Cork East — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 28 questions · 98 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 2 James O'Connor · Noel McCarthy

Voted against 2 Liam Quaide · Pat Buckley

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 1 James O'Connor

Voted against 2 Liam Quaide · Pat Buckley

Did not vote 1 Noel McCarthy

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 James O'Connor · Noel McCarthy

Voted against 1 Pat Buckley

Did not vote 1 Liam Quaide

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 1 question · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the reason it is not possible to exchange a driving licence issued by the Canadian province of Nova Scotia for an Irish driving licence; if there are any plans to allow such exchanges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46890/24]

New lobbying 25 returns

The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Employment
- National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Budget 2025 Priorities - Cork North IFA
Cork Chamber · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- 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.
Ibec · 2 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (‘NIS2’) requirements
- Cork business priorities for Budget 2025
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Establishing the Process under Emission Trading Scheme II for Emissions Monitoring Plan
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.
daa plc Transport
- Deputy James O Connor TD visit to Cork Airport on Friday 18th October
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
Irving Oil Whitegte Refinery Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Establishing the Process under Emissions Trading System 2 for Emissions Monitoring Plan
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG Budgetary matters
- Post Budget Briefing
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Request to submit parliamentary questions to enable the modal shift to shared mobility
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 2 votes · 1 question · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will reconsider the decision to move the women and children currently staying at a location (details supplied) to a new location; if not, whether he will outline the specific measures that will be put in place to ensure they obtain accommodation as close as possible to their current location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1645/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Social Protection
- Emailed a number of DPOs to inform them of the issues facing the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and to ask for support with our call on Government to include a reference to committing to adequately resourcing NAS to ensure equal access to independent advocacy in the Programme for Government.
LINQ Ireland- Advocating for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women, Trans and Non-binary Inclusive Justice and Equality
- Invited elected TDs, Senators and candidates for General Election to a meeting to hear about the sectoral manifesto
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
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.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Family Carers Ireland · 3 returns Community · Housing
- General Election
- Differential Rent Scheme
- Seanad Elections 2025
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

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 2 votes · 5 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on proposed funding and works for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1113/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the current status of a project (details supplied); when he expects planning permission to be submitted for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1344/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 277 of 24 October 2024, to provide an update on the appointment of a deer management programme manager and the establishment of local deer management units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1365/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the rollout of the proposed free HRT scheme as outlined in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1114/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total funding made available to a project (details supplied); the amount of funding drawn down to date; the current status of the project; the works conducted to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1345/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

LINQ Ireland- Advocating for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women, Trans and Non-binary Inclusive Justice and Equality
- Invited elected TDs, Senators and candidates for General Election to a meeting to hear about the sectoral manifesto
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
Cork Chamber · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- General Election
- Seanad Elections 2025
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

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 21 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Transport 15 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if the current weight limits for buses will be reviewed given the additional weight of batteries in new electric vehicles which will limit capacity. [46238/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to ensure the availability of small electric buses to meet policy goals. [46239/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider additional financial support for costs related to electric vehicle conversions especially in the case of community and voluntary groups. [46240/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport to consider and review the current grant scheme for electric vehicle purchases to determine if they are sufficient to cover rising costs, including conversions and tax liabilities. [46241/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing specific concessions or subsidies for rural transport groups transitioning to electric vehicles. [46242/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport to outline any consultation his Department has had with conversion specialists (details supplied) to address challenges in retrofitting electric vehicles; and if he plans to have any in the future. [46243/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport to provide a timeline for the completion of the Castlemartyr bypass; and if additional resources will be allocated to accelerate this critical project. [46246/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if plans are being developed for a train line between Youghal and Midleton; and if so, when construction will commence. [46247/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing a shuttle bus service between Youghal and the Midleton train station to improve connectivity. [46248/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to expand and improve bus services in east Cork, particularly in under-served areas such as Youghal. [46249/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport to outline the plans to assess and improve the safety of walking routes to schools in rural areas such as Youghal. [46251/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address east Cork's infrastructure needs, such as roads and public transport, in the coming years. [46252/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to developing a comprehensive transport strategy for east Cork, integrating road upgrades, train lines, and bus services. [46253/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport the reason civilian cars with registration number plates dating from 2010 to 142 remain operational on the road after being granted a Covid-related extension of the NCT, which were given a two-, three- and four-year extensions, but taxis up to a 151 registration plate have not received the same extension; the reason for this; and his views on the matter, given this will affect up to 1,489 taxi drivers in January 2025. [46527/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrade of a road (details supplied); the steps that can be taken to accelerate this at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1602/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider whether voluntary and charitable organisations purchasing electric vehicles should be exempt from or eligible for reduced VRT. [46244/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Finance if charitable organisations using vehicles for public service are eligible for VRT exemptions. [46245/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education what immediate measures her Department will implement to ensure that all children in Youghal have access to reliable school bus services. [46250/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education her plans to address east Cork's infrastructure needs, such as school buses, in the coming years. [46252/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the beneficiaries of temporary protection contract his Department has with a hotel (details supplied) will be extended to allow the Ukrainian residents to remain living there; if not, the steps his Department is taking to source accommodation in the locality for these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1655/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure that Cork ETB tutors receive proper employment contracts with guaranteed hours and improved conditions. [46254/24]

New lobbying 10 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Met with the All Party Oireachtas group to discuss AsIAm’s General Election Manifesto.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork business priorities for Budget 2025
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Radiation therapy services
- General Election campaign
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."
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
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Right to housing