Cork North-West — week of Mon, 12 Jan

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 25 questions · 170 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Uisce Éireann Infrastructure Delivery, Accountability and Repair Timelines

2026-01-14 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 6 questions · 76 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his engagement with companies developing AI technologies to ensure that responsible and ethical tools are being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1748/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assistance being given to SMEs and start-ups on the recently published Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity, specifically on the eight measures in this action plan relating to AI and digital adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1747/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection for the data his Department holds relating to any youth unemployment increases in certain sectors due to the rollout of AI; the sectors that have been identified as high risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2889/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the key measures to be taken to tackle poverty in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2888/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport if he can urgently commit funding for improvement and safety works to be carried out on the N22, east of Macroom to Ballincollig, given the high number of road incidents on this stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2869/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on implementation of enhanced bus services for routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2868/26]

New lobbying 76 returns

BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre- Budget Submission.
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 70 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Taxation · Heritage · Environment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Biosecurity
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Stock Relief - Agri Taxation
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Agri Taxation - Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
- Mountain Access Projects
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Dog Control
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
Cork Simon Community · 2 returns Housing
- Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
- Submitted Cork Simon Home Truths research report: The Home-Stretch - The Risk of Poverty After Rent
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 6 votes · 19 questions · 80 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in expanding Local Link services in Cork; whether additional routes, increased frequency, or evening and weekend services are planned for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1352/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects that are planned or underway in towns and villages in Cork; the way in which rural communities are being supported to improve walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1353/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the investment that is planned to improve rail services serving Mallow to Tralee via Banteer, Millstreet, Rathmore and Killarney, including early morning connectivity (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1354/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the plans to address the current capacity and access issues within the transport sector for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1355/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the number of community involvement scheme applications on hand per local authority; the amount of time the applications are on hand; if he intends to increase funding for the scheme given the volume of applications in the pipeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1248/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been allocated for national and regional roads in Cork for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1247/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the amount being paid to a nursing home (details supplied) weekly, for the provision of a bed through the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1558/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the amount being paid to a nursing home (details supplied) weekly, for the provision of a bed through the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1559/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the amount being paid to a nursing home (details supplied) weekly, for the provision of a bed through the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1560/26]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the QQI Trust Ed Accreditation process; the number of applications that were received, and the number that have been awarded accreditation to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentice registrations across all construction trades from 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [2764/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if plans are in place to address the disparity between the number of registrations by electrical apprentices and the number of registrations by apprentice block layers and plasterers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2765/26]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the development of the next-generation sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1237/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his ambition for the future of tourism in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1238/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of individuals in Cork per Intreo area currently in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance and jobseeker’s benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1241/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the current average processing times for disability related payments for applicants in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1242/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of English language students enrolled in a facility (details supplied) who are currently in Ireland on a study visa (Stamp 2); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2154/26]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of social enterprises/community organisations currently involved in the community services programme; if he will provide the list of all organisations, per county; if he can briefly outline the work involved with each organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1424/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the new rules, from March 2026, for landlords, which allow them, their executors or families to terminate leases and sell properties when necessary to repay nursing home loans or distribute estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2761/26]

New lobbying 80 returns

South Leinster Citizens Information Service Community
- Launch of the Citizens Information Service National Strategy
BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre- Budget Submission.
DEBRA Ireland Health
- Debra contacted TDs and Senators to attend the launch of a review on the supports and services for Epidermolysis Bullosa and outlined recommendations for enhanced funding to improve supports and services. Copies of the recommendations and Debra 'asks' were provided
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 70 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Taxation · Heritage · Environment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Biosecurity
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Stock Relief - Agri Taxation
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Agri Taxation - Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
- Mountain Access Projects
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Dog Control
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
Cork Simon Community · 2 returns Housing
- Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
- Submitted Cork Simon Home Truths research report: The Home-Stretch - The Risk of Poverty After Rent
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
ALONE Social Protection
- Meeting request to members of Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 0 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 13 returns

St. Joseph's Foundation Health
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers following a Breakfast Fundraising event.
Neurodiversity Sandymount CLG Education and Training
- Sharing views on education for neurodivergent children
Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocating for two Jack and Jill families who were denied placements in a local special school in Kerry (St. Francis Special School) due to a systematic procedural error.
BoyleSports Taxation
- 2026 Pre-Budget Submission - Letter with a meeting invite sent to relevant Ministers and TD's in relation to BOYLE Sports 2026 Pre- Budget Submission.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland Education and Training
- Enforcing of outlined duties to be carried out by SNAs as identified in circular 0030 2014 issued by the Dept of Education.
Down Syndrome Ireland · 4 returns Education and Training
- Update on various education matters for children with Down syndrome
- Seeking Clarification on numbers of vacant special classes nationally.
- Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
- Seeking Clarification on the issues around the removal of Foundation Level at Post Primary school
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
Cork Simon Community · 2 returns Housing
- Various aspects relating to single adult homelessness, including extent of single adult homelessness in the Southwest, rough sleeping, homeless deaths in the Southwest, mental health and homelessness, and exclusion.
- Submitted Cork Simon Home Truths research report: The Home-Stretch - The Risk of Poverty After Rent
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment