Wicklow — week of Mon, 12 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 12 Jan – 18 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 19 questions · 180 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Mercosur Trade Agreement

2026-01-14 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 69–85

Voted for 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 1 Edward Timmins

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

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 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 85–70

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-13 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 6 votes · 8 questions · 73 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the basis on which law or statutory instrument the implementation of the means test for the State pension (non-contributory) is made. [74312/25]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review and change the current penal and outdated means test calculation on land or savings on, for example, the old age pension (non-contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2894/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection the actions being taken to increase the low labour participation rate of 32% for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2895/26]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the potential negative impact of the proposed short-term letting and tourism Bill 2025, in particular on rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/26]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason for the large increase in workplace fatalities in 2025; the actions being taken to ensure a reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1749/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the expansion of the extraordinarily skeleton train service and limited carriage numbers on the Rosslare to Dublin service which covers Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2797/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport when the increase in the 132 Bus Éireann Regional/Commuter Service, which was scheduled for April 2025, will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2796/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-14 Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if, where a house commences a lease before 1 March 2026 for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extending the lease after the 12 months, the lease will fall under the new legislation after the 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2700/26]

New lobbying 73 returns

South Leinster Citizens Information Service Community
- Launch of the Citizens Information Service National Strategy
Grow Remote Ireland CLG Employment
- Phone calls to elected reps offices to remind about upcoming All Party Group meeting in Leinster House
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 70 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Taxation · Heritage · Environment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Biosecurity
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Stock Relief - Agri Taxation
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Agri Taxation - Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
- Mountain Access Projects
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Dog Control
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
Age Action Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 6 votes · 4 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the start date of the Glendalough-Bray Local Link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1710/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has had any direct contact with the NTA or Iarnród Éireann following reports of overcrowding on the Gorey-Dublin commuter train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1762/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend the fare reduction scheme for children under nine years-of-age to include commercial bus operators, given that the scheme currently applies only to public service operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1759/26]
- 2026-01-15 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of carriages allocated to the Gorey-Dublin commuter train, on a service-by-service basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1761/26]

New lobbying 11 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.
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Marine
- Engagement with, Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister, Minister for State, select MEP s and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Gov
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.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Meetings to discuss the Renewable Heating Obligation.
National Women's Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- To share the All Island VAW report recommendations on housing and legal remedies
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Irish Government Action Plan on Adequate Minimum Wages Directive
Irish Transport & Heat Electrification Ltd T/A Ireland Electrified Energy and Natural Resources
- Electrification Action Plan
Age Action Energy and Natural Resources
- Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating Energy and Natural Resources
- The Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO) pre legislative scrutiny
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
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Coffee Dock Meet and Greet in Leinster House

John Brady — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 7 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 7 total

Education 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth if discretion can be applied in cases where families have missed the 1 October 2025 deadline to apply for special education classes due to a child’s assessment report issuing only after that date; whether such circumstances can be taken into consideration to ensure a letter of eligibility is issued to allow them to access the most appropriate school setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74321/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received for special education classes from 1 October to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74322/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth where in Circular 0039/2025 it states that the NCSE cannot provide a letter of eligibility after the 1 October deadline has passed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74323/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current processing times for long stay (D) join family applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74643/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking to reduce the timeframe in order that a decision is made within the six months period as per the visa processing times listed on his Departments website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74644/25]
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which applicants can track the status of their application when the ID-Pal Login method requires a passport to login and the applicants passport is currently held by the Visa office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74645/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-13 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport when the new vehicle assistance scheme will be implemented to replace the existing disabled drivers and passengers scheme; when this new scheme will be available for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73948/25]

New lobbying 1 return

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.

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 6 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.
Property Owners Association of Ireland Limited (IPOA) Finance
- Sought support for the IPOA's pre-budget submission 2026.
Threshold Housing
- Exempted Development legislation
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
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 88 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 88 returns

Sandyford BID CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Requested support for the establishment of a startup campus in Sandyford
Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd Marine
- Engagement with, Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister, Minister for State, select MEP s and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Gov
National Bus and Rail Union Justice and Equality
- Transport Police Force to be operated by An Garda Síochána
DOCHAS - THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONS Foreign Affairs
- Ireland Global Climate Financing
MSD · 2 returns Health
- Health Policy
- Health Policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 70 returns Finance · Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection · Taxation · Heritage · Environment
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
- Pigs- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Poultry
- Organic Farm Scheme - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Horticulture Land Rental Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Seed Potato
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Baling Assistance Payment
- Spent Mushroom Compost Scheme
- Automation in the Mushroom Sector
- The Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of Commercial Horticulture
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Horticulture (including Potatoes & Mushrooms)
- Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to support Farm Enterprises - Tillage
- Bluetongue/Foot & Mouth Disease Preparedness
- Herd Health Plans
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Animal Health Ireland
- Fallen Animals
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - VAT on Vaccines
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Regional Veterinary Labs
- Biosecurity
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Penalties
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - General Actions
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Scoring
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission-Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme- Administration
- Proposals for an Improved ACRES Scheme - Engagement with Farmers
- Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms - Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (SRESS)
- Farmer Owned & Operated/ABP Type 9 Biogas Plant - Energy From Farms
- Planning & Infrastructure Challenges for Renewable Energy
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Energy From Farms
- Income Volatility Measures for All Agricultural Sectors
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Social Protection Measures - Cost of Employment
- Social Protection Measures - Agricultural Education & Youth Participation
- Social Protection Measures - State Pension Access & Equity
- Social Protection Measures - Class S PRSI Contributions
- Fair Deal & Older People in Rural Areas
- Farm Assist Scheme Reform
- VAT and Taxation on Farm Inputs
- Stock Relief - Agri Taxation
- Agri Taxation - Agricultural Relief
- Agricultural/Business Relief Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT) Values
- Succession Farm Partnership Tax Credit
- Agri Taxation - Stamp Duty on Agricultural Land
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Agri Taxation - Uisce Éireann's Non-Domestic Tariff Framework (NDTF) (Water Charges)
- Agri Taxation - Commercial Rates on Farm Buildings & Agricultural Land
- Cross Sector Support - LEADER
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Farm Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Designated Area Payments
- Mountain Access Projects
- Greater Targeted Support for Hill Farmers
- Uplands Recreation Scheme
- Cross Sector Support - Farm Safety
- Measures to support Climate Action on Farm - Wildlife Control Programme Resources
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - TB
- Animal Health - Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- Agri Taxation - Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT)
- Dog Control
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Sheep
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Knowledge Transfer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Multi-Species Sward Scheme Including Red Clover
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Deer Management
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Protein Crop Supports
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Cross Sector Support - Walks Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm - Energy From Farms
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Measures to Support Climate Action on Farm
- Forgotten Farmer Scheme
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
FTI Consulting · 2 returns Finance
- Mastercard outreach to newly appointed Minister for Finance
- Mastercard introductory meeting request
Waterford Chamber of Commerce EU Affairs
- EU Presidency meetings in Ireland
Irish Road Haulage Association Transport
- Request a meeting. Abnormal wide loads. Congratulations on appointement. Congratulations on appointment. Congratulations on appointment. Road Transport petition. Trade impack of proposed EU fleet greening mandates. Holyhead inccendent.
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Health
- Issues related to health policy
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Age Action · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
- Funding for a Programme for Government commitment
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
European Network Against Racism (ENAR) Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech & Hate crime
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
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.