Longford-Westmeath — week of Mon, 4 Jul — Watch Them Work

What your Longford-Westmeath TDs did this week

Mon, 4 Jul – 10 Jul 2022 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 84 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022

2022-07-06 · 4 votes

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 72–67

Voted for 2 Joe Flaherty · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–73

Voted for 1 Sorca Clarke

Voted against 1 Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

Amendment again put: · motion failed 69–74

Voted for 1 Sorca Clarke

Voted against 2 Joe Flaherty · Robert Troy

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

The motion · motion passed 74–69

Voted for 2 Joe Flaherty · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 3 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy · Peter Burke

Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) Projects

2022-07-06 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 78–61

Voted for 3 Joe Flaherty · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2022-07-05 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 66–61

Voted for 3 Joe Flaherty · Peter Burke · Robert Troy

Voted against 1 Sorca Clarke

Did not vote 2 Kevin Boxer Moran · Micheál Carrigy

Kevin Boxer Moran — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Micheál Carrigy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Peter Burke — Fine Gael 2 votes · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Children 2 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports that are available for families who rely on theprovision of crèche facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36531/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if expenses such as mortgage and loans will be considered when assessing a means test for the national childcare scheme; and if the income threshold of €60,000 will be increased to include these families. [36532/22]
Environment 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when customers who have completed the microgeneration registration process will receive payment for supplying the national electricity grid; if his Department has communicated with the suppliers regarding the timeframe that the payment should start; if the Department has confirmed the rate per Kwh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36325/22]
Defence 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Defence when a report will be published into his plans to recognise the efforts of volunteers and officers of the Civil Defence and their contributions during the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36449/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the qualifying conditions for SUSI grants from mature students particularly the condition of having to live independently from one's parents from October of the year prior to first point of entry, in view of a case (details supplied) in which a student now in year four of study still cannot qualify for SUSI aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36589/22]

Robert Troy — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 48 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 48 total

Health 20 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hip surgery procedure for a person (details supplied) in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. [35539/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a hip surgery procedure for a person (details supplied) will be expedited. [35633/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if an urgent appointment with CAMHS will be expedited for a child (details supplied). [36085/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite an urgent orthodontic appointment for a person (details supplied). [36167/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding allocated to Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36601/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding received by the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36602/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding provided for each health centre in counties Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2016 to 2020 and 2021, in tabular form. [36603/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the current number of full-time and part-time home carers in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36604/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to home carers in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36605/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total number of attendances at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar Emergency Department in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022. [36606/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36607/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances currently in operation in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36608/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of positions at Midlands Regional hospital, Mullingar that are currently vacant, and or filled on a temporary basis at staff grade level in tabular form. [36609/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting an appointment with a psychologist in adult mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the average wait times of these patients. [36610/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting an appointment with a psychologist in child mental health services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the average wait times of these patients. [36611/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card applications received from children under the age of 18 years, adults between 18 and 65 years and old age pensioners over 65 years in counties Westmeath and Longford in each of the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36612/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the number of children under the age of 18 years, adults between 18 years and 65 years and adults over 65 years in counties Westmeath and Longford who are currently in possession of a medical card. [36613/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to speech and language therapy in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36614/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be admitted to the National Rehabilitation Centre as soon as possible. [36651/22]
- 2022-07-07 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if he will take steps as a matter of urgency to ensure that a patient (details supplied) is approved for treatment under the treatment abroad scheme. [36786/22]
Transport 6 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the number of registered driving instructors currently in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36615/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting on a driving test; and the average wait time for a driving test in counties Longford and Westmeath in days. [36616/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the total capital investments for transport allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath in 2020 and 2021; and the breakdown of the usage of these funds. [36617/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of public transport buses currently operating in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36620/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons that used Bus Éireann, Local Link and Irish Rail services in 2020 and 2021. [36621/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the new routes proposed under the Connecting Ireland scheme in counties Longford and Westmeath; the funding allocated to this scheme in the counties; and the process by which new routes may be added to the scheme. [36622/22]
Education 5 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the number of pupils, teachers, SNAs, special education places and annual State funding by school in tabular form. [36623/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the number of special education schools in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36624/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary students in counties Longford and Westmeath continuing on to third level education in 2019, 2020 and 2021 as a percentage. [36625/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the number of autism spectrum disorder unit places available in counties Longford and Westmeath in the academic years of 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. [36626/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education the number of applications made for autism spectrum disorder unit places in counties Longford and Westmeath in the academic years of 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. [36627/22]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of persons who began apprenticeships in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2020 and 2021. [36628/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average waiting time for apprentices to access off-the-job training in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36629/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of approved PLC places in counties Longford and Westmeath in the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. [36630/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of third level students in counties Longford and Westmeath in receipt of SUSI support in the academic year 2021/2022. [36631/22]
Justice 4 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí currently stationed at each garda station in counties Longford and Westmeath. [36634/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the number of new marked and unmarked Garda cars allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36635/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the total number of Garda cars currently allocated to Garda services in counties Longford and Westmeath; and the age and mileage of the Garda vehicle fleet in the counties in tabular form. [36636/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda stations in counties Longford and Westmeath which are without a full-time Garda presence; and the stations in which this is the case. [36637/22]
Agriculture 4 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of full-time and part-time farmers in counties Longford and Westmeath in the years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36639/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications made by young farmers for the young farmers scheme in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36640/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of young farmers who received support under the young farmers scheme in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36641/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amount of funding paid out under all agricultural schemes in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. [36642/22]
Environment 2 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current status of the law regarding the use of CCTV cameras by local authorities to monitor dumping issues. [35794/22]
- 2022-07-07 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the provision of broadband to an area (details supplied). [36868/22]
Social 2 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in counties Longford and Westmeath currently in possession of a free travel pass. [36618/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications made for a free travel pass in counties Longford and Westmeath in 2020 and 2021. [36619/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-07-07 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide clarity and information on the provision of core funding to approved childcare and early learning facilities; and the criteria that a facility must adhere to in order to qualify for core funding. [36803/22]

Sorca Clarke — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 26 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Health 5 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the action plan for the disability capacity review which was due to be published by December 2021 will be published given the need for a strategic approach to addressing the un-met need highlighted in the capacity review. [35786/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the funding that is available through his Department for the provision and training costs for rapid prompt boards for children on the ASD spectrum at home and in school. [36175/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to ensure the provision of abortion services remain free, safe and protected. [36272/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the desirable staffing ratios in public dental practices within CHO8 between dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and technicians. [36468/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-term equivalent epilepsy nurses working in each hospital in the years of 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [36469/22]
Defence 3 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the engagement that he has had with the Department of Defence on the shortage of qualified engine room artificers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35997/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel by rank attached to the Defence Forces School of Music as of 28 June 2022; the number of vacancies by rank in the school; and when these vacancies will be filled in tabular form. [36480/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the number of full-time qualified vets working in the Defence Forces Equitation School in the years of 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form. [36481/22]
Social 3 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the status of the disability allowance appeal for a person (details supplied). [35257/22]
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is being pursued by JobPath to have his or her new employer complete forms and provide details relating to rates of pay when JobPath had no hand, act or part in the person securing this employment and did not assist in securing the necessary training before employment commenced; the purpose of these forms; and the intended use of the data. [35827/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of domiciliary care allowance applications received by her Department in 2021 and to date in 2022; and the number of applications that were refused during this time. [36483/22]
Finance 2 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider a review of the 9% VAT rate for those hotels charging exorbitant rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Finance the estimated full-year revenue that would be generated if a 40% rate of capital gains tax on individuals income in excess of €250,000 inclusive of income deriving from capital gains was introduced . [36478/22]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the funding that is available through her Department for the provision and training costs for rapid prompt boards for children on the ASD spectrum at home and in school. [36176/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education the number of whole-time equivalent IT security managers employed by her Department as of 1 January 2021 and 27 June 2022, in tabular form. [36475/22]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has received an annual report and financial statements in respect of 2021 from Tourism Ireland; and when she expects the reports to be published. [36476/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the estimated cost if the budget for Screen Ireland was increased by 15% in 2023. [36477/22]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the dates that either the Irish Ambassador and or Deputy Head of Mission in Lisbon have visited the Albufeira area of the Algarve region in 2021 and to date in 2022; and the purpose of each visit in tabular form. [36470/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when discussions on improving ties between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates were last held at the EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting. [36471/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional roads policing unit as of 1 January 2021 and 28 June 2022, in tabular form.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36472/22]
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice the number of persons who have been detained when arriving into Ireland and charged with travelling on a fake United States passport in the past four years in tabular form. [36473/22]
Transport 1 question
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the action he has taken to ensure a more fair treatment of customers of commercial bus companies, particularly in rural communities, to ensure all persons, regardless of where they live, can avail of the fair reduction scheme on all bus transport services. [36075/22]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2022-07-05 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the problems with the FÁS apprenticeship programme including delays of over one year in apprentices receiving their qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36271/22]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the whole-time equivalent vacancies by job title in the Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement as of 28 June 2022, in tabular form; and when each of these vacancies will be filled. [36467/22]
Housing 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated full-year cost of recruiting an additional three whole time equivalent architects for his Department. [36479/22]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2022-07-06 Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he or his officials have spoken directly with the Commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration since January 2021. [36482/22]