Wicklow-Wexford — week of Mon, 19 May — Watch Them Work

What your Wicklow-Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 22 questions · 68 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 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Voted against 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

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 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Voted against 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 8–6

Voted for 1 Brian Brennan

Did not vote 2 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin · Malcolm Byrne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Brian Brennan — Fine Gael 4 votes · 9 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Education 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assistance available to a school (details supplied) to provide resources for children with additional needs in September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25250/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of transfer of lands from the HSE to the Department of Education for a school (details supplied); if further efforts will be made to proceed with this transfer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26179/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the wrapping of old school buildings that do not have cavities to pump will be included in the climate action summer works programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26480/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the provision of a ASD unit for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26483/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to re-introduce the local development levy waiver on new houses, as was offered to home builders up to December 2024, considering the increasing building costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25092/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether there have been any discussions between his Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to regularise or streamline access to social protection payments for childcare workers who are not paid outside of term time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25417/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether there have been any discussions between her Department and the Department of Social Protection to regularise or streamline access to social protection for childcare workers who are not paid outside of term time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25416/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when he expects the list of successful applicants to the community recognition fund to be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26058/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the current status of transfer of lands from the HSE to the Department of Education for a school (details supplied); if further efforts will be made to proceed with this transfer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26180/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
Courtown Community Council Environment
- Contact requesting support for a variety of items that would benefit the local area and community.
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Communicating with the Department for Children, Disability and Equality on issues raised by childminders and others relating to draft recommendations for the new regulated childminding sector.
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.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Health
- Spoke at launch of Arklow Autism-Friendly Town which was organised by a public official and attended by public officials
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Small Firms Association Small Business Awards
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- A meeting was held with local TD Brian Brennan of Gorey to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill.
Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company Energy and Natural Resources
- A meeting was held with local TD Brian Brennan of Gorey to inform him of our intentions to lodge a planning application for a wind farm in 2026 and the details of the project in the townlands of Lyrane and Kilmichaelhill.
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.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive & Omnibus

Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 2 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will revisit the case of a fishing boat (details supplied) which has had cross-party agreement to resolve the long-drawn-out case for the family. [25994/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if she will approve the outstanding service level agreement for a meals-on-wheels group (details supplied); if funding will be provided as agreed in 2024, noting that no funds have been received since September 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25762/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on wind energy
Courtown Community Council Environment
- Contact requesting support for a variety of items that would benefit the local area and community.
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.
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
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.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community

Malcolm Byrne — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 11 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria for schools to have a home school liaison officer; if she plans to provide for every second level school to have such an officer or to expand the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26397/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria for the awarding of staff to support leaving certificate applied in second level schools, if she plans to expand the criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26398/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the planned extension of a school (details supplied). [26399/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth as to when she might indicate criteria and-or routes for additional pilot school bus schemes for the 2025-2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26400/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools that are operated as part of a public private partnership and her views on the operation of such schools. [26401/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will meet next. [25524/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent discussions with President Zelenskyy. [22405/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the ongoing procurement process for the provision of a primary care centre at Gorey, County Wexford; if the current status of that process precludes meetings with elected representatives to discuss the ongoing delays in that process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25641/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the average time it takes from conception to completion of a primary care centre; and if the fifteen years to date involving the planned primary care centre at Gorey, County Wexford represents the longest period of any such process. [25642/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which he plans to modernise basic research equipment in universities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26166/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the planned professorships for the technological universities. [26165/25]

New lobbying 36 returns

Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.
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
Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services Health
- Discuss transport to Wicklow Hospice
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing · Heritage
- Requested to attend meeting of the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform
- Sought establishment of a stakeholder forum for natury advisory
Courtown Community Council Environment
- Contact requesting support for a variety of items that would benefit the local area and community.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce DBI policy positions to political stakeholders
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
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.
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Education and Training
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
TikTok Communications
- Technology Ireland information sharing session
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Met to discuss Belong To's It's Our Social Media campaign and online safety, gender recognition, and trans healthcare.
Youth Work Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · EU Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
- Seeking support for re-nomination of staff member to the European Economic and Social Committee
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland engagement with Malcolm Byrne TD on AI policy
- Ireland and the Unified Patent Court Agreement
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Sought attendance, and briefed attendees at the informal IPAV Cross-Party Committee on property market reform.
National College of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI's private Oireachtas briefing to be held on 2 April 2025
- NCI Private Oireachtas Briefing
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.
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
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
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.
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Fianna Fail Roundtable on Online Safety
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on Dementia Policy and the Needs of the Wider Community
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Finance
- To outline Meta’s views on facial recognition platform developments to counter celeb-bait scams.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies