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

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 37 questions · 18 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

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 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 6 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to situations where victims of domestic violence face losing their home and the steps he will take, including through the introduction or amendment of legislation, to protect the victims of domestic violence from the risk of losing their homes on foot of court decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73972/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration is he aware of situations where victims of domestic violence face losing their home and-or being forced by the courts to sell and share the proceeds of the sale of the home with the perpetrator on foot of the perpetrator refusing to pay maintenance for children, ceasing contributions to mortgage repayments, or serving the victim with an equity civil bill demanding sale of the home; the steps he will take, including through the introduction or amendment of legislation, to protect the victims of domestic violence from such risks to their housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73973/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the successful applications under the European Social Fund Plus for the years 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74290/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a community-based, survivor-led not-for-profit organisation established to provide free, confidential, trauma-informed support to survivors of sexual violence, rape, and gender-based violence, can access ESF+ allocations to support their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74291/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of the issues surrounding a new sign; if a new replacement sign will be supplied (details supplied); the way in which he will ensure that future signage issues of this nature do not continue to recur. [74532/25]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the funding for the extension approved and previously promised for a school (details supplied) will proceed; if she will meet with the school to discuss the project further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74289/25]

New lobbying 5 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.
Gaeloideachas · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lá stocaireachta maidir le riachtanais na hearnála tumoideachais
- Tacaíocht do Ghaelscoil Lir
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Housing
- Raise the Roof Rallies
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 2 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the details of the current waiting times for children requiring an MRI under general anaesthesia in Ireland; the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74293/25]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department’s initiatives to assist persons with disabilities in accessing and sustaining employment, including any specific supports or schemes currently in place, plans for future measures to promote workforce participation, and the timeframe for implementation of these initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2946/26]

New lobbying 4 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
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
ALONE Social Protection
- Meeting request to members of Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 6 votes · 20 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Education 9 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q3 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to establish an Irish medium PME programme for primary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1563/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q3 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to establish a scheme to support Irish medium post primary schools in teacher sharing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1564/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q3 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to extend the ehub to Irish medium educational settings outside of the Gaeltacht; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1565/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q4 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to run a survey to gather information on demand for Irish medium education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1566/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q4 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education outside of the Gaeltacht to establish a taskforce on models of Irish medium education provision. [1567/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the target set for Q4 2025 in the policy for Irish medium education. [1568/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the list of sanctioned special education classes will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1580/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of education welfare officers employed in Dublin south central; if that constitutes a full complement of staff; the number of vacancies, if any; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2208/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the new shared service employment framework for the school completion programme; and the expected timeline of completion. [2209/26]
Health 7 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand the haemoglobin genotype testing more widely accessible and affordable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1583/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to roll out the RSV vaccine to people over 70 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2229/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to make the shingles vaccine free for over 70 year-olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2230/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand BreastCheck to those over 70 years old; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2231/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand CervicalCheck to over 70 year-olds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2232/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to reduce the age for cervical check below 25 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2233/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to reduce the age of BreastCheck; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2236/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to ensure that red brick houses are more energy efficient and to ensure they are covered by the SEAI scheme. [1601/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce congestion pricing in Dublin city centre. [1613/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of appointees to the Dublin South Central local community safety partnerships. [2210/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students applying to the CAO using the Baccalaureate. [74522/25]

New lobbying 6 returns

The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- PhD Student Issues
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.
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
TU Dublin Students' Union CLG Education and Training
- TU Borrowing Framework, Accommodation, Contribution fee
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 9 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Justice 8 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of criminal investigations opened under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, by district, offence name and year. [73989/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of prosecutions begun by the DPP under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, by district, offence name and year. [73990/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of convictions under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, by court, offence name and year. [73991/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of convictions under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, which resulted in a custodial sentence, by court, offence name and year. [73992/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average length of custodial sentence for convictions under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, which resulted in a custodial sentence, by court, offence name and year. [73993/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal investigations under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 which did not go forward due to an expiration of the statute of limitations, from 9 February 2021 to 30 November 2025, by district, offence name and year. [73994/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of An Garda Síochána units handling technical analysis of electronic devices from subjects of interest and from complainants/witnesses, from 2019 through 2025 by district and year. [73995/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current staffing levels of each An Garda Síochána unit handling technical analysis of electronic devices from subjects of interest and from complainants/witnesses, from 2019 through 2025 by district and month. [73996/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to review or increase the income eligibility thresholds for social housing support administered by Dublin City Council; and the housing options available for households, particularly working couples, whose incomes are marginally above the social housing threshold but who cannot afford private rental accommodation and may be at risk of homelessness (details supplied). [2689/26]

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.
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- To share the All Island VAW report recommendations on housing and legal remedies
MOVE Ireland Health
- Appeared at Oireachtas Committee as part of International Men's Day