AV room briefing to TDs and Senators in Leinster House on September 26th regarding the upcoming Budget.
- Pre-Budget Submission
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Children and Youth Affairs
- 12 December 2023 Email issued to the members of the Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth about the proposedreferendums on ‘family’ and ‘care’, with FLAC’s preliminary analysis of the Referendum Bills attached.
RGDATA Employment
- Employment costs and the threat to local enterprises
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 35 returns Agriculture · Taxation · Finance · Environment
- Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to Oireachtas members to provide details of Infrastructure Application and link to virtual information room
- Letter to all Oireachtas Members to provide a briefing on Noise Management and Mitigation at Dublin Airport
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Hosted an Oireachtas Briefing on the benefits of the Seller's Legal Pack Bill for consumers.
Fórsa trade union Transport
- Seeking support for Fórsa’s campaign to secure additional permanent roles for driver testers in the Road Safety Authority. The organisation are currently hiring a cohort of staff on temporary contracts, and the union is seeking to put an end to this practice
Uber Transport
- Meeting and correspondence on the current taxi supply challenge in urban and rural Ireland and potential solutions.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Business and investment priorities for the West region
- Cost competitiveness challenges facing business
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Several Oireachtas members submitted PQs or wrote to the Minister at our request regarding MS Ireland asks
- Christmas Cards sent to several Oireachtas members
- Pre-Budget submission sent to Oireachtas members
- Invitation to launch of National MS Respite Centre Business Case sent to Oireachtas members
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Budget 2024 Briefing in Buswells Hotel
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- contacting media committee to inform them of our relevant policy positions
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Mercury Renewables (Services) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable energy project in West of Ireland (EirCode: F26 VF88 and Carrowleagh Bog, Mayo)
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- AV Room Briefing on MHR's Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- IMO Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Briefing Note on Disinformation
The Irish Society for Autism Health
- Made a submission on the provisions of the Autism Bill to Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and separate communication with Sean Canney.
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (1) Budget 2024 - the need for funding of new medicines. (2) Likely no provision for new developments funding to HSE for new medicines in Budget 2024. (3) Absence of funding for new medicines in Budget 2024. (4) Concerns relating to absence of funding for new medicines. (5) Trends in expenditure on medicines and savings so far under IPHA Framework Agreement 2021.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on reform of the reimbursement process for newly approved medicines
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on the need for new development funding for new medicines reimbursements in 2024
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
MKC Communications Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Natural Capital Ireland issued a pre-Budget submission to Government departments and Oireachtas members recommending that the natural capital accounting approach be used to ensure that Ireland’s natural resources and the valuable services they provide are taken into account. NCI invited Oireachtas members to a briefing on our work advocating for the natural capital approach in Ireland, including sharing details of our pre-Budget statement.
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Outreach to public representatives relating to e-cigarettes and vaping.
Pender & Associates Ltd Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Tourism
- Meeting Around RAI Pre-Budget Submission
- Call for Tourism Committee Meeting Around CSO Data
NewsBrands Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Reform of defamation laws
- Consultation on Future Business model plans and long-term vision for the media sector
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 did not contain any retailer-specific reliefs, CSNA needed to make various Ministers aware of how those in our SME retail businesses are affected by Government policy directions.

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 0 questions · 128 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 128 returns

Inner City Enterprise Economic Development and Industry
- Development of social enterprise hub in Dublin 7
Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 12 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Housing · Community · Environment
- Invitation to Chambers Ireland Budget Day, Royal College of Physicans, to highlight Chambers Ireland Budget submission and Ballina Chamber budget submission.
- Mayo Business Awards 2023
- Christmas lights and the lack of clarification on the status of the Christmas lighting in the run up to Christams, 2023.
- Budget 2024 and the implications for businesses in Ballina, Co Mayo and the Western Region.
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- "Building Better Business" event hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo, presented a valuable opportunity for the local business community, to engage with policymakers and advocate for equal regional development. Lobbying Ministers and TDs allowed the Chamber to address issues and promote policies that support economic growth and development in the region.
- "Building Better Business" event hosted in Ballina, Co Mayo, presented a valuable opportunity for the local business community, to engage with Ministers, addressing sustainability and digitisation, crucial for the long-term success and resilience of businesses, especially for SMEs. Government play a pivotal role in creating an enabling environment and providing support for businesses to navigate these complex and rapidly evolving landscapes.
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- Meeting with Minister Darragh O'Brien, during a visit to the Innovation Quarter Ballina project - a redevelopment of the Barracks in the town centre, which is nearing completion.
- 'The Year of the French' event as part of Ballina 2023 celebrations, which marked 200 years since the death of General Humbert, and 225 years since his landing in Killala Bay, as well as 30 years of Ballina’s twinning with Athis-Mons in Paris, France.
- Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
- Ballina Climate Action Weekend 2023, a tactical weekend of meaningful climate action initiatives, aligned to and amplifying the work done at grass roots level in Ballina.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Dara Calleary to discuss outcomes of the Erasmus+ Digital Entrepreneurship for Women (DEW) project Irish Rural Link were partner in.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Invitation to Car Rental Council event
Chambers Ireland · 9 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Childcare facilities
- Childcare sector
- Childcare shortages
- Communications
- Training supports
- Reporting standards
- Meeting with Stefano Mallia, President of Employer Group in European Economic & Social Committee
- Meeting with Stefano Mallia, President of Employer Group in European Economic & Social Committee
- Policy Priorities for 2024
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Attendance at Fianna Fáil roundtable
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Exporters Association · 5 returns Trade
- Trade & Investment Council
- Attending the Enterprise Forum sub group on Responsible Business
- Trade Policy Roundtable
- Hosting Webinar on CSRD with Min Dara Calleary
- Attending Enterprise Forum meeting in Dept of Enterprise, Trade & Employment
Business in the Community Ireland Environment
- Discussion of the upcoming CSRD Directive on sustainability disclosure.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Budgetary matters
- Secure investment in measures that tackle child poverty in Budget 2024
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 39 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Finance · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- National Liming Programme
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Farmers' Charter of Rights
- IFA Protests at Government "Think-Ins" re: Nitrates Derogation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
- Tax Treatment of Payments Received for Use of Forestry Land by a Third Party
- National Ploughing Championships 2023 - IFA Stand
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Visit to ALDI marquee at National Ploughing Championship
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Rural Regeneration Funding, Town Centre First, Development of Tourist Office, Parking, Age Friendly town - age friendly parking
IRD North Mayo West Sligo Ltd Banking and Financial Institutions
- Lobbied to garner support for a request for debt forgiveness/restructuring
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Education and Training
- Site visit to Microsoft and launch of the AI programme within the Skill Up Ireland initiative
Ibec · 9 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance · EU Affairs · Food
- Digital Policy
- Invitation to Minister of State Dara Calleary to speak at Technology Ireland Board meeting
- Dual Language labelling on prepared consumer foods products.
- Financial Service Ireland’s report on Ireland’s Fintech Future
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- The role of Digital 9+ countries (D9+ - The D9+ is a loose affiliation of like-minded member states on Single Market issues) and digital leadership in competitiveness and resilience
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Business and investment priorities for the West region
- Business priorities for Budget 2024
Avolon Transport
- Meeting request to provide briefing on aircraft leasing industry and sustainable aviation.
Landingzone Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Briefing on Dogpatch Labs and its work
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Visit to ALDI marquee at National Ploughing Championship
COPD Support Ireland Health
- Oireachtas briefing event on COPD to mark World COPD Day 2023.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- Engagement with elected officials on SVP pre-budget submission
Irish Cancer Society Social Protection
- Energy hardship research findings
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to Veterinary Ireland concerns around the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Local Authority Veterinary Service (LAVS) and the detrimental effects this is having on the existing service.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs
- Responsible Business Forum Meeting
- AmCham White Paper on Ireland as a Digital Regulatory Hub in Europe
Huawei Ireland Communications
- Huawei Ireland held meetings with Minister of State Ossian Smith and Minister of State Dara Calleary to introduce the new Huawei Ireland CEO and discuss the company’s operations in Ireland,
Mercury Renewables (Services) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable energy project in West of Ireland (EirCode: F26 VF88 and Carrowleagh Bog, Mayo)
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Digital Infrastructure Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Edelman Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- To introduce Primark and its domestic and international growth ambitions
Tesco Ireland Limited Development and Zoning
- Refurbishment of existing Tesco store in Co. Mayo
CyrusOne Irish Datacentres Holdings Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- National policy on energy supply to large energy users
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
Family Carers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission
National Youth Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Rate of jobseekers' allowance for all young people aged under 25 years
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport
- Regional Enterprise Programming / Accelerator
- Galway City Ring Road and its infrastructure delivery
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Coca-Cola Ireland EU Affairs
- Query regarding temporary restrictions on goods in line with EU regulations.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- EU Digital Policy & Related Matters
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Irish policymakers on the proposed EU Product Liability Directive
Connacht Rugby Sports and Recreation
- Assistance in completing the LSSIF grant agreement process in relation to the grants awarded to Connacht Rugby in January 2020 towards the redevelopment of the Sportsground.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Data centres
Insurance Ireland · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
- On behalf of members, making proposals in relation to the review of changes in European regulation
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Natural Capital Ireland issued a pre-Budget submission to Government departments and Oireachtas members recommending that the natural capital accounting approach be used to ensure that Ireland’s natural resources and the valuable services they provide are taken into account. NCI invited Oireachtas members to a briefing on our work advocating for the natural capital approach in Ireland, including sharing details of our pre-Budget statement.
Restaurants Association of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Ministers to Discuss Fallout of Dublin Riots
County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Policy Advisory Council Meeting Q4
Amnesty International Ireland EU Affairs
- Email forwarding copy of letter, report and briefing from Amnesty's International Secretariat with recommendations for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024 did not contain any retailer-specific reliefs, CSNA needed to make various Ministers aware of how those in our SME retail businesses are affected by Government policy directions.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs
- Dail reception in Leinster House and meeting with Louise O Reilly
- Addressed the Department of Foreign Affairs and Minister Dara Calleary

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 8 questions · 68 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the annual contribution from Ireland to the European Peace facility each year since it was established and the projected cost for the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57053/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if Ireland has been providing military aid to Ukraine through the European Peace facility; if so, the total amount provided to date in financial terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57054/23]
Defence 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the total share of the €500 million provided under the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will be used to provide direct supply of ammunition to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57055/23]
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the EU Act in Support of Ammunition Production Regulation will provide €500 million to subsidise the EU arms industry and Ireland will be contributing through the EU budget to this funding despite the fact that Irish companies are unlikely to benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57056/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a full list of heritage sites maintained by the OPW that have guided visitor experiences, in tabular form; the cost to the Exchequer of providing the visitor experiences free of charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56817/23]
- 2024-01-18 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cost to the Exchequer of a flat €750, €1,000 and €1,500 increase in full time annual pay for all public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2220/24]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Taoiseach the annual funding provided to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions each year since 2016; the number of people employed in the ODPP since 2016; and the number of people employed working directly on economic crime. [55919/23]
Social 1 question
- 2024-01-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on progress towards addressing the pay disparity that sees RSS or Tús supervisors paid less than community employment supervisors for very similar work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1015/24]

New lobbying 68 returns

Ballina Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Invitation to Chambers Ireland Budget Day, Royal College of Physicans, to highlight Chambers Ireland Budget submission and Ballina Chamber budget submission.
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- Budget 2024 & key priorities for businesses in Ballina and Co Mayo
- Ballina 2023 - marked 300 years since the formal establishment of the town by O’Hara, Lord Tyrawley in 1723 with an exciting, year-long programme of events for all to enjoy.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Sent ActionAid's climate policy report "How the Finance Flows" by email to members of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach, to the Committee on Environment and Climate Action, and to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and sent letters about the report to Tanaiste Micheal Martin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe and an Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2024 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2024 is taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2024.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 34 returns Taxation · Agriculture · Finance · Environment
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Rates of Stamp Duty
- Young trained Farmer Stamp duty Relief
- Succession Tax Credit
- Consanguinity Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agricultural relief for the Genuine Farmer
- Budget 2024
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Emission Efficient Equipment
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Solar Leases
- Wind Farms
- CGT - Restoration of Indexation Relief
- Renewal of Agri-Tax Reliefs
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Universal Social charge for the Self-Employed
- Budget 2024 Briefing
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Schemes
- Young trained Farmer Reliefs
- Taxation measures - Rate of Class S Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
- Forestry & Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)/Stamp Duty Relief
- Taxation - Agricultural Relief - Removal of Individual Qualifying Criteria
- Taxation measures to support farm succession, transfer and partnerships - Pensions
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to Support Farmers Through Brexit
- Taxation measures to Mitigate Income Volatility - Agricultural Rainy Day Fund
- IFA Budget 2024 Submission - Measures to mitigate increased cost of production and general inflationary pressures
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Taxation measures to support Climate Action
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Definition of Agriculture
- Taxation - Organic Farm Schemes
- Extending 10-year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief to spouse for Lifetime Transfers
- Interaction of Capital gains Tax (CGT) Entrepreneur Relief and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Retirement Relief
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Removing Discrimination in the Tax System - Residential Zoned land Tax
- Health and Safety - Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT)
- Tax Credit for Research Trials/Demonstration Farms
Ibec · 7 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Arts
- Business reaction to Budget 2024
- All island economy and Belfast Good Friday Agreement
- Section 481 film tax break
- Budget 2024 priorities for audiovisual sector
- Ibec Manufacturing report and recommendations 2023
- Cost competitiveness challenges facing business
- Business priorities for Budget 2024
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Providing update/seeking update on Sodium Valproate Inquiry
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Address to British Irish Parliamentary Assembly
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly on the topic of energy poverty
Mercury Renewables (Services) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable energy project in West of Ireland (EirCode: F26 VF88 and Carrowleagh Bog, Mayo)
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2024
Ability West Employment
- Email send to public representations in relation to the Section 39 pay parity issue and impending strike that was threatened in October 2023
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Invitation to attend the Asthma Society's 50th anniversary event at the Alex Hotel
Chambers Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy Priorities for 2024
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- IMO Pre-Budget Submission 2024
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Health · Education and Training
- Rehab organised a campaign around the priorities outlined in our pre-budget submission
- Oireachtas members and Councillors attended the 'Cup of Care' fundraising event in their local RehabCare facility on the 20th October 2023.
- Engagement with Minister Simon Harris and members of Oireachtas to seek a sustainable funding model for the National Learning Network
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight regarding the Institute’s Pre-Budget 2024 Submission.
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Amazon's investments and economic contribution in Ireland and related policy issues
Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Communications
- Briefing to all Oireachtas members on the current state of news & current affairs on Independent Radio
Credit Union Development Association Banking and Financial Institutions
- Amendments to the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022.
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- Natural Capital Ireland issued a pre-Budget submission to Government departments and Oireachtas members recommending that the natural capital accounting approach be used to ensure that Ireland’s natural resources and the valuable services they provide are taken into account. NCI invited Oireachtas members to a briefing on our work advocating for the natural capital approach in Ireland, including sharing details of our pre-Budget statement.
Restaurants Association of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Sinn Féin around RAI's five-point plan
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary sector