Wicklow — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 37 questions · 414 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 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 3 votes · 5 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education when construction of the new secondary school in Blessington, County Wicklow will commence. [1837/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education when she will sanction the next stage of the building project in a school (details supplied). [1838/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education if she plans to move the marking scheme for the Junior Certificate to grades at a 10% interval, similar to what currently applies for the Leaving Certificate. [1839/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health the number of staff based at the primary care centre in Baltinglass, County Wicklow, both part-time and full-time; and what their roles are. [1836/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health if advanced paramedics courses are being run by the National Ambulance Service at present in County Wicklow; and if not, if there are plans to do so. [1840/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Dunmoy Properties Limited · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Blessington Draft Local Area Plan 2025 for Dunmoy's South Blessington Lands.
- Blessington Draft Local Area Plan 2025 for Dunmoy's South Blessington Lands.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
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

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 3 votes · 11 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to introduce funding streams or grants, of approximately €50,000, for schools for medium-to-large-scale projects, such as the development of new playgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1302/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if there are plans to introduce funding streams or grants, of approximately €50,000, for the development of new playgrounds on school grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1303/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for details of the status and timelines for all school building projects in Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1384/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the number of school bus routes still not in operation, including details of the areas and schools serviced by these routes and how many children are impacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1385/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education for an update on the planned changes to the school transport scheme for the 2025/26 school year, including the reduction of the distance a student must live from their school in order to be eligible for the scheme and the removal of the “closest school” requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1386/25]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans being made to ensure that people, including asylum seekers, are not forced out of temporary accommodation once periods of cold weather end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1293/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures that are being put in place to end the situation in which asylum seekers must be rough sleeping in order to avail of or re-enter emergency accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1295/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update and timeline on the progress being made for the provision of a system of permanent accommodation being provided for all asylum seekers while their asylum applications are being processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1297/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures that have been put in place to source alternative accommodation options and stop the housing of asylum seekers in tented accommodation without adequate heating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1299/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for waiting times for the school dental programme in Wicklow, including details of how frequently a child currently receives a dental check-up under the programme during their time in primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1383/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health for details of wait times for CAMHS services in Wicklow for Q3 and Q4 of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1387/25]

New lobbying 56 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Email correspondance to outline Community Law & Mediation’s Programme for Government priorities focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid) and climate.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Environment
- Correspondence with relevant Oireachtas members sharing ACE Ireland's General Election manifesto with key policy asks for their consideration.
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
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN attended the Fair Seas Rally where support was shown for the MPA legislation to be published urgently aand DPOs where lobbied to do what they can to get the Marine Protected Area Bill published urgently.
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 · 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 policy teams to request that LGI's policy asks are included in Political party manifestos, in light of General Election 2024.
ActionAid Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
- Sharing priorities for COP29 with minister and relevant committee - highlighting 4 key actions Ireland can take to show true climate leadership
- Share with a number of Oireachtas members and MEPS - ActionAid's report on ' Towards a gender-responsive transposition of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive', and invite to webinare on the same.
- Contacted party leaders and relevant spokespeople for Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Social Democrats and Labour about the 4 key considerations for Programme for government.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to all parties climate and environment spokespeople outlining Coalition 2030's election manifesto
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
- Launch of report on High-Level Recommendations for Funding Nature Restoration in Ireland
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit to Jigsaw Wicklow
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 Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Children and Youth Affairs
- NWC Feminist Climate Justice Report
- Public Childcare
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.
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community · Housing
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
- Differential Rent Scheme
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- LNG and Government Policy on Energy Security and re Fossil Fuels
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
- International Fossil Fuel Phase Out and COP29
- Oireachtas Committee on Climate re engagement with Ministers
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.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Implementation of Deposit Return Scheme Ireland
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Poverty Reduction (Use of Surplus Renewable Energy) Bill published by Deputy Paul McAuliffe & Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan
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

John Brady — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 21 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken, and the current situation in respect of his commitment, to provide free HRT in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46570/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health following the Budget 2025 announcement of free HRT, to confirm whether the patient will have to pay a dispensing fee to the pharmacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46571/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the current weight management services in operation across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1252/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the number of staff working in weight management services broken down, by location and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1253/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the number of current staff vacancies in weight management services broken down, by location and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1254/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the details of the plans that are in place to fill current vacancies in weight management clinics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1255/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of people on waiting lists, detailing times, area, and service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1256/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if patients on current waiting lists for weight management services can avail of the NTPF to secure treatment in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the current policy in relation to mixed-sex wards in Irish hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1448/25]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current status of respite services previously provided at St Catherine’s, Newcastle, County Wicklow (details supplied) which was suspended by the HSE in October 2024 pending the securing of an alternative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1250/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on whether the Tusla Child and Family Agency has not being compliant with EU public procurement law and Irish public procurement guidelines with regard to money being spent by it on the purchase of services for children and for adults in need who are under their care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1464/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give a narrative statement showing whether all public service contracts providing care for children and separately adults with needs in Tusla’s care have been compliant with public procurement laws since 1 January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1465/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the date, and number of, contracts awarded to provide care for children and adults with needs, respectively, for Tusla; the value of each contract; the identity of the persons the contracts were awarded to as if complying with EU law; if he will he take measures to insist that Tusla and its officials comply with the duties to publish public contract notices and public contract award notices in e-Tender and the Official Journal of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1466/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education the start date of a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46360/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the application for private school transportation for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46781/24]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details on plans to ensure that cherry laurel which has been removed from the Glen of the Downs does not regrow in areas that have been cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1285/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details on when the work to eradicate all remaining cherry laurel from the Glen of the Downs will take place; the costs associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1286/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the strength of the Garda traffic unit in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1460/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of the Garda traffic unit who have issued fixed notice charges in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1461/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of a passport application for a child (details supplied); if the application will be expedited as the applicants travel date is imminent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46573/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of collisions involving e-scooters in the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1449/25]

New lobbying 15 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
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Discussion on current National Aviation Policy
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Visit to Jigsaw Wicklow
Ibec EU Affairs
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (‘NIS2’) requirements
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."
daa plc Transport
- Letter to Deputy John Brady, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Transport and Communications
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Outreach to share concerns in the taxi industry regarding VAT liabilities for taxi drivers, the potential impact on drivers' livelihoods, and the need for specific guidance on this issue.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Health
- Mental Health Bill (2024)

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Sharing new ActionAid research with a number of DPOs which shows that Climate finance grants from the Global North for climate-hit countries are grossly insufficient to support climate action and the necessary transitions. Climate finance grants amount to just 1/20th of the Global South public finance going to fossil fuels and industrial agriculture.
- Wrote to the Irish delegation and foreign affairs committee ahead of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings regarding the detrimental impacts on poverty, human rights and women’s rights in particular, of the international financial institutions.
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Local Development Companies Network CLG Community
- Oireachtas Members were invited to an event highlighting issues of interest to disadvantaged communities
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Insurance Ireland · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to issue the insurance sector's priorities for the General Election and new government.
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish motor insurance industry
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 224 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 224 returns

AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Request for meeting to discuss how access to further education can achieved through the National Access Plan
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
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
Save the Children UK · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Thank you letter to the Taoiseach for speaking at UNGA side event
- Taoiseach speaks at UNGA side event on the impact of conflict on children in Gaza
Chime Education and Training
- Seeking the inclusion of Irish Sign Language as an examination subject in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- The crisis facing the hospitality sector
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Sectoral funding and pay issues
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI wrote to the Taoiseach in relation to his interview in the Irish Times “Care services for most vulnerable not good enough, says Simon Harris” published on Saturday last 21st December. Nursing Homes Ireland is pleased to note your express commitment recognising the urgent need to improve care services for older people, carers, and vulnerable members of our society. The prioritisation of this issue in the Programme for Government is both timely and essential.
- Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
Banteer Community Childcare Services Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- public funding
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Email correspondance to outline Community Law & Mediation’s Programme for Government priorities focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid) and climate.
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Comhlám's Justice for Palestine group emailed TDs requesting support for the Occupied Territories Bill
ALONE Health
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- As part of our 'Hands Up for Children' campaign, we created both an Election Manifesto and a wish list for the new Programme for Government, all of which are available on our website: https://pein.ie/hands-up-for-children/
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government
The Irish Traveller Movement · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland Health
- Request for Commitment to Support Cancer Clinical Trials in Ireland
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Achieving Carbon Reduction targets
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Volunteering Ireland Community
- General Elections Manifesto 2024
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- Correspondence to political stakeholders regarding MFI's General Election Manifesto.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Localise Youth and Community Service CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Text send to Taoiseach Simon Harris in November 2024 regarding the launch of the National Youth Volunteer Portfolios.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services · 3 returns Foreign Affairs · Health
- A letter to political party leaders from the CEO was sent in November calling for a commitment to campaign to bring an end to the atrocities and human rights violations being perpetrated within Gaza in particular in relation to children's rights and protection of healthcare.
- A letter by Mental Health Reform sent to the Taoiseach in November calling for prioritisation of progress of the Mental Health Bill was co-signed by the CEO.
- CEO co-signed a letter sent to the Taoiseach in September by Mental Health Reform calling for the prioritisation of adequate funding for mental health services in the Budget.
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.
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Health
- IASLT issued a statement on recruitment concerns associated with the HSE Pay and Numbers strategy.
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
National Youth Council of Ireland · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
GSK Health
- Vaccination policy
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 4 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Invite to An Taoiseach to open the European Grief Conference being hosted in Dublin by Irish Hospice Foundation.
- 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.
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- As a members and allies of Mental Health Reform, a letter was written to An Taoiseach to prioritise funding for Mental Health services as part of Budget 2025.
- A letter sent to An Taoiseach in relation to the implementation of updated policy of the mental health bill.
- A letter sent to An Taoiseach in relation to sustainability of the community and voluntary services.
National Disability Services Association Budgetary matters
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
Hume Brophy Transport
- To discuss aviation connectivity between US and Ireland.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Marriage Equality Anniversary Event
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
- 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)
Cork Chamber · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Limerick Chamber President's Dinner
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for 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.
Shine Health
- An Taoiseach Simon Harris was contacted by Shine to collaborate with a Video Message to be show during the launch of the Green Ribbon campaign.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- A letter sent as part of a coalition of 30 organisations calling for a public model of early education and care.
- Budget 2025
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Limerick Chamber Presidents Dinner and Regional Business Awards. A Speech was given by the President of Limerick Chamber
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Follow up on request made during a visit in August 2024 by An Taoiseach.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters
- To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024.
- To lobby for specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2025
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
- General Election 2024
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Contacted party leaders and relevant spokespeople for Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, Social Democrats and Labour about the 4 key considerations for Programme for government.
- Speaking at a press conference encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
- Speaking at an event encouraging the government to support the Occupied Territories Bill.
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
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Situation in Sudan and responding to humanitarian emergencies
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Meeting to discuss mobile phone and social media in regards to child safety
Coalition 2030 · 2 returns Environment
- Email to party leaders to inform them of Coalition 2030's report 'A Call to Action for Future Generations: Taking Irish Leadership on Intergenerational Equity Forward'
- Email to leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and their parties Programme for Government negotiators
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) · 2 returns Education and Training
- The Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Ensure private and independent HEIs are included in NTF plans, addressing rising legislative and validation costs, with focus on equitable resource allocation.
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Marriage Equality Anniversary Event
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Sending of Dóchas Election Manifesto, requests to distribute amon political party members and inclusion of policies in party manifestos and the programme for government
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy on the regulation of sunbeds in Ireland
Environmental Pillar · 2 returns Environment
- EU Mercosur free trade agreement
- Environmental Pillar Election General Manifesto 2025
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Pfizer · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
- Life Science Strategy and Industrial Policy
Uplift · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- A petition was started asking ministers to legislate so that Isreali warplanes cannot fly through Irish airspace.
- All TDs and Senators were sent letters and emails saying legal action would be taken if the government do not stop all military trade with Israel, all dual-use trade with Israel and the use of Irish airspace for transporting weapons to the Israeli army.
- Ministers were asked to enact the Occupied Territories Bill
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport
- Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy met with Taoiseach Simon Harris and other farming Organsisations for Roundtable discussions.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment
- Pay discrimination and denial of family reunification for migrant Healthcare Assistants.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- Open letter on proposed sector reforms
Ibec · 17 returns Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Agriculture · Housing
- Engineering Industries Ireland 2024 Election Manifesto
- Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD in relation to the European Investigation Order (EIO) Directive
- Technology Ireland letter to An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD on matters of regulation and infrastructure to support digital opportunity
- October European Council
- Irish Medtech Priorities for the Next Government
- Input into Programme for Government
- Property Industry Ireland submission to new Programme for Government
- Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
- Budget 2025
- Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
- Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Sharing Small Firms Association General Election Manifesto
- To ensure better Government understanding in terms of water quality improvement
- Letter outlining challenges facing meat sector arising from Mercosur Trade Agreement
- Ibec President's Dinner
- Ibec event with Simon Harris
- Ibec priorities for new Government
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Party manifestos
- 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."
The HeartBeat Trust Health
- Establish an Eu wide Heart Failure policy and an Eu Network for the development of policy priorities that will lay the groundwork for an EU-level heart failure policy and advocacy strategy
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Update Taoiseach and Minister on NCI's work in Early Childhood Education in the context of capital requirements
daa plc Transport
- Letters to Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and Deputy Mary Lou McDonald regarding daa priorities for the agreed Programme for Government
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Promoting a gender balanced cabinet in the context of government formation
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Community
- Community in Convoy Co. Donegal Project: “A shared space for everyone” Peace IV Funding that was going to be withdrawn that for a community shared space. The Funding had been delayed there was concern the time limit was up to draw down the monies, and the project had not started. Council claimed that this was due to the project not being started and the Community group was at fault. Stranorlar Presbyterian Church in Donegal contacted Councillors in relation to a DFI grant application.
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.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Letter and subsequent emails with Department of Social Protection regarding 221+ members and means tested payments
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Gibney Communications Health
- To engage with the Minister for Health and officials in the Department of Health on the construction of the National Children's Hospital.
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- In-person meeting at Government Buildings for the announcement of 550 new roles
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Programme for Government
NewsBrands Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Defamation
- Copyright
- Defamation
Bank of Ireland Group plc · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
- To brief party leadership on the prevalence of fraud, how fraudsters target Irish consumers, and policy interventions that could help to prevent fraud.
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.
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs
- MSF’s report 'Gaza Death Trap' details how military attacks, the dismantling of the health system, siege and the systematic denial of humanitarian assistance is destroying the conditions needed for life in Gaza.
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 · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Letter signed by CEOs of all organisations in the ODG including Rehab CEO Barry McGinn (Chairperson NDSA) outlining response to Budget 2025 and priorities for Programme for Government. Letter signed by the following CEOs: Elaine Teague (CEO, DFI), Derval McDonagh (CEO, Inclusion Ireland), Des Kenny (Chair, Independent Living Movement Ireland), Philip Watt (Interim CEO, Mental Health Reform), Alison Harnett (CEO, National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers)
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
Irish Red Cross · 2 returns Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Communications in relation to the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) Programme
- Submitted letters with IRCs priorities for the Programme for Government
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Programme for Government
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation & Policy
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Hate Offences Act 2024
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
- Simon Harris, Programme For Government, ICMSA document and meet request.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Wheel Community
- A coalition of ten voluntary health and social care service providers, along with representative bodies from the charity sector, including The Wheel, published an open letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris on Thursday, October 17. In the letter, they urged the Government to establish a sustainable funding model for the sector.
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Justice and Equality
- Law Society submission on Budget 2025
- Programme for Government
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture · Trade
- National Ploughing Championships 2024
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Farming Incomes Crisis
Vodafone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Vodafone's economic and societal contribution and commitment to Ireland
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT Priorities for General Election
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Calling attention to the need for a sustainable model of funding for publicly funded service delivery organisations providing essential public services on behalf of the State
- ODG response to Budget 2025 and priorities for the next Programme for Government
- Calling for sufficient resourcing for disability in Budget 2025
Amnesty International Ireland · 8 returns Transport · EU Affairs · Justice and Equality · Foreign Affairs · Trade
- Letter seeking Irish Government’s position, assurances and action following media reports that civilian aircraft overflew Irish airspace while carrying military material destined for Israel
- Recommendations for EU action in advance of Foreign Affairs Council and European Council meetings concerning the situation in the Middle East
- Communications sent to political parties' leaders on key human rights commitments across many public policy areas we call on political parties to adopt in new Programme for Government and deliver, should they form next Government
- Letters seeking engagement on possible action by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, on catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Sharing new AI research, "You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza" finding that, following 7 October 2023, Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; and related recommended action
- Sharing with political party leaders new AI research finding, following 7 October 2023, Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
- Ahead of December European Council meeting, shared letter from Amnesty's Secretary General , Agnès Callamard, to EU leaders on the situation in Syria
- Signatory to joint letter from members of the Campaign to Pass the Occupied Territories Bill demanding Government pass an Occupied Territories Bill which gives full effect to obligations under international law, as stated clearly by the ICJ, i.e., enact legislation that bans all trade with Israel’s illegal OPT settlements, not just imports of goods
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- General Election
- Encourage DPO's to attend Hustings event re Carer issues held by FCI in advance of the General Election
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government / General Election Manifestos
- Public Childcare
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.
Irish Bioenergy Association · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with the Department officials regarding the then Taoiseach Simon Harris T.D. deliver the opening address at the IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference 2024
- IrBEA letter which was co signed by biomethane developer & producers & bioliquid producers was sent to the Secretary General of the DECC and cc'd to the Secretary General at the DAFM, Secretary General at the DETE, Secretary General at the Department of An Taoiseach and the Secretary General at the DOT. This letter highlighted concerns about imported bioliquids and biomethane fuels under the proposed RHO. The letter was also sent to theTaoiseach Simon Harris T.D. and Tanaiste Michéal Martin T.D.
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Meta’s views on the impact of regulatory delays on the AI competitive landscape in Europe.
- To outline Meta's views on the European AI and privacy regulatory framework.
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) · 2 returns 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.
- Update to Oireachtas members re Programme for Government to include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture
- Macra meet Taoiseach on young farmers and rural youth budget priorities 2025
- Party leaders priorities for young farmers in the general election
- Macra's National Conference for Young Farmers and Rural Youth
John Gallagher · 2 returns Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Met with Taoiseach Simon Harris while he was on a canvass in Drogheda on 3rd October. We had addressed the ongoing efforts by local stakeholders to get a specific taskforce for the town. He confirmed it was still on his agenda.
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Taoiseach Simon Harris regarding Ireland’s ambitions to remain at the forefront of innovation and update on OpenAI operations.
One Family · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters · Children and Youth Affairs
- Co-Signed letter steered by Action Aid re families with leave to remain status being evicted from International Protection Accommodation
- Co-signed letter with Children's Rights Alliance calling for an increase in the Qualified Child Payment (IQC) ahead of Budget 2025
- To ask Government to roll out enhanced payment for children living in Intl Protection Accommodation
- Together For Public pledge for a publicly funded model of Early Childhood Education and school age care system ahead of Budget 2025
- Disseminated One Family Pre-Budget Submission
- One Family Election Manifesto ahead of GE 2024
Transparency International Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- John Devitt added his signature to a joint letter to party leaders from Irish civil society organisations involved in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) requesting deeper action on citizen engagement in the next Programme for Government.
- John Devitt wrote to party leaders, including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, on 20 December 2024 to ask that the promotion of ethics in public office, as well as measures aimed at promoting transparency and stopping corruption are placed at the heart of the next Programme for Government.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Brief on key issues of concern to DRCC that we are advocating to have included in the Programme for Government.
Hardware Association Ireland Housing
- Programme for Government
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government