Meath East — week of Mon, 20 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Mar – 26 Mar 2023 · 4 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Education (Inspection of Individual Education Plans for Children with Special Needs) Bill 2022

2023-03-22 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 to grant additional functions to the Inspectorate to examine and report to the Minister on the prevalence and standard of individual educa…

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A bill to amend the Education Act 1998 to grant additional functions to the Inspectorate to examine and report to the Minister on the prevalence and standard of individual educational plans for children with special educational needs on an annual basis; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 78–73

Voted for 1 Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

Eviction Ban

2023-03-22 · 4 votes

A sub-amendment · motion passed 93–56

Voted for 1 Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

A sub-amendment · motion failed 72–78

Voted for 1 Darren O'Rourke

Voted against 1 Thomas Byrne

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

The motion · motion passed 83–68

Voted for 1 Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

The motion · motion passed 83–68

Voted for 1 Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 2 Gillian Toole · Helen McEntee

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Transport 9 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of establishing the public bike scheme in County Cavan consisting of eight bike stations and 96 bikes. [13347/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to extend a bus terminus (details supplied). [13348/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses withdrawn from the Dublin Bus fleet in 2022; the number of new buses that will be provided to Dublin Bus in 2023; and when these new buses will come into service. [13349/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the underuse of the 2022 Active Travel budget according to figures released by the National Transport Authority; if analysis has been carried out of its under-utilisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14441/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and current data on uptake by local authorities, campuses and hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and resources to support uptake and implementation by local authorities, campuses and hospitals. [14443/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he agrees that the CIÉ group’s 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 scheme), is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14573/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to sign any amending statutory instrument changing the benefits of members of the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport how he and CIÉ came to the conclusion that the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 Scheme) is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14575/23]
Environment 6 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will allocate an additional full-time environment attaché and communication attaché to be posted at the Irish Permanent Representation to the EU. [13358/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Governments proposed changes to off-shore wind policy announced recently and the motivation to move a plan-led approach. [13482/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the timeframe for the development of Designated Marine Areas as announced in the proposed changes to off-shore wind farming recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13483/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the anticipated impact of a plan-led approach to off-shore wind-farming on timelines outlined in the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13484/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the transition to a plan-led approach in offshore wind farming and the engagement of industry and stakeholders in the offshore wind delivery task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14524/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the transition to a plan-led approach in offshore wind farming; if this will prompt any changes in the structuring and resources of the offshore wind delivery task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14525/23]
Justice 6 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of domestic violence liaison officers attached to each Garda division as of 10 March 2023 and 30 June 2021, in tabular form [13342/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases that each Garda divisional protective services unit has dealt with in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13343/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if he will report on Garda Operation Stratus; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if this operation is still ongoing. [13345/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice if the Garda Reserve Strategy 2021 to 2025 guidelines are being implemented as outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13828/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda Reserves that are currently active in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13833/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda Reserves hired each year in County Meath since 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13846/23]
Health 6 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ophthalmologists with a special interest in extracapsular cataract at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13351/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE audiologists working in each primary care centre within CHO8 as of 9 March 2023, in tabular form. [13352/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number and location of palliative care beds in County Meath; and if palliative care services will be further improved during the remainder of 2023. [13353/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of jigsaw youth mental health services currently in operating in each CHO area, in tabular form. [13354/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant ENT surgeons attached to each hospital that is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group as of 10 March 2023, in tabular form. [13355/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of Safe Talk Programmes that were delivered in County Meath in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13356/23]
Housing 4 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the median and average waiting time for a decision on appeals to An Bord Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13132/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how An Bord Pleanála is resourced to process applications for off-shore wind farms. [13485/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the proposed staffing levels for An Bord Pleanála for its new marine and climate unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13486/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what measures are proposed to ensure that An Bord Pleanála’s new marine and climate unit is effectively resourced to robustly process the number of planning applications expected from offshore-wind projects in future years. [13487/23]
Education 4 questions
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will list the school building projects in County Meath that have been stalled due to capital funding constraints; if she will outline the implications this will have on project costs and delivery; how and when she will address this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13030/23]
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) is one of the school building projects delayed due to funding constraints; her plans to address this to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13245/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the schools building programme at schools (details supplied); if these projects have been stalled due to capital funding constraints; if so, the implications this will have on project costs and delivery; how and when she will address this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13108/23]
- 2023-03-23 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the review into school transport; the number of children carried in 2022-2023 and expected in 2023-2024; the preparation to expand services and maintain low fees in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13109/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the DAA is covered under the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13123/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has plans to visit Malaysia during 2023. [13346/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he has visited Casement Aerodrome since his appointment as Minister for Defence. [13359/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a maintenance payment paid to an ex-spouse is not taken into account when calculating means to qualify for the fuel allowance payment. [12318/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated capital and current costs that would be required if his Departmental officials were present at Dublin Airport between the hours of 8am and 11pm, seven days a week. [13350/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-03-21 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of WTE senior case managers at the grade of higher executive officer employed by the Charities Regulator in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. [13357/23]

Gillian Toole — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns