Offaly — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Offaly TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 30 questions · 140 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 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Voted against 1 Carol Nolan

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Voted against 1 Carol Nolan

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 Carol Nolan

Voted against 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

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 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Voted against 1 Carol Nolan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 John Clendennen · Tony McCormack

Voted against 1 Carol Nolan

Carol Nolan — Independent 5 votes · 14 questions · 34 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that 24 of the 27 Member States of the European Union require photographic ID to be produced by all voters at polling stations; his views on whether it is acceptable for Ireland to be one of three outliers who do not have such a requirement; and his plans to amend the law to bring Ireland in line with virtually all other western democracies in this regard. [3704/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which the 3,504 non-EEA persons referenced in his Department's homelessness statistics for November 2025 qualify for emergency accommodation; the legal duty the State owes to non-EEA nationals to provide them with housing; the criteria which non-EEA nationals must meet in order to qualify for emergency accommodation; and the statutory basis for these criteria. [3705/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide data on the backlog within Tailte Éireann on applications for property registration; the reasons for the delays; the extra resources that are now required to address the problem within Tailte Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4399/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current compulsory retirement ages which apply to members of the judiciary; and the changes which have been made to these retirement ages from 2000 to date in 2026. [3703/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if Approved Housing Bodies are providing accommodation for former residents of IPAS centres who have not yet been given leave to remain, and if he will provide statistics and other details of the numbers and the AHBs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4214/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason his Department transferred a question (details supplied) to the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage for reply given his Department is engaging with the issue under discussion as noted in the response from the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4415/26]
Climate 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a decision to refuse an SEAI warmer homes grant to a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [4212/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to assist with the resolution of issues that are a direct threat to just transition employment and project delivery in Kilcormac, County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4400/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health whether she supports the full decriminalisation of abortion by the repeal of section 23 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and the reasons for her position. [3701/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if specific protocols are in place for healthcare workers with regard to the provision of pain relief for unborn babies prior to late-term abortions in view of the peer-reviewed evidence that unborn babies feel pain; if so, to make them publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4001/26]
Foreign 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total number of post codes which she and her Department are giving consideration to prescribing under the terms of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025; and the total or estimated total geographical area of these post codes. [3706/26]
Transport 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the reason he did not approve the proposed exit package for the current CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority. [3699/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increase in cents per litre on unleaded and diesel in each budget from 2008 to date in 2026; and the total revenue raised on excise duty on unleaded and diesel in each year from 2008 to date in 2026. [3702/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which he justifies expecting Irish beef farmers to abide by high standards and regulations for the production of beef, when it is now envisaged that a certain amount of beef will now be for sale to Irish consumers as a result of the so-called Mercosur agreement which falls well below those standards. [3698/26]

New lobbying 34 returns

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 5 returns Agriculture
- Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
- Support for women in Irish farming and farm succession.
- ICSA Life Focus initiative to support farmer wellbeing and mental health
- Genetically modified (GM) grain policy: ICSA highlighted concerns regarding potential impacts of GM grain cultivation on coexistence, traceability, and cross-pollination risks. The organisation also noted the value of Ireland’s GM-free status in supporting farm incomes and meeting consumer and market preferences, and called for a precautionary, science-based approach to any future policy changes.
- Nitrates Directive, Nitrates Derogation, and related environmental compliance requirements.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Farm Trespass Law
- 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
Pro Life Campaign · 2 returns Health
- Asked TDs to submit parliamentary questions on areas related to abortion policy
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
JTI Ireland Limited · 4 returns Trade
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
- Tobacco Retail Price Lists
- The black market cigarette trade in Ireland
- The nicotine pouch category in Ireland
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
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 · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Ibec Midlands priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable Energy Devlopment in area
Macra na Feirme Community
- Priorities for young people living in County Offaly
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Ballincor proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Ballincor, Curralanty, Cloonaheen, Co. Offaly and Clonfree, Casteltown, Cronekill, Kylenamuck, Co. Tipperary and measures approximately 530 hectares.

John Clendennen — Fine Gael 5 votes · 5 questions · 66 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Housing 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme as the payment period concludes for many applicants; if a replacement support is being considered; if so, the details of any such support or supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4466/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on establishing the national forum and network for local authority staff to effectively tackle dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3729/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the ongoing work in his Department to update the national planning statement on wind energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3730/26]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the redevelopment of a visitor’s centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4467/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the future of the accommodation recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4468/26]

New lobbying 66 returns

Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Lobbying for additional supports for social enterprises.
Red Flag Consulting Limited Tourism
- Meeting to discuss challenges facing Ireland’s tourism sector
Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
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.
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To arrange meetings and raise credit union issues at the National Ploughing Championships in September
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 2 returns Transport · Sports and Recreation
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- Invitation to Rural Tourism Fund event
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 5 returns Environment · Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Sought support from DPOs on Ireland's sustainability measures, regulation, in the context of distance sellers
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
GSK Health
- Shingles Immunisation policy
Uisce Éireann Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure & NDP on status of strategic infrastructure water and wastewater projects and services.
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
Irish Cancer Society Social Protection
- Energy hardship
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 7 returns Agriculture · Environment · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Implementing Climate Action Measures
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss government policy and plans to reduce the cost of the doing business for SME's
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with Oireachtas Committee on Energy
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Letter sent to several TDs outlining ESI's public policy asks and requesting a meeting to outline the work of Energy Storage Ireland
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
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Engage with key stakeholders regarding US Tariffs on Irish Whiskey
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Presented to the Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy. Invited to attend as part of energy poverty group to discuss impact of energy poverty on low income households in particular in rural areas
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of a net zero energy system
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 6 returns Economic Development and Industry · Environment · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Ibec Midlands priorities 2026
- The economic state of the small business sector
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
- From Ambition to Action on Infrastructure Delivery
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Digital Networks Act
Abbey Theatre Arts
- Communications between representatives of the Abbey Theatre and Government
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable Energy Devlopment in area
Midlands Simon Community Housing
- Met with and emailed TDs to seek assistance with public funding towards the refurbishment existing housing for providing services to the homeless
Friends of the Earth · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Environment
- Energy for Who Demo
- Energy Affordability Action Plan
- Briefing for Oireachtas members on data centres
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Ballincor proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Ballincor, Curralanty, Cloonaheen, Co. Offaly and Clonfree, Casteltown, Cronekill, Kylenamuck, Co. Tipperary and measures approximately 530 hectares.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Tony McCormack — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 11 questions · 39 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Finance 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has considered the introduction of an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises, similar in structure to excise relief schemes operating in other sectors; and the current status of any such consideration. [3428/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he acknowledges the concerns of licensed premises that did not serve food and therefore received no benefit from the 9% VAT rate; and whether an excise rebate scheme is being examined as a targeted measure to address this imbalance. [3429/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any preliminary costing has been undertaken by his Department in respect of a draft excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; and if such a scheme could be implemented within existing excise administration structures. [3430/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the proposed timelines for decisions on an excise rebate scheme for licensed premises; if it is under consideration for inclusion in future budget or Finance Bill measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3431/26]
Health 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin. [3459/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an orthopaedic appointment in the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. [4018/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the level of mental health staffing in the midlands region, and whether additional resources will be allocated in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4915/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Offaly, and the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4914/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms in place for engagement between his Department and local authorities to identify and resolve obstacles to housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4949/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Offaly; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4948/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps being taken to improve access to sports facilities for women and girls. [4143/26]

New lobbying 39 returns

Irish Distillers Economic Development and Industry
- Irish Distillers made representations regarding developments in international trade policy and the introduction of tariffs on Irish whiskey
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- Invitation to Rural Tourism Fund event
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
Uisce Éireann Public Expenditure and Reform
- Briefing Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure & NDP on status of strategic infrastructure water and wastewater projects and services.
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
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
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Finance
- IPAV 2026 Pre-Budget Submission
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Economic Development and Industry
- Engage with key stakeholders regarding US Tariffs on Irish Whiskey
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Social Protection
- Budget 2026 advocacy on food poverty interventions
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Rockwood Consulting ULC Finance
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec Midlands priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the Midlands Region
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- Digital Networks Act
- Introductory Meetings with members of the Oireachtas Committees on Communications, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure
Statkraft Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Renewable Energy Devlopment in area
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Energy for Who Demo
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 8 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Housing · Transport · Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
- Addressed Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on the issue of Competitiveness
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
RWE Renewables Ireland (formerly Innogy Renewables Ireland Limited) Energy and Natural Resources
- To provide information on the Ballincor proposed wind farm. The study area comprises lands at Ballincor, Curralanty, Cloonaheen, Co. Offaly and Clonfree, Casteltown, Cronekill, Kylenamuck, Co. Tipperary and measures approximately 530 hectares.
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry