Galway West — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 6 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 51 questions · 159 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 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Voted against 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

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 Mairéad Farrell

Voted against 4 Catherine Connolly · Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 1 Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 3 votes · 9 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Rural 4 questions
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail an bhfuil an t-athbhreithniú ar an gcás gnó don obair atá beartaithe ar an gcé ar Inis Oírr críochnaithe; cad é an spriocdháta ó thaobh thús agus chríochnú an togra sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26329/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of each of the policy measures detailed in the ‘Our Living Islands -Action Plan 2023-2026’; when the updated progress report will be published; to report on the April 2025 meeting of monitoring committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26332/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the consideration that has been given to the annual rollout of the LEADER food initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26330/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail cad é stadás na hoibre atá beartaithe don dá ché ar Inis Meáin, an Córa agus Caladh Mór; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26328/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 319 of 1 May 2025, given that it is over a year since the closure of the public consultation on trawling within Ireland's six nautical mile limit and given that trawling continues to take place in inshore waters, some of which are special areas of conservation, when the results of the public consultation will be published; when he will make a decision on the matter; if he is committed to implementing the commitment made in the programme for Government to promote the sustainability of Ireland's fish stocks and to support the inshore fishing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25621/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 2 April 2025, if the detailed project proposals have now been evaluated; the results of that evaluation; the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25620/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to increase the provision of student accommodation in Galway; when the new national student accommodation strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26176/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the proposed new further education college in Galway city; if the evaluation which was scheduled to take place in the first week of April has now concluded; the outcome of that evaluation; the timeline for the delivery of the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26175/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of a planning application (details supplied); when the planning application will be formally withdrawn following confirmation that the developers will no longer proceed with the project; the status of the marine area consent granted to the company in December 2022; details of the 'performance security' agreement between his Department and the company required by the offshore renewable electricity support scheme 1 contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25715/25]

New lobbying 22 returns

FoodCloud Food
- Invite sent by email
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Emails to Galway city councillors and Galway West TDs informing them of a scheduled member protest march which was scheduled to be held outside Galway City Council offices @ 1:30pm Monday March 10th on College Road . This protest was in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in Fórsa's email, the union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
Uplift Foreign Affairs
- Emailed TD Catherine Connolly to ask them to raise a PQ to the Minister for Foreign Affairs about the ability for the UN General Assembly to authorise UN peacekeeping missions.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- That the Deputy would submit questions regarding the status of the epilepsy pregnancy register and the status of the implementation of the recommendations for the women with epilepsy model of care
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Trócaire EU Affairs
- 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.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Request to support concerns on re-opening and weakening of EU Sustainability Legislation via EU Commission's Omnibus Proposal
- To request PQs about the passage of legislation.
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
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 Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 41 returns

County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) Employment
- • Highlight the broader challenges faced by Section 39 organisations providing essential services to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities (specifically Centres for Independent Living (CILs) organisation). • Lack of funding for transport services for the Company's the Resource Centre.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
FoodCloud Food
- Invite sent by email
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Letter congratulating Ministers & Ministers of State on their appointment & requesting a meeting with them
- Visit of Minister Naughton to RehabCare Dundalk
Galway Simon Community Housing
- Meeting with Minister Hildegarde Naughton at the launch of our new housing development in Galway. Engaging with her about the delays experienced at various stages of the development
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general home care issues & HCCI updates
ChildVision Education and Training
- Funding Negotiations
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Emails to Galway city councillors and Galway West TDs informing them of a scheduled member protest march which was scheduled to be held outside Galway City Council offices @ 1:30pm Monday March 10th on College Road . This protest was in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in Fórsa's email, the union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- Request to Minister Hildegarde Naughton on 30 April requesting her to host the ODG Budget briefing day in Leinster House.
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.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Letters to newly appointed ministers
- Engaged with Minister Hildegarde Naughton following her appointment as Minister to progress AsIAm priorities under the Programme for Government and to promote understanding of our work
- Attended meeting of the Autism Innovation Strategy Steering Group, chaired by Minister Naughton
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Disability Federation of Ireland Local Government
- Implementation of the UN CRPD at local level
Ibec · 3 returns Food · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Double Tax Agreements
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Communicating priorities for people with disabilities and service providers to key stakeholders
- Inviting key stakeholders to the launch of a recruitment initiative for disability services
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Invitations to FASD in Ireland Conference
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Met with Minister Naughton to introduce her to IWA and discuss issues such as Pay Parity, Multi Annual Funding, Cost of living with a disability, Transport
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 · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
- Briefing on Climate Action
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Health
- Email requesting a meeting with Minister Foley and Minister Naughton
Inclusion Ireland · 4 returns Justice and Equality
- Conference with Minister of State Naughton attending
- Meeting Minister Hildegarde Naughton TD
- Introductory Meeting with Disability Stakeholders
- Grace Report
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 20 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of NEPS psychologists employed in each NEPS local office throughout the country; the number of primary and secondary schools serviced by each office; and the number of psychological assessments undertaken by each office in the 2023/2024 academic year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25087/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of psychological assessments undertaken through the scheme for commissioning psychological assessments sanctioned by each NEPS local office in the 2023/2024 academic year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25088/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of educational psychologists on the current scheme for commissioning psychological assessments list; the minimum educational qualification required for a participating psychologist to be considered for inclusion on the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25089/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application for additional accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26512/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the application for emergency works for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26513/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for the progress on the publication of the report on the State's response to Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25086/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to conduct a review of the spatial-planning-and-national-roads-guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26507/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing units purchased through the tenant-in-situ scheme in each local authority in 2023 and 2024; the total expenditure incurred by each local authority through the tenant-in-situ scheme in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26508/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of lifeguards employed by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26530/25]
Justice 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the supports available within his Department for Charitable organisations developing facilities to help the victims of domestic and sexual violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25085/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications made for safety orders, protection orders and barring orders in District Court sittings in District No.7 in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25090/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí and their rank assigned to Salthill Garda Station, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26528/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the full breakdown of the number of Gardaí in the Galway division, by the station to which they are assigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26529/25]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional training spaces created in the disciplines of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and psychology within the third level sector for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26326/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to review the success of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship, 2021 to 2025 towards the development of a new national strategy for apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26327/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the application of the GRETB to develop a new campus for further education and training in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26511/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad é an dul chun cinn atá déanta ina Roinn chun scéim na mbóithre áise a atosú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26335/25]
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán faoin maoiniú atá sa Roinn do scéim na gcampaí samhraidh i mbliana;; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26334/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [22378/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of primary care centres at locations (details supplied). [26510/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
FoodCloud Food
- Invite sent by email
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Emails to Galway city councillors and Galway West TDs informing them of a scheduled member protest march which was scheduled to be held outside Galway City Council offices @ 1:30pm Monday March 10th on College Road . This protest was in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in Fórsa's email, the union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
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
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Tourism · Housing
- The discussion highlighted the need to protect Galway’s cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the city’s status as a bilingual destination. Emphasis was placed on the role of heritage and language in enhancing Galway’s authenticity and tourism appeal.
- Advocacy for increased housing supply, student accommodation reform, and action on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
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.
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Fianna Fail Roundtable on Online Safety
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 22 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Environment 9 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the completion status of his Departments review of relevant inland fisheries bye-laws in force for ten years or more and their continued application, in particular the Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 and the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25681/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the independent review of Inland Fisheries Ireland's implementation of the recommendations of the 2023 Governance Review will commence, as per the current Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for a timetable of the publication of the Western Lakes Management Plan, considering that the plan has been in the pipeline since September 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25683/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether Ireland's membership of the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) is consistent with the State policy of conserving non-native/invasive freshwater fish through the Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse fish Bye-Law No. 806 of 2006 and the Conservation of Pike Bye-Law No. 809 of 2006, considering EIFAAC's mandate of restoring European inland fisheries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25684/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the reason Ireland is not participating in the current European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC) project titled "Management/Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species in Europe" as per EIFAAC public notifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25685/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether his Department has ever given ministerial consent, substitute consent or a licence under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations - S.I. No. 477 of 2011, to Inland Fisheries Ireland that has allowed the dispersal of the invasive freshwater fish dace throughout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25686/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether there have been funding-budgetary cuts for Inland Fisheries Ireland in 2025 considering that the statutory body operates under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25687/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when his Department will publish a new policy statement for the inland fisheries sector, considering the significant developments and challenges around conservation, ecological and environmental issues over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25688/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are any external or independent consultants advising the current Principal Officer of the Inland Fisheries Division on his daily duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25689/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeal applications his Department has received; and the number of appeal decisions issued in each year since 2019, in tabular from. [25157/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an appeal lodged with regard to invalidity pension (details supplied); the current average waiting time for a decision on an appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25874/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an appeal for a person (details supplied) has been ongoing for over a year and has not been assigned to an appeal officer yet, despite all documentation having been submitted. [26439/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the ACRES scheme; the number of applications received, the number of applications still waiting assessment, the number of applications approved, and the number of applicants that have received payments to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25653/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he and his officials deem the operation of the Cong Salmon Hatchery on Lough Corrib SAC in County Galway by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), is legally compliant with national and EU legislation considering that no Appropriate Assessment or Nature Impact Statement has been conducted on its activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the process by which a road might be upgraded from a regional road to a national road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25290/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the reduction in funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to Galway County Council, in particular for the N83 in Claregalway; and if his Department will work to secure funding and get the relevant projects back on track. [26469/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the manner by which the Revenue Commissioners calculate tax forgone for those tax expenditures identified (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25817/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the different tax regimes notified to the EU Code of Conduct Group between 1998 and 2023, by year of notification and whether the tax regime was deemed to be harmful, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25818/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if school transport will be provided for students attending a school (details supplied), and particularly for a school leaver who will attend this school in September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25148/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reverse the decision to place additional limits on the tenant-in-situ scheme; if he is aware that Galway City Council has already spent its allocation for 2025 under the scheme; if he will engage with Galway City Council to improve homelessness prevention given this issue and the fact that there is a waiting list for emergency accommodation in Galway and families are resorting to rough-sleeping as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25840/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide clarity on the basic income for artists pilot programme; his plans to support those working in the arts who may not qualify for the new jobseeker's pay-related benefit or jobseeker’s benefit (self-employed) when they are between jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26201/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals who currently hold a medical card; the number who currently hold a discretionary medical card; and these figures for May, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [26207/25]

New lobbying 25 returns

FoodCloud Food
- Invite sent by email
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought meeting to discuss Saving and Investment Union
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- OECD findings and government targets for adult literacy in Ireland
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Emails to Galway city councillors and Galway West TDs informing them of a scheduled member protest march which was scheduled to be held outside Galway City Council offices @ 1:30pm Monday March 10th on College Road . This protest was in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in Fórsa's email, the union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
Retailers Against Smuggling Justice and Equality
- Request to place smuggling and enforcement to tackle illicit trade on the committee agenda
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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
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
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Housing
- Infrastructure enablement (e.g. GCRR, BusConnect, Park & Ride, and Port of Galway upgrades)
- Advocacy for increased housing supply, student accommodation reform, and action on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)

Noel Grealish — Independent 3 votes · 0 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 37 returns

County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) Employment
- • Highlight the broader challenges faced by Section 39 organisations providing essential services to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities (specifically Centres for Independent Living (CILs) organisation). • Lack of funding for transport services for the Company's the Resource Centre.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
FoodCloud Food
- Invite sent by email
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.
SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Colm Byrne, CEO International Operations SeeBeyondBorders, met Minister of State, Noel Grealish on the 20th of March. Colm spoke to Minister Grealish about his own journey and why Cambodian education benefits greatly from Irish support.
- Colm Byrne, CEO International Operations SeeBeyondBorders, met Minister of State, Noel Grealish on the 20th of March. Colm spoke to Minister Grealish about his own journey and why Cambodian education benefits greatly from Irish support.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
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.
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Emails to Galway city councillors and Galway West TDs informing them of a scheduled member protest march which was scheduled to be held outside Galway City Council offices @ 1:30pm Monday March 10th on College Road . This protest was in relation to a proposed move to new offices outside the city centre and in Fórsa's email, the union provided supporting information regarding the concerns of Fórsa members on the issue.
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Programme for Government
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Agriculture · Health
- Agrochemical Policy in Ireland
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- I contacted seven members of the Regional Independent Group who were expected to be involved in negotiations for government. We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities.
Ibec · 5 returns Agriculture · Food · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- Market Access for beef, sheep and pork, poultry to various markets
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- EU-US trade relations
- Double Tax Agreements
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- An Bord Bia Meat Marketing Seminar
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
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Housing
- Infrastructure enablement (e.g. GCRR, BusConnect, Park & Ride, and Port of Galway upgrades)
- Advocacy for increased housing supply, student accommodation reform, and action on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
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 Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Application for planning permission to expand egg-laying hen farm and associated works in Co. Louth.
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Transport
- Insurance reform
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 13 returns

Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general home care issues & HCCI updates
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- To raise awarness of the European Accessibility Act
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
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
GSK Health
- Immunisation 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 Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers, including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking, returning to smoking with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to members of Seanad Eireann.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Affordable Medicines Ireland Company CLG Health
- Introducing Affordable Medicines Ireland and parallel importation of medicines and the role it plays in the supply chain for medicines in Ireland.
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.