Kerry — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 71 questions · 202 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 10–3

Voted for 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Did not vote 4 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley · Pa Daly

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 1 Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Michael Cahill · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Healy-Rae

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 Pa Daly

Voted against 2 Michael Cahill · Norma Foley

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Healy-Rae

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 2 votes · 0 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 20 returns

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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 3 returns Housing · Heritage
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
- Meeting request to discuss the rental market, rent pressure zone legislation and how this policy is impacting supply, and the impact of tenancies of indefinite duration on the property rights of landlords
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
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
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
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
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
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
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
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President and delegates met with Minister Martin Heydon to discuss concerns with the introduction of GAEC2
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- IFA Kerry AGM
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking support for Youth Information National Chat Line

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 25 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Health 14 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health in light of concerns across the Iveragh Peninsula, if an urgent intervention can be made to ensure the opening of two hospice beds in Cahersiveen Community Hospital, County Kerry, which are vital to the entire region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25154/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if her Department will examine and intervene in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25176/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); who has been deemed suitable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25698/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she can assist a medical student currently in a college abroad, to secure a clinical placement in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25819/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she would detail the public nursing homes available for older people in each LHO area, in tabular form. [25900/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE no longer provides funding for a centre (details supplied) to open five days a week for people with Alzheimer's disease; the estimated full-year cost of funding two extra days opening a week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26086/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will detail, on a LHO area basis, the HIQA-accredited private nursing homes for older people, in tabular form. [26087/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine and intervene in the case of a Kerry constituent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26158/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the medical card renewal application of a person (details attached); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26259/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address the serious concerns being experienced by families with adults with special needs in Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26403/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to provide emergency respite in County Kerry to families that are completely exhausted and do not receive as little as one day-night respite in the year (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26405/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to make respite available to families in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26438/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a patient (details supplied) will be transferred to a community hospital where there is a bed available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26522/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to ensure that patients that are being discharged from University Hospital Kerry or Cork University Hospital to community hospitals/nursing homes within the county are transferred to the nearest facility to where the patient/family reside (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26524/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the collection of sheep wool from farmers is a priority of his Department as many producers are having difficulty disposing of it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25679/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure farm inspections are scheduled with at least two weeks' notice, avoid inspections during the lambing period, and consider conducting inspections during shearing from mid-June to mid-July or ramming from mid-September to early November to minimise disruption for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25733/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will liaise with the Minister for Transport to source additional funding for private roads leading to farms and residences in rural areas where access is very difficult at present, especially for emergency vehicles, health workers etc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25876/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently expand the Local Link Service, at Portmagee, County Kerry, the gateway to Skellig Michael, and a very popular tourist route, as the service currently only runs three days a week, lagging far behind other towns and villages in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25765/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently address the unacceptable average waiting time for a driver test appointment of 27 weeks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26099/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will next meet. [22659/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to consider Killarney, County Kerry, as a host town for meetings of the Presidency of the European Union in 2026. [25934/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications received, granted, refused, or are currently being processed for the social housing tenant-in-situ scheme in County Kerry, since it was reintroduced in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26164/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently address the disparity faced by school secretaries and caretakers, who are directly paid by her Department but who are being denied a pension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26527/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice to give favourable consideration to the application by the Kerry County Board for significant funding under the IIP scheme for the redevelopment of Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26506/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently enhance the adult day service in Killarney provided by an association (details supplied) and provide additional services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26404/25]

New lobbying 18 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- Tobacco and e-cigarette policy
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security
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
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking support for Youth Information National Chat Line

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 8 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will approve the funding to facilitate the transfer of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25283/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if she will address a medical matter concerning a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25415/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that scoliosis spinal fusion will be deemed as a qualifying need under the new NDIS criteria that will replace the current disabled drivers scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25871/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance if changes will be made to the help to buy grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25475/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance the reason that the Revenue Commissioners are imposing late interest and charges on VAT liabilities, which are filed and paid in full no more than a few days late, when businesses are already struggling with the high cost of living and there is no loss to Revenue; the reason this is being allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26084/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for a teaching council number (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25407/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine the case for the retention for a further year of a teacher at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26574/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason therapy for a child (details supplied) was stopped; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26073/25]

New lobbying 43 returns

Uisce Éireann Housing
- Meetings to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage Project, Water Supply Project, and funding to achieve Govt’s housing targets.
Gaelic Players Association · 3 returns Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
- Meetings with various government and opposition TDs to discuss the Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, whish looks at the economic impact of inter-county players.
- Financial Support for Inter-County Players
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to request that LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers are considered for inclusion in the Programme for Government, in light of government formation talks.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 3 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 Deputies and Senators regarding the urgent need for Government to honour its Programme for Government commitment to publish the NHSS (Fair Deal) Review of Pricing in early 2025.
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Meeting request to discuss the rental market, rent pressure zone legislation and how this policy is impacting supply, and the impact of tenancies of indefinite duration on the property rights of landlords
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Environment
- Forestry Sector - Decline in afforestation rates
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Storm Damage to Co-op Retail Premises
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
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Masonite Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting held with both Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State DAFM, and Frank Feighan TD at Masonite premises. This was part of a Ministerial visit to forestry related meetings & other appointments in the Sligo-Leitrim region. The ministers were keen to visit Masonite to experience how wood residue is utilised to manufacture door panels for export. This is one of the major outputs for commercial wood products in the region.
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- Building Life Campaign
Shamrock Renewable Products Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- WillowWarms submission to the Forest Winblow Taskforce
- WillowWarms submission to the Forest Winblow Taskforce
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Development and Zoning
- Lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry to be rezoned as residential
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to request that LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers are included in the Programme for Government, in light of government formation talks.
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
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 3 returns Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Concerns about low levels of afforestation and improving the national forestry programme
- Government support for the forest sector following Storm Eowyn
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Request to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill, to seek reforms to the conveyancing process, and to discuss the development of a sustainable housing market.
Blue Yard Ltd Sports and Recreation
- Indecon Report on Intercounty Players for GPA
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting with Michael Healy Rae, Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine.
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
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Discuss Storm Eowyn and the impact fallen trees had on the electricity network and possible legislative changes to ensure safe and resilient forestry corridors are maintained under/near electricity overhead lines.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Forestry Crisis following storm Eowyn
- Promotion of the Organics Sector
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Secure briefing on pathway to net zero - seek support for policy priorities
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- IFA Kerry AGM
Coillte CGA Agriculture
- To brief the Minister and his officials on Coillte’s strategic vision and its strategy in action, delivering forests for climate, nature, wood and people and its commercial remit. Storm Éowyn was discussed including progress to date on Coillte’s storm response plan, the estimated financial impact of the storm. Coillte requested the Department to consider a reconstitution grant for its farm partners given the impact of Storm Éowyn.
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking support for Youth Information National Chat Line

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 81 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 81 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
StartBright Early Learning Centres Company CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Government policy on Public system of EEEC
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Interactions with Oireachtas members
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
- To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024 and Budget 2025.
- 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
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Health
- Letter congratulating Ministers & Ministers of State on their appointment & requesting a meeting with them
- Invitation to Minister Norma Foley and MEP Cynthia NiMhurchú to attend Rehab's National Advocacy Conference which is an annual event that draws hundreds of delegates from National Learning Network and RehabCare services across Ireland
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Communicating with the Department for Children, Disability and Equality on issues raised by childminders and others relating to draft recommendations for the new regulated childminding sector.
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
Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown Justice and Equality
- Wrote to Minister Norma Foley in relation to the over concentration of services to vulnerable persons in Dublin City Centre.
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.
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.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- National Traveller & Roma Inclusion Strategy
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Helping Irish Hosts CLG Justice and Equality
- Letter and email re Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) extension
Womens Aid Children and Youth Affairs
- Hoped to secure a meeting and have Women's Aid policy priorities addressed by the new Government and Minister.
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.
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Access needs of disabled LGBTQ+ people
- Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Letters to newly appointed ministers
- Meeting with Norma Foley
- Invited Minister Foley to attend World Autism Day event
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Community
- Community and Voluntary Sector
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Disability Federation of Ireland Local Government
- Implementation of the UN CRPD at local level
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Nasc Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Bring to Minister's attention issues relating to supports for migrant women, international protection applicants and beneficiaries of temporary protection
UNICEF Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter to Minister Foley on her appointment as Minister for Children
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Email about Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign, and an invitation to meet to discuss.
- Emailed new ministers requesting meetings to discuss Belong To's work and policy priorities.
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Input to Programme for Government discussions regarding the expansion of School Libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Employment · Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
- CSI's policy proposal
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Priorities for Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
Fórsa trade union · 4 returns Health
- Raised the growing concern of low morale among healthcare workers of all grades. The letters outlined to both Ministers for Health; and Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the importance that steps are taken to address the underlying issues.
- 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.
- Letter sent to Minister for Children, Disability and Equality regarding the provision of children's disability services.
- Letters to the Minister of Health; and the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality asking both Ministers to give their respective departments of Health officials; and the CDE officials the mandate to re-enter the WRC process regarding the pay and conditions of Section 39 workers. It also sought a meeting with both Ministers and invited both Ministers to attend the Fórsa Health & Welfare Division Conference in May 2025.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- The importance of the Counselling in Schools Pilot
Irish Red Cross · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
- Congratulations on appointment to Minister for Children and seeking urgent extension of ARP
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Jack Chambers sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
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
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
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Emailed some key recommendations for the Programme for Government including a dedicated nature restoration fund, enactment of the MPA Bill, revision of the legal mandates of state agencies such as Bord na Mona and Coilte, a senior minister position for nature is created. In meetings we spoke about issues at EU level in regards to weakening of environmental legislation, spoke about the CFP and its possible reopening. Asked about issues around the MPA Bill
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
John Gallagher · 2 returns Community · Children and Youth Affairs
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
- Issues related to Ukrainian refugees in Ireland
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Correspondence with members of the new Government
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Seeking meeting with Minister to discuss work programme and priorities of Women for Election in 2025
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Health
- Email requesting a meeting with Minister Foley and Minister Naughton
Inclusion Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Minister Norma Foley
- Introductory Meeting with Disability Stakeholders
- Grace Report
YMCA Dublin · 6 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Community · Local Government
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- 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 support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking support for Youth Information National Chat Line

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 38 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 38 total

Transport 17 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure adequate Irish language signage in all of the country’s airports (detail supplied); if there is a policy in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25150/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue collected by Transport Infrastructure Ireland from the M50 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25534/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost of repairs and maintenance of the M50 in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25535/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue collected by Transport Infrastructure Ireland from the Dublin Port Tunnel in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25536/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost of repairs and maintenance of the Dublin Port Tunnel in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25537/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue collected by Transport Infrastructure Ireland from Irish National Roads in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25538/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost of repairs and maintenance of Irish National Roads in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. [25539/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the M1 and the cost of maintenance-repair of the M1 in each year since the period of concession began. [25540/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the M3 and the cost of maintenance-repair of the M3 in each year since the period of concession began. [25541/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the M4 and the cost of maintenance/repair of the M4 in each year since the period of concession began. [25542/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the N6 and the cost of maintenance/repair of the N6 in each year since the period of concession began. [25543/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the M7/M8 and the cost of maintenance/repair of the M7/M8 in each year since the period of concession began. [25544/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the toll revenue from the Limerick Tunnel; and the cost of maintenance-repair of the Limerick Tunnel in each year since the period of concession began. [25545/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost of construction of each of the following road projects and periods of concession when a public-private partnership was used as the means of delivering the projects: M1, M50, M3, M4, N6, M7-M8, Limerick Tunnel, Dublin Tunnel. [25546/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport about mobility hubs; to provide a detailed outline of the plan for roll-out mobility hubs; the estimated timeline for the delivery of same; if the target is still to roll out 200 mobility hubs (details supplied); if not, if this ambition has been reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25837/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of mobility hubs, by local authority; the planned increase, by each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25838/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the most recent estimates surrounding MetroLink; if he anticipates significant cost overruns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26582/25]
Environment 12 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of licences issued by MARA in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25865/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €100 per month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €150 per month in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25959/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €200 per month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25960/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €50 per month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25961/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to estimate the cost to apply an electricity credit for three consecutive months for €75 per month, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25962/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that night storage heating meter are not entitled to a smart meter; if he is aware this is therefore preventing them from installing solar AV; the number of people this has impacted; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26206/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide the analysis that informed the sectoral emissions ceilings negotiations in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26475/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he plans to publish the analysis that informed the current sectoral emissions ceilings negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26476/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the next RESS and ORESS auctions will take place; if it will be index linked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26580/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if work has begun to negotiate the State aid for renewable energy auctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26581/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for the environment about private wires connections policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26583/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the recent comments by the Minister of State with responsibility for forestry regarding the planting of trees on peatlands; to clarify whether Government policy has changed; his views on whether forestry should be planted on peatlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25608/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on funding streams to support farmers in nature restoration; the supports currently available; the measures he is taking to introduce fund separate funding streams to CAP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25609/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance if individual homeowners with over 20 solar panels are under an obligation to pay tax on any refund from energy companies over €400 of electricity that they export onto the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26467/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance the tax rules on microgeneration from solar PV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26468/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate action, environment and energy will next meet. [20978/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a secondary school transport route will be implemented on R557 Lixnaw via Abbeydorney to service the secondary schools in Tralee, County Kerry, as the demand is there for 19 families-29 Students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25597/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the median and mean time to process carer's allowance reviews and appeals in Kerry, in each of the years 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25315/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the marine protected areas legislation; to provide a timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26579/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health given the shortages of qualified medical practitioners, whether a scheme will be developed where Irish students studying medicine abroad would be facilitated in Irish hospitals with an observership; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26409/25]

New lobbying 39 returns

Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Introducing the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- National Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
- North-South Interconnector
Shannon Group plc · 2 returns 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.
- Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Email to inform DPOs of Community Law & Mediation’s upcoming climate case hearing
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Meeting with Pa Daly TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland and issues related to the renewable energy industry in Ireland.
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- UNFCCC Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T Joint NGO Submission
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.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) · 2 returns Transport
- Notification of the announcement that US ride-hailing company Lyft has agreed to acquire FREENOW
- Outreach to the Minister for Transport and key transport representatives highlighting issues impacting transport and the taxi sector.
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Electricity
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of a net zero energy system
- Delivery of decarbonised power solutions
Blue Yard Ltd Transport
- Shannon Airport Group
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
MKC Communications Environment
- Provide information on opportunities for Waste to Energy to support Ireland's climate and energy policy goals including district heating, carbon capture and emissions reduction. Extend invitation to visit CEWEP member sites.
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Meet to discuss ActionAid work and our priorities.
- Introducing climate spokespeople to ActionAid work and our priorities which include the role private finance plays in fossil fuel growth, climate finance and loss and damage.
- Invite to AV room briefing covering Irelands role in fossil fuel industry.
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.
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- 'AV Room' Briefing on Data Centres
- Briefing on Climate Action
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs
- Seeking support for Youth Information National Chat Line
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.