Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 76 questions · 240 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 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 3 votes · 7 questions · 76 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the up-to-date position in respect of a building project; when it is likely that a response will issue in relation to a revised stage 1 report which was submitted by the school (details supplied) to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46326/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the current status of an additional accommodation project application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46328/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the status of a building project by a school (details supplied) under the ADAPT 3 Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46889/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the status of an additional accommodation project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1875/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to reduce the waiting time for driving re-test appointments at a test centre (details supplied), in view that re-test appointments are extending beyond the ten-week wait period to 15 to 19 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1089/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to confirm when an appeals system for the power-up scheme will be established with businesses able to lodge appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1540/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice the status of a citizenship application (details supplied); when it is likely that same will be completed as it is over 55 months since the application was first lodged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46899/24]

New lobbying 76 returns

AONTAS Education and Training
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- The Health Division accompanied members of the Radiation Therapy Executive to Leinster House on October 23rd 2024, to set up an information stand on the Radiation Therapists Review Working Group Report.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Meeting and correspondence with Oireachtas members
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Life Sciences strategy for Ireland
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
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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
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.
GSK · 3 returns Health
- Vaccination policy
- Older adults RSV pathfinder programme
- Adult, RSV and Shingles Vaccination policy
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
Shine · 2 returns Health
- Shine contacted Minister Colm Burke regarding statements in the Dáil for World Mental Health Day on October 10th.
- Email was sent all members of the Dáil and Seanad about developing and publishing statements for World Mental Health Day.
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
Vincent Jennings/Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) · 2 returns Health
- CSNA made detailed submissions regarding aspects of a Public Health Bill as it affected our members, particularly those selling tobacco and nicotine-inhaling products.
- CSNA wished to have sight of SME Tests that were carried out in advance of a number of legislative actions as per the new Regulations agreed by Cabinet in 2024.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy on the regulation of sunbeds in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- To share information on the level of vaccine protection for the over 65s population in Ireland
- Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland
- AstraZeneca health policy priorities for the new Programme for Government
Retailers Against Smuggling Health
- Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Life Sciences Strategy
- Cork business priorities for Budget 2025
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Health
- Radiation therapy services
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- 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."
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- To highlight the need for Cardiovascular Disease Policy to be included in the Fine Gael General Election Manifesto
Roche Health
- Patient access to new medicines
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.
Insight Consultants Health
- To help secure a tax exemption for those who join a fitness club
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.
Irish Pharmacy Union Health
- IPU Election Manifesto
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
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
Q4PR Community
- Proposals re drugs treatment, homelessness mental health and related matters
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community · Social Protection
- General Election
- Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
Hume Brophy Health
- Legislation
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas members re new development funding for medicines due for reimbursement in 2025.
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector
- Meeting to discuss parties position on the future of Oral healthcare
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Budget 2025
- Secure support tobacco control measures
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Delivered a presentation on the AsIAm Autism-Friendly University Programme which was attended by Minister Colm Burke
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 3 votes · 25 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the Mallow relief road; the plans for funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to progress the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46532/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to expanding the public bike scheme in a location (details supplied). [46869/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to confirm when next gen ticketing will be rolled out on the Cork fleet for bus services. [46870/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to prioritise the incoming railway Order for the next phase of the Cork commuter rail project. [46871/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the funding available for the retrofitting of footpaths in areas of high walking commuter activity. [46872/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport what actions his Department or the RSA are taking in order to reduce the backlog in waiting times for drivers who are booking a re-test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1125/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health to detail the number of properties owned by the HSE in an area (details supplied) that are in use or are vacant, with the length of time of vacancy, in tabular form. [46866/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the treatment and management of a rare disease (details supplied) is still being facilitated under the treatment abroad scheme for adults, and if not, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1051/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of home support staff, personal assistants; the number of recipients of home support services and personal assistance services; the number of organisations that provide home support services or personal assistance services for older people that have exited the service in each CHO and composite LHO area, for each month in 2023 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1116/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of home support staff, personal assistants; the number of recipients of home support services and personal assistance services; the number of organisations that provide home support services or personal assistance services for older people that have joined the service in each CHO and composite LHO area for each month in 2023 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1117/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health how many dentists are currently part of the dental treatment service scheme in Cork north central, and in Mallow, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1239/25]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children aged 0 to 18 years who are waiting for first-time intervention in all areas of early intervention in each CHO, by individual area and by each composite LHO within each CHO; the number on the public list; the number on the children’s disability network team list in each CHO, in tabular form; and the length of time that they are awaiting intervention, by age. [46431/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the funding available under the play and recreation scheme for 2025; and if consideration will be given for once off funding for large urban areas to develop and build playgrounds. [46867/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of home support staff and personal assistants; the number of recipients of home support services and personal assistance services; the number of organisations that provide home support services or personal assistance services for people with disabilities that have exited the service in each CHO and composite LHO area for each month in 2023 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1118/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of home support staff and personal assistants; the number of recipients of home support services and personal assistance services; the number of organisations that provide home support services or personal assistance services for people with disabilities that have joined the service in each CHO and composite LHO area for each month in 2023 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1119/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education for a list of all primary schools located in Cork north central, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1276/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education for a list of all secondary schools located in Cork north central, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1277/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education for a list of all special education schools located in Cork north central, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1278/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the documents he has personally reviewed regarding the Cork Event Centre in relation to potential land acquisition of same; and the timeline for making decisions relating to the retendering and development board engagement. [46862/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people that availed of the tenant (incremental) purchase scheme 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1057/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing maintenance workers that currently work for Cork County Council; the measures his Department is taking to encourage employment in local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1691/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the plans for current and future upgrading of the broadband infrastructure in rural parts of Cork, in particular the village of Liscarroll, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46572/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a scheme to support farmers who have suffered non-residential property damage during the storm period in early January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1381/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a list of all further education institutions located in Cork North Central, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1279/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding will be provided for a long-awaited library project (details supplied). [46868/24]

New lobbying 11 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 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."
Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Employment
- Respect at Work Campaign. Lobby to introduce legislation to meaningfully transpose the AMWD
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 · 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

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 3 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 18 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE’s recent EU tender for a platform to develop a national medicinal product catalogue; when it is expected to be delivered; if its implementation will disrupt current practices, given there is already a national file being used by community pharmacies and in other healthcare settings across the country; if so, the supports that will be in place to assist with the transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46266/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the reimbursement of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46277/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46309/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if polycystic ovary syndrome will be recognised under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1305/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to covering medications like Ozempic under the drug payment scheme for polycystic ovary syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1306/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a primary care centre for Mayfield, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1669/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a primary care centre for Glanmire, Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1670/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of the new elective hospital for Cork; the progress that has been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1671/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the psychology waiting list numbers and wait times in months for children and adolescents in Cork North Lee, in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; the efforts being made to reduce these times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1674/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education when a child (details supplied) will receive school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46281/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her Department will engage with a school (details supplied) regarding the need to progress phase 2 of the building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46354/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education for an update on an appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46473/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if school transport for a child (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1099/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if her Department can provide an update on the need for an ASD unit in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1673/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with TII regarding the Dunkettle interchange upgrade; if metrics are available to ascertain whether the upgrade has reduced travel time and whether the number of accidents has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1667/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if TII is continually monitoring traffic times at the Dunkettle interchange; the number of incidents or accidents in or around the interchange over the past 12 months; if TII has any other assessment tool for assessing traffic safety and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1668/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice for an update on a visa application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46575/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the current number of Gardaí for Cork city and county in January 2024; the number of Gardaí in Cork city and county for January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1672/25]

New lobbying 34 returns

Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
- IPHA General Election Manifesto asks - (i) Faster Access to new Medicines and (ii) Increased number of Clinical Trials.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Life Sciences strategy for Ireland
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
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.
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
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 5 returns Health
- Health priorities for the Programme for Government
- Invite to Leinster House briefing on the burden of influenza in Ireland
- To share information on the level of vaccine protection for the over 65s population in Ireland
- Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland
- AstraZeneca health policy priorities for the new Programme for Government
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Life Sciences Strategy
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 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.
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 Federation of University Teachers Education and Training
- Pervasive issue of precarious employment in Higher Education
Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG Budgetary matters
- Post Budget Briefing
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community · Social Protection
- General Election
- Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Oireachtas members to promote shared industry priorities ahead of GE 2024
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- In advance of, and during election campaign, met with a number of designated public officials to discuss party political manifesto commitments to Autism

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 26 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of universal design audits undertaken by local authorities in 2024. [46810/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport to report on the last meetings he held with the NTA and Bus Éireann on the current bus crisis in Cork; the date of these meetings; and when the timetable will be returned to normal. [46813/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the reduced timetable and the current driver deficit in Cork, including the number of drivers in training. [46815/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the M20. [46816/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently in training; and the current deficit in Bus Éireann in Cork. [1502/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether reduced timetables in Cork have increased reliability of buses; and when full timetables will return. [1503/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if redress is available for people who suffered physical and mental abuse in school; if so, the conditions of this redress; and if not, when redress will be made available. [46911/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the development of a new school site to accommodate two schools (details supplied); when the new schools will be operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1332/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the reason funding has yet to be provided to a school (details supplied) to provide ASD classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1333/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education the measures being taken to ensure a special school place for 2025-2026 for a child (details supplied). [1334/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if capital funding will be provided to a school (details supplied) to provide ASD classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1335/25]
Housing 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant sites on registers, by local authority, in 2023; the amount levied; the amount collected; and the amount cumulatively owed. [46808/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of children who entered homeless accommodation in Cork in 2024. [46811/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people who passed away while rough sleeping in 2024, by county. [46812/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of homes at St. Kevin’s Hospital. [46818/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the referendum on water. [46820/24]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on primary care centres in Blarney, Glanmire and Mayfield. [46805/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the current number of children awaiting a CAMHS appointment, by wait time, in tabular form. [46806/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the taskforce handbook review. [46807/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the elective hospital in Cork. [46814/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the current status of Palforzia; and the current availability of same and timeline for acceptance under the drugs repayment scheme. [1878/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice for an update on future plans for the old Cork Prison site. [46817/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí in each of the Cork stations, by rank, in tabular form. [1488/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the current status of works on the weir at Ballincollig regional park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1336/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grants that are available for arts collectives; and if officials in her Department could contact an organisation (details supplied) to support it to apply for same. [46651/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of respite requests refused, by month and county, in adult disability, older persons’ and children’s disability services in 2024, in tabular form. [46819/24]

New lobbying 18 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.
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI Held a Billboard Launch in October for NHI's "It's not Fair" Campaign and NHI asked TD's to come support our campaign
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
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fhéis with the Oireachtas Disability Group
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Letter of congratulations to elected TDs
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Cork business priorities for Budget 2025
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."
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
Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG Budgetary matters
- Post Budget Briefing
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare