Kildare South — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 23 questions · 231 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 Martin Heydon · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Did not vote 1 Fiona O'Loughlin

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Martin Heydon · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Did not vote 1 Fiona O'Loughlin

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Martin Heydon · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Did not vote 1 Fiona O'Loughlin

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 36 returns

Value Retail Dublin Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on National Planning Framework regarding challenges and opportunities facing Ireland’s retail sector.
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.
Sensational Kids CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
- Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
- Budget 2025 Finance Bill
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Local Government
- Sex for Rent Exploitation
- Gender Quotas - Launch of Gender Quotas Alliance Position Paper
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Sough to secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govovernment formed resulting from 2024 General Election
Irish Tax Institute Taxation
- Attendance at the Fianna Fáil Enterprise Roundtable.
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
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Invitation to Bretland Construction Event
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Calling for action on priorities for people with disabilities to be included in the the next programme for government
Family Carers Ireland Social Protection
- Social protection/ Social Welfare Bill
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
County Kildare Chamber · 6 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day
- Attended National Womens Enterprise Day Event
- Business Breakfast
- Chamber President's speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
- Chamber President's speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
- Chamber Chief Executives speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
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 · 2 returns Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
- Writing to Minister for Health and all TDs and Senators to raise awareness of SUDEP Action Day 2024 and providing details of a new Irish study on the prevalence of SUDEP in Ireland.

Mark Wall — Labour Party 3 votes · 19 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if a private company providing school transport can use an NTA bus stop in south Kildare, given the importance of safety at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2117/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position on the roll-out of the new train fares under the Dublin commuting zone, the current timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2118/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the work ongoing and plans to upgrade the train stations in Kildare south (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he can arrange to have an urgent safety audit carried out at the junction of the M9/M7 motorway in County Kildare, in both directions, given the recent serious and recurring incidents there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2130/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position with a new housing scheme in Kildare south (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2114/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position with a new housing scheme in Kildare south (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2115/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current option with a project in south Kildare (details supplied); the expected opening date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2119/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the financial assistance available to a local authority to develop a project (details supplied) in Kildare south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2126/25]
Defence 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current serving force in the Irish Defence Forces by rank; the total number serving; the number serving by rank in January 2024;in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the up-to-date position with the derelict housing in the Curragh camp County Kildare; the outcome of the report he commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2128/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of females serving by rank in the Irish Defence Forces; the number of females serving by rank in January 2022, 2023, 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2129/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education the status of a proposed school in south Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2131/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education the status of the new secondary school in Kildare south (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2113/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grants available to a community group to assist with the cost of a yearly musical festival; the terms involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2123/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the plans for another round of sports capital grants this year; the possible timeframe involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2116/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position with a day care centre in Kildare South (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2121/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position with a day care centre in Kildare South (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2122/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice the up-to-date position with funding for a project in Kildare South (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2124/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the Funding Our Future policy, published by the Government in May 2022; the current estimate for the shortfall in core funding for the higher education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2125/25]

New lobbying 21 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
Sensational Kids CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
- Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Programme for Government
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Consultation on wildlife policy
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Cross-cutting issues of corporate power, climate justice, humanitarian & ODA
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.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
- Writing to Minister for Health and all TDs and Senators to raise awareness of SUDEP Action Day 2024 and providing details of a new Irish study on the prevalence of SUDEP in Ireland.

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 106 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 106 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 Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Social Protection
- Emailed a number of DPOs to inform them of the issues facing the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and to ask for support with our call on Government to include a reference to committing to adequately resourcing NAS to ensure equal access to independent advocacy in the Programme for Government.
Chime Education and Training
- Seeking the inclusion of Irish Sign Language as an examination subject in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
Value Retail Dublin Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on National Planning Framework regarding challenges and opportunities facing Ireland’s retail sector.
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- IPHA Programme for Government asks - (i) Support IP Rights for medicines in Europe; (ii) Faster access to new medicines and (iii) A Life Science Policy for Ireland
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Correspondence with Government formation teams communicating ACE Ireland's key asks and asking for these to be considered in any Government formation talks.
- Correspondence to relevant political representatives in light of Government Formation talks.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Representations on Programme for Government
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Invitations to attend the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting and Conference 22nd November 2024.
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Education and Training
- Expand the WALK peer supported Transition Programme
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
Sensational Kids CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
- Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 20 returns Agriculture · Employment
- IFA Funding Proposals for the Tillage Sector
- 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
- IFA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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.
Cork Chamber · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Life Sciences Strategy
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health
- Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
Rehab Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
- 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
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI General Election Campaign
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicinal Regulations.
- Forestry policy and programmes
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Programme for Government
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
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.
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at HRI Awards
- Attendance at Curragh racecourse
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships 2024
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Budget briefing on association proposals
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Calling for action on priorities for people with disabilities to be included in the the next programme for government
County Kildare LEADER Partnership CLG Community
- Restoration of listed former school building
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- 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.
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
County Kildare Chamber · 9 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Meeting with Ministers Heydon & Lawless in Oireachtas
- Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day
- Kildare Chamber Dail Dinner
- Kildare Economic Forum
- Chamber President's speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
- Chamber President's speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
- Chamber Chief Executives speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
- Local Enterprise Office Ten Year Anniversary Event
- Q3 2024 Chamber Member Sentiment Report
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Programme for Government Negotiations
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- 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
Macra na Feirme · 4 returns Health · Agriculture
- Ewe book launched by Make the Moove and Minister Heydon and outlining the challenges with health and wellbeing supports for rural young people
- Nitrates uncertainties regarding policy and communication with farmers
- Macra's National Conference for Young Farmers and Rural Youth
- Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
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
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
CPSMA Education and Training
- Capitation

Seán Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 4 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education the name of the schools in counties Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Laois, Offaly, Kildare and Meath undertaking the transition year programme in the current academic year; the number of pupils undertaking the programme in each of the identified schools, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1067/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education when construction is likely to commence on a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1069/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education the specific steps that are being taken by her to ensure that children on the autistic spectrum and other children with special educational needs are accommodated in their local communities rather than being assigned to schools in areas that are often remote from their homes and support networks and which necessitates considerable additional transport costs; if she accepts that this well-established approach constitutes a negation of the principle of care and education in the community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1070/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the specific steps he has taken to ensure the total prevention of illegal encampments taking place across the Curragh Plains in 2025 (details supplied); the costs incurred by his Department in dealing with the incursions and the inevitable clean ups that are necessary in the aftermath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1068/25]

New lobbying 10 returns

Value Retail Dublin Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on National Planning Framework regarding challenges and opportunities facing Ireland’s retail sector.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Sensational Kids CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
- Seeking Funding for Therapy Services delivered by Sensational Kids
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Met with Seán Ó Fearghaíl to discuss our Irish Aid funded programme and our manifesto asks for the upcoming general election.
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.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 8 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
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.
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- 1 - Disability Service Providers lobby Government on the run into the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability & familes in a campaign spearheaded by the NFVSP. 2 To lobby newly elected represenatives to ensure key disablity issues remain a prominent feature on the agenda of the upcoming programme for government from service provider perspective and the disability sector nationally.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2024 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- 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