Louth — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Louth TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 50 questions · 211 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

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

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Voted against 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

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 2 Erin McGreehan · Paula Butterly

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Paula Butterly

Voted against 3 Ged Nash · Joanna Byrne · Ruairí Ó Murchú

Did not vote 1 Erin McGreehan

Erin McGreehan — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 25 questions · 69 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Education 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of plans for permanent accommodation at a school (details supplied); when approval was first sought for permanent building works; the stage the project is currently at within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3432/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the modular units currently in use at a school (details supplied) were approved as temporary or permanent accommodation; when they were installed; whether they are considered by her Department to represent a long-term resolution of the school’s accommodation needs; and if she will provide clarification in writing to the school. [3433/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the current accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if not, the remedial actions which are planned. [3434/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which a school without a general purpose hall or indoor PE space is expected to comply with PE and wellbeing curriculum requirements, particularly under the new primary curriculum framework; whether exemptions or supports apply in such circumstances; and if she will ensure that schools affected by infrastructural deficits are not penalised. [3435/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected timeline for a final decision on permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied); the section of her Department currently responsible for the file; and the way in which ongoing communication with the school will be managed. [3436/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she accepts that temporary accommodation can, through prolonged delay, become de facto permanent; and her views on whether this represents a failure of capital planning where schools are growing and meeting enrolment demand. [3437/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the removal of sailing as an eligible activity for the additional assessment component of the leaving certificate physical education curriculum; if she will review this decision in light of sport’s national significance, and youth participation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4514/26]
Justice 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of illegal gambling operators and websites have been identified, investigated, subject to enforcement action, and shut down by the relevant authorities in each of the years 2021 to date, inclusive. [3404/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the resources - including staffing levels, technical capacity, and budgetary allocations currently dedicated to the investigation and enforcement of illegal gambling activity; and whether these resources are considered sufficient given the rapid growth of unlicensed online operators. [3405/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the powers the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has, or will have under the new gambling legislation, to block illegal gambling websites, disrupt payment processing and advertising, cooperate with international regulators, and pursue operators based outside the State but targeting Irish consumers. [3406/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if analysis has been undertaken of international experience, including recent developments in the Netherlands, where increased gambling-related taxation reportedly led to significant revenue shortfalls and market displacement to the black market; and the lessons being applied in an Irish context. [3408/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement which has taken place with licensed gambling operators, financial institutions, and technology platforms to prevent illegal gambling operators from accessing Irish customers through crypto payments, offshore sportsbooks, and unlicenced online casinos. [3409/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific measures being taken to protect vulnerable individuals, including those self-excluded from licenced operators, from being targeted by illegal gambling sites that operate outside Irish regulatory and consumer protection frameworks. [3410/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he accepts that illegal gambling now poses a dual risk to public health and gambling harm reduction, and Exchequer revenue and consumer protection; and if so, the additional legislative or enforcement actions planned to address this growing threat. [3411/26]
Health 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the steps the HSE is taking to restore and strengthen level 2 palliative and end-of-life nursing services in County Louth, particularly outside normal working hours, given long-standing concerns about the depletion of this service in the county. [3944/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been carried out of the impact that limited out-of-hours community nursing provision in County Louth has on emergency department attendances and hospital deaths at end of life. [3945/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE intends to respond, in the context of County Louth, to the finding by an organisation (details supplied) that the greatest gaps in end-of-life care nationally are in level 2 community-based services rather than specialist services. [3946/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health whether she will provide interim funding or commissioning arrangements to ensure that people in County Louth can access timely, nurse-led end-of-life care in the community, pending the development of longer term service plans. [3947/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the primary care centre for Dundalk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4896/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the 24-hour mental health triage supports in emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4897/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the Land Development Agency’s plans in Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4927/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on which county councils have rezoned land for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4928/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the specific monitoring or targeted enforcement operations in place in the Border region to address trade in illicit roll-your-own tobacco; the results of such operations over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3456/26]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the national lottery reform report which an organisation (details supplied) undertook; the key steps that have taken place; the indicative timeline on the next steps of the reform; the reform options his Department will carry out especially with a view to creating an open fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3834/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the eligibility rules for SUSI grant support for students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate study in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4625/26]

New lobbying 69 returns

Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- Introduction and discussion on policy
- Notifying proposed amendments to the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme EU FUTURE BUDGET - RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES
NCBI Community
- Wellbeing programmes for people who are vision impaired.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
JKS Communications Education and Training
- Leap Card, TrustEd, Stakeholder Engagment
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
- Christmas Jumper Day event in the Coffee Dock in Leinster House, a special gathering hosted with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia in support of people living with dementia.
The Irish Clinical Oncology Group t/a Cancer Trials Ireland Health
- The value of cancer clinical trials to Ireland
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Health
- Information on a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Irish Cancer Society · 5 returns Health · Banking and Financial Institutions
- Histopathology services in the Dublin North East region.
- Nicotine product regulation
- Expansion of QUIT services
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by Chime, Ireland's national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, for a national hearing care plan
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Housing · Environment
- Hosted informal Oireachtas cross-party commitee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Campaigned for Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
Wind Energy Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- Invitation to visit National College of Ireland
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.
Marketing English in Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement with Government departments and public officials regarding policy and regulatory matters affecting the English Language Education (ELE) sector in Ireland, including immigration and student visa policy, international education strategy, sector sustainability, and the implementation and cost structure of the TrustEd Ireland quality mark.
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
GSK Health
- Immunisation against RSV
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- ODG Budget 2026 Priorities
Dundalk Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget proposal from both Chambers Ireland and Dundalk Chamber
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Finance Bill 2025
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Hosted informal Cross-Party Oireachtas Committee with a focus on facilitating the delivery of new housing and related critical infrastructure, and new measures to incentivise bringing vacant homes back on the market.
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
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.
The Asthma Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
- Invitation to Attend Asthma Community Workshops
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.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Changing Lives Initiative Flourish & Thrive Launch.
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook and Community Education for Social Transformation Research Report Dissemination
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Rehab Group · 4 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
- Letter to Erin McGreehan congratulating her on her appointment as Chair of the Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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 · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Children and Youth Affairs · Education and Training
- Corporate Affairs reception
- CSI's policy priorities
- Shared business concerns on the national training fund (NTF) amendment bill
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Along with colleagues in the Oireachtas Disability Group, we briefed members of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party about our key priorities ahead of Budget 2026
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
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected

Ged Nash — Labour Party 5 votes · 9 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider exempting carers allowance and carer's benefit from income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5288/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide estimates from the Revenue Commissioner for 2026 in respect of the amount of revenue vis-à-vis adjustments to tax credits impacting on carers allowance and carers benefit claimants respectively, that they estimate will be raised as a result of the new data sharing arrangements in place between Revenue and the Department of Social Protection since 1 January, 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5289/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of PAYE taxpayers who are in receipt of the carers’ allowance and carers’ benefit respectively, who have had their tax credits adjusted arising from the new data-sharing arrangements in place between the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5290/26]
Defence 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the Air Corps 101 Squadron operate Airbus 295W Maritime Surveillance Aircraft, the number of staff vacancies for radar operators; the actual staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4150/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Defence given the pending investment in SONOBOUY technology on the aircraft to help track rogue subsurface vessels around critical undersea cables, if he will outline any retention policies such as recent schemes for military air traffic controllers to ensure we don’t lose key SARO personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4151/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints made by residents of a hotel (details supplied) to his Department in relation to their treatment at the accommodation centre in 2024 and 2025 respectively; if he will provide information on the broad nature of the complaints made; the number of complaints where investigations were undertaken, found in favour of the complainant/resident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5305/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department's contract with a hotel (details supplied) for accommodation services which was commenced in February 2024, will not be renewed on expiry in February 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5306/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Health if she will add inflammatory bowel disease to the list of conditions for inclusion in the long-term illness scheme; if she will describe the criteria deployed under the terms of the Health Act 1970 to include a condition within the ambit of the scheme; if she will agree that the typical experience of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis allows for these conditions to meet the criteria of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4327/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport to include Drogheda in the Greater Dublin Area for transport planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5304/26]

New lobbying 39 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 · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission and new vision document to relevant stakeholders
- Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Secure support for Budget 2026 submission asks
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
The Psychological Society of Ireland Health
- Sent PSI press release to multiple TDs, highlighting key pre-budget priorities including increasing the mental health budget, extending CAMHS eligibility to age 25, culturally competent services, and zero restraint/seclusion with statutory advocacy.
Dundalk Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget proposal from both Chambers Ireland and Dundalk Chamber
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG EU Affairs
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
Autism Support Louth&Meath Education and Training
- the Notify NCSE programme, lack of awareness, parents not knowing they had to use this new system and no late application process
Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease · 3 returns Health
- Discussion on public toilet review across the country for people living with IBD
- 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.
- 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.
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Arts
- Issuing of Irish Equity Pre budget submission to relevant Ministers and some TDs
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) awareness and care pathways in Ireland
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Social Protection
- Distribution of Budget 2026 MESL Impact Briefing
- Informing of new MESL research publications
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Social Protection
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Response to provisions for Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026
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 · Finance
- Policy supports and investment required for the Experience Economy sector including the phased reduction of VAT rate.
- FSI Pre-Budget Submission 2026
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- To share ActionAid’s briefing note on Official Development Assistance and women’s rights
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
Scale Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Bringing attention to Scale Ireland's Skills Report and highlighting critical skills gaps in Ireland's indigenous sector.
Drogheda & District Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Business confidence depends on certainty in planning, electricity, water and road infrastructure. Where certainty exists, investment follows, supporting both major employers and small businesses. Drogheda is well suited as a pilot location to European standards for infrastructure delivery around the Northern Cross Route. Completion of this route will unlock housing beyond the 7,500 homes envisaged and enable employment growth, allowing people to live and work locally.
- For many businesses, particularly SMEs, balancing annual budgets remains a significant challenge. While the €9.4bn support package offers meaningful assistance, cost pressures persist. A reduction in hospitality VAT from 13.5% to 9% would provide a major boost to the sector. However, rising costs, including increases in the minimum wage, auto-enrolment pensions and other expenses, mean a careful balance is required to protect this vital industry.
- Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector

Joanna Byrne — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 2 questions · 13 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total amount of both LSSIF and CSFF funding drawn down in 2025; the list of all groups that received funding, in tabular form; if, in light of the arduous grant applications process and difficulties organisations have found with the LSSIF-CSFF process, he has recognised this difficulty, resulting in future rounds being simplified; if not, if he has considered providing assistance for voluntary-led organisations that might not have the skill set to navigate through the existing difficult application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4111/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps he will take to ensure stronger oversight, better value for money and improved transparency in the use of public funds across the arts, culture, and media sectors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4110/26]

New lobbying 13 returns

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
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Raise awareness about Explorium and engage following the publication of the C&AG Report.
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Policy supports required to support the arts and culture sectors of Ireland’s economy.
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.

Paula Butterly — Fine Gael 5 votes · 4 questions · 42 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons currently in prison serving short sentences; the number of persons currently on remand in prison; the number of those persons on remand in prison who were already in prison serving a sentence for another offence; the length of time they have been in custody, broken down by 0–1 years, 1–2 years, 2–5 years, over 5 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4322/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider introducing a policy whereby applications for citizenship made by members of the same family could be processed and approved simultaneously, in order to avoid delays in decision-making across related applications. [5170/26]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the progress in publishing the next rural development policy plan; the estimated timeframe for its release; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4165/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has examined the use of compulsory sales orders, whereby local authorities could compel the sale of vacant or derelict properties, as a means of activating dormant assets and supporting regeneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3420/26]

New lobbying 42 returns

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 · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
- Operation Encompass
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
Alliance for Insurance Reform Banking and Financial Institutions
- Seeking policy decisions that will reduce the cost of insurance for our members and Irish society as a whole to affordable levels and keep it that way.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
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
The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing
- Outlining the Housing Alliance's priorities for the National Housing Plan
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Dundalk Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget proposal from both Chambers Ireland and Dundalk Chamber
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Agriculture · Energy and Natural Resources · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Solar
- Flat Rate VAT & Broiler Farmers
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
- IFA National Tillage Crisis Meeting
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 4 returns Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
The Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Red Cross Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) awareness and care pathways in Ireland
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Clúid Housing Housing
- Highlight priority issues to Housing representatives
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec EU Affairs
- General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
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
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Cormac McKay Housing
- Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026
County Meath Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Cross Border Collaboration with a number of Chamber's of Commerce - 'She Leads' Presidents Event
Drogheda & District Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report

Ruairí Ó Murchú — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 10 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [1832/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach for an overview of his Department’s annual report for 2024. [71903/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [71904/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture will next meet. [71905/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if it is anticipated that applications for the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund will be opened in 2026; how preparations for a further round of the CSFF in 2026 are progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4051/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the interactions his Department has had with social media companies and other Government Departments following the release of the nudification feature by an organisation (detail supplied); whether legislation is being considered in order to deal with this feature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4052/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health the reason ostomy products are not included on the long-term illness scheme; if ostomy products were ever considered for the long term illness scheme; if so, when; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3641/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the progress of the provision of a primary health centre in Dundalk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3642/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be made available to local authorities in 2026 for housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4932/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the progress of work to update policy direction and guidance in respect of rural housing, initially in the form of a section 28 guideline which is being reviewed and prepared as a national planning statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4931/26]

New lobbying 40 returns

The Wheel · 2 returns Social Protection · Community
- The Wheel presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters about advancing the rights of disabled people in relation to employment and the important role played by the community and voluntary sector.
- The Wheel emailed with TD Ruairí Ó Murchú and TD Gillian Toole to organise a briefing event in the AV Room in 2026.
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.
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
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Christmas Jumper Day event in the Coffee Dock in Leinster House, a special gathering hosted with the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia in support of people living with dementia.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Mental Health Reform Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 -Legislative reform
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 5 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Meeting of the All Party Group on Autism
- An Invitation to Research Launch
- Launch of AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030
- 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
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
Disability Federation of Ireland Budgetary matters
- DFI Budget 2026 Priorities
Dundalk Chamber Budgetary matters
- Budget proposal from both Chambers Ireland and Dundalk Chamber
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
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Changing Lives Initiative Flourish & Thrive Launch.
- Joint Orichetas Committee event o Discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Social Protection
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Response to provisions for Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 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 Children and Youth Affairs
- CSI's policy priorities
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Budget 2026 and Sinn Féin's Pre-Budget Submission
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Participate in Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade meeting on transatlantic trade relations
Drogheda & District Chamber · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- Business confidence depends on certainty in planning, electricity, water and road infrastructure. Where certainty exists, investment follows, supporting both major employers and small businesses. Drogheda is well suited as a pilot location to European standards for infrastructure delivery around the Northern Cross Route. Completion of this route will unlock housing beyond the 7,500 homes envisaged and enable employment growth, allowing people to live and work locally.
- For many businesses, particularly SMEs, balancing annual budgets remains a significant challenge. While the €9.4bn support package offers meaningful assistance, cost pressures persist. A reduction in hospitality VAT from 13.5% to 9% would provide a major boost to the sector. However, rising costs, including increases in the minimum wage, auto-enrolment pensions and other expenses, mean a careful balance is required to protect this vital industry.
- Following a lengthy process, Louth CC made a decision to approve the application in June 2024 with a number of conditions. However, the decision was appealed to An Coimisiun Pleanala, who under the Planning and Development Act 2000, had 18 weeks to make a decision. A November 18, 2024 deadline and then a subsequent March 21, 2025 deadline passed with the authority apologising for the delay due to case volume.