Tipperary North — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 56 questions · 77 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 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Did not vote 1 Alan Kelly

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 0 votes · 12 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí trained and currently deployed in specialist units for cyber-crime, serious and organised crime and public order within the Waterford Kilkenny division. [48400/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of promotions from the rank of detective inspector to detective superintendent within An Garda Síochána that occurred in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48401/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the percentage of Gardaí within Dublin north division who have successfully completed the pursuit driving courses in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48402/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount that An Garda Síochána spent on hiring external jewellery valuers to carry out work on its behalf in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48403/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE environmental health officers employed by the HSE that are based in CHO3 in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48404/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the range and nature of diabetes services available to Tipperary-based adults and children at hospitals; and the plans to improve the diabetes services currently serving adults and children in Tipperary. [48405/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric gallbladder removal surgeries that were carried out in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48406/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount of funding that the State received from the European Just Transition Fund in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025; the sectors that have received funding from this fund in each of the years in question, in tabular form. [48410/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if new double decker buses being procured for Bus Éireann will have adequate floor space on the ground floor for one wheelchair user and one pram at the same time. [48407/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the flood relief works currently ongoing at present that are being funded by the OPW; when each of those flood relief works will be completed, in tabular form. [48409/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the timeline for the implementation of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025; when the legislation will be enacted; and if the legislation will cover employees of a company (details supplied). [48196/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average time it took from phase 1 to completion of each apprenticeship, by trade in County Tipperary in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [48408/25]

New lobbying 36 returns

Screen Producers Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- Emails to members of Oireachtas Media Committee
- invitation to members of Oireachtas Media Committee
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
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 Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- The Indecon Report on the Economic and Social Impact of GPA Players and how its findings relate to State funding for inter-county players
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.
Age & Opportunity Justice and Equality
- Pre-budget Submission (for 2026 Budget)
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Update to members of Oireachtas on 221+ work
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health · Sports and Recreation
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Role of Young people in Oireachtas Committee Terms of Reference
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
Bookselling Ireland · 3 returns Trade · Arts
- Email to request a meeting in relation to challenges faced by bookshops and inclusion of bookshops in the planned culture card scheme.
- Pre-budget submission in relation to rates, funding for Foras na Gaeilge and school libraries and to include bookshops in the culture card scheme.
- Email requesting meeting with Chair of Oireachtas Committee for Arts, Media, Communication Culture and Sport to discuss Culture Cards as outlined in latest Programme for Government
Down Syndrome Ireland Education and Training
- Special Class Allocation
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Extend an invitation to attend the launch of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual report
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- RAS Budget submission
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.
Uplift Communications
- Emailed Sinead Gibney and Alan Kelly asking for a meeting to tell them about Uplift's People's Inquiry on Big Tech Harms and to share a PDF of our People's Inquiry report.
Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited Economic Development and Industry
- To raise awareness of the importance of independent media in Ireland and urge Government support to address industry challenges
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Migrant communities access to healthcare
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
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.
Sodali & Co Arts
- Provide representatives with an overview of RAAP, details of its considerations relating to Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 3 returns Communications · Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill
- Offences Against the State Act Renewal
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- AI development in Europe
- Balancing growth with digital compliance
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill
TG4 Communications
- Ag lorg tacaíocht bhreise do TG4

Michael Lowry — Independent 1 vote · 8 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Health 7 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current lack of clarity, access, and governance in the provision of urgent ophthalmic care in the south-east and mid-west regions; and if she is aware of shortfalls in care provision in the region (details supplied). [48030/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure clear and consistent governance across ophthalmology emergency referral pathways; that no patient with suspected acute or sight-threatening pathology is turned away from hospital care and that regional equity is provided in order that patients in Thurles and surrounding areas have timely access to emergency eye services. [48031/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the current provision of prosthetics for children in Ireland, including access to advanced prosthetic options; and whether this provision is sufficient to meet the needs of children with complex injuries, such as a child (details supplied). [48039/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the specialist teams and services in place to support children requiring prosthetics alongside complex abdominal and stoma care; and whether the HSE has sufficient expertise and resources to deliver this care within Ireland. [48040/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the identified gaps in paediatric prosthetic services, including long-term rehabilitation and follow-up supports, to ensure families are not forced to seek treatment abroad. [48041/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to a review of paediatric prosthetic provision in Ireland, with a view to ensuring that children such as a child (details supplied) can access the same standard of ongoing care and rehabilitation as they receive in acute and emergency care. [48042/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the provision of special needs dental services in Nenagh; if she is aware that the post of special needs dentist has been vacant for over a year with no replacement appointed, despite advertisements; the number of children, including those with autism, currently waiting for dental treatment under sedation or anaesthetic in the Nenagh area; the contingency plans in place to ensure access to appropriate dental care for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49533/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he intends to take to protect consumers from excessive energy costs, particularly given the profit figures from major providers (details supplied); his views on whether the CRU is adequately fulfilling its role as a regulator, given that Ireland continues to have some of the highest energy prices in Europe; and if he is considering the re-nationalisation of electricity and gas supply to ensure affordability and security for households, given many people can no longer cope with rising cost-of-living and energy bills. [49378/25]

New lobbying 11 returns

Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
South Tipperary Development CLG Community
- Made representation on behalf of the company regarding the funding for South Tipperary Development CLG and post 2027 CAP funding and changes to CAP
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.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Seeking the opportunity to brief public representatives on the extent and impact of illegal trade of tobacco products.
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
ALONE Budgetary matters
- 2026 pre-budget submission
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Housing
- Solutions for homeless people in the templemore area.

