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

What your Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 5 questions · 148 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 James Browne

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 1 James Browne

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

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 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Voted against 1 James Browne

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

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 James Browne

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 James Browne

Voted against 2 George Lawlor · Johnny Mythen

Did not vote 1 Verona Murphy

George Lawlor — Labour Party 5 votes · 5 questions · 47 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrar in respiratory medicine based at Wexford General Hospital in each of the years of 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3391/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners based within the accident and emergency department of Wexford General Hospital; the hours and days of the week when the general practitioner is available within the accident and emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3392/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to have a trade and investment mission to Australia in the first half of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3416/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to extend basic income for the arts scheme; the way in which he plans to support those artists who have received funding under the scheme to date pending the commencement of a new scheme; the number of artists he plans to support under the revised scheme; when he expects payments to commence under the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4185/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he expects the next class of Garda recruits to be attested; if he expects any further groups to be attested in 2026; the total number of new Gardaí expected to join the Force in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3446/26]

New lobbying 47 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
Irish ProShare Association · 2 returns Taxation
- IPSA is a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for employee share ownership. IPSA met with Minister Peter Burke and George Lawlor Labour TD on 15 October 2025 on behalf of IPSA members requesting support for reforms to the taxation of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and the introduction of legislation for EOTS following recommendations highlighted in the Indecon Review of Taxation of Share Based Remuneration.
- IPSA is a not-for-profit organisation which advocates for employee share ownership. IPSA on behalf of its members presented to T.D.'s, Ministers and other parties in Leinster House on 25 September 2025 seeking support for reforms to the taxation of employee ownership trusts and the introduction of legislation following recommendations of the Indecon Review of Taxation of Share Based Remuneration
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Online meeting with All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia which as held on 8th September.
- Sent an open letter to the Government from our working groups (Irish Dementia Working Group and the Dementia Carers Campaign Network) in relation to Blister Packs being an essential support for people with dementia and family carers.
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Children and Youth Affairs
- Inviting Speakers to Attend Debate Your Decision Makers Annual Event. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability with stakeholders
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
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
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.
P. J. Carroll & Company Ltd · 3 returns Health · Environment
- Future regulation of nicotine products
- Information sharing on BAT's positions on underage access to nicotine products, and evidence on regulation to prevent underage access
- Sharing information and briefing note ahead of Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill second stage debate in Dáil Éireann
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Heritage · Finance
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Sought support for Irish capital equity markets
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 · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Social Protection
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Response to provisions for Wage Subsidy Scheme in Budget 2026
- Representing Oireachtas Disability Group (ODG) at Labour Party Conference, November 2025
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.
Christian Aid Ireland EU Affairs
- EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Omnibus I
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.
Ibec · 4 returns Economic Development and Industry · Employment
- Policy supports required to address cost competitiveness and regulatory burden challenges faced by the Experience Economy sector.
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Irish Traveller Movement
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
Irish Cancer Society Banking and Financial Institutions
- Accessing financial products and services after cancer
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
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

James Browne — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 62 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 62 returns

Premier Lotteries Ireland Designated Activity Company Public Expenditure and Reform
- Policy and regulatory developments directly impacting on the National Lottery
FoodCloud Food
- Invitation sent to Minister Browne TD to attend FoodCloud’s ‘Strengthening Food Sharing in Wexford’ event on 23 September 2025
Cork Chamber · 4 returns Housing · Environment
- Letters sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Browne, Cummins and O'Donnell
- Letters sent by Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Browne, Cummins and O'Donnell
- A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Brown and O'Sullivan
- A letter from Cork Chamber CEO Conor Healy to Ministers Brown and O'Sullivan
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Housing
- Meeting with Housing Activation Office
Dublin Simon Community · 2 returns Health · Housing
- Invitation to Taoiseach and Ministers to open Health and Treatment Facility
- Invitation to attend social housing official opening at apartment complex. Department and Local Authority funded.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Tourism
- Include practical exemptions in the planning guidelines of the Short Term Letting & Tourism Bill to support the economic and tourism contributions of the short-term rental sector within the county
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
HAIL - Housing Association for Integrated Living Housing
- Circulation of HAIL's Annual Report
Sophia Housing Association CLG Housing
- On September 19th, 2025, Tony O'Riordan contacted the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and invited the Minister to attend and officiate official openings of Sophia projects and developments in Cill Bhríde (Tullamore, Co. Offaly), Moate, Kilfinane (Co. Limerick), and Athlone. The proposed dates for the openings ranged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026. These projects were wholly or partly funded by the Department.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to Ministers calling for cross-departmental approach to penal reform
RIAI · 2 returns Education and Training · Housing
- Advocating for the registration and protection of the title, 'Architectural Technologist.'
- The New Housing 3 publication showcases 100 public and private housing projects across a wide range of scales, locations, and typologies, supported by expert essays. The Department’s backing for this work is greatly valued. This publication represents a significant resource for all stakeholders involved in housing delivery in Ireland, strengthening evidence-based decision-making and supporting the advancement of high-quality, sustainable housing nationwide.
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold · 2 returns Tourism · Housing
- Regulation of short-term lets
- Rights of licensees
McGarrell Reilly Management Development and Zoning
- In response to the S28 Guidelines, email sent asking the Government to consider the use of Section 29 Ministerial Policy Directive to give local authorities firm, nationwide instructions on zoning and plan changes under the NPF, along with definite timelines, so the development industry can invest with confidence
The Representative Church Body Housing
- Seeking to discuss a possible exemption for Church of Ireland parishes in relation to proposed new landlord and tenant legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax in connection with church houses. In the RCB’s view, the proposed legislation and the Vacant Homes Tax fail to take into account the peculiar situation of Church of Ireland clergy houses, which may be vacant for short periods of time, and this has unintended negative implications for parishes and for the operational efficiency of the Church.
The Social and Affordable Housing Alliance Housing
- Outlining the Housing Alliance's priorities for the National Housing Plan
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- Housing finance in Ireland
Bank of Ireland Group plc Housing
- To outline on how Bank of Ireland Group supports home building across Ireland through a mix of debt and equity finance, and the value of the public and private sector collaborating effectively to support more housing delivery.
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Housing
- Requested meeting to discuss conveyancing reform and the Seller's Legal Pack Bill.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Budgetary matters
- SVP's Pre Budget Submission forwarded to all Oireachtas Members
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
Depaul Housing
- Wednesday, 29th of October 2025. David Carroll met with Minister James Brown in Leinster House. Tanya Stack, Senior Services Manager in Depaul was also present.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Housing
- Prioritisation of the development of the new child and family homelessness action plan
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Tirlán Ltd Agriculture
- Retention of the Nitrates Derogation
Law Society of Ireland Public Expenditure and Reform
- The Law Society provided its pre-Budget submission to Government (in conjunction with a Technical Submission sent to Government in August) that called for stronger Government to focus on the need for sustainable investment in the justice system to improve its accessibility and the experience for individuals and businesses
Community Law & Mediation Housing
- Calling for child-centred protections to be embedded in housing legislation, specifically the 1988 Act and for a a robust, open and meaningful public consultation in its review of the 1988 Act.
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Changes to naturalisation requirements for refugees
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Remediation Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise the chances of such defects occurring in the future
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 · 7 returns Housing · Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs
- European Housing Strategy
- New Housing Plan 2025-2030
- Budget 2026
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- An Fóram Uisce
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
- Enterprise and Economy priorities for EU Presidency
Yewtree Infotainment Unlimited Company Transport
- Ivan Yates is engaged with UTS Technologies, providing advisory and lobbying services. The engagements focused on providing analysis, data, and recommendations concerning the current regulatory framework governing cashless parking in Ireland. The purpose was to highlight barriers in the existing legislation that limit competition and restrict nationwide interoperability of cashless parking apps, and to explore approaches for enabling an open, competitive market.
UTS Technologies Transport
- Ivan Yates is engaged with UTS Technologies, providing advisory and lobbying services. The engagements focused on providing analysis, data, and recommendations concerning the current regulatory framework governing cashless parking in Ireland. The purpose was to highlight barriers in the existing legislation that limit competition and restrict nationwide interoperability of cashless parking apps, and to explore approaches for enabling an open, competitive market.
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations · 2 returns Trade · Housing
- Invitation for engagement in connection with an industry event organised by a representative body.
- Engagement between Minister and hardware & building materials sector
Cormac McKay Housing
- Housing Stock Rehabilitation and Allocation Bill 2026
Permanent TSB Plc Housing
- Housing Finance in Ireland
Castlethorn Housing
- Housing Supply
Glenveagh Properties Plc Development and Zoning
- Engagement on the Section 28 directive as issued by the Minister of Housing to local authorities
Irish Institutional Property · 3 returns Housing
- Review of Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) regime
- IIP engagement with Ministers, advisers and officials with regard to housing policy and increased delivery
- Scope and implementation of the reduced VAT rate for new-build apartments, Enhanced Corporation Tax Deduction and Residential Zoned Land Tax
Irish Sailing Foundation (ISF) Sports and Recreation
- Email campaign to TDs and Ministers to build awareness of our request for a special allocation of funds

Johnny Mythen — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 0 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 9 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Finance
- Budget 2026
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
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs
- Mercosur Trade Deal
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026

Verona Murphy — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 23 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 23 returns

National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
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
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Pfizer Health
- Expansion of the National Immunisation Programme to include RSV vaccination for older adults
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Outhouse CLG Justice and Equality
- Hate speech and hate crime
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.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Ready to Lead Programme
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) (Amendment) Bill
- Coalition Against Hate Crime email/letter to party leaders, copying the Ceann Comhairle, in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- A written letter to Peter Finnegan, clerk of Dail Éireann and Verona Murphy Ceann Comhairle seeking to meet to discuss issues pertaining to the Oireachtas TV contract and how it affects our members working there.
Doras Luimní Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
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
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm Children and Youth Affairs
- Attended a International Day of Persons with Disabilities Event
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- CAHC email to party leaders and Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements from the Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, on the rise in hate, threats, and disinformation targeting members of the Oireachtas, outlining our shared concerns, and calling for the constructive engagement between political representatives and civil society in shaping effective, rights-based responses.