Galway West — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 6 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 37 questions · 208 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 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 2 Catherine Connolly · Seán Kyne

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 2 Catherine Connolly · Seán Kyne

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 1 Mairéad Farrell

Voted against 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Did not vote 2 Catherine Connolly · Seán Kyne

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 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 2 Catherine Connolly · Seán Kyne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Hildegarde Naughton · John Connolly · Noel Grealish

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 2 Catherine Connolly · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 18 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 18 returns

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.
Irish Development Education Association Budgetary matters
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission and new vision document to relevant stakeholders
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Education and Training
- Aoife Ni Bhriain, Irish Language Officer spoke at a meeting of Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge in Tithe an Oireachtais on the 23/9/26
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
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
The Federation of Independent Retailers Economic Development and Industry
- Letter of Congratulations from the Fed to new President Catherine Connolly
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.
ALONE Social Protection
- Discussion in relation to older people issues as part of presidential campaign
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to President Catherine Connolly to become patron of Belong To.
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- AI4Ireland meeting with Oireachtas members

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 5 votes · 0 questions · 63 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 63 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Youth Affairs policy
Cork Chamber · 6 returns Education and Training · Social Protection · Children and Youth Affairs
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
- A letter congratulating Minister Hildegarde Naughton on her new role
National Disability Services Association · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Introduction and Meeting request
- NDSA Pre-Budget 2026 Submission
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
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- Letters to congratulate on their new roles and seek a meeting to discuss credit union issues
Galway Simon Community · 3 returns Housing
- Email to Minister Naughton with regard to a CAS Application we submitted to the Dept of Housing in June 2025. Despite several attempts to get an update from the Dept we had received no answer to the application. We were asking Minister Naughton if she could get an update for us.
- Email to Minister Hildegarde Naughton with regard to Galway Simon's experience of the CAS Application process
- Held a conference in Galway on Older People and Homelessness which various public representatives attended and were invited
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability Ltd Finance
- underfunding of supported living services
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health · Education and Training
- Inviting Speakers to Attend Debate Your Decision Makers Annual Event. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability with stakeholders
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
- An ISSU rep attended the Education for Sustainable Development Advisory Board meeting, where ISSU have a seat. They gave input on how the ESD newsletter new youth section would attract young people to read it and make submissions to it.
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Joint Letter raising Urgent Concerns Regarding Persons with Disabilities Living in the Irish International Protection System (Direct Provision)
CRAOL Communications
- Future of Media Commission , Budget 2025 and CRAOL Radio Research
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 5 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with Minister of State for Disability Hildegarde Naughton as part of the DPO Network.
- Opening of One-Stop-Shop Services
- Autism Innovation Strategy Campaign
- 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.
- Invited elected representatives to visit One-Stop-Shop premises in Galway and Dublin
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Education and Training
- Sharing of research findings and request for meeting
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Education and Training
- Apply a Child Rights approach to the further development and reform of key education policy & programme developments
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
- Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group · 2 returns Education and Training
- Minister Hildegarde Naughton opened new National Learning Network Centre in Castlebar
- Letter to newly appointed Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton, to congratulate her on her appointment, and to thank her for her work as MoS for Disability
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.
Inishbofin Development Company CLG Education and Training
- Educational supports for island-based secondary school students and the need for Department-level guidance and resourcing
Not Us Limited Education and Training
- Letter to the Taoiseach and Minister for Education and Youth requesting a meeting to discuss further development of Music Generation (2027-2031). Since it was established in 2010, and with support from the Government, The Ireland Funds and U2, Music Generation has given access to performance music education to tens of thousands of children and young people in Ireland, from age 0 to 18.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Budgetary matters
- Calling for funding and resourcing to respond to unmet need for disability services, support necessary innovation, and enable disability service providers to deliver and expand services
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Galway office launch
- Ibec West priorities 2026
- The Open Doors Initiative
Law Society of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The Law Society met with senior officials at the Department of Children and a delegation from the Decision Support Service on the topic of Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA).
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Agriculture
- Request to meet Minister for Education to outline AgriKids educational programme
Inclusion Ireland Justice and Equality
- We wrote to Minister Naughton to request a briefing of our priorities in the context of the National Convention on Education and the forthcoming Commission of Investigation into Historical Abuse within Schools
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
Galway Chamber · 4 returns Transport · Education and Training · Budgetary matters · Trade
- Lobbying for multi-annual funding for regional airports in Ireland
- DEI and disability in the workplace
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
- Chamber address focused on the key areas within the Minister's remit
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Email to Minister Naughton on 8 December to congratulate her on her appointment.
Janssen Sciences Ireland UC Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement with Minister Hildegarde Naughton
National Principals' Forum Education and Training
- Primary principals' workload and resourcing of schools
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Avista Budgetary matters
- In person meeting with Minister Hildegarde Naughton
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB Service on offshore islands

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 24 questions · 37 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the introduction of reduced speed limits on roads adjacent to schools in rural areas; the timeframe the proposed circular might issue to local authorities with options on the introduction of engineering initiatives to engender lower speeds and the introduction of permanent or periodic ‘special speed limits’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3523/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of a second platform and passing loop at the train station in Oranmore, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3532/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the publication of the National Ports Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3534/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the scope that exists within resources provided to the NTA in 2026 for the development of new public transport routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3538/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the scope that exists within resources provided to the NTA in 2026 for the expansion of current public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3539/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the resources provided to Galway County Council in 2026 for the development of the route of the Claregalway Relief Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3540/26]
Children 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staffing levels at CDNT central Galway and Galway city east children’s disability network team 6; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3524/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staffing levels at CDNT Galway central Galway and Galway city east children’s disability network team 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3525/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staffing levels at CDNT West Galway central Galway and Galway city east children’s disability network team 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3526/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting for an assessment of need within County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3527/26]
Health 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of adult ADHD services within County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3528/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of the elective hospital at Merlin Park, Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3529/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the increase in the provision of community nursing home beds in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4895/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposal to recruit nine mental health service co-ordinator posts to support access to, and delivery of, mental health services for Travellers, in each community health area, as proposed in the National Traveller Health Action Plan 2022-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4894/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will consider providing special additional funding support to a festival (details supplied), which will celebrate the unique milestone of 30 years in existence in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4130/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the support the Government is providing for the redevelopment of a stadium (details supplied). [4129/26]
Defence 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the publication the national maritime security strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3535/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the Implementation Plan for the Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3536/26]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the category and level of tax income derived from the importation of palm oil mill effluent in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3530/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the category and level of tax income derived from the importation of hydrotreated vegetable oil in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3531/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the data for the local authority new build housing output for quarter four 2025 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4938/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount provided to Galway City Council under the local authority affordable purchase scheme in 2025; the number of units provided with this money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4939/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the implementation of the national biomethane strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3533/26]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the development of flood defence scheme for the Oranmore to Kinvarra coastline in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3537/26]

New lobbying 37 returns

Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Notifying proposed amendments to the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme EU FUTURE BUDGET - RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES
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.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport · Health
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Briefed DPO on under 9s fare reduction scheme inclusion for CBOs
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'
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held a roundtable discussion on 10 October 2025 - with Mairead Farrell, Sean Kyne, John Connolly and Anne Rabbitte.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
- Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
AONTAS Education and Training
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Education and Training
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Galway office launch
- Ibec West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
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
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited elected representatives to visit One-Stop-Shop premises in Galway and Dublin
John Gallagher Communications
- Roll-out of mobile telephony infrastructure nationally
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB Service on offshore islands

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 13 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 13 total

Climate 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to explain the reason Lough Corrib SAC, which is a large body of water greater than 600ha in size with strong stream connectivity, as per Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) statistical models, cannot produce surplus Atlantic salmon for the 2026 angling season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4197/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will allocate extra funding to Inland Fisheries Ireland for 2026 to facilitate increased stock management (pike culling) efforts on Lough Corrib SAC considering the documented predation on salmon smolts by invasive pike together with the perilous state of salmon stocks in Ireland as referenced in the draft salmon angling regulations for the 2026 season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4199/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his officials will consider opening Lough Corrib SAC in 2027 for the harvesting of Atlantic salmon by rod and line angling; if his ‘catch and release’ proposal for 2026 results in a quantifiable growth in fish numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4200/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reasons for his failure to sign off the proposed Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations for the 2026 salmon angling season, which would be a matter of course every December; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4201/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he accepts that the continued enforcement of S.I. No. 741/2024 [Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024] into the 2026 salmon angling season is legally untenable considering that the appropriate assessment screening which underpins S.I. No. 741/2024 is not related to the generation of salmon that may enter Irish rivers in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4202/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of social housing tenants in Galway city and county experiencing housing maintenance issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4966/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the issue of older adult homelessness in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4967/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide more detail on the small wastewater element of Action 15, Enable Developer-led Infrastructure, within the Government’s new infrastructure plan, Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70763/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the continued injustice caused as a result of Project Glas, as the State prepares to exit ownership of Permanent TSB; if he could provide clarity on how legally binding consumer protections are being enforced in practice, how regulatory delays are permitted to continue while enforcement proceeds, and what accountability exists for the ongoing consequences of Project Glas and similar sales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4234/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of frontier management enforcement staff at Dublin Airport in each of the years 2019 to 2025, categorised by frontline and non-frontline roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4248/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the waiting lists in Galway University Hospital, which are the highest in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4965/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if the HSE continues to pay private home help contractors when a patient is in hospital temporarily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5149/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the basic income for artists scheme, which will end in February 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4189/26]

New lobbying 31 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying for additional supports for social enterprises.
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.
Galway Simon Community Housing
- Held a conference in Galway on Older People and Homelessness which various public representatives attended and were invited
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Request longer timeframe for public consultation regarding the introduction of scale fees for applicant lawyers in Judicial Review, pursuant to provisions under ch2, pt 9 of the Planning and Development Act 2024
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited · 2 returns Health
- Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
- Croi held a roundtable discussion on 10 October 2025 - with Mairead Farrell, Sean Kyne, John Connolly and Anne Rabbitte.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
- Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
Law Society of Ireland Taxation
- The Law Society provided a submission on the Finance (Tax Appeals and Fiscal Responsibility) Bill in response to a consultation from the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
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 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 · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Policy supports and investment required for the Experience Economy sector including the phased reduction of VAT rate.
- Ibec Galway office launch
- Ibec West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Occupied Territories Bill 2018 / Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - IACP Health
- Raised concerns about the Publication of the Standards and Criteria for Counsellors and Psychotherapists by the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board of CORU
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited elected representatives to visit One-Stop-Shop premises in Galway and Dublin
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB Service on offshore islands

Noel Grealish — Independent 5 votes · 0 questions · 32 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 32 returns

Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Transport · Economic Development and Industry
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
- Sought meetings with relevant DPOs for client
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Animal health and disease management; Bluetongue virus; cross-border livestock trade and containment measures.
Hume Brophy Health
- Raise awareness of NOffLA’s ongoing work and policy priorities.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited · 2 returns Health
- Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
- Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 3 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- IFA 71st AGM
- Brazil Investigation
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
- Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
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 · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Galway Chamber Budgetary matters
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
Horse Racing Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
- Invitation to attend Irish Champions Festival
Car Rental Council of Ireland · 3 returns Finance · Transport
- Budget Submission
- Budget Submission
- EC legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Invited elected representatives to visit One-Stop-Shop premises in Galway and Dublin
Comharchumann Fuinnimh Oileain Arann Teoranta Energy and Natural Resources
- ESB Service on offshore islands

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 25 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 25 returns

Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 4 returns Transport · Health · Children and Youth Affairs · Sports and Recreation
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns; correction of a public campaign by a major mental health advocate organisation & correspondence to Senators.
ALDI Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- The sharing of information regarding a reopening of a refurbished store
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited · 2 returns Health
- Mark O'Donnell CEO met with Sean Kyne on 8 September, Louise O'Hara on 2 September, Noel Grealish on 8 September, Maired Farrell on 15 September, Sean Canney on 18 September, Albert Dolan on 26 September and Hilidergarde Naughton on 14 November - to discuss need for a National Cardiovascular Health strategy and policy.
- Croi held a roundtable discussion on 10 October 2025 - with Mairead Farrell, Sean Kyne, John Connolly and Anne Rabbitte.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Heritage · Health
- Sought engagement with NPWS
- To achieve targets for genome testing in country
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Ibec Galway office launch
- Business and investment priorities for the West Region
Galway Chamber · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Trade
- Chambers Ireland Pre-Budget Lobbying Day
- Chamber address focused on the key areas within the Minister's remit