Wexford — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 21 questions · 165 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

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 Johnny Mythen

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · James Browne

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

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 Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 James Browne

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 2 votes · 3 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to review the current policy of her Department which does not allow for grade repetition unless there is an academic reason (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25727/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if she will address the ongoing shortage of estradot (estradiol transdermal) patches in Ireland; if she is aware that women are frequently having to change pharmacies, travel to Northern Ireland, or arrange private courier services to access their prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT); if she will comment on reports that general practitioners are reluctant to rewrite prescriptions to suit different pharmacy stock levels; the specific steps being taken by the Department and the HPRA to stabilise the HRT supply chain and protect continuity of care for women reliant on these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26168/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made on the application for naturalisation for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26452/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting with members of Labour Parliamentary Party about issues in relation to disability services and measures to address low employment rates of disabled people in Ireland
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
Center for Independent Living · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Emails to secure meeting in Leinster House with George Lawlor TD to talk about the role of Wexford Disabed Persons Organisation (DPO)
- Emails to Wexford TDs
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Briefing on Respect at Work campaign and employment matters.
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.
Age Action Employment
- Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 4 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Pay Transparency Directive
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Autism
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
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.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 110 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 110 returns

Uisce Éireann Budgetary matters
- Meetings to discuss funding for major projects and investment requirements for Uisce Eireann arising from review of National Development Plan.
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Waterways Ireland are proposing to implement new charges to marine businesses and a levy on cruisers on our inland waterways.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Housing
- Wrote to Minster Browne regarding PCI's concerns about the distress with the ongoing issues with the Irish Defective Block Crisis and concerns regarding the Residential Tenancies Act.
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 wind energy
IE Domain Registry Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to Minister James Browne to speak at inagural Internet Goverance Forum Ireland
O'Flynn Group Development and Zoning
- Discussion on delivery of housing
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to a local TD and Minister in Wexford to inform them that Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been selected as a recipient of a National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award this year, and will be hosting National Arts in Nursing Homes Day on Friday, 16th May 2025 with invitation to attend the event.
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- invitation to Fair Seas screening of film event in Kilmore Quay
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
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
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Housing
- The meeting was in relation to various matters relating to challenges and potential solutions with delivering more new housing supply to the market. The meeting discussion included the need for more design standardisation to assist MMC, the need for defects in apartments to be progressed at more pace. The meeting also highlighted that SCSI is updating its Real Cost of New Apartment Delivery 2025 report and further policy recommendations will follow with its publication.
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
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Letter of congratulations on his appointment and a request for a meeting.
- Meeting to discuss challenges facing the consulting engineering sector in the delivery of design for the state's housing projects
Center for Independent Living · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- letters sent to Ministers welcoming them on their appointment and requesting meetings to bring issues raised by Disabled People to ILMI
- Emails to Wexford TDs
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.
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Emails to the Minister for Housing inviting him to a scheme launch
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.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Heritage
- Letters with pre-budget submission
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Fórsa trade union Local Government
- Invited Minister James Browne, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage to address the Fórsa local government conference in May 2025.
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.
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Clúid Housing Housing
- Introduction to new Minister for Housing
Womens Aid Housing
- Email outlining Women's Aid's priorities for the new Government and requesting a meeting.
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.
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Water Services
Bank of Ireland Group plc Housing
- To brief on the Group’s support for home building and to provide insight on the home building market.
Lir Communications Ltd Housing
- Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Waterford Chamber events and Government engagement with Waterford businesses
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech, Conversion Practices ban legislation & Trans healthcare
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT key asks for Programme for Government 2025
Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Environment
- Building Life Campaign
- Building Life Campaign
Engineers Ireland Local Government
- Engineering Qualifications in local authorities, MMC in housing, and Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
Disability Federation of Ireland Local Government
- Implementation of the UN CRPD at local level
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Temporary Protection Directive
Evara Developments Limited Development and Zoning
- 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.
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.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland · 4 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Data
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) transposition
- Housing in Ireland
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
- Correspondence in relation to the Programme for Government discussions and the expansion of school libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 5 returns Food · Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Review of the Rent Pressure Zones
- Housing Policy
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Dublin Simon Community · 2 returns Health
- Sought support from Minister to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility and visit the facility
- Minister for Housing toured Ushers Island Treatment facility and separately Joined Outreach team engaging with Rough Sleepers
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Onshore wind projects and offshore wind projects, including planning and grid
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.
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- New Programme for Government
- Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Irish League of Credit Unions · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions · Housing
- To discuss how credit unions could help support the programme for government commitments on housing
- To discuss how credit unions could help support the programme for government commitments on housing
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
RIAI · 3 returns Housing
- Invitation sent via email 6 February
- Meeting with Minister Browne in response to letter from RIAI President requesting same
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Housing · Economic Development and Industry
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Housing
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Housing
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Housing
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Housing
- Letter on the draft revised National Planning Framework sent to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Letter on the draft revised National Planning Framework sent to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Letter on the draft revised National Planning Framework sent to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
- Letter on the draft revised National Planning Framework sent to Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Q4PR Housing
- Discussion on delivery of housing
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Calling for action on priorities for people with disabilities to be included in the the next programme for government
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
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Attend a race meeting in Hong Kong while on business there
- 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
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
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Inviting the Minister for Housing to speak on Hardware Association Ireland's podcast
Law Society of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Correspondence with members of the new Government
- Housing for all (HFA) and e-conveyancing
Irish Institutional Property · 3 returns Housing · Taxation
- Engagement with policymakers on RPZ review
- Communicate IIP views on Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) implementation
- IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- European Commission Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, with particular attention to the polluter payers and principal and proportional responsibility.
Permanent TSB Plc Housing
- To provide an overview of PTSB's proposition and strategy within the Irish market with respect to mortgage and business lending, and a discussion on the development of social and affordable housing, and the First Home Scheme.
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Transposition of Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)
- 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
Ecocem Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Email to Minister John Browne, Department of Housing to request meeting.
Inclusion Ireland Local Government
- Storm Éowyn Response
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Housing
- AmCham submission on Department of Housing Statement of Strategy

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 18 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Health 11 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies for podiatrists in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26009/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting to be seen by child and adolescent primary care psychology services nationally; the average length of time on the wait list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26011/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting to be seen by child and adolescent primary care psychology services, and waiting time in months in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26012/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the current wait list for persons under 18 years-of-age awaiting orthodontal treatment in County Wexford; the number of persons waiting 24, 36 and 48 months and longer, respectively, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26019/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to CAMHS teams in County Wexford in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of referrals accepted; the number of referrals rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26021/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the current WTE positions, filled and vacant, in Wexford CAMHS teams, broken down by discipline, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26022/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of people approved for the provision of home care in CHO 5; the number of those people who have received home care provision; the number of those people who are waiting for the provision of home care; the length of time in two-month increments that those people who have not yet received home care provision have been waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26028/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of respite hours provided to families in County Wexford, in each of the past 12 months; the number provided each month since March 2020 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26029/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting home care support in County Wexford; the number of hours allocated in each of the past 12 months in County Wexford; the average number of hours granted to each successful applicant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26030/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all respite beds in County Wexford; the number of these beds that are currently operational and the number that are currently closed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26031/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received by each CAMHS team in County Wexford in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of those referrals that were accepted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26032/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current staffing vacancies within each of the children's disability network teams in New Ross, Enniscorthy, Wexford and Gorey in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26008/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of occupational therapists currently employed as part of the children's disability network teams in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26010/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the breakdown CDNT data for County Wexford teams to date in 2025 regarding staff numbers, positions filled, positions vacant and the caseload, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26020/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she has had discussions regarding raising the retirement age for Bus Éireann school bus drivers to bring it into line with Local Link and other providers' policies, which would allow those who want to keep working to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26033/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has identified the shortage of school bus drivers, the impact this is having on students and their families each year and her plans to address the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26034/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details for all capital plans for the development of fire services in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26036/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the long application processing times for social welfare payments to school bus drivers during annual school holiday periods will be streamlined, as there are many cases where drivers are without any income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26035/25]

New lobbying 17 returns

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
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.
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Emails to Wexford TDs
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry
- De-carbonisation costs for transportation companies, green fuel rebates and fuel quality Ireland
- Pharmaceutical Research in SETU
- Advocating for further investment in infrastructure and regional development in Wexford & the South East region.
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 16 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 a local TD and Minister in Wexford to inform them that Oakfield Nursing Home, Courtown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, has been selected as a recipient of a National Arts in Nursing Homes Day Award this year, and will be hosting National Arts in Nursing Homes Day on Friday, 16th May 2025 with invitation to attend the event.
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
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.
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- Emails to Wexford TDs
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- 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
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
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
Women for Election Justice and Equality
- Supporting the implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force on Safe Participation in Public Life