Mayo — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Mayo TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 29 questions · 214 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 Alan Dillon · Keira Keogh

Did not vote 3 Dara Calleary · Paul Lawless · Rose Conway-Walsh

Alan Dillon — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 54 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 54 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre-Budget Submission.
Cork Chamber · 12 returns Employment · Taxation · Trade · Economic Development and Industry · Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Housing
- A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Peter Burke and Alan Dillon to discuss the recent public consultation on Minimum Annual Remuneration Thresholds for the Irish Employment Permit System
- A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Peter Burke and Alan Dillon relating to the public consultation on water charges for businesses.
- A letter sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Minister Peter Burke and Junior Minister Alan Dillon
- A letter calling for support for Cork Chamber's National Development Plan priorities
- 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
- Cost of Business Advisory Forum
- Meeting of South West Regional Enterprise Plan Steering Group
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Agriculture · Energy and Natural Resources · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Energy From Farms
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Mayo IFA Outline Challenges Facing Farmers
- Review of Occupations List for Employment Permits 2025
- Mercosur Trade Deal
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- Issues facing retail workers and their families
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy and waste policy, including district heating, landfill levy exemptions, the EU ETS, and enforcement of EU rules on nitrous oxide canisters.
Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Environment
- On behalf of members and to present recommendations from The Irish Green Building Council and the Vacant to Vibrant Buildings Alliance on the key actions required to support the re-use of vacant units above the shop in cities, towns and village centres.
- On behalf of members to inform on the work of The Irish Green Building Council
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Trade
- Cost of Business Advisory Forum
- Enterprise Forum
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement in relation to work permit regulations
Charity Retail Ireland Trade
- Pre-budget submission on behalf of charity retailers
Bookselling Ireland Trade
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
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.
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- To inform government on Sazerac's footprint in Ireland and share information on the alcohol labelling issue.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
RGDATA · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Amendment to the Defamation Bill
- Cost of Business Forum
- Judicial Council recommendation to increase Personal Injury Awards by 17%
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss government policy and plans to reduce the cost of the doing business for SME's
Ibec · 5 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Policy supports required to address cost competitiveness and regulatory burden challenges faced by the Experience Economy sector.
- Minister at Retail Ireland Council
- Engagement of Alcohol Labelling proposals
- White Goods Association Roundtable and recommendations on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Budgetary matters
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
Murray Employment
- M&S activity in Ireland
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Communications
- To discuss the EU's AI regulatory framework.
- To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Employment
- Digital Platform Employment

Dara Calleary — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 100 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 100 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre-Budget Submission.
Cork Chamber · 8 returns Employment · Social Protection · Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation · Housing
- A letter to the Minister for Social Protection to discuss supporting pathways to work through schemes like WorkAbility
- A letter to the Minister for Social Protection to call for support for DEI measures
- 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
Galway City Community Network Justice and Equality
- An email was sent to both the Minister for Justice and the Minister for Rural and Community Development seeking clarification on the PPN seats on the Local Community Safety Partnerships.
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
Bere Island projects Group CLG Community
- Request for increased funding for The Bere Island Projects Group CLG
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 Dept of Social Protection. This Submission was invited by the Dept. as part of the annual Pre-Budget process
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
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.
Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians · 2 returns Health
- Letter to Minister Dara Calleary requesting a meeting to discuss new eye care services for patients in Ireland.
- Pre-budget submission to the Minister for Finance, Health, Social Protection, and Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation outlining recommendations to improve and sustain primary eye care services.
NCBI Social Protection
- Social protection for people who are blind or vision impaired
The Irish Society for Autism · 2 returns Health · Social Protection
- Advocated for Autism Specific Legislation.
- Advocated for social inclusion of autistic people and the fulfilment of the Department’s obligations under the Autism Innovation Strategy including utilising data gathered within the department for service planning and provision.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group.
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Request to Minister to open our National Bereavement Forum and officially launch our Bereavement Support Core Competency Framework.
Montague Communications Ltd Transport
- Grant from the Community Services Programme (CSP) supporting Vantastic's operational (non-staff related) expenses
Spinal Injuries Ireland Health
- Disability Allowance withdrawn because household income is too high
Irish Association of Pension Funds Social Protection
- Discussing the incoming Auto-Enrolment system
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
National Women's Council of Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
- To lobby for the introduction of specific measures to tackle child poverty in Budget 2026
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Interactions with elected representatives in Mayo
Q4PR · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Social Protection
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
- Discussion on pensions policy issues, including auto-enrollment
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
Irish Foster Care Association · 3 returns Social Protection · Budgetary matters
- Requesting a revision on the Back to School Allowance.
- Communication to full Committee on Social Protection
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Inner City Enterprise Education and Training
- Refurbishment works for ground floor of 49 / 50 Coleraine Street, Dublin 7
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 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.
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Social Protection · Children and Youth Affairs
- Jobseekers Allowance for young people
- Youth work funding and Budget 2026
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Irish Rural Link's Pre-Budget Submission sent to Relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople
- Irish Rural Link's Pre-Budget Submission sent to Relevant Ministers and Opposition Leaders and Spokespeople
Bookselling Ireland Arts
- Email requesting a meeting to discuss the contribution of Irish bookshops to Irish language
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Finance
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
- National Economic Dialogue
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
Volunteering Ireland Community
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory Meeting for Vodafone Ireland CEO
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Finance
- Budget 2026
- Budget 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
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) · 3 returns Social Protection
- Department of Social Protection (DSP) Prebudget submission made for KCI and pre-budget forum attended
- Social protection access for Kinship Care and policy engagement
- Meeting with Minister Calleary
North Connacht and Ulster Citizens Information Service · 3 returns Social Protection
- NCU CIS identified a disparity in legislation which placed a victim of the conflict in the north of Ireland at a disadvantage. A letter was submitted directly to the Minister for Social Protection, highlighting the anomaly.
- NCU CIS identified a disparity in legislation which placed a victim of the conflict in the north of Ireland at a disadvantage. A letter was submitted directly to the Minister for Social Protection, highlighting the anomaly.
- NCU CIS identified a disparity in legislation which placed a victim of the conflict in the north of Ireland at a disadvantage. A letter was submitted directly to the Minister for Social Protection, highlighting the anomaly.
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
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.
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.
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters · Housing
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- President's Lunch with Minister Dara Calleary as keynote speaker.
- Budget Submission outlining the priorities for Letterkenny Chamber Members and the wider region
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food · Social Protection · Communications
- Policy supports required to ensure balanced regional development for Ireland’s Experience Economy.
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
- Business priorities to improve competitiveness
- Shared key priorities on care and disability
- Budget 2026 priorities for telecommunications sector
- Industry response to Storm Éowyn
- Short-time working supports
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
National Safeguarding Ireland Social Protection
- Letter to Dara Calleary T.D. Minister for Social Protection
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Employment
- Wage Subsidy scheme
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Rehab Group Employment
- Meeting with Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, to discuss measures to increase the number of people with disabilities in employment.
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
Association of Optometrists Ireland Health
- 21/5/2025: Association of Optometrists (Optometry Ireland) – Notice issued to Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Health of a number of accounts of breach of Optometrists' contract regarding the Medical Card and PRSI eyecare schemes.
Coillte CGA Community
- Brief Minister Calleary on the Coillte Strategy and the impact of Storm Éowyn on recreational funding
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- 19 Specific Asks Around Budget 2026
Irish Men's Sheds Association Community
- Minister announced new round of funding for Men's Shed Grant
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish insurance industry
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
TG4 Communications
- Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4

Keira Keogh — Fine Gael 1 vote · 9 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Finance 7 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of private aircraft searched by customs for drugs from 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47792/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of boats/ships searched for drugs at harbours on the coastline of Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal, by county in 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47793/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of full-time and part-time staff employed solely on customs and excise duties at ports and airports in counties Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47794/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of full-time customs and excise staff employed solely in the detection of drugs for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of unscheduled flights into Ireland West Airport, Knock and Donegal Airport in the past five years in respect of which customs and excise were not notified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47796/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the protocol and requirements that exist for small airports for customs and excise inspections upon the landing of unscheduled flights at these airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47797/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Finance the number of coastal patrols carried out by the cutter boats between 1 January 2020 to the 31 December 2024 between and including counties Clare and Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47798/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Health whether funding has been allocated by her Department, or by bodies under its aegis, for research on new treatments for triple negative breast cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47897/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether funding has been allocated by his Department, or by bodies under its aegis, for research on new treatments for triple negative breast cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47896/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

Irish Foster Care Association Social Protection
- Seeking support from Keira Keogh (Chair of Oireachtas Committee)
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Paul Lawless — Aontú 0 votes · 19 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Children 5 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide information in relation to the contracts awarded to private companies to conduct assessment of need for children; and to outline the scope, duration, and regional coverage of the contract and the providers in each region. [49387/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the professional qualifications and disciplines required under HSE contracts for individuals conducting autism assessments; and if these requirements include the involvement of psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. [49388/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if all contracted companies are using professionals who meet the qualification standards set out in HSE contracts for autism assessments; and if she will provide details of the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with these standards. [49390/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if any concerns or complaints have been raised regarding the qualifications or practices of professionals employed by any private provider contracted to conduct autism assessments; and if so, the nature of these concerns and the actions taken by the HSE. [49391/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will publish the compliance and monitoring framework used by the HSE to ensure that contracted providers adhere to clinical standards and multidisciplinary assessment protocols in autism diagnostics. [49392/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of join family category A applications with Irish citizen sponsors, which have been approved or rejected since June 2024. [47799/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in processing the backlog of applications under join family category A applications. [47800/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when applications from June 2024 under join family category A visas will be processed. [47801/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a vascular surgery appointment, as this has been rescheduled multiple times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47726/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if a labour water pool is planned for Mayo University Hospital (details supplied), given Limerick University Hospital has a labour pool since 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48748/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the safe staffing framework at Mayo University Hospital; the findings of any audit or assessment conducted into staffing levels at the hospital; the timeline for full implementation of the framework at Mayo University Hospital; to estimate the number of additional staff expected to be allocated under the framework; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49365/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the Army nursing service; the decision to outsource to private contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49294/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the measures he will take to improve the Irish Naval Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49293/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of plastics collected under the deposit return scheme that are processed overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49283/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on whether the deposit return scheme has been a success to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49284/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of planning applications referred to An Bord Pleanála in each county for each of the past five years. [49434/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of housing planning applications that have been approved, refused, withdrawn, or deemed invalid by An Bord Pleanála in each county for each of the past five years, in tabular form. [49435/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider reopening applications for the forgotten farmer scheme, in view of the many cases where a forgotten farmer who meets the criteria was unaware of the application process until after the summer 2025 deadline had passed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48535/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students ordinarily resident in the State who enrolled in third-level education institutions; the number of international students who enrolled in third-level education institutions in each of the past five academic years; the total revenue generated by the State from student fees during each of those years; the total revenue generated specifically from international student fees during each of those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48184/25]

New lobbying 12 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture
- Farmer Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Dog Control & Sheep Worrying
- GAEC-2 Appeals
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.
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA Vice President JohnJoe Fitzgerald and Chair Pheilim Molloy attended a meeting with Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food to discuss dog control
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- Meeting with Paul Lawless of Aontu at Leinster House at 12.30pm
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Dog Control
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Meeting of Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food on dog worrying.
Beefplan Movement Agriculture
- Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers

Rose Conway-Walsh — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 1 question · 45 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if motor mechanic, plasterer and plumber trades can be added to the critical skills occupation list for employment permits to work in the State given the shortage of qualifications, skills or experience required for the proper functioning of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48280/25]

New lobbying 45 returns

Cuala Senior Care Limited Health
- Launch of new brand used to bring attention to home care
Screen Producers Ireland Arts
- email to seek meeting with a range of representatives
Focus Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), the new rental legislation around changes to Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs)
- Presentation in Leinster House about homeless trends and what role legislators can play in working with us towards ending homelessness
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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 6 returns Housing · Transport · Economic Development and Industry · Employment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
- Meeting with Sinn Féin's Enterprise Team
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available, emphasizing the importance of skills in boosting business competitiveness and innovation. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026 and discussing the utilisation of the National Training Fund.
The Federation of Independent Retailers Health
- Letter sent to Minister of Health re Tobacco and Vape Licence.
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Employment
- Extreme weather protection for workers
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
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
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Employment · Children and Youth Affairs
- Sub Minimum Rates of Pay for Young people
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
Bookselling Ireland Trade
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Launch of Archays Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
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.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Uplift Defence
- Uplift members were asked to send emails and make phone calls to members of the Dáil Defence Committee, asking them to support Irish neutrality. Letters were also sent to all Fianna Faíl TDs asking them to support neutrality.
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 Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2026
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Budget 2026
- Policy priorities for the Irish drinks sector
- Briefing event on Ibec Pre-Budget submission
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Sodali & Co · 2 returns Arts
- Introductory meeting to provide RAAP’s considerations of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Chambers Ireland Defence
- Increased investment in the State’s defence infrastructure to protect energy, communications, and technology systems from external threats.
Restaurants Association of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Appeared before Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment