Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 19 May

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- The continued rising costs of doing business for SME's in Ireland - and the challenges of lack of adequate infrastructure and housing - discussion at the launch of Hacketstown Enterprise Hub 5/3/25
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Thanking Deputy O'Callaghan for highlighting EI's work in extending the Free Travel scheme via a Press Release
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Tobacco and e-cigarette policy
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- E-mail to Minister Jennifer Murnane O'Connor seeking a meeting with both herself and key personnel from the IDA to discuss the need to secure a tenant for the IDA building in Carlow, and to understand the plans for same
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy and legislation concerning sunbeds in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Ibec · 3 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Food Drink Ireland priorities for Department of Health
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Sought support from Minister to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility and visit the facility
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
David Curtin & Co Ltd Health
- Invite members of the Dail, Seanad and MEPs to meet Dr Karl Fagerström and Ms Suely Castro, director of the international platform Quit Like Swedenwho were due to come to Dublin on 28th May. to discuss how Ireland can achieve a smoke free status by 2040.
National College of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
- NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Programme for Government
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 12 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a special chair can be provided for a person (details supplied). [25096/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a replacement set of special footwear prescribed for a person (details supplied) can be provided immediately. [25127/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health her plans to provide adequate funding for the current services and supports available to those with an acquired brain injury, including the funding of an organisation (details supplied); the amount of funding allocated in each of the past five years to the organisation; her plans to add to the services currently available; if each CHO area will be funded to support directly the groups of individuals already established to assist each other in recovery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25905/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the status of a public consultation process relative to establishing a master plan for the development of community facilities on the land owned by the HSE at Lacken, Dublin Road, Kilkenny; the number of submissions made; if a draft report is available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25926/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to arrange for a meeting room to be made available in a facility (details supplied), for use by local organised groups whose members are recovering from major life changing health issues, such as acquired brain injury or stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26162/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces relative to granting transfers on compassionate grounds where a member has an immediate requirement to be stationed close to home for family reasons; the number of such applications being processed currently; the number of such applications made in each of the past five years; the number approved; the number of serving members that have taken long-term compassionate leave in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25129/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed and his preserved pension processed. [25594/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for widow’s pension will be approved for a person (details supplied). [26484/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is in receipt of their full State pension. [26485/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is satisfied with the sampling, testing and oversight of the quality of diesel available in Ireland; if a totally independent agency is needed similar to other EU member States to monitor on a real-time basis the quality and consistency of all tanker loads and batches of diesel available in the State; if he is aware that the inconsistency in the quality of diesel is causing mechanical and operational problems for hauliers; if the EU directive on fuel quality has been transposed into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25237/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will outline his plans for the implementation of the AVMS levy; how the collection of the levy will operate and how the funds will be dispersed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25220/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if an unused Garda barracks that is a listed building will be disposed of to a local community group (details supplied). [26482/25]

New lobbying 10 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 0 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 15 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general home care issues & HCCI updates
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- The continued rising costs of doing business for SME's in Ireland - and the challenges of lack of adequate infrastructure and housing - discussion at the launch of Hacketstown Enterprise Hub 5/3/25
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce & Industry Company Limited by Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Housing, Water, Transport & increases in number & frequency of bus routes; Redesign of Bohernatounish Roundabout required in light of ever increasing traffic levels; N24 and N25 projects; Kilkenny Ring Road completion; Measures to address the Cost of doing Business in Kilkenny including Commercial Rates; Support new Gift Card & support local businesses; Supports for retail & town centre; SETU Campus for Kilkenny; Abbey Quarter next steps; Offshore wind opportunities.
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Community
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
- Programme for Government
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 8 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on negotiations taking place at EU level on the Common Agricultural Policy 2027+. [25604/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mental health supports available for young farmers. [25605/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of all farm payments paid out to farmers in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25989/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the supports available for retrofitting of micro approved housing bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25291/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on a matter (details supplied). [25292/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport his position on funding for transport infrastructure upgrades in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25343/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the funding for transport infrastructure upgrades in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25344/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will meet. [18744/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- March 2025
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed Johnstown Solar Park Project, Co Carlow
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Local Government · Housing
- Seanad Elections 2025
- Differential Rent Scheme Policy review in Kilkenny Co Council
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

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