Donegal — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 58 questions · 70 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 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

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 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 9–4

Voted for 3 Charles Ward · Pat the Cope Gallagher · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Did not vote 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pearse Doherty

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Voted against 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 4 votes · 1 question · 13 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the status of a refund of fees under the defective concrete blocks scheme on the home of a deceased applicant (details supplied); and if he is aware of the ongoing distress and legal complications caused by the delay, despite assurances in January 2023 that the refund would be issued; and when this refund will be processed, noting that probate is now complete and the applicant's bank account has been closed and correspondence going forward is directed to the solicitor managing the estate to facilitate closure of this matter. [25759/25]

New lobbying 13 returns

Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
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.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- 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
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 29 returns

Gaelic Players Association · 3 returns Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
- Meetings with various government and opposition TDs to discuss the Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, whish looks at the economic impact of inter-county players.
- Financial Support for Inter-County Players
Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Meeting wirth Minister and Department Personnel
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- Programme for Government
- Programme for Government
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Transport
- Sought Government support for ecommerce sector regarding night-time flights at Dublin Airport
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
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture · Sports and Recreation
- Meeting request regarding Breeders Grant 2025
- High performance equestrian sport
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Justice and Equality
- Proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Manufacturing policy priorities of the Food and Drink Industry for the Programme for Government
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Double Tax Agreements
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Agri-Food Regulator
Blue Yard Ltd · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Indecon Report on Intercounty Players for GPA
- Indecon Report on Intercounty Players for GPA
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
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.
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- To discuss Prime Arena and plans for implementation.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" · 3 returns Sports and Recreation
- Introductory meeting with Ministers to provide an overview of progress across the Association on a range of topics incluing Grant Funding, manifesto requests e.g. EURO 2028 Legacy, Aviva Stadium, Academies and Finn Harps Stadium
- Cross Party Briefing at Leinster House
- A meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to discuss League of Ireland Academies

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 2 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on each ongoing and proposed flood relief scheme in County Donegal, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-21 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher den Aire Oideachais agus Óige cad é an próiseas lenar féidir le Bunscoileanna páirt a ghlacadh i Scéim Aitheantais na Scoileanna Gaeltachta, agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [26163/25]

New lobbying 10 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
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
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

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 48 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 48 total

Finance 15 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline all information in relation to people applying for tax relief on electricity related to running health equipment, including a list of eligible medical equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25206/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the pay and any other benefits, including any loyalty payments, bonuses or other benefit-in-kind, of each chief executive of State-semi-State body or other public body, under the aegis of his Department, for each year since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25375/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that the fiscal and economic outlook published on budget day will be the new medium-term fiscal and structural plan; to outline the circumstances in which the Government can deviate from the mid-term planning over the five years it is potentially in place for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25654/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to confirm that no additional tariffs over what was already in place by the end of March this year were assumed in the baseline economic projections contained in the Annual Progress Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25655/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the impact on the Exchequer and general Government balance if money were to be drawn down and spent from either of the Future Ireland Fund or the Nature Climate and Infrastructure Fund in 2026; how with the transfers to and from these funds by treated by the mid-term planning; do these funds provide greater flexibility under the mid-term planning that would otherwise not be possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25656/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide additional information on the €-3,050 million in accruals in year 2025 in the Annex 3 of the Annual Progress Report outline the driver of the €5.7 billion swing from 2024 to 2025 and the substantial change from the information outlined in the Fiscal and Economic Outlook published in Oct 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25657/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to clarify that credit servicing firms, regulated by the central Bank of Ireland, are permitted to hold legal title of mortgages without owning the loan related to the mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26347/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to clarify when a loan related to a mortgage is sold to a section 110 special purpose vehicle and the legal title is transferred to a credit servicing firm, which party is responsible under subsection (5A), provided in section 110, provided no exemptions apply for the tax liabilities on revenue generated from specified mortgages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26348/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide the total number of S110 special purpose vehicles that hold ownership of mortgage loans which qualify as specified mortgages under subsection 5A each year since 2017 irrespective of any exemptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26351/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 14 May 2025, the total number of loans related to specified mortgages held by the S110 special purpose vehicle listed as having a non-deductible interest under 5A(d) each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26359/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if insurance companies providing home insurance under the consumer protection code are required to inform customers if they are under insured and of the consequences of being underinsured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26360/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 292 of 8 May 2025, to clarify that the current CEO of NAMA will not transfer to the resolution unit; if a pathway for return to NTMA without being part of the resolution unit will be provided for the current CEO of NAMA or any other NAMA staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26362/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will design and set up a dormant funds scheme for dormant investment funds in the State which currently hold €102 million and not leave the assessment of the feasibility and design to the funds industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26364/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No.54 of 14 May 2025, to clarify that his Department nor the central Bank of Ireland is aware or collects the data in relation to the number of legal titles held by credit servicing firms in relation to Irish property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26365/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26424/25]
Health 9 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason a specialist helmet was turned down for a child (details supplied) by his CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25197/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when orthopaedic surgery in Letterkenny University Hospital will take place for a patient in County Donegal (details supplied), which was cancelled twice; if all and every avenue has been explored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25235/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health which local health authorities have a reimbursement scheme offering an ESB rebate in lieu of the excess electricity costs incurred by running a home oxygen generator/machine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25236/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a patient (details supplied) in Letterkenny University Hospital will be transferred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire; the current waiting times for such transfers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25322/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints or queries related to unnecessary hip surgeries or advised hip surgeries on children to Children’s Health Ireland since 2015 and prior to the protected disclosure made in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26361/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when he became aware that 2,260 families had been contacted as a result of the early recommendation from the audit into the unnecessary hip surgeries scandal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26417/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister she has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26427/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be offered a date for a hip operation in Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26585/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if a medical card application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26589/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a person in Donegal (details supplied) was not considered for day services in Donegal town, and when they will get confirmation of placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25098/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on the allocations for the building blocks extension grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25329/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a timeline for the implementation of a €200 per month childcare cap, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25330/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current capacity of childcare services in County Donegal; her plans to increase the number of childcare facilities in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25332/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister she has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26419/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport whether, in light of significant safety and operational concerns for island communities and offshore maritime operations being raised, and the lack of consultation with island communities, medics and SAR crews, if he will reconsider the replacement of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter with the Leonardo AW189 and retain the current helicopter on the west coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25419/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26435/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice if urgent action will be taken to ensure that a family (details supplied) is moved to appropriate accommodation. [25406/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Justice if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26429/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the cost of the consultancy report by a company (details supplied) into overspending at the OPW, concluded in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26350/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26430/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide the number of successful requests for data on beneficial ownership from the beneficial ownership registry made by the individuals or organisation outside the public or semi-State sectors, each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26349/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26422/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a new ferry service will be provided for Tory Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26287/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26431/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26425/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26423/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26420/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister she has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26421/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26433/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26428/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26432/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26418/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if at any stage since taking up a position as Minister he has deleted any SMS or messages on other messaging apps that would fall under freedom of information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26426/25]

New lobbying 16 returns

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Sinn Fein TDs to discuss town centre crime,safety and policing. This was on foot of increased anti-social behaviour in the town centre and the reputational risk
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
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.
daa plc Transport
- Letter to request a meeting, and provide an update on Dublin Airport to highlight key priorities for daa
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Outreach and meetings with the Minister for Finance and key finance representatives to discuss VAT liabilities in the taxi industry and to call for the end of the use of the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT invoicing in the taxi sector.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- BioPharmaChem Ireland position on transatlantic trade conflict.
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
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.
Deloitte Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget Submission
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
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.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the need to urgently review the relevant parts of Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 that cover the structure and operation of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority to ensure a harmonisation of regulation with the rest of the European Union (details supplied). [25830/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the numbers of fishery officers employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (permanent and temporary contracts) for each of the years 2012 to 2025, in tabular form. [25595/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of fisheries protection officers employed by Inland Fisheries Ireland, permanent and temporary contracts, for the years, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, in tabular form. [25598/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if funding will be provided in this year's Budget to fully staff the community neurorehabilitation team for the north-west in line with the Programme for Government commitment to complete the roll out of community neurorehabilitation teams across the country (details supplied). [25627/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a procedure in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25872/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the review currently being carried out by his Department regarding documentation requirements for children born in Northern Ireland to EU parents will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26464/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Social Protection if post-primary teachers will be entitled to pay-related jobseeker's benefit when they become unemployed at the end of this academic year in May 2025 and where they have been unable to secure an employment contract for September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26479/25]