Galway East — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Galway East TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 76 questions · 149 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 Albert Dolan · Peter Roche · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Albert Dolan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 58 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 58 total

Defence 11 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47735/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47754/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the timeline for the publication of the updated Commission of the Defence Forces Implementation plan and the 12-year plan to reach LOA3. [48258/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is concerned by the European Defence Agency's latest report which showed Irish defence spending decreasing as a percentage of national GDP; and if he is confident defence spending as percentage of GDP will increase over the coming years. [48259/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of capital expenditure between 2021-2025; and the breakdown of the allocation, by service branch as a percentage of total capital spend. [48260/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the capital versus current expenditure breakdown of the €90 million recent H145M purchase, without breaching contract confidentiality. [48261/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the recent H145M purchase is for the Defence Forces; and if the Garda air support unit will continue to have its own fleet of helicopters. [48262/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of all unmanned aircraft systems used by the Defence Forces; and his plans for future systems. [48263/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the new ground based air defence (GBAD) system his Department is seeking to procure will be operated by the Air Corps or by the Artillery Corps; his views on the requirements the new GBAD will be required to have; and the timelines for same. [48264/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is still committed to achieving all capital acquisitions within the Commission of the Defence Forces Implementation plan by 2028; and if he is satisfied the capital allocation 2026-2030 will allow him to do so. [48274/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on payments and remuneration for members of the Reserve Defence Forces; and to explain the changes that have taken place in recent years. [49214/25]
Public Expenditure 10 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47744/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the rules and legal framework governing contract variations or modifications to public contracts after award, including the circumstances under which such variations are permitted; and whether contracting authorities are required to publish details of such post-award changes. [47749/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47763/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the governance arrangements in place to monitor compliance with Circular 05/2023; the Department or OGP units responsible; the tools and data sources used to check compliance; the frequency of review; and the escalation process where contracting authorities are found to be non-compliant. [47772/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide, by quarter since Q2 2023, the compliance rate of contracting authorities with Circular 05/2023 in respect of advertising of contracts at or above the thresholds (€50,000 for goods/services, €200,000 for works, €50,000 for works-related services), publication of all contract awards €25,000 on eTenders, including off-platform procurements, and timely completion of contract award data fields;and to list the contracting authorities identified as non-compliant in each quarter and the corrective actions required. [47773/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to section 1.4 of Circular 05/2023, to confirm whether a formal review has been initiated, the methodology and data sources being used, preliminary or final findings regarding SME participation and operational efficiency; and when the review report will be published. [47774/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has engaged directly with contracting authorities identified as failing to meet Circular 05/2023 obligations; and to provide details of those engagements and agreed remediation steps. [47775/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to the statement by the accounting officer of his Department before the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 (details supplied), the precise methodology used by his Department or the Office of Government Procurement to calculate this €18.5 billion figure; whether the estimate refers to the total value of contracts awarded through procurement competitions or the actual annual expenditure incurred on those contracts; whether his Department will provide verified figures for the amount spent each year through public procurement processes, rather than only an estimate; and if only an estimated figure is available, whether steps are being taken to move towards publishing actual expenditure data on procurement in a comprehensive and systematic way. [48265/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to the accounting officer's statement before the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025, that public procurement now accounts for an estimated €18.5 billion annually (details supplied), if he will provide the equivalent annual estimate for the total value of public procurement competitions for each of the past ten years; and the methodology changes used over that period. [48266/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department or the Office of Government Procurement maintain estimates of public procurement expenditure by major category, such as works, goods and services; if so, to provide figures showing the relative breakdown by category, for each of the past ten years; and if he will identify the categories that have shown the fastest growth. [48267/25]
Justice 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47743/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47762/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will confirm whether IPAS functions have returned to his Department, whether future payments will again be reported by his Department in the procurement-related payment reports (details supplied); and if he will outline the arrangements being made to ensure continuity and transparency in reporting across both his Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth [47768/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which payments relating to the accommodation of beneficiaries of temporary protection (Ukraine) and payments under the international protection accommodation service will be reported going forward; if these payments will continue to be published in her Department's procurement-related payment reports for purchase orders over €20,000 (details supplied); and if she will confirm whether any changes are planned to the way payments are published. [47769/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 9 July 2025, as his Department confirmed its intention to move from annual to quarterly reporting of purchase orders over €20,000, if he will confirm when this change will come into effect in practice; if the first quarterly report will be published during 2025; or alternatively, if his Department intends to continue publishing an annual report for 2025 in 2026 and only move to quarterly reporting from 2026 onwards; and if he will confirm the schedule for publication of these reports on his Department's website (details supplied). [47770/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the web links to his Department's Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47748/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will publish the procurement-related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or Excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has taken or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency and reuse of this information by the public. [47767/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport further to his Department's publication of procurement-related payment reports for purchase orders greater than €20,000 (details supplied), where the reports or data sets for years prior to 2018 can be accessed. [47771/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47742/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47761/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total annual expenditure on public procurement by his Department (excluding agencies), covering goods, services, and works, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; to clarify if his Department maintains any internal system or process that allows it to accurately report its own procurement spend, independent of the published purchase order reports (details supplied). [47776/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47747/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47766/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47739/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47758/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47733/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47752/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47738/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47757/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47737/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or Excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47756/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the web links for her Department’s quarter 1 2025 and quarter 2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the quarter 3 2025 report. [47736/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will publish the procurement-related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or Excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for re-use; and the steps her Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency and re-use of this information by the public. [47755/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47734/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47753/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47746/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47765/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47731/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47750/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the web links to her Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47732/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps her Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47751/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide the web links to her Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47741/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps her Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47760/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47740/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47759/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide the web links to his Department’s Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 published reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements); to confirm whether these reports have been published in full and are publicly accessible; and to state the planned publication date for the Q3 2025 report. [47745/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his Department will publish the procurement related payment reports (details supplied) in machine-readable formats such as CSV or excel on a quarterly basis, in line with open data standards; if not, the legal, technical, or operational constraints that prevent compliance with the requirement under S.I. No. 376/2021 to provide such documents in open, machine-readable formats for reuse; and the steps his Department has or plans to take to align its reporting practices with open data principles to improve accessibility, transparency, and re-use of this information by the public. [47764/25]

New lobbying 40 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available, emphasizing the importance of skills in boosting business competitiveness and innovation. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026 and discussing the utilisation of the National Training Fund.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Cogency Limited Employment
- Seeking information about proposed employment programme for people with disabilities
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
HeatGrid Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Galway District Heating Project
Ability West · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform
- Emails with Albert Dolan on Toghermore Project
- Telephone meeting with Dep. Albert Dolan in relation to the money ring fenced for the Toghermore project
Down Syndrome Ireland · 3 returns Education and Training
- Special Class Allocation
- Meeting in relation to Circular letter review and criteria for children Specific Speech & Language Disorder.
- Special Class Allocation
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Rare Disease Ireland invite to Leinster House
Danone Ireland Environment
- Meeting with Deputy Albert Dolan to provide an overview of the Danone role in Ireland’s dairy and agri-food sector, its position as a health focused food and beverage company, its key achievements regarding sustainability and support for Ireland’s circular economy and recycling initiatives.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2026
- Business priorities for Budget 2026
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Sodali & Co Arts
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Health
- Engagement with Albert Nolan TD on biopharma policy priorities
Restaurants Association of Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Oireachtas Members on the cost of doing business in the food-led hospitality sector.
- Appeared before Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
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
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support
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.

Louis O'Hara — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 12 questions · 20 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a decision on a home tuition grant will be reconsidered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47964/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for school transport for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48608/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a school bus ticket (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49052/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 933 of 8 September 2025, the school bus pick-up point will be reviewed in view of the circumstances of a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49066/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 931 of 8 September 2025, if the school bus pick-up point will be reviewed given the circumstances of the case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49067/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE social workers that were filled within primary care system CHO2 in each of the years from 2023 to date in 2025, by grade, in tabular form. [48512/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant interventional radiologists based at University Hospital Galway in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48513/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE podiatrists, by grade, employed by the HSE working in older persons services within CHO2 in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48514/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the input his Department has had into the development of solar energy development guidelines as initiated by the Department for Housing; Local Government and Heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49077/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made in the development of flexible electricity generation capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49078/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a citizenship application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47861/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the process for the awarding of historical IRA medals to families of volunteers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49282/25]

New lobbying 20 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Focus Ireland Housing
- To improve policy, prevention, and data collection re: youth housing
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.
Opportunity Green Environment
- National Aviation Policy strategy update
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.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- The Youth Access Group of Youth Work Ireland Galway were hosted in the Dail to speak about their work on accessibility and challenging ableism. The group is comprised of young adults with physical disabilities.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Irish Cancer Society · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health · Budgetary matters
- Cancer-related capital programmes
- Cancer-related capital programmes
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 2 returns Housing · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
- Submissions to consultations on the NDP and accelerating infrastructure
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support

Peter Roche — Fine Gael 1 vote · 3 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the type of ancillary benefits available to members of the Defence Forces, such as healthcare; if there are any plans to expand these benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49368/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if steps have been taken to address the shortage of people and facilities for the training of pilots in the Air Corps. [49369/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the breakdown of the €27 million funding announced for the acceleration of the circular economy transition, by county; and the timeline for when these funds will issue. [49370/25]

New lobbying 52 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Association of Social Workers Health
- Opening Statement by the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW) to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health
Care Alliance Ireland 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.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Inclusion of commercial laboratory operators in Public Information Notices
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.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Courtesy communications sent to members
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to medicines for CF
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)
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Engagement on dental policy
- Pre-Budget 2026 engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 & mental health party political view points
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: MHR submission and Presentation on observations on the Mental Health Bill
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland and the EU
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Call for Investment in Budget 2026 to begin to implement the commitments to the development of neurorehabilitation services within the current Programme for Government
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- National Drugs Strategy
- Youth Work policy
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.
Down Syndrome Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Health Issues for members of Down Syndrome Ireland
- Support for people with Down syndrome experiencing regression
GSK Health
- Vaccination policy
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Presented Irish Rural Link Pre-Budget Submission to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection and Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Sharing a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines Budget 2026
Vape Business Ireland · 2 returns Health · Finance
- Regulation of vaping
- RVI pre-budget submission
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Migrant communities access to healthcare
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.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Joint LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance Submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health regarding the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Amendment Bill 2025
Chime · 2 returns Health · Education and Training
- To advocate for a National Hearing Care Plan
- To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert Exam & publication of educational outcomes of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG emailed members of the Oireachtas our 2026 pre-budget submission. Key asks in the pre-budget submission included funding our NISIG Helpline, a request for a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. Also, that eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception must be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Request to prioritise rare diseases for discussion at Health Committee meetings
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Mental Health Bill
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Awareness
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Seán Canney — Independent 1 vote · 3 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to address the situation whereby persons in a mental health crisis in the Tuam area of County Galway have a current wait time for a crisis appointment of six-weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47782/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the posts in adult mental health services in Tuam, County Galway; the services offered by the team; if any posts remain vacant; the current wait times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47783/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to ensure that mental health professionals in community mental health teams are equipped to deal with adults with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47784/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Nursing Homes Ireland 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
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.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
HeatGrid Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Galway District Heating Project
Ability West Public Expenditure and Reform
- Correspondence with Sean Canney re: transport for Eoin Judge
Down Syndrome Ireland Community
- Support and advice on premises of DSI Galway Branch
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Shancloon proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Shancloon, Cloonbar, Beagh More, Derrymore, Cloonteen and Cloonsheen and measures approximately 689 hectares.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Bryanstown Communications Transport
- Wrote to senior Departmental officials as well as Junior Minister with specific oversight/responsibility to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Meeting with Constituency elected representatives to discuss our mission, vision and areas we would like support