Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 60 questions · 177 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 Emer Higgins · Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Emer Higgins · Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Voted against 2 Emer Higgins · Shane Moynihan

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…

full description

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 Emer Higgins · Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Emer Higgins · Shane Moynihan

Voted against 3 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 5 votes · 0 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 44 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth services in Citywest
YMCA Dublin · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Local Government
- Seeking changes to State's approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
- Seeking changes to councils' approach to childcare, youth & community service provision
Cork Chamber · 8 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · Housing
- A letter congratulating Minister Emer Higgins on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Emer Higgins on her new role
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Day
National Disability Services Association Justice and Equality
- Introduction and Meeting request
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Saggart Village Residents Association Housing
- We met with Emer Higgins TD to voice our opposition to rezoning of Citywest Golf course to residential development
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 5 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the All Party Group on Autism
- Engagement with Department of Children, Equality and Disability on proposed changes to the Assessment of Needs Process through amendment to the Disability Act 2005
- Sought support for the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Support Programme
- Opening of One-Stop-Shop Services
- Autism Innovation Strategy Campaign
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
South Dublin Chamber · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Promoting Economic Growth in South Dublin County
- Supporting growth of small business in South Dublin County
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
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.
Rehab Group Children and Youth Affairs
- Letter to newly appointed Minister of State for Disability, Emer Higgins to congratulate her and to request a meeting
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland Awards
The Westport Chamber · 2 returns Local Government · Trade
- To simplify the E-Tender Process to empower our local SMEs to get on the e-tender site and compete for local work
- To Lobby for the reduction of crippling commercial rates, driving businesses out of town centers; and rising energy and wage bills,
Inclusion Ireland Justice and Equality
- We wrote to Minister Higgins to request an introductory briefing with her and her team in the new year on Inclusion Ireland’s broader work, our engagement with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality thus far, and our shared priorities.
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
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Meetings on general home care issues
Avista Health
- Minister Emer Higgins and Deputy Emer Currie visit to Avista Clonsilla

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 24 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Housing 9 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the 'owner occupier guarantee', as set out in the Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Act 2021, and on the number of houses and duplexes that have been covered by the relevant provision of the Act. [3963/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applicants for the defective concrete block grant scheme in each county in which the scheme is operational; the progress of each applicant though each stage of the scheme; the number of applicants who have drawn down payments at each stage; the number of applicants who have fully drawn down their full grant in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4044/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1448 of 13 January 2026, and the reply if he will consider further correspondence (details supplied); to provide a reply to queries raised regarding new declared qualifications for engineering services in local authorities.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4390/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm if his proposed changes to the rent pressure zone rules will result in the majority of private rental tenants experiencing significant rent increases within a period of four years. [5324/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of social housing acquisitions in 2024 and 2025, by acquisition type, including tenant-in-situ, vacant homeless acquisition, housing first, older persons, and so on. [4944/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider extending the operation of the fresh start principle to separated or divorced partners seeking to buyout their former partner from the family home with the assistance of the local authority mortgage. [4942/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on his Department’s involvement in attempts to deliver the legally required volume of affordable homes in the Poolbeg West SDZ. [4941/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the social housing income thresholds to ensure those in need of social housing support are not unfairly excluded. [4940/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of new Traveller-specific homes delivered in 2025; and the number to be delivered in 2026. [4943/26]
Transport 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the reason the DART+ Southwest project has not been prioritised within the NDP given the real need and demand for the service across constituencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to confirm comments made by him in a report (details supplied) that there is flexibility within the NDP with regard to the delivery of projects; if any reconsideration of projects is ongoing; if so, if DART+ Southwest is included in this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3332/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to an approved increase to pension entitlement for a cohort (details supplied); the timeline for when this increase will be paid to members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4263/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the number of inbound and outbound trains stopped at Adamstown Train Station in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [5322/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of inbound and outbound journeys taken between Adamstown, Heuston Station and Grand Canal Dock in each of the years from 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form. [5323/26]
Education 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions intended by her Department and the National Council for Special Education to ensure a sufficient number of special class placements for boys in the Clondalkin, Dublin 22 area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3762/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the eligibility criteria for the awarding of incremental credit to teachers with experience in private schools at primary level. [4481/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has had any engagement with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality regarding increased childcare provision using school sites; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5357/26]
Children 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the engagements her Department has had with the Department of Justice; Home Affairs and Migration regarding the prevalence of juvenile crime; if any initiatives are intended by her Department in relation to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5327/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has had any engagement with the Department of Education and Youth regarding increased childcare and early years provision on school sites; if this has been considered regarding increasing capacity, specifically in areas where there is a lack of options for parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5355/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of a lack of available, affordable and appropriate childcare placements in the Lucan, County Dublin area; the efforts underway to increase options and capacity to ensure childcare services are available to young people who require them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5356/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of Irish-based community media and community-led media organisations that have been successful applicants under the Creative Europe Programme in each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and 2025; the total value of funding awarded to such organisations in each of those years; and to outline any observable trends in participation or success rates, including any changes in programme priorities or application volumes, in tabular form. [4293/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the increase to An Post pensions agreed in September 2025 will be approved; when it will be paid to members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4375/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of IPAS accommodation centres currently operating with the exempted development regulations set out in SI No. 605/2022, S.I. No. 376/2023, and section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, with a breakdown by local authority area, exempted development type and number of people accommodated in each category. [3959/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Irish-based community media and community-led media organisations that have been successful applicants under the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes in each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the total value of funding awarded to such organisations under each programme in each of those years; and to outline any observable trends in participation or success rates, including any changes in programme priorities or application volumes, in tabular form. [4294/26]

New lobbying 36 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth services in Citywest
IRISH RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES REIT plc Housing
- Discussion on Delivery of Housing
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Calling for child-centred protections to be embedded in housing legislation, specifically the 1988 Act and for a a robust, open and meaningful public consultation in its review of the 1988 Act.
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.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Fold Ireland Housing
- Attended an Oireachtas Committee meeting on 1st October 2025
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
RIAI Public Expenditure and Reform
- Advocating to reform public procurement policy
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Housing and accommodation, Youth, Employment and Enterprise,Policy Programme implementations, Anti racism education
Threshold Housing
- Rights of licensees
The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing
- Outlining the Housing Alliance's priorities for the National Housing Plan
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Housing
- Correspondence regarding recent media coverage, and invitation to meet
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
Montague Communications Ltd · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Housing
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Energy and Natural Resources
- Solar
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
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Clúid Housing Housing
- Allocation of Govt. budget to AHB/social housing measures
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Communicate the impact of the housing shortage for businesses in the Experience Economy and highlight potential impact of proposed regulation for the sector.
Q4PR Housing
- Discussion on delivery of housing
ActionAid Ireland Justice and Equality
- Research launch invite sent to relevant politicians who cover either housing or migration in their brief
Friends of the Earth · 2 returns Housing · Energy and Natural Resources
- Support for Minimum BER Standards Bill
- South Dublin County Council motion re data centre development
Cormac McKay Housing
- Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 10 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Health 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in the Dublin midwest area; the number of vacant positions for public health nurses in the area; when P2 and P3 developmental checks will be provided throughout the consistency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3453/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of children who received developmental checks carried out within 72-hours, at three months, at six months, at 12 months, at 24 months, at 48 months, across the state, in Dublin midwest, by year from 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3454/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the age intervals at which developmental checks of newborns and infants should be offered by public health nurses; the examinations done at each of these intervals; the intervals which are P1, P2 and P3 checks; if services up to P3 checks are being offered to children in Adamstown, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan, Rowlagh, Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart, Citywest, Brittas, Fettercairn, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3455/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed new primary health care centre for Rowlagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4136/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses in Dublin mid-west; the number of vacancies for public health nurses: if P1, P2 and P3 developmental checks are being carried out at all health centres in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4135/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the financial supports which are in place for the drug and alcohol task forces in relation to the implementation of the pension auto-enrolment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5153/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage number of vacant homes in Dublin, by local authority; the steps being taken to reduce the number of vacant homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4142/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the social housing passport between local authorities; when this will be rolled out; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4141/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [3645/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a resource centre (details supplied) can apply to the building blocks scheme to fund/part-fund a new-build to replace an older, not-fit-for-purpose premises; if so, the application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4157/26]

New lobbying 25 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth services in Citywest
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
StartBright Early Learning Centres Company CLG Housing
- Support Parent on housing list with waitlist information with council
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
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 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
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
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
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.
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)
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 5 votes · 11 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Education 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the issues at school (details supplied); if she will ensure her officials facilitate the retention of the pitch in any location planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4222/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed and accepts the points made by the fire safety and fire compliance company retained by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4223/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will ensure that the pitch at school (details supplied)) is not impacted on by facilitating a third modular building adjacent to the two already proposed for ASD classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4224/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an assessment has been carried out in relation to the impact of children from Newcastle commuting to other schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4225/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if current zoned land is being assessed in future calculations regarding second-level school provision in Newcastle; how quickly further assessments would take place once additional lands are rezoned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4226/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the minimum projected pupil size number sanctioned to facilitate a new second level school building in specific geographic areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4227/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the circumstances in which a person’s next-of-kin would need to be consulted in relation to palliative sedation/midazolam in cases in which the person is at the hospital, clinic or nursing home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4228/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the legislation and regulations that apply in relation to the dispensing of palliative sedation/midazolam; who should be consulted and in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4229/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the funding available to patients with severe spinal canal stenosis to facilitate treatment in Northern Ireland or another EU state; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4230/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the expected timescale for the exemption of family residential units up to 40 sq. m in back gardens; whether this will restrict the commercial rental of such units without planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5319/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the maximum number of housing units that can be built in Dublin City centre based on current land use capacity calculations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5321/26]

New lobbying 23 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth services in Citywest
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
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
South Dublin Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Supporting growth of small business in South Dublin County
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
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.
Christian Aid Ireland · 2 returns Environment · EU Affairs
- COP30 & climate action
- 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.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 15 questions · 44 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of new Local Link routes delivered in 2025. [4770/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of Local Link routes that saw increased capacity in 2025. [4771/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of Local Link routes that saw increased services in 2025. [4772/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress achieved in the delivery of rail projects under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy in 2025. [4773/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress achieved in the delivery of Bus Connects for Dublin in 2025. [4774/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on planned engagement, alongside the NTA, with SPSV sectoral representatives on the issue of fixed pricing models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5389/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health if targeted recruitment incentives are being considered for RGNs in community settings, particularly in high pressure areas including Dublin Mid-West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4991/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the barriers identified by her Department in recruiting RGNs in community settings; the steps being taken to address these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4978/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to ensure RGN posts in community settings are being adequately filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4977/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement his Department has had with Dublin local authorities regarding their experience of acquiring land for the development of new playing pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4078/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to support local authorities in the acquisition of land for new playing pitches. [4077/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline what happens to a person’s auto-enrolment pension contributions in the event that they pass away before the age of 65; the arrangements in place to ensure that these funds are properly assigned to the person’s estate or next of kin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5416/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection if participation in the new auto-enrolment pension system will have any impact, positive or negative, on a person’s future entitlement to the full State Pension (Contributory) once they reach pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5417/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has examined the role of Sport England's planning and advisory functions, particularly its engagement with local authorities in ensuring adequate provision of sports and recreational facilities; if lessons from this model are being considered in the Irish context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4099/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts which will be made in 2026 to ensure that new contracts for the school transport scheme will be issued without delay after the expiry of the current term in June; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5381/26]

New lobbying 44 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth services in Citywest
Cheshire Ireland Health
- Submission of Pre Budget Submission
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Feachtas Gael-Ollscolaíocht
JKS Communications Education and Training
- Leap Card, TrustEd, Stakeholder Engagment
Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Health
- Issues concerning the timely reimbursement of medicines in Ireland.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
EasyGo Charging Limited Transport
- Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
Fórsa trade union Transport
- In it's presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Fórsa raised the issue of the factoring of working hours for crews, particularly winchmen and winch operators, in the search and rescue service operated at Shannon and Weston Airport.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 3 returns Housing · Transport
- Hosted informal Oireachtas cross-party commitee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
- Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
Allan Shine Consultants Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Shane Moynihan in Weston Airport to discuss ongoing developments in Weston and future plans for the airport
Marketing English in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training · Transport
- Engagement with Government departments and public officials regarding policy and regulatory matters affecting the English Language Education (ELE) sector in Ireland, including immigration and student visa policy, international education strategy, sector sustainability, and the implementation and cost structure of the TrustEd Ireland quality mark.
- Engagement with public officials regarding access to student public transport concessions for international English language students studying in Ireland
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
South Dublin Chamber · 3 returns Tourism · Economic Development and Industry
- Development of Tourism in South Dublin County
- Supporting growth of small business in South Dublin County
- Meeting in Dail Eireann with small business
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.
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
Restaurants Association of Ireland Transport
- Taxis for Ireland Coalition Meetings with Oireachtas Members
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Hosted informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Sports and Recreation
- Greenways
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Rare disease policy and access to medicines
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 Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport
- Introducing the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland
- Meeting request to discuss the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
- The taxi supply shortage in Ireland and the need to increase licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies.
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 Children and Youth Affairs
- CSI's policy priorities
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Local Government
- Request for engagement with local authority representatives.
Vantage Data Centers DUB11 Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Met at Leinster House
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Invited to the Joint Oireachtas All Party Committee on Orphan Drugs (3/12/25)
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland