Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 12 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 112 questions · 55 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

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 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 6 votes · 45 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 45 total

Education 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current rules that prevent students in special schools from accessing transition year or an equivalent additional year; if she will ensure that these students have the same opportunity as their peers in mainstream schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74804/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department last reviewed Rule 64 -1 of the Rules for National Schools in relation to the upper age limit for attendance at special schools; whether consideration is being given to amending this rule; whether an implementation timeline has been identified for any such amendment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74805/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures which are currently in place to facilitate access to an additional year of education for students in special schools with the highest level of need; whether exemptions or other administrative arrangements are used for this purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74806/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the 1 October deadline for applications requiring a letter of eligibility from the National Council for Special Education for enrolment in special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74812/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a legislative basis for the 1 October deadline applied by the National Council for Special Education for letters of eligibility for special school enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74813/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider waiving or extending the 1 October deadline for NCSE letters of eligibility in exceptional circumstances where a child’s assessment changes after that date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74814/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way the National Council for Special Education communicated the introduction of the 1 October deadline to parents and schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74815/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason parents are being prevented from applying to special schools without a letter of eligibility when schools’ admission policies remain in place and receipt of such a letter does not guarantee a place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74816/25]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of personnel employed across all State agencies that support special education in post primary schools (details supplied); the total annual expenditure associated with these roles, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2711/26]
Health 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 828 of 25 February 2025 (details supplied), when and by whom the decision was taken to exclude medical scientists who retired before 1 January 2024 from receiving the pay parity increases recommended by the Labour Court;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2511/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 828 of 25 February 2025 (details supplied) if she has considered whether excluding retired medical scientists from the Labour Court-recommended pay adjustments is consistent with past practice on pension parity for public servants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2512/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 828 of 25 February 2025 (details supplied), if she will review the implementation of the Labour Court’s recommendation on pay parity for medical scientists to ensure that those who retired before 1 January 2024, including those who returned to support the health service during COVID-19 and the cyberattack, are treated fairly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2513/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the maternity care changes planned for implementation in January 2026; the objectives of these changes; the assessment undertaken of their impact on choice, continuity of care and perinatal mental health supports; the consultation carried out with service users and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2703/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the locations within CHO9 where community intervention teams are located; and the areas that each CIT covers, in tabular form. [2706/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant urologist and transplant surgeons based at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2707/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the hours and days of the week where CT scans, MRI scans and so on, are carried out at Beaumont Hospital; the average wait time for consultants to get results back from each type of scan carried out at this hospital, especially after hours or at the weekends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2708/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current WTE staffing complement at the Health Protection Surveillance Centre and the National Health Protection Office with responsibility for surveillance, risk assessment and screening protocol development, by grade and speciality, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2709/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current eligibility criteria for access to publicly funded in vitro fertilisation treatment, including the basis for any requirements related to marital or relationship status; whether her Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, a review of the criteria to ensure they are fair, inclusive and reflective of modern family structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3050/26]
Enterprise 7 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to support the development of a Dublin Bay heritage centre to enhance tourism, protect maritime heritage and increase year-round visitor numbers in Dublin Bay North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1793/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures currently in place within his Department to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Dublin Bay North facing rising operating costs, including energy, insurance and labour costs; the number of enterprises in the constituency that have accessed State supports administered by his Department or its agencies, in each of the years 2023 to 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions his Department is taking to support regional and community-based tourism projects in 2026, particularly in Dublin Bay North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1751/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will examine the financial burden on businesses and non-EEA employees associated with the €1,500 cost of renewing a general employment permit after the initial two-year period; if consideration will be given to reducing or restructuring these fees to ensure that the cost is not disproportionately placed on either immigrant workers or small and medium enterprises, many of whom are currently under significant financial pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69884/25]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of concerns regarding restaurants charging corkage fees of between €35 and €40 on customer-provided non-alcoholic wine, in some cases at the same rate as corkage for high value alcoholic wine; if his Department has considered whether this practice raises consumer fairness or transparency issues, particularly for those who do not consume alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2701/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of concerns regarding the pricing of non-alcoholic wine in restaurants, where it is, in some cases, charged at a similar price to alcoholic wine, including prices of approximately €40 per bottle; if any guidance exists for the hospitality sector on the pricing of non-alcoholic products from a consumer protection perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2702/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE event manager staff, by gender, that are directly employed by Enterprise Ireland, by location, as of 5 January 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2710/26]
Transport 6 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing concerns from passengers using northside DART services regarding the clarity and audibility of platform and onboard announcements during service delays or disruptions; the standards or guidelines currently in place for public address systems and staff announcements across the DART network; whether compliance with these standards is monitored or audited by Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74044/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of junctions nationally equipped with automatic red light enforcement cameras; the number equipped with average speed or fixed speed cameras; the locations of such cameras in the Dublin metropolitan region; if there are plans to expand the deployment of these technologies in view of rising road fatalities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74802/25]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of passenger demand after 6pm on Route H1 based on ticketing and Leap card data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2704/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current seating capacity on route 15 buses; the average passenger load during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures he is considering to further reduce driving test waiting times towards the ten week target, including any operational or administrative changes within the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2668/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that public transport services and infrastructure are fully accessible for people with disabilities, including the availability of assistance, step-free access and accessible vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2669/26]
Housing 5 questions
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the two-year tenancy requirement in the tenant-in-situ acquisition scheme is currently under review; if he will commit to amending or removing this requirement to improve access to the scheme for households at risk of homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2558/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; if the general scheme has been published for pre legislative scrutiny as indicated for the Dáil autumn term; the current stage of that process; the indicative timeline for publication and passage of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2986/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory or administrative work being undertaken in parallel with the legislative process to enable the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme to open for applications as soon as practicable following enactment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the operation of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; if applications continue to be accepted pending enactment of the statutory scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2988/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the retrospective costs pathfinder project; the stage it has reached; when its findings are expected to inform decisions on retrospective payments under the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2989/26]
Climate 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the public consultation on Ireland’s national building renovation plan will be launched, having regard to the requirement under Article 3 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive for the plan to be finalised by 26 December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74808/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way one-stop-shops for the energy performance of buildings, required under Article 18 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024 and due to be launched by the end of May 2026, will be implemented in Ireland; whether these one-stop-shops will provide supports beyond energy renovation, including guidance on adaptive reuse of existing buildings and wider building-related challenges faced by citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74809/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to address delays and barriers experienced by applicants for social protection and disability-related payments in Dublin Bay North, including waiting times for decisions and appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2678/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to ensure that disability supports and payments adequately meet the needs of people with disabilities, income adequacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2677/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated number of persons eligible for the Magdalene restorative justice ex-gratia scheme and the mother and baby institutions payment scheme respectively, as set out in any preparatory documentation, relied upon by her Department at the time the schemes were established, including any revised estimates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3304/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of applications approved to date under the Magdalene restorative justice ex-gratia scheme and the mother and baby institutions payment scheme, respectively; the percentage uptake of each scheme relative to the estimated eligible population; and whether her Department has conducted, or is aware of any analysis of reasons for non-application or low uptake; if so, to provide those reasons and information for both schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3305/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [1732/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department will provide the €6 million in funding required to secure the continued operation of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin city; whether his Department has engaged with the organisation regarding its stated intention to close on 14 January 2026; the assessment made of the cultural and community impact of such a closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74807/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda traffic enforcement operations carried out nationally and in the Dublin Metropolitan Region in the years 2023 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of Garda members assigned to dedicated traffic duties in each period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74801/25]

New lobbying 18 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.
Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment
- Correspondence sharing ACE Ireland's report 'Getting Recycling Sorted', highlighting the report's key recommendations and how ACE Ireland can work to support Ireland’s circular economy goals.
Climate and Health Alliance Transport
- Launch of the Climate and Health Alliance Active Travel report.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Meetings to discuss the Renewable Heating Obligation.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Finance
- Sought support for the IPOA's pre-budget submission 2026.
National Women's Council of Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- FCCJ project to highlight the impact of climate policies on women and marginalised communities.
Gaeloideachas · 3 returns Education and Training
- Lá stocaireachta maidir le riachtanais na hearnála tumoideachais
- Tacaiocht cuí don earnáil tumoideachais
- Córas na ndíolúintí don Ghaeilge
Schneider Electric Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Legalisation of Private wires - Advised on Technical Standards
Grow Remote Ireland CLG · 2 returns Employment · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
- All Party Group on Remote Working Meeting in Leinster House - Dec 2025
Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment Environment
- VOICE published report on textiles waste management and inviting members to a webinar on it's findings.
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- The Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) pre legislative scrutiny
- Briefing session on the Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) legislation
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Written Submission and Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Energy and the Environment
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 6 votes · 18 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of scheduled Route 15 bus services that were cancelled or delayed by more than 15 minutes in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74810/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the deployment of a traffic management system, TMS, within the new national train control centre, NTCC; if TMS will allow passengers to track a DART’s live position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74811/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the Dublin Port 3FM infrastructure expansion project; and if he will confirm the level of engagement Dublin Port has had with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Dublin City Council (DCC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) with regards to the 3FM project. [3034/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the work his Department is doing to ensure that the agreed pension increases for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pensioners will go ahead as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures taken by IPAS to ensure the suitability of accommodation for people with serious medical conditions when planning transfers of people with status; the opportunities people with status have to raise their medical needs with IPAS when given a transfer notice; the number of transfers that have been stopped, delayed or reversed due to the presence of a serious medical condition, in 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3038/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline the laws and regulations currently covering the area of covert human intelligence sources (CHIS); his views on whether an independent oversight role should be formalised in law; and to detail his plans for introducing legislation governing this area. [3039/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he will present the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 to the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3040/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [74416/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [72585/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax expenditures evaluations that will take place in 2026; if they will be made publicly available; and if so, when will they be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1494/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the changes being made to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1571/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if funding from the National Treatment Purchase Fund has been restored to a hospital (details supplied); if the audit report on the hospital’s rheumatology billing will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1372/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to ensure continuity of care for women who have had difficult or traumatic previous pregnancies in light of recent changes made to consultant contracts as part of Sláintecare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3048/26]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his position on whether public bodies should facilitate remote interviews for candidates based abroad who are seeking to return to Ireland to take up employment in public bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3025/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works can provide an update on the location of the new proposed Garda station for Northern Cross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3026/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1504/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the tender submission process for the new school building project for a school (details supplied) will open in January as previously advised; the length of time this process will be open for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3046/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on work his Department is doing to ensure that the agreed pension increases for An Post pensioners will go ahead as planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3045/26]

New lobbying 5 returns

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
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Irish Heart Foundation pre-budget submission 2026.
- Novel nicotine products and e-cigarettes.
Fórsa trade union Budgetary matters
- Advocating Fórsa policy on the budget and encouraging 1. To address the impact of the removal of universal cost-of-living measures through social dialogue and wage increases 2. broaden tax base to deliver high quality public services & address the resources problems which exist in housing, health, education, childcare and in achieving a greener economy.; 3. Introduce tax relief on trade union subs 4. Increase minimum wage by 5%

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 4 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the list of schools sanctioned for special classes for 2026-2027 will be published; the assurances she can give to parents of children with additional needs who are currently awaiting news on the provision of such classes in their localities that adequate levels of provision will be available for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1554/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts being made to increase the number of autism classes in the Clontarf area of Dublin, where there is significant demand; if she is aware that there is a particular lack of such places for female students in the locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3090/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans to roll-out a national camera-based enforcement strategy focused on red light violations, bus lane violations and speeding; if he accepts that the increase in collisions and road deaths in 2025 requires an urgent focus on such safety measures to help safeguard all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1351/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health her plans to modify the eligibility criteria to allow single women access IVF treatment via the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1467/26]

New lobbying 3 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.
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 6 votes · 34 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the passenger-protection measures the NTA currently requires from operators in non-fault incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74311/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74636/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the development of the first National Safety Camera Strategy within his Department; the timeline for public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1349/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the work which is being done to improve the reliability of DART services for commuters; the targets currently set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2782/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the purchase of new DART carriages; the benefits they will provide passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2781/26]
Social 4 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has examined the introduction of a dedicated support scheme for parents with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1840/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74634/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress being made in reaching our 2030 goals in tackling child poverty. [2628/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the expanded services that will be provided by the An Post Network on behalf of his Department;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2791/26]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the uptake of the seed and venture capital scheme; when commitments will be made by Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work his Department has done to examine the introduction of a hotel bed tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1714/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74625/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proposed approach to eliminating pressure on assessment of need waiting lists; who will conduct educational assessments of children; the future status of special education designations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74318/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the payroll cost of her Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74624/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which her Department will assist teachers with the administration involved with AON reports; the way this will change with the new approach to the AON process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74857/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74630/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress of the apartment and duplex defects remediation Bill; the issues identified by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1348/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of apartments (details supplied); the status of the scheme; the funding granted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2691/26]
Children 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if there is a vulnerable adults database in place, both intellectual and physical; the data her Department collects to support vulnerable adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74577/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her Department’s policy for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities after their primary carers die, given the large number with elderly primary carers and the diminishing stock of respite housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74578/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the payroll cost of her Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74620/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the payroll cost of her Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74629/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 414 of 17 December 2025, the status of a funding application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2414/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the cost of expanding IVF eligibility to those in same-sex relationships, and single parents in certain circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2415/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Taoiseach the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74635/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the payroll cost of her Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74627/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74621/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Defence the payroll cost of her Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74623/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74626/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74632/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74622/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74619/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74628/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the payroll cost of his Department and of each organisation or agency under its remit individually, in 2015 to 2025, by year, in tabular form. [74633/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment
- Correspondence sharing ACE Ireland's report 'Getting Recycling Sorted', highlighting the report's key recommendations and how ACE Ireland can work to support Ireland’s circular economy goals.
Climate and Health Alliance Transport
- Launch of the Climate and Health Alliance Active Travel report.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Meetings to discuss the Renewable Heating Obligation.
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Ireland Global Climate Financing
National Women's Council of Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- FCCJ project to highlight the impact of climate policies on women and marginalised communities.
Gaeloideachas Education and Training
- Lá stocaireachta maidir le riachtanais na hearnála tumoideachais
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
Irish Transport & Heat Electrification Ltd T/A Ireland Electrified Energy and Natural Resources
- Electrification Action Plan
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
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- The Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) pre legislative scrutiny
- Briefing session on the Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) legislation
- Briefings on the Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) legislation
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Written Submission and Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Energy and the Environment

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 11 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the allocation of funding to support a pay deal for early years educators and managers will be announced; when representative bodies for this sector will receive notification of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74233/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department will consider bringing the early years sector under the remit of the Ombudsman for Children's Office [74234/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the list of schools sanctioned for special classes for 2026-2027 will be published; and the interim or alternative processes put in place for parents, given that applications have not been possible since 1 October 2025. [2623/26]
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the new school building project (details supplied); and if a tender has been received. [2815/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions his Department is taking to reduce energy costs for households. [74648/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department will provide medical exemption for VAT for the athletic rehab therapy sector. [74385/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when legislation to support the remediation of apartments and duplexes will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and when such a scheme will open for applications. [2197/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if CORU will bring the athletic rehab therapy sector under its regulatory remit. [74384/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on Israel's ordered demolition of a football pitch at the Aida Refugee Camp; the engagement her Department has had with Israel in relation to this matter. [2612/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the progress being made in reviewing means testing across the social welfare system as outlined in the Programme for Government. [2882/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the engagement his Department has had with the National Transport Authority and public transport providers in relation to the reliability and frequency of public transport [2865/26]

New lobbying 4 returns

National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Committee’s Report on ‘Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025’.
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Justice and Equality
- General Scheme of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment