Dublin West — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 68 questions · 391 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 Emer Currie · Jack Chambers

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Emer Currie · Jack Chambers

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Emer Currie · Jack Chambers

Voted against 2 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman

Did not vote 1 Ruth Coppinger

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 3 votes · 31 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 31 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice the number of fixed charge notices that have been issued to people using e-scooters inappropriately since the new laws on personal powered transporters were introduced in May 2024. [46363/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice to provide Garda numbers for the K district versus other districts in DMR West per 10,000 population. [46612/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice to provide crime statistics for the K district versus other districts in DMR West in 2024. [46613/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice to provide the Garda numbers in Blanchardstown, Cabra, Lucan and Ronanstown stations over the past ten years including 2024. [46614/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice the measures An Garda Síochána are taking to curb the increase in robberies involving rifling through cars or breaking into them, across Dublin West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46615/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the review of the family reunion policy, including timelines and salary thresholds. [46902/24]
Public Expenditure 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in which month the Office of Public Works is planning to submit a planning application for segregated cycle lanes and pedestrian crossing points along Chesterfield Avenue. [46618/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a breakdown of costs involved in the various public consultations held in relation to the Phoenix Park in the past ten years, including consultancy costs. [46619/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline the OPW’s plans to accommodate parking on the west side of the Phoenix Park which the OPW has acknowledged does not have enough car parking options, particularly for older people who want to walk along Chesterfield Avenue. [46620/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 24 September 2024, which has not been answered, in relation to an update on ongoing works on the lodge at the Phoenix Park Castleknock Gate, a timeline and costs, to provide a summary of those works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46621/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update in relation to his commitment to consider the installation of eco-toilets in the Phoenix Park, as well as the timings and costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46622/24]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on timings for the new special class in a school (details supplied) as children and staff are currently using an inappropriate space in the school building.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46623/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education the reason a sensory chair for a student to assist in their learning, recommended by the assigned HSE occupational therapist for a school (details supplied) has been refused funding by her Department when other chairs are approved; and when children with additional needs and therapeutic supports should be prioritised. [46669/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education to extend the period of time an SNA can apply for leave following an incident in school as provided for under Circular 0062/2017 which currently stands at one week and is not enough time if a staff member is out of work and needs assistance with the process. [46670/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on an appeal for emergency works submitted by a school (details supplied). [46695/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education if she will reconsider the configuration of new two special classes and two classrooms at a school (details supplied) as modular buildings, and revert to the original proposals first discussed two years ago, which were endorsed by the school to include permanent accommodation attached to the main building with roof restoration, as there are design faults in the new plan and it contradicts the school ethos of an inclusive environment for all. [46892/24]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the reason persons lose their long-term illness card for ADHD at 16 years when it is a lifelong condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46624/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if he will direct the HSE to overrule the recent recommendation from the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics and make pluvicto available for reimbursement to eligible patients; if he acknowledges the urgent need for access to this treatment for cancer patients in the healthcare system; and if he will take into account that pluvicto has already been approved and is in use for patient care in several European countries and certain NHS trusts in the UK. [46918/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the free HRT scheme; the reasons for the delay in its rollout; if he will consider reimbursing women for HRT costs incurred since the start of January 2025 due to the delay in commencement of the scheme. [1060/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently eligible for BreastCheck screening who are waiting for their first mammogram in the Dublin northwest HSE area of Dublin 7, 11, and 15; the number of individuals currently awaiting follow-up appointments in the same area; the length of time they have been waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1320/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the details of the current operational status of the BreastCheck mobile unit located at the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre; if there have been changes in its operation; the number of women screened on a monthly basis since it opened; the number of women currently awaiting breast screening appointments at this mobile unit; the average waiting time for an appointment at this mobile unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1321/25]
Environment 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the protections that are in place for the use of public money as part of Ireland's ambitious retrofitting programme overseen by the SEAI (details supplied). [46505/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on behalf of a transition year student at a school (details supplied), who is part of the Young Social Innovators programme, whether a mechanism could be introduced on the return deposit scheme machines to donate all or part of the returned deposit to charity. [46562/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether provisions under the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 that allow for the use of CCTV to prosecute individuals engaged in illegal dumping have been implemented, so local authorities can now do so. [46896/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of expenditure in maritime transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal damage taking place at Pelletstown train station and surrounding areas; any plans to introduce measures to reduce open access to the station, platforms and tracks; and any available funding that could be used to make the station more safe and secure. [46561/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement that has taken place with the liquidators of a company (details supplied) involving hundreds of disappointed customers and 225 unfulfilled orders amounting to over €1 million of lost deposits, whether they have an update; any learnings that will be incorporated into legislation to protect consumers in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46884/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the case of a business failure (details supplied); the impact on customers who had provided deposits and payments; the options open to the affected customers; the need for timely information for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46885/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the engagement with Dublin City Council in relation to Martin Savage Park and the cessation of a Part 8 planning process to redevelop the park with an all-weather pitch, community garden, perimeter paving, play zone and public lighting, due to the presence of Brent geese; his plans to address the matter; and his views on the matter which could have consequences for parks across the city and county. [46638/24]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is eligible for fuel allowance given they are 82 years of age and require the support. [46909/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of childcare providers in Dublin West that are eligible for core funding; the number signed up for core funding in 2024 and 2025; the number that have applied for a fee adjustment for 2024 and 2025; the number of those successful, rejected or pending a decision; the number of creches that have appealed the decision, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46916/24]

New lobbying 20 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
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Meeting with Senator Emer Currie
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2025 Pre Budget Submission
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Representing Childminders view, concerns and emerging issues on the new Childminding Regulations.
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 College of Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or 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.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Family Carers Ireland Social Protection
- Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
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

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 215 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 215 returns

AONTAS Education and Training
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
Children's Books Ireland CLG · 2 returns 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
- 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.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- The crisis facing the hospitality sector
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- DFI General Election Campaign
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Tacaiocht don tumoideachas ó naíonraí go bunscoileanna go hiarbhunscoileanna, laistigh agus lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
- Minister Chambers attended NHI's Care Awards held in The Round Room at the Mansion House on the 19th November and thanked all those in attendance for all of their hard work and dedication to the residents of nursing homes nationwide. Minister Chambers also presented an award to one of the winners.
- NHI met with Minister Jack Chambers in Rathborne Nursing Home in his constituency for the Minister to see all the residents and what a day in a nursing home looks like for both staff and residents.NHI also presented the Minister with NHI's Pre-Budget Submission.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Ulster Community Investment Trust Ireland Community
- The association between Community Finance Ireland as a social finance provider and FEBEA, the European federation of ethical and alternative banks and financiers
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Lobbied Minister Jack Chambers to Meet Business Owners of DLR Chamber for Post Budget Briefing
Analog Devices Economic Development and Industry
- Analog Devices Strategic Operations in Ireland
Cork ARC Cancer Support House CLG Health
- A meeting with Jack Chambers (then Minister for Finance) seeking multi-annual funding for Cork Cancer Support House in Budget 2025
EQUINIX (IRELAND) Economic Development and Industry
- Energy Connection Policy
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment
- Correspondence with Government formation teams communicating ACE Ireland's key asks and asking for these to be considered in any Government formation talks.
ALONE Health
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- As part of our 'Hands Up for Children' campaign, we created both an Election Manifesto and a wish list for the new Programme for Government, all of which are available on our website: https://pein.ie/hands-up-for-children/
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Pre-budget and pre-manifesto lobbying
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- Public Service Broadcasting/Matters involving public funds. To introduce Virgin Media Television and provide viewpoints in relation to matters associated with public service broadcasting.
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.
Elkstone Private Advisors Ltd trading as Elkstone Private Taxation
- Budget 2025 Submission
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
Volunteering Ireland Community
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
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
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Budgetary matters
- IASLT made a pre-budget submission to Government in advance of budget 2025.
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
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers
- Letters to Minister Chamber & McEntee
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
GSK Health
- Vaccination policy
Association of Insurance & Financial Brokers trading as Brokers Ireland Finance
- Life Assurance Exit Tax (LAET) vs Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT), review of the Standard Fund Threshold (SFT) for pensions
Cork Chamber · 7 returns Local Government · Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters · Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Urban Evolution in Budget 2025
- Renewable Energy Budget Priorities
- Enterprise Supports in Budget 2025
- Budget Priorities for Housing and Infrastructure
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
National Disability Services Association Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next 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.
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Taxation Reform under action 3.7 of the National Sports policy
- Programme for Government
Pieta House Health
- Requesting statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit Belong To on October 10th and to learn about the organisation's work.
South Dublin Chamber · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Improved supports for SMEs in the budget
- Online event organised by Chambers Ireland to further discussion with key Ministers
Chartered Accountants Ireland · 2 returns Taxation · Trade
- Submission outlining Chartered Accountants Ireland’s policy priorities for the next Programme for Government.
- Letter inviting Minister to deliver closing remarks at an event launching a policy paper on Ireland’s FDI model.
Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland · 2 returns Taxation
- Feedback provided to the Department of Finance on participation exemption for foreign dividends.
- Feedback provided to the Department of Finance on tax simplification.
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Wrote to the Irish delegation and foreign affairs committee ahead of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings regarding the detrimental impacts on poverty, human rights and women’s rights in particular, of the international financial institutions.
- Contacted party leaders and relevant spokespeople for Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Social Democrats and Labour about the 4 key considerations for Programme for government.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Children and Youth Affairs
- To call for the proceeds of European Court of Justice’s ruling on the Apple State Aid to prioritise capital investment in key infrastructure for children and young people.
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
TikTok Economic Development and Industry
- Provide an overview of TikTok's business in Ireland.
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- Continued funding & retention of the Department. of Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 3 returns Trade · Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
- Climate Act and Programme for Gov't
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Longford IFA - Budget 2025 Priorities
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and their parties Programme for Government negotiators
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- The Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Attended an event with a local employer and had the opportunity to impress on the Minister about regional development
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto.
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Requests for meetings to discuss forthcoming election, international humanitarian law and foreign affairs policy
- Sending of Dóchas Election Manifesto, requests to distribute amon political party members and inclusion of policies in party manifestos and the programme for government
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 14 returns Economic Development and Industry · Development and Zoning · Employment · Environment · Local Government · Transport · Justice and Equality · Finance
- Dublin Chamber Dinner in Camera event with Jack Chambers TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Attended Dublin Chamber’s Oireachtas reception in Leinster House hosted by Cormac Devlin TD
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's Annual Dinner Speech 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at the Annual Dinner 2024
- Chief Executive's Annual Dinner 2024 speech
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers
Pfizer · 2 returns Health · EU Affairs
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation proposals
Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport
- Pre-Budget Submission
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Basel III & lending to public housing entities
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Ibec · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Housing
- Engineering Industries Ireland 2024 Election Manifesto
- National Fintech Hub Innovation Space
- LinkedIn Post about meeting with Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers around Budget 2025 priorities
- Irish Medtech Priorities for the Next Government
- Life Sciences Strategy
- Property Industry Ireland submission to new Programme for Government
- Budget 2025
- Ibec priorities for new Government
Charities Institute Ireland Community
- Budget Submission
Shannon Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- The proposed threshold increase for General Work Permits, set to take effect in January 2025
- The proposed threshold increase for General Work Permits, set to take effect in January 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."
Bookselling Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget Submission outlining recommendations for providing support to bookshops
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Promoting a gender balanced cabinet in the context of government formation
County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce Local Government
- Uisce Éireann
Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Letter relating to the negotiations on formation for coalition Government.
Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Electricity
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
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- The PSI's Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance
- Sent Budget 2025 submission to stakeholders
Home and Community Care Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
- Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Programme for Government
Bank of Ireland Group plc · 2 returns Agriculture · Banking and Financial Institutions
- On the occasion of the National Ploughing Championships, to brief on Bank of Ireland’s agri lending experience and to highlight the ongoing issue of fraud.
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or programme for Government
Insight Consultants · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Health
- To announce a new Jobs Initiative in Co Tipperary
- To help secure a tax exemption for those who join a fitness club
Respond · 2 returns Housing
- 1. Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) should be nominated in the Programme as one of the key delivery channels for social and affordable homes. 2.AHBs require a sustainable funding regime with a particular focus on a part-grant model for social and cost rental homes.
- 3.Construction Specific Funding Model: This would address issues of viability including funding construction interest payments, resulting debt service cover ratio dilution, risk/benefit sharing. The model could also include a mechanism to reflect payment of management costs that are applicable on date of completion of housing schemes.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland Finance
- Avant Money and intended change of structure to Irish banking branch of Bankinter
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.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation
- Participate in Enterprise Roundtable Discussion
- Respond to public consultation on the Second Feedback Statement on Participation Exemption
Rehab Group · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Letter signed by CEOs of all organisations in the ODG including Rehab CEO Barry McGinn (Chairperson NDSA) outlining response to Budget 2025 and priorities for Programme for Government. Letter signed by the following CEOs: Elaine Teague (CEO, DFI), Derval McDonagh (CEO, Inclusion Ireland), Des Kenny (Chair, Independent Living Movement Ireland), Philip Watt (Interim CEO, Mental Health Reform), Alison Harnett (CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers)
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Submitted letters with IRCs priorities for the Programme for Government
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin · 2 returns Finance
- To seek support for policy changes to support Irish equity capital markets
- Meeting with the Minister for Finance
NewsBrands Ireland Finance
- Revenue rules on determining employment status
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 5 returns Education and Training · Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation & Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland and Europe
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) · 2 returns Education and Training
- A local representative in my then constituency, Jack Chambers, called to my door in the run up to the election. During the discussion I mentioned that I worked for RCSI and thanked him for his support of the University. I highlighted that I had a child about to start university and spoke about the importance of funding for the higher education sector as a whole.
- Proposals to establish a degree in dental surgery
Irish Tax Institute · 2 returns Taxation
- Attendance at the Fianna Fáil Enterprise Roundtable.
- Tax Strategy for the Next Government - Institute submission to political parties in advance of the next General Election.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Justice and Equality
- Law Society submission on Budget 2025
- Programme for Government
Permanent TSB Plc Taxation
- Letter to outline PTSB's view on revised banking levy.
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.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Outreach to share concerns in the taxi industry regarding VAT liabilities for taxi drivers, the potential impact on drivers' livelihoods, and the need for specific guidance on this issue.
Dundalk Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- NDP 2040; Brexit post Winsor
- meeting with TD re budget matters
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- AstraZeneca health policy priorities for the new Programme for Government
Medtronic plc Finance
- Finance Bill
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships 2024
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Budgetary matters
- Changes to Capital Gains Tax Legislation
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- VAT Reduction on Internet Access Services
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Q4PR · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Energy and Natural Resources
- Sharing information and communicating the economic potential of a new indoor performance venue for Dublin City
- Implementation of Pillar 2 transition arrangements relating to minimum corporate tax rate
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- IPRT Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
- IPRT Priorities for General Election
- IPRT key asks for Programme for Government
Irish Solar Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Promotion of solar PV deployment in Republic of Ireland through appropriate Government policy and regulatory/legislative framework
Aon Investment Holdings Ireland Limited Banking and Financial Institutions
- Implementation of Pillar 2 transition arrangements relating to minimum corporate tax rate
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought policy changes to support Irish equity capital markets
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
Gas Networks Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on GNI's recently launched Pathway to a net zero carbon network includes asks on providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
- Shared/discussed with a number of public representatives and advisors a copy of Gas Networks Ireland's general election manifesto which includes policy change asks on security of gas supply, delivery of the hydrogen strategy and providing operational supports for biomethane producers.
Irish Institutional Property · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Submission on IIP policy priorities for government programme
- Observations on application of Residential Zoned Land Tax
Insurance Ireland · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to issue the insurance sector's priorities for the General Election and new government.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
Hume Brophy Banking and Financial Institutions
- Engagement on the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
Trinity Care Health
- NHI Crisis in Care Campaign
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Meta’s views on the impact of regulatory delays on the AI competitive landscape in Europe.
- To outline Meta's views on the European AI and privacy regulatory framework.
Aer Lingus · 2 returns Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
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 ProShare Association Taxation
- IPSA is a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for employee share ownership. IPSA wrote to 4 Ministers in November 2024 on behalf of its members requesting support for reforms to the taxation of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislation for EOTS following recommendations highlighted in the Indecon Review of Taxation of Share Based Remuneration.
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Budget 2025
- 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
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Fianna Fáil Enterprise Roundtable re Budget 2025
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Artificial intelligence
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence in relation to taxation
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Brief on key issues of concern to DRCC that we are advocating to have included in the Programme for Government.
Hardware Association Ireland Housing
- Programme for Government
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
CPSMA Education and Training
- Capitation

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 33 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the locations within Dublin Metropolitan Region where Gardaí participate in the business watch scheme; the rank of Gardaí that participate in these meetings, by location; and the frequency of those meetings, by location, in tabular form. [46306/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 524 of 18 September 2024, if she has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities in order for this PQ to be answered. [46307/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice when she expects to publish the Policing Authority report on Garda public order policing arising from the serious public order in Dublin in November 2023. [46396/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if she will approve for the post of police liaison support officer to be based at the Irish embassy in Canberra. [1418/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of full-time solicitors employed at Blanchardstown Law Centre as of 9 January 2025. [1419/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been made available in 2025 to purchase additional larger horsebox vehicles for the Garda mounted unit. [1420/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric neurosurgeries outsourced abroad in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46302/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant optometry and ophthalmology roles in primary care services in CHO7. [46303/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant plastic surgeons with a special interest in back and spinal reconstruction at Beaumont Hospital in the years of 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46398/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the estimated current costs that would be required to extend the opening hours of the urgent care centre at CHI in Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown from 8am-9pm, seven days a week. [1410/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of house calls that were carried out by doctors from each treatment centre of D-Doc services during each day of the recent Christmas-New Year period, in tabular form. [1411/25]
Transport 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will provide a new Dublin Bus PSO route (details supplied). [46298/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points currently available for use in each Dublin Bus depot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46394/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points currently available for use in each Bus Éireann depot. [46395/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; and the number of mechanics needed to reach a full complement for these companies. [1415/25]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if Tourism Ireland will run an advertisement campaign early in 2025 at the subway stations throughout New York. [46400/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of WTE social media executives employed by Fáilte Ireland in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46401/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount that Failte Ireland spent on the most recent Winter in Dublin advertisement campaign. [1412/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of contracts to provide services and or consultancy to his Department that have been granted without having to go to public tender; the companies that were granted these contracts and the nature of the works involved; and the qualifying criteria that were applied to any company awarded such a contract in 2024. [46305/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will seek another round of tough EU sanctions to be applied to Belarus. [1417/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of WTE civilian tailors employed by his Department but based in military barracks in the years of 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [46308/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females currently qualified as pilots within the Air Corps; and the number of females currently in training to become qualified pilots within the Air Corps. [1409/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of companies that applied to the OPW for approval to hold commercial events in the Iveagh Gardens during summer 2025; and the number of those companies that progressed to stage two of the application. [46300/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the Garda stations within the Dublin Metropolitan Region that are scheduled to be refurbished by the OPW in the first half of 2025 where the value of these works is in excess of €100,000; and the nature of works that will be carried out, in tabular form. [46301/24]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE enforcement lawyers and forensic accountants employed by Corporate Enforcement Authority as of 1 January 2023 and 9 January 2025, in tabular form. [1413/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant WTE posts, by job title at Enterprise Ireland as of 9 January 2025; the estimated full year costs of filling each of the vacancies; and the expected timeframe for when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [1414/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost if the rates for breakfast increased from 75c to €1 per person, cold lunch increased from €1.70 to €2.10 per person, dinner increased from €2.50 to €3.10 per person and hot school meal increased from €3.20 to €4 per person under the school meals programme. [46304/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff employed by her Department at each grade of executive officer and above, by gender, in tabular form. [46403/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of external consultant reports commissioned by his Department in 2024; the cost of same; and the company involved and publication date, by report, in tabular form. [46299/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the €1,000 reimbursement for third level students applies to those doing their master's degree; and, if not, whether there are additional grants available to this cohort of students. [46405/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will seek EU funding in 2025 to purchase two additional mobile X-ray scanner trucks for the Revenue Commissioners. [46399/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff employed by his Department at each grade of executive officer and above, by gender, in tabular form. [46402/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the locations of each assistive technology and specialised seating department within the State; if they are directly run by the HSE or are run on behalf of the HSE by another organisation; and the number and role of staff employed in each of these services. [1416/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Business in the Community Ireland Education and Training
- To share the proposed BITCI ideas for consideration of political parties ahead of the 2024 General Election.
Avista Budgetary matters
- Avista 2025 Pre Budget Submission
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy on the regulation of sunbeds in Ireland
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)
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.
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.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or programme for Government
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 Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Outreach to thank election candidates for their support for the recommendations made by representatives of driver unions and dispatch operators.
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.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
One Family Budgetary matters
- One Family Election Manifesto ahead of GE 2024

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 3 votes · 0 questions · 117 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 117 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- The crisis facing the hospitality sector
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Stocaireacht maidir leis an gcóras tumoideachais
Comhlámh Justice and Equality
- Comhlámh emailed relevant ministers to request reforms to the direct provision system, aligning with the government's commitment to replace it with a more humane and community-focused model.
Youth Work Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- General advocacy on youth sector
- Meeting with Minister and TD
Depaul Housing
- Director of Services Dermot Murphy acting as Chair for the Dublin Homeless Network, wrote to both the Minister O'Brien (Department of Housing) and Minister O'Gorman (Department of Children, Equality Disability Integration and Youth)
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- As part of our 'Hands Up for Children' campaign, we created both an Election Manifesto and a wish list for the new Programme for Government, all of which are available on our website: https://pein.ie/hands-up-for-children/
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
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Achieving Carbon Reduction targets
Inclusion Ireland Justice and Equality
- 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
- Parental problem alcohol use
Volunteering Ireland · 2 returns Community
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
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
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Foreign Affairs
- A letter to political party leaders from the CEO was sent in November calling for a commitment to campaign to bring an end to the atrocities and human rights violations being perpetrated within Gaza in particular in relation to children's rights and protection of healthcare.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 4 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- Budget 2025
- Pre Budget Submission 2025
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
National Disability Services Association Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
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
Pieta House Health
- Requesting statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs
- Follow up to Roderic O Gorman regarding lone parent evictions in IPAS accomodation.
- Speaking at a press conference encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
- Speaking at an event encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2025
Ryanair Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024.
- To lobby for specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2025
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Meeting to discuss mobile phone and social media in regards to child safety
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to party leaders to inform them of Coalition 2030's report 'A Call to Action for Future Generations: Taking Irish Leadership on Intergenerational Equity Forward'
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill 2024
- LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Health
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
- Development of offshore wind in the South East
- 24/7 cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford
- Development of Waterford Airport
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- Open letter on proposed sector reforms
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Representing Childminders view, concerns and emerging issues on the new Childminding Regulations.
Ibec · 4 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- ECCE Funding, fee deposits, consultation
- Childcare Services Ireland
- Maternity Protection Amendment Bill
- Early Childhood Care and Education for children - Funding, fee deposits, consultation
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Party manifestos
- General Election campaign
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Discussion on a submitted funding application, following a grant from the Department in 2023, to support the work of building a better gender balance and increased diversity in elected political office.
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."
Front Line Defenders Community
- Support for human rights defenders from Gaza (and their families)
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
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- General Election 2024
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or 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.
Rehab Group · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Letter signed by CEOs of all organisations in the ODG including Rehab CEO Barry McGinn (Chairperson NDSA) outlining response to Budget 2025 and priorities for Programme for Government. Letter signed by the following CEOs: Elaine Teague (CEO, DFI), Derval McDonagh (CEO, Inclusion Ireland), Des Kenny (Chair, Independent Living Movement Ireland), Philip Watt (Interim CEO, Mental Health Reform), Alison Harnett (CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers)
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Red Cross · 3 returns Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Communications in relation to the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) Programme
- Letter seeking urgent need to prioritise ARP extension as he continues to act as Minister for DCEDIY
- Submitted letters with IRCs priorities for the Programme for Government
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Proposals to establish a degree in dental surgery
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Hate Offences Act 2024
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Law Society of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission in response to the consultation on the National Strategy for Women and Girls
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT Priorities for General Election
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Proposals to deliver on Special Amenity Area Order in the Liffey Valley
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
- Public Childcare
Amnesty International Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs
- Communications sent to political parties' leaders on key human rights commitments across many public policy areas we call on political parties to adopt in new Programme for Government and deliver, should they form next Government
- Sharing with political party leaders new AI research finding, following 7 October 2023, Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- LNG and Government Policy on Energy Security and re Fossil Fuels
GIY Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter sent to Marc Ó Cathasaigh on 11th October for the attention of Minister Roderic O'Gorman, to invite him to discuss how they could collaborate to bring this project to scale and support those who need it most.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
One Family · 5 returns Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Co-Signed letter steered by Action Aid re families with leave to remain status being evicted from International Protection Accommodation
- Co-signed letter with Children's Rights Alliance calling for an increase in the Qualified Child Payment (IQC) ahead of Budget 2025
- Together For Public pledge for a publicly funded model of Early Childhood Education and school age care system ahead of Budget 2025
- Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission
- One Family Election Manifesto ahead of GE 2024
Transparency International Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- John Devitt added his signature to a joint letter to party leaders from Irish civil society organisations involved in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) requesting deeper action on citizen engagement in the next Programme for Government.
- John Devitt wrote to party leaders, including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, on 20 December 2024 to ask that the promotion of ethics in public office, as well as measures aimed at promoting transparency and stopping corruption are placed at the heart of the next Programme for Government.
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
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Invitation to speak at ICI National Integration Conference
- Shared Ireland Thinks Polling commissioned by the Ukraine Civil Society Forum
Bassline Strategy Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to Minister O'Gorman to attend 40th anniversary event

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 2 votes · 4 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education whether she is considering the provision of a multi-gendered, multi-denomination second level option in the Dublin 15/Dublin 7 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46886/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education when the special education taskforce in Dublin 15 will report and make proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46887/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education if plans are in place to repair the roof of a school (details supplied); if so, when these repairs will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1115/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Social Protection to details how much training is provided to Departmental staff answering phone calls from the public; what that training consists of; if they are trained in means-testing and how different payments interact; the amount of time that elapses between the beginning of training and those staff members receiving calls from the public; the measures in place to monitor the accuracy and factual correctness of information provided to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46850/24]

New lobbying 11 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
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
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment
- Pay discrimination and denial of family reunification for migrant Healthcare Assistants.
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 College of Ireland Education and Training
- Inclusion of NCI capital requirements in Budget 2025 and/or programme for Government
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- General Election campaign
- General Election campaign
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