Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 9 questions · 160 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 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Darragh O'Brien

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 Ann Graves

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 1 Darragh O'Brien

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 2 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 8–6

Voted against 1 Duncan Smith

Did not vote 2 Ann Graves · Darragh O'Brien

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 10 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol policy development
- Worker safety in the nighttime economy report from AAI
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- 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.

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 123 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 123 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Congratulatory letter from the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
Ruhama · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Support Ruhama's charity work
- Support Ruhama's charity work
- Support Ruhama's charity work
Renewable Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Correspondence to outline the work of Renewable Energy Ireland and its members in supporting Ireland's climate action goals as set out in the Programme for Government and Climate Action Plan 2025 and to highlight REI's policy priorities.
Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd Transport
- Support for electric vehicle (EV) uptake and deployment of EV charging infrastructure in Ireland; Understand Irish Government ambitions around ADAS and automated driving
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- North-South Interconnector
- Development of onshore wind energy
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- invitation to Fair Seas screening of film event in Kilmore Quay
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
- Continuation of Fair Seas online petition calling on Government to publish MPA Bill as soon as possible without further delay
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
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
Irish Heart Foundation · 4 returns Environment · Transport
- Raise awareness of the health impact of climate change.
- Seeking information on transport policy.
- Seeking information on environmental policy.
- Seeking information on environmental policy.
Ryanair Transport
- Dublin airport traffic cap and nighttime restrictions
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Housing
- Letter of congratulations on his appointment with a request for a meeting sent to the Minister on 24 January 2025.
Tiber Island Advisory Ltd Environment
- I lobbied for action to prevent biofuels fraud which affects over 40% of all biofuels in Ireland.
Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment
- Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
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
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email campaign to TDs
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.
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
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
Fórsa trade union Transport
- Letter to Minister for Transport seeking meeting to discuss the government’s plans for the restructuring of the Road Safety Authority.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The SPMHS advocacy manager was a co-signatory to a letter to the incoming Government calling for active and public transport to be prioritised and highlighting the public health benefits of same.
AerCap Holdings N.V. Foreign Affairs
- General exchange on policy developments including tariffs/trade.
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Cross cutting issues of climate justice and official development assistance
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- 03.02.25
daa plc · 2 returns Transport
- Email to DPOs
- Letter to Ministers on appointment
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Funding for Waterford Airport runway extension
- Waterford Airport runway extension and development of Port of Waterford
- Upgrade of N24
Fingal Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil Dinner arranged with Fingal Chamber members Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Building Life Campaign
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to Minister Darragh O'Brien requesting a meeting to discuss Ireland's record on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Environmental Pillar · 3 returns Environment
- Environmental Pillar and the Sustainable Water Network letter to relevant Ministers regarding NGO representation on the IAC on the Nature Restoration Plan
- Request for meeting
- Request for meeting
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Notification of the announcement that US ride-hailing company Lyft has agreed to acquire FREENOW
- Outreach to the Minister for Transport and key transport representatives highlighting issues impacting transport and the taxi sector.
Allianz plc Housing
- Inform Minister of Allianz Green Home Proposition - an insurance product designed to support Irish homeowners in transitioning to a more energy-efficient home.
Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Electricity
Irish Cycling Campaign CLG Transport
- Voiced support for continued investment in BusConnects, Metrolink and other public transport initiatives. Highlighted need for enabling multi-modal journeys, especially in rural areas. Voiced support for reform of Road Safety Authority.
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
DCC plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy to congratulate him on his appointment to Cabinet and make an introduction to Liquid Gas Ireland.
- Update on DCC's business and request for a meeting with the Minister for Transport.
Pathway Homes Ltd Development and Zoning
- Lobbied all Sligo County Councillors and Sligo CEO Martin Lydon, as well a housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein TD to remove land from the Strategic Reserve in the Residential Zoned Land for current development.
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
Go-Ahead Transport Services Ltd Transport
- Meeting of Public Transport Safety Working Group
Ibec · 10 returns Food · Finance · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Ministerial appointments
- Air connectivity between Dublin and Derry City airports
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Invitation to meet with Ibec Energy and Climate Policy Committee and Sustainability Leaders Forum
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Energy policy priorities to support the all island economy
- Priorities for the Department of Transport
- Priorities for Department of Climate, Environment and Energy
- Air connectivity between Dublin and Derry City airports
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Onshore wind projects and offshore wind projects, including planning and grid
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend ALDI photocalls
Hume Brophy Transport
- To discuss aviation connectivity between the US and Ireland.
National College of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- NCI's capital requirements in the context of Programme for Government
- Discuss NCI's capital requirements
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
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.
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- New Programme for Government
- Renewable Transport Fuel Policy
Amazon Web Services Energy and Natural Resources
- To meet with the Minister to discuss the positive impact of AWS investment in Ireland, the energy policy environment and cloud infrastructure.
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 · 2 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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Environment · Transport
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
- Letter to newly appointed Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy (and Minister for Transport)
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Transport
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Transport
Aer Lingus Transport
- Discussion on proposals for legislative amendments to address planning issues at Dublin Airport
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Introduction to Valero and its role as a major fuel supplier for Ireland, including for renewable fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and other low-carbon liquid fuels.
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 Cancer Society · 2 returns Transport · Environment
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
- Climate and Health Alliance
ESB · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Discuss Storm Eowyn and the impact fallen trees had on the electricity network and possible legislative changes to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained under/near electricity overhead lines.
- Support sought from officials ultimately reporting to Minister O'Brien on the need for changes to the Planning & Development Regulation to facilitate streamlined planning for small scale renewable and generation projects and support the delivery of more carbon neutral energy systems.
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
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
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 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.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Education for Sustainability Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
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 motor insurance industry
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Minister on HAI's thoughts on vacant homes
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Public consultation on the Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report
- Housing for all (HFA) and e-conveyancing
Irish League of Credit Unions Energy and Natural Resources
- Credit union involvement in the SBCI Home Energy Upgrade loan scheme
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
- Briefing on Climate Action
Landingzone Limited Budgetary matters
- Letter regarding role of the NDRC & Programme for Government
Ecocem Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Email to Minister Darragh O’Brien, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, and Minister for Transport
- Meeting with Minister Darragh O’Brien, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, and Minister for Transport
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Transport
- AmCham submission on Department of Environment Statement of Strategy
- AmCham submission on Department of Transport Statement of Strategy
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Transport
- Insurance reform
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 4 votes · 9 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed secondary school in a location (details supplied); what discussions her Department has had with the planning authority; when this school project will be delivered given the planned population increase over the coming years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25217/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed primary school in a location (details supplied); if land acquisition has been completed; when she expects construction to commence, and when this school will be completed given the population will increase dramatically in the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25218/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delivery of the permanent school building for a school (details supplied); the current stage of the project within the School Building Programme; the projected timeline for progressing the school to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26445/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a deserted wives’ payment for a person (details supplied) will be put back on, as she is a permanent resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to review a decision to remove disability allowance from a person (details supplied); to clarify if the payment will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice to provide a list of all new Garda stations opened in the last eight years by location, excluding renovations to existing Garda stations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25219/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the number of Ukrainian passport holders in Ireland who have applied for international protection since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in March 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26374/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if there are any proposals to include Venlafaxine in the free HRT scheme, given this is commonly prescribed for women who cannot take HRT due to previous cancer, as this medication is an alternative prescribed for the many women unable to take HRT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26372/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fishing trawler boats can access the sea off the coast of Portrane and close to the beach, as a number of trawlers have been seen very close to the quay at the coast of Portrane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26373/25]

New lobbying 27 returns

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.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- 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.
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
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email to Members of the Oireachtas regarding imminent famine in Gaza
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society · 7 returns Health · Social Protection
- Shingles vaccination
- Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis
- QUIT Programme
- Tobacco Free Ireland Programme
- Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill
- Cancer genetic services
- National Cancer Strategy
Family Carers Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Report shared
- Share key messages in advance of the 3rd anniversary of Ukraine war. Our key messages being that Russias war continue to destroy lives, the humanitarian needs are enormous and that women and girls are hit hardest by the war.
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.
Affordable Medicines Ireland Company CLG Health
- Introducing Affordable Medicines Ireland and parallel importation of medicines and the role it plays in the supply chain for medicines in Ireland.
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus