Wicklow — week of Mon, 15 Sept

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 15 Sept – 21 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 22 questions · 233 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 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 1 vote · 3 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the progress at securing a primary radar system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49099/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans for accommodation at the Manor Kilbride Army Camp and Range, County Wicklow. [49267/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given the frequent long delays for electricity connections on newly built houses, if there are plans to ensure available capacity and a timely response from the ESB to ensure no delays in housing delivery. [49109/25]

New lobbying 22 returns

Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- TD's and Senators attended our Oireachtas day on the 12th June and met with NHI members.
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.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Social Protection
- Challenges in Securing Planning Permission in Rural Ireland
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
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.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Met to discuss the SLP bill and the Informal Cross Party Oireachtas Committee on Property Market Reform.
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.
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Correspondence concerning the potential risks of undisclosed VAT liabilities within the taxi industry, and strategies for addressing the application of the reverse-charge mechanism in Ireland
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Ibec · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Finance · Economic Development and Industry
- PII Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
- Financial Services Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Aviation leasing industry in Ireland
Friends of the Earth Finance
- Advocacy on Budget 2026
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing · Finance
- Discussed priorities for IPAV
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 1 vote · 13 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Climate 5 questions
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will expand the warmer homes scheme to include solar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if consideration will be given to reform the Public Service Obligation Levy to make it income-sensitive and progressive given its disproportionate impact on low-income households. [48995/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will transpose the EU definition of energy poverty into Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48996/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the action his Department is taking to identify the source of the river Blackwater fish kill; for an update on the work carried out to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48998/25]
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will commit to introducing a statutory energy poverty strategy that integrates energy efficiency, affordability and climate justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48997/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm whether any area off Portmarnock Beach is officially licensed for razor shell fishing; the enforcement measures in place to address reports of unlicensed vessels operating in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48935/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of unlicensed vessels partaking in unauthorised razor shell fishing off Portmarnock Beach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48936/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment that has been made of the environmental impact of razor shell dredging off Portmarnock Beach, including the displacement of marine life and the effect on beach conditions and a public amenity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48937/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the stage 3 process for a school (details supplied) began; the processes involved in Stage 3; the length of time on average Stage 3 will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48634/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim arrangements in place to financially compensate parents impacted by the lack of school bus services at the start of this school year; when interim arrangements will come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48635/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 has not yet been commenced; the timeline for its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48938/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for the up-to-date figures of those on the waiting list for an assessment of need across the country, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49357/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-18 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if the neurorehabilitation centre in Bray, County Wicklow is now fully operational; if not, when it is expected to become fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49488/25]

New lobbying 35 returns

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'.
Fair Seas Ireland · 3 returns Environment
- Phone call with Jennifer Whitmore to discuss MPA Bill progress as a new Oirechtas committee member
- Letters to Malcolm Byrne, Jennifer Whitmore requestings to speak at Climate Oireachtas Committee
- Av room presentation to Oireachtas members in attendance about marine protected area legislation
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Energy and Natural Resources
- Just Transition
Coalition 2030 Environment
- Email to Jennifer Whitmore TD to request she submits a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
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.
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Irish Green Building Council 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.
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 3 returns Environment
- Fair Seas AV Room presentation to Oireachtas members in attendance. SWAN is a partner of Fair Seas so attended.
- Tagged Jennifer Whitmore congratulating her on her bill to put a memorandum on commercial sprat fishing
- SWAN staff met with Jennifer Whitmore TD to discuss what areas of work SWAN is doing and what areas of concern we have and some recommendations.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Opportunity Green Environment
- Opportunity Green briefing on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme shared with members of the Committee on Climate,Environment and Energy
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited Health
- Meeting to discuss cystic fibrosis in Ireland and access to medicines for CF
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of BGE investment in energy sector
Bord Gáis Energy Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Overview of BGE investment in energy sector
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
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.
Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Sent the Centre for Environmental Justice's Pre Budget Submission.
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Nicotine products
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.
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 · 3 returns Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Climate Committee Programme of Work
- Communications with Members Climate Committee on Carbon Budgets and Climate Policy
- Providing Information on Data Centres & AI
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Ireland's Climate Targets 2026 - 2030
Dogs Trust Agriculture
- Invite to Paws for a Cause event
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland Environment
- New EU Multi-annual financial framework, MFF for EU 27 Heads of State EU Council Meeting 26-27 June 2025
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting Request and Introduction
Red Flag Consulting Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance Pre-Budget Submission and Meeting Outreach

John Brady — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 6 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Justice 5 questions
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of large-scale accommodation contracts currently in place in Wicklow for Ukrainian accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48494/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the cost of contracts, to date, in Wicklow for large-scale Ukrainian accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48495/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the duration of contracts for large scale Ukrainian accommodation in Wicklow; when these began and will cease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48496/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Emergency Refurbishment Programme was used to convert buildings for Ukrainian accommodation; the breakdown of costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48497/25]
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department promoted the offer a home scheme in Wicklow for Ukrainian accommodation; the number of properties used or currently being used; the cost to date in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48498/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-17 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health if the drug cemiplimab is available in Ireland; if it is covered under the medical card scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49145/25]

New lobbying 10 returns

Care Alliance Ireland Communications
- CAI was a signatory to a sectoral letter re: Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Fórsa trade union Education and Training
- Letter and emails seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers. There was also a briefing held for Oireachtas members in the Oireachtas AV room.
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
Bryanstown Communications Transport
- Wrote to secretariat and chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023 - also contacted other Oireachtas members to seek their support in championing said issue
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Oireachtas Engagement with Civil Society Organisations
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
Cormac McKay Transport
- Annual National Household Travel Survey

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 14 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 14 returns

HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Invitation to HAIL Annual Report Launch
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Retrofitting Supports for energy Poverty
Lir Communications Ltd · 2 returns Housing · Education and Training
- Letter to introduce the ILEA and to request a meeting to discuss industry priorities.
- Letter requesting a meeting to highlight Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and its potential as a national resource.
Alice Public Relations Housing
- Housing Alliance Campaign: focusing on the role Approved Housing Bodies are playing to help solve the housing crisis and their vision for the future
CPSMA Budgetary matters
- Increase in capitation and funding for primary mangagement bodies
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Meetings with individual Oireachtas members to discuss Positive Pathways campaign
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Pre-budget submission 2026
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Letter to Oireachtas Housing Committee
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Friends of the Earth Housing
- Input into Housing Committee Work Programme
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Social Protection
- Bereaved Partner’s Bill 2025
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Macra's prebudget document launch and lobby day

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 152 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 152 returns

Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
The Irish Academy of Engineering Energy and Natural Resources
- Need for Ireland to start considering Nuclear Energy as part of our energy mix to ensure future energy security
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste in relation to the proposed increase of almost 17% in personal injury awards currently with the Minister for Justice, that is soon to come before Cabinet.
Cork Chamber · 12 returns Environment · Health · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Trade · Tourism · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Justice and Equality · Education and Training · Housing
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
- A meeting between Cork Chamber and the Tánaiste
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Foreign Affairs
- Regarding the no fly policies in occupied territories
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Trade · Environment · Agriculture · EU Affairs · Finance
- Government Trade Forum
- Water Quality - Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
- Farming Priorities Meeting
- Brexit Stakeholder Forum
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- EU-US Trade Agreement
- National Economic Dialogue (NED) 2025
Irish Association of Social Workers Foreign Affairs
- The IASW deplores the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, and we condemn the relentless genocidal actions by the Israeli government that has resulted in more than 50,000 deaths, including thousands of women and children. Many thousands more have been maimed, injured, and traumatised and face starvation in the coming days and weeks, as well as ongoing risk of death and injury, unless decisive international action is taken to stop the killing.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Reported increase in racially motivated violence and aggression toward migrants, particularly affecting internationally educated nurses and midwives within the Indian community
Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality
- Letter to Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Minister O'Callaghan from Irish refugee and migrant organisations giving recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
Fórsa trade union Foreign Affairs
- Letter from Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary to Mr. Jim O’Callaghan TD, Minister for Justice. This letter questions the decision to deny visas to children due to participate in the proposed GAA Palestine visit to Ireland. It highlights Fórsa’s sponsorship of the team kit, the longstanding bonds between the Irish and Palestinian peoples, and the union’s concern for the welfare of the children involved.
Irish Venture Capital Association Economic Development and Industry
- Measures to mobilise private capital to equity investment
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
KARE Promoting People with Intellectual Disabilities Public Expenditure and Reform
- Kare (Promoting Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities) are members of the umbrella organisation National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers (NFVSP) which represents over 53 organisations nationally. Kare participated in a campaign organised by the NFVSP on the General Election 2026 to highlight issues facing people with intellectual disability and their families.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) · 2 returns Housing
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market
- To outline issues facing landlords in the private rental market.
Ruhama Justice and Equality
- Ruhama hosting an international conference on combatting pornography, sexual exploitation and sexual violence
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
British Irish Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Trade
- Sent Pre Budget Submission with proposals to strengthen UK-Ireland trade and investment. Measures included strengthening and securing the Irish economy through fiscal discipline in current expenditure, while safeguarding capital spending for key infrastructure projects.
- Invited to Speak at our Annual Trade Conference in Dublin
Home and Community Care Ireland Justice and Equality
- Insurance Reform
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Increased resources for children's palliative care
Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Foreign Affairs
- Letter to Minister for Foreign Affairs asking for stronger measures to end Israel's illegal occupation of Palestine and genocide in Gaza
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- YAP Ireland National Event 2025
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Labour shortage inpacting the haulage sector. Holyhead Port scheduled sailings. Employment permits. Rosslare Europort-Operational issues. EU & Greening of corporate fleets.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025
Fennell Public Affairs Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- IBD treatment in Ireland
National Women's Council of Ireland Local Government
- Gender Quotas Alliance
Irish Travel Agents Association Justice and Equality
- Proposed increase in personal injury awards.
Irish Exporters Association · 2 returns Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
- Irish Exporters Association Budget Submission
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Invitation to Picasso exhibition opening
TikTok Communications
- Investment in Ireland, Project Clover and A.I.
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with the Tánaiste on Amazon's investment in Ireland & the EU
Mental Health Reform Health
- PBS Campaign
Aer Lingus Transport
- Discuss government proposals for legislative action to address planning issues at Dublin Airport
Roche · 2 returns Health · Economic Development and Industry
- Reform of national pricing and reimbursement systems for new medicines and sustainable increased investment in innovative medicines
- The development of a National Life Science Strategy should embrace international best practices through a coordinated, cross-departmental approach
Youth Work Ireland EU Affairs
- Representation on reappointment to European Economic and Social Committee
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
Unite the Union, Ireland Region Trade
- Letter outlining potential threat to jobs and skills at Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland and possible knock-on impacts on aerospace cluster in Republic of Ireland; request for meeting to explore ways in which government could use influence within EU to encourage Airbus to acquire all operations at Spirit AeroSystems facility
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Agriculture
- US tarriffs impact of sport horse sector.
- Issues and challenges facing sport horse sector
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Sandyford BID CLG Trade
- Made representations focused on being involved in the government trade forum
Avolon Transport
- Meeting request to provide briefing on aircraft leasing industry.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Finance
- AmCham Budget 2026 submission
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
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture
- Nitrates derogation & Habitats Directive: Concern that linking derogation to the Habitats Directive could impose new restrictions on over 100,000 non-derogation farmers.
- Generational renewal: Need balanced policies that support both new entrants and older farmers exiting or retiring.
- Mercosur Trade Agreement Strong opposition, arguing it would undermine Irish farmers with lower-standard imports.
- Farmer well-being and mental health advocacy
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Sharing a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines Budget 2026
Dooley's Hotel Public Expenditure and Reform
- Insurance Personal Injuries
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
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.
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.
Hume Brophy Economic Development and Industry
- To inform on Sazerac's footprint in Ireland and to share position on alcohol labelling.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President Vincent Roddy and delegate met with Tanaiste Simon Harris and Minister Heydon to discuss the INHFA policy priorities
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Recommendations to Government in response to Gaza genocide
Irish Wildbird Conservancy Environment
- Important Bird Areas for Seabirds in Ireland
Treoir (Federation of Services for Unmarried Parents and their Children) Social Protection
- Outreach An Taosieach Micheal Martin & Tanaiste Simon Harris for Kinship Care Week input drawing attention to Programme for Government commitment
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 6 returns Health
- US Tariffs and EU - Irish Response
- US Tariffs and EU - Irish Response
- Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
- Future Framework Agreement - issues concerning timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
- (i) EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation and Irish Government position on Intellectual Property Rights. (ii) EU and Irish competitiveness and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Future Framework Agreement
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Letter to Tanaiste about access to innovative treatment for Irish patients
Uplift · 3 returns Foreign Affairs · Communications · Trade
- Uplift members were asked to send emails and make phone calls to Simon Harris and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to expedite visa approvals for Palestinian children coming to play GAA in Ireland.
- On Uplift's social media channels, a video was posted asking that Simon Harris to ensure that the Government take steps to disallow the harmful recommender system algorithms used by social media companies.
- Uplift members emailed members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade and asked them to perform full pre-legislative scrutiny of the changes to the Arbitration Act that would allow the Government to ratify the CETA trade deal. Uplift members also emailed members of the cabinet asking them asking them not to give cabinet approval to amend the Arbitration Act.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Invitation to attend Pride Breakfast
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss ODA Spending
Glennon Brothers (Glennon Bros. Timber Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- Objection to Proposed increase to Personal Injury Awards
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.
National Union of Journalists · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Irish government decision to endore Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the IHRA definition on antisemitism definiton on antisemtism
- Irish government decision to endore Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the IHRA definition on antisemitism definiton on antisemtism
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Conversation with Tanaiste Simon Harris regarding the importance of ensuring Irish competitiveness in the current global uncertainty
Uisce Éireann Housing
- Meeting to update on discussions related to capital investment for UE and plans for the delivery of water and wastewater capacity to support Government housing targets.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Agriculture
- Attendance at National Economic Dialogue.
- Meeting with Tanaiste Harris on current farm policy issues.
Pfizer · 2 returns Trade · Health
- Raise concern about the impact of potential tariffs and related geo-political issues related to the pharmaceutical industry and pricing of medicines globally
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
Ibec · 8 returns Trade · Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- US Tariffs and EU Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
- Supporting a “zero for zero” EU-US tariff agreement in the medical technology sector
- Ibec response to the European Commission Information gathering notice under Regulation (EU) No 654/2014
- Proposed EU countermeasures to US tariffs
- Business concerns in relation to extension of powers to Agri-Food regulator
- Engineering Industries Ireland Budget 2026 Priorities
- Alcohol Labelling
- Infrastructure priorities for Competitiveness and Productivity Plan
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
The Bank of New York Mellon Banking and Financial Institutions
- Proposals to cultivate growth and competitiveness for the financial services industry in Ireland and Europe.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Engagement with Oireachtas members on health policy issues
Scale Ireland · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Government Trade Forum and Relevance to technology start-ups and scaling companies
- Budget 2026
Amnesty International Ireland · 6 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Ran a grassroots petition, "Tánaiste - use these three words - THIS IS GENOCIDEl", calling on the Tánaiste to recognise Israel's atrocities in Gaza as genocide
- Letter regarding EU-Israel Association Agreement, also requesting that the Taoiseach and Tánaiste recognise Israel's committing genocide in Gaza
- Letter urging attention to and action on situation of women searchers in Mexico where serious crisis of disappearances persists as documented in Amnesty's new research report
- Shared letter from AI's EU Office to EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs in advance of Foreign Affairs Council urging Ireland's support for our calls including suspension of EU-Israel Association Agreement, with annex of information on Israel's violations of international law
- Letter urging Irish Government to take unilateral action on EU-Israel Association Agreement and EU Council's failure to suspend it despite Israel’s clear violation of Article 2
- Letter requesting meeting with Tánaiste in capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss Irish Government action to help end ongoing genocide in Gaza, and to protect international rules based order from further degradation
J.P. Morgan SE Banking and Financial Institutions
- EU competitiveness; savings and investment union
Irish Medical Organisation Foreign Affairs
- Conflict in Gaza and Procurement Policy
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission to relevant stakeholders
daa plc Transport
- Meeting with Simon Harris to provide a general business update.
Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- DAFM emergency funding
Eli Lilly and Company Trade
- Discuss the risks of potential tariffs on the complex global supply chains for innovative medicines
Irish League of Credit Unions Budgetary matters
- Attendance at the National Economic Dialogue 16th of June 2025
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Euronext Dublin Pre-budget submission
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- LGBTI+ Rights
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC · 2 returns Health
- Industry meeting with Tánaiste on biopharmaceutical policy priorities
- Engagement with Tánaiste Simon Harris
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Communications · Children and Youth Affairs
- To discuss the European Commission's investigation of Meta under the Digital Markets Act.
- To explain Meta’s position on app-store age verification.
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
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter to request meeting to discuss Explorium’s positive role in science education for children and young people and to highlight Explorium's potential as a national resource.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
Macra na Feirme · 3 returns Agriculture
- Meeting with the Tanaiste on current agricultural issues including the nitrates derogation and trade deals
- Meeting on measures needed to aid greater farm succession and Generational Renewal
- Macra sets out its budget priorities at the National Economic Dialogue
ALONE Budgetary matters
- 2026 pre-budget submission
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Environment
- New EU Multi-annual financial framework, MFF for EU 27 Heads of State EU Council Meeting 26-27 June 2025
- National Maritime Security Strategy & Human Rights and Environmental issues with Green Hydrogen in Africa
Beefplan Movement Agriculture
- Matters of significance to Irish Cattle & Beef farmers
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Concern 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - ODA Helps Build a Better World
Irish Association of Investment Managers Foreign Affairs
- Ireland for Finance Strategy and an improvement in the temporary visa scheme for non-Irish workers.
Bayer Limited EU Affairs
- IPHA Delegation to meet with An Tánaiste on EU health legislation and policy matters (including GPL and Ireland's EU Presidency), as well as the domestic issue of the negotiation of the pricing and supply agreement.
John Gallagher Foreign Affairs
- Irish Government policy on Yazidi Community in Middle East
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- To raise concerns and recommendations in response to Revision 3 of the Political Declaration for the 2025 United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health, on which silence has been broken.