Donegal — week of Mon, 15 Sept

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 0 votes · 0 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 17 returns

European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter to Chairperson of Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality, email to Minister and senior officials re socio-economic status in equality legislation
- Letter to Chairperson of Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality, email to Minister and senior officials re socio-economic status in equality legislation
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.
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
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
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Support for members of Down Syndrome Ireland
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Email and submission regarding pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
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.
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Housing
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality in relation to the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024.
Ibec Food
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 31 returns

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 Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Pre Budget Submission for Budget 2026
- Changes to Garda Vetting Process
Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG Sports and Recreation
- The integration of Para Swimming and Para Athletics from Paralympics Ireland into Swim Ireland and Athletics Ireland respectively and the corresponding changing nature of Paralympics Ireland.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Event on investing in the future of Irish sport
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Paralympics Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Outline the intention to transfer Para Swim, Para Athletics and Boccia to Swim Ireland, Athletics Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association
Neurological Alliance of Ireland · 2 returns 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
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
GAA Sports and Recreation
- General updates on GAA matters and progress
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.
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Housing
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation
- The lobbying intent was to raise awareness of our submission to the Department of Sport of our ask to make a Special Allocation in Budget 2026. The ask was for €5m to fully renovate and restore a derelict building in Dun Laoghaire for use as a National Sailing Performance HQ. This new building will replace the shipping containers which are currently in use, but which have no toilet, shower or changing facilities.
Hume Brophy Sports and Recreation
- To inform on the Prime Arena project the opportunity for winter sports and Ireland Inc.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Derreen Sports CLG Community
- Ongoing contact with public representatives to establish what grant funding may be available for delivery of public sports infrastructure.
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" Sports and Recreation
- A meeting with Minister McConalogue

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 27 returns

Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- AV room presentation slides shared with Pat the Cope Gallagher and Conor McGuinness upon their request
- Av room presentation to Oireachtas members in attendance about marine protected area legislation
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.
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.
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
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for Energy Poverty
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- Fair Seas AV Room presentation to Oireachtas members in attendance. SWAN is a partner of Fair Seas so attended.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
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 Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
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.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Hosted Informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on bringing over the shop spaces back into use for housing.
Bryanstown Communications Transport
- Wrote to secretariat and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023 - also contacted other Oireachtas members to seek their support in championing said issue
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
- Supported the focus of the informal Oireachtas cross-party Committee at Leinster House
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.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 20 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Finance 6 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of abolishing local property tax, assuming a 0% adjustment, at each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48444/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the revenue projections contained in the annual progress report for 2026 incorporate a carbon tax rate of €71; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48445/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of claims under section 273 balancing allowances in respect of capital expenditure, and the total expenditure the claim relates to; the cost to the Exchequer, by year since 2016 providing specifically the hotels and holiday camps and cottages, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48446/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number of claims under section 272 writing down allowances in respect of capital expenditure, and the total expenditure the claim relates to; the cost to the Exchequer, by year since 2016 providing specifically the hotels and holiday camps and cottages, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide a comprehensive list of all tax reliefs for landlords of both commercial and residential property; the cost of each measure to the Exchequer, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 8 September 2025, the reason for the rapid decline in persons self-declaring for the high-income individuals’ restriction measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48632/25]
Health 6 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Donegal will receive a date for admission to Beaumont Hospital for spinal surgery; if all options are being considered including referring to another hospital both inside and outside the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47873/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the reason a paediatric orthopaedic appointment in CHI Crumlin hospital was cancelled for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48034/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health her plans for the derelict HSE building in Pettigo, County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48056/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of child respite beds which exist and are available to be used in each county, broken down by those which are provided by the HSE and provided privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48663/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of adult respite beds which exist and are available to be used in each county, broken down by those which are provided by the HSE and provided privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48664/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the number of respite beds that are planned to be delivered in the future, broken down by county, whether the beds are for children or adults and whether the beds are being provided by the HSE or privately, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48665/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty 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. [48057/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if funding awarded to organisations through the Children’s Disability Grant Fund has been received by the organisations; if not, when it will be awarded to all successful applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48637/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Donegal that have been identified as requiring respite in their assessment of need; the efforts being made to ensure that respite is made available to these children; what is required to bring services in Donegal up to the standard required to meet the needs of these children, specifically, the number of beds required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48666/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Foreign Affairs Council sessions which have taken place since he took up his post; the number he has attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48633/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated annual cost of providing pension parity to school caretakers and secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47899/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to have Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal return to being open on Mondays and Fridays; the details of the staffing issues that have resulted in it being closed on Mondays and Fridays; the way in which the staffing issues can be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48658/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of increasing weakly income threshold from €527 to €735 class employer PRSI threshold for entering the 11.15% rate. [49247/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assistance his Department can provide to ensure that an organisation (details supplied) can continue operating; if his Department has taken or plans to take any action to maintain the necessary services provided by the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48644/25]

New lobbying 32 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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
BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre-Budget Submission.
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
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.
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
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
Bookselling Ireland Trade
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
Down Syndrome Ireland Health
- Support for people with Down syndrome experiencing regression
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Vape Business Ireland Finance
- RVI pre-budget submission
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.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Correspondence concerning the potential risks of undisclosed VAT liabilities within the taxi industry, and strategies for addressing the application of the reverse-charge mechanism in Ireland
Bryanstown Communications Transport
- Wrote to secretariat and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023 - also contacted other Oireachtas members to seek their support in championing said issue
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.
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Housing
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
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
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.
ALONE Budgetary matters
- 2026 pre-budget submission
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Foreign Affairs
- Sale of Israeli Bonds by the Central Bank
Red Flag Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance Pre-Budget Submission and Meeting Outreach
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- Campaign to ensure that alcohol is meaningfully included as a priority in the new National Drugs Strategy in development in the Department of Health

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the protections a building contractor has under the defective concrete block grant scheme, if the homeowner has not paid them for certified and completed works, and then changes their building contractor at a point in the process. [49358/25]

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