Wexford — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 9 questions · 241 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 James Browne

Voted against 1 Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 2 George Lawlor · Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 0 votes · 9 questions · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 4 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant ENT surgeons working in the public health service; her plans to expand this number; the international recommended best practice ratio for consultant ENT surgeons to population; the current ratio to population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48459/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of life-threatening calls that National Ambulance Service attended within 19-minutes in County Wexford in the first eight months of 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48460/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if medical card holders can recoup the cost of private dental work (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48606/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if medical card holders can recoup the cost of private dental work (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48607/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons under 18 years-of-age who are on an autism assessment waiting list in County Wexford; the length of time on the waiting list in each of the years from 2023 to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48457/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of student placements, by discipline offered to children's disability network teams within CHO5 in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48458/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of whole-time equivalent, WTE, vacancies, by job title, at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission; the estimated full-year costs of filling each of those vacancies; the timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48462/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of all secondary schools in Wexford that are taking part in phase 1 and phase 2 of the attendance initiative, Anseo pilot scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49251/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of applications for the Clár funding under measure 1 and measure 2 in 2024, and to-date in 2025; and the number of successful applications under each measure, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48461/25]

New lobbying 28 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Letter sent to all Chairs of Oireachtas Committees requesting a time to present to the Committee
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.
Montague Communications Ltd Employment
- Strengthen rights and protections for retail 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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Tobacco harm reduction and future regulation of nicotine products
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus
South West Wexford Family Resource Centre · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Food
- seeking support to access the correct information on a visa for young south african volunteer working with SWWFRC
- Engaged with TD regarding support for the community food bank, specifically seeking information on potential funding opportunities for the expansion of the service and exploring the possibility of a donated storage container.
TikTok Communications
- Investment in Ireland, Project Clover and A.I.
National Youth Council of Ireland Employment
- Sub Minimum Rates of Pay for Young people
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
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Employment
- Protections for workers on Employment Permits
Recorded Artists Actors Performers CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with officials on performers’ rights.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2026
- Small Firms Association Small Business Survey
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
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
Rehab Group Employment
- Request to table PQ on Wage Subsidy Scheme
Restaurants Association of Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Appeared before Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Irish ProShare Association Taxation
- IPSA is a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for employee share ownership. IPSA met with George Lawlor T.D. on 15 May 2025 on behalf of its members requesting support for reforms to the taxation of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislation for EOTS following recommendations highlighted in the Indecon Review of Taxation of Share Based Remuneration.

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 183 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 183 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to Minister James Browne for the HAIL Annual Report Launch
Galway Simon Community · 2 returns Housing
- Letter to Minister Naughton and Minister Naughton as follow up to meeting on June 13th outlining challenges faced by Galway Simon in undertaking a development of 10 one bed apartments in Galway City
- Meeting with Minister James Browne and Minister Hildegarde Naughton at Sómas, our new housing development. We outlined the delays experienced at various stages of the development
DNG Group Ltd. Housing
- Email dated 12 June 2025: from Keith Lowe to Minister for Housing RE Proposed Revised Rental Legislation. Attached Memo dated 11 June 2025. Email
Co-operative Housing Ireland Society Limited Housing
- Housing Funding
Cork Chamber · 7 returns Housing · Tourism · Energy and Natural Resources · Transport · Education and Training · Taxation
- A letter sent by Cork Chamber outlining priorities in terms of housing delivery as relevant to the National Development Plan
- 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 · 81 returns Agriculture · Finance · Social Protection · 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
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Pigs - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Water Quality - Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
- Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) objections to Planning
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - National Liming Scheme
- Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow & Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- Dog Control
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farms
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Equine- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- Protein Crop Supports
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Aquaculture
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Biosecurity
- Protein Crop Supports
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Designated Area Payments
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief (CAT)
- Mountain Access Projects
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Agri Taxation - Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Energy From Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy from Farms
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- Agri Taxation - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme (tyres)
- Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Taxation Measures to Support Climate Action
- Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Stock Relief - Agri taxation
- VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
- National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Focus Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- National Housing and Homeless plan being prepared by government
- Review of HAP Scheme
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'.
The Union of Retail ,Bar and Administrative Workers Employment
- EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wage
Fair Seas Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- Invitations to Minister O'Sullivan and Browne to a Fair Seas event in Wexford
- Tagging DPOs on Twitter - raising awareness levels of MPA process in Ireland and Europe
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Local Government
- Public Water Services
Fórsa trade union · 2 returns Local Government · Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter to John Cummins, Minister of State with special responsibility for Local Government and Planning, seeking Fórsa representation on the Local Democracy Taskforce under the “Independent and other experts” category.
- Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, in conjunction with ICTU group of unions to discuss water issues and the holding of a referendum on the public ownership of water in Ireland.
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.
NCBI Housing
- Home adaptations for people who are blind or vision impaired
Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Environment
- On behalf of members to make a pre-budget submission
- On behalf of members to inform on the work of The Irish Green Building Council
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
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Ruhama's upcoming international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
RIAI Housing
- Planning and Procurement. Architectural Technologists. Standards of Design. Employment of Architects.
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2025
IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc Housing
- Discussion on Delivery of Housing
Center for Independent Living Housing
- Meeting with Minister James Browne TD
National Women's Council of Ireland · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Housing · Local Government
- Budget 2026
- Violence against women and housing
- Violence against women and housing
- Gender Quotas Alliance
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Housing
- Submitted PQ to ask the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider introducing legislation to protect renters in digs accommodation, and if he will make a statement on the matter
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
Law Society of Ireland Taxation
- Law Society submission to the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Housing, and the Department of Finance on Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
Q4PR Housing
- Discussion on delivery of housing
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Defective Concrete Block Enhanced Grant Scheme
CCD Hotel Licence Limited Development and Zoning
- Letter to Minister Browne seeking a meeting to discuss timing of proposed SDZ Ministerial review
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- The Budget 2026. Representation at Oireachtas Committee.
Women for Election Local Government
- Terms of Reference for proposed Local Government Taskforce
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Housing
- Dublin Chamber Meet the Minister Event with James Browne
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG Budgetary matters
- A letter was sent to seek support for Leitrim Development Company's pre-budget submission, regarding Social Farming.
Anew Support Services CLG Housing
- Anew contacted government officials around securing supported accommodation for pregnant women and new mothers experiencing homelessness.
Dara Residential Services Community
- Disabiltiy and Socal Care
Greystar Ireland Development and Zoning
- Planning Court Resources
Túath Housing Association · 3 returns Housing
- Minister attend launch event for new Tuath Housing Association Cost Rental homes
- Pre-Budget submission sent by Tuath Housing Association to the Minister for Housing
- Scheme launch of Tuath Housing Association homes at Clonattin Village, Gorey, County Wexford
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth work funding and Budget 2026
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Finance
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
- AsIAm Pre Budget Submission
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
Sandyford BID CLG Finance
- Sent SBD's pre-budget submission to DPOs to seek their support for the association's objectives
Disability Federation of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter to editor (Irish Times) regarding under 65s in nursing homes
- DFI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- To discuss Rent Pressure Zones & Housing Policies.
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
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) · 3 returns Housing
- Meeting with Minister James Browne TD at 12.00pm 16 July
- letter to Minister James Browne re : Support for the National Housing Plan 2025-2030 and the immediate establishment of the Housing Activation Office
- CIF/IHBA Submission to the National Housing Plan – 2025-2030
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of a net zero energy system
DRES Developments Ltd Development and Zoning
- Email on the matters of housing policy, incorporating the National Planning Framework
Uplift · 2 returns Housing · Trade
- Uplift members were asked to phone Minister James Browne office to tell him to drop the proposal for habitual residency as a requirement for social housing. The request was also made on Uplift's social media platforms.
- 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.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Public Expenditure and Reform
- Delivery of Irish Infrastructure
Womens Aid · 2 returns Housing
- Meeting with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and his team.
- Letter seeking funding for evaluation of domestic violence and homelessness project.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 6 returns Budgetary matters · Housing · Economic Development and Industry · Energy and Natural Resources
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- VAT on Apartments
- Housing Allocation and Funding Report
- Policy supports required to address housing shortage and highlight its impact for the Experience Economy sector.
- CRU Decision to Update the Non-Domestic Tariff Framework
- PII Conference
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to the Minister for Housing regarding the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the need for further engagement regarding the matter
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
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- 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
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
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
ALONE Budgetary matters
- 2026 pre-budget submission
Irish Institutional Property Finance
- Pre budget submission on IIP policy priorities
Chambers Ireland Education and Training
- Investment in upskilling and apprenticeships to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 3 returns Environment · Heritage
- Planning and Development Act 2024
- Dereliction and Re-use of buildings. Section 1003A Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 tax relief for heritage property donation
- Blackwater fish kill

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 19 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
- Tillage Sector
- Mercosur Trade Deal
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.
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Proposals to help promote the Irish drinks sector
TikTok Communications
- Investment in Ireland, Project Clover and A.I.
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
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Submission priorities
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Small Firms Association - AI survey
- Small Firms Association Survey on AI
- 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
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Providing Information on Data Centres & AI
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre- Budget Submissions 2026
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
- Ready to Lead Programme 2025
- GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
- Tillage Sector
- Mercosur Trade Deal
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Inclusive Societies Training
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland