Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 110 questions · 292 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend and extend the Derelict Sites Act 1990 and to provide for related matters

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2025

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attaine…

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A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–66

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 80–67

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 5 votes · 9 questions · 68 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Culture 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the amount that was spent by his Department in supporting sports clubs and organisations in Cork in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4119/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the timeframe for the next round of funding that will be made available under the Community Sports Facilities Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4120/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on his Department’s progress to date on the Programme for Government commitment to conduct a nationwide audit of sports facilities in order to address shortages in areas underserved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4153/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport to give consideration to the provision of a 24-hour bus service for an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3445/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has secured a permanent site for a school (details supplied) which has been in interim accommodation for approximately 20 years; whether the school is included on any current or forthcoming school building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3913/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm when a citizenship application will be completed, in view that it is 19 months since the application (details supplied) was first lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4270/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a transfer of entitlements application for the years 2022-2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4159/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if a domiciliary care allowance review for a mother in respect of their daughter (details supplied) has been lodged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5124/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health whether compensation payments are being offered to victims of the 2021 cyberattack on HSE systems; if all eligible recipients have been contacted; if further recipients are to be contacted; the qualifying criteria for payments; the overall structure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5123/26]

New lobbying 68 returns

Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Digitalisation of the Health Services
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Housing
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
- Youth drinking
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Moving Codeine containing OTC medicines from pharmacy only to prescription.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 4 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- Letter to Joint Committee on Health concerning the current inequities in access to innovative oncology medicines in Ireland.
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Cancer Society · 7 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Nicotine product regulation
- Expansion of QUIT services
- Costs associated with a cancer diagnosis
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Oireachtas Committee on Health
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
- Regional investment needs for cancer services
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet' and PBS discussion
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet'
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
GSK · 2 returns Health
- Immunisation against RSV
- Shingles Immunisation policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 4 returns EU Affairs · Finance · Agriculture
- Nitrates Derogation
- Finance Bill 2025
- IFA 70th North Cork Dinner
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Meeting requests/Meetings - Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- Alexion - Joint Committee on Health session on the treatment of rare diseases
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- Cardiovascular Health Policy in Ireland and the EU
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Health
- Letter to the Oireachtas regarding subcommittee on mental health.
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Health
- Immunotherapy programme for food allergic children
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
- Letter seeking engagement on oral health policy
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Budgetary matters
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
- Cork Region priorities for Budget 2026
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- To ensure meaningful inclusion of alcohol as a policy priority within the new National Drug Strategy.
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Raised concerns about the Publication of the Standards and Criteria for Counsellors and Psychotherapists by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board of CORU
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use on 9 December to thank them for an invitiation to participate.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Written request to Chair and members of Oireachtas Committee on Health seeking opportunity to present findings from a report on the end of life experiences of older people to the Committee.
Novartis Ireland Limited · 3 returns Health
- Invitation to a meeting to discuss EU and Irish Cardiovascular Strategy
- World Urticaria Day event
- Invited to the Joint Oireachtas All Party Committee on Orphan Drugs (3/12/25)
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 5 votes · 38 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 38 total

Justice 13 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the ISD can audit schools, if it cannot generate a list of students enrolled in each institution at any given time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4447/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the ISD can enforce attendance compliance, if it cannot reconcile student permissions to school registers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4448/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the ISD can verify that a school is not exceeding its declared ILEP/TrustEd capacity, if it cannot extract student numbers by provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4449/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department conducts internal audits of student permissions issued, if it cannot extract datasets of students by educational institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4450/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reconciliation controls that exist to compare visas issued under a provider’s name against that provider’s declared capacity and enrolment totals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4451/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason online renewals were allowed to continue for two years without basic verification measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4452/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of renewal applications that were refused due to fraudulent documentation in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4453/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason schools cannot access a list of visas issued under their name to verify fraudulent use of their institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4455/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will implement a secure portal and verified code system in order that only schools can confirm enrolment documents for visa renewals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4456/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the controls that exist within ILEP/TrustEd to prevent a provider doubling or trebling in size within a short period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4503/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of schools that increased declared capacity by more than 50% between 2019 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4504/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason his Department responded to increased numbers by raising proof-of-funds instead of regulating provider expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4505/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a Stamp 2 English-language student is permitted to work as an English teacher, if he considers this compatible with the purpose of a student permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4509/26]
Transport 10 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when the CIÉ pension proposals that were accepted in August 2025 will be introduced; the reason for the delay with the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3478/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when the CIÉ pension proposals are introduced, if his Department will give assurance that the acceptance date is 15 August 2025, the date in which the ballot for acceptance took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3479/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to clarify, that as the acceptance of the CIÉ pension proposals took place 15 August 2025, that once introduced, all CIÉ pensioners will receive backdated payments to 15 August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3480/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for rollout of contactless ticketing on Cork fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5088/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for leap card tap to ride capability in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5089/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the date for bus connects network to begin in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5090/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the date for publication of bus connects sustainable transport corridors in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5091/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement that has been held with Cork City and County Councils in terms of infrastructural changes needed to alleviate bus congestion now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5092/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement which has been held with his Department to progress the legislation for automatic camera enforcement at junctions and other problem areas in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5093/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the result of the AI camera on the 220 Bus targeting traffic infractions; if it will be done again on other routes in Cork City; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5094/26]
Further and Higher Education 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason TrustEd applications were invited and processed before final PEL requirements were published and costed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4429/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when full PEL details will be published; if he will provide the details of the cost structure for schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4430/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if further TrustEd rounds will be paused until all remaining regulatory elements are fully finalised and transparent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4431/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the way in which ongoing TrustEd staffing ratios will be verified between inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4507/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if TrustEd includes restrictions or checks on employing Stamp 2 English-language students as teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4510/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the checks that exist to ensure ELT schools employ suitably qualified staff and do not rely on student-visa holders to undercut wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4511/26]
Education 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Government colleagues were informed either by her Department or the NCSE on the allocation of the first tranche of special classes for academic year 2026/27; the reason her Department failed to provide a full list officially on 12 January, the day her own Government colleagues announced classes for their own constituencies; to provide the official documentation that her Department or the NCSE gave to Government Deputies to announce on their social media and local press; to provide clarity to parents across the country on the reason the announcement was done in this manner, and not officially for all elected politicians and citizens to see; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3629/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth when schools were notified they would be opening a special class for 2026-2027; if all schools from tranche 1 have been notified as of 13 January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3798/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of places available in each sanctioned class (details supplied); the number of places held for in-school allocations; the number held in each sanctioned class for new school entendres, with its list form as requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4376/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to engage with the family of child (details supplied) who cannot access a special class for academic year 2026-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5125/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [3797/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Taoiseach the amount his Department, or agencies under its remit, spent on advertising on a social media platform (details supplied) in each of the years 2024 and 2025 respectively; to outline any expenditure on verification or premium accounts on the platform in those years. [3111/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware that homes at a location (details supplied) now cannot be sold to mortgaged buyers due to mortgage lenders not allowing drawdown on properties where the home insurance does not include flood cover, cover which is not being provided by insurance companies; if so, the steps he is taking to remedy the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5375/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when increases in pensions for former Eircom workers will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5121/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to make the new Guardian ad Litem service completely independent from Tusla; the consultation she and her Department have undertaken to establish this new system; the investigative work done into the service demand; if there will be a waiting list for the service; if she and her Department are willing to engage with the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in relation to the establishment of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5120/26]

New lobbying 31 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2026
Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Notifying proposed amendments to the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme EU FUTURE BUDGET - RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES
Irish Development Education Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission and new vision document to relevant stakeholders
- Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders
Epilepsy Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Discussing meeting on potential epilepsy-related bill being brought forward in the Dáil
- Inviting representatives to Epilepsy Ireland Annual Conference.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Raise awareness about Explorium and engage following the publication of the C&AG Report.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Re teacher recruitment and retention issues, TUI submissions including the TUI submission re adding teachers to the Critical Skills Occupations List and Senior Cycle Implementation actions
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus as part of LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance on key issues around legislation in relation to LGBTQ+ families
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
AONTAS Education and Training
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Rehab Group · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
- Request for meetings with members of Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 5 votes · 24 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Foreign 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out, in tabular form, the total amount of Exchequer funding provided by Ireland to programmes relating to Gaza and the West Bank from January 2023 to date, broken down by year, funding instrument, recipient organisation, and administering body, and to state the projected allocations to each recipient body to the end of 2026. [3950/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what governance, audit, and compliance conditions are attached to Irish Exchequer funding provided to UNRWA since January 2023, what additional oversight measures have been introduced following international concerns regarding UNRWA governance, and whether any Irish funding has been suspended, redirected, or made conditional as a result. [3951/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what mechanisms are used by her Department to verify the end-use of Irish humanitarian funding provided to Gaza and the West Bank, whether Ireland operates or participates in any independent verification or tracing system beyond partner self-reporting, and to outline the limitations of current verification arrangements. [3952/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether her Department has conducted any risk assessments since January 2023 regarding the potential diversion or misuse of Irish humanitarian funding provided to Gaza and the West Bank, and if so, to outline the findings, mitigation measures applied, and any changes made to funding delivery models. [3953/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how many audits, evaluations, or compliance reviews have been conducted since January 2023 in respect of Irish-funded programmes in Gaza and the West Bank, which organisations were audited, whether any material weaknesses or adverse findings were identified, and what corrective actions were taken. [3954/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how her Department assesses value for money in respect of Irish humanitarian funding provided to Gaza and the West Bank, including administrative overheads charged by intermediary organisations, and whether comparative analysis has been undertaken against alternative delivery mechanisms. [3955/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify the extent of direct control exercised by the Irish State over the allocation and distribution of humanitarian funding provided to Gaza and the West Bank, and to state whether she is satisfied that current arrangements provide sufficient accountability to the Irish taxpayer. [3956/26]
Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of serving Ministers and Ministers of State who, as of the most recent date for which figures are available, have not yet repaid monies overpaid to them by the State arising from payroll or pension deduction errors; the total amount currently outstanding; and the timeline by which all such repayments are expected to be completed. [4386/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether serving Ministers and Ministers of State who were overpaid by the State due to payroll or pension deduction errors are subject to the same recovery procedures, repayment timelines, and enforcement mechanisms as apply to members of the public who receive overpayments from the State; and if not, to outline the differences and the policy basis for those differences. [4387/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps taken to identify, rectify, and prevent payroll and pension deduction errors within the National Shared Services Office that resulted in overpayments to Ministers and Ministers of State; the internal controls now in place to prevent recurrence; and whether any independent review, audit, or assurance process has been commissioned in this regard. [4388/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any interest, penalties, or administrative costs arising from delayed recovery of overpayments to Ministers and Ministers of State have been borne by the Exchequer; if so, the total cost incurred to date; and whether any such costs have been, or will be, recovered from the individuals concerned. [4389/26]
Health 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of children eligible for school dental screening in each of the years 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, broken down by school cohort, and the number actually screened in each year, by HSE CHO area; and to outline the measures taken by her Department to ensure that national screening coverage targets are met in light of reported staffing shortages. [3989/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists employed by the HSE in the public dental service in each of the years 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of approved but unfilled dentist posts currently within the HSE, by CHO area; and to outline the Department's assessment of whether current staffing levels are sufficient to deliver the statutory school dental screening programme. [3990/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to outline the policy analysis undertaken by her Department on the impact of reduced access to school dental screening on child oral health outcomes, including untreated decay and delayed intervention; whether this issue has been identified as a public health risk within departmental planning; and the steps being taken to address these risks within existing health strategies. [3991/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted or commissioned a workforce planning review of the public dental service in the past five years; if so, to provide details of the findings relevant to recruitment and retention of dentists within the HSE; and to outline the policy measures currently in place or under consideration to improve recruitment and retention in the public dental service. [3992/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when procurement procedures were first implemented at the following Tusla-run facility (details supplied); and if he will provide details in this regard. [3799/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a detailed account of all expenditure incurred by Tusla, in appointing a company (details supplied) as an independent body to examine and/or investigate protected disclosures in Cork in each of the years 2020, 2021 and 2022, including professional fees, associated legal costs, VAT and any other related expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4000/26]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount his Department has spent on advertising abroad aimed at encouraging Irish citizens to return home, broken down by year for 2024, 2025, and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3791/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on commitments made in advance of the 2024 General Election regarding the abolition of third-level student fees; if he will clarify comments made on 14 November 2024 during an engagement with a student at Dublin City University in which he stated that he would abolish such fees; and the actions, if any, he now proposes to take in light of the additional cost of approximately €500 incurred by students and parents in the 2025 academic year. [3838/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the drafting of the regulations and statutory instruments required to implement the Government’s revised rent control and rental sector reforms due to commence on 1 March 2026; the number of such instruments required; the stage each has reached within his Department; the remaining steps necessary before publication; and the timeline by which he expects all required regulations to be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [5313/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has conducted, commissioned, or relied upon any economic, rental supply, or market impact analysis in advance of implementing the revised rent control framework scheduled to commence on 1 March 2026; if so, the nature of that analysis, the bodies involved, whether the findings will be published; and if no such analysis has been undertaken, the reasons for proceeding with significant regulatory changes in the absence of published modelling on rental supply, affordability, and landlord behaviour. [5314/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of injuries sustained by members of An Garda Síochána in the course of their duties in each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive; to specify, for each year, the number of those injuries which arose from assaults on Gardaí; and the policy measures currently in place within his Department to reduce assaults on members of the force. [5316/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of convictions secured for assaulting a member of An Garda Síochána under section 19 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 and related offences in each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive; and the range of sentences imposed in those cases. [5317/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Irish citizens returning to live in the State from abroad are entitled to an import exemption on construction tools brought with them; and the criteria and conditions that apply. [3795/26]

New lobbying 25 returns

Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns EU Affairs
- National 'No to Mercosur' Day of Action
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
Pro Life Campaign · 3 returns Health
- Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
- Babies born alive after abortion
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health
- Review of Long Term Illness Scheme; Provided information about Crohn's and Colitis and the ongoing challenges being experienced by patients in Ireland at present.
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 23 questions · 73 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Health 7 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will include enhanced flu vaccines for older people in the procurement process for the next flu season, as recommended by the NIAC; and if she will clarify whether both types of enhanced flu vaccine routinely available in other European countries, including adjuvated and high dose vaccines, will be considered for inclusion in this tender. [4519/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health whether she will request that the NIAC update its recommendation on enhanced influenza vaccination for older persons, given the large number of hospitalisations for flu this season, and the fact the existing recommendation has not been updated since 2021. [4520/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department is considering introducing legislation to regulate or restrict the sale of nitrous oxide, particularly to prevent the sale of such substances to persons under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4640/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the current legal status of nitrous oxide in Ireland; the legislation under which its sale, possession, or use is regulated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4641/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has launched any public information campaigns to raise awareness of the use of nitrous oxide, particularly within schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4642/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the ongoing issue of chronic dentist understaffing in Cork and Kerry, and the significant impact this is having on access to dental services for the public; when the oral health policy will be fully implemented, particularly in relation to addressing staffing shortages with a view to improving delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4484/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the current overcrowding issues at Cork University Hospital, particularly in the emergency department; the immediate measures she plans to implement to alleviate pressure on the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4483/26]
Climate 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with a company (details supplied) in relation to its energy recovery targets for the period 2022 – 2025; if so, the nature and frequency of such engagement; whether those targets have been met to date [4637/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role of a company (details supplied) in supporting the decarbonations of Ireland’s climate action targets and circular economy strategy; the contribution made to date by waste-to-energy facilities in reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4638/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of batteries recycled through the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) scheme in Ireland in each of the past three years; the number of batteries that ended up in landfill over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4639/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on the expansion of district heating in Ireland’s energy transition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4643/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the role envisaged for local authorities in the expansion of district heating; whether pilot projects are in place or planned; if there are any projects planned for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4644/26]
Culture 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has had engagement with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the use of AI to generate harmful and illegal content on the platform, the dissemination of same on the platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3728/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 21 of 2 October 2025, if his Department has received a further update from the an organisation (details supplied) regarding a new location for the Munster centre of excellence in Cork; when his Department expects to receive a business case from that organisation outlining the revised location, scope, and partnership arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3763/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of the LSSIF projects in Cork City and Cork County; the number of projects that have proceeded with drawdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3764/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide details of new sports and physical recreation facilities delivered by his Department in 2025. [4783/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [64217/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [3743/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines have influenced the positions adopted by local authorities during development plan reviews across the country; if he can provide examples where relevant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4494/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to ensure a greater number of social housing units are purpose built to meet the needs of tenants with special needs or intellectual disabilities; the specific plans or initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and accommodation options for this group of tenants within the social housing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4493/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a visa application (details supplied) will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3654/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of recent increases in parking charges at Cork Airport; if he has engaged with the DAA regarding this increase; the rationale provided for the increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4636/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made on application for additional funding for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4565/26]

New lobbying 73 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Drop in briefing session for TDs
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Digitalisation of the Health Services
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Youth drinking
- Operation Encompass
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Moving Codeine containing OTC medicines from pharmacy only to prescription.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
- Coru - Publication of the Standards and Criteria for Counsellors and Psychotherapists by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- International Protection Bill 2025
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health · Sports and Recreation
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
Danone Ireland Health
- Engagement with members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, highlighting support for recommendations from INDI and IrSPEN, regarding the role of high-protein oral nutritional supplements in supporting positive health outcomes for patients
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Environment · Transport
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
GSK Health
- Immunisation against RSV
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Illumina Cambridge Ltd Health
- National Genomics Strategy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Health
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC · 2 returns Health
- Alexion - Rare disease policy and access to medicines
- Alexion - Joint Committee on Health session on the treatment of rare diseases
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Red Cross Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
National Centre for Youth Mental Health Health
- Letter to the Oireachtas regarding subcommittee on mental health.
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Oireachtas Committee on Health
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
- Regional investment needs for cancer services
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
- Letter seeking engagement on oral health policy
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
- General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
- Cork Region priorities for Budget 2026
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- To ensure meaningful inclusion of alcohol as a policy priority within the new National Drug Strategy.
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Raised concerns about the Publication of the Standards and Criteria for Counsellors and Psychotherapists by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board of CORU
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- Digital Networks Act
- Introductory Meetings with members of the Oireachtas Committees on Communications, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
The Irish Hospice Foundation Health
- Written request to Chair and members of Oireachtas Committee on Health seeking opportunity to present findings from a report on the end of life experiences of older people to the Committee.
Novartis Ireland Limited · 2 returns Health
- Invitation to a meeting to discuss EU and Irish Cardiovascular Strategy
- Invited to the Joint Oireachtas All Party Committee on Orphan Drugs (3/12/25)
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 16 questions · 17 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether new six-year tenancy terms will apply to those renting out homes while undertaking the fair deal scheme; and if so, the way in which this will be applied upon their death given the responsibility to repay the fair deal loan most often facilitated through sale of the home. [3380/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to collect the outstanding €26 million in derelict sites levies prior to the introduction of the derelict sites charge. [5325/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Voids Return Programme will open for 2026; the total funding to be made available; and whether the €11,000 average cap will remain in place [3474/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of stock audits undertaken; and his views on whether social housing provision will now be found compliant by the European Committee of Social Rights. [3475/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health if a value-for-money assessment has been undertaken on the leasing of primary care centres in Cork. [3473/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the elective hospital in Cork. [3472/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health when the 19-bed dementia unit in Heather House will open. [5196/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware that there is no facility for grants for children seeking to play darts on the world stage. [3469/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware that sporting complexes operated under the Department of Education and Youth cannot apply for Sports Ireland grants. [3468/26]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of works on the Weir at Ballincollig Regional Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3450/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plan for improvement works at Kilcrea Abbey at Kilcrea, Cork given the increasingly poor condition of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3451/26]
Rural 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding provided for the refurbishment of Mayfield Library under the Library Capital Programme 2023-2027. [4561/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the capital funding provided to Cork City Council in each of the past five years for the refurbishment of Mayfield Library. [4562/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [3471/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of full-time Gardaí with drug-related intimidation training, by district in Cork. [4102/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions he is taking to reduce the wait time for employment visa renewals. [5127/26]

New lobbying 17 returns

Fold Ireland Housing
- Attended an Oireachtas Committee meeting on 1st October 2025
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- DFI Budget 2026 Priorities
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · EU Affairs
- Solar
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Budget 2026 advocacy on food poverty interventions
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- LauraLynn Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Cormac McKay Housing
- Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026