Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 88 questions · 200 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 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

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 Denise Mitchell

Voted against 4 Barry Heneghan · Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 3 votes · 54 questions · 64 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 54 total

Housing 14 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the number of housing units currently delayed due to An Bord Pleanála's failure to issue timely decisions on planning applications; if he will outline the specific actions being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25117/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish an independent oversight mechanism to monitor delays in the planning system, particularly with respect to An Bord Pleanála's decision-making backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25118/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider emergency legislative or administrative measures to fast-track housing applications that are stalled due to the planning backlog at An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25119/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether targets have been set for the clearance of An Bord Pleanála's case backlog and if so, what accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure these targets are met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25121/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine whether the continued delays in planning decisions are affecting the viability of housing projects and contributing to cost inflation in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25122/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he accepts that the failure to reform key institutions such as An Bord Pleanála has become a structural barrier to housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25123/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will explain the rationale behind the 2024 funding allocation for the tenant-in-situ scheme, in light of reports that some local authorities received less than half of the funding required; the steps being taken to address this shortfall and ensure local councils can fully implement the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25124/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reconsider the decision to situate the proposed housing activation unit within his Department rather than under the Department of the Taoiseach, in order to ensure stronger cross-Government coordination on critical issues affecting housing delivery, including justice, transport, utilities, and planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25125/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to strike a fair balance between investment in housing and ensuring first-time buyers are not pushed out of the market; if he is aware of reports that some new developments (details supplied), are being marketed overseas to large investors; if he plans to introduce any further measures to manage this type of investment in a way that protects opportunities for people looking to buy a home in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26294/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is implementing to address the reported increase in the number of children in emergency accommodation, as highlighted in recent statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26541/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in the 2019 report by the Oireachtas Committee on Housing regarding child and family homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26542/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how his Department assesses the impact of housing policies on children, specifically regarding the use of a children’s rights framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26543/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to develop a specific child and family focused homelessness strategy, as recommended by the Ombudsman for Children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26544/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality how the higher effective poverty rates among people with disabilities are being incorporated into national disability inclusion strategies; and whether she will initiate a cross-departmental task force to address the cost for people living with a disability. [25629/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has assessed Ireland's obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in light of the economic disadvantage experienced by disabled people; and whether she plans measures to improve compliance. [25630/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality what steps are being taken to formally recognise the cost of disability in Government policy; and whether she will lead on developing a published Government action plan listing reforms to address extra living costs for disabled individuals. [25631/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will commission or support ongoing research and data collection on disability and poverty; and whether she will ensure that such evidence informs policy by reporting regularly to the Oireachtas on indicators like the disability poverty gap. [25632/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the percentage of staff in her Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26548/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the publication of the National Framework for Endometriosis, given previous commitments that it was in the final stages of development; the standards of care that will be included within the framework; the level of dedicated funding allocated for endometriosis services and research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26292/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections and enforcement actions undertaken under the annual sunbed inspection programme in each of the past five years; how the effectiveness of these measures is being evaluated in preventing breaches of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014, particularly with respect to underage access, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26293/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if an independent investigation will be initiated into the alleged under-reporting of critical 999 calls by the National Ambulance Service director; the measures being taken to ensure the accuracy of information provided to the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26545/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the use of the Irish language was not included in the remit of the cross-departmental working group established to consider new EU food labelling regulations; if she will now consider policy options, including potential legislative changes, to encourage greater use of bilingual packaging by businesses in Ireland as a way to promote and increase the visibility of the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26546/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the percentage of staff in her Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26556/25]
Education 4 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to grant full public sector status to all school secretaries and caretakers; if so, the timeline for extending access to public service pay scales, pensions, and employment protections to these staff, who work alongside teachers and SNAs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26297/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the percentage of staff in her Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26550/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown, of student absenteeism rates for each of the past five academic years (2018/2019 to 2022/2023), specifying the number and percentage of primary and post-primary students who missed 20 or more days of school, disaggregated by county and Dáil electoral area, in tabular form. [26565/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the specific measures her Department is taking to address the significant and rising levels of student absenteeism across primary and post-primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26566/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports his Department is providing to help farmers meet national and EU climate targets, particularly regarding emissions reduction, biodiversity enhancement and sustainable land use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25747/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline his Department's long-term strategy for Irish agriculture in the context of climate action, food security and changing consumer trends; his views on the future direction of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25748/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26547/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection what initiatives are in place to raise public and cross-Government awareness of the economic challenges faced by people with disabilities; and whether disability-related poverty will be highlighted in upcoming Social Inclusion Monitor or National Anti-Poverty Strategy updates. [25633/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has protocols or agreements in place to govern how information arising from investigations conducted by members of An Garda Síochána seconded to the Department may be shared with other public bodies; and if she will clarify whether any such information can be used for administrative or employment-related purposes outside of the Department's core functions. [25635/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26561/25]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries and cities where Ireland currently maintains an embassy or consulate; the countries under consideration for future Irish embassies or consulates as part of Ireland’s expanded diplomatic engagement, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26296/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of the reported expulsion of two Irish nationals (details supplied) from Germany in connection with their participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations; if he has raised any concerns with his German counterparts regarding the protection of free speech and the rights of Irish citizens within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26299/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26554/25]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify the rationale behind the decision not to proceed with further reductions in the student contribution fee, in light of the Programme for Government commitment to reduce these fees over the lifetime of the Government; the reason that prompted this change in policy direction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26367/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider introducing additional financial incentives or supports for employers who take on apprentices straight from secondary school, particularly in sectors facing acute skills shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26555/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach to give a briefing on his interactions at the gathering of the fourth shared island forum. [21001/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the work of the interdepartmental group on the Dublin city task force, specifically concerning progress on the implementation of recommendations from the task force’s report. [21000/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider introducing flexibility in the application of the labour market needs test for work permit applicants in the education sector, in particular in cases where a qualified and experienced teacher is already employed in a hard-to-fill position but is unable to reapply for a general employment permit due to a shortfall in the 28-day advertising requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25126/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26551/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he is considering the introduction of a ban on access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16 years; if he will outline any legislative or regulatory measures being examined to enforce such a ban, including the use of age verification systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26298/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26562/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans for the development of the L-shaped site in Belmayne; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26560/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26552/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26549/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26563/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26553/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26559/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the percentage of staff in his Department working from home for at least two days per week, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26558/25]

New lobbying 64 returns

Uisce Éireann Environment
- Meeting regarding Dublin Bay and briefing on Uisce Eireann - our size/scale, regulatory and funding framework, Major Projects, our challenges and key asks (planning/consenting, multiannual funding, prioritisation of Major Projects).
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
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.
- NHI wrote to the Deputies and Senators regarding the urgent need for Government to honour its Programme for Government commitment to publish the NHSS (Fair Deal) Review of Pricing in early 2025.
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.
MSD Health
- Advocacy on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Policy in Ireland
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Met with senators & TD's to discuss programme for government and lobby on issues relating to Pay Party, Multi Annual funding, Transport and housing
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
Irish Heart Foundation · 5 returns Transport · Environment · Health
- Seeking information on transport policy.
- Seeking information on environmental policy.
- To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation and the needs to cardiovascular patients in Ireland.
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Barry Heneghan TD
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- The Wheel's Advocacy and Campaigns Manager requested meetings with newly-appointed Ministers and spokespeople to discuss priorities for the community and voluntary sector, and follow up on commitments in the Programme for Government.
- 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.
ChildVision Education and Training
- Funding Negotiations
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce DBI policy positions to political stakeholders
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
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 · 3 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Launch of '10 key asks on homelessness' as part of Irish Homeless Policy Group.
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
Children's Books Ireland CLG · 2 returns Education and Training
- I contacted seven members of the Regional Independent Group who were expected to be involved in negotiations for government. We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities.
- Requested meetings with Barry Heneghan and Helen McEntee in relation to prioritising funding for school libraries.
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- Request to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill, to seek reforms to the conveyancing process, and to discuss the development of a sustainable housing market.
- Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
National College of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- NCI's capital requirements in the context of Programme for Government
- NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing
MKC Communications Environment
- Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating, carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Health
- Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill
- Financial costs of cancer
- Timely access to medicines
- Daffodil Day 2025
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of ESB Networks’ perspective on potential Private Wire policy so that the TD would be informed of the key issues and considerations that ESB Networks presented to DECC as part of the public consultation process.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Employment
- Family Reunion Policy
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
- Regularisation for Undocumented People in Ireland
- The fee for an Irish Residence Permit Card 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.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Community · Local Government
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 3 votes · 8 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the position for already qualified teachers receiving permanent teaching contracts is the same as the new policy for newly qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26490/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with a school (details supplied) in relation to the official shared campus arrangement where the school is located; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26493/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting time for a decision on an additional needs application; if he will take action to assist social welfare in clearing the backlog of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26366/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined where a claim and complaint made to the National Lottery Ireland was not properly investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26492/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26491/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reconsider the two-year criteria for the new tenant-in-situ scheme where it will exacerbate homelessness; the reasoning behind the two-year criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26486/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider permitting stamp 2 visa holders who have applied for the stamp 1G visa to continue working up to 40 hours per week beyond 30 September pending approval of their visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26489/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine a case (details supplied) regarding a delay with an appointment for a hip replacement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26488/25]

New lobbying 31 returns

Nursing Homes Ireland 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.
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Met with senators & TD's to discuss programme for government and lobby on issues relating to Pay Party, Multi Annual funding, Transport and housing
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
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.
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
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
- Alcohol policy development
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
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.
Ibec · 3 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Housing Policy
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Meeting with Dublin TDs
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- LEEF Process
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.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Community · Local Government
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 20 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
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
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Lung health checks
- Daffodil Day 2025
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.
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Community · Local Government
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 3 votes · 14 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of acute hospitals with appointed end-of-life care coordinators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25753/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of patients admitted to each acute hospital in 2024, where it was known that an EPA, AHCD or Decision-Making Representation Order was in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25754/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided by her Department to the Irish Hospice Foundation in 2024 and 2025 to support the hospice friendly hospital programme and the network of end-of-life care coordinators in acute hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25755/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals that applied for a design and dignity grant fund to improve end-of-life care in 2024; the number of projects grant funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25756/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health when the next national end of life survey will be undertaken by the national care experience programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25757/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if TAMS 3 is facilitating investment in farms to help make them more resilient in the face of severe storms such as Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25109/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the work to improve water quality, including a new dedicated committee at Government level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25099/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications under the solar capital investment scheme; the number of applications approved; the value of these approvals, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25076/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering reducing the duration of the post-graduate Master's in Education from two years to one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25751/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department will provide an update on the shared campus agreement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25881/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the progress made in supporting students’ mental health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26174/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on his Department’s collaboration with the climate and renewable energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26173/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will enquire as to whether the ESB will provide support to the 3% of customers whose connectivity is too poor to avail of half-hourly data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25164/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25752/25]

New lobbying 27 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
MSD Health
- Advocacy on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Policy in Ireland
SSLF Progress Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
- General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce DBI policy positions to political stakeholders
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Launch of Road Forward Initiative
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
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.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
National College of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
- NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Community · Local Government
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 12 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice his views in relation to the noise from industrial fans being emitted from Mountjoy Prison, particularly close to the walls of residential areas, which is having a severe impact on the residents in the surrounding areas, especially at night. [26147/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice if a person is entitled to Irish citizenship (details supplied). [26148/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the best course of action for a person (details supplied). [26149/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the optimum staffing allocation per clinical post in the neurosurgery department at Beaumont Hospital; the current status of these posts; and how staffing levels compare to international standards. [26308/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrists based at CAMHS in Dublin 3, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form [26309/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychologists based in Tonlegee Road primary care centre in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form [26310/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has engaged with approved housing bodies (AHBs) and local authorities regarding initiatives to support solar panel installation on AHB and local authority housing. [25300/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department has engaged with approved housing bodies (AHBs) and local authorities regarding initiatives to support solar panel installation on AHB and local authority housing. [25299/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [16803/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport when Irish Rail will arrange for the repainting of the steps leading down to platforms 2 and 3 at Howth Junction/Donaghmede DART Station; and the frequency with which this work is carried out. [26307/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will provide the necessary funding to re-mark the car park spaces within the west pier of Howth Fishery Harbour Centre; and if not; the last time the Department funded these works. [26312/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions being taken to increase the supply of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. [20791/25]

New lobbying 22 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.
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
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
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Lung health checks
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.
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
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Community · Local Government
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision