Wicklow-Wexford — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Wicklow-Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 95 questions · 73 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 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

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

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Brian Brennan — Fine Gael 3 votes · 14 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting times of up to one hour for response on the Caredoc phone line in Arklow; if so, the measures he is putting in place to alleviate this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46917/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the status of the promised provision of free HRT in January 2025; the reason for the delay; when free HRT will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1055/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the status of the primary healthcare centre for Gorey; the timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1136/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to reduce the waiting list for orthodontic treatment for children in Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1500/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a special class (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1463/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education whether a rural school (details supplied) would be eligible for a whole school building upgrade rather than relying on constant emergency works applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1730/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a special class for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1731/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA site visits to County Wexford made in the past 18 months; the specific locations of these visits; the results to date of any such visits, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1138/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of IDA site visits to County Wicklow made in the past 18 months, in tabular form; the specific locations of these visits; the results to date of any such visits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1139/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when she expects to announce the awards for the community centres investment fund 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1175/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the senior's alert scheme; when a decision will be made on the inclusion for new technology for the next iteration scheme being considered by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1328/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media whether her Department provides any grant aid or funding to assist a sports club in acquisition of land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1258/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether there are any rental stipulations for a community organisation seeking to apply for the workplace adaptation grant; whether the grant can be used to pay retrospectively for any assessment required to formulate a quote; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1663/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the mother and baby institutions payment scheme, taking into account the urgent medical need of the applicant for their enhanced medical card as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1273/25]

New lobbying 5 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
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 Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy

Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 7 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
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

Malcolm Byrne — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 81 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 81 total

Education 13 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46742/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the pilot school bus schemes envisioned under School Transport 2030 published in 2024 and, in particular, on the planned pilot scheme to operate in north Wexford. [46743/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46744/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the approved summer works scheme to repair the roof at a school (details supplied); her Department's approach to the health and safety concerns regarding the roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46745/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the planned development of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46746/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on planned repairs to the recreational facilities at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46747/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school classrooms of 30 pupils or more and their locations around Ireland. [46748/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that have indicated that they will offer classes in Foreign languages from September 2025; and the languages offered [46749/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within her Department; if training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46751/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1577/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of plans for the development of an additional special educational needs class at a school (details supplied). [1704/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of the introduction of the two new pilot subjects for the Leaving Certificate (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1705/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education the status of the planned development of a school (details supplied); and the timetable for completion of this project. [1706/25]
Health 10 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update, including a timetable of delivery, for the planned new primary care centre for Gorey, County Wexford. [46792/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to provide an update, including a timetable for delivery, for the planned new ambulance base for Gorey, County Wexford. [46793/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to outline the range of services provided at Arklow primary care centre, County Wicklow; the proposals, if any, to expand the range of services available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46794/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to outline the range of services provided at Carnew primary care centre, County Wicklow; the proposals, if any, to expand the range of services available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46795/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the proposals he has to increase the number of doctors operating in general practice nationally, and also specifically in both counties Wicklow and Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46796/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the cost to date of work relating to the construction of the National Children’s Hospital; to indicate a timetable for opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46797/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the cost to date of work relating to the construction of the planned National Maternity Hospital; to indicate a timetable for opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46798/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the cost to date of the May 2021 cyberattack on the Health Service Executive; the measures that have now been implemented to protect against future such attacks; and any concerns that he may have concerning cybersecurity in the Health Service. [46799/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to outline supports provided by his Department and/or the Health Service Executive to section 38 and section 39 organisations to address cybersecurity; if he is satisfied as to the level of such security in such organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46800/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within the Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments [46801/24]
Further and Higher Education 10 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of second level schools that have exchange programmes with other EU countries that are supported through the Erasmus programme; the number of students involved; the countries involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46750/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the Funding Our Future policy, published by Government in May, 2022; the current estimate for the shortfall in core funding for the higher education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1479/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans, if any, to fund improvements in basic research equipment in our higher education institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1480/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the establishment of professorships at the Technological Universities. [1481/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the development of the Wexford campus of South East Technological University. [1482/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures available to students to assist with the financial costs of pursuing the graduate education in medicine programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1483/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to state his policy on the development of Confucius Institutes at Irish universities; the role that will be played in these institutes by the Chinese government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1484/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline measures being put in place by his Department to address skills shortages in the construction industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1485/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if the Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1486/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1582/25]
Foreign 9 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on the continued detention of the political prisoner (details supplied) in Hong Kong, on efforts made by his Department to raise the case with Chinese authorities; if he is concerned by the use by China of its national security law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46782/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the actions taken during 2024 at international level by Ireland in support of Ukraine and against the illegal invasion by Russia; the number of public statements or press releases issued by his Department on Ukraine during 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46783/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline Ireland’s continued support for the United Nations 1967 Outer Space Treaty and Ireland’s opposition to proposed amendments by Russia to that Treaty in November/December, 2024; the position of Ireland on the development of space law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46785/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department has undertaken an examination of Project 2025, the transition plan developed by the United States Heritage Foundation, and if he would outline the assessment of its potential implications for Ireland. [46786/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI, if the Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46787/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1581/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the preparations that are being put in place for Ireland’s hosting of a meeting of the European political community during Ireland’s EU Presidency in 2026; the themes being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government’s approach to Tibet; if he is concerned regarding ongoing human rights abuses by the Chinese Communist Party in Tibet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1783/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans by Government to mark in 2026 the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the role of Irish people in the establishment and growth of the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1784/25]
Housing 9 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his position with regard to Ireland’s membership of the Antarctic Treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46784/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of additional powers granted to local authorities and the number of powers removed from local authorities over the ten-year period 2015 to 2024 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1227/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on planned revisions to the Rural Planning Guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1228/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the factors used to determine the property price ceilings for the first home scheme by local authority area; if he would consider examining such ceilings by local electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1229/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to provide for a new local infrastructure housing activation fund or similar measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1232/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria under which a tenant may purchase a home that they are renting from a local authority; the criteria if the property is a detached dwelling or bungalow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1234/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures taken by his Department and by local authorities to address cybersecurity; if he is satisfied as to the level of such security in his Department and such authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1235/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; if training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1236/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1584/25]
Environment 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1579/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the progress under Part 3 of the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 with regard to the rollout of CCTV and other technologies for the purposes of preventing illegal dumping; the number of local authorities that have now adopted the relevant codes in line with this Act and where the provisions of this Act are being used by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1710/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of reports of serious cybersecurity incidents to his Department impacting on any Government Department or agency by the National Cyber Security Centre during each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the number of such cases where it was suspected that a foreign state was involved; if he can identify such states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1711/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the progress on meeting Ireland’s planned target of 80% of energy being generated by renewable sources by 2030; the barriers he sees to meeting that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures being taken to address poor air quality in breach of World Health Organisation guidelines, to identify particular towns or geographical areas of concern to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1713/25]
Justice 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí assigned to Rosslare Europort at year end for each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1348/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice the number of projects with which her Department is currently engaged under the immigrant investor programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1349/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice when her Department will release the final tranche of funds under the immigrant investor programme to a group (details supplied) for its sports campus project; if her Department will meet with the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1350/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1585/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice if she, or any officials in her Department, have received any official reports or briefings from agencies of the State since 2015 outlining concerns about any members or former members of the Oireachtas being engaged in espionage or activities that could be deemed to compromise the security of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1660/25]
Enterprise 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Employment his position on the EU Canada Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement; when it is intended that Ireland will ratify the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46788/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans to hold a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the European Unified Patent Court System; the level of current engagement with the court system by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46789/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Employment the number of enterprises who have registered for Power Up grants, by local authority area, to date; the number that have been approved for funding; the total sums of funding paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46790/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence within his Department; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI (including large language models) in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46791/24]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1575/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of foster parents and the number of children in foster care in the State in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [1599/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Tusla foster link workers employed in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; the average number of foster families and children assigned to each foster link worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures taken to address cybersecurity by section 38 and section 39 organisations funded by his Department; the types of funding provided by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1601/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the age profile of those employed in agriculture; the measures he has put in place to encourage younger people into farming and the outcomes of those measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1353/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the priorities of the Government in relation to negotiations on the next Common Agricultural Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1354/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1574/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his/her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1576/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he, or any officials in his Department, have received any official reports or briefings from agencies of the State since 2015, outlining concerns about any members or former members of the Oireachtas being engaged in espionage or activities that could be deemed to compromise the security of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1659/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1589/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1591/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Finance if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence, AI, within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1580/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department and agencies under the aegis of his Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if his Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1586/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1590/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1588/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department and agencies under the aegis of her Department have policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Department and those agencies; whether training has been provided to staff on the use of AI; if her Department has used AI, including large language models, in the preparation of legislation or statutory instruments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1587/25]

