Tipperary South — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Tipperary South TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 11 questions · 75 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 1 Michael Murphy

Voted against 2 Mattie McGrath · Seamus Healy

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Mattie McGrath · Michael Murphy

Voted against 1 Seamus Healy

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Mattie McGrath · Michael Murphy

Voted against 1 Seamus Healy

Mattie McGrath — Independent 3 votes · 10 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to extend the planning fees waiver further in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1643/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is a coordinated policy for local authorities in relation to the way they deal with large levels of snowfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1696/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what provisions are made for those who are unable to avail of the electricity credit allowance due to the meter being installed by the landlord (details supplied). [46547/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with Bus Éireann to amend the rules to allow those over 70 years-of-age continue to drive school busses, subject to annual medical examinations, to help alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1657/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the new Clonmel Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1694/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to re-open the Power Up grant; the number of businesses who were awarded funds under the scheme; if the number of applications met anticipated levels; the number of applicants from Tipperary; the number of refused applications; the reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1714/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education if she will work with Bus Éireann to amend the rules to allow those over 70 years-of-age continue to drive school busses, subject to annual medical examinations, to help alleviate the shortage of school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1658/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently available in the Cahir, Clonmel Garda district; the grades and unit the Gardaí are assigned to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1693/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total cost of the rapid-build homes at Haywood Road, Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1695/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will re-consider the re-opening Of St. Brigid’s palliative care unit in Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary; the current position on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1703/25]

New lobbying 39 returns

Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Pre-budget and pre-manifesto lobbying
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 19 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
- South Tipperary IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities
- 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
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
- Sharing Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
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."
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
County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce Local Government
- Support Needed for Tipperary Businesses After Severe Snow
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 Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing to Oireachtas members on the 24.09.24 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the Family Resource Centre National Forum’s (FRCNF) calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000, ahead of Budget 2025.
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Act 2024
South Tipperary Development CLG Finance
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding levels for the upcoming LEADER programme

Michael Murphy — Fine Gael 3 votes · 1 question · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an urgent update on the new Garda community headquarters for south Tipperary to be located in Clonmel (details supplied); the status of the tender process; if a contractor has been appointed; and the likely start date on this new facility. [1807/25]

New lobbying 31 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 19 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
- South Tipperary IFA Briefing - Budget 2025 Priorities
- 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
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."
County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce · 2 returns Local Government
- Support Needed for Tipperary Businesses After Severe Snow
- Uisce Éireann
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Irish Red Cross · 2 returns Community
- Sought support for CLAR funding for a new ambulance for the Carrick on Suir Branch
- Sought support for CLAR funding for a new ambulance for the Carrick on Suir Branch
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
South Tipperary Development CLG Finance
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding levels for the upcoming LEADER programme
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

Seamus Healy — Independent 3 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 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
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."
County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce Local Government
- Support Needed for Tipperary Businesses After Severe Snow
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.