Kildare South — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 39 questions · 150 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 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Voted against 1 Martin Heydon

Did not vote 2 Fiona O'Loughlin · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

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 Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Martin Heydon

Did not vote 2 Fiona O'Loughlin · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 8–6

Voted for 2 Fiona O'Loughlin · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Did not vote 3 Mark Wall · Martin Heydon · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Martin Heydon · Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Did not vote 1 Fiona O'Loughlin

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 13 returns

DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- To raise awarness of the European Accessibility Act
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
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.
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email to Members of the Oireachtas regarding imminent famine in Gaza
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
- Stallion Trail Invitations
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.

Mark Wall — Labour Party 3 votes · 18 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Environment 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of litter fines issued by each local authority over the past three years; the number issued for each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25691/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of litter fines issued by each local authority over the past three years where CCTV was used in evidence; the number issued for each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25692/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of local authorities who have used CCTV or similar technology in the detection and or prosecution of illegal dumping since the introduction of the circular economy bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25693/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount spent by each local authority on cleaning up illegal dumping over the past three years; the amount spent for each of those three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25694/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the amount spent by each local authority on the purchase, rent or hire, of CCTV or similar technology to combat, detect and or prosecute illegal dumping over the past three years; the amount spent for each of those three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25695/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a new round of DEIS schools will be announced; the criteria for schools being selected as DEIS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25212/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to expand the summer programme to allow schools to apply for upgrade works to playgrounds, pitches and AstroTurf pitches that may need repair and or upgrading; the timeframe on any such grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25213/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide funding to assist schools with the rising cost of bus transport, considering the benefit of schools availing of nearby swimming pools, sports facilities, libraries and cultural events, particularly those schools in rural areas. [25214/25]
Rural 3 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his Department’s role in addressing child poverty under the six priority areas identified by the child poverty and well-being unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26343/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the actions his Department is taking to increase water safety in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26346/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of derelict or vacant projects that have been brought back into use under the town and village renewal scheme’s building acquisition measure, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26345/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice , the number of employees currently employed by the gambling regulatory authority of Ireland following the enactment of the gambling regulation act 2024; the number of employees that the authority will employ by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25696/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Justice the amount of money collected to date by the social impact fund under the gambling regulation act 2024; the amount expected by the end of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25697/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the number of collisions requiring ambulance dispatch in Kildare for 2023 and to date in 2025; and the average time of dispatch, in tabular form. [25891/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance paramedic staff assigned to the Kildare area in 2023 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25892/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person residing in Ireland, and their home is in another EU Member State, can have that home assessed under the means test for a State pension (non-contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26685/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a timeframe for a person transferring their home to one of their children that would affect the means test on their State pension (non-contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26687/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason a community group in County Kildare (details supplied) have failed in a number of applications for Community Monument funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25215/25]

New lobbying 28 returns

Kildare Youth Services Children and Youth Affairs
- We engaged with elected representatives regarding funding for youth and family services in Kildare and West Wicklow. We also discussed facilities and premises across the region.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
- Child Poverty legislation and statistics
- Communication regarding the issues raised in the HIQA report on IPAS accommodation and seeking a meeting re: same.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Asking the Deputy to submit a PQ seeking a response to correspondence that Epilepsy Ireland sent to the Minister on the development of a national strategy to reduce Epilepsy related deaths
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 · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Meeting with the Labour Party
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Met to discuss Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign and online safety, gender recognition, and trans healthcare.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Pay Transparency Directive
- 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.
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection
- Ask TDs to support enactment of the Bereaved Partners Pension Bill
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Invitation to attend the IMO AGM 2025 educational session on the link between pornography and sexual and gender -based violence
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
221+ Patient Suport Group Children and Youth Affairs
- NWCI Together for Public Alliance
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
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

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 73 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 73 returns

Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Education and Training
- Expand the WALK PEER supported Transition Programme
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to Martin Heydon TD re Programme for Government negotiations and Marine protected Areas
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
CPSMA Education and Training
- School finances increase in capitation and other grants
Irish Heart Foundation Taxation
- Seeking information on fiscal policy.
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- Meeting with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Department
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Tiber Island Advisory Ltd Environment
- I lobbied for action to prevent biofuels fraud which affects over 40% of all biofuels in Ireland.
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
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.
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd · 3 returns Agriculture · Trade
- Programme for Government
- Programme for Government
- US Trade Tariffs
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.
Danone Ireland Food
- Email to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon inviting him to visit Danone factory in Wexford, to share an overview of Danone’s business in Ireland and role within the Irish agri-food and dairy sector.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Ornua Co-operative Limited Trade
- EU counter measures proposed list
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Agriculture
- Agrochemical Policy in Ireland
- Discussing the the horse racing industry in Ireland
Abbott Health
- Support for a proposed global ISO standard for malnutrition
Horse Sport Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Meeting request regarding Breeders Grant 2025
- Equine Passporting, digital epassports, and challenges facing equine sectors
- Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) Statement of Strategy 2025-2028
Irish Beef and Lamb Association Agriculture
- To meet with Minister Heydon to discuss the hot topic of changes to the Eurostar indices by ICBF.
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 · 9 returns Food · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry
- Manufacturing policy priorities of the Food and Drink Industry for the Programme for Government
- Food and drink industry policy priorities 2025
- Industry progress under Food Vision 2030
- Challenges facing meat sector
- Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Impact of tariffs on wider industry
- Trade Advisory Group
- Priorities for Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend ALDI photocalls
Diageo Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Impact of US tariffs and EU response
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 3 returns Agriculture
- Agriculture Water Quality Working Group meetings.
- Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to GAEC 2.
- Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine on key policy issues including nitrates, TB, CAP, live exports and climate change.
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 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
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Helen McEntee sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Irish Cancer Society Transport
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Seeking support in relation to change of use planning application and information regarding 2025 CAS funding for acquisitions in Kildare.
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 · 6 returns Agriculture
- Dribble Bar
- CAP Budget
- Delay in ACRES Payments
- Generational Renewal
- GAEC (Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition) 2
- Continued and enhanced supports for women in agriculture.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
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
Horse Racing Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
- Meeting at Cheltenham Festival
- Stallion Trail Invitations
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 Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Permanent TSB Plc Agriculture
- To provide an overview of PTSB’s Agri activities and strategy, and a discussion on the Growth and Sustainability loan scheme.
Chambers Ireland Trade
- Ireland moving forward to approve CETA (Comprehensive Econ & Trade Agreement with Canada, Mercusor and the Unified Patent Court (UPC),
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the long-term development of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA Agriculture
- Invitation to Minister to attend Annual General Meeting of ACA
Murray Employment
- M&S activity in Ireland
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship

Seán Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 8 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure the payment of an ICT and minor works grant to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25506/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding caretaker and secretary pension provisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26285/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the case of a child (details supplied) will be considered; if she will ensure that the support of a children's disability network team will be put in place as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25519/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when an appointment will be offered to a child (details supplied); requiring an assessment of needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26128/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent discussions with President Zelenskyy. [16804/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 18 May 2022, when voretigene neparvovec luxturna will be added to the reimbursement list in line with the Health Act 2013 and the national framework agreed with the pharmaceutical industry under which a company must submit an application to the HSE to have a new medicine approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25372/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address concerns raised in correspondence regarding rent pressure zones (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26178/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case affecting commuter fares (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26523/25]

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
- To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation and the needs to cardiovascular patients in Ireland.
- To highlight issues of concern among heart patients and stroke survivors and to gain support for solutions
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited Agriculture
- Discussing the the horse racing industry in Ireland
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Email to Members of the Oireachtas regarding imminent famine in Gaza
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited a range of public officials to the Same Chance Breakfast marking World Autism Day
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Seeking support in relation to change of use planning application and information regarding 2025 CAS funding for acquisitions in Kildare.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 13 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Education 11 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a plan is in place for a school (details supplied) to sanction an ASD class; and if she will intervene in the land dispute that is preventing the class from being built. [25378/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) was cut-off for opening classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25380/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the circumstances surrounding the decision not to approve the application made by a school (details supplied) for the opening of a special class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25824/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in the Athy area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26039/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in the Kildare town area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26040/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in Suncroft area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26041/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in the Naas area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26042/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in the Newbridge area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26043/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children resident in the Monasterevin area who have not yet been offered a primary school place for the upcoming academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26044/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any more special classes will be sanctioned for the academic year 2025-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26045/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth is considering sanctioning any additional special classes for September 2025, specifically in cases where no renovations are required, in order to meet the demand in communities for school places. [26046/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a record of shipments from an Irish company to an Israeli company (details supplied) containing electrical connectors over the past two years. [25301/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if authorisation was sought by an Irish company (details supplied) from his Department to sell electrical connectors to another company; if so, the conditions of the licence issued; and the stated end-use on the licence application. [25302/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

Kildare Youth Services Children and Youth Affairs
- We engaged with elected representatives regarding funding for youth and family services in Kildare and West Wicklow. We also discussed facilities and premises across the region.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- To raise awareness of the priorities of the Irish Heart Foundation and the needs to cardiovascular patients in Ireland.
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
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.