Cork North-West — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 2 questions · 121 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 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 2 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if solar farm developers receive grants or subsidies to develop solar farms; if the electricity they generate on solar farms is subsidised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1716/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if a design team has been appointed for a school; the next steps in advancing a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1987/25]

New lobbying 21 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
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise awareness of our ILCU Pre-Budget submission
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
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
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 · 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
Tabor Lodge Addiction and Housing Services CLG Budgetary matters
- Post Budget Briefing
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Budget 2025
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 55 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 55 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 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.
Chime Education and Training
- Seeking the inclusion of Irish Sign Language as an examination subject in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
Banteer Community Childcare Services Limited · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Local Government
- public funding
- planning permission application
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss 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
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Correspondence with Government formation teams communicating ACE Ireland's key asks and asking for these to be considered in any Government formation talks.
- Correspondence to relevant political representatives in light of Government Formation talks.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Representations on Programme for Government
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Transport Priorities for Cork County Council
- Economic Development Priorities for Cork County Council
- 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
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
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.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI General Election Campaign
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- General Election
- Seanad Elections 2025
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Programme for Government Negotiations
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
- Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Inclusion in upcoming Programme for Government
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- Information regarding taxation
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
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
CPSMA Education and Training
- Capitation

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 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
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Manifesto
- Hustings event prior to general election
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- AsIAm General Election Hustings
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- General Election 2024
National Safeguarding Ireland Health
- Meeting with Chair Disability Matters Committee
Respond Housing
- There is a housing affordability gap between those who qualify for social housing and those who can afford to access cost rental. Even though the rent levels under the current cost rental scheme are 25-30% below market rents they are still outside the reach of people who are on modest incomes but above the social housing list limits. Consideration needs to be given to revising the financial model for cost rental available to Approved Housing Bodies and other state agencies.
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 · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Letter to Minister Humphreys and TDs on decision not to increase the Wage Subsidy Scheme in line with Budgetary Increase to National Minimum Wage
- 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
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare