Dublin West — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 45 questions · 206 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 Paul Donnelly · Ruth Coppinger

Voted against 1 Emer Currie

Did not vote 2 Jack Chambers · Roderic O'Gorman

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 Paul Donnelly

Voted against 2 Emer Currie · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 2 Jack Chambers · Roderic O'Gorman

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Emer Currie

Voted against 2 Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 2 Jack Chambers · Paul Donnelly

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 3 votes · 12 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Rural 4 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to progress work on a strategy for suburban Dublin villages, including schemes that are similar to those available for rural Dublin villages. [26304/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the commitment to resource the Town Centre First model and establish a town regeneration team in every local authority, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26305/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps he has taken to fulfil the Programme for Governments commitments to launch an urban communities initiative to revitalise disadvantaged city areas; to consider suburban areas in Dublin as suitable for such an initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21602/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will consider expanding the Programme for Government’s commitment to invest in key regional tourism projects under the rural regeneration and development fund to also include projects located within the Dublin metropolitan area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22870/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [22485/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will meet. [22486/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress in preparing for the impact of any new tariffs on Irish farmers and agrifood producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25607/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the agricultural sector in the most recent available full year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25606/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider expanding third level course places related to therapies in the disability sector, as part of workforce planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26303/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the implementation of a ‘Second Chance’ provision, to ensure that students undertaking a repeat year or changing courses once can still access the free fees initiative, thereby avoiding financial penalties through higher fee rates, as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26302/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to students who, for medical reasons, have accrued substantial absence; whether any additional supports exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25714/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice the amount of funding that will go towards the operation of local community safety partnerships; and if there is a breakdown of the funding for purpose or geographically. [26505/25]

New lobbying 24 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Request to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
Educate Together Education and Training
- Met with Emer Currie TD to discuss patronage reconfiguration and ask for support to advocate for progress on reconfiguration, including advancing the proposed survey of parents.
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 Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Dublin
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Launched an Autism Support Hub in Dublin 15 which was attended by public officials
- Held an event to launch AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland campaign on seclusion/restraint in Irish schools
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Youth Work Ireland EU Affairs
- Seeking support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- 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
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 · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Employment
- Meeting with Emer Currie T.D.
- Meeting with Emer Currie T.D.
YMCA Dublin · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Community · Local Government
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 94 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 94 returns

Uisce Éireann Housing
- Meeting to discuss Uisce Eireann's activities nationally and in the Dublin region - particularly housing/connections, Water Supply Project and Greater Dublin Drainage Project. Outlined the constraints in the Greater Dublin Area, impact on housing and business connections both in water and wastewater. Explained the national strategic projects in progress to address these challenges and highlighted the support / investment / statutory processes needed to deliver them.
Early Onset Parkinsons Disease CLG Finance
- The meeting focused on advocating for increased funding for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and tax breaks for exercise classes
O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning
- Discussion on delivery of housing
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 Minister for Health concerning an agreement reached for organisations funded under legislation at the Workplace Relations Commission on Monday, 10th March. The agreement has again discriminated against staff in private and voluntary nursing homes, and we request an early meeting to discuss its implications as the continuing cycle of home closures continues.
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to Minister Chambers, congratulating him on appointment to Cabinet
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
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing
- Challenging Business Environment: Skills Shortage; Inflationary Pressure; Systemic Delays; Environmental Responsibility; Procurement Strategies; Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Constraints; Adversarial Relations; Willingness to Pay
- Letter of congratulations on his appointment and a request for a meeting.
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Finance
- Submission to Department of Finance open consultation on the matter of Insurance Reform
National Youth Council of Ireland Development and Zoning
- National Development Plan Review
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- An introduction to AstraZeneca Ireland
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
Bord Gáis Energy Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting between Bord Gáis Energy MD Dave Kirwan and Jack Chambers T.D. Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform
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.
Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Congratulatory letter to relevant Ministers
- Letter outlining SPI Policy Priorities for Programme for Government
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Kevin Callinan’s, Fórsa General Secretary letter to the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation. The letter urges the Minister to address the delayed repeal of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009, a key commitment in the Public Service Agreement 2024-26.
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.
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee · 2 returns Transport · Finance
- Sought Government support for ecommerce sector regarding night-time flights at Dublin Airport
- Sent the Government notice of the Interchange Fee Regulation
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 Ministers on appointment
Fingal Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dáil Dinner arranged with Fingal Chamber members Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Waterford Chamber events and Government engagement with Waterford businesses
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Intel Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting for Minister Jack Chambers with the Intel Ireland leadership team. Also included a tour of the Intel Campus at Leixlip
Medtronic plc · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Competitiveness challenges
- Competitiveness challenges
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Requested inclusion of commitments to the LGBTQ+ community in the forthcoming Programme for Government.
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Justice and Equality
- To urge progress of the Defamation Amendment Bill
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Correspondence in relation to the Programme for Government discussions and the expansion of school libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 9 returns Food · Trade · Housing · Finance · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Manufacturing policy priorities of the Food and Drink Industry for the Programme for Government
- US Tariffs and EU Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Housing Policy
- Double Tax Agreements
- Labour Employer Economic Forum
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Trade Advisory Group
- Priorities for Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation
Youth Work Ireland EU Affairs
- Seeking support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee
IBM Economic Development and Industry
- Ireland's competitiveness for foreign direct investment
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
KPMG Taxation
- Representatives provided a summary of recent policy submissions made by KPMG.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- New Programme for Government
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry
- Letter to newly appointed Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation
Archdiocese of Dublin Community
- Sought assistance with the application process for the naturalisation as an Irish citizen.
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
- Follow up email to letter sharing our priorities for the new P for G, emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory letter from new CEO
RIAI · 3 returns Housing
- Letter requesting a meeting sent by email 10 April
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
- Letter sent via email 6 March
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Meeting request - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025
Q4PR · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of BGE inestment in energy sector
- Raise awareness of concerns of digital sector re State/CRU connections policy
- Introduction to Digital Infrastructure Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Transport
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
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
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Representations to Ministers concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and its implementation via self- declaration mechanism rather than a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which indicates a likely significant increase in illicit sales of vapes, a significant loss of tax revenues to the state, damage to the health outlook of adult smokers depending on vaping to help them quit or reduce their smoking and an additional compliance burden on retailers.
- 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.
FleishmanHillard, Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Irish Investor Awards
- Celebrating the launch of the McCabes Pharmacy rebrand in Castleknock
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Arup Public Expenditure and Reform
- Providing an industry perspective on potential barriers to swift delivery of critical infrastructure, and potential measures and alternative approaches that could be considered to expedite delivery of these critical projects. The discussion focussed on adopting a systems approach and providing the certainty and confidence to allow the supply chain to resource up to meet the increasing demand.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Castlethorn Housing
- Proposed solutions for ways to increase housing supply in Ireland
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- (i) New Supply Agreement; (ii) Access to new medicines.
Chambers Ireland Trade
- Ireland moving forward to approve CETA (Comprehensive Econ & Trade Agreement with Canada, Mercusor and the Unified Patent Court (UPC),
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 4 returns Finance · Economic Development and Industry · Communications
- To outline Meta’s views on facial recognition platform developments to counter celeb-bait scams.
- Support for digital ads sector in Ireland.
- To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
- To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- EU AI Act Code of Practice
Ecocem Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting request to Minister Jack Chambers, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers, Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 5 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is an embargo on hiring radiotherapists with working experience for the HSE; the reasoning for such an embargo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26074/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if there is a policy to recruit only graduates for radiotherapists positions; and how this has been analysed in terms of best outcomes for patient care and safety. [26075/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the reason her Department has not made available requisite funds to hire qualified persons with experienced for radiotherapy positions in the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26076/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the ratio between the number of CDNTs per head of population; and if she will confirm that Dublin west has two CDNTs based on the 2006 census. [25864/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a way to volunteer SME expertise to her Department's AI for schools development; and if so, the contact details for the persons working on AI literacy, sustainability and ethics for schools. [26680/25]

New lobbying 24 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- March 2025
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Thanked for engaging with the launch of ICOS' housing report and request that action be taken on recommendations
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Dublin
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Health · Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Launched an Autism Support Hub in Dublin 15 which was attended by public officials
- Held an event to launch AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland campaign on seclusion/restraint in Irish schools
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
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
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
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

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 1 vote · 16 questions · 48 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will be in operation; when he expects that applicants will be able to draw down funding from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25272/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an application to the interim remediation scheme, established in December 2023, has been made on behalf of a complex (details supplied); can he set out the status of this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25273/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a breakdown of local authority housing developments nationwide that have been identified with significant construction defects; the measures being taken to remediate these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25723/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if wooden bicycle sheds, constructed in front gardens, are exempted development for the purposes of the Planning and Development Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25946/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the timeline for the implementation of contactless public transport ticketing across the country, under the Indra contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25947/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the payment process for the Indra contactless public transport ticketing system; if it involves one-off payments or rolling payments; the amount that has been paid to date, the total payment agreed; if there is a risk of exceeding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25948/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of accessibility issues at Fota railway station in Cork, in particular regarding the necessity to use a footbridge with stairs to access platform 2; the impact that this has on access to Fota Wildlife Park and other amenities on the island; if Irish Rail intends to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26055/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of delays in the processing of assistive technology grant forms by her Department; if she is aware of the impact that these delays are having on the education of children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25266/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the assistive technology grant application for a child [details supplied]; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25267/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Education and Youth for clarification on the announced changes to contracts of indefinite duration; when the new rules will regarding a one-year contract and then a contract of indefinite duration apply from; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25949/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of childcare waiting lists in Wicklow; the measures being taken to address the shortage of places for children under three years old; the means by which she plans to expand capacity and improve access to early learning and care services in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25724/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of HIQA inspections conducted on foster care services annually since 2019, across each of the 17 Tusla service areas, including the key findings and areas identified for improvement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25725/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps taken in response to recent HIQA reports highlighting deficiencies in the governance and oversight of foster care services; the means by which the Department is working with Tusla to ensure compliance with national child protection standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25726/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when he expects to make a decision on the renewal of funding for the basic income scheme for artists; when he will publicise this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25268/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the further research related to the basic income scheme for artists commissioned by his Department and is awaited; when he expects to receive such research; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25269/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have declared profits to the Revenue Commissions from cryptocurrency investments, in each of the past five years; to indicate the amount of capital gains tax and capital acquisitions tax paid on such investments, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25271/25]

New lobbying 48 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Introducing the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- National Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
- North-South Interconnector
O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning
- Proposals to deliver on Special Amenity Area Order in the Liffey Valley
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget Process and Budget 2026
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Environment
- Request to submit PQ on whether the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill will undergo pre-legislative scrutiny.
- Emailing CLM’s submission on the CRU’s proposed decision paper on the Large Energy Users connection policy
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol advertising in sporting events
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Meeting with Roderic O'Gorman 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.
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- UNFCCC Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T Joint NGO Submission
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Thanked for engaging with the launch of ICOS' housing report and request that action be taken on recommendations
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email to Members of the Oireachtas regarding imminent famine in Gaza
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Dublin 15
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Met to discuss Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign and online safety, gender recognition, and trans healthcare.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Launched an Autism Support Hub in Dublin 15 which was attended by public officials
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Environment · Children and Youth Affairs
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
- Inputting into the creation of Green Party Youth Policy
Fórsa trade union Health
- Emails, letters, including letters to two Ministers, phone calls and an online meeting was organised with the aim of seeking more funding for the healthcare system, and to support unions in being consulted regarding the pay and numbers strategy in the Health Service Executive. There were discussions in relation to the then impending Pay & Numbers dispute including possible solutions with some TDs.
Irish Red Cross · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Social Protection
- 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
- Follow up email to letter seeking urgent need to prioritise ARP extension
- Discussing Roderic O'Gorman's experience of ARP as Minister and seeking to understand the barriers to its extension
- Follow up email to letter sharing our priorities for the new P for G, emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
Q4PR Development and Zoning
- Proposals to deliver on Special Amenity Area Order in the Liffey Valley on land adjacent to D15PN04 and K78Y7N1
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- HPV Vaccination Programme
- Daffodil Day 2025
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
- LGBT Ireland policy asks
ActionAid Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Report shared
- Meet to discuss ActionAid work and our priorities.
- Invite to AV room briefing covering Irelands role in fossil fuel industry.
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
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.
John Gallagher Children and Youth Affairs
- Issues related to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Advancing a public system of early childhood education and care and support of the Together for Public Campaign Alliance
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Raising Friends of the Earth Campaign Demands on Minimum BERs, Social Housing Retrofitting, and Renewable Heat
- Meetings with Oireachtas members on Climate Action
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
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
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 3 votes · 12 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to extend the temporary waiver in respect of development contributions paid to local authorities for owner occupiers building their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25772/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to extend the Uisce Eireann rebate paid to local authorities for owner occupiers building their own homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25773/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is scope for a person (detailed supplied) to qualify for the tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26414/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the reason for delays in introducing health information labelling of alcohol products; when labelling is likely to be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25245/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health to clarify the status of the regulations regarding alcohol labelling, which were signed into law by the previous Minister in May 2023, following an extensive notification process to the European Union and the World Trade Organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26107/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if an exception will be made to the criteria regarding the treatment abroad scheme for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26478/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [25530/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will next meet. [25531/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Finance if he will expand eligibility for the disabled drivers and passengers scheme to include people living with scoliosis and recipients of corrective spinal fusion surgery who have been left with permanent impairments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25573/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support giving public sector status to all secretaries and caretakers in schools giving them the same access to protections and pensions as other workers in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25800/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice to outline the process for naturalisation applications; the duration of this process; if there are any delays to the application of a person (details supplied); to clarify how some applications can take longer than others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26182/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for a progress report on reducing the waiting list for accessing children's disability network teams in Dublin west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26216/25]

New lobbying 14 returns

Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Worker safety in the nighttime economy report from AAI
- Alcohol advertising in sporting events
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
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.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Thanked for engaging with the launch of ICOS' housing report and request that action be taken on recommendations
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Rape Crisis Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Section 19A and counselling notes
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
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.