Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 12 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 31 questions · 12 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 1 Ann Graves

Voted against 1 Darragh O'Brien

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

Uisce Éireann Infrastructure Delivery, Accountability and Repair Timelines

2026-01-14 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 19 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health when the HSE expects to begin receiving new patients at the new surgical hub that will be based in Swords; and the types of procedures that will be performed at this hub. [73855/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the locations within CHO9 where HSE employed orthoptists are based, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73856/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via restaurant/coffee shops sales at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [73857/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric psychologists posts that were filled at Portmarnock Primary Care Centre in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [73858/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the number of persons currently on the waiting list to see a dentist at Swords Health Centre; and the average waiting time for same. [73859/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for access to an initial assessment for psychological therapy through primary care in Fingal east; the waiting times for access to psychological therapy interventions through primary care in Fingal east; the waiting times for access to secondary/tertiary services for psychological therapy in Fingal east for individuals deemed to have severe mental health conditions; the waiting times for access to CAMHs for residents of Fingal east; the waiting times for access to assessment of need for children in Fingal east; and the waiting time for access to occupational therapy and SLT through CDNT in Fingal east. [3222/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health to ensure that an organisation (details supplied) has adequate funding. [3224/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health if she will give consideration to providing a number of free sessions with registered therapists or counsellors, to improve mental health. [3225/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health when the Donabate Primary Care Centre tender will proceed, considering the massive population growth in Donabate; if she will confirm there are plans to expand the local GP service, dental service, chronic care for older persons or the service for CAMHS. [3226/26]
Transport 3 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is expected to pay for an EV charger; and to update the relevant policy to ensure this is not a recurring problem for other homeowners. [3214/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Iarnód Éireann communicates live updates via their website rather than via a social media account (details supplied). [3216/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that the NTA delivers the proposed additional 33D bus service for Donabate; if he will confirm that the active travel and road projects for Donabate can be delivered before 2027; and if the DART+ Coastal North include an upgrade and electrification for Donabate. [3229/26]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available for a child (details supplied) to access an appropriate secondary school place; to ensure immediate engagement with her Department, NCSE, and relevant authorities, clear signposting regarding escalation routes, emergency measures, or interim supports available; the way her Department plans to meet its statutory obligations for this child. [3212/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans for new primary schools for Donabate tied to ADAPT 4 (Phase 2) with delivery projected between 2026-2030; if not, the reason; whether secondary schools are planned for Donabate; and if her Department plans to deliver a permanent building for the Gaelscoil in Donabate. [3228/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the exempted development regulations, given that public consultation closed in August 2025. [3220/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the rapid population growth in the Donabate and Portrane area, and the strain this will put on existing services, if he will establish a cross-departmental review to ensure that essential services are properly aligned with population growth in Donabate and Portrane. [3231/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations the Irish Government made to their British counterparts to ensure the rights of a person (details supplied) are being upheld; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73887/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Defence if her Department will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will ensure that the person is not liable for the debt. [74785/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Donabate is included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2023–2030; and if not, the reason. [3227/26]

New lobbying 6 returns

Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
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
- Meeting with the Irish Heart Foundation
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Climate and Health Alliance Transport
- Launch of the Climate and Health Alliance Active Travel report.
Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Electricity
Community Reuse Network Ireland Budgetary matters
- Pre-budget submission
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 0 votes · 12 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of increasing instances of SPSV drivers refusing to take customers on short journeys; the way in which his Department, in line with the NTA, can curb this trend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2227/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his request to the NTA to examine the fixed pricing model of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2228/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether Dublin needs a Government led anti-congestion plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2226/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the reason the installation of traffic cameras at junctions in Dublin city to catch motorists who break red lights has been shelved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2224/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the total investment in bus services planned for 2026; to clarify how much of this investment is to be utilised for additional bus services; to provide a breakdown of where these new services will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2225/26]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied) who is currently detained by the British Government; if so, the representations her Department made in regard to this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74563/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on whether the resolution 2803 is delivering the adequate humanitarian response required in Gaza in conjunction with the 10 October 2025 ceasefire agreement; and if resolution 2803 will provide a path for Palestinian statehood and self-determination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74854/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an emergency meeting of both the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly will be called so that a ceasefire and a plan for cooperation can be put in place without delay for the people and nation of Venezuela; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1376/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify if there are plans to reopen a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1503/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if it has been brought to her attention that there is a gap in the recruitment for Irish Edical Internship Training Programme for Irish citizens who were educated abroad, despite being fully competent in English and trained in comparable medical education systems, but who did not sit the leaving certificate or A levels; if her Department will close this gap; if she will comment on the case of an individual in this gap (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1505/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason companies (details supplied) have not been fined for facilitating the sale of tickets above face value; the reason this company is able to operate in the Irish market; the way in which he plans to tackle the frequent scalping of tickets that continues despite legislation outlawing it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1381/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to re designate the Broadmeadow estuary at Corballis, Donabate an exclusion zone for shooting given this forms part of the Broadmeadow Way Greenway cycle and pedestrian route from Malahide to Newbridge park when this is completed in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74470/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

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