Galway West — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 6 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 56 questions · 200 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 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 3 votes · 3 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health to confirm the care policy (details supplied); the reason for any difference in policy by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1572/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE provides for different requirements of care in different CHOs; at what level of management and who is entitled to approve differentials in care between CHOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1573/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 24 October 2024, for an update on the processing of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1408/25]

New lobbying 22 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
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Letter to all TDs whom attended the 2nd stage Dail debate on the Mental Health Bill 2024 (18th & 19th Sep 2024) re comments that included incorrect details, inaccuracies and assumptions on both aspects of the Bill and its intended purpose and on aspects of services.
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Hustings
Galway Traveller Movement Community
- To highlight Galway Traveller Movements manifesto and demands pre election 2025
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Public Expenditure and Reform
- General Election Hustings: 2 facilitated by Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA), and 3 by National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Community
- Request for support for an increase in CDP funding
Trócaire · 3 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
- Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Radiation therapy services
- General Election campaign
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Natural Capital Ireland Environment
- NCI Exec Coordinator Deirdre Lane emailed Galway Mayor FG Cllr Eddie Hoare to invite him to our Galway event for European Sustainable Development Week, also emailed to invite and spoke to Catherine Connolly TD Independent, and Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly, who both attended the event highlighting our work
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Federation of University Teachers Education and Training
- Pervasive issue of precarious employment in Higher Education
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Mental Health Bill (2024)

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 48 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 Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Chime Education and Training
- Educational outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Education and Training
- Expand the WALK peer supported Transition Programme
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting with Fine Gael to discuss special education
- July provision
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
- NDSA Hustings
Galway Traveller Movement Community
- To highlight Galway Traveller Movements manifesto and demands pre election 2025
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Public Expenditure and Reform
- General Election Hustings: 2 facilitated by Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA), and 3 by National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Community
- Request for support for an increase in CDP funding
Educate Together Education and Training
- Attended the Fine Gael Education Stakeholder meeting in Leinster House
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to all parties climate and environment spokespeople outlining Coalition 2030's 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.
Shine Health
- Email was sent all members of the Dáil and Seanad about developing and publishing statements for World Mental Health Day.
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 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
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- In preparation for the new Government, the highlighting the importance of retaining the Dept. of Community and Rural Development, as its vital for our community.
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 Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- Engaged extensively on promised guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in Irish schools
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

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 32 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 32 total

Transport 16 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA plans to relocate the driving test centre in Galway city away from the existing location at the Westside Shopping Centre to an alternative location; and if so, if information in relation to the location of the new centre will be provided. [46329/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of front of school projects on the safe routes to school scheme across the country that have been fully completed since the initiation of the scheme in 2020. [46332/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the status of the publication of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Plan. [46333/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the status of the implementation of the new proposed Galway city bus network. [46336/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of all capital projects currently progressing under the Irish Coast Guard building programme. [1508/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the details of the level of investment in capital works undertaken at each Coast Guard station throughout the country over the past ten years. [1510/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if active travel funding has been sought for enhanced pedestrian facilities along the R336 at locations (details supplied). [1512/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if, as part of the bus shelter enhancement programme, suitable locations had been agreed and funding provided for the provision of bus shelters in Bearna and in An Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe. [1514/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if adequate additional resources will be provided to local authorities to enable them carry out essential road gritting works on all local and national routes during extreme weather conditions as experienced recently (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1539/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if the phase 3 design and preliminary business case for the M20 Cork to Limerick motorway has been submitted; and the timeframe for the assessment of the preliminary business case. [1554/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he will support Galway County Council in making a formal request to An Bord Pleanála to modify the planning consent conditions in order to remove the requirement for the National Parks and Wildlife Service agreement of method statements for the improvement works on the N59 in County Galway from Bunnakill to Claremount. [1555/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if the improvement works on the N84 Galway to Curraghmore have progressed to phase 2 options [1556/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progression of Claregalway traffic calming and pavement restoration works in County Galway. [1558/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progression of the phase 0 strategic assessment report for the development of a relief road in Claregalway, County Galway. [1559/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of park and ride facilities at strategic locations around Galway city as part of the existing Galway transport strategy. [1811/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for the number and location of designated sites across the country in which the Coast Guard helicopter or emergency search and rescue helicopters can land in the hours of darkness. [1813/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the budgeted level of funding provided to each local authority through the Local Government Fund for 2025. [46335/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when a decision will be made in relation to an NPWS farm plan scheme application submitted by a person in County Mayo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46876/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has suspended the tenant-in-situ scheme pending the formation of a new Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46879/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposal to reinter on Omey Island a number of skeletal remains removed from the island and understood currently to be stored at the National Museum of Ireland Cultural Resource Centre. [1810/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education the number of spaces available for incoming first year students in mainstream secondary schools within the school planning area of Galway city; and if the schools have sufficient capacity for all 6th class pupils currently enrolled in mainstream primary schools within the school planning area of Galway city. [46330/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education for an update on the development of a new school in Renmore (details supplied). [1809/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education for an update on the development of new schools in Athenry (details supplied). [1812/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if discussions with the respective landowner regarding the acquisition of a site, for the development of the Cleggan Coast Guard station have concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1509/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the capital budget remains in place to complete the Clifden flood relief scheme; and the details of the level of funding that is provided for the full completion of the scheme. [1506/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS services throughout the country with specialist ADHD clinics with specific specialist defined pathway for children and adolescents referred for assessment and intervention. [1814/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the initiation of specific services for adults with ADHD in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. [1815/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if invitations remain open for local authorities to seek capital funding for libraries under the Libraries Capital Programme 2023-2027. [46334/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when works will commence on the redevelopment of Inis Oírr Pier. [1513/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice whether she can guarantee that all documentation has been submitted in respect of an application for citizenship by a person (details supplied); if not, the documentation that is still outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1489/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether there is a compensation scheme available for farmers who suffered losses during the recent storms, including loss of stock, destruction of land by landslides, collapsed bridges, damaged culverts, etc.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46878/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) who made an application under the mother and baby institutions payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1511/25]

New lobbying 17 returns

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
- NDSA Hustings
Galway Traveller Movement Community
- To highlight Galway Traveller Movements manifesto and demands pre election 2025
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Public Expenditure and Reform
- General Election Hustings: 2 facilitated by Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA), and 3 by National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
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.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy and delegates held a public meeting with election candidates in Galway
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 · 2 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- In preparation for the new Government, the highlighting the importance of retaining the Dept. of Community and Rural Development, as its vital for our community.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
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

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 21 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Social 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times for applications for disability allowance, carer's allowance and appeals; the work her Department has undertaken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46176/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has in place a time limit for the carrying out of investigations into overpayments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46888/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the rules around residency for the State pension (non-contributory); the minimum number of days that a person must be in the State to meet habitual residence requirement for the State pension (non-contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1452/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the consideration that is given to the nutritional content of the food provided in the free meals in primary schools; the way the procurement for this service works; the number of different providers that are currently involved in servicing this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1562/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that recipients of partial capacity benefit who have transitioned from invalidity pension are excluded from the fuel allowance; the supports available for people with disabilities to return to part-time work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1570/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to develop an overflow carpark for Galway University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46278/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the date that HRT will become available free of charge, as proposed in Budget 2025; if this has now been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1048/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he plans to further resource the complex menopause clinic in University Hospital Galway (details supplied); if a review has been carried out in relation to whether there is a need for further expansion of the clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1184/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter with the HSE/CAMHS (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1605/25]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a foreign births registration application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46759/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens who have sought permission pursuant to Article 40.2.2 of the Constitution to receive titles of nobility or other honours; and the number of persons who have been granted or refused such permission. [1071/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason four US military aircraft landed at Shannon Airport on 6 January 2025 (details supplied); if steps were taken to investigate whether they were in full compliance with Government restrictions given that the US military is actively involved in supporting wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East; and the reason for these breaches of Irish neutrality. [1079/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is currently a limit on the amount of surplus funds housing cooperatives may have at the end of a financial year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46738/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the ending of tenant in situ scheme funding to local authorities, like Galway City Council; if he will immediately address this to support local authorities in preventing homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46772/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans, if any, to extend further the development contribution fees waiver, following the extension that was made to 31 December 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1110/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice if she has been made aware of access issues with the new online immigration application system; if there are plans to address these issues; and if in-person appointments will be re-instated for those who cannot use the online system. [46177/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the discrepancy in processing times for join family visas where the sponsor is an Irish citizen, in Category A or Category B, compared to where the sponsor is from another European Union Member State; and the steps being taken to decrease processing times. [1097/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to introduce public air quality monitors in Galway, as some constituents with consumer grade devices are showing noteworthy results (details supplied). [1422/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport regarding his Department's safe routes to school funding, if he will outline the grounds on which a school (details supplied) was turned down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1146/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason a business (details supplied) was refused a business support grant; if he will review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2025/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will confirm that Taighde Éireann will be maintaining the existing level of funding for research programmes of 80% for those previously funded by Science Foundation Ireland and 20% for those previously funded by the Irish Research Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46689/24]

New lobbying 46 returns

AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Launch of AONTAS Manifesto "Transforming adult and community education" with key asks for support for the community education sector, and enhanced supports for learners to improve access to adult learning.
- Sponsorship for the Launch of AONTAS Manifesto "Transforming adult and community education"
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Life Sciences strategy for Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Sent a copy of ICOS' General Election Manifesto and requested that the proposals are taken into consideration for policy positions. Proposals included housing, education and immigration considerations. The manifesto was send to heads of policy in each party also.
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Hustings
Galway Traveller Movement Community
- To highlight Galway Traveller Movements manifesto and demands pre election 2025
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Public Expenditure and Reform
- General Election Hustings: 2 facilitated by Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA), and 3 by National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Community
- Request for support for an increase in CDP funding
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- Hustings Event to debate funding for higher education in advance of the 2024 General Election
- Research Infrastructure-The specific outcome sought was for a commitment to research infrastructure investment in party manifestos.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Corio Generation Energy and Natural Resources
- Online Meetings on 6th September with Mairéad Farrell, T.D., and separately on 2nd September with Senator Pauline O’Reilly to discuss Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy and delegates held a public meeting with election candidates in Galway
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 Federation of University Teachers Education and Training
- Pervasive issue of precarious employment in Higher Education
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland
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

Noel Grealish — Independent 3 votes · 0 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 36 returns

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.
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
Galway Harbour Company Transport
- Port briefing / progress update
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.
ALONE Health
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Pre-budget and pre-manifesto lobbying
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Improved support for youth services in the context of the Programme for Government
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
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
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Hustings
Galway Traveller Movement Community
- To highlight Galway Traveller Movements manifesto and demands pre election 2025
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.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Public Expenditure and Reform
- General Election Hustings: 2 facilitated by Irish Wheelchair Association(IWA), and 3 by National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Community
- Request for support for an increase in CDP funding
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Programme for Government
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- West region business 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.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
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
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
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.
Forum Connemara CLG Community
- In preparation for the new Government, the highlighting the importance of retaining the Dept. of Community and Rural Development, as its vital for our community.
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
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
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

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Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Stocaireacht maidir leis an gcóras tumoideachais
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 General Election Candidates regarding the key asks contained within the Medicines for Ireland manifesto.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Invite to Leinster House briefing on the burden of influenza in Ireland
Retailers Against Smuggling Health
- Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024
Ibec Food
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
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
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to share LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election to election candidates highlighting LGI's policy priorities to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid, and asking for these policies to be supported during the campaign.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Email issued on behalf of key representatives from across driver unions and dispatch operators to General Election candidates and Government formation teams outlining key recommendations to protect and strengthen Ireland’s taxi trade.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
JTI Ireland Limited Budgetary matters
- Excise Duty on tobacco products.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- General Election
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Provision of out of area dialysis in Ireland, so people can travel to visit their loved ones.
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Issues facing the Oral Healthcare sector
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Secure support tobacco control measures
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Bookmakers Association Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
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