Galway West — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 6 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 17 questions · 263 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 Hildegarde Naughton

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 3 John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 1 vote · 2 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department remains committed to the development of retirement villages as a viable long-term solution to housing the increasing elderly population of Ireland; if so, to provide an updated indication of the Government's financial support towards their development; if he plans to introduce legislation aimed at protecting security of tenure for people living in purpose-built retirement villages while ensuring that the status of such developments cannot be changed under planning law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47779/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on whether the Government remains committed to the identified objectives for retirement villages development as stated in 2019's 'Housing Options for our Ageing Population' report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47780/25]

New lobbying 22 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
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
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 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.
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Access to SSLD classes for Children with Down syndrome.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Women in Agriculture
- Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
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 · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
- Climate Justice
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
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
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 52 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Galway Simon Community · 4 returns Housing
- Letter to Minister Naughton in response to reply from Minister Browne's office with regard to the challenges faced by Galway Simon in undertaking a development of 10 one bed apartments in Galway City
- Letter to Minister Naughton outlining challenges faced by Galway Simon in undertaking a development of 10 one bed apartments in Galway City
- Letter to Minister Naughton and Minister Naughton as follow up to meeting on June 13th outlining challenges faced by Galway Simon in undertaking a development of 10 one bed apartments in Galway City
- Meeting with Minister James Browne and Minister Hildegarde Naughton at Sómas, our new housing development. We outlined the delays experienced at various stages of the development
ChildVision Education and Training
- Funding Negotiations
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.
Barrow Valley Enterprise for Adult Members with Special Needs, CLG Health
- Key Priorities for Budget 2026 in relation to Disability services & Providers- as part of a strategy from the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers
NCBI EU Affairs
- Benefits and entitlements for people who are vision impaired
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG Sports and Recreation
- The subject matter was the building of a new swimming pool in Galway. The discussions involved an update on progress to date and the funding of the build.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2025
Delta Centre Health
- Challenges facing Section 39 Disability Service providers /Staffing turnover across the sector / Service users choosing to receive their day services from their residential setting / Enhanced need / Pension Auto enrolment /Planning for residential placements. /requirement for a second respite house /Improved access for families to transport supports. /Unanswered DSAMTs submitted to the HSE/Additional Social worker
Galway Chamber EU Affairs
- Galway Chamber Hosts Strategic Roundtable with MEPs
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Justice and Equality
- The CEO co-signed a letter calling for an end to the use of therapy or clinical notes of sexual assault survivors in legal cases related to rape and sexual assault.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Galway Harbour Company Transport
- Submission on maritime security
Irish Foster Care Association Social Protection
- Communication to Full Committee on Children, Disability and Equality
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
Galway Centre for Independent Living Health
- Lack of affordable accessible transport for Galway city and county.
Túath Housing Association Housing
- Minister attend launch event for new Tuath Housing Association Cost Rental homes
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Invite Minister Naughton and Minister Foley to Photocall to announce Disability Participation Awareness Fund
Down Syndrome Ireland · 5 returns Community · Education and Training
- Invitation to Down Syndrome Ireland's NAC meeting
- Speech and Language support for children with Down syndrome.
- Support on issue in Special school
- Funding for STLA programme
- Funding for SLT and SLTA programme
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Disability Federation of Ireland · 5 returns Local Government · Justice and Equality · Budgetary matters
- Implementation of the UN CRPD at local level
- Letter to editor (Irish Times) regarding under 65s in nursing homes
- UN COSP Roundtable
- ODG Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
Áiseanna Tacaíochta CLG Health
- Requesting a meeting to explore the opportunities identified in the Programme for Government (PFG) that will enhance the lives of people with Disabilities.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Justice and Equality
- Use of Therapy Notes in Legal Cases Involving Sexual Assault in Ireland.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
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 Justice and Equality
- Inclusion and equality for Deaf and hard of hearing people
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.
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Health
- Several professional bodies, including AOTI, wrote to the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Ms. Norma Foley TD., to highlight our collective concerns about the draft HSE Autism Assessment & Intervention Pathway Protocol
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- LGBTI+ Rights
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
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Children and Youth Affairs
- "IASLT alongside colleagues from PSI, AOTI, IASW, INDI wrote to the Mnister highlight our collective concerns about the HSE’s draft Autism Assessment & Intervention Pathway Protocol and to request an urgent meeting."

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 8 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [46878/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46876/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently waiting for a podiatry appointment at CHO2. [48381/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an initial CAMHS appointment at north Galway CAMHS, west Galway CAMHS and south Galway CAMHS. [48382/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of members of the Irish Defence Forces currently deployed to the UNIFIL mission; and the number of further deployments of Irish troops that are expected to fulfil the mission prior to the projected conclusion of the mandate in December 2026. [48426/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Ireland’s first national maritime security strategy. [48427/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the implementation of the Winter 2025 Grid Resilience Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports available within his Department to further develop the Galway warm home hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48429/25]

New lobbying 18 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Galway Simon Community Housing
- Letter to John Connolly TD outlining challenges faced by Galway Simon in undertaking a development of 10 one bed apartments in Galway City
Focus Ireland Housing
- Meeting with John Connolly
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- IUA Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Galway Harbour Company · 2 returns Transport
- Submission on maritime security
- CEO renumeration
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
Down Syndrome Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Special Class Allocation
- Special Class Allocation
AONTAS Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget submission for Budget 2026
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.
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
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the establishment of an ambulance base in Connemara; and the timeline for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49006/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be considered for CAR T- cell therapy in St. James’s Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49487/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason five US Air Force Hercules C130 aircraft landed at Shannon Airport on 29 August 2025 (details supplied); the steps that were taken to establish who and what was being transported on these aircraft and to establish their destination was in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48832/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance when revised criteria to qualify for a primary medical certificate (PMC) will be published; his views on the case of a person (details supplied) who has been refused a PMC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48483/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his attention has been drawn to a company (details supplied); the obligations Irish businesses, namely bars and restaurants, have to this company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48449/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the consideration that has been given to extend still birth leave in cases in which babies are born at 18-weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48142/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the financial supports in place for students who travelled recently from Gaza; the fees that they must pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48819/25]

New lobbying 42 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To discuss Credit Union levies, to seek a 0% fee for 2026 and the need for clarity and consistency on the levies; ending limits as per CP159; and to update on quarterly results
ARI · 2 returns Social Protection · Health
- Active Retirement Ireland's policy recommendations as included in the pre-budget submission to the Department of Social Protection. Policy recommendations pertain to pension reform, income supports, Treatment Benefit Scheme (specifically inclusion of hearing tests), as well as whole of government strategies for positive aging, combatting ageism and the establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.
- ARI policy recommendations as included in the pre-budget submission to the Department of Health, including medical card, Dental Treatment Scheme, prescription charges, shingles vaccination, cancer screening, hospital waiting times, homecare. Whole of government strategies for positive aging, combatting ageism and establishment of an Independent Commissioner for Ageing and Older People.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Housing, Planning and Infrastructure
- Housing, Planning and Infrastructure
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
The Wheel · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Irish Green Building Council Environment
- On behalf of members to make a pre-budget submission
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Employment
- Submitted PQ to request Minister Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment consider introducing a 24 month Postgraduate Work Permit with a reduced minimum annual remuneration (MAR) threshold salary
Galway Chamber Transport
- Ring Road, Western Rail Corridor, Shannon Airport
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.
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.
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
HeatGrid Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Galway District Heating Project
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
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
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Issues surrounding education equality for children with Down syndrome.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Correspondence concerning the potential risks of undisclosed VAT liabilities within the taxi industry, and strategies for addressing the application of the reverse-charge mechanism in Ireland
Bryanstown Communications Transport
- Wrote to secretariat and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023 - also contacted other Oireachtas members to seek their support in championing said issue
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
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 Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Ibec · 2 returns Budgetary matters · EU Affairs
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- EU Capitals Markets Union and Banking Union
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 Finance
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Letter to recently appointed Chairpersons of Oireachtas Committees to highlight issues of concern to Rehab Group and the people who use our services
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Invite to Paws for a Cause event
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.
Chambers Ireland Finance
- Implementation of the Funds Review Report and reform of government policy on the use of the tax system to incentivise investment in indigenous business.
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Foreign Affairs
- Sale of Israeli Bonds by the Central Bank

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 114 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 114 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 87 returns Finance · Social Protection · Energy and Natural Resources · EU Affairs · Environment · Taxation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- Amendments to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulation (EU) 2021/2115
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Generational Renewal
- Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow & Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- Dog Control
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farms
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Herd Health Plans
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - General Principles
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar II Interventions
- Key common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Performance-Based Payments
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar 1 Interventions
- Protein Crop Supports
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Aquaculture
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Principles - General Administration
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Biosecurity
- Protein Crop Supports
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Designated Area Payments
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief (CAT)
- Mountain Access Projects
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agri Taxation - Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Energy From Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy from Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- Agri Taxation - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme (tyres)
- Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- IFA Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 Principles - Inspections/Penalties
- Stock Relief - Agri taxation
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
Irish Amateur Swimming Association CLG Sports and Recreation
- The subject matter was the building of a new swimming pool in Galway. The discussions involved an update on progress to date and the funding of the build.
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.
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland Finance
- Engagement regarding excise tax on alcohol as part of Budget 2026
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Galway Harbour Company Transport
- Submission on maritime security
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
HeatGrid Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Galway District Heating Project
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture
- TB Eradication Programme
- Ireland risks meeting climate targets at the expense of farmers, rural communities, and food security. Policies ignore farm carbon sequestration, overfocus on agricultural emissions, and create competing pressures from energy and land-use demands.
- Women in Agriculture
- Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at Curragh racecourse
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Budgetary matters
- Attendance at National Economic Dialogue.
Ibec · 2 returns Food
- Importance of new markets for exports
- US tariffs and trade uncertainty
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
Irish Egg Marketing Ltd Agriculture
- Application for planning permission to expand egg-laying hen farm
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 2 returns Transport · Justice and Equality
- Decarbonising of commercial fleets
- Insurance reform

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 15 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.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Conducted an Oireachtas briefing session
Galway Chamber EU Affairs
- Galway Chamber Hosts Strategic Roundtable with MEPs
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
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Meetings with individual Oireachtas members to discuss Positive Pathways campaign
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
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.
TG4 Communications
- Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4