Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 20 Oct — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Oct – 26 Oct 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 50 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-10-21 · 2 votes

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 83–69

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Finance Bill 2025

2025-10-21 · 1 vote · Govt (Finance)

A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further pr…

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A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; and to provide for related matters.

The motion · motion passed 82–65

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Finance Bill 2025: Referral to Select Committee

2025-10-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 83–65

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Education (Amendment) Bill 2024

2025-10-21 · 2 votes · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 and certain regulations made under that Act for the purpose of allowing a certain timeframe to be specified in respect of students with sp…

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A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 and certain regulations made under that Act for the purpose of allowing a certain timeframe to be specified in respect of students with special educational needs when an application is made for admission to a school and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 80–65

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

The motion · motion passed 79–64

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 6 votes · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the acceptance of credit and debit card payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57096/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the Government’s position regarding permitting drivers and passengers with disabilities to use bus and taxi lanes, in line with existing parking certification, particularly in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57100/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57120/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57666/25]
Justice 4 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deportation flights chartered and otherwise that have occurred every year from Ireland since 2021; the associated costs to the State for each of those flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57097/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount spent by his Department on tackling racism each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57098/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57115/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57662/25]
Finance 3 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding reforms to the deemed disposal tax in respect of exchange traded funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57102/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57110/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57657/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on extending paid parental leave to those who become parents through surrogacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57101/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the vacant buildings owned by her Department or by agencies under the remit of her Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57104/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57651/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Taoiseach the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters. [57119/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Taoiseach the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57665/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57111/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57658/25]
Climate 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57105/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57652/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57107/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57654/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57099/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57116/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57109/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57656/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Youth the details of the vacant buildings owned by her Department or by agencies under the remit of her Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57108/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57655/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57114/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57661/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57118/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57664/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57103/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57650/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the details of the vacant buildings owned by her Department or by agencies under the remit of her Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57113/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57660/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57112/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57659/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57117/25]
- 2025-10-22 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total number of service contracts awarded to private consultancy firms, broken down by projects in IT, management, accounting and auditing, Department and cost, each year to date since 2000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57663/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the details of the vacant buildings owned by his Department or by agencies under the remit of his Department in Dublin 2, 4, 6, and 6W, including, the address and size in square meters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57106/25]

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 6 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [50152/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [48432/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the details of the correct contacts within the HSE to which a query should be sent (details supplied) to the HSE estates section. [56509/25]

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 6 votes · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Children 2 questions
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address the issue of NCS funding being reduced for parents who have to collect their children early from creche; if she is considering changes to NCS funding that will allow more flexibility for parents in such a position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57020/25]
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on a report (details supplied) on the end-to-end processes linked to publicly funded early learning and childcare schemes/programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57021/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [51781/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to engage with the Central Bank on the subject of bridging finance for older people seeking to right size; the engagements he has had with the Central Bank and commercial lenders to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56562/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine issues in correspondence (details supplied) affecting an amalgamation project for a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56557/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-10-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to encourage purpose built housing for older adults by designating it as a specific use class or housing typology, as has been done for purpose built student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56563/25]

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Irish SME Association Justice and Equality
- Legislation regarding upward only rent reviews