Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 16 Sept

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 129 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 129 returns

Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Arts
- This was to seek changes to proposed support schemes so that meaningful, ringfenced and accessible funding for news and current affairs would be provided, as well as interim funding as per IBI Pre Budget Submission. This also included a grassroots campaign as well as letters, emails, texts and phone calls and emails to Oireachtas members as set out in our returns for this period.
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Recommendations made in relation to strategic goals identified in the Statement of Strategy 2024 – 2025, including on the provision of a framework to ensure suitable housing system in Ireland; the improvement of quality housing stock; the effective operation of HAP; and increased delivery of Traveller-specific accommodation.
The Wheel · 2 returns Housing · Community
- The Wheel made a submission on the Department Of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Statement of Strategy.
- The Wheel's 2025 pre-Budget submission was sent to all TDs, along with an invitation to the launch event. Ministers and secretary generals of relevant departments, as well as joint committee chairs, were sent specific versions of the pre-Budget submission that relate to their areas of policy. The full submission can be found at www.wheel.ie and covers a wide range of areas including health, housing, child and youth participation, climate, poverty and inclusion.
Co-operative Housing Ireland Society Limited Housing
- Grant or equity support for AHBs to address high gearing levels in the sector
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 47 returns Agriculture · Finance · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Development and Zoning · Social Protection · Education and Training · Taxation · Marine
- Increase in Non-Domestic Water Tariff
- Support for the Horticulture Sector
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Farm Schemes - Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Supports within the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Measures implementing Ireland's Biomethane Strategy
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme, including support for red clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Milling Industry Support
- Investment in Renewable Energy
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture Crisis Fund
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Investment Aid Scheme for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Peat
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Potatoes
- Planning & Development Bill 2023
- Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Pigs
- Equine -Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Hill Farming - Cross-Sector Report
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Survival Scheme
- Knowledge Transfer (KT) Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Pensions
- Cost of Employment - Social Protection Measures
- Support for Agricultural Education
- Fair Deal & Support for Older People
- Agri-Taxation - Unfair Taxation
- Investment in Renewable Energy - Renewable Energy Microgeneration Support
- Farm Assist
- Farm Safety - Cross Sector Support
- Staffing crisis in Horticulture sector
- Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
- Farm Finance
- LEADER
- Organic Farm Scheme
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Taxation Measures to Support Farm Viability, Succession, Transfer & Partnerships
- Designate Area Payments
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2025 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Tillage Expansion Scheme
- Aquaculture
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- The sharing of Coolmine's Pre Budget Submission
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
Focus Ireland · 4 returns Housing
- National Homeless Action Committee Members Meeting Q.2 2024
- Launch of Prussia Street Development Focus Housing Association
- Request to Department of Housing for CALF funding in North Richmond housing development
- Discussion on Focus Ireland funding
Novartis Ireland Limited Environment
- Urban waste water directive
Fórsa trade union Agriculture
- Letter to Minister of Agriculture, Food & Marine; and Minister of Housing, Local Gov & Heritage concerning the transfer of the local authority veterinary service to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the terms & conditions of Fórsa members affected by this. The letter seeks the intervention of both Ministers to progress this process particularly around the issue of entitlement to professional added years since March 2022.
National Women's Council of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- NWC Pre-Buget Submission
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Request to Consider NCI in Budget 2025 & request to government for a capital grant of €10 million
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
- Fair Seas launched an Email Your Ministers online tool to facilitate the public to enquire about the Marine Protected Area legislation
- Continuation of Fair Seas online petition calling on Government to publish MPA Bill as soon as possible without further delay
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Housing
- Same Chance Report
- Met with Minister to discuss the barriers to access to housing for Autistic people (including housing adaptation grant scheme) and the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism (Final Report) relevant to his Department
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- PSI representatives attended the Oireachtas event to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the Final report of the Joint Committee on Autism
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Discuss the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Tackling high gearing levels experienced by Approved Housing Bodies delivering social housing
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Ensuring Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) are adequately resourced in Budget2025 and beyond
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Overarching letter to Oireachtas members, specifically those in counties with Orsted presence, and other key government officials outlining key energy policy priorities
North Dublin Home Care Housing
- Celebrating 50 years of service and the opening of new building at 96, Clontarf Road, D03CT89. Contacted all local political representatives inviting them to attend.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- We shared our Manifestos for the local and European elections.
Immigrant Council of Ireland Housing
- impact of recent policy changes on people aged +65 and people with a disability who have Temporary Protection.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Email invitation to address SCSI members and the media at a pre-election forum on 25 September.
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Document addressing current public policy landscape for renewables in Ireland
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Heritage
- Lobbied the Ministers and other politicians to get the Marine Protected Areas Bill published urgently
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- National Planning Framework
- Budget 2025
Bank of Ireland Group plc · 2 returns Taxation · Housing
- To highlight how the change in Government policy on the bank levy in Budget 2024 has created an unlevel playing field for financial services.
- To brief on Bank of Ireland’s support for home building, activity in the mortgage market, and contribution to Government housing schemes in operation.
Intel Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Email sent to Minister O Brien on behalf of Intel Ireland and Analog Devices, in regards to the Planning Bill
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To lobby for specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2025
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Support sought from members of the Oireachtas Housing Committee (Stephen Matthews TD Chair) on the need for regulations to be applied on enactment of the Planning & Development Bill to facilitate streamlined planning for small scale renewable and generation projects and support the delivery of more carbon neutral energy systems. This matter also arose in separate meetings with Minister E Ryan and Minister D O’Brien.
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Emailed all TDs and Senators asking them to sign a statement calling on the Iranian government to cease persecution of Baha'is, women and minorities in Iran.
Prosper Fingal CLG Health
- Invitation to Prosper Fingal's Summer Fair
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- TU Borrowing Framework
McCann FitzGerald Housing
- Requested postponement of enactment of the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024
Hume Brophy Housing
- Educate as to the importance of the lift and escalator industry and raise awareness of the need to improve the inspections regime for lifts and escalators nationally.
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Children and Youth Affairs
- commitment to support kinship care families
Respond Housing
- Pre Budget Submission on Housing, Delivering social and cost rental homes, Retrofitting social and affordable homes, Quality homes and services, Family Homelessness, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Care (SAC)
Aer Lingus Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Consultation on Dept of Housing Statement of Strategy
- Budget 2025 Submission
Mark Colgan Development and Zoning
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown dezoned a 5.24 acre site at Our Lady's Grove, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14 during the adoption of the DLRCC 2022 - 2028 Development Plan. The lands had previously been zoned residential.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
Friends of the Earth Budgetary matters
- Budget 2025
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Planning and Development Bill, 2023
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Ibec · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- Pre-Budget 2025 Submission
- Attendance at PII Annual Conference
- Propose the preparation of Development Plans, SDZ and UDZ masterplans in 3D format
- Improving housing viability
Permanent TSB Plc Housing
- Discussion points at the meeting focused on general housing market initiatives.
Wind Energy Ireland Development and Zoning
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Economic Development and Industry
- BioPharmaChem Ireland's Budget Submission 2025: sharpening the competitive edge and global leadership of our industry.
Family Carers Ireland Housing
- Housing issue for local carer
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought consultation with stakeholder
Analog Devices Economic Development and Industry
- ADI Strategic Operations in Ireland and Europe
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed Budgetary matters
- In late August the INOU's pre-budget submission for Budget 2025 was sent to all Government Ministers and Ministers of State.
Anew Support Services CLG Housing
- Update on purchase of CAS house for new moms and new babies
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members to inform discussion of insurance issues surrounding defective apartment and defective concrete block redress
Irish Medical Organisation Housing
- Homelessness
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Housing · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD
- Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Submitting a Pre-budget submission for building more homes and accelerating the construction of building homes
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- To discuss capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation & Policy

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 0 votes · 5 questions · 65 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Education 2 questions
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 155 of 27 June 2024, to provide an update on the plans for the adjacent Department-owned site referenced, and when this will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36118/24]
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on planning permission for a school (details supplied) for a permanent location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36121/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the delivery of a safe traffic plan for students and parents at schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36119/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is a delay in awarding the monies due under the Labour Court Case (LRC22987) to the Department, which in turn will fund the Citizens Information Board, to grant to the nine Citizens Information Services to pay the employees due (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36831/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-09-18 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for a delay in a bus service being provided to persons (details supplied); if this service can be provided without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36770/24]

New lobbying 65 returns

Shine Budgetary matters
- . CEO Nicola Byrne sent a letter to the DPOs listed below, outlining Shine’s pre-budget submission priorities for consideration during the budget discussions.
Respect Vapers Health
- Providing public represenatives with facts on the impact of banning flavours and increasing taxes on vapes
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 4 returns Transport · Health
- Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
- Meeting request on the level of influenza vaccine protection for the over 65 population in Ireland.
- Rare disease policy
- Sustainable mobility
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's 2025 pre-Budget submission was sent to all TDs, along with an invitation to the launch event. Ministers and secretary generals of relevant departments, as well as joint committee chairs, were sent specific versions of the pre-Budget submission that relate to their areas of policy. The full submission can be found at www.wheel.ie and covers a wide range of areas including health, housing, child and youth participation, climate, poverty and inclusion.
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- HRCI Election Manifesto
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Novartis Ireland Limited · 2 returns Health
- Access in Heart Failure (HF) & healthcare system readiness for new medicine platforms like radioligand therapies. Clinical trial attractiveness
- Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is implemented for babies in Ireland
Focus Ireland Housing
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
Fórsa trade union Health
- Email sent to Minister of State for Health and other TDs seeking support for a Fórsa petition about Regional Director of Heath & Social Care Professionals (HSCPS). The HSE have made the decision to exclude HSCPs from a role in the senior management structure of the new Health Regions. Fórsa wants this decision changed. Fórsa has created a petition to support this campaign.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Budget 2025 recommendations to reduce harm from alcohol
- Alcohol policy development
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Perinatal Mental Health
- NWC Pre-Buget Submission
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'. Hosted and invited elected/ designated officials to attend a breakfast forum event to discuss to the crucial role which healthy homes play in creating and maintaining public health.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- RCPI circulated a Priorities for the Next Government document to political parties to inform future health policies
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- MS Ireland launched the results of the My MS My Needs survey
- Provided copies of our Election Manifesto to several oireachtas members
Ireland Active Taxation
- Tax Credit Submission for Gym and Swimming Pool Fees
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Employment · Health
- Maternity leave entitlements
- Hospital staffing
- Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
- National Cancer Strategy
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects
National Community Care Network Health
- Underfunding of services
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Briefing on the strategic importance of Shannon Airport
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Document addressing current public policy landscape for renewables in Ireland
GSK Health
- Adult vaccination
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Health
- TENI hosted an AV Room presentation to showcase alternative pathways for gender affirming care that are being utilised in the UK and the Netherlands.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Updated Oireachtas members on 221+'s work and member needs in meetings on 18 June 2024
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Emailed all TDs and Senators asking them to sign a statement calling on the Iranian government to cease persecution of Baha'is, women and minorities in Iran.
Helium Arts Children and Youth Affairs
- We sought continued funding by email to consolidate and expand arts/health services to children.
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health · Finance
- Election priorities
- Tobacco endgame and vaping regulation
- Irish Heart Foundation pre-budget submission 2025
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health
- FODO Ireland member practices wrote to DPOs to invite them to visit their optical practices to discuss and showcase eye care in their communities.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- Email summary of SCSI reports published and available on the SCSI website
Prosper Fingal CLG Health
- Invitation to Prosper Fingal's Summer Fair
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Outreach and meetings to discuss issues impacting the taxi industry such as supply, regulation and tax liability.
- Email to share the results of FREENOW's Driver Pulse Survey.
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Budgetary matters
- Budget submission event
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- VAT Reduction on Internet Access Services
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Meetings to discuss equity of access to oncology treatments
- Meeting request to discuss AstraZeneca Ireland's health policy priorities
Blue Yard Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Shannon Airport Group
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Campaign
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Transport
- Lobbying by a group of CIE pensioners for the Minister for Transport to require the Board of CIE to increase their pension
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Engagement with Government & Oireachtas members re new medicines funding.
- Briefing for Opposition spokesperson on life sciences industry priorities.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Copy of Irish Rural Link Pre-Budget Submission for 2025
Ibec Finance
- Pre-Budget Submission
Rare Diseases Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Get Rare Aware - Engaging with elected officials on Get Rare Aware campaign
- Rare Diseases Ireland election manifesto launch
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Transport
- Requested oppertunity to appear at the Oireachtas Transport Committee in relation to Dublin Airport Issues.
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- A Pre-Budget Submission to Government was sent to Ministers for Finance, Health/Mental Health & Education on 31/07/2024. The submission focuses on key ICP issues in health/mental health, education & finance (VAT). A General Election Manifesto Submission was sent to 6 political party leaders & copied to the health, education & finance spokespersons on 31/07/2024. The parties concerned are Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party, Labour Party, Sinn Féin & Social Democrats https://tinyurl.com/mr42u8xn
One Family Budgetary matters
- The National One Parent Family Alliance - an informal coalition of which One Family is a member - hosted a lobbying event in relation to Budget 2025 at Buswells Hotel.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

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Questions asked 5 total

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