Tipperary North — week of Mon, 21 Oct — Watch Them Work

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 21 Oct – 27 Oct 2024 · 3 TDs · 8 bills voted on · 10 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 [Seanad]

2024-10-23 · 1 vote

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion passed 72–52

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages

2024-10-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 72–53

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022

2024-10-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 78–52

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Voted against 1 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying

2024-10-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 76–53

Voted for 1 Alan Kelly

Voted against 1 Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Affordable Housing

2024-10-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 71–59

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 71–59

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024

2024-10-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 110–19

Voted for 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Public Health Service Staffing

2024-10-23 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 70–59

Voted against 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 70–59

Voted against 2 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2024-10-22 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 65–55

Voted for 1 Michael Lowry

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Ryan O'Meara

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 10 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Education 1 question
- 2024-10-24 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education the total unit cost for the provision of education in alternative education settings within the State, excluding Youthreach provision; how this compares to the total unit cost for the provision of education in traditional mainstream education settings; the level of additional onsite supports, such as counselling for students, within alternative education settings compared to traditional mainstream education settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43815/24]

Michael Lowry — Independent 8 votes · 9 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2024-10-22 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice to provide a detailed update on the current status of negotiations with a union (details supplied) regarding the potential loss of Civil Service status for clerical officers in An Garda Síochána, including whether an agreement has been reached; the terms of any such agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42913/24]
- 2024-10-22 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice the measures that are being taken to ensure that clerical officers who may lose their Civil Service status retain their mobility rights to transfer to other Government departments; the reason why the mobility status of clerical staff in An Garda Síochána was frozen for six months without union consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42914/24]
- 2024-10-22 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice the steps that are being taken to address the stress and uncertainty faced by clerical officers in An Garda Síochána due to the lack of communication from both a union (details supplied) and her Department; to ensure that transparent and timely updates are provided to these employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42915/24]
Children 2 questions
- 2024-10-22 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department can provide grants or funding assistance for the construction of a specialised care home for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, including for a person (details supplied); if he will fully consider this request for assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43012/24]
- 2024-10-24 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will engage with a person (details supplied) to explore opportunities for grant aid and support in the development of her initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43747/24]
Transport 2 questions
- 2024-10-23 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of the Waterford Airport development proposal, considering the urgent need for a decision before the Dáil dissolves, to avoid a delay of six to nine months, which could jeopardize the project and its potential economic benefits for the south east region; if he will outline the steps being taken to ensure this critical investment is secured promptly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43337/24]
- 2024-10-23 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the Government plans to address the apparent funding disparities, highlighted by the significant investments in other infrastructure projects and airports, in contrast to the lack of support for Waterford Airport; if he will commit to prioritizing the Waterford Airport proposal to foster regional economic growth, enhance tourism, and support the business community in the south east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43338/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2024-10-24 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43596/24]
- 2024-10-24 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status, despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43597/24]

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

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.