Dublin Fingal East — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Fingal East TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 8 questions · 80 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 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 2 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 2 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

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 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

Voted against 1 Darragh O'Brien

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 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 2 Ann Graves · Duncan Smith

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Darragh O'Brien

Voted against 1 Ann Graves

Did not vote 1 Duncan Smith

Ann Graves — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 7 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health if an orthodontic treatment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); the plans to tackle the extremely long waiting lists for orthodontic treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4273/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health if she will consider covering the cost of the medical supervision required to prescribe and manage HRT treatment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4648/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will contact a company in relation to issues on a bus route (details supplied) [4321/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport noting that the An Post pensioners were awarded an increase in their pensions in September 2025, the reason the increase has not been paid to the pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4326/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if it can be ensured that a person (details supplied) receives appropriate AIM staffing or support so the child can safely access preschool education. [4269/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the eligibility criteria for jobseeker’s benefit or allowances, as they exclude many young people from welfare payments who are well deserving, as in the case of a person (details supplied). [4626/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a person (details supplied) will get a place in an autism class; the reason their school was refused a special needs autism class, while a new temporary modular building was installed and one classroom is vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5212/26]

New lobbying 18 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
Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Youth drinking
- Operation Encompass
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
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
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.
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.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Spoke at the launch of Swords Autism-Friendly Towns Launch which was attended by a number of elected representatives

Darragh O'Brien — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 34 returns

Go-Ahead Transport Services Ltd Transport
- Photo call with the Minister and Go-Ahead Ireland SMT announcing 400 new jobs
NCBI Education and Training
- Funding for services for people with disabilities
Cork Chamber · 5 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Tourism
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
- A letter from Cork Chamber seeking support for the re-establishment of flights between Cork and Belfast
Emerald Airlines Limited Transport
- EU261 Reform
Shannon Group plc · 2 returns Transport
- Briefing on strategic role of Shannon Airport and the importance of supporting the Airport in Budget 2026 and it's inclusion in a revised Regional Airports Programme.
- Briefing on strategic role of Shannon Airport, business development, the need for a review of Aviation Policy and the importance of supporting Shannon Airport's inclusion in a revised Regional Airports Programme.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG Health
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Transport
- Proposing improvements to the existing Wexford-Dublin Train Services
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Transport
- Secure support for Budget 2026 submission asks
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
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 Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland Transport
- Outreach in relation to the closure of the Dublin City Coach Park
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
Diageo Ireland Transport
- Regulation of horse drawn carriages
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Regional economic development and transport infrastructure
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend store opening and meet with management
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 Finance · Transport · EU Affairs
- National aviation policy
- Regional Airports Programme
- Enterprise and Economy priorities for EU Presidency
Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company 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.
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 2 returns Finance · Transport
- Budget Submission
- EC legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- The Local Area Hackney scheme, Part-Time SPSV Licensing, and SPSVs and safety for drivers and passengers.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Transport · Housing
- Letter to the Minister for Transport regarding Shovel-Ready Projects
- Letter to the Minister for Transport regarding Shovel-Ready Projects

Duncan Smith — Labour Party 4 votes · 1 question · 28 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his commitment to meet with representatives of taxi drivers and the NTA on fixed pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3577/26]

New lobbying 28 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
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
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 Health
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend opening of new ALDI store, tour of new ALDI store and participation in photocall
daa plc Transport
- Email invitation and briefing for Labour councillors and Duncan Smith TD.
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
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.
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Pender & Associates Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Invite to attend store opening and meet with management
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
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- To share ActionAid’s briefing note on Official Development Assistance and women’s rights
Teneo Strategy Ireland Limited Public Expenditure and Reform
- Delivery of Irish Infrastructure
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Civil Society Space
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Participate in Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade meeting on transatlantic trade relations
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities