Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 31 questions · 244 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 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

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 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

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 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 James Geoghegan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Eoin Hayes · Ivana Bacik

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 5 votes · 15 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employers, employees and average number of weekly WSS hours claimed for each individual strand 2 category, based on the number of disabled employees employed, for both 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3482/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken by the Department to develop a charter of rights for so called critical or front-line workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4725/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amount paid to survivors of clerical abuse and the number of survivors compensated by the State; how much of that amount was contributed by religious institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4732/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of immigrants that have been admitted to the State since 2016 who have identified as Native American, broken down by immigrant category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4733/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures the Department is taking to implement child maintenance enforcement reforms, in particular for self-employed parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4734/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken by the Department to monitor and tackle femicide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4735/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to warn young people of the dangers of “chroming”; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4724/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to review the preparations taken by the HSE in advance of the flu season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4729/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Taoiseach to report on his visit to China. [4736/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken by the Department to advocate for the release of a person (details supplied) who faces execution in Iran; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4730/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a progress update on the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4731/26]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to protect State undersea cables; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4723/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by his Department to meet the requirements outlined by the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) by 2040; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4728/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken by her Department to upgrade the building energy rating, BER, rating of all school buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4727/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken by the Department to mitigate the anticipated issues arising from the new rent reforms for families renting properties owned by people on the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4726/26]

New lobbying 31 returns

National Print Museum CLG Heritage
- Seeking support with ask to government for increased investment in the National Print Museum
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
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
GSK Health
- Information regarding HIV in Ireland
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 13 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs · Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing · Energy and Natural Resources · Education and Training
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The Law Society provided a presentation to members of the Oireachtas on the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025.
Clúid Housing Housing
- Ensure / increase allocation of public funds for communal spaces in housing schemes
Rehab Group Social Protection
- Response to provisions for Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026
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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Social Protection
- Engagement with Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
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.
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 5 votes · 4 questions · 63 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the Government's commitments under the new joint legacy framework; the up-to-date position on the establishment of the dedicated legacy unit within An Garda Síochána; the powers to be afforded to said unit to investigate legacy cases related to the Northern Ireland conflict; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3443/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans to amend the Heat (Network and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 to provide the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities with powers to establish a comprehensive framework for regulating all heat networks, to include pricing aspects. [3360/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to make additional provisions for employees requiring time off work to attend medical appointments for cancer treatment; his views on the need to ensure that such persons are not penalised by way of non receipt of annual increments due to attendance at appointments; to detail whether such provision, specifically as it relates to aftercare hospital and GP appointments. [3361/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the annual report for the mother and baby payments (redress scheme) will be published; and the reason it has not been published as of June 2025. [3359/26]

New lobbying 63 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
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
One in Four Justice and Equality
- Email correspondence re Civil Liability (Child Sexual Abuse Proceedings Unincorporated Bodies of Persons) Bill 2023
National Print Museum CLG Heritage
- Seeking support with ask to government for increased investment in the National Print Museum
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
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
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
The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Agriculture
- Sent emails on behalf of the NSPCA to local TDs to urge them to vote in favour of the bill on the matter of the Animal Health & Welfare (Ban On Fox Hunting) Bill. It will be returning to Dail Eireann for the second stage debate and vote on Wednesday 17th December 2025.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Children and Youth Affairs
- Inviting Speakers to Attend Debate Your Decision Makers Annual Event. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability with stakeholders
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Ivana Bacik TD on key policy priorities for IPRT including All Party Oireachtas Group on Penal Reform and women in prison
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Request for Support: Youth Work Funding in Budget 2026
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Campaigned for Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To thank DPOs listed for their support in achieving capital funding from DFHERIS and to discuss ongoing operational funding inequities.
Nasc Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate speech and hate crime
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
Dublin City Lido CLG Development and Zoning
- Correspondence with elected members of Dublin City Council and senior officials in relation to the public consultation and decision-making process regarding the future use and development of George’s Dock. Engagement included discussion of the consultation framework, encouragement of consideration of a proposed public lido, and sharing information relevant to feasibility, delivery and potential operational considerations.
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 · 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
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
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
Clúid Housing Housing
- Ensure / increase allocation of public funds for communal spaces in housing schemes
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Representing Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) at Labour Party Conference, November 2025
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
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.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
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. Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy for Who Demo
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Google Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Digital simplification and regulatory cohesion
John Gallagher · 2 returns Foreign Affairs · Community
- To promote the work of the Sudanese Doctors Union of Ireland on the war in Sudan
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
National LGBT Federation · 2 returns Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement between political representatives and civil society in shaping effective, rights-based responses.
- Hungarian ban on Pride and other public LGBTQ+ events
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Communications
- Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025
- Data Protection Enforcement

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 5 votes · 12 questions · 46 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Children 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3570/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if children in a variety of childminding settings can also benefit from national childcare scheme subsidies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3657/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if childminding done outside of commercial setting, such as registered creches' and Montessori’s, should be considered within the national childcare scheme, this would include the use of childminders, such as au pairs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3658/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3568/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health to consider implementing a post-Christmas period of an increase in mental health supports, due to the increase of acute mental health cases that present to the healthcare system at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3659/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 3 December 2025, if a reply will be furnished from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4161/26]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to review the case of a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3573/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3656/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Agency can specify with some granularity and specifics as to what Dublin City Council were allocated €250,000.00 for under the 2026 Active Travel budget for a project entitled ‘Strand Road Active Travel Trial’; and what exactly DCC submitted to obtain this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5382/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Agency can specify with some granularity and specifics as to what Dublin City Council were allocated funding for under the 2026 Active Travel budget for projects (details supplied); and what exactly DCC submitted to obtain this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5383/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 714 of 16 December 2025, if the information requested can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4156/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4647/26]

New lobbying 46 returns

Cheshire Ireland Health
- Submission of Pre Budget Submission
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
Red Flag Consulting Limited Tourism
- Meeting to discuss challenges facing Ireland’s tourism sector efforts to support the regeneration of Dublin’s inner city
National Print Museum CLG Heritage
- Seeking support with ask to government for increased investment in the National Print Museum
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Raise awareness about Explorium and engage following the publication of the C&AG Report.
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Request for Support: Youth Work Funding in Budget 2026
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the All Party Group on Autism
- 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.
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
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
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The Law Society provided a presentation to members of the Oireachtas on the General Scheme of the International Protection Bill 2025.
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Environment
- Update on the Deposit Return Scheme
Rockwood Consulting ULC Economic Development and Industry
- Sought meetings with relevant DPOs for client
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 Sports and Recreation · Transport
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
Irish Refugee Council Justice and Equality
- Meeting re Homless international protection applicants and age assessment
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
- Artificial Intelligence
- Technology Ireland Awards
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
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory Meetings with members of the Oireachtas Committees on Communications, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy for Who Demo
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. EU Affairs
- Ireland's EU Council Presidency Priorities
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Foreign Affairs
- Ireland’s approach to the EU Presidency
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- AI Act Implementation

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 86 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 86 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Justice Minister and the Donegal Community Safety Partnership
St Stephen's Green Trust Justice and Equality
- Joint statement led by Irish Refugee Council/ Hope and Courage Collective calling on Minister to provide safe shelter for all people seeking safety
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry · Community
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
- Increased Garda Allocation for Cork
One in Four Justice and Equality
- CEO and Dept. CEO met with Minister for Justice to discuss programme and service delievery funding re prevention of child sexual abuse.
Council of The Bar of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Restoration of Professional Fees - Criminal Legal Aid
- Family Justice Strategy Implementation Group to implement Family Courts Act 2024
National Print Museum CLG Heritage
- Seeking support with ask to government for increased investment in the National Print Museum
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Transport
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Alcohol and road safety
- Operation Encompass
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
- 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 Penal Reform Trust · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter to raise awareness of IPRT's priority asks for budget 2026 on criminal justice related matters
- Letter to Ministers calling for cross-departmental approach to penal reform
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Changes to the Garda Vetting Process
Scouting Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Request for Support: Youth Work Funding in Budget 2026
Doras Luimní · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter with recommendations to government in response to Gaza genocide. Covering humanitarian admissions programme, international protection, and family reunification.
- Joint Letter raising Urgent Concerns Regarding Persons with Disabilities Living in the Irish International Protection System (Direct Provision)
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Nasc Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
- Imposition of charges for IPAS-accommodation for international protection applicants
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate speech and hate crime
County Wicklow Public Participation Network Community
- Submission to the National Strategy for Improving Community Safety
MOVE Ireland Justice and Equality
- An email to request a meeting with Minister Jim O Callaghan to discuss the work of MOVE Ireland.
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Uplift · 2 returns EU Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Lobbying to get Ireland to vote against the EU Chat Control Bill
- Lobbying Ministers to take steps to protect asylum seekers.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Letter and Note to the Minister for Justice and the Secretary General of the Department of Justice seeking increased funding for FLAC in Budget 2026.
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Requested meeting to discuss conveyancing reform and the Seller's Legal Pack Bill.
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
Rockwood Consulting ULC Justice and Equality
- Firearms policy
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
- Coalition Against Hate Crime (CAHC) submission to Department of Justice to provide observations for Post Enactment Report on the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024
Diageo Ireland Transport
- Regulation of horse drawn carriages
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Raising concerns about proposed legislative changes relating to counselling notes and the impact on victim/survivors of sexual violence.
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Justice and Equality
- Invitation to Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan to speak at Euronext Debt and Funds annual dinner
Law Society of Ireland · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Justice and Equality
- The Law Society provided its pre-Budget submission to Government (in conjunction with a Technical Submission sent to Government in August) that called for stronger Government to focus on the need for sustainable investment in the justice system to improve its accessibility and the experience for individuals and businesses
- The Law Society sent a letter to the Minister for Justice in relation to potential solicitor representation on the Family Justice Implementation Group
- Convention in relation to the Protection of the Lawyer into domestic law.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- New NRM for victims of human trafficking
- Family Reunion Policy
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
National Safeguarding Ireland Justice and Equality
- Letter to Minister Butler, copying Minister O'Callaghan re inclusion of new offences detailed in the Law Reform Commission’s Report A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding [2024] and described in Adult Safeguarding and the Criminal Law: Recommendation 19.1 – 19.16- the Draft Criminal Law (Adult Safeguarding) Bill 2024, in the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill as detailed in the Government Legislation Programme (published in October 2025)
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.
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Economic Development and Industry
- Roundtable on the regulation of mass litigation and third-party litigation funding
- Meeting to discuss AmCham's white paper on Ireland's immigration pathways to support business migration
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Recommendations concerning accommodation supports for Ukrainians
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 · Justice and Equality
- Technology Ireland letter to the Minister for Justice on the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation Office) Bill 2025
- Growing concern regarding Ireland's divisive public narrative
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory Meeting for Vodafone Ireland CEO
Transparency International Ireland Justice and Equality
- Funding sought from the Department of Justice for continued support for justice agencies in respect of the management of protected disclosures.
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Midlands Simon Community Housing
- Met with and emailed TDs to seek assistance with public funding towards the refurbishment existing housing for providing services to the homeless
Lidl Ireland Gmbh Development and Zoning
- Civil Reform Bill regarding judicial reviews
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Justice and Equality
- Roundtable discussion on third-party litigation funding.
Irish Institutional Property Justice and Equality
- Proposed reform of Judicial Review system
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
NewsBrands Ireland Justice and Equality
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- CAHC to provide our observations for post-Hate Offences Act enactment report
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Data Protection Enforcement
Comhlámh Justice and Equality
- Comhlámh's member group, Ireland Says Welcome, sent a letter to raise concerns about proposals that Minister O'Callaghan was bringing to cabinet that day to 1. Require people in IPAS accommodation who have jobs to pay 10-40% of their income as a contribution to the cost of their accommodation, 2. Restrict the possibility of naturalisation in the future for people who have received certain social welfare payments, and 3. To make family reunification less accessible for recognised refugees.