Dublin West — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Dublin West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 68 questions · 322 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 Emer Currie

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 1 Jack Chambers

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 1 Emer Currie

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 1 Jack Chambers

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 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman

Voted against 1 Emer Currie

Did not vote 2 Jack Chambers · Ruth Coppinger

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 Emer Currie

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 1 Jack Chambers

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Emer Currie

Voted against 3 Paul Donnelly · Roderic O'Gorman · Ruth Coppinger

Did not vote 1 Jack Chambers

Emer Currie — Fine Gael 5 votes · 34 questions · 52 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Transport 14 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to set out any measure in place to support or incentivise Government Departments and State agency staff to transition away from the use of their private car for both commuting to work and work journeys. [4394/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if e-scooter and e-bike users are subject to breathalyser tests to detect alcohol and drug impairment in vehicle users at roadside checkpoints or after incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3357/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted an analysis comparing public transport fares for buses, trains and trams in Ireland compared to fares in EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3442/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the new bus routes that will be provided under his Department’s 2026 current expenditure allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3711/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the underpass at Ashtown station following the recent NDP review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3964/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for clarity on the terms used by the NTA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4258/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for details on a service enhancement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4351/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of services operating on the Maynooth train line, per day, in each of the years 2016 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4465/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport when the next review of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4671/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport following his answer to Parliamentary Question No’s 589, 590, 656, 657, 659, 661, 667 to 669, 671, 672 684 and 700 of 13 January 2026, the number of notification letters sent to penalty point offenders where the driver number was not captured; and the number which relate to penalty point disqualifications. [4983/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question Nos 589, 590, 656, 657, 659, 661, 667 to 669, 671, 672 684 and 700 of 13 January 2026, for a breakdown of the information gathered for unmatched penalty point offences that can be used to identify the driver has been on the National Vehicle and Driver File, such as name, address or other, in tabular form. [4988/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if the agreement reached between the CIÉ Group and the company's trade union group (details supplied) in relation to CIÉ's pension schemes means any increases will be back paid to the date of the agreement in August 2025. [5213/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for publication of statutory measures and the commencement of public consultation as per the agreement between the CIÉ Group and the company's trade union (details supplied) in relation to CIÉ's pension schemes in August 2025. [5214/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to request from the NTA, further to its work to identify the Dublin Bus routes with the greatest capacity issues, the ten most affected routes, in order, including all operators, by month since July 2025. [5249/26]
Justice 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if e-scooter and e-bike users are subject to breathalyser tests to detect alcohol and drug impairment in vehicle users at roadside checkpoints or after incidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3358/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 1718 of 13 January 2026, the number of notification letters sent to disqualified drivers in 2024. [4984/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 1718 of 13 January 2026, the number of disqualified drivers that could not be notified by letter in 2024. [4985/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 1718 of 13 January 2026, the number of notification letters that were sent to penalty point offenders in 2024. [4986/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration following his answer to Parliamentary Question No. 1718 of 13 January 2026, the number of penalty point offenders that could not be notified by letter in 2024. [4987/26]
Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if a panel of pre-approved AI consultants and service providers has been assembled or will be assembled by the OGP to enhance the accessibilities of Government departments and State agencies to verified expert advice and support in both examining the potential for public service AI use and the implementation of new AI projects. [4391/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if details are centrally collated on the total mileage payments to staff across all Government departments and State agencies; the overall number of journeys and distance covered by mileage payments; and the proportion of journeys/payments accounted for by low or no emission vehicles. [4392/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there has been any value-for-money or environmental impact assessment conducted of the State’s mileage payment system to Government department and State agency staff. [4393/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5207/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on his Department's efforts to fulfil the Programme for Government commitment to provide the nationwide network of post offices with funding to ensure their sustainability and enhance the value they bring to local communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4144/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the amount of the €75 million in funding to support the postal network that will be directed towards services in Dublin west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3958/26]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if further details will be provided regarding an announcement for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3389/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if further details will be provided regarding an announcement for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3390/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update made on the Programme for Government commitment to earmark certain cost rental units for key local workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4872/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the 2001 planning guidelines for local authorities on early learning and childcare settings, in order to increase childcare supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4871/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made since the formation of this Government on each Programme for Government commitment relating to childcare, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5206/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the changes in eligibility and points of entry since the ECCE commenced and the Programme for Government commitment to evaluate options to amend the ECCE eligibility criteria.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5257/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he plans to introduce a levy on disposable coffee cups within the lifetime of this Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4023/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered the introduction of targeted glaucoma screening measures for individuals with a family history of glaucoma, given the significantly increased risk faced by first-degree relatives; whether international best practice in this area has been examined with a view to informing policy in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4395/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his view on abolishing the eight-year deemed disposal rule in the capital gains tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4789/26]

New lobbying 52 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Power! What does it have to do with me? Event
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Joint Oireachtas committee hearing to contribute to the discussion on “Introduction to AI: Children and Young People
Chambré Public Affairs LLP Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement with members of the Oireachtas to discuss the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, and discuss gambling policy on the island of Ireland
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 · 2 returns Education and Training
- Meeting with Emer Currie TD
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 5 returns Transport · Children and Youth Affairs
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- 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.
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 7 returns Transport · Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs · Finance
- Secure support for Budget 2026 submission asks
- Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- On going concerns of childminders re the new childminding system.
EasyGo Charging Limited Transport
- Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
Stratagem (NI) Ltd Health
- Provision of audiology services and eye care services
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- An Invitation to Research Launch
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
- Shingles Immunisation policy
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Meetings to discuss funding for youth work in densely populated areas
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Sports and Recreation
- Greenways
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.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Tobacco Retail Price Lists
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
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Joint Orichetas Committee event o Discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform · 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.
Ibec · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- CSI's policy priorities
- CSI's policy priorities, the challenges with core funding and potential solutions
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
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 2 returns Transport
- Grant scheme to assist car-share and car-rental operators in acquiring ZE vehicles.
- EC legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles
Avista · 2 returns Health
- Minister Emer Higgins and Deputy Emer Currie visit to Avista Clonsilla
- Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School

Jack Chambers — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 130 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 130 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying for additional supports for social enterprises.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Power! What does it have to do with me? Event
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Pre-budget Submission on behalf of Letterkenny Chamber
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Budget 2026
Analog Devices Economic Development and Industry
- Analog Devices Strategic Operations in Ireland
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Cork Chamber · 14 returns Budgetary matters · Development and Zoning · Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Energy and Natural Resources · Finance · Housing · Justice and Equality · Public Expenditure and Reform · Taxation · Tourism · Trade · Transport · Arts
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
- Meeting between Cork Chamber's budget committee and Minister Jack Chambers
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in partnership with Frascati Centre, is officially launches Dublin’s first dementia-inclusive shopping centre on Thursday, November 6th with support from Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Jack Chambers TD.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 4 returns Agriculture
- Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
- Support for women in Irish farming and farm succession.
- ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
- Genetically modified (GM) grain policy: ICSA highlighted concerns regarding potential impacts of GM grain cultivation on coexistence, traceability, and cross-pollination risks. The organisation also noted the value of Ireland’s GM-free status in supporting farm incomes and meeting consumer and market preferences, and called for a precautionary, science-based approach to any future policy changes.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- The matter concerns advancing the HSE Capital Investment Project Proposal for Coolmine Lodge, including redevelopment of the facility and required planning and investment. The project will expand capacity from 110 to 150 clients per year and address a critical service gap identified within the HSE National Development Plan. Engagements relate to securing planning approvals and investment support.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To arrange meetings and raise credit union issues at the National Ploughing Championships in September
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
The Institute of Directors Ireland Education and Training
- State Body Governance
Family Business Network Ireland Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Spoke at Ireland's Family Business Conference
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to raise awareness of IPRT's priority asks for budget 2026 on criminal justice related matters
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Public Expenditure and Reform
- Invited and Facilitated the Minister for Public Expenditure to open the Infrastrcuture Panel at our Annual Conference.
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Budget 2026 asks
- Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
Bremore Ireland Port Development and Zoning
- This meeting took place on Monday December 1st at 8.30am at the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE, NDP DELIVERY AND REFORM GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS MERRION STREET UPPER DUBLIN 2 D02 R583 with Jack Chambers, Rory Williams and Eoghan Leahy
Olympic Federation of Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Support of representations made by the National Lottery for the introduction of regulation in the area of Lottery betting
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Budget 2026
The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing
- Outlining the Housing Alliance's priorities for the National Housing Plan
Wind Energy Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to visit National College of Ireland
Outhouse CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Closure of the National Gender Service (NGS) waiting lists.
- Violent attacks on Citywest IPAS Centre
Hume Brophy Finance
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns in relation to business costs in Ireland.
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- EU Digital Identity Wallet
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Employment
- New Business Park
South Dublin Chamber Finance
- Highlighting the impact of increased costs by Government are having on SMEs
Echelon Data Centres Economic Development and Industry
- Progression of Arklow Energy Park and Data Centre project together with national legislation
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Irish Food Price Analysis
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 4 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training · Social Protection
- SVP's Pre Budget Submission forwarded to all Oireachtas Members
- Joint Letter with sector colleagues ahead of Budget 2026
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
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
Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health
- Review of Long Term Illness Scheme; Provided information about Crohn's and Colitis and the ongoing challenges being experienced by patients in Ireland at present.
Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin Finance
- Euronext Dublin pre-Budget submission
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- Budget 2026 decision making on children
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Budgetary matters
- Attended CV Pillar meeting with Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in advance of Budget 2026
Law Society of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- 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
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 7 returns Taxation · Economic Development and Industry · Transport · Children and Youth Affairs · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Chamber Budget Day correspondence
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
- Meeting with the Department of Public Expenditure regarding the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Archdiocese of Dublin Foreign Affairs
- Liaised with Minister Jack Chambers regarding an application for naturalisation. Jack was supporting Fr Frank Drescher in the whole process.
National Safeguarding Ireland Health
- Provision of further information and clarification in relation to the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and the rationale for regualtions for the establishment of a Register for Advance Healthcare Directives (AHD)
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Genseq diagnostics Ltd Health
- Request for one-to-one meeting re. Ireland's genetic testing capacity
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.
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Government support for RCSI's new dental programme and for capital expenditure on Beaumont Hospital campus
Dell Products Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to discuss how AI can be a catalyst for Ireland's competitiveness
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Meeting request to discuss the EV Charging Alliance for Ireland's Pre Budget Submission
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 · 10 returns Arts · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Budget 2026 priorities for screen industries
- National Training Fund Amendment Bill (NTF)
- The economic state of the small business sector
- Budget 2026
- Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan Stakeholder Event
- Consumer contracts
- Launch event for Ibec 'Investing for Ireland' campaign
- Forum for private sector infrastructure deliverers
- Growing concern regarding Ireland's divisive public narrative
- Enterprise and Economy priorities for EU Presidency
Q4PR Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting to discuss how AI can be a catalyst for Ireland’s competitiveness
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy Infrastructure Delivery
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
- Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Transparency International Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- TI Ireland sought funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in support of the Transparency Legal Advice Centre (TLAC), the Speak Up Helpline, and associated public-information activities.
Sage Advocacy · 2 returns Housing · Health
- Briefing on the work of Sage Advocacy.
- Invitation to the Minister of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to preside over the opening of new Sage Advocacy's new premises and launch Annual Report.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations · 3 returns Trade · Finance · Housing
- Invitation for engagement in connection with an industry event organised by a representative body.
- Submission of a document outlining matters of relevance to the hardware sector.
- Engagement between Minister and hardware & building materials sector
Insight Investment Management (Europe) Limited Foreign Affairs
- Insight provided an overview of global asset management trends and their implications for Ireland’s financial services sector at the Government Trade Forum on 3 November 2025. The engagement was informational only and aimed at supporting officials’ understanding of industry developments.
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Transport · Budgetary matters
- Galway City Ring Road
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
Friends of the Earth Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026
OpenAI Ireland Ltd. Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers on OpenAI for Countries Partnerships
CUMANN PEILE NA H-EIREANN "FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND" Sports and Recreation
- A Pre-budget Submission Meeting
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Trade
- Meeting with Minister Jack Chambers
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Citi · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance
- General discussion on Ireland economic and regulatory environment.
- FIBI Conference, hosted by FIBI. Participants from across different sectors and industries attended.
Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Highlight Ireland's digital and artificial intelligence opportunity and circulation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper
- Presentation of Microsoft's "Our Shared Digital Future" paper to Minister Chambers
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
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Young farmer and rural youth priorities for Budget 2026
Revolut Ltd Finance
- Thresholds for designated entities under the Cash legislation
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- IrBEA Pre-budget submission was submitted to Minister's / TD's to lobby for bioenergy related items in the budget
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- Advocate for Life Science Strategy
Avista Health
- Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland

Paul Donnelly — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying for additional supports for social enterprises.
National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Power! What does it have to do with me? Event
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) provided a briefing to Oireachtas members on the 25th of September 2025 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the FRCNF's calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase the National FRC Programme core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000 ahead of Budget 2026.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- 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
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation Children and Youth Affairs
- Meetings to discuss funding for youth work in densely populated areas
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Health
- The All Party Group on Autism convened a meeting with Parents on the topic of communication differences and supports
- The All Party Group on Autism
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The nicotine pouch category in Ireland
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
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.
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
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Avista Health
- Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School

Roderic O'Gorman — Green Party 5 votes · 22 questions · 79 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Public Expenditure 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average period of weeks for a major capital project to go through the entire approval gate two process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4240/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average period of weeks for a major capital project to go through the entire approval gate three process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4241/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the legal status of the ‘administrative guidance’ proposed under action 23 of the ‘Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4242/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason he is proposing that timelines for projects going through the infrastructure guidelines process would only be laid out as ‘administrative guidance’, rather than as statutory timelines, as proposed under action 23 of the ‘Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan’;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4243/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the consequences for Departments that fail to meet new timelines, set out in administrative guidance, for advancing capital projects under the infrastructure guidelines, following the implementation of the changes proposed under action 23 of the ‘Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4244/26]
Transport 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed DN2 bus route linking Haynestown to Fatima, Dundalk in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4236/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided under the NDP for the double tracking of the rail line between Galway City and Athenry; the expected timeframe for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4237/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed Cabra train station can go ahead in advance of the DART south west project and serve commuters using the existing service that run from Newbridge and Hazelhatch/Celbridge to Connolly and Grand Canal Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4238/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the planning that has been put in place for alternative public transport for commuters using the Maynooth train line; when that line is shut to allow the DART Plus West works to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4239/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health when an agency (details supplied) and the Medicines Management Programme will produce a Climate Action Roadmap, detailing how they will meet the latest Climate Action Mandate (including undergoing a 50% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030); the way in which in the future they will formulate a robust and visible sustainability programme in their assessments of medicines and health technologies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4094/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health her Department's plans to expand surrogacy support in Ireland to same-sex couples who are currently excluded from the State's IVF scheme; the timeline and the potential steps necessary to expand the scheme; if interim measures will be introduced by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4095/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2668 of 8 September 2025, if she will clarify where responsibility lies for the potential risk to older patients from possible suboptimal medication management as well as the potential unnecessary expenditure on medications, given that both the Health Service Executive and the her Department have been made aware of these issues on a number of occasions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4096/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the proportion of family reunification grants made under the International Protection Act 2015 in 2025 where the sponsor was a minor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5607/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for short stay 'C' visas from submission to decision; the number of applications which were made in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; the number granted in each year; his plans to assign more officials to the processing of C visas to reduce processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5144/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons who arrived in the State through refugee family reunification in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; the breakdown of persons, by age and by eligibility category, that is, spouses, minor children, parents of minor children, and siblings of minor children for each year. [5222/26]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will raise recent human rights abuses in Iran with the Iranian Government, and at EU and UN level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4092/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is supportive of the EU suspending the present trade agreement negotiations with the United Arab Emirates over its role in the ongoing Sudanese civil war and its link to those perpetrating a humanitarian catastrophe there, including large scale mass killings; if Ireland will advance this position at the Foreign Affairs Committee; her plans to prioritise greater EU action on the situation in Sudan when Ireland assumes the EU Presidency, including efforts to ensure the UAE disengages from the conflict; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5145/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the review of the ECCE programme will be completed; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5220/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider greater flexibility for entry dates for the ECCE programme, particularly if a child has only missed an entry date by a short period of time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5221/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason a State-owned facility is being permitted to ignore the National Payments Strategy (details supplied) by not accepting cash payments; the way this strategy is generally monitored by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4093/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of the move by Enterprise Ireland to roll back remote working entitlements of staff members; his views on whether this complies with Government policy supporting remote working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3522/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department plans to bring forward proposals on a cost of disability payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5219/26]

New lobbying 79 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Power! What does it have to do with me? Event
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) provided a briefing to Oireachtas members on the 25th of September 2025 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the FRCNF's calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase the National FRC Programme core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000 ahead of Budget 2026.
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
The Union of Students in Ireland Environment
- Stop Climate Chaos Lobby Day
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 · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Sports and Recreation
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
- Launch of LGBTQI+ Inclusivity in Irish Football report
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Bolt Itx Transport
- Exploring the potential benefits of shared mobility platforms/e-bike and e-scooter schemes
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Health · Transport
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- 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.
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
EasyGo Charging Limited Transport
- Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
- Mental Health Bill 2024
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.
One Family Children and Youth Affairs
- Asked Deputy O'Gorman for a PQ regarding EU funding stream timeline
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Budget 2026
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
Outhouse CLG · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Finance
- Prohibition of Conversion Practices Bill
- Budget 2026
- LGBTI+ Community Services Fund
- Hate speech and hate crime
Nasc Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
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
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Montague Communications Ltd Justice and Equality
- Reform of the Multi-Unit Development (MUD) Act
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Sports and Recreation
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Greenways
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
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 · 5 returns Health · Budgetary matters · Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus as part of LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance on key issues around legislation in relation to LGBTQ+ families
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
- CEO meeting with Roderic O'Gorman TD
- 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
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.
Irish Red Cross · 2 returns Housing · Justice and Equality
- Email to request to ask PQs in relation to analysis carried out by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) on behalf of the Minister for Housing
- 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.
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
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.
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 · 3 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- HPV Vaccination Programme
- Accessing financial products and services after 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.
Ibec Public Expenditure and Reform
- Accelerating Our Infrastructure Ambition
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. · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Children and Youth Affairs
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
- Deputy O'Gorman attended the Rainbow Ball fundraiser on 7 November as a guest.
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
- Email exchange re one-off funding from Tusla for Belong To's family support services.
Friends of the Earth · 4 returns Housing · Budgetary matters · Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Support for Minimum BER Standards Bill
- Budget 2026
- Energy for Who Demo
- Demands regarding PR6 and energy affordability
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Avista · 2 returns Health
- Meeting with Deputy O'Gorman
- Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School
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 Justice and Equality
- Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025

Ruth Coppinger — People Before Profit-Solidarity 4 votes · 12 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any policies that his Department has in relation to in-fill housing in local authority estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4920/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to report on any engagement he has with Dublin Zoo as the Minister responsible for the National Park and Wildlife Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4917/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to report on any engagement he has had with the National Park and Wildlife Service in relation to matters in Dublin Zoo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4916/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on the lack of payment options in a sport Ireland campus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4970/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reason a centre in Dublin city centre was not given the funding they requested to stay in their current premises (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5215/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the creation of a new direct route from Ongar village to Blanchardstown village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5129/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the extension of train routes from Dublin 15 to Dublin city centre beyond Connolly Station at weekends to stops within the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5130/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason for the delay in short stay visa applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current plans to reduce the delay in short visa application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5218/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [3746/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health when a person will be given a date for a marriage of convenience interview (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5087/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an agency under his purview is to reconsider reversing its remote working policy (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5132/26]

New lobbying 31 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Power! What does it have to do with me? Event
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
One in Four Justice and Equality
- CEO addressed the Committee on Justice re legislation (General Scheme of the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025) on counselling notes being used in criminal trials as part of a stakeholder consultation on the issue
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
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
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
- Discuss plans for Private Members Bill
Kildare Wildlife Rescue Environment
- Pearse created videos on social media to encourage members of the public to contact their TDs about Ruth Coppinger’s bill to ban fox hunting.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
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
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Education and Training
- An Invitation to Research Launch
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
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Dublin 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
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.
ActionAid Ireland · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- To share ActionAid’s briefing note on Official Development Assistance and women’s rights
- Women Rights Funding
Manna Drone Delivery Economic Development and Industry
- Commercial Drone Delivery Services in Ireland
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
Avista Health
- Invitation to Autism Resource Booklet launch in partnership with Danu Special School
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report