Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 20 May

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 20 May – 26 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 30 questions · 214 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages

2024-05-22 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 75–36

Voted for 1 Colm Burke

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Housing Situation

2024-05-22 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 61–49

Voted for 1 Colm Burke

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Pádraig O'Sullivan

The motion · motion passed 61–50

Voted for 1 Colm Burke

Voted against 2 Mick Barry · Thomas Gould

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Pádraig O'Sullivan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-21 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 65–54

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Mick Barry

Did not vote 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 4 votes · 1 question · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Finance 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Finance to clarify what measures are to be taken to ensure there is not a discrepancy between higher and lower paid workers as a result of a higher BIK being made available for electric cars, which may be more expensive, but simultaneously result in greater tax reliefs than for those with internal combustion engine models; what incentives are available and will be introduced for lower income workers to ensure that plug-in electric hybrid vehicles are more affordable for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23015/24]

New lobbying 61 returns

Philanthropy Ireland Community
- Seeking advancement on whitepaper on fiscal levers for philanthropic giving
Pfizer · 2 returns Health · EU Affairs
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and access to new medicines and vaccines
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation proposals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis treatments in Ireland
Kerry Group plc EU Affairs
- Regulatory changes proposed by EU Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
Free Media Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- It's time to support all media, not just RTE
Health Promotion Alliance Ireland Health
- Advocate for evidence-based policy changes that prioritise and enhance primary prevention strategies to reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community – focusing on the housing challenges, the Trailer Loan Scheme, the equality legislation and access to legal aid
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
JKS Communications Health
- AV Room Meeting in Leinster House for Neurological Alliance of Ireland
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Lobbying for a clinical care programme for patients living with a life limiting disease (in Ireland) 'pulmonary fibrosis' and the unmet needs of those patients.
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR monitors the recommendations in Sharing the Vision that are relevant to our members and increased funding is required for the policy's progression. MHR advocated for the progression of the Draft Bill to reform the 2001 Mental Health Act from priority drafting to priority publication list for the Spring/Summer 2024 legislative programme.
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG is the only Irish charity supporting and advocating on behalf of those experiencing fertility issues. One of our primary aims is to ensure that equality is secured, and the human rights of children conceived using AHR, their intended parents and families are protected and advanced in legislation and policy, in addition to advocating for the introduction of an equitable & fair system of public funding.
Cork Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development Priorities
- Regional Development Priorities
- Local Election Priorities
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to Ministers and TD's to inform them that NHI had launched our new Strategic Plan 2024-2026
Danone Ireland Health
- Letter to Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke, congratulating him on his appointment and seeking a meeting at the Danone Supply Point in Macroom to share an overview of the Danone business in Ireland, our manufacturing footprint and the company’s contribution to Cork and the wider South-West region. We also wish to speak with him about our health commitments, the role medical nutrition plays in the treatment of malnutrition and benefits for the wider healthcare system.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Seeking greater policy priority for prevention and health promotion strategies through leadership of the Health Promotion Alliance Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) · 2 returns Employment · Health
- Costs associated with various Government- ordained changes to labour costs causing real difficulties to many SME's within our retail sector
- following the publication by IPSOS/MRBI of the jointly-funded (Revenue and HSE) Annual survey of illicit tobacco consumption which showed a record 34% of all tobacco consumed in Ireland did not come through registered tobacco retailers we wanted to know what specific changes the Department were pursuing to cause a decline in this trade.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- As a member of NAI, MS Ireland made a number of representations regarding an AV room briefing
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general issues affecting home care sector.
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Education and Training
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Daffodil Day 2024
- Living well measures
- Radiation therapy services
- Energy hardship
JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade · Taxation
- Briefing of public representatives on the E-Vapour market, regulatory environment and the need for greater compliance and enforcement.
- Excise Duty on Tobacco Products
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Engagement with Colm Burke TD on pharmaceutical sector and patient access priorities.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Food
- Briefing event covering a range of topics including care referendum and future economic outlook
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
Nasc Ireland Social Protection
- Submission regarding the amendments to the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 – the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Referendum on Care
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery and growth of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Council for Psychotherapy · 3 returns Health · Education and Training · EU Affairs
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.
- Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) Principals - Minister Foley Announces Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools https://tinyurl.com/2s4faybj
- Psychotherapy Can Help To Solve The Mental Health Crisis In Europe
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 5 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Education and Training
- Launch of our manifesto “The Future of Cardiovascular Health in Ireland - A Manifesto For Change” in Buswells Hotel on Thursday 18 April 2024
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Health
- Letter to Minister of State at the Department of Health seeking a meeting.

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 11 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Enterprise 3 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he last reviewed the critical skills list; if his Department has plans to address the national skills shortages in science, engineering, healthcare and social care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23170/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in each of Cork city, Cork county and Kerry registered for the increased cost of business grant before 1 May 2024; how many more in each county have registered since the application process reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23169/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has examined the provision of statutory bereavement leave; if so, the estimated the costs associated with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18136/24]
Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on, or detail the progress of, the Office to Promote Competition in the Insurance Market; to outline his Department’s engagement with insurance companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22711/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance for a sectoral breakdown of the number of businesses with warehoused debt that did not engage with the Revenue Commissioners before the 3 May deadline in terms of number of businesses and value of warehoused debt, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22710/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for assistive technology (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22855/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of concerns regarding school accommodation in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23122/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with the Higher Education Authority regarding financial deficits at universities in Ireland; his views on whether there should be greater transparency between the Higher Education Authority and other third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19706/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on his plans to enhance disability supports for students in higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19707/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if any other funding streams are open to a sports club (details supplied) considering the sports capital grants are now closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23123/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide specific information on the current status of the pricing and reimbursement application for dostarlimab (jemperli) indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23054/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

Pfizer Health
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and access to new medicines and vaccines
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Drinks Ireland Pride of Place event with Cork stakeholders
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Access to cystic fibrosis treatments in Ireland
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Transport
- Garner support to change legislation to introduce mandatory standards negotiated by people with disabilities support by sanctions and fines
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Engagement with members of the health committee in advance of debate on rare diseases
Free Media Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- It's time to support all media, not just RTE
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Invited TDs to briefing event on new industry report
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Appearance before Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health
- Community Therapy Ireland hosted an event to welcome TDs and share information regarding funding challenges faced by CTI member services
Cork Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development Priorities
- Regional Development Priorities
- Road infrastructure
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- To discuss trends in access to rare disease medicines for Irish patients.
Rare Diseases Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Invitation to attend and contribute to Rare Diseases Day Conference - Looking to the future for rare diseases
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- EU manifesto addressing access to and reimbursement of orphan medicines.
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Informal meeting with Pádraig O'Sullivan TD
Q4PR · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Justice and Equality
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy and access to treatments in Ireland and EU
Nasc Ireland Social Protection
- Submission regarding the amendments to the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 – the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Ibec · 3 returns Employment · Food
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Drinks Ireland Pride of Place reception
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
daa plc Tourism
- Meeting as Vice Chair ITIC with Donnchadh O’Laoghaire TD, Padraig O’Sullivan TD and Senator Jerry Buttimer at launch of ITIC report on cost of doing business in Ireland
Rehab Group Education and Training
- The National Learning Network was invited to present on the review of the European Year of Skills to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science on 23 April.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.
- An appearance in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee of Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 5 returns Health · Education and Training
- Rare Disease Policy
- Translational Research in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Medicines Policy
- EU Pharmaceutical Strategy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 11 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the latest data on the amounts levied, collected, owed and cumulatively owed, and the number of sites on each register, for the vacant sites levy, by local authority, in tabular form, for 2023. [22514/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the latest data on the amounts levied, collected, owed and cumulatively owed, and the number of sites on each register, for the derelict sites levy, by local authority, in tabular form, for 2023. [22515/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide all data available on the CPO activation programme launched in April 2023. [22531/24]
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Part V acquisitions and leases are executive or reserved functions. [22867/24]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a funding stream is available to support GAA coaching in schools for children with additional needs. [23266/24]
- 2024-05-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a funding stream is available to assist in engaging children from the Travelling community in GAA. [23267/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware that PLC graduates looking to progress to a relevant third-level course are included in a lottery for limited places, regardless of grades or previous attempts to enter third level. [23338/24]
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of delays in apprenticeship completion in Cork; and how he plans to resolve this. [23337/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education for an update on the building for a school (details supplied). [22868/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of DEIS band 1 schools refused funding for a breakfast club for the school years 2023-24 and 2024-25, respectively; the number of these in each county, in tabular form; and the rationale for same. [22887/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-05-23 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he agrees with a Government proposal to delay the introduction of paid sick leave. [23340/24]

New lobbying 41 returns

Extern Ireland Justice and Equality
- Alternatives to remand: Bail Supervision Scheme presentation to All party Oireachtas group on Penal Reform
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Advocacy on the impact that food poverty and holiday hunger is having on children in Ireland
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Housing
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
- Submission and presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the General Scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024, in particular the proposals to introduce ‘right to reside’ and ‘habitual residence’ conditions for access to social housing supports as set out in Part 2 of the General Scheme.
BoyleSports Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant TD's in relation to certain sections of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and proposed Gambling Tax Regime.
Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Health
- Lobbying for a clinical care programme for patients living with a life limiting disease (in Ireland) 'pulmonary fibrosis' and the unmet needs of those patients.
Arthritis Ireland Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Transposition of the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages (AMW) - Respect At Work Campaign
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Regional Development Priorities
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning & Development Bill 2023
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Carers Means Test
- Referendum on Care
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Age Action Justice and Equality
- Membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC)
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- In line with Charities Institute Ireland, The ASI contacted public representatives about the impact on proposed legislation on charitable fundraising and the negative and unintended impact the new legislation would have on all charities.
- Invitation to Oireachtas members to attend an awareness raising event to mark the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tea Day in Leinster House
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland lobbied a number of Oireachtas members regarding the Gambling Regulations Bill
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Meeting on reimbursement approval of orphan medicines
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Crimnal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill 2022)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2024
Nasc Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Social Protection
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
- Submission regarding the amendments to the Social Welfare (Liable Relatives and Child Maintenance) Bill 2023 – the Social Welfare and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022
Ibec · 4 returns Development and Zoning · Employment · Housing · Food
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Ibec's recommendations on care, working carers and the care sector
- Delivering a planning system for better lives, better business
- Briefing comms on Drinks Ireland event
ALONE Housing
- Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing re homelessness
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Meeting of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform on 24 April 2024 in the AV Room Leinster House.
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Energy and Natural Resources
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Programme for Government
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- Accreditation of Leinster House
- Wrote to all members of the Oireachtas to ask them to pledge to implement the Joint Oireachtas Committee's final report on Autism before the end of the current parliament.
National Women's Council of Ireland Housing
- Housing and homelessness issues faced by lone parents
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Raise Concerns about proposed provision in the Housing Misc Provisions Bill 2024
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Implementation of Deposit Return Scheme Ireland