Louth — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 17 questions · 129 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 Ged Nash · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

Did not vote 1 Joanna Byrne

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 Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 3 Erin McGreehan · Ged Nash · Paula Butterly

Did not vote 1 Joanna Byrne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 2 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on disability supports and funding to cover the supports needed for people with disabilities in further education colleges. [26357/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the provision of college accommodation and a funding stream for same at Dundalk Institute of Technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26358/25]

New lobbying 39 returns

Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Health
- Establishment of a Mother & Baby Perinatal Unit; Establishment of the NPMR Register; FirstLight Funding
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- NYCI Skills Summary Programme and relevance to Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Louth Youth Federation Community
- Urgent investment in youth work
Epilepsy Ireland Social Protection
- Seekig Deputy submit a question around the number of people availing of expanded Free Travel scheme and whether there are Departmental plans for a public awareness campaign on the changes.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Rare Disease & Life Sciences Policy
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
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
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
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.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
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.
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
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Programme for Government priorities and rare disease medicines access policy
Irish Cancer Society · 6 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Financial costs of cancer
- Screening Programmes
- Access to health services (e.g. GP and colonoscopy, etc.)
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
- Cancer care pathway
- 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
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Interactions with Fianna Fáil on the life sciences sector and patient access to new medicines
Drogheda & District Chamber · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Sent Erin McGreehan TD document in relation to the toll at Donore Road, Drogheda and seeking government cooperation in opening debate on how it can best serve the interests of the growing town of Drogheda, encouraging greater flexibility with cost to local workers and at the same time, acknowledging the viability of the operator’s contract that will run to 2034.
- Drogheda & District Chamber met with local TDs to discuss key priorities, including city status, the PANCR, FDI, SME supports, tourism, and town centre revitalisation. The Chamber offered to support lobbying for PANCR and raised concerns over split local authority governance, rising business costs, lack of hotels, and agency engagement. The meeting aimed to advance Drogheda’s growth and national representation.
Irish District Energy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Stakeholder meetings and emails in relation to the Heat Bill and SSRH and other grant funding.

Ged Nash — Labour Party 3 votes · 1 question · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if she will consider providing interim funding to an organisation (details supplied) that is currently concluding an application for a longer-term funding relationship with the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25843/25]

New lobbying 30 returns

Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting with members of Labour Parliamentary Party about issues in relation to disability services and measures to address low employment rates of disabled people in Ireland
Louth Youth Federation Community
- Urgent investment in youth work
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Tackling high gearing levels experienced by Approved Housing Bodies delivering social housing and ensuring sufficient funding for cost-rental housing
National Adult Literacy Agency Education and Training
- Results of OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2023
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Clúid Housing · 2 returns Housing
- Discussion of challenges faced by AHBs to raise awareness in Government
- Tackling high gearing levels experienced by Approved Housing Bodies delivering social housing and ensuring sufficient funding for cost-rental housing
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.
Bank of Ireland Group plc Banking and Financial Institutions
- To highlight the ongoing issue of fraud and advocate for specific policy interventions to help prevent fraud and protect consumers.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Meeting with Ged Nash TD and Ciarán Ahern TD to discuss the Irish Government's delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals, funding issues for Irish International Development NGOs and work to bring back a previous Dáil Bill to create a Future Generations Commissioner for Ireland.
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
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Outreach and meetings with the Minister for Finance and key finance representatives to discuss VAT liabilities in the taxi industry and to call for the end of the use of the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT invoicing in the taxi sector.
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
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.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Family Carers Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
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.
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Application for planning permission to expand egg-laying hen farm and associated works in Co. Louth.
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Drogheda & District Chamber met with local TDs to discuss key priorities, including city status, the PANCR, FDI, SME supports, tourism, and town centre revitalisation. The Chamber offered to support lobbying for PANCR and raised concerns over split local authority governance, rising business costs, lack of hotels, and agency engagement. The meeting aimed to advance Drogheda’s growth and national representation.

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to liaise with Louth/Meath ETB to increase the number of apprenticeship courses taught by LMETB in Louth and to locate apprenticeship training courses in Drogheda/south Louth, given the huge need for people qualified in trades and to make apprenticeships geographically accessible to a wider pool of people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26185/25]

New lobbying 19 returns

Gaelic Players Association · 2 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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Louth Youth Federation Community
- Urgent investment in youth work
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
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- email exchanges outlining SPI policy proposals and seeking to arrange meeting
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
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.
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
- Lung health checks
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.
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Drogheda & District Chamber met with local TDs to discuss key priorities, including city status, the PANCR, FDI, SME supports, tourism, and town centre revitalisation. The Chamber offered to support lobbying for PANCR and raised concerns over split local authority governance, rising business costs, lack of hotels, and agency engagement. The meeting aimed to advance Drogheda’s growth and national representation.

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 3 votes · 2 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the huge concerns in the farming and rural communities regarding the haphazard planning applications for solar farms, which will result in the reduction of agricultural land available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25111/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the status of a Driving test centre for Drogheda town, if he will provide a timeline for the test centre being established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25987/25]

New lobbying 23 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Rehab Group Community
- Visit of Minister Naughton to RehabCare Dundalk
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 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.
Louth Youth Federation Community
- Urgent investment in youth work
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
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.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
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
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
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Drogheda & District Chamber met with local TDs to discuss key priorities, including city status, the PANCR, FDI, SME supports, tourism, and town centre revitalisation. The Chamber offered to support lobbying for PANCR and raised concerns over split local authority governance, rising business costs, lack of hotels, and agency engagement. The meeting aimed to advance Drogheda’s growth and national representation.

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 11 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [20899/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [20900/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will next meet. [20901/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made in his Department to streamline the applications processes for CAP and other farm grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25660/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the work being carried out to examine planning and other local authority issues related to his Department's grant schemes available for farm sheds and slurry storage on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25661/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the work being carried out to examine how best a person-centred support model for learners with disabilities can be developed across further and higher education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25306/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the plans to enhance disability supports for students at further and higher education centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25307/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the provision of the second round of funding for the Community Recognition Fund for County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25309/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on the work of the Stakeholder Group on Dog Control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25308/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health if she will consider revising or rescinding the policy of requesting people with Down’s syndrome to renew their medical cards every year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26037/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the report that has been received by his Department that was produced the sub-group convened to progress NDIS proposals for needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the DDS; and when it will be published. [26250/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general home care issues & HCCI updates
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- 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
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Lung health checks
- 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.