Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 57 questions · 211 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 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 1 vote · 0 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 44 returns

ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- NESC Secretariat Report No. 36 – Energy Transition as an Opportunity to Eliminate Energy Poverty (May 2025)
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum held a political engagement event on the 28th of May in Dublin.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy and waste policy, including district heating, landfill levy exemptions, the EU ETS, and enforcement of EU rules on nitrous oxide canisters.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Transport · Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Barry Heneghan T.D.
- Meeting with Barry Heneghan T.D.
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Met with Deputy Heneghan to introduce Belong To's work and share information on priority topics for LGBTQ+ youth.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to medicines for CF
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health
- Raising public awareness of brain health and improving sport inclusion for people impacted by brain conditions
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
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend invite to Oireachtas members to participate on an All-Party Parliamentarian Group on Sexual Violence
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- To share information with public representatives on nicotine pouches and to propose regulation of these 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.
YMCA Dublin Local Government
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
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 Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Nicotine products
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy 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.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Climate Committee Programme of Work
- Communications with Members Climate Committee on Carbon Budgets and Climate Policy
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
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Emails sent to discuss the general importance of physics especially in terms of of education, skills and training and to start a conversation in that regard
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Ireland's Climate Targets 2026 - 2030
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Supported the focus of the informal Oireachtas cross-party Committee at Leinster House
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
SSLF Progress Ireland Housing
- General discussion of Progress Ireland's work on housing policy
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting Request and Introduction
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
Red Flag Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance Pre-Budget Submission and Meeting Outreach

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 1 vote · 6 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will urgently issue emergency travel documentation for a person (details supplied); if he will arrange evacuation from Gaza to allow them and their family to travel to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48306/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the roll out of the new disabled drives and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48440/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the criteria set out in s 36(b)(ii) of the Finance Act 2020; if she will ensure that those with severe neurodevelopmental disabilities are not excluded from obtaining a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48441/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his reasoning for scheduling the Presidential election on Friday on 24 October; if he will consider scheduling all future elections on a weekend to avoid school closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47844/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason students and their families are expected to pay the full student contribution charge if they are on an internship year, and not utilising college facilities or in receipt of teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49050/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to examine the case of a person whose work permit will expire in October 2025 (details supplied) given they have not received an update on their application for a new residence card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49333/25]

New lobbying 42 returns

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
- TD's and Senators attended our Oireachtas day on the 12th June and met with NHI members.
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.
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 Green Building Council · 2 returns Housing · Environment
- On behalf of members to share initial findings from the 1st report of Bio-Neighbour
- On behalf of members to make a pre-budget submission
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Submitted PQ to request Minister for Justice consider permitting Stamp 2 visa holders who have applied for the Stamp 1G visa to continue working up to 40 hours per week beyond 30 September pending approval of their visa
- Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Justice for an update on legislation to prohibit sex for rent exploitation, when it will be sent for pre-legislative scrutiny
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026
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.
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth Work policy
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.
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
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.
YMCA Dublin Local Government
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
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
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
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Cian O’Callaghan. Meeting proposal for the HAI. Above the Shop-Research Survey
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy 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.
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise credit union issues and our Pre-budget submission
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Finance
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- Financial Services Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2026
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
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2026
Friends of the Earth Finance
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Emails sent to discuss the general importance of physics especially in terms of of education, skills and training and to start a conversation in that regard
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- New EU Multi-annual financial framework, MFF for EU 27 Heads of State EU Council Meeting 26-27 June 2025
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

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 2 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on efforts to tackle the issue of long waiting lists at the driving test centres in Killester and Raheny; the current wait times at these centres; the number of additional permanent and temporary staff deployed to these centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48959/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied with the Transport for Ireland decision to not allow third level students to renew their student Leap cards if they have less than six months left in their college or third level term; if he accepts this can disproportionately affect final year students at a time when they are already facing increased living costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48960/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

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.
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 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.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth work funding and Budget 2026
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
YMCA Dublin Local Government
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
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 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.
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Emails sent to discuss the general importance of physics especially in terms of of education, skills and training and to start a conversation in that regard

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 1 vote · 33 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Health 10 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the plans in place regarding a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48921/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health to clarify the entitlements of GPs under the GMS scheme in relation to practice managers, clinical nurses and secretarial staff, and the criteria for each role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48922/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health to clarify the locations from which Westdoc operates in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48923/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of house calls completed by Westdoc in 2023 and 2024; the cost of the Westdoc service over those two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48924/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will consider modernising the Westdoc services in Westport and Knock to improve accessibility for those travelling from all areas in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48925/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will consider relocating the Westdoc service more centrally in County Mayo, to Castlebar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48926/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on an application for a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in progressing this case; the expected timeline for approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49054/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the diet supplement for coeliacs, to assist them with the additional costs associated with a gluten free diet; her plans to re-introduce this scheme for new applicants; the alternative measures to assist coeliacs with the financial burden of their diet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49055/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on medications available under the long-term illness scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49057/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the availability of the Omnipod 5 automated insulin delivery system in Ireland; the current status of its approval and reimbursement process; and the timeframe for its expected roll out, in view of its availability in other European countries and the growing demand among Irish diabetes patients for access to advanced insulin delivery technologies. [49058/25]
Transport 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress of a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48886/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48888/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider restoring catering services on trains (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the reason previously implemented Covid related extensions to taxi licence age limits, specifically for vehicles originally reaching their 10-year limit which were extended to 2025, were limited to taxi licences and not to hackney licences; his plans to extend this to hackney licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48930/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the requirements for a limousine licence; his plans to introduce an age limit for vehicles as is the case for taxi and hackney licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48931/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48890/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on school transport for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48891/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school pick-up (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49059/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school pick-up (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49060/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on an application for school transport (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49061/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Castlebar historic core reactivation initiative project and the Castlebar military barracks project in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48917/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Castlebar historic core reactivation initiative project and the Castlebar military barracks project have moved beyond the detailed project briefs and procurement strategies stage; the current stage of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48918/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a detailed timeline for the completion of the Castlebar historic core reactivation initiative project and the Castlebar military barracks project; specifically, when the construction tender stage is expected to commence for these projects; the estimated completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48919/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the sub-projects within the Castlebar historic core reactivation initiative project, particularly the old post office sub-project; the status of this subproject; the way it fits within the overall timeline of the historic core project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48920/25]
Rural 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on an application for funding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48889/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48932/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48933/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the development of a national strategy for the resilience of critical entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48912/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the planned new training centre for the Army Ranger Wing of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48911/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for a progress update on the goal of 500,000 retrofit upgrades by 2030. [48908/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of businesses that have been supported through energy efficiency grants in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the diet supplement for celiacs, to assist them with the additional costs associated with a gluten free diet; his plans to re-introduce this scheme for new applicants; the alternative measures to assist celiacs with the financial burden of their diet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49056/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on a building project (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48934/25]

New lobbying 49 returns

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'.
Fair Seas Ireland Environment
- Av room presentation to Oireachtas members in attendance about marine protected area legislation
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
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- NESC Secretariat Report No. 36 – Energy Transition as an Opportunity to Eliminate Energy Poverty (May 2025)
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.
The Wheel 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.
Think Bodywhys CLG Health
- Mental Health / Eating Disorders
Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Housing · Environment
- On behalf of members to share initial findings from the 1st report of Bio-Neighbour
- On behalf of members to make a pre-budget submission
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.
Opportunity Green Environment
- Opportunity Green briefing on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme shared with members of the Committee on Climate,Environment and Energy
Q4PR Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of BGE investment in energy sector
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Sports and Recreation · Children and Youth Affairs
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing crises facing the early years and childcare sector
Bord Gáis Energy Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of BGE investment in energy 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
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Meetings with TDs and MEPs to discuss support for funding for school libraries in Ireland.
FTI Consulting Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach on Little Island Biomethane Plant Project
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend invite to Oireachtas members to participate on an All-Party Parliamentarian Group on Sexual Violence
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Met to discuss the SLP bill and the Informal Cross Party Oireachtas Committee on Property Market Reform.
YMCA Dublin Local Government
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
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 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 Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Alcohol health labels
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Uisce Éireann Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Shared CII submission to the CRU on the Large Energy Connection policy (LEU)
Danone Ireland Environment
- Email to Deputy Naoise O' Muiri sharing the Danone UK & Ireland Impact Journey Progress Report 2024-2025.
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Climate Committee Programme of Work
- Communications with Members Climate Committee on Carbon Budgets and Climate Policy
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Emails sent to discuss the general importance of physics especially in terms of of education, skills and training and to start a conversation in that regard
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Ireland's Climate Targets 2026 - 2030
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Discussed priorities for IPAV
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Abbvie Limited Environment
- Urban Waste water treatment Directive
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting Request and Introduction
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.
Red Flag Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance Pre-Budget Submission and Meeting Outreach
TG4 Communications
- Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 16 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the dates and times in 2024 and to-date in 2025 when any lifts at Howth Junction/ Donaghmede Dart Station were out of order; and the reasons for each time the lift was out of order, in tabular form. [48112/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will fund the installation of a bus shelter at Dublin Bus pole number 738. [48113/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns of residents in the north Dublin area regarding an increase of flights over residential areas and resultant noise pollution in the early hours of the morning and the actions his Department is taking to address such concerns. [48531/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the nature of capital works projects funded by her Department carried out at a school (details supplied) from 2023 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [48110/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the nature of capital works projects funded by her Department carried out at a school (details supplied) from 2023 to date in 2025, by year, in tabular form. [48111/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the new school building project (details supplied); if her Department has approved the pre-tender report submitted by the design team; the expected date for the project to go to tender; and the anticipated timeline for commencement and completion of construction of the new six hundred pupil building. [48473/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [46850/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46851/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants in emergency medicine, consultants in critical care and emergency medicine registrars on duty each night within the accident and emergency department of Beaumont Hospital between the hours of 8pm to 8am between 24 and 31 August 2025 inclusive. [48115/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in CHO9 awaiting home support services; and the average waiting time for such services. [48116/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of pipe fitting apprentices who registered their four-year apprenticeship in 2021; and the number that have completed their course, in tabular form. [48117/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the nature of capital works projects funded either by his Department and or SOLAS at an education centre (details supplied) in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48118/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the operational functionality of Baldonnell Aerodrome given the recent issues with air traffic control personnel. [48979/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the way in which the Defence Forces are developing their drone capability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48980/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of bench warrants outstanding in the Garda R district as of 1 September 2025. [48119/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults awaiting overnight respite services within CHO9; and the average waiting time to process an overnight respite service within CHO9. [48114/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
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
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend an invitation to attend the launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual report
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 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 Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Uplift Defence
- 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.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to introduce Liquid Gas Ireland’s newly appointed Senior Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Alan Farrell, and highlight LGI’s policy priorities for rural consumers and businesses.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Migrant communities access to healthcare
Institute of Physics Education and Training
- Emails sent to discuss the general importance of physics especially in terms of of education, skills and training and to start a conversation in that regard
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill
- Offences Against the State Act Renewal
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- AI development in Europe
- Balancing growth with digital compliance
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Environment
- Raise issue of grant of decision ACP 312131 for Biogas recover plant and Storage facility under flight path within Airports Public Safety Zone