New lobbying 61 returns

Children's Books Ireland CLG · 2 returns 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
- 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.
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.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Improved support for youth services in the context of the Programme for Government
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Education and Training · Justice and Equality
- Sent a copy of ICOS' General Election Manifesto and requested that the proposals are taken into consideration for policy positions. Proposals included housing, education and immigration considerations. The manifesto was send to heads of policy in each party also.
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
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.
GSK Health
- To demonstrate return on investment from adult vaccination
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Consultation on wildlife policy
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training · Budgetary matters
- Hustings Event to debate funding for higher education in advance of the 2024 General Election
- Continued funding & retention of the Department. of Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Ibec Arts
- Budget 2025 priorities for screen industries
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Programme for Government
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
Insight Consultants · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Health
- to inform people of the benefits of independent living in later years
- To help secure a tax exemption for those who join a fitness club
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- As part of European Fertility week 2024, NISIG wanted to highlight Ireland’s improvement in its ranking in Fertility Europe’s policy survey. We want to see Ireland increase its standing and strengthen supports regarding policy related to fertility treatment, including commencement of the health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024), widening criteria for publicly funded treatment, workplace support. This will need to be fully funded.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Sough to secure LGBT+ policy asks in Govovernment formed resulting from 2024 General Election
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT key asks for Programme for Government
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
- 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
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- Planning and Development Bill 2023
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Digital Passports and Access to the Internet
- Programme for Government Negotiations
Flutter Entertainment PLC Justice and Equality
- Correspondence in relation to the Gambling Regulation Bill
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
Red Flag Consulting Limited Justice and Equality
- Highlighting key challenges around Gambling Regulation Act