Donegal — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Donegal TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 48 questions · 114 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Voted against 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Voted against 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Voted against 2 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

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 Charlie McConalogue · Pat the Cope Gallagher

Voted against 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Charlie McConalogue

Voted against 3 Charles Ward · Pearse Doherty · Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Did not vote 1 Pat the Cope Gallagher

Charles Ward — 100% RDR 5 votes · 2 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the rates per square metre under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme have not been reviewed since the introduction of the enhanced scheme in 2023, despite significant construction cost inflation; if he will commit to an immediate review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the amendment Bill relating to the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; to clarify when the Amendment Bill is expected to be enacted; the way in which the amended scheme will be administered; the role of local authorities; whether any interim administrative arrangements are being considered pending its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5255/26]

New lobbying 16 returns

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Local Government · Housing · Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day presenting our Budget submission to local TDs
- Lobby Day with Chambers Ireland
- Chambers Ireland Lobby day.
- Pre-budget Submission on behalf of Letterkenny Chamber
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
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
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Joint Orichetas Committee event o Discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation
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
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.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Sports and Recreation
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 30 returns

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Pre-budget Submission on behalf of Letterkenny Chamber
- Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards
- Trip to Boston representing Chamber at the Golden Bridges Conference and other meetings
Irish Postmasters' Union Communications
- Post Office Network
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association Transport
- Taxi Regulation Act 2013 - requires Northern based tour operators to have RoI SPSV licences for 8 seater coaches when transporting golf tourists in RoI despite having all equivalent licences in the North
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body
- Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Sports and Recreation
- Spoke on a panel discussion with Minister Charlie MacConalogue at Active Disability Ireland Conference
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Sports and Recreation · Foreign Affairs
- Launch of HSI's Affiliate Participation Grant
- Citizenship application for a high preformace athlete.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
- The economic state of the small business sector
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" · 4 returns Sports and Recreation
- A meeting with Minister McConalogue
- A call with Cian O'Lionain & Minister Charlie McConalogue
- A meeting with Minister McConalogue
- Grant Funding
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
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

Pat the Cope Gallagher — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 2 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the exceptional delays in providing home support services, to those already approved for such services in County Donegal; the steps she proposes to take to have the committed services provided immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4169/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason the minutes of meetings of groups (details supplied) held since September 2023, have not been made publicly available on his Department’s website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5177/26]

New lobbying 32 returns

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Local Government · Housing · Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day presenting our Budget submission to local TDs
- Lobby Day with Chambers Ireland
- Chambers Ireland Lobby day.
- Pre-budget Submission on behalf of Letterkenny Chamber
- Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards
JTI Ireland Limited · 2 returns Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- 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 · 2 returns Transport · Sports and Recreation
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
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
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Environment
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
Wind Energy Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026
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
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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · Marine
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Aquaculture Development & Innovation
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection
- Joint letter to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Energy
- Engagement with Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
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.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 29 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 29 total

Finance 20 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the challenges faced by workers in the North in relation to positions which offer remote or hybrid working options to employees resident in the South; if he will provide an update on the work that is being done by his Department and any interactions that have occurred with the British Government in relation to taxation issues for cross-Border workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3608/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of the challenges faced by workers in the North in relation to positions which offer remote or hybrid working options to employees resident in the South; if he has requested the Labour Employer Economic Forum, Shared Island Working Group to examine this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3609/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total corporation tax collected from non-resident investment funds investing in Irish property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5181/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary to Question No. 227 of 18 December 2025, if he is concerned by the very low level of tax being paid by legal structures profiting from Irish property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5182/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress of all property funds reaching a target of 60% leverage limit on the ratio of property funds’ total debt to their total assets and 60% will be reached by the five year time limit; the current level of leverage in Irish property funds; the leverage level of the top 10% of most leveraged funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5183/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the pursuit of reciprocity with other European jurisdictions in relation the macroprudential policy framework for Irish property funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5184/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to specify which Minister brought the memos to Cabinet to approve allocations to World Bank programme IDA 18, IDA 19, and IDA 20 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5185/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 817 of 13 January 2026, to provide details on the outcome of the 209 compliance interventions completed on qualifying companies in 2024, and the 155 compliance interventions completed in 2025; the number of compliance interventions each year prior since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5202/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 818 of 13 January 2026, to outline the rationale for not providing information on the categories of SPE/S.110 companies given that this information is required on the registration form for these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5203/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 824 of 13 January 2026, to provide a comprehensive list of all ‘limited scope’ double taxation agreements that go alongside Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA) or standalone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5204/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the legislation to dissolve NAMA; the total assets still under management by NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5250/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the NTMA, under the new long-term investment strategy for FIF and ICNF, can invest in Irish sovereign debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5251/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when Ireland first concluded any form of tax information exchange agreements with Jersey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5252/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide details contained in table 11 of returns (details supplied) excluding all aircraft leasing companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5253/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide additional information in relation to the growing negative VAT yield of special purpose vehicles contained in table 11 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5254/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units who have self-assessed with Revenue as non-domiciled in 2023; the total number of taxpayer units with non-domiciled status that are resident or ordinarily resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5330/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of taxpayer units who have self-assessed with Revenue as non-domiciled in 2023 but are resident or ordinarily resident in the State that declare as Irish nationals in the Form 11 submitted to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5331/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of people that have had their non-domicile status reviewed and ultimately revoked each year since 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5345/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify the way in which Irish banks are classified for the purposes of corporation tax by ownership in (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5346/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the procedural change between the Revenue Commissioners and social welfare in terms of sharing information in relation to carers; the number of letters that have been issued informing people that they have an outstanding tax liability; the average tax liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5377/26]
Health 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health her plans to upgrade a health centre (details supplied) where a GP currently operates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3800/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if urgent dental treatment can be provided by the HSE dental services in Donegal for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4759/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address home help waiting lists in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5072/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the action that will be taken to address audiology waiting lists in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5071/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commit to providing funding for an updated fire station in Glencolmcille, County Donegal; the timeline for when it will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5054/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will ensure that representatives from his Department are in attendance at the next meeting of the working group that consists of the BPFI, IPAV and the Banking and Insurance Defective Block Focus Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5041/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of the challenges faced by workers in the North in relation to positions which offer remote or hybrid working options to employees resident in the South; if he will provide an update on the work that is being done by his Department, with other Government Departments and State agencies to find solutions for those who live in the North and wish to work remotely for southern-based companies, as their southern based counterparts do; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3607/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the promised pension increases for An Post pensioners of 6% with effect January 2025 and 1% increase with effect June 2025 will be paid; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4046/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when NCSE will issue a decision to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding an SNA allocation appeal and respond to correspondence sent to her raising serious concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5197/26]

New lobbying 31 returns

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Pre-budget Submission on behalf of Letterkenny Chamber
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
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise credit union issues and awareness of credit union activities, financial literacy, funding, and the future forty publication
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
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.
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Finance
- Finance Bill 2025
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
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.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Arts
- Issuing of Irish Equity Pre budget submission to relevant Ministers and some TDs
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
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
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.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 4 returns Arts · Economic Development and Industry
- Budget 2026 priorities for screen industries
- Policy supports and investment required for the Experience Economy sector including the phased reduction of VAT rate.
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- To share ActionAid’s briefing note on Official Development Assistance and women’s rights
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
North Connacht and Ulster Citizens Information Service Social Protection
- Further e-mail communications sent to the Minister for the Department of Social Protection and to Pearse Doherty on behalf of a client of North Connacht and Ulster Citizens Information Service seeking a review of legislation and regulations which adversely impact on victims of the conflict in the north of Ireland.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 15 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 15 total

Agriculture 9 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legal options available to the Government in response to the blocking of Ireland’s invocation of the Hague Preference’s at the EU December 2025 Fisheries Council. [3335/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the type and amounts of seafood that will be imported into the European Union every year under the proposed Mercosur Trade Agreement. [3486/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has requested his Department to draft amending legislation to the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. [3487/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on Ireland’s efforts to secure a bluefin quota from the European Union for the fishing industry here. [3496/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of all European Union fish stocks that was caught in the Irish EEZ under the Common Fisheries Policy, in each of the years 2005 to 2025. [3497/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter raised in correspondence in relation to the proposed 2026 introduction of a recreational bag limit of three pollack per person per day and its potential impact (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3917/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on media consultants by Bord Iascaigh Mhara; the dates of the consultancy/ training for each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [4049/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount spent on media consultants by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority; the dates of the consultancy/ training for each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [4050/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the timeline for publishing the heads of bill for the fisheries (amendment) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when homeowners who have spent money since March 2024 under the defective concrete block grant scheme will be reimbursed up to the new maximum cap, following the passing of recent legislation. [4081/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason victims of the defective concrete product scandals are treated so differently by the remediation/redress schemes available to homeowners in the east and west coasts of Ireland; and his plans to change this. [3635/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that there are still no plans to deliver affordable housing projects in County Donegal; and the way in which his Department can work with Donegal County Council to address this serious failure. [3634/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the latest projected timeline for the delivery of the surgical hub at Letterkenny University Hospital. [3333/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when capital approval will be granted to transition a medical facility, Radharc na Sléibhte, Carndonagh, County Donegal, from a residential model to a recovery focused crisis intervention/set down facility, supported with 24-hour staff cover, as requested by the HSE's Donegal mental health management team. [4083/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss their serious and ongoing concerns about the service at Letterkenny University Hospital to people from Donegal living with type 1 diabetes. [3632/26]

New lobbying 1 return

Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month