Cork North-West — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 17 questions · 125 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 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

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 against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

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 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 5 questions · 56 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if consideration can be given to providing a funded scheme for blister packs for vulnerable and/or incapacitated patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5051/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health for a full review and expansion of the current free HRT scheme to ensure medications for individuals who are HRT contraindicated are included; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5050/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the re-instatement of the provision of new heating boilers under the local authority housing adaptation grants for older people and disabled people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5048/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the draw down of funding by Cork County Council under the tenant-in-situ scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5049/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to confirm that the connection timeframes anticipated will be met on the NBI roll-out for deployment areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4128/26]

New lobbying 56 returns

Cork Chamber · 14 returns Budgetary matters · Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Energy and Natural Resources · Finance · Housing · Justice and Equality · Public Expenditure and Reform · Taxation · Tourism · Trade · Transport · Arts
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
- Encouraging elected representatives to take part and provide assistance in supporting local Alzheimer's Memory Walk events, which is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign by The ASI
- Create and awareness of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's Friends of ASI initiative within local communities to make them more welcoming to people impacted by dementia.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 6 returns Agriculture
- Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
- Support for women in Irish farming and farm succession.
- ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
- Genetically modified (GM) grain policy: ICSA highlighted concerns regarding potential impacts of GM grain cultivation on coexistence, traceability, and cross-pollination risks. The organisation also noted the value of Ireland’s GM-free status in supporting farm incomes and meeting consumer and market preferences, and called for a precautionary, science-based approach to any future policy changes.
- Nitrates Directive, Nitrates Derogation, and related environmental compliance requirements.
- Development of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy; farm income stability; demographic sustainability of farming; environmental scheme design.
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
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Agriculture · Trade · EU Affairs · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
- Sinn Féin briefing on Mercosur
- IFA 71st AGM
- Energy From Farms
- Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
- Provided an update on horse registration and studbook services operated by HSI.
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.
Drury Agriculture
- To introduce the Young Sheep Farmer's Forum and discussion on policy document
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 · 3 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry · Children and Youth Affairs
- Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
- Ibec Cork priorities 2026
- CSI's policy priorities
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
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agricultural - Common Agricultural Policy presentation
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 · 2 returns Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Submitted a paper to the committee on policy changes that could be made to accelerate the delivery of biomethane sector in Ireland
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association EU Affairs
- Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to CAP Post 2027.

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 5 votes · 11 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the level of investment made through the most recent Sports Capital and Equipment Programme in Cork north-west; the number of projects approved, completed and paid out; whether further allocations will be considered to address gaps in sports infrastructure in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4073/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions being taken to increase participation in sport and physical activity across Cork, particularly among young people, women and disadvantaged communities; and if he will outline the funding and programme supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4074/26]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) for social farming initiatives for the years 2020-2025; the projects funded under this initiative; the outcomes from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4148/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the appointment of a county dog warden and two additional dog wardens at Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for Mallow General Hospital; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4138/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the role being played by community hospitals in Macroom and Millstreet in alleviating pressure on acute hospitals through step-down care; and whether all available beds in these facilities are being utilised to support delayed discharges from acute settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4137/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of funding allocated to Cork County Council for housing maintenance; and if the Minister will outline any additional allocations planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4140/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress made in delivering affordable purchase and cost-rental housing in Cork; the number of schemes approved and commenced to date; and if additional sites or funding streams are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4139/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider changing the maximum hours a person can work (currently 18.5 hours per week) when qualifying for carer's allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3742/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department’s current systems can identify the number of students enrolled in each individual English language education provider at present; if so, whether it can be published in an anonymised format (details supplied) to avoid identifying individual organisations and to ensure that no commercially sensitive information is disclosed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for establishing a new Guardian ad Litem National Service, given that the current system provides independent representation for children without waiting lists; the way she will ensure the independence of Guardians ad Litem where both Tusla and the new service will be accountable to the same Department and Minister; whether she will reconsider the design of the service to ensure it remains child-centred, informed by the expertise of practising Guardians ad Litem, and consistent with Ireland’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5392/26]

New lobbying 44 returns

Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking Deputy to submit a question on the status of the national rollout of the epilepsy electronic patient record (EPR)
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Youth drinking
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Create and awareness of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's Friends of ASI initiative within local communities to make them more welcoming to people impacted by dementia.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 6 returns Transport · Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Sports and Recreation
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- 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 Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
- The taxi supply shortage in Ireland and the need to increase licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Inviting Speakers to Attend Debate Your Decision Makers Annual Event. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability with stakeholders
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
GSK · 2 returns Health
- Immunisation against RSV
- Shingles Immunisation policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- 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 · 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
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
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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Community Platform · 2 returns Community · Finance
- Emailed a letter to the Deputy John Paul O’Shea, Chair of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development requesting that they hold a meeting on Poverty on the week of the 17th October UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
- 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
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. · 2 returns 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.
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy for Who Demo
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
- Invitation to attend local racecourse
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Meeting highlighting the supports needed for young farmers in Cork
- Meeting to discuss the challenge's faced by young farmers in Avondhu region of North East Cork from Mercosur and young farmer proposals under CAP reform

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 1 question · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if the long-term illness scheme will be revised to include patients with Charcot-Marie-tooth disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3558/26]

New lobbying 23 returns

NCBI Children and Youth Affairs
- Funding for services for people with disabilities
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Ability West Public Expenditure and Reform
- Correspondence with Minister Moynihan and his team - Requirement for additional space to provide classrooms in St. Oliver's Special School as school is now at full capacity.
SeeBeyondBorders Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Colm Byrne, CEO International Operations SeeBeyondBorders, met Minister of State, Michael Moynihan on the 25th of November 2025. Colm spoke to Minister Moynihan about the work of SeeBeyonsBorders in Ireland and Cambodia and why Cambodian education benefits greatly from Irish support.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
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
Inclusion Ireland Education and Training
- EPSEN Review Implementation Plan feedback
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
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Meeting highlighting the supports needed for young farmers in Cork
- Meeting to discuss the challenge's faced by young farmers in Avondhu region of North East Cork from Mercosur and young farmer proposals under CAP reform
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- AsIAm hosted the 14th Autism Europe Congress in Dublin and invited a number of elected representatives and DPOs to take part. The Congress was supported by Failte Ireland, Dublin City Council and the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
Medical Emergency Response Health
- Discussion of findings from the MER 2025 report on medical emergency preparedness in Irish schools, including issues relating to allergy awareness, staff training, and access to emergency medicines. MER also outlined its engagement with Safefood following a recent Parliamentary Question and the sharing of the report to inform updated allergy information for schools.