Tipperary North — week of Mon, 8 Apr

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 8 Apr – 14 Apr 2024 · 3 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 30 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach

2024-04-09 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 88–69

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2024-04-09 · 2 votes

The motion · motion passed 87–53

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 2 Alan Kelly · Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 87–67

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2024-04-09 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 87–68

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 3 votes · 16 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 16 total

Health 6 questions
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if he directed the HSE to temporarily use the new unopened Nenagh Community Nursing Home as a step down facility for acute care based on the overcrowding in UHL; if he was asked by any member of the Houses of the Oireachtas to do the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14255/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the number of long- and short-stay nursing home beds in counties Tipperary, Clare, and Limerick, in tabular form; and whether they are from public or private providers. [15596/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if he directed the HSE to open the medical assessment units in Nenagh, Ennis and St. John's hospitals on a 24-hour basis. [15597/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if he will outline, given his decision to repurpose the new 50-bed community nursing home unit in Nenagh, what he is proposing the HSE does now to substitute for this and to provide long- and short-term nursing home care to the people of Nenagh and north Tipperary. [15598/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health on what date he was notified by the HSE that it was not opening the new community nursing home in Nenagh in 2024. [15621/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the expected final cost of the full construction of the new Nenagh community nursing home (including land costs).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15622/24]
Further and Higher Education 6 questions
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when it is intended to pay all employees in higher education institutions the recently agreed pay increase of 2.25% backdated to 1 January 2024; if he will ensure that sufficient funding is provided to HEIs to meet the increased pay costs; and if he will confirm that there will be no delay in paying the increased rate of pay at University College Cork and at TU Dublin despite the current financial difficulties being faced in these HEIs. [15881/24]
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if all capital projects at University College Cork are currently subject to review by the HEA; and what start and completion dates are anticipated for the new Cork University Business School Building and the new Cork Dental School Building. [15882/24]
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if University College Cork has submitted its 2022/2023 annual accounts to the Higher Education Authority; and when it is anticipated that the Annual Accounts will be published. [15883/24]
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of money paid by University College Cork to the UCC Academy in the financial year 2022/2023 for services provided. [15884/24]
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount of money paid by University College Cork to off campus restaurants for hospitality for the financial year 2022/2023. [15885/24]
- 2024-04-11 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount of money paid by University College Cork for travel accommodation and subsistence for employees for the financial year 2022/2023. [15886/24]
Children 3 questions
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 531 of 13 February 2024, on what dates the inspection of Baggot Street Hospital was carried out; and by whom in his Department. [15515/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the cost of the five largest refurbishments to date of public buildings carried out by his Department to cater for Ukrainian refugees and/or international protection applicants, by location, in tabular form. [15517/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a list of all buildings that have asbestos that are providing accommodation for Ukrainian refugees and/or international protection applicants, by location, in tabular form. [15518/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to extend the local authority fees/Irish Water waiver scheme beyond 24 April 2024. [13571/24]

Michael Lowry — Independent 4 votes · 14 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 5 questions
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current system in place for the provision of prostheses and bras to breast cancer patients (details supplied); if he is aware of any significant delays and difficulties in obtaining a prosthesis and bras following breast cancer treatment for breast cancer patients; the average waiting time for the approval of these items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13755/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the Government’s response to the recently launched policy paper by an organisation (details supplied); if he intends to adhere to the promises for reform of dentistry in Ireland; if so, what specific steps will be taken to ensure these reforms are implemented; if he will meet with representatives of the organisation to discuss its strategy for reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14089/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason the English version of the medical card application form is currently not available for download from the Health Service Executive (HSE) website and checked on 24, 25. 26 and 27 March 2024; the reason these forms were unavailable on these dates (details supplied); the measures that are being taken to ensure the availability of these forms in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14766/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the process for online applications for medical cards (details supplied); if the HSE will make arrangements to provide an option to have these documents printed by the HSE and then have them posted to the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14767/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health what assistance can be offered to a day centre (details supplied); when Section 91 for practising chiropody will reopen for registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15124/24]
Education 3 questions
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 88 of 10 May 2023, if she will provide an update concerning the school bus transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15007/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on plans to overhaul the school transport system and the abolishing the "nearest school" rule, which requires a student applying to the school transport scheme to attend the school closest to their home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15008/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education what assistance can be offered to child (details supplied); when the educational supports this child needs will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15581/24]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if conversion of conifer crops to native woodland is permitted under the Native Woodland Conservation scheme 2023-2027 recently launched by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14210/24]
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applications for Native Woodland Conservation lodged with his Department under the previous forestry programme for the NWC scheme and entail the conversion of conifer forests to native woodland in areas of high ecological and water quality values, as encouraged by his Department, will be eligible under the native woodland conservation scheme 2023 – 2027 launched by his Department recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14211/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth concerning the Building Blocks – Expansion Grant Scheme, which is part of a wider Building Blocks Capital Programme for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare, if he will confirm when an application from (details supplied) will be validated; if the applicant will be given the opportunity to submit additional documentation or provide clarity on their application if the same is required; when can the provider expect a decision to be issued on the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15134/24]
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what assistance can be offered to a child (details supplied) who urgently requires access to services offered through North Tipperary CDNT; when it is envisaged that the CDNT will be able to offer their family an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15599/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-04-09 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progress being made to improve a dangerous and busy junction on the outskirts of Thurles, County Tipperary, where Turtulla Cross on the N62 has been the site of a number of serious and fatal crashes over the years; what safety works and junction redesign can be carried out at this junction on the N62 to improve safety for all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13917/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-04-10 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice if she will suspend the processing of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 until an examination of its potential impact on fundraising income for charities can be undertaken; if she is aware of concerns from charitable organisations (details supplied) that the Bill, in its current format, will impact their ability to fundraise and this potential loss of fundraising will increase the funding needed from several Government Departments that currently fund charitable organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15595/24]

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.