Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 52 questions · 129 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 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

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 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

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 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 1 Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Did not vote 2 Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 17 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Education 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) is included in the DEIS Plus plan. [3412/26]
- 2026-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an bhféadfadh sí sonraí a thabhairt maidir le líon agus fad na n-eispéireas tumoideachais (mar shampla, tréimhsí Gaeltachta, socrúcháin scoile i scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge, etc.) a chuirtear ar fáil mar chuid de gach cúrsa oideachais tosaigh do mhúinteoirí bunscoile, lena n-áirítear an B.Oid agus an MGO, in institiúidí éagsúla stáit agus príobháideacha. [3774/26]
- 2026-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige cén mhaoirseacht a dhéantar chun a chinntiú go mbíonn toradh dearfach ar an infheistíocht shuntasach a dhéanann an rialtas sna Tréimhsí Foghlama Gaeltachta d’ábhair oidí agus cén mhaoirseacht a dhéantar chun a chinntiú go gcuireann na tréimhsí sin le cumas teanga na n-ábhar oidí. [3776/26]
- 2026-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige céard a dhéanfaidh an Roinn Oideachais agus Óige agus, nó, an Chomhairle Mhúinteoireachta le dul i ngleic leis an bhfianaise ó Thuarascáil na Cigireachta (Deireadh Fómhair 2025) “nach bhfuil caighdeán foriomlán líofachta Gaeilge múinteoirí i scoileanna Béarla ard go leor chun tacú le cur chun feidhme rathúil Curaclam Teanga na Bunscoile”; an bhfuil sé i gceist ag an Aire athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar riachtanais iontrála agus fágála na gcúrsaí oideachais tosaigh do mhúinteoirí bunscoile nó scéimeanna eile a thabhairt isteach le tacú leis an bhforbairt leanúnach ghairmiúil sa Ghaeilge do mhúinteoirí cáilithe. [3777/26]
- 2026-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an bhféadfadh sí sonraí a thabhairt maidir leis an struchtúr tacaíochta atá ann atá saindírithe ar riachtanais múinteoirí nuacháilithe atá ag feidhmiú sna scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta ó thaobh an chórais tumoideachais de. [3778/26]
- 2026-01-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an bhféadfadh sí sainiú a dhéanamh ar na cúrsaí atá dírithe ar an gcóras oideachais lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta i ngach institiúid oiliúna múinteoirí, agus ar na modúil atá dírithe ar an oideachas lán-Ghaeilge agus Gaeltachta i gcúrsa ar bith i ngach institiúid oiliúna múinteoirí; agus a shainiú cé acu an bhfuil na modúil sin éigeantach nó roghnach sna cúrsaí lena mbaineann. [5191/26]
Culture 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when he will publish the report of Professor Niamh Brennan into governance and culture at the Arts Council; and the timetable for the implementation of the recommendations within that report. [4113/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is concerned by the lack of space for arts and culture in Dublin city centre; the efforts, if any, and his plans to support a space for arts and culture in the area in light of recent developments affecting The Complex venue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4121/26]
- 2026-01-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt cén dearcadh atá aige faoi mholadh an Choimisiúin um Thodhchaí na Meán go mbeadh neamhspleáchas eagarthóireachta ag TG4 maidir lena sheirbhís nuachta féin; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4123/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the advisory committee on the restitution of cultural heritage last met; when it is expected to publish national guidelines; the requests, if any, that have been received by the national cultural institutions for the restitution of cultural heritage to other states; and the requests, if any, which have been made by him or his Department to institutions in other states for the restitution of Irish heritage since he became Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4122/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of liaison meetings that took place between the Arts Council and his Department since 2020 which were not clearly minuted as described by the Brennan Report; and if this practice has been replaced by detailed minuting. [4149/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ag a Roinn chun déileáil leis na fadhbanna tithíochta ar leith atá i gceantair Ghaeltachta (tobar na teanga náisiúnta): an easpa suíomhanna seirbhísithe, gan an infheistíocht chuí á déanamh sna bonneagair uisce, séarachais agus leictreachais, agus nach bhfuil aon phlean cuimsitheach tithíochta Gaeltachta ann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [4444/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason for the delay in getting housing developments started on State-owned lands in Dublin 8 and 12 (details supplied); the timeframe for commencement of building work; and the number of homes expected to be built on each site. [4426/26]
- 2026-01-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage an bhfuil sé sásta na dréacht-treoirlínte don phleanáil sa Ghaeltacht a bhí geallta aige le foilsiú roimh an Nollaig seo a fhoilsiú ionas go mbeidh an pobal in ann comhairle a thabhairt maidir leo sula gcríochnóidh an tAire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta an ráiteas náisiúnta pleanála don Ghaeltacht sa bhliain 2027, agus an raibh aon chómhrá aige leis an Aire sin maidir le ráiteas a fhoilsiú níos luaithe ná 2027 i gcomhthéacs an ghéarchéim titíochta sa Ghaeltacht. [68525/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the current situation with transferring the Coombe Maternity Hospital to the St. James's Hospital campus in James's Street, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4446/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the plans for the soon to be vacated children's hospitals at Temple Street and in Drimnagh; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4445/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application for an Irish citizen (details supplied) residing in America; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4007/26]

New lobbying 27 returns

Community Law & Mediation Environment
- Partook in a group discussion at the Stop Climate Chaos public lobby event.
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
- CEO was invited to speak on a panel on International Men's Day to discuss prevention of child sexual abuse
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
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
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Sharing of operational information about current and upcoming stores
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.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union · 2 returns Arts · Employment
- Issuing of Irish Equity Pre budget submission to relevant Ministers and some TDs
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Social Protection
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
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 Arts
- Budget 2026 priorities for screen industries
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- 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.
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 5 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health her response to the Mental Health Commission’s recent report on the use of restrictive practices in approved centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4979/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Health the NDP provision for the health sector for 2026-2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4980/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the Starter Homes Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his priorities for affordable housing in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4867/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [67576/25]

New lobbying 36 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development
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
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Raise awareness about Explorium and engage following the publication of the C&AG Report.
Irish Family Planning Association Health
- National and international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- 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.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
Marie Keating Foundation Health
- Deputy Catherine Ardagh supported the Marie Keating Foundation’s Breathless Collection campaign for International Lung Cancer Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness of early lung cancer symptoms. By wearing pieces from the collection, she amplified the campaign publicly and raised the issue in the Dáil, submitting a Parliamentary Question calling for the introduction of a National Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
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.
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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 4 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection
- Joint letter to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Energy
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
- Engagement with Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 6 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
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
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.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Community Platform · 2 returns 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.
- 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.
Alcohol Forum Ireland Health
- To ensure meaningful inclusion of alcohol as a policy priority within the new National Drug Strategy.
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, providing input into pensions and life assurance policy
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Spoke at the launch of D12 Autism-Friendly Town Committee which was attended by a number of elected representatives

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 4 votes · 28 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Education 15 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the nearest school rule and the reduction in eligible distance has been checked; if not, when this will be checked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4220/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the commencement date of the new special education class in a school (details supplied). [3382/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the Convention on Education and National Conversation will ensure that under represented voices for example, students with special educational needs, marginalised communities, rural stakeholders and so on are included meaningfully in its deliberations. [3680/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps which will be taken to guarantee geographical diversity within the Convention on Education and National Conversation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3681/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a detailed working plan and timeline for the Convention on Education and National Conversation. [3682/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for when the Convention on Education and National Conversation recommendations are submitted to ensure they are implemented by her Department. [3683/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be a monitoring body or follow-up committee to track progress on implementation, including regular updates to the Houses of the Oireachtas and public. [3684/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date the Convention on Education and National Conversation will take place. [3685/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education classes sanctioned in 2024/2025 which are open and operational, in tabular form. [3688/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the NCSE will reopen the parents portal in order that parents can submit their children's assessment of needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3693/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children still awaiting an appropriate school place, by county, in tabular form. [3694/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an updated, year-by-year plan and resourcing plan to achieve the Programme for Government commitment of a pupil-teacher ratio of 19:1 in primary schools'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3724/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the analysis her Department conducted on the adequacy of the current capitation grant to cover rising operating costs such as energy, insurance, procurements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3725/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ban voluntary contributions in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3726/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when he will publish the findings of the working group set up following the publication of the "Out-of-School Education Provision Report" in 2022, to provide clarity, support and direction for alternative education organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3886/26]
Further and Higher Education 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a detailed breakdown of how the €4.55 billion investment in research and innovation will be spent year-by-year; how progress will be measured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3717/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide a detailed breakdown of how the €4.55 billion investment in research and innovation will be spent year-by-year; how progress will be measured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3718/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a list of all capital projects underway; the campus and the timelines in each case, in tabular form. [3718/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how transparency, international competitiveness and peer review excellence will be ensured across disciplines in Taighde Éireann and be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3719/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how effective PATH and other programmes have been in improving participation among under-represented groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3720/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason there is no 2026 springboard courses available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4216/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports available for students undertaking part time higher and further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4219/26]
Health 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason there is a one-year wait for people who are citizens outside of the EU to be called for an interview to be married in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4296/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies of public health nurses in CHO Area 7 (CCA3), in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3316/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses employed in CHO Area 7, in tabular form. [3317/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the dental supports available for persons recovering from addiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4217/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if aTurkish national residing inTurkey can apply directly toIrish authorities under theTURA tomove toIreland and establish aservice provision business, without first holding employment here [4218/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to decrease the waiting list of people receiving their citizenship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4221/26]

New lobbying 36 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Local Government · Children and Youth Affairs
- Vote at 16
- Opportunities for Youth: National Strategy for Youth Work and Related Services 2024 - 2028
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Joint Oireachtas committee hearing to contribute to the discussion on “Introduction to AI: Children and Young People
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 Health
- Alcohol policy development
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
- Supported Labour private member's bill on trans healthcare and attended Dáil debate
- AV Room Briefing on legal gender recognition
Kinia Education and Training
- Sharing information on how relevant Kinia is as a programme to deliver on education and youth strategy goals.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Jen Cummins TD
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Education and Training
- Met with Jen Cummins, TD, as part of an USI Delegation to discuss postgraduate student issues
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Education sector developments
The Representative Church Body Education and Training
- General briefing on issues facing Church of Ireland schools.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 3 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting of the All Party Group on Autism
- An Invitation to Research Launch
- Spoke at the launch of D12 Autism-Friendly Town Committee which was attended by a number of elected representatives
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook and Community Education for Social Transformation Research Report Dissemination
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Rehab Group · 2 returns Education and Training
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
- Request for meetings with members of Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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
- Need to introduce a National Training Fund Voucher scheme to support employers in Ireland’s largest indigenous economy, the Experience Economy.

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 2 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied) to prevent them and their children presenting as homeless. [4479/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Health the HSE’s plans for the Weir Home for Nurses in Dublin 8; and whether it can be converted into a museum for Irish nurses and midwives and a community cultural space, as nursing trade unions are interested in a partnership to preserve and develop it. [3723/26]

New lobbying 23 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland · 3 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Youth drinking
- Alcohol policy development
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet' and PBS discussion
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet'
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
GSK Health
- Shingles Immunisation policy
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Justice and Equality
- Ongoing engagement with Oireachtas Members who accepted DRCC invitation to participate on All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexua Violence.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 5 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
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. · 2 returns 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.
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
National LGBT Federation EU Affairs
- Hungarian ban on Pride and other public LGBTQ+ events