Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 39 questions · 98 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

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 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Máire Devine

Voted against 2 Catherine Ardagh · Jen Cummins

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 11 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Tourism 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount by which the Arts Council arts grant funding scheme increased or decreased each year since 2019; and the amount by which overall funding for the Arts Council increased or decreased each year since 2019. [25254/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the methodology for the cost-benefit analysis of the basic income for artists scheme, which is being undertaken as part of the pilot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25481/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an mbeidh seilbh ag an Aire ar an uirlis nua intleachta saorga atá á maoiniú ag a Roinn, trí Údarás na Gaeltachta, nuair a bheidh an uirlis críochnaithe; an mbeidh seilbh ag an Aire ar chearta na sonraí a chuirfear isteach agus a eascróidh ón uirlis nuair a bheidh sí críochnaithe; an bhfuil aon chinnteacht ann go gcuirfear an uirlis ar fáil in aisce don phobal nuair a bheidh sí críochnaithe; cé mhéad a chosnóidh sé an uirlis seo a fhorbairt; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26497/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil sé ar an eolas faoi líomhaintí, pléite ar Tuairisc.ie, gur bhain Údarás na Gaeltachta úsáid as intleacht shaorga chun íomhánna a fhorbairt d’fheachtais fógraíochta; an aontaíonn sé mar Aire atá freagrach as Ealaíona na hÉireann gur chóir d’eagrais stáit faoi chúram a Roinne saothar grianghrafadóirí nó ealaíontóirí na hÉireann a úsáid i bhfeachtais fógraíochta seachas intleacht shaorga; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26498/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the current state of play of the HSE's plan to develop a primary care centre at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25476/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Sláinte an bhfuil sé i gceist aici aird a dhíriú ar stádas na Gaeilge mar phríomhtheanga oifigiúil, de réir Airteagal 8 de Bhunreacht na hÉireann, agus í ag déanamh uasdátú ar rialacháin a bhaineann le faisnéis bia a thabhairt do thomhaltóirí, de réir rialacháin an Aontais Eorpaigh; an bhfuil sí chun glacadh le lipéid aonteangacha Bhéarla gan Ghaeilge, mar atá fógartha aici, faoin dlí a thugann cead di eisceacht faoi rialacháin a thionól faoin Airteagal sin; agus an bpléifidh an Grúpa Oibre Tras-Rialtais impleachtaí an Airteagail sin i leith na rialachán atá le teacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [26496/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address the educational and space needs of the National College of Art and Design in Dublin’s Liberties for the students and the staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26194/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta cad iad na céimeanna a bhfuil sé chun iad a ghlacadh chun níos mó cursaí trí Ghaeilge, seachas an Ghaeilge féin, a chur ar fáil do mhic léinn in institiúidí breisoideachais agus ardoideachais. [26193/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of applications from Dublin 8, 10, 12, 20 for the Community Centres Investment Fund each year; the total funding sought by each and level of award allocated or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26197/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Seachadta ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, agus Athchóirithe an bhfuil leagan Gaeilge de na “Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service” a foilsíodh an 12 Bealtaine 2025 i mBéarla amháin; ar baineadh aon leas as an intleacht shaorga agus na treoirlínte sin á scríobh; an taighde a fhoilsiú a bhí mar bhunús don ráiteas nach bhfuil mórán nó aon riosca ag baint leis an intleacht shaorga ag soláthar aistriúcháin; an ndearna a Roinn aon phlé go hinmheánach, leis an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán nó le saineolaithe maidir le himpleachtaí na dtreoirlínte sin ar an aistriúchán i gcomhthéacs na Gaeilge; an bhfuil maoirsiú daonna le déanamh ar aistriúchán de chuid na hintleachta saorga chun a chinntiú go bhfuil sé ar ardchaighdeán sula gcuirfear an t-aistriúchán sin ar fáil don phobal; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26499/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 214 of 15 May 2025, that responsibility lies with his Department for any decision relating to a request for the reinternment of remains (details supplied); if he will take the required decision, or put such a proposal to the highest levels of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26474/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Promote awareness of the upcoming Public Event: Living with Grief, A Bereavement Information Evening with constituents.
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Information for local public representatives on new NLN College at Drumfinn Road. Invitation to photocall to mark commencement of works.
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 Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
- Request to meet to discuss a proposed youth hub in Dublin city centre.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Promote awareness of the upcoming Public Event: Living with Grief, A Bereavement Information Evening with constituents.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Information for local public representatives on new NLN College at Drumfinn Road. Invitation to photocall to mark commencement of works.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
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 Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
- Request to meet to discuss a proposed youth hub in Dublin city centre.
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
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
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- HPV Vaccination Programme
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network briefing seeking support
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.
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
Law Society of Ireland Health
- Enduring Power of Attorney and Decision Support Service
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
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 3 votes · 28 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Education 24 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education teachers allocated per school in DEIS and non-DEIS schools in 2024; the criteria used for these allocations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25132/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25133/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to expand ASD classes in mainstream schools in Dublin south central to meet increasing demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25134/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports currently available for student mental health in post-primary schools; if there are plans to increase school-based counselling services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25135/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional training for teachers on student mental health and trauma-informed approaches will be introduced under the next school wellbeing strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25136/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to increase permanent teaching posts to address the over-reliance on temporary contracts in certain schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25137/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of school building projects in Dublin south central, including any projects delayed due to inflation or capital budget constraints, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25138/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the roll out of prefab replacement programmes for primary schools; the number of schools currently on the waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25139/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools to implement the revised Junior Cycle digital literacy curriculum, including staff training and infrastructure grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25140/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to fund the purchase of digital devices for students at risk of digital exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25141/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to reduce the cost of schoolbooks, uniforms and voluntary contributions for families in all schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25142/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent changes to the allocation criteria for additional teaching supports for children with complex needs in mainstream schools and assess the potential impact on their educational outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25284/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to retain qualified teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25285/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for any additional funding and staffing resources that will be provided to support the expansion of the School Completion Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25286/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an assessment of the outcomes resulting from the 2022 expansion of the DEIS programme, including the impact on literacy and numeracy among newly included schools. [25287/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for administration for the ICT grant to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25312/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount received by each school in the last academic year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25313/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to increase the ICT grants to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25314/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans the 2025 summer education programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25339/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding allocated to the summer education programme over the past ten years, including 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25340/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her vision for Irish-medium education. [25599/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a draft of the policy for Irish-medium education outside of Gaeltacht areas will be published for final consultation with stakeholders; if so, when it is expected to be published; and if not, the reason. [25600/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proposed membership, remit and reporting timescale for the recently-announced task force on Irish-medium education provision. [25601/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason students are not receiving a physical copy of their Leaving Certificate results; the number of students that have not received their Leaving Certificate results in physical form, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26407/25]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timeline for the short-term activation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25551/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the breakdown of the Short-Term Activation Programme funding, by institution, in tabular form. [25552/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address the deficit some domestic universities are experiencing. [26519/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the proposed primary care centre at Curlew Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12; the reasons for any delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26466/25]

New lobbying 36 returns

Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Promote awareness of the upcoming Public Event: Living with Grief, A Bereavement Information Evening with constituents.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Information for local public representatives on new NLN College at Drumfinn Road. Invitation to photocall to mark commencement of works.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
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.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023, and other adult literacy issues
Educate Together · 2 returns Education and Training
- Met with Jen Cummins TD at Leinster House to discuss ongoing challenges facing Educate Together schools.
- Jen Cummins TD facilitated a meeting between Educate Together and the Educate Dublin 8 campaign group to discuss education choice for second-level schools.
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 Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- email exchanges outlining SPI policy proposals and seeking to arrange meeting
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Thanked for engaging with the launch of ICOS' housing report and request that action be taken on recommendations
- PQ to Ask Minister for Justice on additional resources to be allocated to immigration services to cope with busy period in September 2025
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Representatives from LGBTQ+ organisations briefed Social Democrats TDs on barriers to accessing trans healthcare and community principles for a new model of care.
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
- Request to meet to discuss a proposed youth hub in Dublin city centre.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
- Meeting with the Social Democrats
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 Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Environment · Education and Training
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
- A review of the CAO system and discussion around some of the asks in the ISSU General Manifesto
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
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Radiation oncology services
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.

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 0 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 17 returns

The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Promote awareness of the upcoming Public Event: Living with Grief, A Bereavement Information Evening with constituents.
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Information for local public representatives on new NLN College at Drumfinn Road. Invitation to photocall to mark commencement of works.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
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
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Discuss matters of interest.
- Extend an invite to the launch of new public opinion research from DRCC, exploring public attitudes and perceptions around sexual violence.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Belong To held its Rainbow Awards for youth services, and invited representatives from those services' constituencies to attend.
- Request to meet to discuss a proposed youth hub in Dublin city centre.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Irish Cancer Society Health
- 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.