Cork East — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Cork East TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 38 questions · 157 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 2 James O'Connor · Noel McCarthy

Voted against 2 Liam Quaide · Pat Buckley

James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 18 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Education 9 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment process for the next round of DEIS; the criteria for schools to qualify for DEIS status; the process by which principals of schools seeking DEIS status can be proactive in engaging with her Department to ensure every consideration is afforded to their situation and circumstances; when this will be delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47718/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); the position regarding assessment of the amended stage 2b report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47719/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will direct the NCSE to engage with a school (details supplied) awaiting official decisions on two SERCs and an exceptional needs review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47720/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47721/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47722/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47723/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position on the proposal by school principals to her Department to slightly alter the location of modular units to maximise the playground space available to all children at schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47725/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current policy on the eligibility of persons aged 70 years and over to drive school transport buses; her plans to revise this policy to allow persons aged 70 years and over to continue to work as school bus drivers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48645/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth the procedures for the way in which a primary school can be included in the DEIS scheme; if her Department has considered a school in County Cork (details supplied) for inclusion in the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48647/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47714/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his Department's plan on opening a new driving test centre in County Cork; the current test waiting times in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49351/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the next round of community sports facilities fund will be available to local sporting clubs and organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47717/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to extend the basic income for the arts scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49340/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the current investigation into the widespread fish kill in the River Blackwater in recent weeks; if his Department has found the source of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49317/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has been in communication with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the publishing of planning guidelines for solar farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49316/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Finance if he will address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding lending by credit unions to support the development of student residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47724/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grants will be available in the near future similar to the Brexit adjustment reserve local authority marine infrastructure scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47715/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the next round of the community centre investment fund will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47716/25]

New lobbying 66 returns

Cork Chamber · 10 returns Economic Development and Industry · Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters · Tourism · EU Affairs · Housing · Energy and Natural Resources · Justice and Equality · Transport
- A letter calling on Cork TDs to support Cork Chamber's priorities in the National Development Plan
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
- Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
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
Fuzion Communications Trade
- Outlined the current status and challenges posed to specific trade, customers and cargo without a Border Control Post for agricultural food inspections at the Port of Cork.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Housing · Energy and Natural Resources · Education and Training · Employment
- Meeting with James O'Connor T.D.
- Meeting with James O'Connor T.D.
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
- Dublin Chamber's Competitiveness Submission made to the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To improve the awareness of policymakers of Deliveroo’s operations in Ireland and discuss the transposition of the EU Platform Work Directive.
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email campaign to TDs and Councillors locally relevant to development project
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Bookselling Ireland · 3 returns Trade
- Email to request a meeting in relation to challenges faced by bookshops and inclusion of bookshops in the planned culture card scheme.
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
- Email requesting meeting with Chair of Oireachtas Committee for Enterprise to discuss Culture Cards as outlined in latest Programme for Government
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Email to Paul McAuliffe. Meeting proposal for the HAI. Above the Shop-Research Survey
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
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
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 9 returns Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources
- Policy recommendations required to support the Experience Economy
- Policy recommendations required to address proposed increase in water tariffs and cost competitiveness impact for the Experience Economy
- EU Capitals Markets Union and Banking Union
- Small Firms Association - AI survey
- Shared CII submission to the CRU on the Large Energy Connection policy (LEU)
- Small Firms Association Survey on AI
- Small Firms Association Policy Priorities
- Setting out Ibec business priorities in the first term of the new Oireachtas
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Sodali & Co · 2 returns Arts
- Introductory meeting to provide RAAP’s considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Responsible use and regulation of AI
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on the cost of doing business in the food-led hospitality sector.
- Appeared before Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health · Employment
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Digital Platform Employment

Liam Quaide — Social Democrats 1 vote · 10 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of Ireland’s position regarding the EU's new chat control legislation, the Regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48954/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department engaged any external advice on the effectiveness of the automated scanning of messages and the feasibility of the technology proposed in relation to the EU's chat control legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48955/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department engaged any external advice on the effects the EU's chat control legislation will have on an individual’s privacy rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48956/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total cost of outsourcing assessments of need in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, by Health Region-CHO. [48141/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of adults with an intellectual disability waiting for residential placements nationwide, by health region and the duration of these waits, in tabular form. [48153/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of her commitment to funding additional residential placements for adults with an intellectual disability over 2025 to 2026, in particular the number of additional placements committed to and the timeframe for their provision, by heath region, in tabular form. [48154/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received for the school term 2025-2026 for a special education class, in a mainstream school or a special school; and the number of children who are projected to not be able to access a school place in the community in which they live. [48157/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cost of taxis in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025 transporting children to special education placements due to a lack of provision in their locality, broken down by geographical area. [48158/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adolescents on waiting-lists in primary care services for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy in excess of one year, two years, three years and so on, until the longest duration in years, by health region, in tabular form. [48155/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the grade and service location of primary care and secondary mental health posts, within each health region, in occupational therapy, social work, psychology, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy which were vacated in 2023 and 2024 that have yet been submitted for replacement and which have not yet received stage 3 approval, in tabular form. [48156/25]

