Wicklow-Wexford — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Wicklow-Wexford TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 87 questions · 134 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 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

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 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Voted against 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

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 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Brian Brennan · Malcolm Byrne

Voted against 1 Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin

Brian Brennan — Fine Gael 5 votes · 10 questions · 40 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Health 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the process by which convalescence and egress beds for patients exiting hospitals are assigned to nursing homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3318/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of nursing homes receiving patients discharged from hospital to long-term nursing home care in Wicklow and Wexford from 2020 to date; and the number of patients discharged to each nursing home, in tabular format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3439/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health to provide details of discharge data downloads (details supplied) from January 2024 to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3707/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health whether she is considering making Ryeqo available in Ireland for women suffering with endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4403/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health the measures which are being taken to support first responders to ensure that they are fully equipped, and have the means to respond to incidents and accidents as quickly as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4997/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Health for an update on acute mental health services in Wexford General Hospital ; the plans in place for improvement of the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4999/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the arts capital scheme announced in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4115/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to discuss the recommendations of the Brennan report on the Arts Council; the next course of action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4114/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the initiative to allow builders and private developers to construct wastewater treatment facilities for smaller housing developments; when the new regulations will come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5315/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is considering any additional measures to alleviate concerns of landlords and tenants in advance of the introduction of rental reforms for new tenancies, which is prompting some landlords to consider leaving the market, leaving tenants without a place to live; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5007/26]

New lobbying 40 returns

Chambré Public Affairs LLP Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement with members of the Oireachtas to discuss the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, and discuss gambling policy on the island of Ireland
Red Flag Consulting Limited Tourism
- Meeting to discuss challenges facing Ireland’s tourism sector
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
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
County Wexford Chamber of Industry and Commerce CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Advocating for continued support across business sectors in County Wexford
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport Sports and Recreation
- Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers
Sunbeam House Services CLG Employment
- Vanessa - an employees permit expired on the 4th of Sept 2025. We have many issues getting it processed with the DEPT of Enterprise, Tourism & Employment. We started processing her application in June 2025 however, with ongoing issues with the new portal, it has still not been processed and therefore, Vanessa cannot work until the portal is operational. We have highlighted on numerous occasions to the DETE.
Airbnb Ireland UC Tourism
- Invitation to Rural Tourism Fund event
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 Open Community Justice and Equality
- Humanitarian Admissions Programme
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 2 returns Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Tillage Crisis Meeting
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
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 Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
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
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
Trócaire · 2 returns Foreign Affairs
- Civil Society Space
- Corporate accountability, justice and addressing poverty
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Participate in Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade meeting on transatlantic trade relations
Irish Hotels Federation Tourism
- Seeking Government measures to support the continued recovery of Ireland's tourism and hospitality industry

Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 11 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 11 total

Health 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to increase GP recruitment and retention in rural and commuter-belt areas, including Wicklow and Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3383/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand general practitioner training places to meet growing population needs and to ensure adequate GP coverage in areas experiencing shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3384/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if she will consider emergency or interim measures such as temporary HSE-run clinics or locum supports to ensure continuity of care in areas where GP practices have closed their lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3385/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if her Department will review funding supports for GP practices, particularly in areas under severe pressure, to encourage additional capacity and prevent further closures to new patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3386/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health the most recent data on GP-to-patient ratios in the Wicklow and Wexford region; the way in which the shortages are being monitored and addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3387/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently without access to a general practitioner in the Wicklow–Wexford area and across the State, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3417/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Health if there is a programme or plan in place to address the general practitioner shortage in the Wicklow–Wexford area and throughout the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3418/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the second stage of Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund will be announced; if it will include funding for a club (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68399/25]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if there are plans to sanction a social media platform (details supplied) following the AI production of sexualised images of children; if he will use the regulator to reign them in, and examine every means possible, including geo-blocking; if he will, as a matter of urgency, work for an outright ban on so-called 'nudification' apps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2907/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools which applied for the summer works scheme in 2025; the number which were successful, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3388/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason a pensioner (details supplied) has not received essential repair works to their home; if he will prioritise these emergency works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5336/26]

New lobbying 22 returns

Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Notifying proposed amendments to the European Commission’s draft legislation for the 10th EU Framework Programme EU FUTURE BUDGET - RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PRIORITIES
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.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
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
Mental Health Reform · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet' and PBS discussion
- MHR's event in Leinster House on 25th September; 'Meet&Greet'
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
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
Courtown Community Council Local Government
- Request for additional supports from the council in relation to the Burrow.
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
AONTAS Education and Training
- Presentation at JFHERIS Committee on Apprenticeships
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Education and Training
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- The National Learning Network was invited to the Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Skills to present on to present on
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 4 returns Education and Training
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
- Addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Further and Higher Education regarding Ireland's Apprenticeship System
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region

Malcolm Byrne — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 66 questions · 72 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 66 total

Education 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for a special education needs class at a school (details supplied). [3393/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for a special education needs class at a school (details supplied). [3394/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school secretaries and caretakers employed at both primary and secondary school level; the number employed by each different mechanism, that is, employed directly by the school, those employed by her Department, those employed by the ETB and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3395/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth how she ensures that all websites operated by her Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4814/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4832/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including separately identifying payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4851/26]
Culture 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update, including a timetable, on the planned extension of the basic income for artists scheme; to indicate the position of the current participants in the scheme, and if they can apply to be part of the next scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3753/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update, including a timetable on the planned extension of the basic income for artists scheme; the position of the current participants in the scheme; if they will be or can apply to be part of the next scheme,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3687/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4812/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4830/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4849/26]
Housing 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4820/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4838/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4857/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his Department's support for local authorities to tackle coastal erosion. [4418/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline plans for housing activation measures that will provide infrastructure necessary for home building. [4419/26]
Health 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health how she ensures that all websites operated by her Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4819/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4837/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4856/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of the new primary care centre, PPC, at Gorey, County Wexford. [4437/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the status of the old health clinic at Tinahely, County Wicklow; the number of years remaining on any lease; the plans for the disposal of the property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5379/26]
Finance 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the impact of the Women in Finance Charter; if it has applicability in other sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3686/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4816/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4834/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4853/26]
Children 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the number of inspections carried out by Tusla or other agencies within the remit of her Department of creches or childcare facilities for each year from 2016 to 2025 inclusive; to outline the types of actions taken on foot of those inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3308/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality how she ensures that all websites operated by her Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4810/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4828/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4847/26]
Climate 4 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide details of the community energy projects supported by his Department that were delivered in 2025. [4790/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4811/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4829/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4848/26]
Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4825/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4843/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4862/26]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how she ensures that all websites operated by her Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4817/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4835/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4854/26]
Defence 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence how her ensures that all websites operated by her Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4813/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if any website or other platform operated by her Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4831/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by her Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4850/26]
Transport 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4826/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4863/26]
Public Expenditure 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4822/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4840/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4859/26]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4815/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4833/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4852/26]
Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4824/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4842/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4861/26]
Justice 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4821/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4839/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4858/26]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4809/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4827/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4846/26]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4818/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4836/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4855/26]
Rural 3 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4823/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4841/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4860/26]

New lobbying 72 returns

Irish Universities Association Education and Training
- Introduction and discussion on policy
Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- The impact of EU trade measures on US-origin Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Ireland.
Healthy Homes Ireland Housing
- To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with delivering homes that are high quality, focusing on upcoming EU housing policy developments including the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the European Affordable Housing Plan.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
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
Transgender Equality Network Ireland · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Meeting with Oireachtas LGBT+ Caucus
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited · 3 returns Transport · Children and Youth Affairs · Sports and Recreation
- Greening Corporate Fleets
- Meeting request to discuss Tigers Childcare's Pre Budget 2026 Submission
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
National Gallery of Ireland · 2 returns Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
- Invitation to view AIB Portrait Prize 2025 and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025
Business Objects Software Limited Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland Council/IBEC
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Health
- Inviting Speakers to Attend Debate Your Decision Makers Annual Event. To discuss young people's issues related to sustainability with stakeholders
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- To provide Virgin Media's perspective on future of public service broadcasting
Irish Sports Matters Ltd t/a the Federation of Irish Sport · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Request for support to amend section S847A of Principal Act (Donations to certain sports bodies) to include NGB foundations as an eligible body
- Update revenue Guidelines from The Revenue Commissioners - Implications for Organisations Engaging Contractors, Sub-Contractors, or Other Workers
Threshold Tourism
- Regulation of short-term lets
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting with Malcolm Byrne TD
Environmental Pillar Environment
- Request longer timeframe for public consultation regarding the introduction of scale fees for applicant lawyers in Judicial Review, pursuant to provisions under ch2, pt 9 of the Planning and Development Act 2024
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
Wind Energy Ireland · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters
- Renewable Electricity Support Scheme
- Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2025
- Budget 2026
National College of Ireland Education and Training
- To thank DPOs listed for their support in achieving capital funding from DFHERIS and to discuss ongoing operational funding inequities.
Outhouse CLG Finance
- Budget 2026
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 Cancer Society Social Protection
- Energy hardship
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 8 returns Agriculture · Environment · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Implementing Climate Action Measures
- Farmers' Protest - Brussels
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Chartered Accountants Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion on introduction of Protection of Title: Accountant Bill 2025. Discussion on tax simplification and digitalisation.
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
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG · 2 returns Health · Budgetary matters
- Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus as part of LGBTQ+ Parenting Alliance on key issues around legislation in relation to LGBTQ+ families
- Pre-Budget Meeting with Rainbow (LGBT+) Caucus
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Horse Sport Ireland Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of a net zero energy system
Drury Economic Development and Industry
- AI Legislation and policy
Community Platform · 2 returns Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 7 returns Economic Development and Industry · Finance · Environment
- Technology Ireland meeting with Malcolm Byrne TD
- AI and financial services
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Digital and AI policy
- Technology Ireland Awards
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025
- Policies and measures needed to support business decarbonisation
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.
Vodafone Ireland Communications
- Introductory Meetings with members of the Oireachtas Committees on Communications, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- A group of LGBTQ+ sector representatives presented LGBTQ+ communities' Budget 2026 priorities to the Oireacthas Rainbow Caucus.
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
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Climate Justice
NewsBrands Ireland Communications
- AI
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- AI4Ireland meeting with Oireachtas members
Dublin Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry
- Dublin Chamber Oireachtas Reception
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.
Irish Council for Civil Liberties EU Affairs
- AI Act Implementation