Dublin North-West — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Dublin North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 5 questions · 80 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 1 Paul McAuliffe

Voted against 2 Dessie Ellis · Rory Hearne

Dessie Ellis — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 7 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.
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.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Meeting with representatives to discuss the delivery of new homes at Coultry Park, Ballymun, Dublin 9
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland

Paul McAuliffe — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 3 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the plans to add PHP1B (Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1B) to the long-term illness benefit scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49446/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the supports available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49447/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied). [48688/25]

New lobbying 36 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to HAIL Annual Report Launch
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- The Indecon Report on the Economic and Social Impact of GPA Players and how its findings relate to State funding for inter-county players
National Disability Services Association · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Met with various politicians in capacity as NAI Vice Chair
- 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.
Lir Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Education and Training
- Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities.
- 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.
Alice Public Relations Housing
- Housing Alliance Campaign: focusing on the role Approved Housing Bodies are playing to help solve the housing crisis and their vision for the future
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- IBD treatment in Ireland
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
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
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Meeting with representatives to discuss the delivery of new homes at Coultry Park, Ballymun, Dublin 9
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Email to Paul McAuliffe. Meeting proposal for the HAI. Above the Shop-Research Survey
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Public Expenditure and Reform
- Delivery of Irish Infrastructure
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Energy and Natural Resources
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- Competitiveness pressures due to increased business water tariffs
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
Chime Budgetary matters
- To discuss National Disability Services Association (NDSA) pre-budget submission
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To thank DPOs listed for supporting NCI on capital funding request made to DFHERIS
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Housing
- Meeting to outline key priorities for Budget 2026 of National Disability Services Association (NDSA)
- PQ on Capital Assistance Scheme
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
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

Rory Hearne — Social Democrats 1 vote · 2 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding mesh surgery and treatment options in Ireland; if she will clarify the options available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48035/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of a patient (details supplied); if the therapy in question will be provided to address the patient’s urgent care needs; if not, the alternative options available to urgently treat them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49571/25]

New lobbying 37 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to HAIL Annual Report Launch
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'.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Retrofitting Supports for energy Poverty
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 and to present recommendations from The Irish Green Building Council and the Vacant to Vibrant Buildings Alliance on the key actions required to support the re-use of vacant units above the shop in cities, towns and village centres.
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
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) · 4 returns Housing
- Met with Deputy to discuss ICOS' policy priorities, in particular housing
- Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline what measures his Department is taking to protect renters who are subletting, and if he will make a statement on the matter
- Submitted PQ to ask Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation to protect renters who are in a subletting arrangement and are not covered under the Tendencies Residence Act, and if he will make a statement on the matter
- Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation to protect renters in digs accommodation, and if he will make a statement on the matter
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 Women's Council of Ireland Housing
- Violence against women and housing
Lir Communications Ltd Housing
- Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities.
Alice Public Relations Housing
- Housing Alliance Campaign: focusing on the role Approved Housing Bodies are playing to help solve the housing crisis and their vision for the future
TikTok Communications
- Investment in Ireland, Project Clover and A.I.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Budgetary matters
- Engage with political representatives to discuss details of the spunout pre-budget submission, detailing the needs of young people and facilitating direct engagement between action panel members and elected representatives.
Dublin Simon Community Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission to Ministers and selected TDs
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
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Email to Paul McAuliffe. Meeting proposal for the HAI. Above the Shop-Research Survey
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Letter to Oireachtas Housing Committee
Ibec · 4 returns Housing · Budgetary matters
- Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- Housing Allocation and Funding Report
- New Housing Plan 2025-2030
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
Friends of the Earth · 3 returns Housing · Energy and Natural Resources
- Input into Housing Committee Work Programme
- Invite to Photo Exhibition on Social Housing Conditions
- Advocacy on Social Climate Plan
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland