Mayo — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 67 questions · 155 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 2 Paul Lawless · Rose Conway-Walsh

Voted against 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Keira Keogh

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 2 Paul Lawless · Rose Conway-Walsh

Voted against 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Keira Keogh

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 10–3

Voted for 1 Paul Lawless

Did not vote 4 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Keira Keogh · Rose Conway-Walsh

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Alan Dillon · Dara Calleary · Keira Keogh

Voted against 2 Paul Lawless · Rose Conway-Walsh

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 41 returns

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 Health
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
FoodCloud Food
- In person meeting at Dublin hub
Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment
- Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
RGDATA Trade
- SME Test; Cost of doing business measures; cost of employment measures, regulatory burden on local independent shops
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Meeting of DETE Enterprise Trade Forum to discuss enterprise policy implications arising from emerging national and international challenges
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Storm Damage to Co-op Retail Premises
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Requested a meeting on digital supports for SMEs and Irish ecommerce in general
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 Employment
- An event to launch research commissioned by Bank of Ireland into ethnic diversity in Irish workplaces.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Spoke at launch of Westport Autism-Friendly Town which was attended by number of public officials
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) transposition
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.
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Pay Transparency Directive
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting that the Credit Union reverse the decision to reduce current opening hours
Pender & Associates Ltd Employment
- Requested meeting to discuss the addition of dentists to the Critical Skills List
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Informing policymakers about Deliveroo’s operations in Ireland
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited · 2 returns Environment · Economic Development and Industry
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
- Visa’s She’s Next initiative– empowering women entrepreneurs
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
Red Flag Consulting Limited Environment
- Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Workers Memorial Day 2025
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Letter to Minister Alan Dillion
- Letter to Minister Alan Dillion
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Communication ahead of the St Patricks delegation to the United States
- Invite to AV room briefing covering Irelands role in fossil fuel industry.
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.
Education for Sustainability Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 65 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 65 returns

County Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) Employment
- • Highlight the broader challenges faced by Section 39 organisations providing essential services to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities (specifically Centres for Independent Living (CILs) organisation). • Lack of funding for transport services for the Company's the Resource Centre.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To call for the implementation of an international protection child payment based on the allocation of funding in Budget 2024 and Budget 2025.
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Seeking information on environmental policy.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Letter congratulating Ministers & Ministers of State on their appointment & requesting a meeting with them
Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions CLG Tourism
- AVEA contribution to the Department of Rural and Community Development, as it prepares its Statement of Strategy covering the period 2025 to 2028.
Starrus Eco Holdings, a subsidary of Beauparc Utiliites Environment
- Creating awareness of investments being made in waste processing and recycling
Coca-Cola Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide an updated overview of Coca-Cola presence in Ireland and contribution of Ireland to Coca-Cola globally.
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter and email highlighting serious funding challenge facing Community Law & Mediation’s Limerick centre, due to withdrawal European Social Intervention Fund, which could jeopardise the essential services we provide in regeneration communities and requesting meeting/assistance.
- Letter and email highlighting serious funding challenge facing Community Law & Mediation’s Limerick centre, due to withdrawal European Social Intervention Fund, which could jeopardise the essential services we provide in regeneration communities and requesting meeting/assistance.
Community Workers' Limited Community
- Correspondence sent to Minister Darragh Calleary and Minister Jerry Buttimer congratulating them on their new appointments and seeking meetings with them to introduce our organisations, to discuss the work that we do, our connections with the department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, our views on the current context for community development and the opportunities and challenges that we face.
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's Advocacy and Campaigns Manager requested meetings with newly-appointed Ministers and spokespeople to discuss priorities for the community and voluntary sector, and follow up on commitments in the Programme for Government.
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Congratulatory letter to relevant Ministers
Bookselling Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- Introductory emails to newly appointed ministers, including a copy of Bookselling Ireland's report "The Cultural Role and Value of Ireland's Indie Bookshops"
- Email introducing new Chair of Bookselling Ireland, Maria Dickenson, and requesting a meeting to discuss Culture Vouchers and the impact of Amazon.ie
Irish Men's Sheds Association Community
- Discussion the re-establishment of the Men's Shed Grant
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Community
- Increased supports for Community Development Organisations
Irish Exporters Association Transport
- Networking event held in Ballina in conjunction with Irish Rail to bring local businesses together to explore connectivity policy for Ballina and surrounding areas.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Minister Dara Calleary requesting an urgent update on the long-promised increase in funding for TBS sight tests.
- Letter to Minister Dara Calleary to congratulate him on his appointment as Minister for Social Protection and to provide background to the work of FODO Ireland.
Energy Co-operatives Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Informing relevant policy makers about Community Offshore Wind Projects
Tiglin Challenge Ltd Community
- Reached out to Minister for Social Protection; and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
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.
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Letters to newly appointed ministers
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Supports for Short Time Working amid current global tariffs crisis
Chartered Accountants Ireland Social Protection
- Letter to Minister Dara Calleary calling for delay to launch of pensions auto enrolment to 1 January 2026.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Post Election Engagement Letter 3
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Emailed new ministers requesting meetings to discuss Belong To's work and policy priorities.
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The CEO Fergal Landy and FRCNF Director and Manager of Tubercurry FRC Sandra Cribben, met with the Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary, at his constituency office in Ballina on the 31st of March to brief him on the National FRC Programme.
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
- Priorities for Department of Social Protection
- Supports for short-time working
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting that the Credit Union reverse the decision to reduce current opening hours
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To brief Minister on NCI & DSP Education Partnership
All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training Education and Training
- Communicated with two Ministers and one of their advisors requesting a meeting with to ask for a meeting to discuss our work and our ongoing support needs
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- Meetings to discuss credit union issues specifically the personal micro credit scheme - known as the "It makes sense" loan
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection
- Submission to the new Statement Strategy
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Social Protection
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Social Protection
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- Storm Éowyn Industry Meetings
- Introductory letter from new CEO
An Post Communications
- Support for campaign for public funding
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Programme for Government
Q4PR Communications
- Meeting with Dara Calleary, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Order of Malta Ireland Education and Training
- Support sought from CEO John Byrne, Treasurer Adrian Ahern and Chair of Grants Committee Bernard Guthrie re additional funding for the Order of Malta Headquarters in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Communication ahead of the St Patricks delegation to the United States
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA Delegates Seamus Cosgrove and Richard Mannion held a meeting with TD Dara Calleary to discuss GAEC2 concerns
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 Women's Council of Ireland Social Protection
- Policy recommendations on reformed social protection system
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Tea Day Event
Emerald Tower Limited Communications
- Meeting with Dara Calleary, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Discuss the Dormant Accounts Fund, role of social innovation and philanthropy and how Rethink Ireland can support policy
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 3 votes · 6 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students from County Mayo who applied for SUSI grants in the past three years; the number of those applications that were approved; the breakdown of the type of SUSI supports awarded to students from County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26276/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department will consider working with higher education institutions to expand access to remote learning with a view to increasing accessibility to further education for students in rural and isolated communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26277/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department plans to expand the ‘Learning in the Hubs’ initiative to other technological universities; the number of technological universities that will be eligible for the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26279/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the way in which his Department is supporting inclusive community development in County Mayo, including initiatives targeted at older people and people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26278/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health if she will revise the long-term illness scheme to include persons diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25771/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer’s allowance will issue for a person in County Mayo (details supplied). [26477/25]

New lobbying 4 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- Priorities for Farming and Rural Ireland in New Government Programme

Paul Lawless — Aontú 4 votes · 56 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 56 total

Health 13 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of the number of personnel who have retired from the National Ambulance Service in each county in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [25241/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether there is any provision within the National Ambulance Service's recruitment framework specifically aimed at targeting staffing needs in the west and north-west regions. [25242/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacancies in the National Ambulance Service in each division [25243/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of children's dentists working within the public healthcare system in each of the last five years, by county, in tabular form. [25444/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of children seen by a public dentist in each of the past five years, by county, in tabular form. [25445/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied with the conclusion made in the 2021 Review by the HSE's National Women and Infants Health Programme that telemedicine abortion is safe for women when the HSE in 2022 confirmed that meeting the woman in person increases the likelihood of the provider identifying any coercion or domestic abuse. [25446/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if her Department will undertake further independent research into abortion provision in light of the HSE's more recent position since the 2021 review that telemedicine abortion can make it more difficult to identify coercion or abuse. [25447/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if there is a revised timeframe for the publication of the national framework on endometriosis care, in light of previous delays; the current status of the framework; and when it is expected to be released. [25448/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the way in which the recently announced additional funding for endometriosis care will be allocated; and the details of what specific services, personnel or infrastructure this funding will support. [25450/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if persons with severe endometriosis may be eligible to qualify for disability supports; and the process by which a person with endometriosis could apply for and access disability benefits, including how eligibility is assessed in such cases. [25451/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to support the mental health of young carers given they are five times more likely to suffer from depression than their peers. [25452/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists employed by CAMHS in the Kildare area; the number of psychologists working in CAMHS in the Kildare area; the size of the waiting list for access to CAMHS services in the Kildare area; the average time waiting to secure an appointment with a psychologist in the Kildare area; and the average waiting time to access CAMHS services in the Kildare area in 2020 to 2025, inclusive, in tabular form. [25453/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hysterectomy operation after cancellation for the fourth time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26072/25]
Agriculture 11 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the proposals made at the emergency TB stakeholder forum and address the comments surrounding restriction and blacklisting of herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25734/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commission thorough independent research on the efficacy of the TB eradication programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25735/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Department has sufficient resources in place to address the significant increase in bovine TB cases since 2015; if the Minister will provide reassurance to farmers who are increasingly concerned on the ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25457/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the staff resources allocated to the bovine TB programme for each year from 2015 to 2024, under the headings of veterinary inspectors, technical agricultural officers (specifying roles such as wildlife or other), farm relief service operatives involved in the wildlife programme and administrative staff in the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25458/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the cost to the Department of vaccinating each badger under the wildlife programme in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25459/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has reviewed or is currently reviewing its bovine TB strategy in light of the rising incidence rates since 2015; and if the Minister will outline any proposed changes or enhancements to the current approach. [25460/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns of forest owners who have had trees prematurely felled due to weather or other external circumstances and now face losing their annual forestry premiums as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25461/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department is reviewing the policy around the loss of annual forestry grants in cases where forests are prematurely knocked down through no fault of the landowner; and if supports or exceptions will be introduced in such cases. [25462/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has assessed the economic impact on forest owners whose felled timber has been lying for extended periods and has now significantly depreciated in value; and if there are any supports planned to mitigate the financial loss associated with the downgrading of timber to Class B. [25463/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to support forest owners who are unable to achieve fair market value for their timber due to premature felling and delays in collection or sale; and if he will outline any plans to provide compensation or grants in such cases. [25464/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how the €5 million from budget 2025 is being allocated to the Forgotten Farmers; the timeline for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25465/25]
Housing 7 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of persons who applied for the local authority purchase and renovation loan in each local authority in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [25442/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of people who availed of the first home scheme in each of the past five years, by county in tabular form (details supplied). [25443/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of judicial reviews taken against An Bord Pleanála, by year, for the past ten years. [25644/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cases conceded by An Bord Pleanála, by year, for the past ten years, including an explanation of any significant variations observed over that period. [25645/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cases overturned in judicial reviews involving An Bord Pleanála, by year, for the past ten years. [25646/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cases won by An Bord Pleanála in judicial reviews, and to supply a detailed breakdown by year for the past ten years. [25647/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total legal costs incurred by An Bord Pleanála as a result of judicial reviews, providing a detailed figure for each year over the past ten years, along with a breakdown of any external legal expenditure incurred. [25648/25]
Further and Higher Education 6 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI application refused in the 2024 academic year. [25803/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of SUSI applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI revoked in the middle of the academic year. [25802/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI application approved in the 2024 academic year. [25804/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the penalties faced by young carers who may miss mandatory labs or exams due to care responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25801/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to reduce the financial hardship of the contribution fee for third level Universities. [25805/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures his Department is implementing to clear the backlog of apprentices awaiting completion of their training. [15186/25]
Public Expenditure 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount of funding that has been ring fenced for the opening of Bailieborough Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25439/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when Bailieborough Garda station is expected to be opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25440/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount of funding has been ring fenced for the opening of Bailieborough Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25469/25]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 mandates that gift vouchers retain their full monetary value for a minimum of five years from the date of issuance, thereby effectively prohibiting any reduction in value during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25151/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of any companies that have not fully complied with the provisions of the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019, specifically regarding the requirement that gift vouchers should not decline in value for at least five years. [25152/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide the total monetary value of gift vouchers that have expired or been subject to value reduction, in contravention of the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019’s provisions, for each of the past ten years. [25153/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether there are any plans to review the current teacher pay scale to ensure that the valuable teaching experience gained abroad is duly recognised and factored into the remuneration framework. [25421/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will consider revising the teacher pay scale for post-primary education to better recognise the valuable international experience of teachers, including those with extensive teaching backgrounds, who are currently being placed at the starting pay level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25422/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to support young family carers who find themselves penalised in university for missing academic deadlines or mandatory sessions due to caregiving responsibilities. [25455/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [25743/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach the days on which employees of his Department were advised to work from home due to weather warnings. [25441/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the Government's assessment of the environmental impact of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, particularly in the context of importing Brazilian beef over home-produced Irish beef; and if the Minister will provide details on how this aligns with Ireland's climate and sustainability commitments. [25468/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, in light of widespread concerns among Irish beef farmers about the detrimental impact of increased South American beef imports on the domestic market; and to detail what steps are being taken to protect the viability of Ireland's beef sector under this deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25456/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the total number of D19 applications submitted by members of An Garda Síochána to Garda management; and the breakdown of the current locations of applicants and the locations requested, in tabular form. [25325/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to confirm the current Garda numbers at Westport and Claremorris Garda stations, given their frequent role in covering calls for Castlebar. [25437/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount paid out in CLÁR funding in each of the past five years, by county; the county that received the lowest amount, and which received the highest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25736/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if any review or audit has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness, redundancy, and administrative costs of State funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) under the aegis of his Department; if such a review has not yet been conducted, to request a detailed timeline and plan for implementing a comprehensive review of NGO funding under the aegis of his Department. [25737/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when An Post pension recipients will receive the 1.4% increase that was promised to take effect from the 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25084/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection whether individuals with endometriosis may be eligible to qualify for disability supports; and if he will outline the process by which a person with endometriosis could apply for and access disability benefits, including how eligibility is assessed in such cases. [25466/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting that the Credit Union reverse the decision to reduce current opening hours
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 Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 5 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the response to wildfires on Achill. [25732/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has a strategy to address the shortage in large animal vets in rural Ireland. [25731/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on plans for the 75-bed rehabilitation unit planned for a hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25768/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on how businesses can access the national training fund to upskill workers in employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on supports for social enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21682/25]

New lobbying 32 returns

Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance
- Requested to meet with RAS to discuss smuggling, illicit tobacco trade and enforcement measures.
- Requested meeting to discuss smuggling and illicit tobacco trade
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce DBI policy positions to political stakeholders
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking that Deputy submit a question on the status of the Sodium Valproate Inquiry and a question on the process for genetic consultations for people/ families who feel they may have been impacted by Sodium Valproate
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
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
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Workers Rights
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- email exchanges outlining SPI policy proposals and seeking to arrange meeting
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.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Spoke at launch of Westport Autism-Friendly Town which was attended by number of public officials
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Ibec · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Technology Ireland engagement with Sinn Féin
- Pay Transparency Directive
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
- Briefing event on US tarrifs
Ballyhaunis Chamber of Commerce Banking and Financial Institutions
- Requesting that the Credit Union reverse the decision to reduce current opening hours
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
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.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets