Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 33 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 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 3 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the funding supports that exist for individuals or communities with plans to build, develop or establish a museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48182/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding supports that exist for individuals or communities with plans to build, develop or establish a museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48180/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine an application for a person (details supplied) under the mother and baby payments scheme; the way in which a review of this application can be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48033/25]

New lobbying 16 returns

Screen Producers Ireland · 3 returns Arts
- Emails to members of Oireachtas Media Committee
- invitation to members of Oireachtas Media Committee
- meeting to discuss regional development with representative
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
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)
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Sodali & Co · 2 returns Arts
- Introductory meeting to provide RAAP’s considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Briefing for TDs and Councillors regarding cap placed on the number of student places allocated to NLN College East
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill
TG4 Communications
- Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 2 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46847/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the number of care facilities that cater for those with complex mental health needs, including the number of spaces currently available to new patients, as many are forced to travel to the UK for care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47843/25]

New lobbying 31 returns

Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
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.
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
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for Energy Poverty
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.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Communicating with two TDs in order to table Parliamentary Questions to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality related to the Decision Support Service and the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
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.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
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.
Respond Housing
- Construction specific funding model for AHBs.A cost recovery model to address legacy issues with CAS/CLSS units.Funding of communal facilities and staffing for large schemes.Expanding access to Cost Rental Homes.CREL funding model should have in-built flexibility.Funding for deep retroftting of S and A housing and fuel poverty.A multidisciplinary approach to address family homelessness.Improve outcomes in Early Learning and School Aged Care
Family Carers Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Limelight Communications Housing
- ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to live independently, came up against funding delays on the development of 26 units of housing for older people in Inchicore. This is Phase 2 of the development
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Briefing for TDs and Councillors regarding cap placed on the number of student places allocated to NLN College East
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Invite to Paws for a Cause event
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
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.
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 1 vote · 28 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Education 14 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if extra time will be provided to students sitting State exams in 2026 with dyslexia and other additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48696/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding school transport for children travelling from a location (details supplied). [48697/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans for children whose school transport have been cancelled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48699/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an updated report will be completed on the work done by the working groups, based on the findings, for the out of school education provision established in 2022. [48745/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if patronage will feature as part of the national convention on education. [48809/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the terms of reference for the national convention on education will be published. [48810/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the parental survey on patronage will be published. [48811/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if reconfiguration will be part of the national convention on education. [48812/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff on the School Completion Programme payroll, including coordinators, project workers and sessional staff; and the number who are full-time and part-time, in tabular form. [48813/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average length of service for School Completion Programme staff nationwide. [48814/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected cost for public service status of School Completion Programme staff. [48815/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on talks between her Department and the School Completion Programme; and whether the talks are ongoing and progressing. [48816/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount committed and paid by religious organisations to date, following the Ferns report, including any future commitments, in tabular form. [48817/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount her Department pays to religious orders or trusts for the rental of school property, broken down by county, in tabular form. [48818/25]
Social 9 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to ensure students in small schools have access to hot school meals as a result of their provider ceasing the supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48701/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for revised procurement documents for hot school meals; when they were issued to schools and providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48709/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection the support being provided to affected schools and parents to mitigate the disruption to schools unable to provide hot school meals. [48710/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide the reasons some schools are currently unable to provide hot school meals to their students, in tabular form. [48711/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to mitigate the level of food waste being experienced in schools as a result of hot school meals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48712/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection if parents will be given the option to opt out of school meals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48713/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to inspect more schools this academic year than last academic year. [48714/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for publication of the nutritional review of hot school meals. [48716/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for publication of the nutritional review of hot school meals. [48717/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health to outline the relationship the HSE has with an company (details supplied). [48500/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding the recruitment of public health nurses in Drimnagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48695/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to conduct a review of fire risk in George's Dock and climate-resilient design, including consideration for reinstating water infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48698/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding provided to a centre (details supplied). [48821/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the approach of Tusla to housing pregnant homeless people where there are welfare issues. [48820/25]

New lobbying 19 returns

Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Meeting new Oireachtas committee member about HE & research funding shortfalls
- IUA Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Triple P UK Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Public policy concerning parenting and families 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.
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Emails and meetings with government and opposition TDs to discuss funding for school libraries in Ireland.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Children and Youth Affairs
- Erasmus+ Programme
- Youth Work policy
Educate Together · 2 returns Education and Training
- Jen Cummins TD hosted an AV room presentation in Leinster House to inform TDs, Senators, and parliamentary staff about Educate Together, highlighting the need for additional support from the Department of Education & Youth for patronage reconfiguration. The presentation included the parental survey, an information campaign for parents, and funding for schools and patronage transfers.
- Attended a community meeting organised by the Dublin West Soc Dems, with Jen Cummins TD to discuss the need for a new primary school in Meakstown.
AONTAS Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget submission for Budget 2026
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Shared key priorities and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ Community this Pride
- Budget 2026
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
Chime Education and Training
- To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Rehab Group · 2 returns Education and Training
- Information on Reviews of Rehabilitative Training (RT) and Special Training Provision (STP) Programmes
- Briefing for TDs and Councillors regarding cap placed on the number of student places allocated to NLN College East

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Held a meeting to discuss the need for a dedicated youth space in Dublin city centre.
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.
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.
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
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Ibec Budgetary matters
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
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.
Friends of the Earth Finance
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Rehab Group Education and Training
- Briefing for TDs and Councillors regarding cap placed on the number of student places allocated to NLN College East