Clare — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Clare TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 37 questions · 170 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to provide that information relating to the repairability of certain products be made available and to provide for related matters

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 1 Donna McGettigan

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Cooney

Did not vote 1 Timmy Dooley

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–101

Voted for 1 Donna McGettigan

Voted against 2 Cathal Crowe · Joe Cooney

Did not vote 1 Timmy Dooley

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-21 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 10–3

Voted for 1 Joe Cooney

Did not vote 3 Cathal Crowe · Donna McGettigan · Timmy Dooley

The motion · motion passed 9–4

Voted against 1 Joe Cooney

Did not vote 3 Cathal Crowe · Donna McGettigan · Timmy Dooley

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 90–70

Voted for 3 Cathal Crowe · Joe Cooney · Timmy Dooley

Voted against 1 Donna McGettigan

Cathal Crowe — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 21 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Rural 12 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the town and village renewal scheme, including streetscape enhancement measures, in tabular form. [25974/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme, in tabular form [25975/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under LEADER, in tabular form. [25976/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the CLÁR, in tabular form. [25977/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the rural regeneration fund scheme, in tabular form. [25978/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the local improvements scheme, in tabular form. [25979/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the connected hubs scheme, in tabular form. [25980/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, in tabular form. [25981/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the Community Services Programme, in tabular form. [25982/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the Community Centres Investment Fund; and the total number of community centres funded in each county, in tabular form. [25984/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the Community Enhancement Programme, in tabular form. [25985/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the cumulative funding provided in each local authority since 2020 to date in 2025 under the Community Recognition Fund, in tabular form. [25986/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of SEAI home energy upgrades that have been grant supported since 2020, per county; and the amount of grant funding paid out in euro under home energy upgrades, per county, in tabular form. [25993/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of businesses that have availed of the business energy upgrades scheme since 2020, per county; and the amount of grant funding paid out under the scheme, per county, in tabular form. [26007/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the details of the policies her Department applies to small schools and the point at which it is decided that one should close and amalgamate with a larger school. [25430/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide overview of the consultation processes that her Department leads when a school closure or amalgamation is likely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25431/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department can provide any funding supports to creche and pre-school business owners who have been obligated to upgrade toilet facilities at great cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25093/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason for terminating respite residential care for foster children at a Clare facility (details supplied); if this provision will be offered elsewhere instead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26140/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the average wait time for an NCT at the NCT Centre in Ennis, County Clare; the number of priority list NCT appointments given at the NCT Centre in Ennis, County Clare between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025; if he is satisfied with the current staffing levels at the NCT Centre in Ennis (details supplied); his plans to reduce wait times at the NCT centre in Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25240/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to improve public procurement practice; the improvements that have been put in place since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25842/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 375 of 1 May 2025, when a reply will issue (details supplied). [25716/25]

New lobbying 40 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Shannon Chamber · 16 returns Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Local Government · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Employment
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- To highlight issues of concern among heart patients and stroke survivors and to gain support for solutions
- Irish Heart Foundation blood and pulse level check in Leinster House
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
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 · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- email exchanges outlining SPI policy proposals and seeking to arrange meeting
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend an invite to the launch of new public opinion research from DRCC, exploring public attitudes and perceptions around sexual violence.
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Issue impacting young people including the lack of a Community based Mental Health Service in Clare, Alternative Formal Education Options, inadequate resources to fund staffing, programmes and capital buildings - refurbishment and development.
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
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
FASD Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health
- Meetings with various TDs in the 34th Dáil around the FASD Ireland Manifesto
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
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.
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Fianna Fail Roundtable on Online Safety
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

Donna McGettigan — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 10 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Further and Higher Education 7 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for details on the revenue generated by third level fees, from 2020 to date in 2025, correlated and broken down by year, in tabular form. [26023/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the estimated full-year cost of reducing contribution fees by €1,500 in year one, by €1,500 in year two, with an overall reduction of €3,000 over two years, by year, in tabular form. [26024/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the estimated full cost of extending the 'fund for students ' with a disability (FSD) across all further education and training FET courses, over two years, by year in tabular form. [26025/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the estimated full cost of extending SUSI to postgraduate fees for qualifying students over two years, by year, in tabular form. [26026/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the estimated full cost of increasing SUSI maintenance by 15%, both adjacent and non-adjacent, over two years, by year, in tabular form. [26027/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is satisfied with the current level of mental health supports available to third level students; and if further investment is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26576/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will reform the Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, assessment criteria for independent living given that students under 23 years are assessed as dependent on their parents even if they live independently, as are those over 23 years who cannot leave home due to the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she could outline the interventions that can be made to assist in the case of a person (details supplied) who is awaiting an autism diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25163/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the interventions to be taken to assist with the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25873/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the promised increases to the disregard for carer's allowance to €625 for a single person and to €1,250 for a couple, will come into force; what the disregard for a carer's savings will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25376/25]

New lobbying 43 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.
Shannon Chamber · 16 returns Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Local Government · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Employment
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
Irish Universities Association Budgetary matters
- Funding priorities for higher education and research
Shannon Group plc · 2 returns Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
- Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- OECD findings and government targets for adult literacy in Ireland
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR's London School of Economics Research Launch - March 6th 2025
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
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 · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Launch of '10 key asks on homelessness' as part of Irish Homeless Policy Group.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Thanked for engaging with the launch of ICOS' housing report and request that action be taken on recommendations
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Issue impacting young people including the lack of a Community based Mental Health Service in Clare, Alternative Formal Education Options, inadequate resources to fund staffing, programmes and capital buildings - refurbishment and development.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Clare Public Participation Network Local Government
- Clare ppn wrote to all Councillors in Clare to ask them for the opportunity for our organisation to be invited to a Council meeting to present on our work
Blue Yard Ltd Transport
- Shannon Airport Group
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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
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.

Joe Cooney — Fine Gael 5 votes · 6 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the tuna CHART programme in 2024; the status of the socioeconomic survey from the authorised charter trips, and if there are plans within his Department to introduce a more widespread recreational catch and release bluefin tuna sport fishery. [25106/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail the outcome of the stakeholder meeting on TB which he arranged for earlier in May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25104/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to give public sector status for all secretaries and caretakers working in schools, to be given access to the same rights, the same certainty of a pension on retirement and salaries as the teachers and SNAs that they work alongside; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25844/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline, given the recognised shortage of school bus drivers, if she has any plans to extend the retirement age for school bus drivers past the age of 70; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25845/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in the context of the significant impacts of Storm Éowyn, he will consider financially supporting group water schemes for the provision of generators, to ensure the resilience in the water supply for the members of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25846/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he will announce the next tranche of funding under the local improvement scheme; if he will increase the €40 million allocation provided nationwide in 2024; if he will increase the amount of funding provided to County Clare in order to address the very significant backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25827/25]

New lobbying 33 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Shannon Chamber · 16 returns Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Local Government · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Employment
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
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
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Issue impacting young people including the lack of a Community based Mental Health Service in Clare, Alternative Formal Education Options, inadequate resources to fund staffing, programmes and capital buildings - refurbishment and development.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
- Briefing event on US tarrifs
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
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
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

Timmy Dooley — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 52 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Shannon Chamber · 16 returns Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Local Government · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Employment
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- A request that URDF funding, or similar funding, be reinstated to ensure that delivery of the first phase of the Shannon Town Centre Masterplan - the OneShannonHub - be implemented
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to capitalise on the potential that Ireland's west coast offers for the development of a floating offshore wind sector.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for urgent action to be taken to address the impact the lack of housing is having on the Irish economy.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
- Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, that a review of the General Work Permits salary thresholds be undertaken.
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of offshore wind and delivery of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Letter to and opportunistic meeting with Minister Timmy Dooley
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
Limerick Chamber Development and Zoning
- Limerick Chamber met with Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Source Galileo Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Policies related to the development of offshore wind.
Bremore Ireland Port Development and Zoning
- Zoning for Bremore Ireland Port DAC
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Meeting request regarding Breeders Grant 2025
Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Issue impacting young people including the lack of a Community based Mental Health Service in Clare, Alternative Formal Education Options, inadequate resources to fund staffing, programmes and capital buildings - refurbishment and development.
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- EU-US trade relations
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Investment and energy priorities for Mid-West Region
Youth Work Ireland EU Affairs
- Seeking support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Food
- Third Country Access and Key elements of the CFP evaluation process and CMO - and exchange of views re the Implementation Process and Delegated Acts relating to the New Fisheries Contrl Regulation
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Ireland-UK Energy Collaboration & Energy Security
- New Programme for Government
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
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Energy and Natural Resources
- DMAP (Designated Maritime Area Plan) for offshore energy off County Clare coastline.
ESB · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture for the need of a National Ports Policy, that allows for funding of new developments to support offshore renewable energy.
- Engagement for the DMAPs to be developed for east and west coast as soon as possible and to ensure these include technologies such us Floating Wind and fixed foundation technology.
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network briefing seeking support
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
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