Dublin Rathdown — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dublin Rathdown TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 28 questions · 109 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 1 Sinéad Gibney

Voted against 2 Maeve O'Connell · Shay Brennan

Did not vote 1 Neale Richmond

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

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–101

Voted against 3 Maeve O'Connell · Shay Brennan · Sinéad Gibney

Did not vote 1 Neale Richmond

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Maeve O'Connell · Shay Brennan

Voted against 1 Sinéad Gibney

Did not vote 1 Neale Richmond

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 8–6

Voted for 1 Shay Brennan

Did not vote 3 Maeve O'Connell · Neale Richmond · Sinéad Gibney

Maeve O'Connell — Fine Gael 3 votes · 21 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Further and Higher Education 14 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the project timelines and set milestones for the delayed or paused student accommodation projects in both Trinity University and the University of Limerick. [25177/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on how eligibility for the 30% target group for reduced rent beds student accommodation is being verified and enforced across each relevant institution. [25178/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on whether any additional supports will be made available to students who may not be eligible for the targeted reduced rent beds but still encounter financial difficulties. [25179/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the findings of the international benchmarking and stakeholder consultations for the standardised design study for student accommodation. [25180/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on how sustainability and flexibility will be practically implemented in the new standardised design guidelines for student accommodation without increasing costs. [25181/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report what the current criteria are for selecting the initial three pilot locations under Stage 2 of the Technological Sector Student Accommodation Programme. [25182/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on what metrics will be used to measure the success of the pilot phases of the Technological Sector Student Accommodation Programme before it increases in scale. [25183/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the estimated timeline for the full implementation of a borrowing framework for technologic universities for the construction of student accommodation. [25184/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on any plans either ongoing or under consideration to expand the student assistance fund to meet rising demand from students due to rent costs. [25185/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the main learnings by his Department from the 2024 rent-a-room campaign, and how these learnings will inform future campaigns and outreach programmes. [25186/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of officials within his Department in engaging with Solas, with a view to reduce the delays faced by apprentices in accessing training phases. [25187/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the date that his Department intends to publish the National Apprentice Office Report, following their recent survey. [25188/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to report on the work of officials within his Department on the new further education and training strategy in collaboration with SOLAS following the conclusion of its public consultation earlier this year. [25568/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current availability of 'digs' student accommodation, along with the possibility of introducing a non-overbearing regulatory framework in this sector without harming current levels of supply. [25567/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report on the establishment of late-night bus services; and to update on the work of officials within his Department on the proposal of a late-night bus service for Dundrum and Churchtown. [25189/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report as to if there are any plans within his Department to review and amend the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25190/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he intends to include the requirement for a tax clearance certificate for the issuance of a dog breeders licence in the proposed new Control of Dogs and Dog Breeding Establishments (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and improve the overall regulation of this business to benefit overall public safety and the welfare of dogs. [25566/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the ban of XL bully dogs; the number of XL bully dogs that have been seized in each local authority area since the ban took effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26167/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to introduce a single centralised national database for dog microchip registration data as this would improve visibility on dog breeding and selling and improve the overall regulation of this business to the benefit of overall public safety and the welfare of dogs. [25565/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to report on how often the flood defence systems along the Dodder River are assessed to ensure they meet the required capacity. [25192/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Justice to confirm under which State agencies' remit do CCTV cameras on the N11 fall. [25191/25]

New lobbying 17 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
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.
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Dublin TDs
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting on the challenges facing the commercial bus sector
Bayer Limited Health
- Correspondence and request for a meeting following election
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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations

Neale Richmond — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 33 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 33 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Recommendations to the Irish Government in advance of the Nutrition for Growth Summit.
Plan International Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Meeting with Minister Neale Richmond convened by Irish Aid
- Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence Leaders roundtable
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 · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Cross cutting issues of climate justice and official development assistance
- Corporate accountability and justice
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Letter to Minister Neale Richmond
Ibec · 2 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Youth Work Ireland EU Affairs
- Seeking support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting on the challenges facing the commercial bus sector
Irish League of Credit Unions Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to discuss the credit unions development foundation's work in Africa
Bayer Limited Health
- Correspondence and request for a meeting following election
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Trade · Employment
- Meeting with Minister Neale Richmond
- Meeting with Minister Neale Richmond
- Dublin Chamber President's speech at Dublin Chamber/Department of Foreign Affairs event
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
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Introduction to the work of ActionAid. As the new Ministers within the Department of Foreign Affairs we wrote to explain our organizations main priorities.
- Meeting with new Minister to introduce our work along with other civil society actors.
- Annual meeting of Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
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.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Minister on HAI's thoughts on vacant homes
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- International development and humanitarian aid
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

Shay Brennan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 0 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 26 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
IE Domain Registry Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Deputy Shay Brennan as part of Digital Business Ireland meeting regarding digital supports for small businesses
Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment
- Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
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
Transparency International Ireland Finance
- Alexander Chance wrote to Deputy Shay Brennan on 7 April 2025 to note his recent Parliamentary Questions on so-called 'section 110' Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), to highlight TI Ireland's long-standing concerns around potential illicit use of SPVs, and to offer to meet to discuss these and related illicit finance issues.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting on the challenges facing the commercial bus sector
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Bayer Limited Health
- Correspondence and request for a meeting following election
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing · Trade · Finance · Justice and Equality
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
- Launched Dublin Chamber Competitiveness Report in Leinster House
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

Sinéad Gibney — Social Democrats 3 votes · 7 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Public Expenditure 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the Department that will take responsibility for the National Children's Science Centre once completed by the OPW; the way in which this will be funded annually; if funded by the State, the way in which this impacts other operators in terms of State aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25159/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the specific terms under which the National Concert Hall site was allocated for the National Children’s Science Museum project, including duration, cost-sharing, and oversight mechanisms; if the OPW has assessed the impact of construction on the National Concert Hall’s operations and heritage status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25160/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the specific terms under which the National Concert Hall site was allocated for the National Children's Science Museum project, including duration, cost-sharing, and oversight mechanisms; whether the OPW has assessed the impact of construction on the National Concert Hall's operations and heritage status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25764/25]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of Irish companies exporting parts for military drones to companies (details supplied) in Israel, as reported in the media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25238/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the checks in place to ensure dual-use goods exported from Ireland are not used for military purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25239/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department has carried out any scoping on the potential increase to the administrative burden for SMEs as a result of the proposed move from a risk-based corporate due diligence obligation currently contained in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to a more onerous due diligence obligation exclusively for Tier 1 suppliers currently being proposed as part of the EU Omnibus Package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26531/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the policy of the Defence Forces regarding the recruitment of people with autism and ADHD to the permanent and reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25173/25]

New lobbying 31 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR's London School of Economics Research Launch - March 6th 2025
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
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
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Workers Rights
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Invitation to visit Explorium following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Meeting with Sinéad Gibney TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Ibec · 5 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Pay Transparency Directive
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Meeting with Dublin TDs
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
- Briefing event on US tarrifs
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting on the challenges facing the commercial bus sector
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Family Carers Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Briefing on transgender healthcare with members of the Social Democrats
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Report shared
- Meet to discuss ActionAid work and our priorities.
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
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.
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations