Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 12 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 65 questions · 81 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

Voted against 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

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 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 2 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Pádraig Rice

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 7 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the total expense incurred on the TFI live app for each of the past five years; the total spent to date in 2025; and the projected expenditure for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74011/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport his views on the TFI Live app and its description of being "real time" when there are numerous reports of buses not running, but yet those buses still appear on the TFI Live app and passenger screens at bus stops. [74012/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport when his Department intends to approve the Strategic Assessment Report for the Cork southern distributor link multi-modal route. [2966/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health whether the cold cap/scalp cooling machine in CUH is in operation; the number of times in each of the past 12 months it has been used; the number of patients that have been treated using it; and whether training has been provided for the chemo therapy nurses in order to use it. [2943/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health whether the linear accelerator in CUH is currently in use; and the number of patients treated or assessed using it during each of the past 12 months. [2944/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the response she and the EU proposes to take in the event of the US taking military action to exert control over Greenland. [2767/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if in the instance of a social housing assistance income assessment being undertaken and that the decision is disputed by applicant after appeal with the local authority, the applicant has any recourse by way of appeal to his Department or other sources. [2936/26]

New lobbying 7 returns

Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to Sinn Féin TDs and Senators outlining evidence on the role of vaping as a smoking cessation tool for adult smokers, and highlighting potential implications of proposed flavour restrictions for individuals who use vaping to quit or reduce smoking.
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Policy recommendations Ireland's position on the EU's multiannual financial framework 2028-2034
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
Port of Cork Company Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter outlining why the Port of Cork is the ideal location for Ireland's first Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 6 votes · 0 questions · 29 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 29 returns

Society of the Irish Motor Industry Taxation
- Budget 2026 - the key issues for SIMI in Budget 2026 were taxation and incentive policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly Electric Vehicle (EV) Supports and EV charging infrastructure and in relation to tax, no increases in VRT, Road Tax or BIK in Budget 2026.
Localise Youth and Community Service CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting on Tuesday 30th Sept Minister with Jerry Buttimer DRDCG regarding the development of the National Youth Volunteer Portfolio.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 20 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Taxation · Environment
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- 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)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Agri Taxation - Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- 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
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
Port of Cork Company Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter outlining why the Port of Cork is the ideal location for Ireland's first Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility
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
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- 3 separate emails covering Pobal report, EnergyCloud Pre Budget Submission and EnergyCloud Monthly Wasted Energy Report
Shine Health
- Meeting between Shine CEO and Minister Buttimer to discuss challenges faced by the sector and highlight the work of Shine
Godland Group Housing
- Introduction to a housing initiative focused on affordable housing through a new alternative, debt-free mortgage model. The package includes approximately €50–60 billion in foreign direct investment to support the delivery of c.350,000 affordable, sustainable homes.

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 0 questions · 24 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 24 returns

Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Requested support for the establishment of a startup campus in Sandyford
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Marine
- Engagement with, Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister, Minister for State, select MEP s and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Gov
National Bus and Rail Union Justice and Equality
- Transport Police Force to be operated by An Garda Síochána
DCC plc Transport
- A letter to An Taoiseach discussing the Diesel Rebate Scheme.
Temporis Ireland Development and Zoning
- Invitation to the launch of Enterprise Irelabd Build to Innovate Programme at the Longview Estates Ltd / CField Development, Cork
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Ireland Global Climate Financing
Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service Public Expenditure and Reform
- Submitted a letter to An Taoiseach requesting increase in budget as part of Mental Health Reform Group.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Health
- Israel / Gaza
- Ratification of ILO Convention No 192 on Biological Hazards in the Working Environment (2025)
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
Port of Cork Company Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter outlining why the Port of Cork is the ideal location for Ireland's first Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility
Waterford Chamber of Commerce EU Affairs
- EU Presidency meetings in Ireland
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Request a meeting. Abnormal wide loads. Congratulations on appointement. Congratulations on appointment. Congratulations on appointment. Road Transport petition. Trade impack of proposed EU fleet greening mandates. Holyhead inccendent.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Issues related to health policy
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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech & Hate crime
Simon Communities of Ireland Community
- Signed letter asking for enhanced communications channels on policy development with stakeholders
Fórsa trade union Employment
- Letter from Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD regarding concerns around media reports that that the warrant of one of the Deputy Chairmen of the Labour Court was not being renewed. Concerns were raised that individuals should be able to vindicate their legal rights and to have access to justice in the Labour Court which needs to be sufficiently resourced to function effectively.
Godland Group Housing
- Introduction to a housing initiative focused on affordable housing through a new alternative, debt-free mortgage model. The package includes approximately €50–60 billion in foreign direct investment to support the delivery of c.350,000 affordable, sustainable homes.
Ecocem Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his advisors

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 6 votes · 54 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 54 total

Health 35 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to an equivalent hormone replacement therapy scheme in another jurisdiction (details supplied); if she will conduct an equality impact assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74723/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 378 of 16 October 2025, if the HSE Service Improvement Programme’s review of the existing provision of limb prosthetic services has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74858/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if a decision not to reimburse a treatment will be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74859/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she has been made aware of the concerns raised with the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74860/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason routine school dental check-ups have not taken place in a primary school in County Kilkenny (details supplied), resulting in a child aged ten years not having received any school dental examination to date; the length of time children in this age cohort are currently waiting for a check-up in the area; the measures being taken to address delays in the school dental service in Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75072/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the measures currently in place for those seeking delayed reconstruction surgery in a timely manner after a mastectomy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75087/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if there is a designated pathway in place to access delayed breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy in a timely manner within the public system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75088/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a new unit (details supplied) in Cork City; the timeline for hand over of this unit; if an application to register the service has been submitted to HIQA; the expected move in date for residents; if information will be issued to families and advocates with respect to the move in date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75089/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the date she is working towards, to introduce legislation concerning safeguard proposals relating to the deprivation of liberty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1422/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 2579 of 8 September 2025, the position regarding the programme for Government commitment to review the drugs reimbursement process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1423/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 169 of 20 November 2025, to provide further details with respect to the small number of proposed amendments to the Dentists Act 1985 (details supplied); the timeline she is working towards in introducing the Bill to provide for continuing professional development for dentists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1496/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 353 of 10 December 2025, to provide a timeline for handover of each of the seven community nursing units (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1497/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 340 of 10 December 2025, the reason the majority of regional sustainability and energy officers are not on permanent contracts (details supplied); to outline the rational for this over-reliance on contract workers; if these workers will be offered permanent contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1498/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to confirm that a new practice is in place in public hospitals with respect to admissions (details supplied); if a memo or directive has been issued to public hospitals instructing them to begin admitting patients in this manner; if so, the date at which this was issued; to provide a copy of said memo or directive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1499/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 970 of 9 December 2025, if a matter (details supplied) was brought to the attention of her predecessor or officials in her Department when appointing a Chair; the reasons they deemed this matter not to impact the Chair’s independence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1500/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if it is the case that a service is no longer operational in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); if so, the reason; if there are plans to reinstate the service; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1692/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if it is the case that a service is no longer provided in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); if so, the reason; if there are plans to reinstate this clinic; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1693/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programme for men; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1697/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the audit into governance and equity in patient access and waiting list management at Children's Health Ireland (CHI), which she previously told the Oireachtas Committee on Health that she expected audit be published in December 2025; the reason for the delay; the revised timeline for publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1698/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason no hospital patient safety indicators reports for the South/South West Hospital Group have been published since June 2025; the timeline for publication of the remaining monthly reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1699/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she is considering progressing the two specific actions outlined in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1700/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 448 of 13 November 2025, the status of the implementation plan for the 2019 national oral health policy, Smile agus Sláinte; if the HSE senior leadership team has completed its review; if it has been sent to her for consideration; if so, the date on which she received it; the timeline for publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2307/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the location of each of the 177 acute beds to be delivered under the 2026 HSE National Service Plan, in tabular form. [2308/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the location of each of the 428 community beds to be delivered under the 2026 HSE National Service Plan, in tabular form. [2309/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for delivery of each of the surgical hubs in Dublin north, Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford, which, according to the HSE National Service Plan 2026, are to be delivered in 2026; the current status of each hub; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2310/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason for the gap between expected activity and projected outturn in respect of GP trainees, outlined in the HSE National Service Plan 2026 (details supplied); the steps she is taking to ensure that the 2026 aim for expected activity is reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2311/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the National Office for Trauma Services’ review of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service; if a final draft was issued to the HSE’s chief clinical officer and national director for services and schemes by the end of October 2025, as had previously been indicated; to provide a timeline for publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2312/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the National Office for Trauma Services’ review of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) examined a proposal to change the HEMS crewing model to a physician inclusive service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2313/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if consideration will be given to establishing an expert panel on the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service model (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2314/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of consultant contracts in Children Health Ireland, by type, principal site and speciality, in tabular form (details supplied). [2315/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1104 of 18 November 2025, if a similar “snapshot” can be provided for all patients included in the external expert review established following the independent audit of hip surgeries at CHI and Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2316/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will commence section 232 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 in January 2026; if not, the expected timeline for commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2317/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of her plan to standardise the opening hours of all injury units to provide a seven-day service from 8am to 8pm, including bank holidays; the injury units which are still not operating these standardised hours; the current opening hours of each site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2721/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1080 of 18 November 2025, the status of the HSE’s engagements with Cork City Council with respect to the road access issue identified at the St. Stephen’s Hospital site; the proposed location for the elective hospital in Cork (details supplied); if a solution has been found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2729/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 240 of 26 March 2025, to identify the recommendations which still need to be fully implemented in the National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026; the actions required to fully implement each of the outstanding recommendations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2814/26]
Children 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the progress made in addressing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 so the action that seeks the development of a "formal policy on respite, including agreed access and prioritisation criteria"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1417/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the progress made in addressing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 in terms of action A6.1 "Complete Personalised Budgets pilot and its evaluation, in line with recommendation of Task Force on Personalised Budgets"; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1418/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the progress made in addressing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 in terms of action A9.2 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1419/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the progress made in addressing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 in terms of action A9.4 (details supplied); and to make the aggregated data on account scale publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1420/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of the progress made in addressing the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 action A15.4 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1421/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the current progress in implementing the Transforming Lives/ Time to Move on from Congregated Settings strategy; the current number of individuals with a disability living in a congregated setting; the number of people with disabilities who have been transitioned to independent living from congregated settings annually since 1 January 2022 to date; the number of people with disabilities who have been admitted or housed in congregated settings annually since 1 January 2022 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1442/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of individuals aged under 65 residing in nursing homes; the total number of individuals who have been transitioned to their own home annually since 1 Jan 2023 to date; the average time the discharge process takes; the measures in place to improve the quality of life and independence of people under 65 who continue to reside in nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1443/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of disabled people who are in receipt of intensive support packages currently; the number of people who are currently on assessment/waiting lists for these packages; and number of people the Minister plans to provide packages for next year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1444/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details on the progress made by working groups on personal assistance and home support to define personal assistance and home care services, develop policy, eligibility and prioritisation criteria, and examine the appropriate standards and form of regulatory oversight in the light of the work underway on regulating the statutory home care scheme, as outlined in the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1445/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [68414/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [70180/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a detailed update on a policy announcement made last year (details supplied); to provide a timeline for when guidance on this will be issued to unions and other relevant stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1460/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a detailed update on her Department’s progress on the tender process for a Cork school since December (details supplied); the timeline for when the tender is due to be released; the reasons for these delays; if her Department is aware of the deadline imposed on this school’s current site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2306/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of offences recorded by An Garda Síochána under sections (details supplied); the number of prosecutions brought in each case; the number of convictions in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3192/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of offences aggravated under section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024 have been recorded in proceedings as per section 8(4) of the Act, to outline which protected characteristic or characteristics were recorded in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3311/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74608/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, in light of new findings, his position has changed with respect to the transfer and sale of homes in Cork (details supplied); if he has instructed his officials to review the submission and its findings; if he will now engage meaningfully with a group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1701/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the issues surrounding parking limitations at Cork Kent Station (details supplied); the actions taken by his Department to address these issues; if alternative parking arrangements are being considered for the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2722/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the in-depth analysis of swimming pool provision in Ireland being carried out under the National Swimming Strategy due to be published this year; if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence in relation to the strategy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3191/26]

New lobbying 19 returns

COPE Galway CLG Finance
- Launch of ‘Telling It Like It Is 3: Experiences of Older People at End-of-Life 2025 by Alliance of Age Sector NGOs, using the National End of Life Survey to highlight priorities: communication, access to key people/help, community care and bereavement support.
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association issued written communications to selected members of the Oireachtas following statements made during a Dáil debate on vaping, providing factual information and evidence on vaping and nicotine products, including youth use, smoking cessation, flavours, and potential implications of proposed regulatory measures.
Polio Survivors Ireland Health
- Emailed Chair of Joint Health Committee to seek further engagement on issues raised at AV room event and impact of Pay and Numbers Strategy on Primary Care Staffing
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Health
- Written statement in response to the Joint Committee on Health’s call for evidence on issues relating to rare diseases, including access to and reimbursement for medicines.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Letter to Pádraig Rice TD re: Formally classifying COVID-19 as an occupational disease in Ireland
The Medical Protection Society Limited Justice and Equality
- The implementation of pre-action protocols and the impact the current legal system is having on doctors and patients
ShoutOut Justice and Equality
- Invite to DPOs to attend launch of Know Your Rights Guide produced by ShoutOut, ICCL, & TENI
Rosetta Care Ltd Health
- Increased funding supports to independent nursing home operators, legislative changes review, budget submission
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 · 3 returns Housing
- Visit to homeless services and broad discussion around current challenges in addressing housing and homelessness in the Southwest, and policy measures that would assist in services being more effective.
- 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
Port of Cork Company Energy and Natural Resources
- A letter outlining why the Port of Cork is the ideal location for Ireland's first Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER) facility
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Issues related to health policy
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Attendence at Simon Week Cork
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
- Statements on the use of vapes and nicotine products by young people and adolescents
Alliance of Age Sector NGOs Health
- Cross party group of TDs and Senators attending open-invitation meeting at the Audio Visual (AV) Room, Leinster House
Fórsa trade union Health
- Seeking changes to hiring practices in the HSE. Specifically backfilling maternity leave roles

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 4 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the review in relation to work visa arrangements for individuals in high-demand roles, such as in the STEM area - in particular, the rule that an employer must employ at least 50% of non-national workers from the EEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1717/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners insist on the 1% stamp duty rate on new residential properties being applied to the selling price of the new property as opposed to the selling price minus the 13.5% VAT rate (details supplied); and the procedure that is in place to ensure reimbursement of the overpayment of stamp duty. [1350/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the schoolbooks scheme can be examined to take account of schools, particularly post-primary schools, that use chromebooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1691/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the ban on new boilers under the older person grant, if he will revise the grant scheme to allow for other forms of heating systems, such as electric heaters, to be installed. [74861/25]