Waterford — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Waterford TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 34 questions · 191 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 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

Voted against 2 John Cummins · Mary Butler

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 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

Voted against 2 John Cummins · Mary Butler

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 9–4

Voted for 1 Conor D McGuinness

Did not vote 3 David Cullinane · John Cummins · Mary Butler

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Mary Butler

Voted against 2 Conor D McGuinness · David Cullinane

Did not vote 1 John Cummins

Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 10 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Foreign 7 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the June 2024 assessment of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food (details supplied) that famine has existed in Gaza since that time. [25668/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he recognises that Israeli officials, over the course of the conflict and blockade, have made repeated public statements indicating an intention to use starvation as a method of warfare against the civilian population of Gaza. [25669/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza over the past 70 days constitutes the use of starvation as a weapon of war and a violation of international humanitarian law. [25671/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether he supports the establishment of a United Nations-mandated force to ensure the safe delivery and distribution of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza. [25672/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the Government will consider bringing forward, or supporting, a motion at the United Nations General Assembly, on foot of the Uniting for Peace mechanism, to authorise the deployment of a UN humanitarian protection force to Gaza, given the Security Council's ongoing failure to act. [25673/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, given Ireland's historical experience of famine as a tool of genocide and its weaponisation against a civilian population, and the enduring intergenerational impacts of that trauma, the Government will propose the codification of famine as a distinct crime under international law and seek to advance that objective within the United Nations system. [25674/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on Rockall and surrounding waters; his approach to Britain's claim of sovereignty and to 22km territorial waters off the islet; and the steps he is taking to assert Irish interests in this part of the North Atlantic. [25675/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department will take to ensure that a child (details supplied) can access a suitable educational setting for the remainder of the 2024/2025 academic year, as well as for the upcoming 2025/26 academic year. [25128/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a much-needed urology appointment at Cork University Hospital. [25149/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the work he has undertaken to date to address the crisis impacting on rural communities where young families are unable to find a home in the area they were raised in; and if he has met the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to discuss the matter. [26532/25]

New lobbying 22 returns

Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- invitation to Fair Seas screening of film event in Kilmore Quay
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Community · Children and Youth Affairs
- Community and Voluntary Sector Funding
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Contact from David Cullinane TD, Conor McGuinness TD and Sinn Fein Office in Leinster House
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- The Wheel's Advocacy and Campaigns Manager and Senior Sector Skills Policy Manager met with Conor McGuinness TD to discuss the priorities and concerns of the community and voluntary sector, focusing particularly on the area of skills and training.
- 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.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Offshore wind development
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Spoke at launch of Dungarvan Autism-Friendly Town which was attended by public officials
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

David Cullinane — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 24 questions · 50 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Health 12 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of community pharmacies that have signed up to the upcoming HRT programme proposed by her Department, by county of those who have done so. [25303/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if osteotomies conducted on children at locations other than Temple Street, Crumlin, and Cappagh hospitals will be considered in any further review of cases and surgical practice following the clinical audit at the aforementioned hospitals; if not, whether an audit will be conducted across other departments or hospitals to ascertain whether they should be included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25816/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of PET machines and PET/CT machines at University Hospital Waterford; the number of operational machines; and the throughput of each machine from 2022 to date in 2025. [26118/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of PET scans outsourced from University Hospital Waterford from 2022 to date in 2025, by outsourced provider whether private or public, in tabular form. [26119/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of PET scans outsourced from University Hospital Waterford to a hospital (details supplied), from 2022 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [26120/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether an application has been made and whether funding will be granted for a new PET machine in University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26121/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of regulation of psychologists and the protection of the title psychologist; and the timeframe for registration. [26122/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of deadlines set and missed on the establishment of a register of psychologists with CORU. [26123/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she is concerned that psychologists are still not regulated with CORU, given the level of outsourcing to private psychologists. [26124/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the quality controls which are in place for the acceptance of assessments conducted by private psychologists for use in access to public services; and the metric by which certain psychologists are accepted and others are not. [26125/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assessments conducted by private psychologists, which were presented for access to public services, which were rejected on quality grounds. [26126/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that a company (details supplied) is claiming that they are CORU compliant; and whether such compliance exists. [26247/25]
Children 12 questions
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the approved staffing composition of each children's disability network team in Waterford, by profession and grade, in tabular form; and the whole-time equivalent vacancies on each team. [26108/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of psychology vacancies on children's disability network teams in Waterford; if there are any teams without a psychologist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26109/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether there is a pause on the assessments of need process across any of the children's disability network teams in Waterford. [26110/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether there is a pause on the assessments of need process across any of the children's disability network teams in the State. [26111/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of assessments of need carried out by each children's disability network team in Waterford for each year from 2022 to date in 2025. [26112/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for an assessment of need with a children's disability network team in Waterford, by team, for each quarter from 2022 to date in 2025. [26113/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for therapies with a children's disability network team in Waterford, by team. [26114/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children who are receiving services from a children's disability network team in Waterford, who are not in receipt of full services, by team. [26115/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if each children's disability network team in Waterford has a full complement of staff to carry out assessments of need; and if not, the reason why. [26116/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of service statements issued by each children's disability network team in Waterford for each quarter from 2022 to date in 2025, in tabular form. [26117/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the health service has contracted companies (details supplied), or otherwise engaged commercially with these companies for the provision of assessments of needs`. [26248/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the HSE is aware of any assessments, or services provided on the basis of such assessments, conducted by companies (details supplied). [26249/25]

New lobbying 50 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.
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE · 2 returns Health
- Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
- Correspondence to Deputy Cullinane regarding role of generic and biosimilar medicines in generating savings for the State.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU.
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Tobacco and e-cigarette policy
- Irish Heart Foundation blood and pulse level check in Leinster House
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Children and Youth Affairs
- Contact from David Cullinane TD, Conor McGuinness TD and Sinn Fein Office in Leinster House
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings and briefings on general home care issues & HCCI updates
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy and legislation concerning sunbeds in Ireland
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Seeking support for Epilepsy Ireland's campaign to have epilepsy added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP)
- Seeking that the deputy submit questions seeking information on the number of epilepsy surgeries performed at a hospital and the waiting times for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Outhouse CLG Health
- Healthcare for Trans People
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- As you are aware the HSE imposed an embargo on recruitment in November 2023 which remained in place until July 2024. Some services were exempt from the embargo, for example disability services and several departments in the general services. The PNA strongly urged the HSE to exempt mental health services from the embargo taking into consideration the magnitude of the staffing crisis in the services and the impact on patients, families, and the wider community.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Offshore wind development
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 4 returns Health
- Alcohol policy development
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Alcohol advertising in sporting events
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Rare Disease Policy
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
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
Fórsa trade union Health
- Emails, letters, including letters to two Ministers, phone calls and an online meeting was organised with the aim of seeking more funding for the healthcare system, and to support unions in being consulted regarding the pay and numbers strategy in the Health Service Executive. There were discussions in relation to the then impending Pay & Numbers dispute including possible solutions with some TDs.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Invitation to attend the IMO AGM 2025 educational sessions
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
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To highlight the need to address the inconsistencies of current tobacco price lists displayed in retail outlets in relation to differing size, font, artwork and the selective nature of the products listed.
Dublin LGBTQ Pride CLG Justice and Equality
- Meeting to affirm support for trans rights
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought a discussion with the Deputy to discuss genetic testing in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Health
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
- Cancer care pathway
- Daffodil Day 2025
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Email circulating PSI's Press Release on Welcoming the Publication of the Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2025–2027 to opposition party spokespeople on health and mental health
- Email circulating the PSI's Press Release on Calling for Suicide-Specific, Evidence-Informed Care in Next National Suicide Reduction Policy to opposition party spokespeople on health and mental health
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Affordable Medicines Ireland Company CLG Health
- Introducing Affordable Medicines Ireland and parallel importation of medicines and the role it plays in the supply chain for medicines in Ireland.
Pfizer · 2 returns Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV protection for infants and older adults
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
ShoutOut Community
- Meeting with Sinn Féin officials on issues of importance for the LGBTQI+ community, notably trans healthcare and hate crime.

John Cummins — Fine Gael 2 votes · 0 questions · 60 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 60 returns

Uisce Éireann Housing
- Meeting with the Planning Minister and officials to outline Uisce Éireann's position regarding planning and consenting reform.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
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
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
CPSMA Education and Training
- School finances increase in capitation and other grants
Sage Advocacy Housing
- Submission to the Housing Policy for Older People Policy Group, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Meeting request to discuss the rental market, rent pressure zone legislation and how this policy is impacting supply, and the impact of tenancies of indefinite duration on the property rights of landlords
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
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.
Association of Irish Local Government Local Government
- Proposed task force on local government reform and related issues
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- Offshore wind development
- Proposal for planning exemptions
- Housing, SETU and Waterford Airport
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.
Lir Communications Ltd Housing
- Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Vulcan Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Strategic Operations in Ireland
Evara Developments Limited · 2 returns Development and Zoning
- Meeting with Minister of State John Cummins from the Department of Housing on 28 May to discuss planning policies around Local Area and County Development Plans, planning challenges, tax policy measures (RZLT) and zoning concerns.
- Meeting with Minister for Housing James Browne on 26 March 2025 to discuss housing policy, in particular around policy stability, rent caps, challenges with existing housing funding schemes, planning and infrastructure capacity constraints.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Housing
- To discuss housing policy to help increase supply
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Input to Programme for Government discussions regarding the expansion of School Libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 9 returns Food · Housing · Finance · Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- National Planning Framework and Planning and Development Act
- Review of the Rent Pressure Zones
- Housing Policy
- Double Tax Agreements
- Government priorities for planning and housing
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
- Investment, housing and infrastructure priorities for the South East region
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
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.
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.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- New Programme for Government
New Fortress Energy Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Security
Irish Red Cross · 3 returns Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Jack Chambers sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Helen McEntee sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
RIAI · 3 returns Housing
- Letter requesting a meeting sent by email 10 April
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
- Letter sent via email 7 March
Q4PR Housing
- Briefing on appropriate regulatory framework for rental sector in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Transport
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing policy, incorporating National Planning Framework and considerations to support increased housing supply
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Letter to Minister John Cummins
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- 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
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Castlethorn Housing
- Proposed solutions for ways to increase housing supply in Ireland
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Women for Election Local Government
- Funding application to Department to further the work of Women for Election on a gender balanced local government

Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 57 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 57 returns

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 Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
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.
- Letter issued to new government Ministers and Ministers for State congratulating them on their new appointments and commitment to work collaboratively
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.
CPSMA Education and Training
- School finances increase in capitation and other grants
Think Bodywhys CLG Health
- Eating Disorders Supports and Treatment
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.
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The SPMHS advocacy manager was a co-signatory to a letter to the incoming Government calling for active and public transport to be prioritised and highlighting the public health benefits of same.
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- MHR's London School of Economics Research Launch - March 6th 2025
- Meeting with Minister Butler 4pm Dept of the Taoiseach April 8th Re Mental Health Bill with intention of supporting the passage of the Bill
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 update request and a submission re Part 4 Children
- College CAMHS Governance and Management Structure proposal
- 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.
Outhouse CLG · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Healthcare for Trans People
- Access needs of disabled LGBTQ+ people
- Mental Health Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Psychiatric Nurses Association Health
- As you are aware the HSE imposed an embargo on recruitment in November 2023 which remained in place until July 2024. Some services were exempt from the embargo, for example disability services and several departments in the general services. The PNA strongly urged the HSE to exempt mental health services from the embargo taking into consideration the magnitude of the staffing crisis in the services and the impact on patients, families, and the wider community.
Waterford Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Offshore wind development
- Support for Waterford in the Programme for Government
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Finance
- VAT exemption for psychotherapy and counselling services
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT letter on Suicide Prevention Strategy
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Requested inclusion of commitments to the LGBTQ+ community in the forthcoming Programme for Government.
- 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.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Spoke at a celebration for Waterford City on becoming an AsIAm Autism-Friendly City which was attended by public officials
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Input to Programme for Government discussions regarding the expansion of School Libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 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
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store
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
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Jack Chambers sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Letter to welcome from the Psychological Society of Ireland to the reappointed Minister Mary Butler as Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health
- Email circulating PSI's Press Release on Welcoming the Publication of the Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2025–2027 to to the Minister for Health and the Minister of Mental Health
- Email circulating the PSI's Press Release on Calling for Suicide-Specific, Evidence-Informed Care in Next National Suicide Reduction Policy to the Minister for Health and the Minister of Mental Health
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Transport · Health
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
- Daffodil Day 2025
Irish Hospital Consultants Association Health
- Restructuring, Governance and Accountability of HSE Mental Health Services
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
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
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
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Health
- Email to Minister Mary Butler highlighting Headstart Fund