Kildare South — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Kildare South TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 16 questions · 331 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 Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Voted against 2 Mark Wall · Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh

Did not vote 2 Fiona O'Loughlin · Martin Heydon

Fiona O'Loughlin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 35 returns

Development Perspectives Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
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 Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Christian Aid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
- Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2025
- Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
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.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Mental Health Reform Health
- The Mental Health Bill
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS · 4 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Global Aid cuts and Irish ODA Spending
- EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
- Request for follow-up discussion on Lives on the Line Campaign and Pre-Budget Submission
- Follow-up emails to a discussion at a meeting of the Joint Committee of European Union Affairs, with meeting requests
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Submit ActionAid Irelands submission for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025.
- Highlighting a brieifing where there will be Testimonies directly from communities in the West Bank
- Spoke at an Oireacthas committee hearing to Highlight the issue of debt and its impact on global development.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Uplift · 2 returns Trade
- Uplift members were asked to email the Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee about passing the Occupied Territories Bill and asking that all trade in goods and services be banned with the illegally occupied territories.
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG EU Affairs
- Submission to the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs in relation to the LGBTQI+ rights situation in Hungary.
Ibec Food
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Trócaire · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
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 · 2 returns Trade · Foreign Affairs
- Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Ammendment) Bill 2025 & EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Consideration by the JOC on Foreign Affairs and Trade of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

Mark Wall — Labour Party 1 vote · 0 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 40 returns

Focus Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- National One Parent Family Association Pre-budget submission Briefing
ARI Social Protection
- 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.
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.
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.
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
Chambré Public Affairs LLP Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement with members of the Oireachtas to discuss the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, and discuss gambling policy on the island of Ireland
Triple P UK Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- Public policy concerning parenting and families in Ireland
NCBI EU Affairs
- Benefits and entitlements for people who are vision impaired
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Supports for Energy Poverty
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- Policy staff from The Wheel were invited to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development regarding our Pre-Budget Submission 2026.
- 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.
National Women's Council of Ireland · 2 returns Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Social Protection Advocacy
- Budget 2026
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- IBD treatment in Ireland
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing crises facing the early years and childcare sector
Irish Foster Care Association · 2 returns Social Protection
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Polasaí don Oideachas lán-Ghaeilge agus Plean don Ghaeilge sna Luathbhlianta
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Environment · Justice and Equality
- Sent the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
- Community Law & Mediation's Pre Budget Civil Legal Aid Submission sent
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- IACP Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Briefing on transgender healthcare with members of the Labour Party
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Nicotine products
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
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
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.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Programme for government- to advance carers issues within the Dáil
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) Pre-Budget Campaign
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability issues that are facing these organisations providing support services
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

Martin Heydon — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 214 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 214 returns

Cork Chamber · 9 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment · Trade · Tourism · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation · Housing
- A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon
- Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy contacted Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon to discuss sustainability and biodiversity in the new Department of Agriculture strategy
- A letter sent by Conor Healy, the CEO of Cork Chamber, to Martin Heydon, the Minister for Agriculture, to discuss trade
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 122 returns Agriculture · Finance · Social Protection · EU Affairs · Food · Trade · Environment · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Taxation
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- 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
- LESS (Low Emission Slurry Spreading) Requirements
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Flat Rate Addition (FRA) - Non VAT Registered Farmers - Council Directive 2006/112/EC - Poultry Growers
- TB Forum
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- Green Public Procurement
- Government Trade Forum
- Water Quality - Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
- Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- Emergency Authorisation of Plant Herbicide
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) objections to Planning
- Brucella Ovis Testing on Lambs
- IFA Event - CAP to 2030 & Beyond
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme/Long Established Young Farmer Scheme
- Amendments to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulation (EU) 2021/2115
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
- Plant Protection Product
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Generational Renewal
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Non-Productive Investments/Landscape Actions
- 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
- Land Designations in County Clare
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farms
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Herd Health Plans
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - General Principles
- Land Use Review
- Bluetongue
- Poultry
- Centralised Horse Registration System & Horse Slaughter Facility
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Tillage Sector
- Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Agriculture & Climate Change Conference
- 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
- Farming Priorities Meeting
- Protein Crop Supports
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator)
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Aquaculture
- National Tillage Crisis Meeting
- 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
- Mayo IFA Outline Challenges Facing Farmers
- 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
- GAEC-2 Appeals
- 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)
- CAP Simplification
- 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
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine
- Straw Incorporation Measure & Grain Supports
- Leptospirosis Vaccine
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association EU Affairs
- During the May to August period, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association engaged with both political and departmental officials on matters of concern to our members. These included the transportation of breeding stock in Europe and Equine welfare and Traceability
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Lakeland Dairies Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Irish Distillers Trade
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the potential introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
Shine Health
- Shine reached out to the Minister for Agriculture to invite him to attend the National Ploughing Championship and to visit the Shine stand during the event
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd · 5 returns Agriculture · Budgetary matters · Taxation
- ICOS conceerns at EU Commission proposal to intoduce manditory contracts for co-operatives under the Unfair Trading Practice proposals and the change to Common Market Organisation CMO
- ICOS Pre Budget Submission 2026
- National TB programme
- Nitrates Derogation
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Bank of Ireland Group plc Agriculture
- To brief on Bank of Ireland’s record of support for Ireland’s agri sector, exchange latest insight into market trends, and the Bank’s lending experience.
Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
- Irish Exporters Association Budget Submission
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Veterinary Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, relating to Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 214/2025 – Control of Dogs (XL Bully) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.
- Communications with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Chief Veterinary Officer, regarding the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
Aer Lingus Transport
- Discuss government proposals for legislative action to address planning issues at Dublin Airport
Down Syndrome Ireland Communications
- Request for support on finding a premises for the Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland
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
Horse Sport Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Succession planning and generational renewal in the equine sector.
- Meeting with DAFM in advance of Budget 2026
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Bookselling Ireland Agriculture
- Email requesting a meeting to clarify requirements of new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 13 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates derogation & Habitats Directive: Concern that linking derogation to the Habitats Directive could impose new restrictions on over 100,000 non-derogation farmers.
- Generational renewal: Need balanced policies that support both new entrants and older farmers exiting or retiring.
- Mercosur Trade Agreement Strong opposition, arguing it would undermine Irish farmers with lower-standard imports.
- TB Eradication Programme
- TB Eradication Programme compensation caps:
- Beef Welfare Scheme
- Budget 2026
- 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.
- GAEC 2 Uncertainty and Farmer Protections
- Women in Agriculture
- Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
- ICSA on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2027.
- Agricultural Markets and Trade: Protection of Irish sheep farmers from market disruption caused by increased New Zealand lamb imports
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 4 returns Agriculture
- Meeting with Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to TB
- Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the Nitrates Derogation.
- Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to Budget 2026.
- Meeting with Tanaiste Harris on current farm policy issues.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- INHFA Vice President Micheal McDonnell and delegates met with Minister Heydon to discuss the INHFA 2026 Pre Budget Submission.
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy and delegate met with Tanaiste Simon Harris and Minister Heydon to discuss the INHFA policy priorities
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- Brief DPOs on IPOA perspectives on proposals for reform to the rental market regulatory environment
Horse Racing Ireland · 4 returns Agriculture
- Key strategic capital projects
- Key strategic capital projects
- Attendance at Curragh racecourse
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Pathway briefing on our plans to decarbonise the network
Uplift Trade
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
Diageo Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Impact of US tariffs and Irish and EU response
- Diageo investment in Ireland
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.
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- Tirlán highlighted the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based dairy model of production on behalf of farm families and sought that the concerns of farmers are listened to.
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 8 returns Food · Agriculture · Trade · Economic Development and Industry
- EU-US trade deal - food and drink elements
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2026 priorities
- Water Quality priorities for the dairy industry
- Economic Development & Sustainability priorities for the dairy industry
- Agri-food exports - Japanese Market
- EU-US Deal and impact on exporters
- US tariffs and trade uncertainty
- Agri-Food Regulator
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- DAFM emergency funding
AgTech Ireland Agriculture
- Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon around his participation as opening speaker at AgTech Ireland's Conference on AI in Agriculture
Lidl Ireland Gmbh Environment
- EPBD
Irish Grain and Feed Association (IGFA) Agriculture
- Changes to the Grain Assurance scheme in Ireland to align it with Bord Bia's Origin Grren
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Meeting to discuss dog welfare policy and control
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
Macra na Feirme · 4 returns Agriculture
- Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Haydon on Pre Budget 2026 asks for young farmers
- Bi-lateral Bovine TB eradication action plan meetings
- Macra sets out its budget priorities at the National Economic Dialogue
- CAP Strategic Dialogue meeting
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Welcome requirement to mplement the nitrates derogation and to request that An Taisce to be includd as part of this ongoing stakeholder consultation.
- Blackwater fish kill
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability issues that are facing these organisations providing support services
Beefplan Movement Agriculture
- Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers
Irish Bioenergy Association Agriculture
- Visit by Minister Martin Heydon T.D. and other elected representatives to view the farm-scale biogas plant, developed on an organic dairy farm at Dunmore Co. Galway. This farm-scale biogas plant was developed as a demonstration plant under the recently completed Irish Bioenergy Association, Small Scale Biogas Demonstration Biogas EIP Project (SBDP). The demonstration plant was developed through the SBDP which was funded by the DAFM European Innovation Partnership Programme.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 5 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action he is taking to improve retention levels in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48977/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Forces as of 31 August 2025, or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48978/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to issues relating to Irish citizens in Gaza (details supplied). [48300/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns in correspondence (details supplied) regarding pension entitlements in the ETB sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49253/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is undertaking to strengthen energy security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48948/25]

New lobbying 30 returns

Suas Educational Development Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories BIll and Ireland joining the Hague group
Development Perspectives Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill
Christian Aid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
- Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2025
- Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Global Aid cuts and Irish ODA Spending
ActionAid Ireland · 3 returns Foreign Affairs
- Submit ActionAid Irelands submission for Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025.
- Highlighting a brieifing where there will be Testimonies directly from communities in the West Bank
- Spoke at an Oireacthas committee hearing to Highlight the issue of debt and its impact on global development.
Community Law & Mediation Justice and Equality
- Email and submission regarding pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Uplift · 2 returns Trade
- Uplift members were asked to email the Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee about passing the Occupied Territories Bill and asking that all trade in goods and services be banned with the illegally occupied territories.
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
UNICEF Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Meetings with public officials on Gaza's humanitarian crisis
Movember Health
- Liaison on the upcoming launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report which makes clear the need for the government to progress the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas including the need for cross government support statement and clarity on initial funding for the action plan.
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Submission to the Joint Committee on Children and Equality in relation to the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024.
Trócaire · 3 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
- Climate Justice
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Employment
- Wage Subsidy scheme
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Foreign Affairs
- Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Ammendment) Bill 2025 & EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- Consideration by the JOC on Foreign Affairs and Trade of the General Scheme of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability issues that are facing these organisations providing support services
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 11 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Health 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in paediatric anaesthesiology with exposure to paediatric intensive care medicine based at CHI Temple Street in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48610/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health if the HSE funds fissure sealant treatment to children through the school dental programme. [48611/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE orthoptists employed by HSE in CHO7 in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48612/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the current number of children waiting for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology services in primary care in south Kildare; and the average waiting time for each service, in tabular form. [48659/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of providing one additional guidance counsellor positions for schools with more than six hundred students. [48617/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in both primary and post primary who are currently without an appropriate school place for the year 2025-2026, by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48999/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of times the Irish Ambassador based in Vienna has met with the Mayor of Vienna in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48609/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number and percentage of applications for disability allowance that were refused in each month for the first eight months of 2025, in tabular form. [48615/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on purchasing new no parking cones in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [48616/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of children waiting for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychology services in south Kildare; and the average waiting time for each service, in tabular form. [48614/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number and details of funding drawn down for projects awarded under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme for the past two years in County Kildare, in tabular form. [48613/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
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
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth Work policy
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Special Class Allocation
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
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
Muiriosa Foundation Health
- Disability Service Providers lobby Governand and local public representatives to support the pre-Budget 2026 Campaign spearheaded by the National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers to highlight issues facing people with ID and autism, and their families, including the critical sustainability issues that are facing these organisations providing support services