Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 4 Dec

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 4 Dec – 10 Dec 2023 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 28 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Renters

2023-12-06 · 2 votes

Amendment again put: · motion passed 67–60

Voted for 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

The motion · motion passed 67–59

Voted for 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

Immigration

2023-12-06 · 1 vote

A sub-amendment · motion failed 16–107

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-12-05 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 79–59

Voted for 1 Denis Naughten

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 2 Martin Daly · Michael Fitzmaurice

Confidence in the Minister for Justice

2023-12-05 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 83–63

Voted for 1 Denis Naughten

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 1 Martin Daly

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 17 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Agriculture 8 questions
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who have received the first payment under the sheep improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53315/23]
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on sectoral representation on the board of the ICBF; if he will ensure there is representation of suckler beef farmers and marts on the board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53681/23]
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration has been given to providing farmers with assistance on the purchase of wood chippers, given new rules which prevent farmers from burning wood on their land and the slow decomposition of larger pieces of wood; if such a measure could be included under TAMS 3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53682/23]
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the TAMS 3 women farmer capital investment scheme; the number of successful applicants to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53683/23]
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine what timeframe is being considered for eligibility in relation to the draft proposal his Department is preparing regarding a solution for the group known as the forgotten farmers; if inclusion of the TAMs top-up for young farmers has been considered as part of the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53701/23]
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the engagement he has had with pedigree cattle breeders following the announced changes to the beef index; if he is aware of the potential loss of income for breeders as a result of the ratings changes and the short timeframe for introduction; if consideration has been given to delaying the introduction or allowing a grace period for breeders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53853/23]
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will advise on the native tree area scheme; if current approval and inspection processes mean that a farmer or forestry landowner could have a situation where they have planted on their land under the scheme which maybe later inspected by his Department and be rejected; if there is a process by which land can be inspected by his Department for approval before planting commences to avoid loss of income should it be rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54004/23]
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 119 of 29 November 2023, if, with regard to the difference in premiums between the new Forestry Programme and the previous programme, consideration has been given to raising premiums established under the previous programme to accommodate for factors such as inflation, and to support farmers forestry owners with any additional costs they might incur as a result of the new programme rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54358/23]
Housing 3 questions
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will seek a review of the closure of a service (details supplied) provided under local Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54038/23]
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to advise what affordable housing schemes are planned for counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53470/23]
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his plans to reduce rising rents in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/23]
Health 3 questions
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health for an update on a development (details supplied); the details of the proposed site; the timeline for the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54037/23]
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason a specialised critical paramedic post (details supplied) remains unfilled in an area; what plans are in place to fill this post; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54084/23]
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the reason a role (details supplied) has been filled by a person without the necessary critical skills required as per the HSE Risk Management Policy and Procedures 2023; who made the decision to staff in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54085/23]
Social 2 questions
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection why approved carer's allowance applicants are waiting weeks to receive their first payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53472/23]
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection when legislation to remove child maintenance as household means for lone parent payments will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53473/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-12-06 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on works (details supplied), and the proposed opening of a temporary service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54039/23]

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 4 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when payments will commence for ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54233/23]
- 2023-12-07 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail the specific section of the specific policy document that specified a maximum peat depth of 50 cm applied to the afforestation scheme in the last forestry programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54368/23]
Health 1 question
- 2023-12-05 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health when building works will commence on the planned 50-bed building at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53362/23]