Galway West — week of Mon, 14 Feb

What your Galway West TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Feb – 20 Feb 2022 · 6 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 83 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Tackling the Cost of Living - Institutional Investors in the Residential Property Market

2022-02-16 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–60

Voted for 2 Hildegarde Naughton · Éamon Ó Cuív

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 4 Catherine Connolly · John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

The motion · motion passed 71–60

Voted for 2 Hildegarde Naughton · Éamon Ó Cuív

Voted against 1 Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 4 Catherine Connolly · John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-02-15 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 70–55

Voted for 2 Hildegarde Naughton · Éamon Ó Cuív

Voted against 2 Catherine Connolly · Mairéad Farrell

Did not vote 3 John Connolly · Noel Grealish · Seán Kyne

Catherine Connolly — Independent 1 vote · 29 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 29 total

Health 10 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to create an entire short stay ward in Merlin Park Hospital community nursing unit which would deliver a minimum of 13 respite beds; the impact assessment his Department has carried out regarding the ongoing shortage of respite beds in Galway city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7964/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 182 of 2 December 2021, the engagement he or his Department had with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in 2021 and to date in 2022 with regard to the approval process for the construction of the new emergency department and women and children’s unit in University Hospital Galway; when this matter is expected to come before Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7963/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the engagement he or his Department had with the relevant stakeholders in 2021 and to date in 2022 with regard to the approval process for the construction of the new emergency department and women and children’s unit in University Hospital Galway; the status of the business case review report; when this report is expected to come before Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8059/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 185 of 2 December 2021, the status of the development of a primary care centre on Inisbofin; if the procurement of the identified site has been concluded by the HSE; the timeline for the selection and appointment of a design team for Inisbofin primary care centre; the timeline for the delivery of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8053/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of respite services in Galway city and county; when respite services will be fully restored to pre-pandemic levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8054/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 182 of 2 December 2021, if the final preliminary business case report has been issued to his Department to date for technical review; the expected timeline for the development of the new emergency department and women and children’s project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8055/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the status of the cross-departmental strategic workforce advisory group which will examine workforce challenges in home support and nursing homes; when the group will be operational; the membership of the group; the terms and reference for the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8056/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 2 December 2021, the status of the construction of the two orthopaedic theatres with ancillary accommodation for the provision of elective procedures in Merlin Park University Hospital; when the new theatres will be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8057/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 2 December 2021, the status of the proposed primary care centre for Galway city west; the location of same; if a planning permission application has been lodged to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8058/22]
Justice 6 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of return orders issued under section 51A of the International Protection Act 2015. as amended, in total and individually to the United Kingdom. [7565/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of cessations of refugee status and subsidiary protection status pursuant to sections 9 and 11 of the International Protection Act 2015 in 2021; and the number of persons excluded from refugee protection and subsidiary protection pursuant to sections 10 and 12 of the International Protection Act 2015. [7566/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the number of international protection applicants who have been issued a final negative decision from the Ministerial decisions unit as per section 47(5) of the International Protection Act 2015 in each of the years 2016 to 2021. [7567/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the total number of applications, the number of successful and unsuccessful applications made under section 56 of the International Protection Act 2015 in 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [8259/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 25 November 2021, the status of the third national strategy to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; when the strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8516/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the engagement she has had with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth with regard to the preparation of a time-bound action plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the Tusla Review of the Provision of Accommodation to Victims of Domestic Violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8517/22]
Rural 6 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 89 of 7 December 2021, the status of the new policy for the islands; if she will report on the work of the interdepartmental committee for the islands; if the minutes of the meetings of the interdepartmental committee are taken and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8496/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 7 December 2021, the status of the development of Caladh Mór pier on Inis Meáin; the overall expected cost of the development project; the total cost to date of the project; the status of the development of the updated simulation by the National Maritime College of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8495/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 811 of 14 December 2021, the status of the development of the pier on Inis Oírr; when she expects the pre-construction issues to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8494/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 812 of 14 December 2021, when the 26 Town Centre First plans will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8497/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the national oversight advisory group in relation to the town centre first policy; the membership of the group; the terms of reference of the group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8498/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the successful projects under the 2021 town and village renewal scheme will be announced; the details of all towns and villages in respect of which applications were made by local authorities under the 2021 scheme; the estimated amount of funding available to each local authority under the 2021 scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8799/22]
Children 3 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons including children seeking international protection who have been required to quarantine in hotels on arrival in Ireland from 1 January 2021 to 31 January 2022; the number of persons who have been required to quarantine beyond 14 days; if those who receive a negative PCR test no earlier than five days after arrival are permitted to exit quarantine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7562/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of emergency reception and orientation centres operating in the State in 2021; the capacity and occupancy of each centre as of 31 December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7563/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons living in direct provision and emergency accommodation who share a bedroom with a non-family member; the median length of stay in such accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/22]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether that as long as Israel continues to illegally seize Palestinian land to build settlements, evict Palestinian families from their homes and intentionally, institutionally and systematically discriminate against Palestinians as has been detailed in numerous recent independent reports, there will be justified criticism of Israel and that such condemnation only seeks to defend and advance the cause of justice for Palestinians; his further views on whether this criticism cannot be described or defined as anti-Semitic in nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7748/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to a recent international report by an organisation (details supplied); his views on the conclusions in the report that Israeli officials commit the crime of apartheid against Palestinians, including ethnic cleansing; if he plans to bring any of the recommendations of this report to Government for approval in the near future; if there are recommendations in the report that he clearly rejects; if he plans to raise the contents of the report at European Union level with a view to tackling Israel's system of oppression and domination in Palestine; his further views on whether the International Criminal Court should consider the crime of apartheid in its current investigation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7749/22]
Housing 2 questions
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed decarbonisation zone in Westside, Galway city; the engagement he or his Department has had with Galway City Council with regard to their proposal; when a decision will be made in respect of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8760/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the local authority decarbonisation zones; the number of local authorities that have submitted their proposals to his Department to date; the details of the plans approved to date including the location of the decarbonisation zones and the responsible local authority in tabular form; the timeline for the roll-out of each decarbonisation zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8761/22]

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 3 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 36 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 36 total

Public 13 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the names of the bodies that will be migrating to shared financial services in 2022, in tabular form (details supplied); the date they are expected to migrate; if there is a service level agreement now in place; and the cost of bringing each of these to shared financial services. [7980/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason that Ireland has not yet submitted a payment request from the Recovery and Resilience Fund. [8124/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the dates that the buildings and sites mentioned came into the possession of the OPW; the size of each site; and the estimated value of each in tabular form. [8125/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the date that the sites in County Galway are to be transferred in tabular form. [8126/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the way the value and price is reflected in the moving of these assets between the accounts of two public bodies for those properties identified for intra state transfer; if money changes hands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8213/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the costs that have been incurred from dereliction, defects or otherwise and the amount spent on maintenance and remediation for those Garda stations that have been idle in 2012 and 2013, in tabular form. [8214/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, if 50% of the proceeds must be returned to his Department as part of general taxation for those properties identified as for disposal in cases in which the proceeds from these sales are not recommitted within the same accounting year into another OPW development project; and his views on whether such a clawback rule is fit for purpose. [8215/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the total purchase price that the OPW paid including fees for each of the Drogheda west property and decentralisation sites; and the prices that the council is to pay acquiring them. [8216/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, the public service uses that are currently being considered for the site in Sligo town that is identified as being examined for future use; and if the site will not be sold off as was mooed by the OPW at its appearance before the Oireachtas Committee on Public Accounts on 11 November 2020. [8217/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of times the Civil Service Accountability board met; the dates of these meetings; the reason the board has not met since 2016; the reason it ceased operations; if there was an announcement at the time in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8293/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8689/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of board members of the OPW who hold the Property Services Regulatory Authority qualification; the date on which they received these qualifications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8965/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 170 and 171 of 20 January 2022, the dates on which the meetings between the OPW and NAMA referred to took place. [8966/22]
Health 10 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the stage the approval process is at for the new emergency department for Galway University Hospital; and the delays that have arisen to date. [7986/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of home help hours that are not being completed due to staff shortages by county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7530/22]
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health his views on the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases in the context of school aged children; if he is considering reinstating contact tracing in schools or PCR tests for school aged children; if there are other measures he is considering to ensure that schools can safely remain open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8091/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9032/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of child psychologists who are working full time and-or part time in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8955/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of speech and language therapists who are working full time and-or part time with children in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8956/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists who are working full time and-or part time with children in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8957/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the waiting lists in Galway for children for second, third and fourth psychologist appointments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8958/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of waiting lists in Galway for children for second, third and fourth speech and language therapy appointments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8959/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of waiting lists in Galway for children for second, third and fourth occupational therapy appointments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8960/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice the name of the contractor that won the contract to provide the new Garda uniforms; the value of the contract; and the number of applicant bidders in the competition. [7870/22]
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to her Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9034/22]
Finance 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Finance the reason that Ireland has not requested pre-financing from the Recovery and Resilience Fund. [8123/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9030/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9038/22]
Tourism 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to her Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9037/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9033/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Defence the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9028/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to her Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9029/22]
Social 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to her Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9036/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9031/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed mMinisterial Garda drivers to his Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9027/22]
Rural 1 question
- 2022-02-16 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the annual cost of the salaries of any recently appointed ministerial Garda drivers to her Department; the cost of the annual salary of the existing civilian Garda drivers in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9035/22]

Noel Grealish — Independent 0 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Rural 2 questions
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding is available and if a scheme will be announced for the construction of new community centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8754/22]
- 2022-02-17 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding is available for the construction of new community centres and when the details of a scheme will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8755/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-02-15 Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that private bus companies operating to and from Galway city are dropping off and picking up passengers on roadsides rather than using the location mandated by the licence issued by the NTA; if he will insist that the NTA enforce the full terms and conditions of the licences issued by them to private bus companies operating to and from Galway city to ensure the safety of passengers; the implications of the NTA’s non-enforcement of the terms and conditions of licences issued by them to private bus companies operating to and from Galway city; if he will engage directly with Galway City Council and the NTA to resolve the bus parking situation in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8414/22]

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.