Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 6 May

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 6 May – 12 May 2024 · 5 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 56 questions · 18 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-05-08 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 74–59

Voted for 2 Brendan Smith · Heather Humphreys

Voted against 2 Matt Carthy · Pauline Tully

Did not vote 3 Cathy Bennett · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 6 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Taoiseach 4 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent telephone discussion with Prime Minister Sunak. [16769/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent discussions with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. [16770/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. [18292/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach when details of the next round of funding for capital projects under the shared island initiative will be announced. [20081/24]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of his most recent discussions with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland and with the British foreign secretary in relation to the need for the British government to cooperate fully in a comprehensive investigation in to the Dublin/Monaghan bombings of 1974; if there has been any response from the British authorities to the motions passed unanimously by Dáil Éireann in 2008, 2011 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20832/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there have been any recent responses from the British government into the need for full cooperation and comprehensive investigations in to atrocities including the Dublin/Monaghan bombings of 1974 and the Belturbet bombing of 1972; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20833/24]

New lobbying 3 returns

ARI Community
- Call for stronger and speedier implementation of policy commitments relevant to positive ageing and services for older people.
North West Hospice Charity CLG Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Highlighting the need for further resources to support the implementation of key strategies for neurological conditions. Highlighting the need for Consultant Neurology services in 5 regional hospitals across Ireland

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 25 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 25 total

Foreign 8 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20356/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe in which he intends to submit a declaration to intervene in the case of South Africa v. Israel taken under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice, ICJ. [21105/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his proposals to ensure the Passport Office operates efficiently throughout the busy summer period; if he will ensure that applicants can avail of urgent passport renewal or first-time in-person application and collection services when required; and if he will outline the number of additional staff who will be appointed to the Passport Office in the coming weeks. [21106/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government intends to support the reappointment of European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, for a second term. [20781/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent engagements with the British government. [20777/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with European partners regarding the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. [20779/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe in which the newly announced consulate in Melbourne will become operational; and if he will assess the need to open additional consulates in Australia. [20780/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of Ireland’s request to the European Commission that a review be conducted of Israel’s compliance with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. [20778/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20352/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 190 of 29 February 2024, the current timeline for commencement and completion of the next stage of works at a school (details supplied) in Castleblayney, County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20490/24]
Environment 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20354/24]
Defence 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20351/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20366/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Finance the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20355/24]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20361/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20353/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20365/24]
Housing 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20359/24]
Social 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20363/24]
Justice 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20360/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20349/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20350/24]
Health 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20358/24]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20357/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the EU programmes or funds outside of the multiannual financial framework that Ireland has paid into from the year 2014 to date; any receipts from same, by programme or fund, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20362/24]

New lobbying 3 returns

Representative Association Commissioned Officers Defence
- The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024 was published on the 25 Apr 24. Prior to the publishing of the Bill, RACO wrote to and met with a range of politicians to seek changes to the wording of the Bill in the areas of RACO activities & membership, make up of the External Oversight Body (DF) and the extent of restrictions being placed on RACO and its members as a consequence of ICTU associate membership.
North West Hospice Charity CLG Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Highlighting the need for further resources to support the implementation of key strategies for neurological conditions. Highlighting the need for Consultant Neurology services in 5 regional hospitals across Ireland

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 19 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 4 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the physiotherapy appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20208/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review and refer correspondence to the HSE estate management team (details supplied); and to provide an update on the matter. [20367/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to urgently expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20599/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review a case (details supplied); if this person can use the Wicklow-based company for this service in future; and if they do use it, whether the Government supports will still be available to them. [21068/24]
Rural 4 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community recognition fund 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20623/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the community centre fund when it comes to existing centres getting investment for refurbishment/renovation; when this is likely to open to applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20631/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she or her Department officials have had discussions with Cavan County Council on dog control matters, given that it was recently reported that no dog control fines were issued by the local authority last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18145/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the rules/guidelines in relation to restricted dog breeds in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21004/24]
Justice 3 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20609/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if she will expedite an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20620/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice if any of the locations referred to in a document (details supplied) are in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20861/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education what further appeal mechanism is open to a school (details supplied) to keep a working principal given the extenuating circumstances which has arisen in the school since the appeal was refused. [20346/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education to review a case and documents (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20491/24]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20467/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update on a sports capital application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20468/24]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the British Government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings ahead of the 50th anniversary this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed so far this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20617/24]
Transport 1 question
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on this matter regarding staff on M3 tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/24]
Children 1 question
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will suggest funding mechanisms to assist in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21067/24]

New lobbying 3 returns

Twitter International Company Communications
- Meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
North West Hospice Charity CLG Justice and Equality
- Gambling Regulation Bill
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Highlighting the need for further resources to support the implementation of key strategies for neurological conditions. Highlighting the need for Consultant Neurology services in 5 regional hospitals across Ireland