Limerick City — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Limerick City TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 21 questions · 151 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 2 Kieran O'Donnell · Willie O'Dea

Voted against 2 Conor Sheehan · Maurice Quinlivan

Conor Sheehan — Labour Party 1 vote · 4 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health whether she plans to include motor neurone disease in the long term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47821/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist neurology nurses in each CHO, since 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47822/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the construction of a new community centre (details supplied); when the application will be approved to go to Part 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47824/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community Gardaí attached to the Limerick city division, in each of the years since 2008, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47825/25]

New lobbying 42 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to HAIL Annual Report Launch
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
Focus Ireland Housing
- Presentation in Leinster House about homeless trends and what role legislators can play in working with us towards ending homelessness
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Education and Training
- Proposed increase of third level fees to €3,000 per academic year in the next Budget
Irish Green Building Council Housing
- On behalf of members to share initial findings from the 1st report of Bio-Neighbour
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget briefings
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Event held in Limerick for stakeholders to visit new MidWest site
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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and future regulation of nicotine products
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing crises facing the early years and childcare sector
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
Dublin Simon Community Budgetary matters
- Pre Budget Submission to Ministers and selected TDs
GSK Health
- Investment in treatment of HIV
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
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG · 3 returns Housing
- AV Room Briefing on Appeal Structure and Follow Up Communications
- AV Room Briefing on housing and homelessness issues facing migrants in Ireland
- Emailto Gerry Kerr, disability rights activist, prior to meeting with Conor Sheehan
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Pre Budget Submission requesting targeted policy recommendations aimed at advancing Ireland's strategic priorities across reginal connectivity, climate action and balanced economic development.
Uisce Éireann Public Expenditure and Reform
- Meeting to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage, Water Supply Project and housing.
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 · 5 returns Housing · Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform · Economic Development and Industry
- Judicial Review process in Planning Matters
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- New Housing Plan 2025-2030
- Submissions to consultations on the NDP and accelerating infrastructure
- Budget 2026
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 Housing
- Invite to Photo Exhibition on Social Housing Conditions
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey

Kieran O'Donnell — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 67 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 67 returns

Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
Nursing Homes Ireland · 8 returns Health
- NHI wrote to Minister O'Donnell informing them of our upcoming Nursing Homes week from the 18th-24th August. This is an annual nationwide celebration honours the people who live and work in nursing home care, and the communities they continue to shape with love, experience, and resilience.
- 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
- NHI wrote to Minister O'Donnell to invite him to make the opening address at our Annual Conference
- NHI's Pre Budget Submission and requested a meeting with the Ministers to discuss NHI's submission
- NHI invited Minister O'Donnell to the formally launch NHI/ RCSI Human rights based approach in nursing home care on the 29th August.
- NHI wrote to the Minister following the publication of the ESRI Older People's Care Capacity Review and wanted to bring to the Minister's attention some key information from the capacity review and requested a meeting with the Minister to discuss.
- NHI wrote to Minister O'Donnell to express our growing concern regarding the continued delay in publishing the National Treatment Purchase Fund’s (NTPF) Review of Pricing System for Long Term Residential Care Facilities
- NHI had a meeting with Minister O'Donnell to discuss current developments in the nursing home sector.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Amendments to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulation (EU) 2021/2115
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Generational Renewal
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - General Principles
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar II Interventions
- Key common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027 - Performance-Based Payments
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 - Pillar 1 Interventions
- Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Principles - General Administration
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- IFA Key Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 Principles - Inspections/Penalties
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/ designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'.
ARI · 3 returns Social Protection · Health · Tourism
- 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.
- Advocacy on behalf of Active Retirement Ireland members in relation to age-friendly hotel bathrooms and fair pricing for solo travellers.
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation · Housing
- 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
Irish Association of Social Workers Social Protection
- The Irish Association of Social Workers respond to organisational abuse in RTE Investigates, Inside Irelands Nursing Homes
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Respect at Work Campaign
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.
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Requested meeting re. Ireland's genetic testing capacity
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- RRaising awareness of the IHF Caru nursing home programme at an information stand in a nursing home that the Minister was visiting. Sought a meeting with the Minister to explore this work further as it has great relevance for our older population.
Courtown Community Council Health
- Letter to Minister Kieran O'Donnell regarding funding for Meals on Wheels
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Event held in Limerick for stakeholders to visit new MidWest site
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend store and meet with management
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Community
- Opening of a Day Care Centre by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
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
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland · 2 returns Banking and Financial Institutions
- Bridging Finance
- Adult Safeguarding
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
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Invitation to Minister for Older People to open the National Meals on Wheels Network Annual Conference in November
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI 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
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers · 2 returns Housing
- Met to discuss the development of accommodation options for older people.
- Met to discuss the development of accommodation options for older people.
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV protection for infants and older adults
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Communicate the impact of the housing shortage for businesses in the Experience Economy and outline policy supports required.
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
Sage Advocacy Health
- Report of the Covid 19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel - Examination of measures to 2021
Irish Hotels Federation · 2 returns Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Finance · Housing
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
- Invite to Photo Exhibition on Social Housing Conditions
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Working in FCI capacity as the current secretariat to the Homecare Coalition contact was made with Ministers to seek a meeting to discuss the Statutory Home Support Scheme
ALONE · 2 returns Housing · Budgetary matters
- Discussion on the needs of older people and our ageing population
- 2026 pre-budget submission

Maurice Quinlivan — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 8 questions · 26 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the establishment of a Garda station in Castletroy, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48479/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of scrambler and quad bikes seized, by county, since the introduction of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48480/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community policing Gardaí, by station, in the Limerick policing area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48481/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of drug dealing convictions, under mandatory minimum sentencing provisions, for possession of drugs over a value of €13,000 in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary for each of the years 2018 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48482/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Limerick Council submitted a stage 2 application to his Department for a community centre (details supplied) in May 2025; if he will provide an update on this application; and the reason for its delay. [47802/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a stage 1 application for a 27-unit housing infill scheme at a location (details supplied) was submitted by Limerick Council in May 2025; if he will provide an update on this application; and the reason for its delay. [47803/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to removing the income threshold for over 70s medical card applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48305/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health to examine the case of a person (details supplied) referred by their GP to the University Hospital Limerick ENT section but has yet to receive an appointment date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49339/25]

New lobbying 26 returns

ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
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.
NCBI Local Government
- Safety and accessibility of the public realm
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas Members on home care issues
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Event held in Limerick for stakeholders to visit new MidWest site
- Courtesy communications sent to members
- MS Ireland launched Pre-Budget submission
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Down Syndrome Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Special Class Allocation
- Special Class Allocation
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.
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
Shannon Group plc Transport
- Pre Budget Submission requesting targeted policy recommendations aimed at advancing Ireland's strategic priorities across reginal connectivity, climate action and balanced economic development.
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Rehab Group · 2 returns 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
- Request to Chairperson of Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, Maurice Quinlivan, TD, to host Rehab Group's Pre-Budget Submission Presentation in Leinster House
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland

Willie O'Dea — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 9 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of adult Irish association applications his Department has made a final decision on since the guidelines were issued in May 2025; the number of those adult applicants that have been notified of the final decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48756/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific protocol for Irish association applicants for citizenship who do not meet the new guidelines; if applications will still be sent to him for review; the timelines for the 1,500 backlogged applications from over three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48758/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health when the proposed tribunal to deal with cases of people who have been injured as a result of taking the Covid vaccines will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48547/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if she plans to increase the eligibility threshold for the medical card for those aged 70 years and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48558/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has examined the extent to which pension entitlements are hindering retention levels in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48985/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will report on the capital funding allocated to defence in the National Development Plan for the period 2026 to 2030. [48984/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are plans to fund the development of district heating. [48950/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline the plans for investment in the grid over the coming decade. [48949/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider expanding the under-9 free travel scheme in Budget 2026 to include commercial bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48231/25]

New lobbying 16 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Retrofitting Supports for energy Poverty
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Event held in Limerick for stakeholders to visit new MidWest site
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.
Drury Health
- Request for meetings with DPOs to discuss the role of insourcing in reducing waiting lists in the health service
Community Law & Mediation · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Environment
- Withdrawal of European Social Intervention Fund in Limerick
- Sent the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
- Community Law & Mediation's Pre Budget Civil Legal Aid Submission sent
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Letter to Oireachtas Housing Committee
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Housing
- Input into Housing Committee Work Programme
- Invite to Photo Exhibition on Social Housing Conditions