Offaly — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Offaly TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 47 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 against 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Did not vote 1 Carol Nolan

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 against 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Did not vote 1 Carol Nolan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Did not vote 1 Carol Nolan

Carol Nolan — Independent 0 votes · 6 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice if he or officials from his Department have met with their Northern Ireland counterparts to discuss measures designed to reduce or track the flow of persons travelling over the Border to access international protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25571/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the number of emergency visits that members of the Gardaí, Fire Service or National Ambulance Service crews made to the temporary tented IPA facility in Lissywollen, Athlone, per each month of Q1 of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25720/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice the cost per year of transporting temporary protection applicants to accommodation centres from 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25728/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 902 of 13 May 2025, if the numbers approved for Family Reunification under Section 56 of the 2015 Act from 2019, up to 7 May 2025 refers to the number of applications approved or the numbers of persons granted permission to enter and reside in the state; if the latter, the total number of persons to enter and reside for each year from 2019 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25814/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide data on the number of self-harm presentations to hospital emergency departments from 2020 to date in 2025; if her Department provides funding to maintain the National Self-Harm Registry Ireland, operated by the National Suicide Research Foundation, NSRF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25569/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if funding options are available from her Department, or any agency under the aegis of her Department, to support persons who wish to establish a pre-school business; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26453/25]

New lobbying 14 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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Justice and Equality
- Sought consultation on licensed firearms issues
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd Agriculture
- Programme for Government
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Request to meet to discuss the Seller's Legal Pack Bill, to seek reforms to the conveyancing process, and to discuss the development of a sustainable housing market.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
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 Wheelchair Association (IWA) Finance
- To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on the application for a community centre investment grant by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. (Details Supplied) The Irish Wheelchair Association in Ballinagar have applied for funding of over €100k through the Community Centre Investment Fund to address the need for a heating and general upgrade the building (windows etc).
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 Clendennen — Fine Gael 3 votes · 4 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the number and type of trade promotion events he has participated in since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25107/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the progress enabling farmers to participate in or initiate anaerobic digestion for energy purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25108/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he expects to announce successful projects under CLÁR for County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25968/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the breakdown of the number of new dog wardens which have been recruited in each local authority on foot of the additional €2 million provided to support recruitment efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25969/25]

New lobbying 21 returns

Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 3 returns Housing · Heritage
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
- Engagement on wildlife matters
- Sought for IPOA's views on the Housing Commission report to be raised
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
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.
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- April 2025
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Irish Distillers · 2 returns Trade · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
- Irish Distillers discussed technical aspects related to the implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Tourism
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Launch of On-Trade Handbook
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and proposed Bill on vaping and tobacco regulation
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
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

Tony McCormack — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 9 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [22404/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will next meet. [22657/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged with the EU on the proposed €3 billion fund for young farmers; the way in which he will ensure Irish farmers benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25564/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the low level of farm succession, given that a third of farmers are over 65 years and only 4.3% are under 35 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25563/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to increase training capacity in modern methods of construction nationwide to meet housing and infrastructure targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25972/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to expand access to traditional third-level education in counties such as Offaly, which currently do not have a university or institute of technology campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25973/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the strategies being implemented to combat rural isolation, especially among the elderly population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25971/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps being taken to address rural depopulation and encourage young people to remain in or return to rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25970/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the planned works for school buildings (details supplied); the current stage each project is at; and the expected timeline for completion. [26200/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
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.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
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
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network briefing seeking support
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government