Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 75 questions · 246 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–77

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed)

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 17 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Education 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education when approval will issue in respect of a proposal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1988/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that DEIS status will be approved for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1989/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education when an extension project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2086/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education when a school project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2087/25]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 323 of 17 November 2022 and 601 of 22 November 2022, the additional measures that have been implemented to ensure that there is an adequate inspection programme concerning maintenance of forests, both in public and private ownership; if the Forestry Standards Manual 2015 was reviewed and updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1337/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will convene as a matter of urgency a working group comprising of officials from his Department and other Departments and statutory agencies to deal with the recurring problems of fallen trees causing damage to ESB transmission lines, resulting in power outages and huge inconvenience, costs and hardship to communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1338/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions taken to date, and proposals advanced, regarding the need to retain the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1970/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that all valid 2023/2024 applications for ACRES are finalised, and payments issued without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1971/25]
Rural 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding provided for the present Leader programme; the funding provided for the previous programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1946/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding provided for the present Cavan Leader programme; the funding provided for the previous programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1947/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the level of funding provided for the present Monaghan Leader programme; the funding provided for the previous programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1948/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress to date in finalising the review of the CLÁR areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2071/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has outlined clearly at the EU Agriculture Council his opposition to the proposed Mercosur trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1969/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has outlined at EU Council level his opposition to the proposed Mercosur trade deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1973/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if further consideration will be given to the issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46860/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will ensure that persons are not denied the opportunity to apply for some jobs in the public service because they do not have a degree; if he will ensure that necessary changes are made to that criterion without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46565/24]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will ensure that adequate personnel are assigned at local level to administer community welfare services and ensure as existed, prior to administrative changes in recent years, reasonable access for persons to such services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2070/25]

New lobbying 34 returns

The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 18 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Employment
- Respect at Work Campaign. Lobby to introduce legislation to meaningfully transpose the AMWD
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health
- Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Trinity Care Health
- NHI Crisis in Care Campaign

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 28 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 18 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Women's representation at local government
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Held a number of Autism-Friendly Towns Launches / Information Talks across the country attended by designated public officials
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 18 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 17 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding that has been provided in Budget 2025 towards the provision of a special school in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46425/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announcement that a special school in County Monaghan will be located in Castleblayney, the exact location proposed for the school; the date of opening; the number of children that will be facilitated in the school upon opening; the number of staff and each staff role that will be provided at the school upon opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46426/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announced approval of a special school in County Monaghan, the criteria that will be applied for successful applicants; if she can assure that the school be accept applications relating to all children with profound special needs including those with autism and those without autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46427/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the process which determined that Monaghan would be allocated a special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46428/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to the announcement that a special school in County Monaghan will be located in Castleblayney, if the school will be housed in permanent buildings upon opening; if not, if it will be based in temporary units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46429/24]
Transport 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1029/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the capital allocated provided and expended on sections of the East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1030/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the capital allocation that has been earmarked for the East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor for 2025 and upcoming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1031/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with Bus Éireann regarding that company’s rule that prevents drivers over 70 years of age from driving school buses, considering that this rule often results in the cancellation of school transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1442/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the current status of the proposed development of a domestic violence refuge in County Monaghan; the proposed location for such a development; the expected timeframe for delivery; if she will ensure that Cuan will provide information as committed to in Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1120 of 9 September and 303 of 7 November 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1226/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 27 and 44 of 26 September 2024, the status of the letter she wrote to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice in respect of a case (details supplied); if she plans to comply with the mandate given by both Houses of the Oireachtas to establish an independent inquiry into the events surrounding and leading up to the death of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1636/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current provision of occupational therapy available in County Monaghan for, separately, adult and children disability services; the number of WTE occupational therapists (OTs) in employment; the current waiting list for OT appointments; the current vacancies in OT; the proposals to increase OT provision in this county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46752/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current provision of occupational therapy (OT) available in County Cavan for, separately, adult and children disability services; the number of WTE occupational therapists in employment; the current waiting list for OT appointments; the current vacancies in OT; the proposals to increase OT provision in this county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46753/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the efforts to ensure that a child (details supplied) will receive the treatment they need; his proposals for other children with the same condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46586/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the dental services available to persons with disabilities in County Monaghan; the reason such dental services are no longer available in Monaghan Hospital; if there are plans to re-introduce this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1366/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagements that he, or any representative of his Department or associated State agencies, have had with management of a company (details supplied) in 2024; the current number of employees at this factory; if he has received any indication of a timeframe as to when this factory will become fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1032/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties acquired under the cost rental and tenant-in-situ schemes, in each local authority; the number of properties in each local authority that are currently being considered under these schemes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1389/25]

New lobbying 43 returns

AONTAS Education and Training
- Launch of AONTAS Manifesto "Transforming adult and community education" with key asks for support for the community education sector, and enhanced supports for learners to improve access to adult learning.
Afri Defence
- Contacted Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Defence by email on 19/09/24 to ask him to maintain his party’s strong support for the Triple Lock.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Volunteering Ireland Community
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
National Youth Council of Ireland EU Affairs
- Irish Presidency of the Council
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 18 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
- Share with a number of Oireachtas members and MEPS - ActionAid's report on ' Towards a gender-responsive transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive', and invite to webinare on the same.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- Request to meet to discuss future vaping regulation and enforcement of existing regulations
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Requests for meetings to discuss forthcoming election, international humanitarian law and foreign affairs policy
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing to Oireachtas members on the 24.09.24 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the Family Resource Centre National Forum’s (FRCNF) calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000, ahead of Budget 2025.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of the illegal trade in tobacco products.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
John Gallagher · 2 returns Communications · Foreign Affairs
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
- Irish Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence in relation to taxation

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 41 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Health 18 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he plans on reviewing the medical card application process for cancer patients where a household sees a loss of one wage due to illness but cannot obtain a medical card based on the means assessment; if he will review a temporary card for persons who find themselves in the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46490/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite hip surgery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46552/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46557/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and a homecare package expedited for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46657/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the case of a patient with renal failure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46690/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review case of a person (detail supplied); if a procedure will be expedited; if he will provide clarity on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46691/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to expedite referral for a person (details supplied) to the step-down unit in Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46875/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if urgent hip replacement surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46914/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if matters in relation to HRT (details supplied) will be clarified and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1012/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to examine the urgent case of a person (details supplied); if a hip replacement will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1161/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if hip surgery for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1171/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and surgery expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1174/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when knee surgery for a person (details supplied) will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1453/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied) needing advice on obtaining a GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1458/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have knee surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1501/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting on an operation so long; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1604/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied) on the dental waiting list; if an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1629/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will be offered an appointment in Belfast again for hip surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1632/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an assessment of needs for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46683/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if speech therapy will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46700/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if occupational therapy and psychology appointments for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46715/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review matters (details supplied) regarding the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; to provide clarity on these three specific questions regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46778/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a psychology session tailored for a 14-year-old ASD student (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46834/24]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an urgent passport application for a child (details supplied) will be expedited. [46671/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to review passport renewal applications (details supplied); if he can expedite same given the travel date is approaching immediately and passports are required in order to obtain visas in advance of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1368/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the foreign birth certificate replacement case of a person (details supplied) in need of urgent assistance in Italy will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1541/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a funding issue for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46693/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education , further to Parliamentary Question No. 493 of 9 April, if the processing of the T1 form submitted to HSE recently will be expedited in order to facilitate a pension entitlement transfer for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46701/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1633/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46461/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if she has any plans review the assessment when it comes to fuel allowance based on this correspondence; and if she will respond to the issues raised in same. [46519/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46688/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to curb the problem of illegal taxis operating throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1318/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence regarding the new Bus Eireann route 30 timetable (details supplied); if he will have the changes to the new timetable reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1450/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the grants available for a business start-up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1455/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will offer any advice on grants or supports open to this person in setting up their own business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1720/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed at length regarding the tenant purchase scheme with a local authority; and if advice will be provided on this issue. [46694/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review a Croí Cónaithe grant application (details supplied) and provide clarity or direction in relation to it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46832/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB supports in place for farmers affected when the higher rates of compensation will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1543/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to review the case of a child (details supplied); if he will confirm her entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46692/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of two grants applied for by a club (details supplied); the timeframe for a decision on both; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1379/25]

New lobbying 39 returns

Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
- Alcohol and crime report from AAI
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.
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 18 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Delivered a cover letter outlining the benefits of the SLP and a document containing letters of support for the SLP Bill from over 100 auctioneers and estate agents.
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Irish Museums Association Arts
- IMA proposals for inclusion in election manifesto.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Family Carers Ireland Social Protection
- Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Gender Quotas - Launch of Gender Quotas Alliance Position Paper
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally