Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 60 questions · 223 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 Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

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 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

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 Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 5 votes · 25 questions · 61 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Health 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will provide CHO segregated annual figures for adults and children with a diagnosis of vision impairment who are engaged with health or disability services, for each of the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3447/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the body or bodies within the health system which are responsible for collecting data on vision impairment; if this function rests with the HSE, her Department, or any other statutory agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3448/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the plans to improve the systematic recording of vision impairment within HSE health and disability services, including at CHO level, in order to support service planning and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3449/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the planned redevelopment of the emergency department at Beaumont Hospital, including the current status of the design and planning stages and projected timeline for tendering and construction; to confirm that the project remains a priority within the HSE capital plan; the expected opening date of the new emergency department; the expected opening date of the proposed 95 bed block; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5027/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI), and the thirteen-year delay in progressing regulation of the profession through CORU; the reasons for this delay; the actions taken by her Department to advance the process; whether she will meet with representatives of ARTI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5026/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current national procedures governing the handover of patients from National Ambulance Service crews to hospital emergency departments; whether ambulances are required to remain at hospital sites until handover and transfer of clinical responsibility is formally completed, including where delays are prolonged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5268/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether ambulances awaiting delayed patient handover at hospital emergency departments are considered unavailable for emergency callouts during that period; whether any policy or operational protocol exists to allow for crew substitution or redeployment of the ambulance while handover is completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5269/26]
Education 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will commit to sanctioning additional special class provision at a school (details supplied) in view of the clearly identified and urgent level of need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3401/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that an updated SENO approval letter is issued urgently for a child with a dual diagnosis of autism and intellectual disability (details supplied) given the delays are preventing access to an appropriate school placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3402/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Questions No’s 1139 1140, 1141, 1142, 1143 of 13 January 2026, the legislative basis for the deadline; the commitment which can be offered where the needs of a child changes after 1 October; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5265/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a new permanent school building (details supplied), including tender progress, anticipated construction start date, and interim accommodation arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5266/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average class size at primary and post-primary level for each county between the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; whether further reductions are planned within the lifetime of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5267/26]
Housing 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a full assessment of the carbon impact of all measures contained in the programme Delivering Homes, Building Communities will be undertaken and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3518/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average timeframe for An Coimisiún Pleanála to determine planning applications remitted by the High Court; the number of such cases currently awaiting decision; the proportion refused to date; the measures being taken to reduce delays and improve certainty in these cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5029/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Housing Activation Office became operational; its current staffing and remit; the key targets and priority actions set for Q1 2026; the role it is playing in supporting large scale housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5028/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on any planned improvements to current regulations or planning guidelines to make it easier for sports clubs to develop and upgrade their facilities; the actions being taken to address the planning obstacles faced by clubs in Dublin Bay North in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4097/26]
Climate 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the public consultation on the national building renovation plan, required to be finalised by 26 December 2026 under Article 3 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, will be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3516/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the one-stop-shop model required under Article 18 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024 will be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3517/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has examined the potential introduction of a levy on single use coffee cups as a waste reduction measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3960/26]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [72004/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will next meet. [72005/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware of the growing shortage of sports pitches, particularly during the winter months, and of adequate toilets and changing facilities; the impact this is having on local clubs; the measures currently in place, and any further actions planned, to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4098/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures in place to protect Ireland’s subsea communication cables from cyber or physical interference. [61066/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the training and recruitment of Military air traffic controllers; whether an external recruitment campaign is planned; and, if so, when it is expected to be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4249/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports that third party businesses are advertising the ability to secure Irish driving test appointments within a short number of days by bypassing the normal waiting list; the examination or investigation which has been undertaken by his Department, the Road Safety Authority or any other relevant State body into these practices; whether such services are lawful; the steps being taken to prevent any abuse of the booking system or unfair access to driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5270/26]

New lobbying 61 returns

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
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Online meeting with All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia which as held on 8th September.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Transport · Environment · Finance
- Secure support for Budget 2026 submission asks
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
- Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health · Children and Youth Affairs
- Information on a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
Irish Cancer Society · 4 returns Health · Social Protection
- Nicotine product regulation
- Expansion of QUIT services
- Energy hardship
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
EasyGo Charging Limited Transport
- Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
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
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
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
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
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
DP Energy Ireland Limited Development and Zoning
- Delivery Challenges in the Offshore Wind Sector: Discussion
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Implementing Climate Action Measures
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with Oireachtas Committee on Energy
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter sent to several TDs outlining ESI's public policy asks and requesting a meeting to outline the work of Energy Storage Ireland
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
Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Transport
- Ivan Yates, on behalf of Regnum Renewables, raised queries with Deputy Barry Heneghan, seeking updates to outstanding reports from the HSE and the implementation of the Planning and Development Act 2024.
- Ivan Yates is engaged with UTS Technologies, providing advisory and lobbying services. The engagements focused on providing analysis, data, and recommendations concerning the current regulatory framework governing cashless parking in Ireland. The purpose was to highlight barriers in the existing legislation that limit competition and restrict nationwide interoperability of cashless parking apps, and to explore approaches for enabling an open, competitive market.
Regnum Renewables Development Ltd Development and Zoning
- Ivan Yates, on behalf of Regnum Renewables, raised queries with Deputy Barry Heneghan, seeking updates to outstanding reports from the HSE and the implementation of the Planning and Development Act 2024.
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.
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- 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
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Opportunity Green Environment
- Advancing Climate Leadership through Aviation Taxation and the EU ETS under Ireland’s EU Presidency
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Government support for RCSI's new dental programme and for capital expenditure on Beaumont Hospital campus
- Immunotherapy programme for food allergic children
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy. Invited to attend as part of energy poverty group to discuss impact of energy poverty on low income households in particular in rural areas
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 Environment
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
- Ibec Position on the Environmental Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2025
- Policies and measures needed to support business decarbonisation
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Meeting Request and Introduction
UTS Technologies Transport
- Ivan Yates is engaged with UTS Technologies, providing advisory and lobbying services. The engagements focused on providing analysis, data, and recommendations concerning the current regulatory framework governing cashless parking in Ireland. The purpose was to highlight barriers in the existing legislation that limit competition and restrict nationwide interoperability of cashless parking apps, and to explore approaches for enabling an open, competitive market.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Highlighting ActionAids main asks related to COP30 and climate justice more broadly
Sage Advocacy · 2 returns Health · Housing
- Redress schemes for survivors of industrial abuse.
- Local Authority Housing Allocation
Friends of the Earth · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Energy Affordability Action Plan
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on data centres
- Fossil Fuel Policy and COP30
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Environment
- Informed TD about issues related to Water Quality in Dublin Bay, Swim Warnings, the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study, the Fehily Report and the possiblity of further deterioration from the Greater Dublin Drainage Project. We also discussed INTEL discharges to sewer and potential toxic PFAS contamination from Semi Conducter manufacturers such as the INTEL Plant.
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 5 votes · 12 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Finance 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the State’s role in the oversight of Project Glas; the directions, assurances, or conditions issued to banks regarding the protection of borrowers’ statutory rights under the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4473/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide details of any monitoring undertaken by his Department to ensure that borrowers’ statutory and EU-derived consumer protections were upheld following the sale of loans under Project Glas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4474/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the State, as majority shareholder in Permanent TSB at the time of the Project Glas mortgage sales, discharged its obligations to ensure that legally binding consumer protections were effectively enforced in practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4475/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the Central Bank verifies that purchasers of loan portfolios including investment funds and credit servicers are complying with the CCMA and other statutory consumer protection obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4476/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the State’s planned exit from Permanent TSB will include a review of the long-term consequences of Project Glas for affected borrowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4477/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider a case (details supplied) where a person has been refused the mortgage interest tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4971/26]
Education 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will work with the NCSE to help establish an autism class in a school (details supplied); the reason some schools in the area have not been required or supported to open an autism class despite clear local demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3752/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a request to open two additional special classes will be sanctioned by the NCSE for a school (details supplied); when the next tranche of sanctioned schools will be announced; if she will ensure that the information will be communicated to parents and schools in the first instance, and not Government Teachtaí Dála; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4973/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a request to open two additional special classes will be sanctioned by the NCSE for a school (details supplied); when the next tranche of sanctioned schools will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4974/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the new school building project for a school (details supplied) will be published on eTenders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5199/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to legislate for the explicit recognition of parental and family based control; the Garda protocols for non-partner abuse cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3755/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the extension of the homeowner's once-off payment in respect of 2025 mortgage interest payments; if he will consider a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4972/26]

New lobbying 35 returns

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
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
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
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
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Secure support for Budget 2026 submission asks
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Budget 2026
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Campaigned for Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities
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.
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy II 2024-2028
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
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.
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
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
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- Policy supports and investment required for the Experience Economy sector including the phased reduction of VAT rate.
- FSI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
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

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 1 question · 12 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the standard processing timeframe for naturalisation applications has increased in recent months; if he is aware of reports of recent prolonged delays in applications from certain non-EU countries such as India and Pakistan; the reason for these delays; whether an increase in staff or resources is needed to ensure consistency in processing such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3569/26]

New lobbying 12 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Local Government
- Vote at 16
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Social Protection
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
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
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.

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 5 votes · 9 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to maintain continuity of care following recent changes to maternity services in hospitals; if consultants previously delivering private maternity services have a duty of care to patients under their supervision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4471/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of students expected to avail of the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4885/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the construction of the new surgical hub in Swords; the expected capacity of the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4886/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of local democracy taskforce report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4888/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update of the expansion of the ready to build scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4887/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will outline the estimated cost of his Department purchasing The Complex venue; the engagement had on this with the Department of Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4106/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for his views on the non-energy electricity network charges faced by energy-intensive industries in Ireland in comparison with other EU member states; whether his Department keeps these charges under review in the context of industrial competitiveness and energy system objectives; whether any assessment has been undertaken of how such charges interact with the National Energy Demand Strategy’s objective of increasing industrial demand flexibility to support the integration of renewable generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4265/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department plans to establish a dedicated scheme to fund the renewal and improvement of school outdoor sports facilities, recognising the difficulty for existing schools to develop these facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4472/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to secure a fair and equitable share of a quota (details supplied), and that fishers receive an appropriate and increased allocation within any final arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5171/26]

New lobbying 46 returns

Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Update on proposed Offshore Renewable Energy Development at Codling Bank and related onshore infrastructure at Poolbeg - An Coimisiún Pleanála - Case reference: OA29N.320768
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Feachtas Gael-Ollscolaíocht
Stop Climate Chaos coalition Environment
- request for improved Committee engagement on climate policy
Veolia Energy and Natural Resources
- District Heating Schemes
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
CRAOL Communications
- Future of Media Commission , Budget 2025 and CRAOL Radio Research
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Request longer timeframe for public consultation regarding the introduction of scale fees for applicant lawyers in Judicial Review, pursuant to provisions under ch2, pt 9 of the Planning and Development Act 2024
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy and waste policy specifically relating to district heating, landfill levies, the EU ETS and EU Rules on Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Rockwood Consulting ULC Environment
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
Wind Energy Ireland · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
- Budget 2026
Irish Cancer Society Social Protection
- Energy hardship
Greengate Biogas 001 Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Lack of certainty of renewable blend % beyond year 2 was unlikely to give certainty to parties to purchase any quantities of biomethane over the stated obligation level.1-year lead time for a review to this number not long enough for new supply to meet increased demand from any increase.Minimum qualifying threshold for obligated parties could lead to new market entrants targeting total sales below this figure, gaining an unfair advantage over obligated parties,creating a two-tiered market
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Environment
- Implementing Climate Action Measures
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with Oireachtas Committee on Energy
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter sent to Naoise Ó Muirí TD and Naoise O'Cearúil TD outlining the work of ESI and policy positions. The letter also requested a meeting with the Deputy and sought an opportunity to present to the Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
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
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted DRCC invitation to participate on All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence.
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
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.
Opportunity Green Environment
- Advancing Climate Leadership through Aviation Taxation and the EU ETS under Ireland’s EU Presidency
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Government support for RCSI's new dental programme and for capital expenditure on Beaumont Hospital campus
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Sports and Recreation · Transport
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
- Introducing the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
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 Environment · Energy and Natural Resources
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
- Promote Ibec policy recommendations on strengthening Irish energy competitiveness
- Policies and measures needed to support business decarbonisation
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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Highlighting ActionAids main asks related to COP30 and climate justice more broadly
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Energy for Who Demo
- Campaigning on Carbon Budgets 3 and 4
- Energy Affordability Action Plan
- Fossil Fuel Policy and COP30
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Irish Bioenergy Association · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Email to Naoise Ó MuirÍ T.D. seeking a meeting with him given his role as chair of the Oireachtas Climate, Energy and Environment Committee
- Invitation sent to Minister Darragh O'Brien and to Naoise Ó MuirÍ T.D in his role of chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Energy and Environment to deliver an address at the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) National Bioenergy Conference.
- IrBEA Pre-budget submission was submitted to Minister's / TD's to lobby for bioenergy related items in the budget
- IrBEA report for the Pre Legislative Scrutiny Process for the Renewable Heat Obligation Heads of Bill was submitted to Minister Darragh O'Brien and to Naoise Ó MuirÍ T.D in his role of chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Energy and Environment and meeting sought with Minister's advisory to discuss the report

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 13 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Health 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant neurologists, neurology registrars and senior house officers in neurology that were on duty between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. at Beaumont Hospital on 14,15 and 16 December 2025, in tabular form. [3665/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of adults within CHO9 on a waiting list to receive respite services for the first time as of 12 January 2026; and the average waiting time to receive this service upon request. [3666/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has identified any constraints in laboratory throughput, reagent supply, staffing availability or logistic that would limit surge testing capacity during a public health emergency; and the actions approved to address such constraints. [3667/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of funding provided to D-Doc out-of-hours GP services in 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [3668/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. [4883/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the current status of the new critical care unit at Beaumont Hospital. [4884/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new domestic violence refuge places delivered in 2025, and to provide a county-by-county breakdown of same. [4786/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if new Garda stations were opened in 2025; and if he will provide details of same. [4787/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Garda stations were re-opened in 2025, having previously closed; and if he will provide details of the same. [4788/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [67577/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the current situation in Iran; and the engagement her Department has had with the European Union in relation to the matter. [3599/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the number of meetings he had had with Dublin Bus since May 2025; and the subject of each meeting, in tabular form. [3669/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of singe use cup levy trials in Killarney and Fingal; and if his Department has plans to introduce a nationwide levy on single use cups. [5147/26]

New lobbying 22 returns

One in Four Justice and Equality
- CEO addressed the Committee on Justice re legislation (General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025) on counselling notes being used in criminal trials as part of a stakeholder consultation on the issue
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Youth drinking
- Operation Encompass
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Red Cross Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
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
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Government support for RCSI's new dental programme and for capital expenditure on Beaumont Hospital campus
Christian Aid Ireland Environment
- COP30 & climate action
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 EU Affairs
- General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use on 9 December to thank them for an invitiation to participate.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper Development and Zoning
- Gave permission for Tom Brabazon to bring my correspondence and planning submissions to a meeting with IAA and or daa.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report