Meath East — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 20 questions · 215 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 1 Darren O'Rourke

Voted against 2 Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Did not vote 1 Gillian Toole

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 Darren O'Rourke

Voted against 2 Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Did not vote 1 Gillian Toole

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 18 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Education 9 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of childcare and early years education centres which are being asked to move location, in order to facilitate special classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25480/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will respond to concerns raised by school principals who report that although their schools meet the criteria for additional SNA support they are being informed that no allocation can be made due to a cap on available posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25662/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will clarify whether it is current practice that SNA allocations can only be granted to some schools if they are first removed from others in the same area, as reported by principals; if so, how this aligns with the principle of meeting individual pupil needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25663/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide more detail on how the NCSE's review process is carried out and how schools and families can appeal decisions if they believe a reduction in SNA support is inappropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25664/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth , further to Parliamentary Question 62 of 30 April, if she will clarify how many of the SNA posts have already been allocated; the number of the 1,600 SNAs not allocated to newly sanctioned classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25665/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the ICT grant for schools; and when it is going to be paid. [25868/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the school works programme; and when it is going to be paid. [25869/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will introduce a calendar for school grants. [25870/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of implementing pension parity for school secretaries and caretakers. [25904/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports in place for tillage farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he plans to tackle the high cost of beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25730/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on plans to deliver a permanent building for Dunboyne College of Further Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25738/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to reduce costs for third level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25739/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to detail the funding provided to County Meath in 2024 and to date in 2025; the schedule of funding calls for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25740/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to detail the funding provided to Meath County Council for the local improvement scheme in each of the past five years; if he has plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25741/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the annual reports from the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection (details supplied) who was appointed in January 2023; when each annual report will be published and laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas given the importance of this independent role in identifying developments in child protection law and practice both nationally and internationally; the specific reviews, reports, or proposals for reform that have been requested of or submitted by the Rapporteur which could inform legislative and policy development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25935/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25676/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the reasonable accommodation fund and disability awareness scheme. [26251/25]

New lobbying 25 returns

Chime Education and Training
- To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth Information Services
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Educate Together Education and Training
- Met with Darren O'Rourke TD to discuss challenges in school choice, the need for new schools, and the importance of advancing patronage reconfiguration. Also discussed the parent survey, funding issues, and communication needs around the process.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
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.
daa plc Transport
- Email to DPOs
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting with Sinn Féin
- Campaigned to strengthen the Department's recently published "Behaviour of Concern" Guidelines
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
Youth Work Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
- Meeting with new spokespersons on Education and Youth to brief them on aspects of youth policy on behalf of the organisation
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- 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.
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with the Sinn Fein Spokes person on education to brief on TUI issues and policies
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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- 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.

Gillian Toole — Independent 1 vote · 2 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the timeline for the single-phase delivery of the new campus for Dunboyne College of Further Education and Training, Dunboyne, County Meath, to be funded from as many relevant streams as possible, including but not limited to SOLAS, sports capital and national training funding. [26525/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there is a policy for corporate sponsorship of further and higher education campuses; if so, the frequency with which it is reviewed; and the stakeholder consultation for same. [26526/25]

New lobbying 30 returns

Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
- NHI wrote to the Deputies and Senators regarding the urgent need for Government to honour its Programme for Government commitment to publish the NHSS (Fair Deal) Review of Pricing in early 2025.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation · 3 returns Health
- To highlight issues of concern among heart patients and stroke survivors and to gain support for solutions
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's Campaigns and Advocacy Manager emailed new TDs to advocate for the needs and priorities of the community and voluntary sector in the upcoming Programme for Government.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- a coffee morning hosted by the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Autism
daa plc Transport
- Email to DPOs
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- I contacted seven members of the Regional Independent Group who were expected to be involved in negotiations for government. We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities.
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Request to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill, to seek reforms to the conveyancing process, and to discuss the development of a sustainable housing market.
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
Family Carers Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at Fairyhouse
- 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
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 81 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 81 returns

Chime Education and Training
- To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Sage Advocacy Health
- Invitation to attend an event to mark the launch of a report entitled ”Voice Matters - The Operation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Acts: The Experience & Perspectives of Sage Advocacy”.
Gaelic Players Association · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
- Event being held to award scholarships to inter-county players who are also teachers. The scholarships are awarded by the GPA and the Irish American Partnership
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- 1. Complaints/Child Protection/Special Ed 2. Student/Parent Charter 3. Senior Cycle Reform. 4.Behaviours of concern 5. Road map to inclusion
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Letter to Minister Helen McEntee re Programme for Government negotiations and Marine Protected Areas
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
- Initiation of a DEIS Plus programme and the issue of seclusion and restraint in schools.
- 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
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Having Minister join ICI for Wear Red Day 21st March at a school in Dublin
Center for Independent Living · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Launch of Meath Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO)
- letters sent to Ministers welcoming them on their appointment and requesting meetings to bring issues raised by Disabled People to ILMI
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Neart with Department of Education and NEPS
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.
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
Childhood Development Initiative Children and Youth Affairs
- Tusla Reform plans
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Health
- Traveller & Roma Education Strategy
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Womens Aid Education and Training
- Email outlining Women's Aid's priorities for the new Government and requesting a meeting.
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.
daa plc Transport
- Email to DPOs
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 4 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Letters to newly appointed ministers
- Meeting with Helen McEntee
- Campaigned to strengthen the Department's recently published "Behaviour of Concern" Guidelines
- Highlighting the need for new national guidelines on school Codes of Behaviour to be compliant with the rights of Autistic students
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter to introduce Explorium and to invite the Minister to visit Explorium, following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Children's Books Ireland CLG · 2 returns Education and Training
- Requested meetings with Barry Heneghan and Helen McEntee in relation to prioritising funding for school libraries.
- Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
UNICEF Ireland Education and Training
- Letter to Minister McEntee on her appointment as Minister for Education
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 4 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Email about Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign, and an invitation to meet to discuss.
- Invitation to speak at Belong To's LGBTQ+ Quality Mark Awards.
- Invitations to speak at Belong To's LGBTQ+ Quality Mark Awards.
- Emailed new ministers requesting meetings to discuss Belong To's work and policy priorities.
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Advocating for TDs and Senators to become Global Education Champions
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Justice and Equality
- To urge progress of the Defamation Amendment Bill
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Correspondence in relation to the Programme for Government discussions and the expansion of school libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland Annual Report 2024 Launch
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Project updates on NISA
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Highlighting priorities for start-ups and scaling companies in context of Programme for Government
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- NCI's capital requirements in the context of Programme for Government
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Education and Training
- Advancement of Senior Cycle Redevelopment and increase of Special Class Capitiation Funding Rate - Bilateral meeting and at ISSU Conference 2025
Teachers' Union of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister McEntee
- Meeting in advance of the TUI Annual Congress to brief the Minister on the key issues which would be discussed at the TUI Annual Congress
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security
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 · 2 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
- Follow up email to letter sharing our priorities for the new P for G, emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
Family Carers Ireland Education and Training
- Children with additional educational needs
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Email letter to Minister McEntee advocating for a policy of state-funded youth hubs, potentially as part of the National Development Plan
Irish Cancer Society Transport
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
- 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
Education for Sustainability Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
Devlin Strategic Communications Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Representations to the Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, on the operation of the Schools Solar PV scheme.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish League of Credit Unions Education and Training
- Letter to Minister McEntee to ask for a meeting to discuss how credit unions can fund IT equipment required by schools pupils
Irish Council for Psychotherapy · 2 returns Education and Training
- The ICP is a united group speaking on behalf of psychotherapists and psychotherapy training schools, which operate to rigorous standards of competence and professionalism. Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools / Department of Education Counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot (CPS-P) 2023-2025 https://tinyurl.com/afyjy85y
- The ICP is a united group speaking on behalf of psychotherapists and psychotherapy training schools, which operate to rigorous standards of competence and professionalism. Funding for Wellbeing and Mental Health Supports in Post-Primary Schools / Department of Education Counselling in Primary Schools-Pilot (CPS-P) 2023-2025 https://tinyurl.com/afyjy85y
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister Helen McEntee
YMCA Dublin · 6 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Community · Local Government
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking support for development & delivery of YMCA service provision in own constituency
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

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
- Development of onshore renewable energy
Bremore Ireland Port Development and Zoning
- Changing of zoning in relation to Bremore Ireland Port DAC
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
daa plc Transport
- Email to DPOs
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Ibec · 3 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Trade Advisory Group
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
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Introduction to Valero and its role as a major fuel supplier for Ireland, including for renewable fuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and other low-carbon liquid fuels.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG EU Affairs
- Joint letter on behalf of Irish LGBTQI+ organisations regarding Hungarian Parliament adoption of legislation further restricting LGBTQI+ rights
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at Fairyhouse
- Stallion Trail Invitations
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- 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.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Stripe EU Affairs
- Welcome reception in Stripe Paris on occasion of St Patrick's Day
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Introductions to new Ministers outlining industry priorities
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets