Meath East — week of Mon, 6 May

What your Meath East TDs did this week

Mon, 6 May – 12 May 2024 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 33 questions · 21 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 Helen McEntee · Thomas Byrne

Voted against 1 Darren O'Rourke

Did not vote 1 Gillian Toole

Darren O'Rourke — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 33 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Environment 6 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to the SEAI retrofitting schemes; to report to on the process through which a contractor is registered with the SEAI as part of their various retrofitting schemes; what the requirements are for contractors to become registered with the SEAI; what insurance and other documentation must they have; how often is this documentation rechecked; what responsibility does the SEAI take for works completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20553/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to the SEAI retrofitting schemes; to report on the process through which BERs are accessed pre-works per scheme; to report on the process through which BERs are assessed post-works per scheme; does the SEAI sign off on works completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20554/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to heat pump installations as part of the SEAI’s retrofitting scheme; if he is aware of instances where heat pumps are installed incorrectly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20555/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to heat pumps as part of the SEAI’s retrofitting scheme; the measures he is taking to ensure they are used correctly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20556/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on the offshore renewable energy future framework policy statement; when he anticipates this will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20707/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his views on targets for floating offshore wind off the west coast; to provide a breakdown of targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050; how this compares to targets in Scotland; how this compares to targets in Britain and the North of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20708/24]
Health 6 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for genetic testing services for rare diseases in Ireland; and the measures the HSE is taking to improve access and speed of results for patients in need of genetic testing services. [20153/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the HSE funds daycare centres within CHO 8 for older persons’ services that are opened on the weekends; and if so, the locations of same, in tabular form. [20154/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the HSE funds adult disabilities day care centres within CHO8 that are opened on the weekends; and if so, the location of same, in tabular form. [20181/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to psycho-oncology services in 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [20182/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the impact of the recruitment embargo on cardiology services; the number of positions that cannot be filled; and if services have been affected. [20183/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if there are particular restrictions on overtime for HSE carers for home help at this time compared to the restrictions which ordinarily apply; the reason for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20383/24]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Ambassador of Ireland based in Riyadh has met formally with the Saudi Foreign Minister to date in 2024. [20167/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to report on the measures/initiatives his Department is taking to support less-developed countries with climate change mitigation and adaptation; the progress that has been made to scale up climate financing through existing channels; the new funding initiatives planned and/or underway; the plans to enhance reporting on the gender responsiveness of Ireland's climate financing; if official 2023 figures have been submitted to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the proposed reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, considering her interventions in respect of Israel's aggression against the people of Palestine. [20813/24]
Justice 3 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of juvenile liaison officers, by rank, attached to the Meath Garda division as of 29 April 2024; and if she will provide same as of 1 January 2022, in tabular form. [20160/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of new Garda unmarked Garda cars and marked Garda vans that came into the fleet in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the number of these types of vehicles withdrawn from the fleet during this period, in tabular form. [20161/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice the number of community safety wardens appointed so far for Dublin city; and the number she believes will be the full complement. [20267/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will introduce new rapid security response hubs throughout 2024; and if so, the locations in which these new hubs will be operational, in tabular form. [20165/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Audited Financial Statement from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if not, when his Department expects to receive same. [20166/24]
Finance 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the full-year cost of abolishing stamp duty on first-time house buyers where the value of the house is less than €400,000. [20155/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Finance the number of Revenue Commissioners staff, by grade, currently answering telephone calls on the Personal PAYE hotline. [20156/24]
Social 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of WTE medical officers working in her Department in the years of 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [20157/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of section 317 appeals with the appeals office; the average and median time for a decision on section 317 appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20744/24]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the 2023 and 2024 budget allocation for near zero energy building training centres of excellence; and the amount of that budget that has been spent. [20162/24]
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Audited Financial Statement from SOLAS; and if not, when his Department expects to receive same. [20163/24]
Rural 2 questions
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline, in relation to the local improvement scheme, the amount of funding available for County Meath under the scheme; the initiatives taking place in County Meath; if she plans to increase funding available to County Meath under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20810/24]
- 2024-05-09 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline, in relation to internships, apprenticeships and graduate schemes run by her Department, the places that are available in County Meath; the number filled in County Meath; if there are plans to increase same; the length of any waiting list for places in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20811/24]
Defence 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a person in County Meath (details supplied) can be issued with the transcript of his testimony to the Independent Review Group into the Defence Forces; the process for applying for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20682/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the trading online voucher scheme can be used to help businesses migrate from a copper broadband connection to a fibre broadband connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20785/24]
Education 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a list of all schools that were approved for capital investment of more than €1.5 million in the years of 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form. [20158/24]
Tourism 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Audited Financial Statement from the National Concert Hall; and if not, when her Department expects to receive same. [20159/24]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2024-05-08 Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Audited Financial Statement from Horse Racing Ireland; and if not, when his Department expects to receive same. [20164/24]

New lobbying 8 returns

Irish Green Building Council · 2 returns Housing · Environment
- Healthy Homes Ireland Campaign
- Building Life Campaign
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Social Protection
- Engaged by email with many politicians from independent and political parties. See full list below.
Climate and Health Alliance Environment
- Circulation of the Climate and Health Alliance General Election manifesto to political parties
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
Energy Co-operatives Ireland Ltd · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Presentation to Darren O'Rourke TD on Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) Policy
- Supplied information to Deputy O'Rourke in support of a Dail question to the Minister Eamon Ryan
Meath Youth Federation CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Informing political representatives on local youth issues

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

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Helen McEntee — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 7 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 7 returns

Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Social Protection
- Engaged by email with many politicians from independent and political parties. See full list below.
Irish Association of Social Workers · 2 returns Education and Training
- Commissioned by the Irish Association of Social Workers, with the All-Employers Social Work Forum and the Social Work Education and Practice Teaching (SWEPT) group, to explore, assess and evaluate possibilities and make recommendations to improve social work practice placement availability and co-ordination in Ireland.
- Commissioned by the Irish Association of Social Workers, with the All-Employers Social Work Forum and the Social Work Education and Practice Teaching (SWEPT) group, to explore, assess and evaluate possibilities and make recommendations to improve social work practice placement availability and co-ordination in Ireland.
The Medical Protection Society Limited Justice and Equality
- Highlighting our campaign on the human and financial cost of clinical negligence, and reiterating the need to introduce pre-action protocols and other tort reforms
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
Meath Youth Federation CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Informing political representatives on local youth issues
Dublin City Business Improvement District T/A DublinTown Justice and Equality
- A delegation of the Dublin Town board met with Ministers Mc Entee and Higgins to discuss issues pertaining to Dublin City Centre

Thomas Byrne — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Social Protection
- Engaged by email with many politicians from independent and political parties. See full list below.
NBI Infrastructure DAC Communications
- Engagement and information sharing regarding the delivery of broadband infrastructure as part of the National Broadband Plan.
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
Meath Youth Federation CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Informing political representatives on local youth issues