Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 70 questions · 192 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-09-17 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 84–65

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 4 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the proposals there are to upgrade and-or provide new accommodation and facilities, including living accommodation, for the permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49234/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress to date in implementing the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49233/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of severe weather events in 2024 and to date in 2025, the measures being implemented to strengthen critical infrastructure including energy supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49276/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if additional legislative or regulatory measures need to be implemented by his Department to protect critical infrastructure and ensure security of energy supplies particularly to rural communities, where severe difficulties were caused for households, businesses, farmers and for both statutory and voluntary providers of essential services following Storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49277/25]

New lobbying 26 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- TB Forum
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- IUA Pre Budget 2026 Submission
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 28th of May in Dublin.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to medicines for CF
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
National Youth Council of Ireland Development and Zoning
- Abbeylands Development Cavan
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Archays Strategic Plan 2025-2030
AONTAS Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget submission for Budget 2026
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- RAS Budget submission
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise credit union issues and our Pre-budget submission
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 42 returns

Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To discuss Credit Union levies, to seek a 0% fee for 2026 and the need for clarity and consistency on the levies; ending limits as per CP159; and to update on quarterly results
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Foreign Affairs
- Submission for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Suas Educational Development Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories BIll and Ireland joining the Hague group
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 6 returns Housing · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
Christian Aid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
- Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2025
- Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Global Aid cuts and Irish ODA Spending
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Submit ActionAid Irelands submission for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025.
- Highlighting a brieifing where there will be Testimonies directly from communities in the West Bank
- Spoke at an Oireacthas committee hearing to Highlight the issue of debt and its impact on global development.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Uplift · 2 returns Trade
- Uplift members were asked to email the Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee about passing the Occupied Territories Bill and asking that all trade in goods and services be banned with the illegally occupied territories.
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Meetings with public officials on Gaza's humanitarian crisis
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Trócaire · 3 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
- Climate Justice
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Sodali & Co Arts
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Foreign Affairs
- Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Ammendment) Bill 2025 & EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Consideration by the JOC on Foreign Affairs and Trade of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 21 returns

Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To discuss Credit Union levies, to seek a 0% fee for 2026 and the need for clarity and consistency on the levies; ending limits as per CP159; and to update on quarterly results
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Flat Rate Addition (FRA) - Non VAT Registered Farmers - Council Directive 2006/112/EC - Poultry Growers
- Flat Rate Addition (FRA) - Non VAT Registered Farmers - Council Directive 2006/112/EC - Poultry Growers
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- TD's and Senators attended our Oireachtas day on the 12th June and met with NHI members.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Meetings with individual Oireachtas members to discuss Positive Pathways campaign
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Archays Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
- Discussed priorities for IPAV
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 33 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Children 17 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for an occupational therapy appointment at Cavan children's disability network team, CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48061/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for a speech and language appointment at Cavan CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48062/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for an physiotherapy appointment at Cavan CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48063/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of children currently engaged with Monaghan children's disability network team, CDNT; the number therein that have individual family support plans and-or key contacts in place, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48064/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of children currently engaged with Cavan CDNT; the number therein that have Individual family support plans and-or key contacts in place, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48065/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the list of the counties in which home share is available for those seeking respite; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48067/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the current contract with a respite centre for children (details supplied) is due to expire; if it is proposed to extend that contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48068/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of a new children’s disability respite centre in Monaghan; the additional respite places that will be available in the new centre; if the current respite centre will close before or after the new centre is delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48069/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current proposals to provide additional adult disability respite services in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48070/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current proposals to provide additional adult disability respite services in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48071/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies such as children's disability network teams, CDNTs, in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48072/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies that is CDNT in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48073/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of vacancies, by category within each CDNT, in tabular form; if there is an adequate budget per CDNT to fill all outstanding vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48086/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on moving Cavan and Monaghan CDNTs into the Dublin north-east area from the current community healthcare organisation, CHO 1 region. [48087/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for an occupational therapy appointment at Monaghan CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48088/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for a speech and language appointment at Monaghan CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48089/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting times for a physiotherapy appointment at Monaghan CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48090/25]
Education 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process in place to ensure bus services will be in place prior to the commencement of the school term for students, particularly for children with special needs; the reason in so many instances school bus places were not available on time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48084/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools, by county for which an outstanding SNA review was ongoing at the commencement of the new school year; if she will introduce policies to ensure that such a situation does not arise in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48085/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the NCSE carries out risk assessments such as to identify flight risks of children in determination of SNA allocations to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49408/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of risk assessments carried out by the NCSE in advance of the determination of SNA allocations, in total and per county, for each year since 2020-2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49409/25]
Justice 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons deported by the State and the number issued with a deportation order respectively over the past five years who had previously held a stamp 2 visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47942/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of IPAS contracts due to expire each month in 2026; the number of beds attached to each of these contracts, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47945/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of children who were referred by An Garda Síochána to Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, in each year between 2014 and 2024, in tabular form. [48066/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he intends to take regarding the revelation that files and evidence in relation to the 1987 murder of a person (details supplied) have gone missing and the concerns that the investigation into the case has been substandard and inadequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49548/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies, such as primary care and CAMHS in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48257/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status and timeframe for the delivery of a single point of access for families to enter into appropriate services for therapies that is primary care and CAMHS in County Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48780/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda either by ambulance, through GP referral or self-presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, by method of presentation, in each month inclusive since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48827/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that presented to the emergency department of Cavan Hospital, by ambulance, through GP referral or self-presentation who subsequently left the emergency department before their treatment was completed, by method of presentation, in each month inclusive since January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48828/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the total number of personnel in 2019; and the current total number of personnel. [48882/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the required number of nurses, doctors and dentists required by the Army nursing service to operate at full capacity; the number in 2020; and the current number.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48883/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his proposals to increase the amount of PET plastic recycled in Ireland. [48879/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with the European Union or international partners on the collection and reporting of data which will facilitate the collating of data on the quantities of PET plastic which are recycled domestically and exported. [48878/25]

New lobbying 31 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
Care Alliance Ireland Communications
- CAI was a signatory to a sectoral letter re: Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Letter sent to all Chairs of Oireachtas Committees requesting a time to present to the Committee
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Law Society of Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Law Society submission on the General Scheme of the Children (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Law Society submission on the General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
- Submission re General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing crises facing the early years and childcare sector
Council of The Bar of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Request for Civil Legal Aid Review to be prioritised in the work of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs & Migration
- Criminal Legal Aid - Restoration of Professional Fees paid to barristers
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend an invitation to attend the launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual report
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Mercosur Trade Agreement Strong opposition, arguing it would undermine Irish farmers with lower-standard imports.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Economic Development and Industry
- To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and urge Government support to address industry challenges
Irish Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Deputies Matt Carthy and Mark Ward
- Meeting with Matt Carthy to discuss pregnant women and new mothers in prison.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Migrant communities access to healthcare
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Womens Aid · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid Annual Impact Report 2024 and highlighted key details.
- Meeting about Women's Aid Annual Impact Report.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Rockwood Consulting ULC Justice and Equality
- Consultation on firearms matters
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Communications · Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill
- Offences Against the State Act Renewal
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and investment in the Courts and Judiciary.
- Support for a referendum on Ireland’s membership in the EU Unified Patent Court.

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 33 questions · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Education 9 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised by parents regarding the school bus transport service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49079/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine and respond to points raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48029/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria for schools to qualify for DEIS status; the progress of a DEIS+ model and when this will be delivered; if she will consider a school (details supplied) who previously applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48032/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for the delay (details supplied) in opening the timebound provision system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48824/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence regarding school transport (details supplied); if she will issue tickets for the children concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49373/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a school pick-up point; if she will address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49393/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence regarding school transport (details supplied); if tickets for the children mentioned will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49534/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if ticket for the child will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49537/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence regarding a school (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; if she will expedite the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49361/25]
Health 6 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will examine issues outlined in correspondence (details supplied); if she is aware of the gap in service provision caused by the vacant consultant orthodontist post in the Navan/Dundalk area; if she considers the situation acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47933/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has been waiting a long time for an operation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48830/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied) and address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49088/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49547/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49552/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied) and address the concerns raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49553/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a person with a major brain injury (details supplied), whose family need extra home support hours, cannot receive the extra hours applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48049/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a person (details supplied) is unable to receive additional home care hours given they have a major brain injury and their family require additional home support hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48050/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the possible avenues or supports available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48438/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she plans to extend the two-year period for when parents can claim parents' benefit after their child is born; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48668/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite awarded funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49372/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the case of delays in securing a bus driving test appointment for a person (details supplied); if a test will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47908/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine issues with an airline expressed in correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48291/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if a response will issue to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48294/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the case for increased grant funding in Budget 2026 raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48018/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a scheme; if an extension is planned under Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48638/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if financial assistance in the form of legal aid is available for people going through the probate process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49087/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a naturalisation application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49546/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will review correspondence (details supplied) in relation to a passport application; if he will address the concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48284/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence and concerns regarding tariffs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48474/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the case for increased grant funding in Budget 2026 raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48020/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is creating a dedicating funding stream for local authorities to help provide storm community hubs during extreme weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48044/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48230/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to examine issues with RDF funding highlighted by a local authority (details supplied); if his Department is aware of this issue; the steps that can be taken to assist councils on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48046/25]

New lobbying 45 returns

Irish Recorded Music Association Limited Economic Development and Industry
- AI Legislation and policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Trade
- Government Trade Forum
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation · Housing
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Defamation Bill 2024, broader support for media
Irish Exporters Association · 4 returns Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
- Speaking Engagement
- Enterprise Forum Responsibile Business Forum SubGroup
- Enterprise Forum
TikTok Communications
- Investment in Ireland, Project Clover and A.I.
National Youth Council of Ireland Development and Zoning
- Abbeylands Development Cavan
ActionAid Ireland Environment
- Letter sent requesting a meeting with ministers to discuss research on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry through our financial sector.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Business in the Community Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Inform of the publication by BITCI, alongside other signatories, of a joint Europe-wide statement calling for five key outcomes to be safeguarded in the ongoing EU Omnibus negotiations.
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Economic Development and Industry
- To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and urge Government support to address industry challenges
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Medical cards
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Objection to Proposed increase to Personal Injury Awards
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Ibec · 7 returns Trade · Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
- Speaking at forum
- Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF) and associated SME roundtable
- Small Firms Association - AI survey
- Ibec's work got smarter campaign
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
- Digital Competitiveness and Productivity
Friends of the Earth EU Affairs
- Advocacy on Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- EU AI Act Implementaion
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Communications
- To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
- To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Responsible use and regulation of AI
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
Insight Consultants Trade
- To introduce members of the Ireland China Friendship Association to Irish politicians
NewsBrands Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- AI adoption and positive economic impact