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 36 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 36 total

Transport 10 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the Department-issued funding streams available to local authorities for the development of new footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48025/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Bus Éireann and request an increase in services on the 332, Limerick to Cashel via Newport bus service, considering the number of third level students that avail of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48778/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered updating the classification and licensing requirements for quadricycles, to bring Ireland more in line with other EU countries such as France and Finland which have quadricycle-specific legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49255/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the total number of local area hackney licences active in County Tipperary as of August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49256/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the active local area hackneys, by approved local area in Tipperary as of August 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49257/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the total number of local area hackney licence applications made in Tipperary, by year from 2015 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49258/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the total number of local area hackney licence applications denied in Tipperary, by year from 2015 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49259/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number of active SPSV licences with Tipperary as their primary area as of August 2025; the number of new SPSV applications made in 2025 that listed Tipperary as their primary area; the number of SPSV licences renewed in 2025 that listed Tipperary as their primary area; the number of inactive SPSV licences in 2025 that list Tipperary as their primary area; the number of timed out/expired SPSV licences in 2025 that list Tipperary as their primary area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49260/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number of active SPSV licences that listed Tipperary as their secondary area as of August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49261/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who took the area knowledge test for Tipperary in 2025; the number of persons who passed the test for Tipperary in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49262/25]
Health 8 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the funding supports available to community groups (details supplied) seeking funding assistance towards the cost of a second-hand ambulance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48543/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the funding supports available to community groups (details supplied) seeking funding assistance towards the cost of a new ambulance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48544/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health when the decision was made to discontinue the service of coronial post-mortems for counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow that was being carried out at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48715/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the reason the decision was made to discontinue the service of coronial post-mortems for counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow that was being carried out at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48718/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health when the affected coroners were notified of the decision to discontinue the service of coronial post-mortems for counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow that was being carried out at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48719/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if there was any consultation with coroners in counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow in relation to the discontinuation of coronial post-mortems at University Hospital Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48720/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the number of full adult post-mortems carried out per year from 2015 to date in 2025 in University Hospital Waterford, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48721/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the plans to replace the service of coronial post-mortems in University Hospital Waterford to ensure that this service can be carried out in counties Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48722/25]
Agriculture 7 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are delays in TB compensation payments; if so, the action that is being taken to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49068/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of cattle traded through dealer numbers in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49069/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of cattle traded through dealer numbers and associated herd numbers in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49070/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific additional measures that will apply to dealers in his TB Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49071/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific additional measures that will apply to controlled finishing units in his TB Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49072/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of herd numbers that have been re-designated as dealer numbers since 1 January 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49073/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce financial support for tillage farmers, considering the income crisis currently being faced by the sector due to low grain prices and high costs of production [49329/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the targeted solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons is still in operation; if so, the criteria for the scheme; the way in which a person can avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48055/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports available to a household facing high electricity bills due to essential medical equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48060/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding supports available to community groups (details supplied) seeking funding assistance towards the cost of a new ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48545/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding supports available to community groups (details supplied) seeking funding assistance towards the cost of a second-hand ambulance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48546/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the means by which he is examining incentives and structural changes to make a military career accessible to a wider range of candidates, and to encourage existing personnel to extend their military careers, including rewarding long service and broadening eligibility criteria. [48991/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to a nationwide programme for transition year and third level students, with a view to achieving the target of 11,500 personnel and better representation of women at all levels of the Defence Forces. [48990/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposals submitted by his Department to the EU Commission on the review of the Nitrates Directive that is currently taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49074/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports available to a household facing high electricity bills due to essential medical equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48059/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No.333 of 27 March 2025, with regard to the four vacancies in the driving training school in a college (details supplied), if these posts have been filled; if not the reason; when is it intended that these posts be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49266/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to consider removing the age eligibility of two years and eight months by 31 August for the free ECCE scheme, allowing children to have two free years of preschool regardless of their starting age, preventing an extra cost on parents of children who are ready for preschool before two years and eight months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49009/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the OPW plans in place for the vacant Garda station in Templederry, Nenagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49338/25]

New lobbying 30 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 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
- Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss the ongoing policy challenges in the sports sector
TikTok Communications
- Online safety
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth work funding and Budget 2026
- Youth Work policy
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel hosted launch event for our Pre-Budget Submission 2026. It comprised a panel discussion with speakers from community and voluntary organisations and an overview of The Wheel's priorities for Budget 2026. We invited Ministers, TDs and Senators from the most relevant departments and joint Oireachtas committees and several attended in person.
The Representative Church Body Education and Training
- General briefing on issues facing schools which included seeking an increase to the primary schools capitation grant.
County Tipperary Chambers of Commerce Local Government
- Advocacy for the establishment of Clonmel BIDs and support for the Clonmel 2030 Vision to regenerate and promote the town center.
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Education for Children with Special Educational Needs
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.
Ibec Budgetary matters
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
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
Friends of the Earth Finance
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Children and Youth Affairs
- To explain Meta’s position on app-store age verification.
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
Insight Consultants Economic Development and Industry
- Introduce local TD to company recycling plastic waste
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing for political representatives in Buswell's Hotel, Dublin on the biomethane sector and the policy / support requirements for the mobilisation of the sector.