Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 47 questions · 405 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 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 1 Pádraig Rice

Did not vote 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 20 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Defence 17 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to ensure sufficient funding is provided to resource Joint Induction Training Centre, JITC, Gormanston, Baldonnel, Haulbowline and DFTC infrastructure master plans. [49298/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the national maritime security strategy; and the level of funding that has been committed for 2026 and 2027. [49299/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will outline his proposals to remove the triple lock neutrality protection; when he intends to bring forward a Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49300/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of residential Defence Forces buildings that are currently not habitable, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49304/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress his Department has made regarding the establishment of a joint cyber-security command and other actions related to cyber-security contained in the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces. [49303/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will consider the introduction of service commitment schemes to retain key specialist functions within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49302/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of funding the full implementation of the Working Time Directive, welfare provisions; and the way in which he intends to address this. [49301/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost increasing Vote 35 to allow for occupational supplementary pension to be provided to members of the Defence Forces on reaching normal retirement age. [49560/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of increasing capital spending in line with 2022-2027 Defence Forces Capital Infrastructure Development Plan to enhance capabilities in cyber-security and cyber-defence unit, including radar and robotics, and to support research and development in military technology. [49561/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of ensuring that sufficient funding is provided to resource the Joint Induction Training Centre, Gormanston, Baldonnel, Haulbowline and DFTC infrastructure master plans to include SOF and a cyber-command HQ.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49562/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of resourcing the capability development 14-year land, maritime, air, cyber and joint enabler programmes to ensure the Defence Forces realise Level of Ambition 2, in line with the Government-approved Detailed Implementation Plan. [49563/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of the provision of funds to resource the development of Defence Forces capabilities to meet the tasking to emerge from the National Maritime Security Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49564/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of the planned targeted and tiered recruitment of 800 new Permanent Defence Force members in 2026. [49565/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost for essential service commitment schemes for Naval Service and Army Specialist Corps cyber, ordnance and engineers. [49566/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost to provide the resources required for the staffing of C2 and service HQ structures. [49567/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of funding the full implementation of the Working Time Directive welfare provisions (details supplied). [49568/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the estimated cost of broad spectrum specialist retention scheme payments similar to that introduced by the Air Corps for ATC recently (details supplied). [49569/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport when the application process for the safe routes to school programme will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48492/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans for a fund for community centres relating to energy efficiency and insulation in 2025 or 2026. [48493/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on medical evacuations to Ireland, of children who are paediatric patients from Gaza to which Government approval was secured in September 2024; and when the agreed intake of 30-children will be complete. [49570/25]

New lobbying 36 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
Suas Educational Development Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories BIll and Ireland joining the Hague group
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
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.
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Request for follow-up discussion on Lives on the Line Campaign, Pre-Budget Submission and EU MFF concerns
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.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Cork office launch event
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Uplift · 3 returns Trade · Defence
- 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 were asked to send emails and make phone calls to members of the Dáil Defence Committee, asking them to support Irish neutrality. Letters were also sent to all Fianna Faíl TDs asking them to support neutrality.
- 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 Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Trócaire · 3 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
- Climate Justice
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Environment
- Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Ammendment) Bill 2025 & EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- National Maritime Security Strategy & Human Rights and Environmental issues with Green Hydrogen in Africa
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 68 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 68 returns

Cork Chamber · 12 returns Economic Development and Industry · Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters · Tourism · EU Affairs · Housing · Energy and Natural Resources · Justice and Equality · Transport · Community
- 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
- Communication with Minister Jerry Buttimer TD in relation to rural development priorities
- Communication with Minister Jerry Buttimer TD on transport priorities
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
ARI Community
- Online submission to the Stakeholder Consultation on a new Strategy to support the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland.
The Wheel · 4 returns Community
- The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Buttimer were formerly invited to and subsequently attended The Wheel's Summit 2025. As well as presenting at the Summit, they spoke with Wheel CEO and members of the policy and campaigns team.
- The Wheel sought a meeting with Minister Jerry Buttimer to discuss our Pre-Budget Submission and priorities for community and voluntary organisations in Budget 2026.
- 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.
Cork Business Association Community
- Discussions around Cork City Task force and the safe and clean pillar of CBA strategic plan
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Information on the work of the Irish Heart Foundation
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Invite to Ruhama's launch of the Cork/Kerry services and new research - Room for Recovery.
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
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)
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport · Sports and Recreation
- Introducing the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- The Budget 2026. Representation at Oireachtas Committee.
Inner City Enterprise Education and Training
- Refurbishment works for ground floor of 49 / 50 Coleraine Street, Dublin 7
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. · 2 returns Community
- Meeting with Minister Buttimer and Department to discuss contract renewal
- Invitation to Minister Buttimer to attend and speak as guest of Honour at upcoming Philanthropy Event
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
GSK Health
- Investment in treatment of HIV
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Cork office launch event
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Finance
- Budget submission
- MPI Pre-budget submission
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training Community
- Conversation with Minister Jerry Buttimer and his advisor Jack White regarding a meeting we had requested.
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.
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Request for the review of National Aviation Policy and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes regional development.
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV protection for infants and older adults
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food · Communications
- Policy supports required to revitalise our towns and villages which is essential for the long term viability of the Experience Economy sector.
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
- Budget 2026 priorities for telecommunications sector
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
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- LGBTI+ Rights
Irish Cycling Campaign CLG Development and Zoning
- Contacted Minister of State Jerry Buttimer to request meeting
Education for Sustainability · 2 returns Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
- Climate Literacy and Education
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 165 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 165 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate speech and hate crime
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste in relation to the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards currently with the Minister for Justice, that is soon to come before Cabinet.
Screen Producers Ireland Budgetary matters
- Letter to inform members of cabinet of SPI's pre budget submission
Cork Chamber · 13 returns Economic Development and Industry · Housing · Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters · Tourism · EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources · Justice and Equality · Transport · Environment
- A letter calling on Cork TDs to support Cork Chamber's priorities in the National Development Plan
- Engagement at a construction event regarding the proposed Housing Activation Office
- 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
- Award of EU Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Label to Cork City
- Launch of the Cork Airport Capital Development Plan
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 14 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Environment · Health · Community · Finance
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
- Water Quality - Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
- National Day of Commemoration 2025
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Generational Renewal
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - General Principles
- Agriculture & Climate Change Conference
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar II Interventions
- Key common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Performance-Based Payments
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar 1 Interventions
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Principles - General Administration
- Well-being Framework for Ireland 2025
- Shared island Forum
- National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- IUA Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Communications
- An Post Superannuation Scheme
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- European Maritime Day and Wind Energy Ireland conference meetings with Minister O'Brien, Minister Dooley and Micheál Martin
Irish Association of Social Workers Foreign Affairs
- The IASW deplores the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and we condemn the relentless genocidal actions by the Israeli government that has resulted in more than 50,000 deaths, including thousands of women and children. Many thousands more have been maimed, injured, and traumatised and face starvation in the coming days and weeks, as well as ongoing risk of death and injury, unless decisive international action is taken to stop the killing.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions EU Affairs
- ILO Convention No. 192 on Biological Hazards in the Working Environment (2025)
Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality
- Letter to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Minister O'Callaghan from Irish refugee and migrant organisations giving recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
Fórsa trade union Foreign Affairs
- Letter from Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary to Mr. Jim O’Callaghan TD, Minister for Justice. This letter questions the decision to deny visas to children due to participate in the proposed GAA Palestine visit to Ireland. It highlights Fórsa’s sponsorship of the team kit, the longstanding bonds between the Irish and Palestinian peoples, and the union’s concern for the welfare of the children involved.
Lir Communications Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Letter to request meeting to discuss the location of the National Advanced AHR Centre in Cork.
- Letter to request meeting to discuss the location of the National Advanced AHR Centre in Cork.
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Buttimer were formerly invited to and subsequently attended The Wheel's Summit 2025. As well as presenting at the Summit, they spoke with Wheel CEO and members of the policy and campaigns team.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- European Maritime Day meetings with Minister O'Brien, Minister Dooley and Micheál Martin
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama · 5 returns Justice and Equality
- Details on the Taoiseach's attendance at Ruhama's launch of the expansion of Cork/Kerry services and new research - Room for Recovery
- Briefing document of the Ruhama research being launched at the launch of the expansion of the Cork/Kerry services.
- Follow-up request for the Taoiseach to launch the Cork/Kerry services expansion and new research from Ruhama
- Thank you letter for launching Ruhama's new Cork/Kerry services and new research.
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- Sent Pre Budget Submission with proposals to strengthen UK-Ireland trade and investment. Measures included strengthening and securing the Irish economy through fiscal discipline in current expenditure, while safeguarding capital spending for key infrastructure projects.
Home and Community Care Ireland Justice and Equality
- Insurance Reform
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Increased resources for children's palliative care
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2025
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Justice and Equality
- Email sent to Minister to request an update and seek further information regarding Ireland's response to the European Commission Infringement Procedure against Ireland concerning the transposition of Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia, call for effective protections against hate crime and hate speech, and request a meeting in this regard
Shine Health
- Shine contacted Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Government Chief Whip & Minister of State for Mental Health, TD Mary Butler, inviting them to take part in a photocall and contribute a video message for the launch of the Green Ribbon Campaign 2025
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Gender Quotas Alliance
Irish Travel Agents Association Justice and Equality
- Proposed increase in personal injury awards.
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- The Budget 2026. Representation at Oireachtas Committee.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Remarks at the National Economic Dialogue
Immigrant Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
Irish Tourist Industry Confederation Tourism
- Budget 2026 submission
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 & mental health party political view points
- PBS Campaign
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Cisco International Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Taoiseach speaking at Cisco event
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- EU competitiveness in relation to life sciences and access to innovation
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Roche Health
- Reform of national pricing and reimbursement systems for new medicines and sustainable increased investment in innovative medicines
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Revised letter seeking support from Ministers to secure funding for Ushers Island Homeless Treatment Facility
eircom Limited Communications
- Meeting regarding telecommunications investment
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Irish Rural Link's Pre-Budget Submission sent to Relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople
- Irish Rural Link are current secretariat for the Community and Voluntary Pillar, as secretariat wrote to An Taoiseach to congratulate him on his role and to request a meeting with the C&V Pillar
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs
- Situation in Middle East, Gaza in particular
- Situation in Middle East, Gaza in particular
- Situation in Middle East, Gaza in particular
- Situation in Middle East, Gaza in particular
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation · Trade
- Opportunities and challenges facing equestrian sport.
- US tarriffs impact of sport horse sector.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Glenveagh Properties Plc Housing
- Housing policy and how to accelerate delivery
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter to editor (Irish Times) regarding under 65s in nursing homes
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Sharing a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines Budget 2026
- Alexion - Cork office launch event
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- 6 GHz Radio Spectrum Band
Dooley's Hotel Public Expenditure and Reform
- Insurance Personal Injuries
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Finance · Justice and Equality
- Budget 2026
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Hate Crime Hate Speech legislation
Harry McGee Community
- Ranelagh Gaels' GAA Club use GAA pitch at Cathal Brugha Barracks
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.
Áiseanna Tacaíochta CLG Health
- Requesting a meeting to explore the opportunities identified in the Programme for Government (PFG) that will enhance the lives of people with Disabilities.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection
- Outreach An Taosieach Micheal Martin & Tanaiste Simon Harris for Kinship Care Week input drawing attention to Programme for Government commitment
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of Offshore Wind Energy
Uplift Trade
- 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.
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Objection to Proposed increase to Personal Injury Awards
National Union of Journalists · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Irish government decision to endore Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the IHRA definition on antisemitism definiton on antisemtism
- Irish government decision to endore Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the IHRA definition on antisemitism definiton on antisemtism
European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and hate crime
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Budgetary matters
- Attendance at National Economic Dialogue.
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Pfizer · 2 returns Trade · Health
- Raise concern about the impact of potential tariffs and related geo-political issues related to the pharmaceutical industry and pricing of medicines globally
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence on behalf of Medicines for Europe regarding the priorities of the organisation in relation to European legislation
Ibec · 9 returns Trade · Finance · Economic Development and Industry · Food
- US Tariffs and EU Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
- Supporting a “zero for zero” EU-US tariff agreement in the medical technology sector
- Launch of third annual report of Ireland's Women in Finance Charter
- Business priorities for the all island economy
- US tariffs and trade uncertainty
- All - Island economy
- Agri-Food Regulator
- Alcohol Labelling
- Infrastructure priorities for Competitiveness and Productivity Plan
Stryker Health
- Discussion on the changing global trade environment
Novo Nordisk Limited Health
- Engagement with Government regarding the life-sciences sector in Ireland and the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL).
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
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on health policy issues
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Irish Medical Organisation · 4 returns Health · Foreign Affairs
- Measures to protect children from the harms of social media, pornography, and too much screen time.
- Slaintecare
- Health Inequalities
- Conflict in Gaza and Procurement Policy
Amnesty International Ireland · 4 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Letter regarding EU-Israel Association Agreement, also requesting that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste recognise Israel's committing genocide in Gaza
- Meeting with AI's Secretary General, Agnes Callamard, and AI Ireland's Executive Director and Chief of Staff to discuss Israel's atrocities in Gaza and rest of OPT
- Letter urging Irish Government to take unilateral action on EU-Israel Association Agreement and EU Council's failure to suspend it despite Israel’s clear violation of Article 2
- Letter requesting meeting with Tánaiste in capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss Irish Government action to help end ongoing genocide in Gaza, and to protect international rules based order from further degradation
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime (as part of membership of Coalition Against Hate Crime)
J.P. Morgan SE Banking and Financial Institutions
- EU competitiveness; savings and investment union
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- NCI capital requirements
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
daa plc Transport
- Event to launch Cork Airport Capital Development plan.
Aon Investment Holdings Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Update on Aon’s presence in Ireland, the evolving global environment for businesses and the importance of enhancing Ireland’s overall competitiveness amid the implementation of OECD Pillar Two arrangements.
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Development - Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm project, located on the Kish and Bray Banks approximately 10km from Dublin and Wicklow coasts
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish League of Credit Unions Budgetary matters
- Attendance at the National Economic Dialogue 16th of June 2025
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Hate Crime and Hate Speech
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- To explain Meta’s position on app-store age verification.
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Digital simplification and regulatory cohesion
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
ALONE Budgetary matters
- 2026 pre-budget submission
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Request to Taoiseach for meeting with IIP
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Heritage · Environment
- Dereliction and Re-use of buildings. Section 1003A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 tax relief for heritage property donation
- New EU Multi-annual financial framework, MFF for EU 27 Heads of State EU Council Meeting 26-27 June 2025
Cormac McKay · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Local Government
- Pre budget 2026 submission
- Plebiscite for Directly Elected Mayor for Dublin
National LGBT Federation · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech & Hate Crime legislation
- LGBTQ+ issues and priorities
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with an Taoiseach on AI Innovation and Adoption
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Lilly Operations in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra sets out its budget priorities at the National Economic Dialogue

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 1 vote · 12 questions · 97 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will expedite approval and funding of a new drug (details supplied) to treat those living with Barakat Syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47827/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to ensure that certain events (details supplied) are not in breach of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; the engagements she has had with the hospitality sector on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49184/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason for the disruption to the authorisation of newly qualified paramedics and advanced paramedics within the National Ambulance Service; to outline the rationale for not conducting any consultation or providing an explanation for the disruption; the persons responsible for issuing the necessary letters of authorisation; the date at which these graduates will be formally authorised to practice (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49575/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider amending an element of the Road Traffic Acts (details supplied); if he is aware of claims that the limited three-hour window is causing undue pressure for An Garda Síochána to collect blood samples and could be helping intoxicated drivers evade the collection of a blood sample; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49181/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider amending the Road Traffic Acts to allow a designated doctor to take a blood sample (details supplied); if he is aware that this is standard practice in many jurisdictions, such as Australia, where blood samples are taken by medical professionals and placed in a container with a tamper-evident seal that has a unique identifying number marked on it and stored in a one-way box for collection by the police; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49182/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the legislative observations made by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in relation to the general scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; if he is aware of the Commission’s recommendation (details supplied); the steps or actions his Department has taken in view of that recommendation; the further steps his Department intends to take; if his Department has issued any written response to the Commission in relation to this recommendation; if his Department intends to issue any public written response to the Commission’s recommendation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48968/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the legislative observations made by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in relation to the general scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; if he is aware of the Commission’s recommendations (details supplied); the steps or actions including engagement with the Commission his Department has taken in view of those recommendations; the further steps his Department intends to take in this regard; the steps or actions his Department has taken to comply with its obligations under Section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 regarding the proposals contained in the general scheme of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; if the steps or actions have included the preparation of any human rights and equality impact assessments and if any such assessments will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48969/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the Programme for Government commitment to “continue to significantly increase the income disregards for carer’s allowance in each budget with a view to phasing out the means test during the lifetime of the Government”; the work carried out to date to progress this commitment; his plans with respect to the upcoming Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49179/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Social Protection the justification for only allowing persons to qualify for half-rate carer’s allowance in instances where they are in receipt of a contributory State pension (details supplied); his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49180/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance if any moneys invested on behalf of the State through ISIF/ the Irish Whiskey Growth Fund has been lost; the reasons for the loss including liquidation, examinership, cessation of trading, bankruptcy or other; to provide the details of the amount of investment lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49186/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48043/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure parity of health and safety leave entitlements between special needs assistants, SNAs, and teaching staff; to explain the rationale for the existing 21-day cap on such leave for pregnant SNAs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48097/25]

New lobbying 97 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Debra contacted the Chair of the Oireachtas health committee to request a meeting and for the committee to prioritise rare diseases for discussion at Health Committee Meetings over the coming year. Areas outlined that require attention included: Access to orphan medicines, including early access schemes. Provision of integrated and co-ordinated multi-disciplinary care for people living with rare diseases. Investment in research, development and clinical trials.
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI invited Ministers, TD's and MEP to the launch of NHI/RCSI research on the Placing Human Rights at the Heart of Nursing Home Care
- NHI wrote to Minister Burke and Deputy Rice to express our growing concern regarding the continued delay in publishing the National Treatment Purchase Fund’s (NTPF) Review of Pricing System for Long Term Residential Care Facilities
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
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'.
Irish Association of Social Workers Health
- Opening Statement by the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health
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
The Wheel · 3 returns Health · Community
- The Wheel contacted the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, requesting to present on funding issues relating to Section 39 organisations who provide services on behalf of the State.
- The Wheel's Pre-Budget Submission 2026 was sent to elected representatives and relevant government departments in advance of the Budget. It highlights the priorities for the community and voluntary sector, including sustainable funding for the sector, equality of pay, increased compliance requirements, and the hidden infrastructure provided by the sector in areas such as health, social care, housing and climate action.
- 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.
Irish Heart Foundation · 6 returns Food · Health
- School milk scheme.
- Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax.
- Cardiovascular policy and services
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
- Meeting between Irish and Ukrainian members of Parliament.
- Quit Like Sweden.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Submitting PQs
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Improvements to Abortion Provisions
- Women's Health Services
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Courtesy communications sent to members
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to medicines for CF
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Justice and Equality
- Submitted PQ to Minister for Justice to obtain details on actions his Department is taking to combat extreme hate speech in Ireland
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)
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health
- Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- IBD treatment in Ireland
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Engagement on dental policy
- Pre-Budget 2026 engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- The Budget 2026. Representation at Oireachtas Committee.
Mental Health Reform · 3 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 & mental health party political view points
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: MHR submission and Presentation on observations on the Mental Health Bill
- The Mental Health Bill
Padraig McKeon Health
- Organising a briefing in Leinster House on June 18, 2025 for Oireachtas members on behalf of 221+ Patient Support Group outlining requests for continued support for those impacted by the past missteps of CervicalCheck
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland and the EU
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
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- National Drugs Strategy
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Dublin Simon Community Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission to Ministers and selected TDs
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
GSK Health
- Investment in treatment of HIV
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Sharing a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines Budget 2026
- Alexion - Cork office launch event
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health · Finance
- Regulation of vaping
- RVI pre-budget submission
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
- Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Invitation to attend Pride Breakfast
- Joint LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Amendment Bill 2025
Irish Cancer Society · 12 returns Health · Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Sun beds
- Hospital staffing capacity
- A Healthy Weight for Ireland 2016-2036
- Nicotine products
- Medical cards
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Migrant communities access to healthcare
- Alcohol health labels
- National Cancer Strategy
- Cancer-related capital programmes
- Cancer-related capital programmes
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
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.
Pfizer Health
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
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
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on health policy issues
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
- TENI advocates for equal rights and access to healthcare for trans people.
Chime Health
- To advocate for a National Hearing Care Plan
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Danone Ireland Health
- Email to Deputy Padraig Rice sharing the Danone UK & Ireland Impact Journey Progress Report 2024-2025.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Communications · Community · Health · Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
- Charities Act
- Intersex Surgical Interventions
- LGBTI+ Rights
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to prioritise rare diseases for discussion at Health Committee meetings
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Mental Health Bill
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 15 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Health 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for cancer patients to start chemotherapy treatment following a diagnosis in the Cork region (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47820/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to initiate a review into the quality and usability of prosthetics currently provided in the health service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47983/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health her views on the request by an organisation (details supplied) to establish 20-bed inpatient neuro-rehabilitation unit to serve the Cork and Kerry region. [48098/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the position in relation to the approval of a drug (details supplied) used to treat people affected by Duchene muscular dystrophy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48657/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the services and supports that will be provided to a child (details supplied) through their CDNT in Cork; if she will provide information on the roll-out of these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49359/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider implementing a deposit protection scheme for renters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47935/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if she will consult with general practitioners to introduce no charge for signing the postal vote form for those requiring it due to medical reasons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48099/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [46845/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case for travel cost assistance for the parents of child (details supplied) who attends a school for the blind. [48618/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality regarding recognition of school assistance dogs within the national human rights strategy’s implementation framework (details supplied) and supporting the expansion of this evidence-based pilot to more schools nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49004/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the Naval Service fleet; if there is an adequate number of personnel in the service to keep all ships operational when needed; the number of ships that have been docked at Haulbowline for more than six-months in the past three years; the exact duration that they have been docked; and the reason they have been docked. [49101/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of applications currently in place for the warmer homes scheme; the number of applications processed in 2022, 2023 and 2024; the average waiting period from the date of application to getting the works carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49111/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled tunnel closures for the Jack Lynch tunnel (N40), the Dublin tunnel (M50) and the Limerick tunnel (N18), by tunnel, for each of the years 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the total cost of the associated maintenance and other works facilitated by the closures over that period; the main reasons for the scheduled tunnel closures; if the TII is satisfied the number of closures is in line with international norms and best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49439/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views regarding the disparity in the health and safety leave policy between pregnant teachers and SNAs in special schools. [49337/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider providing funding to an association (details supplied) for the purchase of essential equipment. [49407/25]