Meath West — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Meath West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 51 questions · 80 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 Aisling Dempsey

Voted against 1 Johnny Guirke

Did not vote 1 Peadar Tóibín

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 1 Aisling Dempsey

Voted against 1 Johnny Guirke

Did not vote 1 Peadar Tóibín

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 Johnny Guirke

Voted against 1 Aisling Dempsey

Did not vote 1 Peadar Tóibín

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 Aisling Dempsey

Voted against 1 Johnny Guirke

Did not vote 1 Peadar Tóibín

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Aisling Dempsey

Voted against 2 Johnny Guirke · Peadar Tóibín

Aisling Dempsey — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 5 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Children 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of new family resource centres delivered in 2025. [4775/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if new providers entered core funding in 2025; and details of same. [4776/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if any providers returned to core funding, having previously left, in 2025; and the details of same. [4777/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Assisted Human Reproduction Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4878/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health for an update on the pause on mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4879/26]

New lobbying 22 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2026
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Joint Oireachtas committee hearing to contribute to the discussion on “Introduction to AI: Children and Young People
Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
Clann Mor Residential and Respite CLG Budgetary matters
- Seeking additional funding for disability services including services for older people with disabilities. Also to seek pay parity for section 39 organisations.
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Mental Health Reform Budgetary matters
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
Movember Health
- Launch of the Real Face of Men's Health report focused on the delivery of the National Men's Health Action plan, with a range of recommendations on priority areas
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Takeda Products Ireland Health
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) awareness and care pathways in Ireland
Clondalkin Behavioural Initiative t/a Archways Children and Youth Affairs
- Joint Orichetas Committee event o Discuss Child Poverty and Deprivation
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Members of Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party with delegation from National Disability Services Association
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
National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability Justice and Equality
- Oireachtas Disability Group - Pre-Budget 2026 Campaign
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.
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
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Invitations and co-ordination of HCCI events
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities

Johnny Guirke — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 0 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 22 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Employment · Finance
- Sub Minimum Rates of Pay for Young people
- Budget 2026
Clann Mor Residential and Respite CLG Budgetary matters
- Seeking additional funding for disability services including services for older people with disabilities. Also to seek pay parity for section 39 organisations.
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
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 · 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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Social Protection
- Joint letter to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Energy
- Engagement with Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Oireachtas Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities

Peadar Tóibín — Aontú 1 vote · 46 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 46 total

Health 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average cost to the State for the supply of one homecare hour from the supply companies. [3909/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if there is an assignment paid for carers travel; and if so, the way it is paid and the rate. [3910/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the way unpresented homecare hours are dealt with; the number that are short homecare hours; if the company is paid on homecare hours allotted by HSE, or actual hours supplied; and, if hours drop for the client, if this is reflected in the payment by the state. [3911/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2608 of 29 July 2025, if a county-by-county, or CHO area breakdown can be provided on these figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4513/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4596/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4614/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the number of times she has visited Our Lady’s Hospital Navan since she took office. [3835/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the average length of time it takes for an ambulance response to reach a patient after a 999 call in each county in the State; if she will provide a county by county breakdown on the time, starting with the county with the longest average wait time, to the county with the lowest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3836/26]
Housing 4 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4597/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4615/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department monitors the average length of time a home-builder must wait for planning permission; the steps his Department is taking to reduce the wait time for planning decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has met with senior officials in An Coimisiún Pleanála since he took office; and the number of times he has met with these officials. [3832/26]
Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach for an update on the implementation of the Dublin city task force report. [3829/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office. [4602/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4620/26]
Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection in relation to regulations he signed on 23 December to exempt employees from auto-enrolment who are members of occupational pension schemes that are funded by their employers outside of payroll contributions, if he will outline which staff from which sectors this concerns; or if he will provide a sample of professions and sectors which have been effected by this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3767/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4601/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4619/26]
Transport 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4603/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4621/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric buses have been purchased by Bus Éireann and the NTA for national, city and town services that are not in use; the reason for this; and whether a lack of charging facilities is stopping the use of these buses. [5023/26]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4594/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4612/26]
Climate 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4588/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4606/26]
Defence 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4590/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4608/26]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4593/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4611/26]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4617/26]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4592/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4610/26]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4591/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4609/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4589/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4607/26]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4586/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4604/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she or any of her officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for her Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since she took office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4587/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4605/26]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4595/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4613/26]
Rural 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his Department has a paid subscription with a social media company (details supplied). [4618/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he or any of his officials have used artificial intelligence to write speeches, produce social media content for his Department, or to issue responses to parliamentary questions, since he took office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4598/26]

New lobbying 31 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.
JTI Ireland Limited Trade
- Proposed UK Tobacco & Vape Legislation
Clann Mor Residential and Respite CLG Budgetary matters
- Seeking additional funding for disability services including services for older people with disabilities. Also to seek pay parity for section 39 organisations.
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
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
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Budgetary matters
- Campaigned for Emergency Winter Payment for people with disabilities
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
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 6 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
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
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
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group Social Protection
- 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 Economic Development and Industry
- Policy supports and investment required for the Experience Economy sector including the phased reduction of VAT rate.
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Digital Networks Act
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Strategic Operations in Ireland & Healthcare Priorities