Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Cork South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 51 questions · 306 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

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 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Voted against 2 Jerry Buttimer · Séamus McGrath

Did not vote 2 Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 Jerry Buttimer · Séamus McGrath

Did not vote 3 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Jerry Buttimer · Séamus McGrath

Did not vote 3 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice

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 Jerry Buttimer · Séamus McGrath

Did not vote 3 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire · Micheál Martin · Pádraig Rice

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Jerry Buttimer · Micheál Martin · Séamus McGrath

Voted against 1 Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Did not vote 1 Pádraig Rice

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 2 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if diplomatic efforts have been made following recent events in Aleppo, Syria, where the Kurdish enclaves of Sheikh Maqsoud and Asrafiyeh have come under sustained attack from the interim Syrian government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4147/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health when the cold cap/scalp cooling machine in CUH was installed; when it was last used; and to outline the timeline for it being used again. [3957/26]

New lobbying 25 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Drop in briefing session for TDs
- Information campaign for elected representatives for Solar Farm
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
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Transport
- Key Cork Transport Projects
- Key Cork Transport Projects
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
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Social Protection
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
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.
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- To share ActionAid’s briefing note on Official Development Assistance and women’s rights
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Civil Society Space
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 5 votes · 0 questions · 79 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 79 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Information campaign for elected representatives for Solar Farm
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying for additional supports for social enterprises.
The Wheel · 2 returns Community
- The Wheel invited Minister Jerry Buttimer to a meeting about issues affecting the community and voluntary sector.
- The We Act Manager spoke at the Civic Forum, hosted by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, about the importance of community infrastructure and volunteering across Ireland. The Wheel staff members present spoke directly to Minister Buttimer at this event and took a photo with him.
Cork Chamber · 17 returns Transport · Education and Training · Economic Development and Industry · Tourism
- A speech given at a Tri-Region Partnership event
- A speech given at a Tri-Region Partnership event
- A speech given at a Tri-Region Partnership event
- A speech given at a Tri-Region Partnership event
- A speech given at a Tri-Region Partnership event
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Cork ARC Gala Dinner
- Letters from Cork Chamber to Ministers O'Brien and Buttimer and local representatives about transport policy
- Letters from Cork Chamber to Ministers O'Brien and Buttimer and local representatives about transport policy
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister O'Brien and Minister Buttimer
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister O'Brien and Minister Buttimer
- Cork GAA Partner Appreciation Breakfast
- Cork GAA Partner Appreciation Breakfast
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Saint John of God Hospital clg Community
- Invitation to launch of Volunteer Impact Research
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- The taxi supply shortage in rural Ireland.
- 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.
Charities Institute Ireland Community
- The Impact of Regulatory Changes for the Charity Sector
GAA Sports and Recreation
- Meeting re national demographic trends
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
EasyGo Charging Limited Transport
- Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. · 2 returns Community
- Invitations to Minister Buttimer to attend and speak at upcoming events
- Invitation to Minister Buttimer to speak at an upcoming event in February 2026
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to Ministers calling for cross-departmental approach to penal reform
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Housing and accommodation, Youth, Employment and Enterprise,Policy Programme implementations, Anti racism education
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
Outhouse CLG · 3 returns Finance · Health · Justice and Equality
- Budget 2026
- Closure of the National Gender Service (NGS) waiting lists.
- Violent attacks on Citywest IPAS Centre
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns; correction of a public campaign by a major mental health advocate organisation & correspondence to Senators.
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Attendance at 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
Dundalk Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Buttimer on M1 Corridor
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture · Finance
- Nitrates Derogation
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- IFA 70th North Cork Dinner
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Restaurants Association of Ireland Transport
- Taxis for Ireland Coalition Meeting with Minister Jerry Buttimer
Volunteering Ireland · 2 returns Community
- Submitted a proposal to DRCDG requesting funding to deliver communications on volunteering
- Meeting with Minister Jerry Buttimer
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- SVP's Pre Budget Submission forwarded to all Oireachtas Members
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease · 2 returns 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.
- 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 · 3 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
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
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.
Community Workers' Limited Community
- Meetings Minister Jerry Buttimer
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 on 23 December recognising leadership of the Oireachtas Rainbow Caucus.
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
Sightsavers Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Retention of ODA funding, increase for funding and increased commitment to disability inclusive development
Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) Transport
- Correspondence about MIBI Annual Conference
Local Development Companies Network CLG · 2 returns Community
- Invitation to Conference
- Communication in relation to SICAP Procurement
All Ireland Endorsement Body for Community Work Education and Training · 2 returns Education and Training · Community
- Meetings with Minister Jerry Buttimer
- Meetings with Minister Jerry Buttimer
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB Service on offshore islands
National LGBT Federation EU Affairs
- Hungarian ban on Pride and other public LGBTQ+ events

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 113 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 113 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Information campaign for elected representatives for Solar Farm
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Chambers Ireland · 2 returns EU Affairs · Trade
- Update on Business Pillar of the European Economic and Social Committee priorities for Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026, with President of Business Pillar, Sandra Parthie
- Raising the importance of the Mercosur Trade Agreement for businesses across Europe with President of Business Pillar of European Economic and Social Committee Sandra Parthie
Irish Association of Social Workers Health
- Mental Health Reform - Letter to the Taoiseach
Irish Development Education Association Foreign Affairs
- Signed civil society letter to Taoiseach and Tánaiste urging Ireland to push for UNGA action on Gaza
Cork Chamber · 7 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Tourism
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- Expansion of Sanmina facilities in Cork
- Expansion of Sanmina facilities in Cork
South Dublin Chamber EU Affairs
- Business Focus on Irish EU Presidency
Concern Worldwide Foreign Affairs
- Letter ahead of United Nations General Assembly
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Transport
- Alcohol health information labelling
- Alcohol and road safety
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- Invitation to address ILCU Policy and AGM in May 2026
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Invitation to Taoiseach and Ministers to open Health and Treatment Facility
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- Sent emails on behalf of the NSPCA to local TDs to urge them to vote in favour of the bill on the matter of the Animal Health & Welfare (Ban On Fox Hunting) Bill. It will be returning to Dail Eireann for the second stage debate and vote on Wednesday 17th December 2025.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Danone Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Correspondence inviting An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin to visit Danone's Supply Point in Macroom, and providing an overview of the company’s operations in Ireland, its regional footprint, and its contribution to employment, and the agri-food sector.
Lir Communications Ltd Health
- Request to meet to discuss the National Advanced AHR Centre planned for Cork.
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
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Justice and Equality
- Invitation to visit Pavee Point
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Budget 2026 asks
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- Representatives invited to MS Ireland's national conference
Doras Luimní · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter with recommendations to government in response to Gaza genocide. Covering humanitarian admissions programme, international protection, and family reunification.
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
The Representative Church Body Housing
- Seeking to discuss a possible exemption for Church of Ireland parishes in relation to proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax in connection with church houses. In the RCB’s view, the proposed legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax fail to take into account the peculiar situation of Church of Ireland clergy houses, which may be vacant for short periods of time, and this has unintended negative implications for parishes and for the operational efficiency of the Church.
Pfizer · 2 returns Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
- Ireland's medicine reimbursement system and funding for access to new medicines and vaccines
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · EU Affairs
- Resources for critical State agencies.
- Ireland's EU Presidency
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To thank DPOs listed for their support in achieving capital funding from DFHERIS and to discuss ongoing operational funding inequities.
Nasc Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate speech and hate crime
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Housing finance in Ireland
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
- ICMSA National AGM
Uplift · 3 returns EU Affairs · Foreign Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Lobbying to get Ireland to vote against the EU Chat Control Bill
- Lobbying government ministers to support Ireland’s neutrality and the retention of the Triple Lock.
- Lobbying Ministers to take steps to protect asylum seekers.
Bank of Ireland Group plc Housing
- To outline on how Bank of Ireland Group supports home building across Ireland through a mix of debt and equity finance, and the value of the public and private sector collaborating effectively to support more housing delivery.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns EU Affairs · Community · Agriculture
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Inauguration of the President of Ireland Celebration Event
- IFA 71st AGM
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Irish Food Price Analysis
- Brazil Investigation
- IFA 70th North Cork Dinner
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Requested meeting to discuss conveyancing reform and the Seller's Legal Pack Bill.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- SVP's Pre Budget Submission forwarded to all Oireachtas Members
Amnesty International Ireland · 5 returns Foreign Affairs · EU Affairs
- Letter calling for Irish Government action on US Administration's ICC-related sanctions against three Palestinian human rights NGOs, al-Haq, Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights, and Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
- Handover at Government Buildings of over 10,000 signatures to our petition calling on Taoiseach and Tánaiste to ‘Shred the EU-Israel Association Agreement’, with cover letter
- Shared online global ''Civil Society Open Letter to States: Upholding Not Undermining International Law" signed by Amnesty International
- Letter seeking meeting with Amnesty International’s Senior Director for Research, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigns, Erika Guevara Rosas, to discuss Ireland's action on Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and crimes in rest of OPT
- Two letters regarding the unlawful interception by Israeli forces of the Global Sumud Flotilla, and detention and welfare of Irish nationals onboard
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Meeting request - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2026 decision making on children
- Implementation of commitment to introduce the International Protection Child Payment
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Coalition Against Hate Crime email/letter to party leaders, copying the Ceann Comhairle, in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Submission on the National Digital and AI Strategy
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.
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- Retention of the Nitrates Derogation
Law Society of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- The Law Society provided its pre-Budget submission to Government (in conjunction with a Technical Submission sent to Government in August) that called for stronger Government to focus on the need for sustainable investment in the justice system to improve its accessibility and the experience for individuals and businesses
Queen's University Belfast Education and Training
- Various correspondence between Queen's University Belfast and the Taoiseach in relation to the Irish Cabinet approval of Dundalk Institute of Technology becoming a college of Queen's University Belfast.
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
SSE plc · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Business in the Community
- EU Energy Agenda
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Foreign Affairs
- Briefing on the medical and humanitarian situation on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank
Insight Consultants Health
- An on street Public Awareness Campaign for Breast Cancer - we handed out leaflets to the general pubic advising them of the advantages of self examination to combat breast cancer
Not Us Limited Education and Training
- Letter to the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth requesting a meeting to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027-2031). Since it was established in 2010, and with support from the Government, The Ireland Funds and U2, Music Generation has given access to performance music education to tens of thousands of children and young people in Ireland, from age 0 to 18.
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Pre budget submission by the Library Association of Ireland School Libraries Group seeking expansion of the JCSP Deonstration Project
State Street International (Ireland) Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with the Taoiseach where items discussed included global trends in asset management, the importance of Ireland to State Street, the role of Ireland in the EU and globally, and the enablers for future success in Ireland including AI and the Savings and Investment Union.
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 · 7 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Budget 2026
- An Taoiseach Michael Martin attends Ibec President's Dinner
- Joint letter with ICTU on Labour Court
- The economic state of the small business sector
- Consumer contracts
- EU Presidency campaign report
- Growing concern regarding Ireland's divisive public narrative
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Meeting with An Taoiseach on young farmer Generational Renewal Report and young farmer issues
Inclusion Ireland Justice and Equality
- First meeting of the Strategic Monitoring Group under National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with the Taoiseach
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Permanent TSB Plc Housing
- Housing Finance in Ireland
Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited Communications
- An Taoiseach visit to Amazon's LEO (low earth orbit satellite network) ground station in Cork.
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Budgetary matters
- Climate Justice
- Offical Development Assistance
Medtronic plc Economic Development and Industry
- Update on new, innovative technologies
Irish Institutional Property Housing
- Scope and implementation of the reduced VAT rate for new-build apartments, Enhanced Corporation Tax Deduction and Residential Zoned Land Tax
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Highlight Ireland's digital and artificial intelligence opportunity and circulation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper
- Event celebrating Microsoft's 40th anniversary in Ireland
Institute of Physics Economic Development and Industry
- The importance of taking physics into account in policy considerations for the country
KPMG Economic Development and Industry
- Client event held at our office with An Taoiseach
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- World News Day
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- American Chamber of Commerce Event
Stripe Economic Development and Industry
- Hosted An Taoiseach at opening of Stripe's new Dublin office, with a tour and a fireside chat with invited guests.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement between political representatives and civil society in shaping effective, rights-based responses.
Comhlámh Foreign Affairs
- Letter (sent as an email to An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin)

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 37 questions · 81 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 37 total

Health 27 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to clarify matters related to compensation for victims of the HSE cyber-attack (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3491/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a copy of the briefing provided to her, which is referenced in a media report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3493/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of consultants employed by the HSE, by contract type, principal clinical site and region, in tabular form. [3494/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide a summary of the key provisions of each of the contracts under which consultants are employed in the HSE (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3495/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 991 of 16 December 2025, if matters raised previously will be subject to a review in due course (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3889/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will review the long-term illness scheme in light of the State’s commitments under the National Rare Disease Plan (details supplied); if the inclusion of many rare, genetic, and metabolic disorders which require lifelong and medically essential treatment is being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4259/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the Strategic Review of the Eligibility Framework which was due to be completed in 2025 (details supplied); the expected timeline for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4260/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of staff at the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane, by grade, in tabular form. [4718/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane, by grade, in tabular form. [4719/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting transfer from prison to the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane, by prison and gender, in tabular from. [4720/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the average wait time for a transfer from prison to the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4721/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to address matters raised in correspondence (detailed supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4800/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the amount collected by all public hospitals in respect of car parking charges for visitors and patients in each of the years from 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and the amount collected by contracted companies to run and manage car parking facilities at each hospital for the same time period. [4801/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the car parking fees charged at each public hospital, in tabular form. [4802/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if any actions have been taken with respect to the surgeons identified in the Independent Audit on Hip Surgery Thresholds for Children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, for whom there were concerns about the necessity of the surgeries they performed on children; if all of these surgeons are still carrying out surgeries in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) sites or the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC); if any of them continue to serve on medical boards in CHI or NOHC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4803/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the appropriateness of pelvic osteotomy procedures carried out on children in private healthcare facilities will also be included in the external expert panel established following the publication of an independent medical audit (details supplied); if she has identified the private hospitals in which these surgeries took place during the period between January 2010 and March 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4804/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she has requested data on the number of children who underwent pelvic osteotomy procedures in a private healthcare facility (details supplied); if she has been provided with a list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4805/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the appropriateness of pelvic osteotomy procedures carried out on children in a hospital will also be included in the external expert panel established following the publication of an independent medical audit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4806/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if the appropriateness of pelvic osteotomy procedures carried out on children in other public hospitals will also be included in the external expert panel established following the publication of an independent medical audit (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4807/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if planning permission is required for beds to be delivered in Cork University Hospital in 2026 (details supplied); if so, the status of said planning permission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4808/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reasons for the continued delay in expanding the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); if screening for SMA will commence this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4901/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of step-down beds that have been provided in County Clare, by site in each of the years since 2020, in tabular form. [5223/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the safe number of trolleys permitted in University Hospital Limerick’s emergency department to comply with fire safety regulations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5224/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if any advice or guidance has been provided to pharmacists with respect to the pause on changes to phased dispensing control mechanisms; if so, to provide a copy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5226/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to address the concerns raised with respect to monitored dosage systems, or blister packs, as a result of changes agreed under the Community Pharmacy Agreement; if she intends to amend previously agreed changes in phased dispensing control mechanisms during the current pause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5227/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to an issue related to changes under the Community Pharmacy Agreement (details supplied); if an instruction was issued to pharmacists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5228/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the Strategic Review of General Practice; to provide a firm timeline for competition of the Strategic Review; the reason for the delay in its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5380/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on his Department’s drafting of the regulations for periodic payment orders indexation rates; if this work has been completed, given that it was due to be actioned by the end of 2025; the date at which these regulations will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4295/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will respond to concerns regarding the resident permit renewals and critical skills employment permits for nurses (details supplied); if he will increase processing capacity for IRP renewals and critical skills permits, provide transparent timelines and communication for applicants awaiting approval; his plans to progress long-term solutions beyond temporary measures to prevent future backlogs; the protections available for individuals impacted by delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4297/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 10 December 2026, if he has approved the draft Circuit Court Rules (Donor Assisted Human Reproduction) 2025 and the equivalent District Court Rules, which would allow for the commencement of section 232 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; if not, the timeline he is working towards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5229/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [68413/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [70179/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on BusConnects Cork; to provide an updated timeline for delivery;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3520/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will meet with a group to discuss their seizure safe schools campaign (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4299/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 489 of 25 November 2025, if the review of filing lists and other records held in his Department provided information relating to the records of the Departmental Council working party over the period 1982 to 1983 that produced report No. 1635; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3521/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); his views on the merits of amending existing first-time buyer supports in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3982/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 343 of 13 January 2025, if his Department is aware that salmon and smolts are not surviving downstream migration; the discussions that have taken place between his Department and Inland Fisheries Ireland with regard to this issue; if he has concerns on whether this arrangement is compliant with EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5225/26]

New lobbying 81 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Information campaign for elected representatives for Solar Farm
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
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
- Youth drinking
- Zero alcohol product advertising
Cork Chamber · 2 returns Transport
- Key Cork Transport Projects
- Key Cork Transport Projects
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 · 5 returns Justice and Equality · Health · Sports and Recreation
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
- Supported Labour private member's bill on trans healthcare and attended Dáil debate
- Launch of Know Your Rights guide
- AV Room Briefing on legal gender recognition
- Launch of LGBTQI+ Inclusivity in Irish Football report
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Pádraig Rice TD
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health
- 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.
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
Irish Cancer Society · 10 returns Health · Social Protection · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Genetic services
- National grant for hair loss products
- Nicotine product regulation
- Expansion of QUIT services
- Costs associated with a cancer diagnosis
- Reconstruction surgery
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Radiation therapy and radiography services
- Oireachtas Committee on Health
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Lir Communications Ltd Health
- Request to meet to discuss the National Advanced AHR Centre planned for Cork.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
Early Onset Parkinsons Disease CLG Health
- Government must allocate funding to upgrade infastructure, doubling capacity for life-changing Parkinson’s Disease surgery Date 25/11/2025 Pádraig Rice Social Democrats
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Housing and accommodation, Youth, Employment and Enterprise,Policy Programme implementations, Anti racism education
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- Sent PSI press release to multiple TDs, highlighting key pre-budget priorities including increasing the mental health budget, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25, culturally competent services, and zero restraint/seclusion with statutory advocacy.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Finance · Justice and Equality
- Budget 2026
- National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II 2024-2028
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
GSK Health
- Information regarding HIV in Ireland
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.
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 5 returns Health · Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill
- Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus as part of LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance on key issues around legislation in relation to LGBTQ+ families
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
- CEO meeting with Pádraig Rice TD
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Meeting requests/Meetings - Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
National Infertility Support and Information Group Health
- NISIG emailed Oireachtas members the pre-budget submission for 2026 in August 2025. Key asks included: a request for funding for our NISIG Helpline, a wider and more sufficiently funded public funded IVF scheme. That eligibility and criteria be broad, equitable, inclusive and reflective of those who seek infertility treatment. Also, that donor conception be ready to roll out in conjunction with the establishment of the new Regulatory Authority.
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) awareness and care pathways in Ireland
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
Pender & Associates Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
- Letter seeking engagement on oral health policy
Health Research Charities Ireland Health
- Meeting with Padraig Rice T.D, to discuss the asks contained in the 2025 Position Paper.
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 · Budgetary matters
- Marketing of non-alcohol products
- 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.
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
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.
Academy of Clinical of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine Communications
- Met with TD Padraig Rice by Zoom on September 12th 2025.
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
- World Urticaria Day event
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy
- 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 · 2 returns Community · Justice and Equality
- Democracy and Civil Society
- Intersex Rights Legislation

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 12 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the house price ceilings under the local authority home loan. [3745/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the supply of affordable purchase properties and plans to reform the Affordable Purchase Fund. [4549/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review upwards the social housing qualifying income limits. [4550/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the introduction of a grant scheme for the purchase of generators for individuals who require constant electricity supply for medical reasons. [4687/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on plans to increase hospital bed capacity in Cork city. [4682/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on the new 83 bed paediatric wing at Cork University Hospital; and the estimated timeline for construction and completion. [4681/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Taoiseach when the Cork city task force will be established. [64215/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [3744/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the next Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund application process will commence. [4067/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will support the development of a 50 metre swimming pool in the Cork region. [4369/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider amending the help-to-buy scheme to reduce the 70% rule whereby a purchaser must be borrowing 70% of the purchase price of the house (details supplied). [4370/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the commencement of building works for the new Cork Educate Together Secondary School. [4292/26]