Waterford — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 27 questions · 404 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 John Cummins · Mary Butler

Voted against 2 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 John Cummins · Mary Butler

Voted against 2 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 John Cummins · Mary Butler

Voted against 2 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 24 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 · 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
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.
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 22 questions · 81 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 8 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will address the policies underpinning a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46589/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of staff accommodation units currently provided by Children’s Health Ireland, by location; the number once the new Children’s Hospital is opened and other sites are vacated; and if Children’s Health Ireland has any plans for providing staff accommodation. [46590/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to allegations of potential data regulation breaches at a location (details supplied) due to certain remote work arrangements; and if he has sought or received any information regarding this from the institution concerned. [46662/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels and vacancies for relevant child and adolescent mental health teams covering County Waterford. [46668/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the resource allocation and spending to date by his Department on implementation of the National Traveller Health Action plan launched in 2022; where that spend is directed; and if the spend is once-off or recurring, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46741/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he has considered funding access for children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma to a trial (details supplied); if he is aware of any other EU Member States which facilitate or do not facilitate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46758/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the current and planned future arrangements for healthcare workers with long covid. [46900/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of times the National Ambulance Service issued a NASCAP Level 2, 3, and 4 notice, for each relevant day for the period 2022 to 2024, inclusive. [46904/24]
Children 7 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if access to a dietitian will be provided for disability services users at a location (details supplied); and if he received a risk assessment or business case regarding same. [46661/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children on a waiting list for assessment of need in County Waterford; and the average length of time it takes a child in Waterford to receive an assessment. [46664/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children on a CDNT waiting list for therapy or assessment or any other appointment in County Waterford. [46665/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the staffing levels and vacancies for relevant children’s disability network teams covering County Waterford. [46666/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details and number of applications received, and awards made, under the children’s disability service grant fund in 2024, by county, in tabular form. [46676/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to advise on a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); if the organisation confirmed it has received funding for pay increases for workers under the public sector pay deal; if he can intervene to ensure that this is passed on to workers as intended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46755/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the staffing composition of HSE speech and language services, including the number of managers and therapists, that cover the Tramore and Kilmeadan areas in County Waterford; the number of approved posts; the number of filled posts; the number of maternity cover posts needed in 2025 and the number which are filled. [46903/24]
Education 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the timeline for 2025 for seeking funding through the summer works programme for school maintenance; and the relevant dates for application and decision. [46663/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the reason NEPS psychology services are unable to diagnose autism. [46667/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education when a school (details supplied) will receive a modular unit for a special class, which is needed as a matter of urgency; and if she will contact the school to provide clarity on the timeline in order that the school can proceed as planned with opening the special class for the September 2025 intake. [46722/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education if consideration was given to expanding the scope of the investigation relating to abuse in religious schools to involve all schools; if she plans to address historical abuse which occurred in schools not run by religious orders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46740/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the status of provision of additional accommodation for a school (details supplied) to open an ASD Class; the timeframe for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46898/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education the reports requested, commissioned, or otherwise received by her Department relating to building defects at a school (details supplied); if there are plans to rectify these defects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1339/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Justice if funding already approved under the immigrant investor programme will be released to enable the completion of the national child development centre in Kildare; if there is a reason why this funding has not been released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46756/24]

New lobbying 81 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 Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
- IPHA General Election Manifesto asks - (i) Faster Access to new Medicines and (ii) Increased number of Clinical Trials.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Life Sciences strategy for Ireland
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Inclusion Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Manifesto
- Manifesto
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 political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
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.
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
GSK Health
- Vaccination policy
Avista Health
- Sinn Féin Manifesto for Health Launch
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- Attendance at the Sinn Féin Ard Fhéis with the Oireachtas Disability Group
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
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.
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation
- Fostering Thriving Towns and Cities:
- Cost of Doing Business
- Essential Infrastructure Development:
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to Sinn Fein Health Manifesto Launch
Pfizer · 2 returns Health
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
- Access to an antiviral medication for the treatment of COVID-19
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Danone Ireland Health
- Letter to Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health, David Cullinane seeking a meeting to provide an overview of Danone Specialised Nutrition and discuss the role of medical nutrition in delivering positive health outcomes for patients and benefits to the health system.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Invite to Leinster House briefing on the burden of influenza in Ireland
- Life Sciences Strategy for Ireland
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for the South-East
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health
- Radiation therapy services
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Health manifesto launch attendance
- Pre-Budget policy priorities
- 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."
Roche Health
- Patient access to new medicines
JKS Communications Health
- manifesto and pfg
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 Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- Press release reiterating Calls for Greater Investment in Mental Health as Budget 2025 Falls Short of Addressing Growing and Urgent Needs
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Home care providers received a notification that the HSE would cease issuing additional home care hours for older people on the waiting list for home support in HSE Community Health Office 1.
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.
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
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 · 3 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
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
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
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Public Childcare
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- A Pre-Budget Submission to Government was sent to Ministers for Finance, Health/Mental Health & Education on 31/07/2024. The submission focused on key ICP issues in health/mental health, education & finance (VAT). A General Election Manifesto Submission was sent to 6 political party leaders & copied to the health, education & finance spokespersons on 31/07/2024. The parties concerned were Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Green Party, Labour Party, Sinn Féin & Social Democrats https://tinyurl.com/mr42u8xn
Pender & Associates Ltd · 3 returns Health
- Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector
- Issues facing the Oral Healthcare sector
- Meeting to discuss parties position on the future of Oral healthcare
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Mental Health Bill (2024)
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- Tobacco legislation
- Sinn Fein's healthcare plan
- Secure support tobacco control measures
Diageo Ireland Health
- To provide a briefing on the emerging trends and growth opportunities for non alc.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

John Cummins — Fine Gael 3 votes · 5 questions · 92 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Cummins asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the expansion of State-funded IVF treatment, as announced in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1974/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Cummins asked the Minister for Health the criteria that will apply to families seeking to avail of State-funded IVF treatment who already have a child born previously through privately funded IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1975/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Cummins asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient residential beds available in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1976/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Cummins asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds available in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1977/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of special classes in mainstream primary and secondary schools in each county, for the years 2020 to 2024 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1978/25]

New lobbying 92 returns

Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing for All and National Planning Framework
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.
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
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
Threshold · 2 returns Housing
- Threshold's general election asks.
- Programme for Government
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
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 · 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
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.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Delivered a cover letter outlining the benefits of the SLP and a document containing letters of support for the SLP Bill from over 100 auctioneers and estate agents.
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
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation
- Fostering Thriving Towns and Cities:
- Cost of Doing Business
- Essential Infrastructure Development:
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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Heritage · Housing
- Consultation on wildlife policy
- Seeking engagement regarding housing policy priorities for 2025
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Ibec · 2 returns EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (‘NIS2’) requirements
- Business priorities for the South-East
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- Share position on Transitional Arrangements in the Planning and Development Bill
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."
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
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.
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Briefing on key priorities for water and wastewater infrastructure and investment in Ireland over the new Government term.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Programme for Government
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
Rehab Group · 2 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
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI General Election Campaign
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- Forestry policy and programmes
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
S & K Carey Ltd Housing
- Seeking update from Uisce Eireann on connection application
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Submission on IIP policy priorities for government programme
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Programme for Government Negotiations
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
- Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Inclusion in upcoming Programme for Government
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
Irish Bookmakers Association · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Taxation
- General Scheme of Gambling Regulation bill and Amendments
- Information regarding taxation
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Highlighting key challenges around Gambling Regulation Act
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
CPSMA Education and Training
- Capitation

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 126 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 126 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.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI wrote to Minister Butler in relation to the Ministers correpondence on NHI's 'It's Not Fair' campaign. NHI were disappointed with the Minister's comments on NHI's campaign and her characterisation of NHI's position on care standards which was incorrect. NHI have always supported regulation and have never defended substandard care in public, private and voluntary nursing homes.
- Minister Mary Butler attended our NHI Annual Conference on the 19th September and made the opening address for the conference
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
ALONE · 2 returns Health
- Budget funding for loneliness
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
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.
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
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland · 3 returns 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.
- Letter to Ministers Donnelly and Butler again seeking an urgent meeting to discuss and highlight serious concerns with aspects of the Mental Health Bill 2024 and required amendments needed to ensure it serves its purpose for those with serious mental illness requiring treatment.
- Post meeting letter and summary document outlining the issues, concerns and solutions discussed with officials of the Mental Health unit of the Department of Health on the current iteration on the mental health Bill 2024.
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.
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
GSK · 2 returns Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
- Older adults RSV pathfinder programme
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 4 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness of the work of Irish Hospice Foundation generally and the Caru programme specifically.
- 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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 36 returns Employment · Agriculture
- Cost of Employment
- Cost of Employment
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Dairy - 2024 General Election
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow & Beef
- Suckler Cow Supports - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- 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
- Beef Calf from Dairy Herds Rearing Scheme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Wildlife Control Programme
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Farmer Liability in Payment for TB Testing
- Seed Potato
- Seed Potato
- Equine
- Equine
- Deer Management Programme - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- 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
- Development of Vaccine for TB - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- Parasite Control Programme
- Parasite Control Programme
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- BVD
- BVD
- Johnes
- Johnes
- VAT Rate on Vaccines - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
- 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
- Regional Veterinary Laboratories - IFA Submission to all Political Parties and Dáil Éireann Candidates for the 2024 General Election
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.
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
Pieta House Health
- Requesting statutory support for Pieta's self-harm and suicide intervention programmes and for full implementation of Sharing the Vision
Fold Ireland Health
- Wrote to Minister Mary Butler regarding funding on 12th November 2024
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Taxation
- Fostering Thriving Towns and Cities:
- Cost of Doing Business
- Essential Infrastructure Development:
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
- Budget 2025 Finance Bill
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Energy and Natural Resources
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
- Climate Act and Programme for Gov't
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and EU
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business priorities for the South-East
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 4 returns Health
- Invite the Minister for Older people, Mary Butler to attend presentation on Meals on Wheels services and the Network in the AV Room of Leinster House
- 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
- Thank you letter/email and copy of presentation to Minister Mary Butler and Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor for attending National meals on Wheels Network Presentation in the AV Room of Leinster House
- Invite Minister for Older People Mary Butler, TD to open the National Meals on Wheels Network Annual Conference in November
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- The PSI's Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2025
- Press release reiterating Calls for Greater Investment in Mental Health as Budget 2025 Falls Short of Addressing Growing and Urgent Needs
- Invitation to Minister Butler to attend PSI Annual Conference 2025 in Athlone from 13-15 November 2024
Home and Community Care Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
- Invitations & attendance at HCCI events
- Home care workforce issues
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
Rehab Group · 3 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
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- LGBT Ireland Pre Budget Submission
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI General Election Campaign
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
S & K Carey Ltd Housing
- Seeking update from Uisce Eireann on connection application
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
- Public Childcare
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Sharing views on issues of concern to home care sector
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
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- Information regarding taxation
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
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