New lobbying 37 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to HAIL Annual Report Launch
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- A letter calling on Cork TDs to support Cork Chamber's priorities in the National Development Plan
Care Alliance Ireland Social Protection
- Sent Pre-Budget Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection. This Submission was invited by the Committee as part of the annual Pre-Budget process. We have registered this lobbying with each member of the Committee out of an abundance of caution.
Irish Association of Social Workers · 2 returns Social Protection
- a number of questions pertaining to older persons care in congregated settings and in the community
- Re: Adult Safeguarding legislation
European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland Social Protection
- Emails to Members of the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community & Local Development requesting to put combatting poverty at the top of the committees agenda, with particular reference to income adequacy, accessible public services & measures targeted at the most disadvantaged groups
NCBI EU Affairs
- Benefits and entitlements for people who are vision impaired
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for Energy Poverty
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Courtesy communications sent to members
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
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)
Mental Health Reform · 5 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 & mental health party political view points
- The Mental Health Bill
- Pre Budget Submission
- The Mental Health Bill
- PBS Campaign
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email campaign to TDs and Councillors locally relevant to development project
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Irish Rural Link's Pre-Budget Submission sent to Relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Environment · Justice and Equality
- Sent the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
- Community Law & Mediation's Pre Budget Civil Legal Aid Submission sent
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
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.
Respond Housing
- Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S and A housing and fuel poverty.A multidisciplinary approach to address family homelessness.Improve outcomes in Early Learning and School Aged Care
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
National Safeguarding Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Liam Quaide, T.D., to discuss the need to implement the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission as set out in its 2024 Report 'A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding' including the need for adult safeguarding legislation and the establishment of an adult safeguarding authorityg
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) Pre-Budget Campaign
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael 1 vote · 6 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the amount of funding allocated for the development of Defence Forces infrastructure in each of the past five years, the number of projects completed in that period, the number under way and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49093/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the level of specialist technician recruitment to the Naval Service over the past three years; the positions filled in that period; if he satisfied that there is currently an adequate number of technicians to ensure the proper functioning of the naval fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49092/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures being taken by his Department to further support local and community radio stations; if his Department is considering an increase in the budget of the Media Fund to support such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47713/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 3 July 2025, to provide details of the seven projects approved for funding under measure A8 of the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme; the number of premises to be addressed under each of the seven projects; the number of full pilot projects completed to date; if any further funding applications for pilot schemes will be accepted under the current programme; if his Department has figures on the number of currently un answered localities that could benefit from such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49311/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken by her Department to increase the provision of childcare services in east Cork given the current high demand for places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48013/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proposed timeline for auctions for the delivery of the three other sites identified in the designated maritime area plan, which are not included in the Tonn Nua offshore wind auction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49265/25]

New lobbying 41 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- A letter calling on Cork TDs to support Cork Chamber's priorities in the National Development Plan
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
Suas Educational Development Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories BIll and Ireland joining the Hague group
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
Development Perspectives Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
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.
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
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and future regulation of nicotine products
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Deputy Noel McCarthy and Cllr Rory Cocking
- Email campaign to TDs and Councillors locally relevant to development project
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.
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Archays Strategic Plan 2025-2030
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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
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.
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
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
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 4 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to establish an independent fuel quality control body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48484/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) will be included in the DEIS scheme at the earliest opportunity. [48871/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if a walk (details supplied) will be added to the National Trails Register, to ensure it stays maintained and open for generations to come. [48282/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding allocating funding to a walk (details supplied) to allow urgent maintenance and restoration works to be carried out on it ensuring that it can remain open. [48283/25]

New lobbying 11 returns

Cork Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- A letter calling on Cork TDs to support Cork Chamber's priorities in the National Development Plan
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.
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
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Email campaign to TDs and Councillors locally relevant to development project
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Public sunscreen dispensers
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec Food
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry