Dublin Mid-West — week of Mon, 19 Feb — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Mid-West TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Feb – 25 Feb 2024 · 5 TDs · 5 bills voted on · 40 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Commissions of Investigation (Amendment) Bill 2023

2024-02-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend and extend the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 and to provide for related matters

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 56–73

Voted for 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services

2024-02-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–60

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 71–61

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities

2024-02-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 70–60

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2024

2024-02-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 42–89

Voted for 2 Eoin Ó Broin · Mark Ward

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 2 Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Planning and Development Bill 2023

2024-02-20 · 37 votes · Govt (Housing)

A bill to consolidate and revise the law relating to planning and development

full description

A bill to consolidate and revise the law relating to planning and development; to provide for proper planning and sustainable development in the interests of the common good; to provide for the licensing of events and control of funfairs; for those purposes to repeal and replace the Planning and Development Act 2000; to amend certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 6–3

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 6–3

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–5

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 6–4

Voted for 1 Emer Higgins

Voted against 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 3–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 2–6

Voted for 1 Eoin Ó Broin

Voted against 1 Emer Higgins

Did not vote 3 Mark Ward · Paul Nicholas Gogarty · Shane Moynihan

Emer Higgins — Fine Gael 42 votes · 18 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Education 12 questions
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if caretakers, who are employed by the Department and work in a school, will receive their pay increases following the discussions with unions; the timeline for the increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7683/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new modular build for a school (details supplied); when the brief acceptance letter will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7749/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on the construction plan for a new school building (details supplied) that is in danger of losing their approved contractor if delays persist, which would be a very costly set back to this already long-awaited urgent building project; when approval will be issued to the design team to commence construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7750/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes have begun construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7821/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes are still awaiting sign-off from the Department on final design before they can begin construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7822/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes have had to re-tender for their project due to delays in obtaining the brief acceptance letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7823/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes are in danger of losing their approved contractor due to delays in obtaining sign off from the Department to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7824/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Newcastle, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7825/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Rathcoole, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7826/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Saggart, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7827/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Celbridge, County Kildare are receiving secondary school education. [7828/24]
- 2024-02-21 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if the Department site at St. Finian’s National School, Newcastle, County Dublin, is big enough to accommodate a post primary school or school campus that offers post primary education. [8226/24]
Social 3 questions
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if the expanded child benefit payments up to the age of 19 years includes those in third level education. [7785/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing children suffering hair loss to avail of the grants for wigs based on their parents PRSI contributions. [7786/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection how child benefit payments are paid per area in Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart County Dublin and Celbridge, County Kildare. [7829/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the recent funding challenges faced by WALK’s residential services and what steps are being taken to ensure the continuity of quality care for vulnerable individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7690/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementations on recommendations from the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7812/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-02-21 Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider accelerating proposals for a 24-hour public transport system in Dublin inclusive of the Luas, DART and trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8208/24]

Eoin Ó Broin — Sinn Féin 42 votes · 10 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Environment 3 questions
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the anticipated emissions from domestic aviation per year from 2022 to 2030 and the projected reductions with existing measures and with additional measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7470/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to outline the number of islanded data centres that are already connected to the gas grid; those that contracted to connect; those that are seeking contract to connect; and for each category, the amount of capacity involved, in tabular form. [7671/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications how much jet kerosene was imported into Ireland annually from 2010 to 2023. [7810/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education the criteria for allocating SNA support to students in second level educational settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7445/24]
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education if her Department has considered sanctioning the opening of a new reading school or new reading classes attached to mainstream schools in the Dublin mid-west area given the oversubscription for reading schools in Dublin for the 2024/2025 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7446/24]
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the building project for a school (details supplied); the timeframe for when the tender will progress; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8551/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many courses (details supplied) will run in CHO7 in 2024; and the dates on which they will commence. [8092/24]
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when his Department started to write to people with status or leave to remain in direct provision centres giving them dates by which they would have to leave the direct provision centre or be moved to another centre; the number of such letters issued to date; the criteria for issuing such letters; the rationale for this policy; the number of people who have been moved on foot of these letters; and a breakdown of these moves, including information on, from where; and the location to which they have been moved. [8618/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to publish the State Action for Aviation Emissions Reduction which should have been submitted in 2021 to the International Civil Aviation Organisation. [7471/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-02-20 Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the categories of people who are eligible for postal voting. [7583/24]

Mark Ward — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Education 3 questions
- 2024-02-21 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education what plans are in place to ensure school caretakers will be afforded the opportunity to avail of a similar deal as school secretaries; when an update will be provided on this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8327/24]
- 2024-02-21 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education for an update on the review of the second tender report for a school (details supplied); when the school can expect to be contacted on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8342/24]
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education the progress made on a school extension (details supplied) to the final stages of the tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8548/24]
Health 2 questions
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number on the waiting list for CAMHS for the month of January, by CHO, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/24]
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of filled posts, by job description, within the community mental health services in Clondalkin; the number of vacancies per post; the steps being taken to fill these vacant positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8449/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-02-21 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Finance what measures the Government is taking to tackle age discrimination amongst travel insurance providers; if individuals under the age of 66 can get health cover for up to 60 days; the reason individuals over the age of 66 only get health cover for up to 31 days when travelling abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8136/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-02-22 Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 31 January 2024, why the Garda National Vetting Bureau does not have a role in vetting local authority housing applicants; if there is capacity within the Garda National Vetting Bureau to assist local Garda superintendents with this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8393/24]

Paul Nicholas Gogarty — Independent 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Shane Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.