Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 12 Jan

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 57 questions · 43 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Voted against 1 Shane Moynihan

Did not vote 1 Emer Higgins

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 1 Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Did not vote 1 Emer Higgins

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Did not vote 1 Emer Higgins

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 Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Did not vote 1 Emer Higgins

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Did not vote 1 Emer Higgins

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Shane Moynihan

Voted against 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Emer Higgins · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 returns

Hibernia College Education and Training
- Request for Minister to attend Graduation ceremony
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
FTI Consulting Finance
- Invitation to Mastercard Roundtable
Sligo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Public Expenditure and Reform
- N17 Knock to Collooney Road Project is in the National Planning Framework where upgrade of the N17 is identified as a requirement to deliver National Strategic Outcome
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.
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 27 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Housing 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding competitions for executive engineer roles in local authorities, the position regarding career progression for engineers already employed in local authority roles with qualifications under the previous eligibility criteria who have relevant experience but who do not hold qualifications under the new criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74228/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all EU infringement enforcement procedures against his Department; the date they were initiated; a description of the infringement/enforcement procedure; and a status update, in tabular form. [74479/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the work of the housing delivery office including its current membership; the number of meetings it has had to date; the dates of those meetings; the actions that have been taken to date including inviting and accepting invitations for infrastructure funding; and to provide an update on any such applications. [1152/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total expenditure on social and affordable housing by local authorities, approved housing bodies and the Land Development Agency in 2024 and 2025; and the breakdown, by funding stream and by delivery agent (details supplied). [1153/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarification to a query regarding engineering qualifications in the Local Government sector (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1521/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the legal challenge to the 2025 Section 28 guidelines on apartment design standards including an assessment of the impact of the referral of the matter to the European Court of Justice on the use of the NEE standards; and an update on when the National Planning Policy Statement on apartment design standards will be published. [3001/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is tracking the number of planning applications submitted using the 2025 section 28 design standards for apartments; if so, to confirm the number of such planning applications lodged to date; and the total number of units involved in these applications, separating out new applications from applications to change existing grants of permission. [3002/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of social homes delivered in 2025 broken down by delivery stream, including SHIP Construction, SHIP Turnkey, CALF Construction, CALF Turnkey, CAS Construction, CAS Turnkey, and social housing acquisitions. [3003/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of affordable homes delivered in 2025 broken down by delivery stream, including cost rental equity loan, affordable purchase scheme and Local Development Agency, LDA, cost rental. [3004/26]
Education 7 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of issues presenting for a school (details supplied); if her Department will urgently intervene to ensure the continued provision of education at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74560/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to a request from a school (details supplied) for replacement of a prefab with a modular building, given the prefab is not now fit for purpose; and replacement would assist the school in providing education to more children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74699/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps that are being taken to ensure the provision of education to a child (details supplied) who has been without access to a school placement for a long period. [74820/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 424 of 16 December 2025, the timeline for the provision of the lease to the school for signing, given the school has not had any engagement with the CSSO for a very lengthy period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1201/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to a family who remain unable to secure a school placement for their child for the current school year (details supplied) and who advise assistance has not been provided by the education welfare officer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1282/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is aware of pressures for first year school placements in the areas surrounding Newcastle, County Dublin; her plans to ensure placements are increased given some children have been placed on several school waiting lists due to oversubscription and due to criteria relating to location, or current school, restricting their placement in admission categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2165/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason proposals for a new secondary school for Newcastle, County Dublin have been refused up to this point; if her Department will reconsider this decision given secondary school students must travel to neighbouring towns to avail of education at this school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2166/26]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [74846/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of renters who claimed the renters tax credit in 2025; the average value of the tax credit claimed; and the breakdown of the number of claims and average claim by local authority area, in tabular form. [1151/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding two applications (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing these applications; the further turnaround time, if available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74320/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the initiatives planned to address juvenile crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3263/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of properties involved in the fair deal scheme that are currently rented out in the private rental market. [1103/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the reasonable accommodations that are in place in primary care settings in relation to blood tests for people with disabilities who experience needle phobia; if there is a process outlined by the HSE for such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3000/26]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has sought the exclusion of Israel from EU-related funding opportunities related to defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74009/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures his Department has taken in order to ensure that EU research funding is not allocated for defence purposes in order to ensure Ireland's neutrality is not compromised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74010/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the widespread use of e-scooters by people under the age of 16 years; his plans to address this growing issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3312/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport when a promised meeting regarding an important issue (details supplied) will take place; if it will be prioritised in quarter 1 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3273/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of increased charges for household waste services issued by a provider (details supplied); if he is aware the increase has been attributed in part to new pension costs; if cost increases can be issued to customers for this reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1561/26]

New lobbying 16 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.
Focus Ireland Housing
- Roundtable events re. the EU Housing Plan and Irish EU Presidency held at the the Institute of International and European Affairs
Irish Council for Social Housing Housing
- Policy briefing in relation to AHB priorities in 2026 and subsequent years
National Women's Council of Ireland Housing
- Invitation to speakers for NWC's Housing and VAW Conference.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Finance
- Sought support for the IPOA's pre-budget submission 2026.
SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland Housing
- National Women's Council of Ireland conference on homelessness and domestic violence, 16th September, Ashling Hotel
Threshold · 3 returns Housing
- Housing and rented housing legislation and public policy
- Exempted Development legislation
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2025
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Written Submission and Presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Simon Communities of Ireland · 4 returns Housing
- AV Room
- IHPG presentation to Joint Committee on Housing
- Meeting with Eoin Ó Brion
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House
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.

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 6 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his plans to amend the Road Traffic Act 2016 to include nitrous oxide on the list of offences involving certain drugs for the purpose of road side testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73873/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on an article (details supplied) that reported 1,264 cancellations of number 13 bus in the past two months; the reason for this; the measures he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74649/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the average time for a taxi license application to be processed from start to finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74787/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the solution in place to combat the amount of cancellations of public buses in Dublin mid-west, including the reported 1,200 cancellations of the number 13 bus in just two months, causing significant disruption for residents who rely on the service for work, school, and college. [2368/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the proposed extension of the DART to Lucan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2367/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the solutions that are in place for people who are over the income threshold for social housing but under the income threshold for cost rental schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2373/26]

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.
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 5 votes · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

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.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Finance
- Sought support for the IPOA's pre-budget submission 2026.
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 24 questions · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Transport 12 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Luas to Lucan project; the expected milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74610/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Luas to Finglas project; the expected milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74611/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Luas to Bray project; the expected milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74612/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Luas to Poolbeg project; the expected milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74613/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Cork Luas project; the expected milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74614/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Galway Luas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74615/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which BusConnects Corridors will interface with future light rail routes to ensure optimal compatibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74616/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a carpark at Parkwest train station; when it will be provided as committed to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74800/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total population that will have access to the MetroLink line for commuting and travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1703/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the provision being made for new bus routes and a bus service for the Clonburris SDZ. [1704/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport whether there are plans in place to introduce registration, insurance and other regulatory requirements for the use of e-scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2725/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport whether the delivery date for Dart+ SouthWest can be brought forward, given its role as crucial infrastructure to unlock housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2726/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to support grassroots football development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74967/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will report on the engagement between his Department and an organisation (details supplied) on the success of ETB soccer courses on pathways for young players, including those progressing to League of Ireland and national underage teams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74968/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that have been taken to date in response to the request for a SAC designation of a site (details supplied); the timeframe for action on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75060/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the policies which are in place to provide assurance and security of supply for quarried materials. [75061/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if she will address the lack of recognition of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, as a disability within the HSE, which is resulting in a person (details supplied) being denied access to disability services; the reason HSE disability services in some areas such as Waterford, provide supports for individuals with FASD while others do not; and the steps which will be taken to ensure consistency and access to appropriate services for individuals with FASD nationwide. [75045/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the inclusion of SMA in the national newborn screening programme and to implement the heelprick test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1914/26]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding arrangements for courses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74969/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a breakdown of funding allocated to ETB soccer courses over the past five years; and the future plans for sports-related education and training programmes. [74970/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the significant practical challenges which exist with regard to the reinterment of a person (details supplied) in Glasnevin Cemetery where space is available; the steps that have been taken to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74971/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current regulations governing the use of petrol-powered leaf blowers in urban areas; the restrictions on hours of operation and limits on engine size or emissions. [1667/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress being made to resource a new UBU-funded youth service covering the areas of Citywest, Saggart and Rathcoole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74818/25]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the joint protocol between the HSE and Tusla to ensure that children and young adults leaving care, particularly those with complex needs such as foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, are prioritised for housing and support services; if she will address the situation where local authorities do not prioritise care leavers for housing, leaving vulnerable individuals homeless; and the measures that will be introduced to guarantee that care leavers with lifelong support needs are provided with sustainable housing and wraparound supports. [75046/25]

New lobbying 12 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.
Climate and Health Alliance Transport
- Active Travel and Greenways
South Leinster Citizens Information Service Community
- Launch of the Citizens Information Service National Strategy
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.
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Transport
- Bus services to UCD
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
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House
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 Gaeltacht
- Paul MacSweeney Fórsa AGS raised concerns to the Oireachtas Committee on the Irish, Language, Gaeltacht & the Irish Speaking Community in Oct 2025 This refers to recruitment in the public service under the Official Languages Act which requires 20% of public service recruits to have competency in the Irish language Any recruitment practices that may restrict or limit employment opportunities for individuals without Irish language proficiency must be evidence-based & linked to service demand