Sligo-Leitrim — week of Mon, 19 Jan — Watch Them Work

What your Sligo-Leitrim TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 12 questions · 95 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 3 Eamon Scanlon · Frankie Feighan · Marian Harkin

Voted against 1 Martin Kenny

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Eamon Scanlon · Frankie Feighan · Marian Harkin

Voted against 1 Martin Kenny

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 Martin Kenny

Voted against 3 Eamon Scanlon · Frankie Feighan · Marian Harkin

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2025

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attaine…

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A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–66

Voted for 3 Eamon Scanlon · Frankie Feighan · Marian Harkin

Voted against 1 Martin Kenny

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 3 Eamon Scanlon · Frankie Feighan · Marian Harkin

Voted against 1 Martin Kenny

Eamon Scanlon — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 11 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Enterprise 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations; when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; if so, the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3884/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential negative impact of the proposed short-term letting regulations on rural tourism, local employment, and overall tourism capacity, given that short-term lets represent a significant proportion of available tourist beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations, specifically when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; the details of what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3882/26]
Health 3 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered the establishment of a permanent ambulance base in Ballymote, County Sligo, given its central location in south Sligo and the potential to significantly reduce emergency response times in the region; if not, the reasons for this; whether the proposal could be given full consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4443/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when funding will be allocated by her Department for the development of the new renal dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4442/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for Sligo Airport to become the base for the new HEMS helicopter, given the vital importance of this service to the region following the departure of the S-92 and the AW189; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5151/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when Sligo County Council will receive its 2026 funding allocation to enable the reopening of the urgently needed housing adaptation grant scheme, which has been paused for several months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4424/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address serious concerns regarding the proposed short-term letting regulations; the rationale for the retrospective planning requirements being proposed; the criteria and costs associated with retrospective planning applications; the manner in which hosts’ personal data will be stored and used by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4425/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update regarding the allocation of two special ASD classes in a school (details supplied) which were sanctioned in October 2023 by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4480/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to formally establish the Sligo-Leitrim autism support service on a permanent basis, given that the current pilot is due to conclude in March 2026; to provide sustained funding for a minimum of two autism support officers for the Sligo-Leitrim area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5148/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update regarding construction of student units at Atlantic Technological University (Sligo Campus); when it is expected that the first units will be available for students to take up residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5333/26]

New lobbying 21 returns

Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Seeking information on the status of epilepsy service provision at Sligo University Hospital
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
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport · Health
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Rockwood Consulting ULC Housing
- 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.
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 Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Trade
- Sinn Féin briefing on Mercosur
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Economic Development and Industry
- CSI's policy priorities
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
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
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Looking for support for a new Dialysis Unit at Sligo University Hospital
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission

Frankie Feighan — Fine Gael 5 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Social 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Social Protection when some local primary schools in County Leitrim (details supplied) will receive funding for invoices supplied in relation to school meals delivered. [3460/26]

Marian Harkin — Independent 5 votes · 0 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 31 returns

The Wheel · 2 returns Education and Training
- The Wheel held an Roadshow event in Sligo which was attended by Minister Marian Harkin.
- The Wheel's Director of Sector Skills hosted an event titled Shaping Skills, which advocated for a range of developments in the area of skills for non-profits, charities and community organisations.
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.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Education and Training
- Meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Cork Chamber · 4 returns Education and Training · Employment
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister Marian Harkin
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister Marian Harkin
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister Marian Harkin
- A letter from Cork Chamber to Minister Marian Harkin
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Housing and accommodation, Youth, Employment and Enterprise,Policy Programme implementations, Anti racism education
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd Health
- Future regulation of nicotine products
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Irish Food Price Analysis
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Community Education Against Disinformation Workbook and Community Education for Social Transformation Research Report Dissemination
- Minister Harkin Site Visit December 15th to Womens' Community Project & Women's Collective Ireland Mullingar. to
Pro Life Campaign Health
- Motion by Paul Murphy on the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023, proposing restoration of the bill to the Order Paper
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Opening of National Learning Network College East
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.
Womens Community Proejcts (Mullingar) Association CLG Education and Training
- National Community Education Campaign 2025 (AONTAS). Entitled “Community Education: Local, Lifelong, Life Changing Campaign”, from 22nd-28th Sept 25, with a day of visibility on 23rd. Subsequent meeting with Aontas, Minister Harkin and Community Education Network (CEN) members, held in WCP Mullingar, 15.12.25. A visit, tour of the centre and unrelated book launch (‘Storytelling Through Years Gone By’–(funded by Solas/ALL) were also planned and conducted when the visitor was attending.
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 North-West priorities 2026
- Request meeting with the Minister of State and Secretary General at the Department of Further and Higher Education
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Martin Kenny — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 0 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 40 returns

FoodCloud Food
- Conversations held during Ploughing Champship
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association · 3 returns Agriculture
- Opposition to Mercosur trade deal and ineffective EU safeguards for farmers.
- Nitrates Directive, Nitrates Derogation, and related environmental compliance requirements.
- Development of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy; farm income stability; demographic sustainability of farming; environmental scheme design.
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.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport · Health
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
- AV Room Briefing Event to discuss a Proposal for an Early Access Programme for Innovative Oncology Medicines
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Health
- MS Ireland continued campaigning for Pre-Budget asks
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
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
- Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to CAP Post 2027.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 12 returns EU Affairs · Agriculture · Trade · Finance
- National 'No to Mercosur' Day of Action
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
- Ready to Lead Programme
- Sinn Féin briefing on Mercosur
- IFA 71st AGM
- Energy From Farms
- Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
- Finance Bill 2025
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- Meeting with Sinn Féin
Rockwood Consulting ULC Heritage
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food 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.
Drury Agriculture
- To introduce the Young Sheep Farmer's Forum and discussion on policy document
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food
- Corporate Affairs reception
- Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
- Ibec North-West priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agricultural - Common Agricultural Policy presentation
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Car Rental Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget Submission
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Submitted a paper to the committee on policy changes that could be made to accelerate the delivery of biomethane sector in Ireland
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland