Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 18 questions · 222 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 against 3 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Did not vote 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

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 against 3 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Did not vote 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin

Did not vote 2 Jennifer Carroll MacNeill · Richard Boyd Barrett

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 3 votes · 10 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice for a breakdown of the types of offences committed by minors that led to arrests over the period 2024 to date in 2025, by county and by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26004/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to Denmark's formal recognition of parental alienation; if any lessons can be learned from their approach in this jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26127/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to extensive waiting lists for access to mental health supports including counselling services in third level institutions; the actions he will take to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25113/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the need to further incentivise teaching through Irish; if additional grants or scholarships could be considered for any prospective teacher pursuing that career; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25112/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the merits of providing multiannual funding for men’s and women’s sheds to allow them to plan longer term projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25131/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will consider increasing funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25115/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding supports for dry stock farmers in the Dublin region, particularly in the Scalp and Ballyman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25603/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the trend in mathematics performance results (details supplied); the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25174/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the four-year limit on the refund of PRSI as set out in the Social Welfare and Pensions (No.2) Act 2009; the basis for this decision; if the time period is under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25289/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions she is taking to address the waiting lists regarding assessment of needs tests for children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25770/25]

New lobbying 28 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to Barry Ward TD re Programme for Government negotiations and Marine Protected Areas
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
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Community
- Dun Laoghaire Home Care Services Going into Liquidation
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.
Outhouse CLG EU Affairs
- Constitutional Ban on Pride in Hungry
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Campaigned to tackle misinformation around Autism prevalence
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Forty First Amendment of the Constitution (Agreement on a Unified Patent Court) Bill 2024
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting on the challenges facing the commercial bus sector
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.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
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
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Hayes Solicitors Justice and Equality
- The need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland
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.
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation
- The Minister for Sport and local TDs were invited to visit the existing Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire and to also view the derelict Coastguard Station at the Coal Harbour. A meeting to provide further detail on the project was arranged immediately afterwards.
Education for Sustainability Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Minister on HAI's thoughts on vacant homes
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 1 question · 38 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider initiating a review of the spouses and children’s scheme for local authority staff, with a view to assessing its compatibility with modern equality standards, including marital and family status diversity, reintroducing a refund mechanism for contributors who never marry or have children, as existed under the predecessor scheme, providing greater transparency in relation to fund contributions and disbursements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25402/25]

New lobbying 38 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Sought for IPOA's views on the Housing Commission report to be raised
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown Local Government
- The Chairman and CEO of Dublin Town met with the Fianna Parliamentary Party's Dublin representatives
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Community
- Dun Laoghaire Home Care Services Going into Liquidation
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
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.
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
JKS Communications Health
- 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
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
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.
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation
- The Minister for Sport and local TDs were invited to visit the existing Performance HQ in Dun Laoghaire and to also view the derelict Coastguard Station at the Coal Harbour. A meeting to provide further detail on the project was arranged immediately afterwards.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 15 returns Finance · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources · Housing · Local Government · Trade · Justice and Equality
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber President's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber Chief Executive's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber Chief Executive's AGM speech
- Dublin Chamber Chief Executive's AGM speech
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 2 votes · 0 questions · 132 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 132 returns

Chime Health
- National Hearing Care Plan
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to Minister for Health to attend and launch Irish Hospice Foundation new Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030
Sage Advocacy Health
- Invitation to attend an event to mark the launch of a report entitled ”Voice Matters - The Operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Acts: The Experience & Perspectives of Sage Advocacy”.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Health
- To ask the minister to prioritise provision of adult ADHD services across all CHO areas with regard to the needs of women seeking assessment.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Interactions with Oireachtas members
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to Minister Carroll McNeil re Programme for Government negotiations and Marine Protected Areas
Nursing Homes Ireland · 6 returns Health
- NHI wrote to the Minister for Health regarding seeking clarification regarding a reference in the recently published Productivity and Savings Action Plan 2025, specifically under section 1.8,.
- Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) welcomes the recent adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution establishing an intergovernmental working group to draft a new UN convention on the human rights of older persons. This represents a landmark moment in global efforts to advance the rights, dignity, and well-being of older people, and reflects years of work by advocacy groups, older persons themselves, as well as civil society.
- NHI wrote to the Minister on concerns about the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards recommended by the Judicial Council and currently before the Minister for Justice. Increasing awards will inevitably cause our members insurance premiums to rise at a time when operational costs are already challenging.
- NHI wrote a letter to follow up with the Minister for Health and to reiterate our commitment to engaging with the Government on the future of nursing home care as a cornerstone of Ireland’s health and social care sector.
- NHI wrote to the Minister for Health concerning an agreement reached for organisations funded under legislation at the Workplace Relations Commission on Monday, 10th March. The agreement has again discriminated against staff in private and voluntary nursing homes, and we request an early meeting to discuss its implications as the continuing cycle of home closures continues.
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE · 2 returns Health
- Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
- Correspondence to Minister Carroll MacNeill, congratulating her on appointment to Cabinet.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
CPSMA Education and Training
- School finances increase in capitation and other grants
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Seeking a meeting to discuss key areas of the Irish Heart Foundation agenda
- Tobacco and e-cigarette policy
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- An introduction to AstraZeneca Ireland
- Congratulatory letter to the new Minister for Health
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Health
- Discussion with Minister in need for funds for IMNDA
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- letters sent to Ministers welcoming them on their appointment and requesting meetings to bring issues raised by Disabled People to ILMI
Think Bodywhys CLG Health
- Eating Disorders Supports and Treatment
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's Campaigns and Advocacy Manager emailed new TDs to advocate for the needs and priorities of the community and voluntary sector in the upcoming Programme for Government.
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy and legislation concerning sunbeds in Ireland
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Congratulating Minister on cabinet appointment.
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR & DePaul Research partnership launch on Mental Health and Homelessness
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Traveller & Roma Health
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Health
- Letter to Minister Carroll MacNeill to congratulate her on her appointment as Minister for Health, introduce and provide background to FODO Ireland, reference the previous commitment by Stephen Donnelly to increase optical fees, and express willingness to engage with the Department on these matters.
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Health
- Healthcare for Trans People
- Section 39 Funding to Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- College CAMHS Governance and Management Structure proposal
- 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.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Health
- Seeking funding for the national ambulance service emerging threat teams from the Minister of health
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP · 2 returns Finance · Health
- VAT exemption for psychotherapy and counselling services
- The importance of the Counselling in Schools Pilot
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Community
- Community and Voluntary Sector
Irish Pharmacy Union · 3 returns Health
- Meeting with Minister
- Free HRT Arrangement
- Meeting with the Minister for Health and Officials
Alcohol Action Ireland · 5 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol policy development
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Worker safety in the nighttime economy report from AAI
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- email exchanges outlining SPI policy proposals and seeking to arrange meeting
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Post Election Engagement Letter 2
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Email about Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign, and an invitation to meet to discuss.
- Emailed new ministers requesting meetings to discuss Belong To's work and policy priorities.
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Input to Programme for Government discussions regarding the expansion of School Libraries in Ireland
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Letters and emails outlining BAT Ireland (PJ Carroll)'s position on nicotine pouch regulation and outlining the regulations we feel should be introduced in Ireland
Ibec · 7 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Food Drink Ireland priorities for Department of Health
- Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- BioPharmaChem Ireland position on transatlantic trade conflict.
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Priorities for Minister of Health
- Alcohol labelling
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Sought support from Minister to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility and visit the facility
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
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.
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.
The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland Health
- Patient involvement in cancer clinical trials
Fórsa trade union · 3 returns Health
- Raised the growing concern of low morale among healthcare workers of all grades. The letters outlined to both Ministers for Health; and Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the importance that steps are taken to address the underlying issues.
- Emails, letters, including letters to two Ministers, phone calls and an online meeting was organised with the aim of seeking more funding for the healthcare system, and to support unions in being consulted regarding the pay and numbers strategy in the Health Service Executive. There were discussions in relation to the then impending Pay & Numbers dispute including possible solutions with some TDs.
- Letters to the Minister of Health; and the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality asking both Ministers to give their respective departments of Health officials; and the CDE officials the mandate to re-enter the WRC process regarding the pay and conditions of Section 39 workers. It also sought a meeting with both Ministers and invited both Ministers to attend the Fórsa Health & Welfare Division Conference in May 2025.
Bayer Limited Health
- Request for a meeting following appointment as Minister for Health
Irish Red Cross · 3 returns 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
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Jack Chambers sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Helen McEntee sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Letter to welcome from the Psychological Society of Ireland to the newly appointed Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill as Minister of Health
- Email circulating PSI's Press Release on Welcoming the Publication of the Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2025–2027 to to the Minister for Health and the Minister of Mental Health
- Email circulating the PSI's Press Release on Calling for Suicide-Specific, Evidence-Informed Care in Next National Suicide Reduction Policy to the Minister for Health and the Minister of Mental Health
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Invitation to address the IMO AGM 2025
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Irish Cancer Society · 13 returns Health · Transport
- Alcohol health labels
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
- Nutrition and marketing of sugary food to children
- Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill
- Services funding
- HPV Vaccination Programme
- Timely access to medicines
- Timely access to cancer treatment
- Radiation oncology services
- Timely access to cancer diagnostics
- Access to health services (e.g. GP and colonoscopy, etc.)
- National Cancer Strategy
- Cancer care pathway
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Engagement on the delivery of public health services
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Communication ahead of the St Patricks delegation to the United States
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Emailed some key recommendations for the Programme for Government including a dedicated nature restoration fund, enactment of the MPA Bill, revision of the legal mandates of state agencies such as Bord na Mona and Coilte, a senior minister position for nature is created. In meetings we spoke about issues at EU level in regards to weakening of environmental legislation, spoke about the CFP and its possible reopening. Asked about issues around the MPA Bill
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Representations to Ministers concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state, damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking and an additional compliance burden on retailers.
- 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.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Pfizer · 3 returns Health · EU Affairs
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV protection for infants and older adults
- EU Pharmaceutical Legislation proposals
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 6 returns Health
- Electronic Health Records for a property functioning health system.
- Electronic Health Records for a property functioning health system.
- (i) New Supply Agreement; (ii) Access to new medicines.
- (i) Proposed revision of EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on intellectual property rights. (ii) Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland. (iii) Industry position on a National Life Sciences Strategy. (iv) Number of Clinical Trials in Ireland.
- (i) Proposed revision of EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on intellectual property rights. (ii) Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland. (iii) Industry position on a National Life Sciences Strategy. (iv) Number of Clinical Trials in Ireland.
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
Novo Nordisk Limited Health
- Engagement with Government, MEPs and public officials regarding the life-sciences sector in Ireland and the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL) including two roundtable events.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Minister on HAI's thoughts on vacant homes
Law Society of Ireland Health
- Recommendation 5.3 in the Report of the Interdepartmental Working Group (IDWG) on the Rising Cost of Health-Related Claims
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns in relation to alcohol labelling regulations in light of increasing pressures on the Irish drinks industry.
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Abortion Access - on behalf of the Abortion Working Group
- To discuss women's health policies with the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Irish Council for Psychotherapy · 2 returns Education and Training
- The ICP is a united group speaking on behalf of psychotherapists and psychotherapy training schools, which operate to rigorous standards of competence and professionalism. Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools / Department of Education Counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot (CPS-P) 2023-2025 https://tinyurl.com/afyjy85y
- The ICP is a united group speaking on behalf of psychotherapists and psychotherapy training schools, which operate to rigorous standards of competence and professionalism. Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools / Department of Education Counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot (CPS-P) 2023-2025 https://tinyurl.com/afyjy85y
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Introductions to new Ministers outlining industry priorities

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 7 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice in respect of his responsibility for equality policy the details of engagements between his Department and the ICCL and other civil liberties groups ahead of the Government's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism and since the adoption of the definition. [25426/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice in respect of his responsibility for equality policy the reason there was no public consultation ahead of the Government's adoption of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism as there was ahead of the adoption of the National Action Plan Against Racism. [25427/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will clarify the rationale for the removal of a person from the housing waiting list and all the years they have accrued as a result of being temporarily over the income threshold limit (details supplied); his views on whether this is a very harsh penalty for those who remain in housing need and who, upon being assessed as eligible to reapply, have to begin a long process of waiting again, despite having had significant prior years on the waiting list; if he will examine a case for reinstating the lost years minus the one year of being over the threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26391/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail all recourse, including legal recourse, available to individuals who have been removed from local authority housing waiting lists (details supplied). [26392/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in respect of his responsibility for equality policy, his views on the way in which it is possible for persons to be clear that they are not applying double standards to Israel by requiring of it a behaviour not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation, which is described as a form of antisemitism in the IHRA working definition of antisemitism; in cases in which a person believes that due to its disenfranchisement of the native Palestinian population it governs that Israel is not a democratic nation or in cases in which a person takes a particular interest in human rights in the region, and therefore may be seen to be applying double standards by discussing a consistent standard in a single, particular context; the way in which he will ensure that no training or education courses procured by his Department will give the impression that such individuals are antisemitic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25425/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for details of what policies, schemes and employment or training opportunities are in place to support and promote the development of a non-commercially oriented artistic skills base in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25514/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the reason the Irish language was excluded from consideration by the cross-Government working group on the EU Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers; her views on whether this represents a failure to uphold the State’s duty to promote Irish in public life; if she will commit to introducing clear policy measures, including legislation if required to mandate bilingual packaging in order to protect and enhance the visibility of the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26500/25]

New lobbying 22 returns

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Emailing CLM’s submission on the CRU’s proposed decision paper on the Large Energy Users connection policy
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting around student issues
- Lobby day email
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- As you are aware the HSE imposed an embargo on recruitment in November 2023 which remained in place until July 2024. Some services were exempt from the embargo, for example disability services and several departments in the general services. The PNA strongly urged the HSE to exempt mental health services from the embargo taking into consideration the magnitude of the staffing crisis in the services and the impact on patients, families, and the wider community.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Community
- Dun Laoghaire Home Care Services Going into Liquidation
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 · 3 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Alcohol advertising in sporting events
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Outreach to the Minister for Transport and key transport representatives highlighting issues impacting transport and the taxi sector.
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
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.
Fórsa trade union Health
- Emails, letters, including letters to two Ministers, phone calls and an online meeting was organised with the aim of seeking more funding for the healthcare system, and to support unions in being consulted regarding the pay and numbers strategy in the Health Service Executive. There were discussions in relation to the then impending Pay & Numbers dispute including possible solutions with some TDs.
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Sharing disability priorities for the next government
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 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 Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Advancing a public system of early childhood education and care and support of the Together for Public Campaign Alliance
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.