Dún Laoghaire — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dún Laoghaire TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 138 questions · 219 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 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

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 Richard Boyd Barrett

Voted against 3 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

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 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin · Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Voted against 1 Richard Boyd Barrett

Did not vote 2 Barry Ward · Cormac Devlin

Barry Ward — Fine Gael 4 votes · 90 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 90 total

Children 18 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to criticisms of the independent external review of the draft childminding regulations that was carried out by a person (details supplied) specifically in relation to claims that the report did not adequately engage with the childminding sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3819/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider facilitating a meeting with an organisation regarding their concerns related to the National Guardian ad Litem Service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4695/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the appropriateness of both TUSLA and the National Guardian ad Litem Service falling under the same Government Department, particularly in cases whereby the service is critical of the actions of TUSLA or similar cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4696/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding safeguards that are being put in place to ensure there are conflict resolution mechanisms between TUSLA and the National Guardian ad Litem Service in situations where there is dispute between services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4697/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on whether the proposed staffing levels for the National Guardian ad Litem Service will be sufficient to deal with the level of demand for this support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4698/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the recruitment process for the National Guardian ad Litem Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4699/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the proposed staffing arrangements for the new National Guardian ad Litem Service, by role and grade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4700/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the National Guardian ad Litem Service; and the timeline for when it will be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4701/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to cases whereby pregnant women are not given adequate job protection in advance of taking maternity leave (details supplied); if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4739/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the protections in place for pregnant women who believe they have been made redundant in advance of maternity leave as a means of removing them from company payroll; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4740/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the work that is ongoing within her Department to ensure fair treatment for pregnant women in terms of maternity leave, sick leave and appropriate working conditions, regardless of their position within a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4741/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the adequacy of existing regulations in relation to the fair treatment of pregnant women in the workplace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4742/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the way Ireland compares to other EU counties in terms of the level of employment protection given to pregnant women in advance of taking maternity leave; her views on whether the existing protections are sufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4743/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the UK law, the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023, that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4744/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the French law, under the French Labour Code (Article L1225-4) that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether that comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4745/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the German law, under the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4746/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the Dutch law, the Dutch Civil Code (Article 7:670(2) that ensures strong protection for employees that apply for maternity leave (details supplied); her views on whether comparable Irish laws are equally strong in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4747/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any review of existing laws and regulations related to the fair treatment of pregnant women in the workplace and maternity leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4748/26]
Justice 17 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the implementation of 16.7% uplift on personal injury guidelines following the independent report carried out by the Injuries Resolution Board, which was launched by the Minister on 16 October 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3427/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the employment permit appeal by a person (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely and fair manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3664/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to an asylum application (details supplied); if the experiences outlined in the application can be assessed; if his attention has been drawn to the support from their school and wider community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5140/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to an asylum application (details supplied); if the experiences outlined in the application can be assessed; if his attention has been drawn to the support from their school and wider community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5141/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prisoners currently detained in locations where there is in-cell sanitation but not any privacy guard between the toilet facility and the rest of the cell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5154/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inmates in prisons or places of detention in Ireland that are currently required to sleep on the floor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5155/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of inmates in prisons or places of detention in Ireland who are currently on restricted regimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5156/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to places of places of detention and prisons in Ireland, the position regarding the number of prisoners that are currently detained in their cells on a solitary basis for more than 22 hours per day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5157/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of convictions against persons in custody of the State for conduct while in the custody of the State in each of the years 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5158/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of disciplinary procedures initiated against prisoners, also known as P19s in 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5159/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps he plans to take in response to the issues raised in the Inspection of Prisons Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5160/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the current prison population in Ireland, in comparison to the average daily population in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5161/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average cost of keeping a person in prison custody in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; if an explanation for any discrepancy in these statistics will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5162/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the prisons and detention services in Ireland, reflecting in each instance the capacity, the number of persons detained, the number of staff assigned, the minimum number of staff on duty at any given time, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5163/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost of keeping a person in custody in each of the prisons and detention centres in the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5164/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prisoners in Ireland that are currently kept in cells without in-cell sanitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5168/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the number of cells in operation today in both prisons and places of detention in Ireland that do not have in-cell sanitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5169/26]
Health 16 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will engage with Coimisiún na Meán in relation to implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3820/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health his views on the merits of creating a regulatory framework that addresses digital marketing and influencer promotion of follow-on milks for 6+ months; if he will engage directly on this matter with Coimisiún na Meán; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3821/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the recommendations of the World Health Assembly Resolution (May 2025) that supports the regulation of the digital marketing of breast-milk substitutes; the actions he will take to consider and implement these recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3822/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will facilitate a meeting with an advocacy group (details supplied) in relation to the regulation of the digital marketing of breast-milk substitutes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3823/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of pharmacists in relation to the eligibility for the free HRT scheme; the actions she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4235/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the report published by the Online Health Taskforce in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4709/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the report published by the Online Health Taskforce in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4710/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of any recommendations related to protecting children online as part of the report published by the Online Health Taskforce in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4711/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to correspondence sent to her by an organisation (details supplied); the actions she will take to address the contents therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4752/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will consider facilitating a meeting with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss the concerns raised with her in relation to the recall of baby formula; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4753/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the procedure whereby a recall of baby formula is communicated to parents, media outlets and other relevant organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4754/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the timeline as to when she was made aware of the largescale baby formula recall (details supplied); the procedure that was followed in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4755/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the safeguards that are in place to minimise the impact of a largescale baby formula recall (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4756/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with the Irish suppliers of baby formula involved in the mass recall to ensure a minimal impact to families and infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4757/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of amending the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 to remove the loophole that allows advertising by alcohol companies to advertise 0.0% versions of their products on TV, radio and sporting events; if her Department has carried out any research into this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3351/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research her Department has carried out into making the flu vaccine free for all to encourage greater uptake; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3352/26]
Culture 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any proposals to provide for additional regulations, policies and protections to increase safeguarding of children/young adults online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3343/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the need to develop a new, high-performance HQ for an organisation (details supplied); his views on whether this would be of benefit for sailors of all ages and abilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3344/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the regulation of the advertising and promotion of infant and follow-on formula both in traditional media and online; the actions he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3824/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the implementation of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 in relation to the advertising and promotion of infant and follow-on formula both in traditional media and online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3825/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he plans to assess the success of the implementation of a ban on social media for under 16s in Australia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4712/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on whether a ban on the use of social media for under 16s could be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4713/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to what extent a proposed ban on the use of social media by under 16s has been assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4714/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department that seeks to improve the level of protection for children online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4716/26]
Education 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider a visit to a school (details supplied) that has a significant cohort of students with additional needs, to discuss the principal’s concerns in relation to support from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3508/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of the principal in a school (details supplied) in relation to the shortage of SNA support for children that qualify for this additional support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3509/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to an ongoing review of the SNA allocation for a school (details supplied); if she will engage with the NCSE to ensure that this school is supported and retains its allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3510/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the existing SNA allocation for a school (details supplied) to ensure that the students and staff in the school have the support they require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3511/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the fairness of the system applied by the NCSE in relation to the provision of SNA support per school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3512/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the criteria whereby the NCSE allocates SNA support to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3513/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any change in policy regarding the allocation of SNA support to mainstream schools, regardless of whether the school has any SEN classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3514/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the feedback from school principals in relation to the increasingly strict guidelines being applied to the allocation of SNA support to schools; if this reflects any change in policy or directive from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3515/26]
Defence 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a significant drone attack on our airports or any other significant capital infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3461/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on her Department's offices and institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3462/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence her views on the adequacy of the existing level of equipment available to the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3463/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any proposals to increase capital expenditure on military equipment for the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3464/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any assessment of the readiness and preparedness of the Defence Forces in the context of an increasingly volatile international climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3465/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any engagement she has had with her EU counterparts in relation to the increasingly volatile international climate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3466/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the level of expenditure on defence compared to our EU counterparts, by percentage of overall Exchequer expenditure, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3467/26]
Finance 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the help to buy scheme concerning the upper monetary cap; the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4488/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review being carried out of the help to buy scheme and the monetary limits applied, particularly in the context of increasing house prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4489/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the help to buy scheme, specifically in areas where the cost of purchasing a home is higher than the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4490/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby applicants to the help to buy scheme qualify under all criteria but cannot find a suitable home under the €500,000 spending cap; if any flexibility can be applied in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4491/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the help to buy scheme purchase threshold; if there has been any consideration given to increasing this threshold for properties purchased in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4492/26]
Housing 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any review of the qualifying income thresholds for cost rental housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3326/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the research and analysis that informed the decision regarding the qualifying income thresholds for cost rental housing developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3327/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby an individual cannot qualify for cost rental housing due to being below the income threshold but if they apply with their partner, they are over the income threshold; the actions he will take to address cases like this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3328/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the provision of allocated housing for those that work in frontline public sector jobs including teachers, nurses and members of An Garda Síochána; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions he will take to ensure that the process for applying for a vacant property refurbishment grant is as streamlined as possible to encourage an increase in the level of uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3345/26]
Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the work of a college (details supplied); if he will facilitate a meeting with the management to discuss their concerns related to the wage subsidy scheme and the way in which it is applied in their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3603/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the letter received by an organisation (details supplied); the actions he will take to address their concerns related to the wage subsidy scheme and the way in which it is applied in their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3604/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a review of the wage subsidy scheme that will allow for greater flexibility in the way in which it is applied by charitable organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3605/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will undertake to individually visit the member states of the European Union, and meet with counterparts and parliamentarians in each, before the start of the Irish presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3381/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3851/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the implementation of 16.7% uplift on personal injury guidelines following the independent report carried out by the Injuries Resolution Board, which was launched by the Minister on 16 October 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3426/26]

New lobbying 43 returns

Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- The impact of EU trade measures on US-origin Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Ireland.
Irish Development Education Association Education and Training
- Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders
Red Flag Consulting Limited Sports and Recreation
- Outreach regarding the Gambling Regulation Act
Saint John of God Hospital clg Community
- Invitation to launch of Volunteer Impact Research
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Christmas Jumper Day event in the Coffee Dock in Leinster House, a special gathering hosted with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia in support of people living with dementia.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to AmCham Thanksgiving Lunch
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Nicotine product regulation
- Expansion of QUIT services
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Meeting to discuss All-Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Amnesty International Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Communications to Chair and Vice Chair of Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs and Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, urging action on Hungary’s ban on upcoming 4 October Pécs Pride march.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Highlight the need for the Presidency of the Council of the EU to prioritise tackling violence against women and girls, including online harms that transcend borders.
- Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted DRCC invitation to participate on All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Convention in relation to the Protection of the Lawyer into domestic law.
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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation emails and Participation in in-person event (Diversity in Politics) at Mansion House on October 21st.
Community Platform · 2 returns 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.
- 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 Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · EU Affairs
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Shared business concerns on the national training fund (NTF) amendment bill
- Ibec's EU priorities ahead of the Presidency
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
- Meeting to explore what ways Irish civil society can engage with the upcoming EU Presidency to shine a light on democracy across the EU in particular with regards to equality, LGBTQ+ rights and online safety.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport
- EC legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles
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.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Data Protection Enforcement
National LGBT Federation EU Affairs
- Hungarian ban on Pride and other public LGBTQ+ events

Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 27 questions · 41 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 27 total

Health 9 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to date to implement the guidance issued by an organisation (details supplied) on transparency of medicines pricing and pharmacy service fees, which took effect from 1 December 2025; and to provide an update on early compliance levels, including any monitoring data available to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3928/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the enforcement and compliance framework in place to ensure that pharmacies display, in a conspicuous location, the required information on professional service fees and the range of dispensing fees; the respective roles of the PSI and her Department; the actions that may follow where a pharmacy is found not to be compliant, including any sanctions or escalation pathways; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3929/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the commencement date and operational readiness of the requirement that, from January 2026, patients receive a detailed receipt itemising the medicine cost, the dispensing fee, where applicable, and any other professional service fees; the technical or system changes which were required to deliver this across the sector; to confirm the minimum information which must appear on the receipt; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3930/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of complaints or concerns received by her Department, the HSE or the PSI since 1 December 2025 relating to non-display of fees, unclear pricing or refusal to provide an itemised receipt, by month, by category where available; the way in which patients can escalate concerns where they believe the guidance is not being followed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3931/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health whether her Department plans to review the impact of the PSI transparency guidance and the receipt requirement during 2026, including publishing compliance rates and any changes in average dispensing fees for private patients; whether she plans to place any elements of the guidance on a statutory footing through primary or secondary legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3932/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the Loughlinstown primary healthcare centre capital project, located on Loughlinstown Drive, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4381/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when funding will be announced for phase II of the national rehabilitation hospital development on Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, under the HSE capital projects plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4383/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health when a national diabetes strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4890/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the work of the Diabetes Policy and Services Review Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4889/26]
Defence 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if she will seek to avail of loans under the EU Security Action for Europe facility in order to supplement capital investment under the National Development Plan for defence capability development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3801/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 177 of 17 September 2025, if she will publish the detailed implementation plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces, which her predecessor committed to publishing in October 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3803/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the reason she has not prioritised the replacement of the Naval Service flagship LE Eithne, which was retired three years ago, while prioritising the replacement of Mowag Piranha armoured vehicles that were recently upgraded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3804/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if she is concerned that the Naval Service may not see any new vessels commissioned over the next five to ten years, at a time when maritime security is a stated national priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3805/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if the PC-9M trainer aircraft is to be replaced by a turboprop or jet trainer; the operational requirements of any replacement aircraft; the expected budgetary allocation; the proposed timeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3806/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence her plans to modernise the Reserve Defence Forces to ensure that they are ready to act in support the Permanent Defence Forces and the civil power, and deal with the challenges Ireland faces in the 21st century; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3808/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the Naval Service Reserve as of the most recent date available; the established strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the number of recruits inducted in 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of personnel who exited the Naval Service Reserve over the same period; the level of funding allocated to the Naval Service Reserve in 2024 and 2025, including for paid training days; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3809/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the Reserve Defence Force Regeneration and Development Plan as it relates to the Naval Service Reserve; the current status of Action 22; any decisions made on the future structure, geographic footprint, and establishment strength of the Naval Service Reserve; the timeline for full implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3810/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a year-on-year breakdown, from 2018 to date, of the number of applications submitted by each Dublin local authority under the buy and renew scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4382/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take to support rightsizing during 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4873/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he will take to boost overall housing supply during 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4874/26]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline the regulatory, consumer protection and financial oversight safeguards currently in place for companies offering “lifetime loans” and “equity release” products to older persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4379/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of licences issued to companies offering equity release and lifetime loan products in the Irish market over the past 15 years; the total number and value of drawdowns approved during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4380/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Defence Forces will be reimbursed for equipment donations provided to Ukraine under the €100 million in bilateral funding for non-lethal military assistance; whether any such funding will be used to support National Development Plan 2026–2030 projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3807/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4378/26]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4377/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to detail her plans to improve the provision of childcare facilities, in particular in areas such as Shankill, County Dublin, where there has been significant demographic growth in recent years and demand for services due to new housing development, and if she will consider the Shankill area to trial a new State-based model for childcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4384/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details of pier projects that were delivered by his Department in 2025, in particular piers that were extended or redeveloped. [4791/26]

New lobbying 41 returns

Saint John of God Hospital clg Community
- Invitation to launch of Volunteer Impact Research
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Online meeting with All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia which as held on 8th September.
JKS Communications · 2 returns Education and Training · Development and Zoning
- Leap Card, TrustEd, Stakeholder Engagment
- Fassaroe/ Bray LAP
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Environment · Finance
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
Hume Brophy · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
- Discussion regarding a proposed large-scale sports and entertainment arena project and its potential economic, tourism, and community benefits.
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
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.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Committee on the Administration of Justice Justice and Equality
- The Good Friday Agreement, specifically the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 12 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs · Public Expenditure and Reform · Justice and Equality
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- President's Address at the Dublin Chamber Annual Dinner 2025
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
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 Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
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.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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
- Corporate Affairs reception
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Along with colleagues in the Oireachtas Disability Group, we briefed members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party about our key priorities ahead of Budget 2026
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy for Who Demo
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill — Fine Gael 5 votes · 0 questions · 95 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 95 returns

Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Budget 2026
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The Minister for Health was informed, via a letter, of imminent plans to submit a planning application, to enhance and develop the mental healthcare facility at St Patrick's Hospital Lucan.
Sanofi Health
- Renhanced vaccines for influenza public health strategies
Alcohol Action Ireland · 5 returns Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
- Online alcohol marketing
- Youth drinking
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Alcohol policy development
Shine Health
- Shine CEO met Minister Carrol MacNeill to discuss the Green Ribbon activities
Saint John of God Hospital clg Community
- Invitation to launch of Volunteer Impact Research
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Sent an open letter to the Government from our working groups (Irish Dementia Working Group and the Dementia Carers Campaign Network) in relation to Blister Packs being an essential support for people with dementia and family carers.
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Invitation to Taoiseach and Ministers to open Health and Treatment Facility
The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland Health
- Launch of the Value of Cancer Trials Report
Cork Chamber · 8 returns Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Housing · Education and Training
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
- Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner 2025
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association · 2 returns Health
- New framework Agreement on the Pricing and Supply of Medicines.
- New framework Agreement on the Pricing and Supply of Medicines.
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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
- Letter on transgender healthcare
CyberSafeIreland Health
- We organised a screening of the documentary 'Can't Look Away' for Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and her constituency team as she'd not been able to attend a previous screening event in June. We also met Minister Patrick O'Donovan as part of a Children's Rights Alliance led team in relation to minimum age limits on social media, gaming and video sharing platforms..
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To arrange meetings and raise credit union issues at the National Ploughing Championships in September
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Information on a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Sandoz Health
- Correspondence to political representatives regarding the Biosimilar medicines industry, and the challenges and opportunities that exist.
Lir Communications Ltd · 2 returns Health
- Request to meet to discuss the National Advanced AHR Centre planned for Cork.
- Request to meet to discuss the National Advanced AHR Centre planned for Cork.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to Ministers calling for cross-departmental approach to penal reform
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Cancer Care West CLG Health
- I represented the working group for the network of Community Cancer Support Centres at a meeting with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD.
Irish Dental Association Health
- Letter to the Minister for Health welcoming the cabinet decision in relation to establishing professional competence for dentists
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
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
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 3 returns Health
- Sent PSI Pre-Budget Submission to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s office, outlining key mental health investment priorities for Budget 2026.
- Sent PSI press release to Ministers Carroll MacNeill, Butler, and Donohoe, 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.
- Sent PSI press release to Government Ministers highlighting significant pressures and long waiting times across children’s services and calls for timely, evidence-informed, rights-based reforms and increased service capacity to improve outcomes for children and families.
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 Energy and Natural Resources
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
Gibney Communications Communications
- To engage with the Minister for Health and officials in the Department of Health on the ongoing work on the National Children's Hospital.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
Roche Health
- The development of a National Life Science Strategy should embrace international best practices through a coordinated, cross-departmental approach
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 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.
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Health
- To request funding for Dental Health Foundation Ireland in Budget 2026
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, in relation to the UWWTD.
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland · 3 returns Community · Social Protection
- Carers Guarantee / Emergency Respite Fund
- Emergency Respite Clarification
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Meetings with government ministers to discuss Positive Pathways campaign
National Safeguarding Ireland Health
- Provision of further information and clarification in relation to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and the rationale for regualtions for the establishment of a Register for Advance Healthcare Directives (AHD)
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
- Brazil Investigation
Pender & Associates Ltd Health
- Engagement relating to the needs of oral healthcare
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.
Novo Nordisk Limited Health
- Proposed Changes to the General Pharmaceutical Legislation
Ibec EU Affairs
- Medical Technologies Regulation (MDR & IVDR - Impact on healthcare & innovation in Europe)
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- Long term sustainable funding for LauraLynn Children's Hospice
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
Abbvie Limited Health
- A letter to the Minister for Health regarding the EU General Pharmaceutical Legislation (GPL)
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Budget 2026
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Health
- An email from TENI to the Minister for Health on 16 December, outlining developments in trans healthcare. This email was sent on behalf of a range of LGBTQ+ organisations, including Belong To.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
BiggerStage Economic Development and Industry
- The development of the unscripted production sector in Ireland
Novartis Ireland Limited · 3 returns Health
- Invitation to a meeting to discuss EU and Irish Cardiovascular Strategy
- Forwarding letter to Dept of Health about access to innovative treatment for Irish patients
- Advocate for Life Science Strategy
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Highlight Ireland's digital and artificial intelligence opportunity and circulation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation
- Email campaign to TDs and Ministers to build awareness of our request for a special allocation of funds
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings on general home care issues
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Seeking to highlight rare diseases during Ireland's EU Presidency in 2026 with an official event during the presidency
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity 5 votes · 21 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 21 total

Culture 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the discussions he has had with other Departments to ensure that any public monies allocated to support the Irish film industry are subject to ensuring that employment rights and conditions of fixed-term workers comply fully with the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003 and the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70407/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he will introduce a model of multi-annual core funding for theatre companies, removing the need for actors to apply for funding for each individual project (details supplied). [4104/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he will intervene urgently to purchase a studio space (details supplied) in Dublin city centre to prevent its closure [4105/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the delay in permitting people to move into homes in Domville Crescent, Cherrywood, that they were allocated over 14 months ago; the legal issues between the AHB Oaklee and the developer that appear to be stalling access to homes for the families who urgently need to be housed; if he will agree that this is not acceptable given the housing crisis and take steps to resolve the issues as a matter of priority in order that people can move into permanent homes immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3566/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to expand on his recent statements that local authorities should take urgent measures to prevent older people experiencing homelessness; and the specific measures his Department has implemented, or will implement, to achieve this. [4289/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the failure of the developers (details supplied) to deliver on key obligations and commitments, including the promised town centre and bridge, and the affordable housing requirements attached to LIHAF; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5004/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the rationale for refusing to allow foster parents (details supplied) pay privately for speech and language therapy for their foster child, who has already built a relationship with an existing speech and language therapist, and acknowledging that change is particularly traumatic for the child; if this particular case can be investigated with a view to permitting therapy that has been effective to recommence and continue with the original therapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3948/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health for an update on the national linear accelerators (linac) replacement programme, including details of replacement plans outside Dublin. [4990/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health to address concerns that Pathfinder services for older people are being withdrawn in certain locations (details supplied). [4989/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [3920/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [3921/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if his officials have planned for inactive My Future Fund accounts exceeding the number of active accounts; his views on whether the administrative costs associated with such inactive accounts will be absorbed by the flat fee applied only to active accounts, given that such costs are not dependent on fund size and will not be charged directly to inactive members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3714/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans for the treatment of My Future Fund accounts held by people who have left Ireland never to return; if he intends to follow the Australian approach of allowing such departing members to encash their fund pots upon leaving the State so as to mitigate the long-term administrative burden of maintaining inactive accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3715/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether she will agree to grant a visa to a human rights defender from Saudi Arabia (details supplied) who is at risk of deportation from Bulgaria to Saudi Arabia. [3815/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to concerns (details supplied) that citizenship applications are being delayed. [4187/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the work of the Personal Assistance Review Group. [3816/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for refusing to allow foster parents (details supplied) pay privately for speech and language therapy for their foster child, who has already built a relationship with an existing speech and language therapist, and acknowledging that change is particularly traumatic for the child; if this particular case can be investigated with a view to permitting therapy that has been effective to recommence and continue with the original therapist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3949/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of his engagements with the government of Saudi Arabia and its embassy in Dublin regarding the arbitrary detention and torture of human rights defenders (details supplied). [3363/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport when he will pass the necessary legislation to give effect to changes to the CIÉ pension scheme and the overdue pension increase for retired workers.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4254/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to respond to concerns that a bank selling non-performing mortgages is inducing homelessness (details supplied). [3653/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he will legislate to ensure that personal assistants in third level institutes and education training boards are given permanent contracts for their services to disabled students. [3818/26]

New lobbying 35 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
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
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- 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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Campaigned for Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities
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
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
- 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
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport
- Conducted outreach to share Freenow by Lyft’s report on the opportunities and risks facing Ireland’s taxi sector. Issued invitations to Oireachtas members to attend a formal briefing in Leinster House on the report’s findings and held individual meetings to discuss the report and its policy implications.
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 Arts
- Issuing of Irish Equity Pre budget submission to relevant Ministers and some TDs
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
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.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Cormac McKay Housing
- Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025