Kerry — week of Mon, 20 Jan

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 20 Jan – 26 Jan 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 169 questions · 173 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–77

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed)

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 95–76

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government

2025-01-23 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 3 votes · 19 questions · 19 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if urgent attention will be given to an issue in relation to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46540/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to give urgent attention to a serious issue with a shortage school places (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46774/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education to examine the case of a child (details supplied) urgently in need of a school place in a secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46776/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if funding or grants are available for all weather play areas, such as astro turf facilities for primary schools in Kerry; if so, when applications are taken for these; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1049/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education the funds or grants available to primary schools for all weather sports facilities, such as astro turf; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1050/25]
Enterprise 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the position on the Mercosur trade agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1208/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to review the position on the Mercosur trade agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1220/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1376/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on a railway crossing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1205/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a roundabout will be installed at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1241/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider updating the rule regarding fuel allowance for those on benefit payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1023/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1654/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding or schemes available to deal with cutting and clearing ash dieback from a residential premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1331/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on farm payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1648/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to give attention to a serious issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1274/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding or grants available for the establishment of an after-school programme for primary school children in county Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1653/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the new incentives or grants that been introduced for those building passive or log cabin homes; the schemes that are available currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1022/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to give urgent attention to an ongoing issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1272/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of a scholarship for a student (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1011/25]

New lobbying 19 returns

AONTAS Education and Training
- Launch of AONTAS Manifesto "Transforming adult and community education" with key asks for support for the community education sector, and enhanced supports for learners to improve access to adult learning.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Pre-budget and pre-manifesto lobbying
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Letter to all TDs whom attended the 2nd stage Dail debate on the Mental Health Bill 2024 (18th & 19th Sep 2024) re comments that included incorrect details, inaccuracies and assumptions on both aspects of the Bill and its intended purpose and on aspects of services.
Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
Ibec Food
- Drinks Ireland policy priorities for 2024
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Irish Rural Link Co-Operative Society Limited Health
- Presentation on the National Meals on Wheels Network and Meals on Wheels services to members of the Oireachtas in the AV room of Leinster House
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing to Oireachtas members on the 24.09.24 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the Family Resource Centre National Forum’s (FRCNF) calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000, ahead of Budget 2025.
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade
- Mercosur Trade Deal

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 52 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 52 total

Transport 14 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if an independent road maintenance crew can be provided for the Ring of Kerry N70 route, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry; if he will give a commitment that all hedges, trees and bushes will be cut on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46591/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Killarney to Farranfore bypass can now be expedited due to the chronic traffic situation in Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46594/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to direct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to invest finances and resources to correct the horrendous state of roads and footpaths in key towns such as Cahersiveen and Killorglin on the N70 Ring of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans by the Government to extend the South Kerry Greenway through Killorglin to Farranfore and on to both Killarney and Tralee and at the other end to connect Cahersiveen/Renard with the Skellig Ring, Valentia Island, Portmagee, Ballinskelligs, Waterville and onto Kenmare, Killarney and so connect all of the Kerry Greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46605/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a significant increase in funding for the Ring of Kerry N70 road, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry, as 70% of this national secondary road is substandard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46607/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite the south Kerry greenway (details supplied); if it is not opened in the near future, if he will speed up any outstanding payments and accommodation works for adjoining farmers/landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46630/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address the dangerous condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will significantly increase funding for the N86 Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Lispole to Dingle road in 2025 and bring this important national secondary route in County Kerry that caters for large volumes of local and tourist traffic up to modern health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46644/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on a suggested bypass of Killorglin, County Kerry, including an additional bridge crossing over the River Laune; if plans are in place to ease the daily traffic gridlock in this busy town on the N70 Ring of Kerry route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46706/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the proposed Killarney to Farranfore bypass will include the re-location of the Iarnród Éireann railway station in Farranfore, closer to Kerry Airport, presently 1.4km apart, to facilitate ease of transfer of passengers who wish to use both facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46707/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will arrange to invest in the many single-lane bridges throughout Kerry that are too narrow and have deteriorated with age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46708/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if further resources can be provided to Kerry County Council to help expedite the long awaited Bealach Uíbh Ráthaigh/south Kerry greenway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46710/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Iarnród Éireann to provide the long-awaited footbridge between the train and bus stations in Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46713/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to get "greenway ready" for the south Kerry greenway by carrying out a major road overlay in Glenbeigh village as a matter of priority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46714/24]
Health 11 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health what progress has been made in plans to provide a primary care centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46592/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a dedicated Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment facility can be set up, staffed and funded at University Hospital Kerry, adjacent to Killarney National Park, home of Ireland’s largest numbers of deer, largely responsible for the spread of this debilitating disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46597/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health what progress has been made in plans to provide a primary care centre in Killarney, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46606/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the provision of a minor injuries and diagnostic clinic on the grounds of the old District Hospital/Killarney Community Hospital, along with a primary care centre for the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46627/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the chronic waiting times, especially for our senior citizens, who have been left waiting on chairs and trolleys for 24, 48 hours and longer in the accident and emergency department at University Hospital Kerry; if he will he addresses as a matter of urgency the chronic shortage of nurses and doctors there (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46632/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to consider the urgent need for additional nursing staff/home carers to cater for our elderly loved ones, as there is a huge shortfall of required caring staff in Kerry, with Dingle, the Iveragh peninsula, south and east Kerry being particularly badly affected; if he will provide additional nurses/carers to visit them regularly because if the present staff shortage is not dealt with people will need to return to a hospital setting, with all associated additional costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46639/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the stage of the development of a minor injuries clinic for Killarney to improve health services, including accident and emergency in Kerry as a whole; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46711/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if urgent investment will be made to improve waiting lists and bed accommodation numbers/availability and accident and emergency overcrowding and waiting times at University Hospital Kerry, by providing for additional medical staff at all levels there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46712/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE physiotherapists, by grade working in University Hospital Kerry, in 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46718/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of full-time public health nurse posts within CHO4, in 2023 and 2024; the specific geographic area within CHO4 that currently has no public health nurse in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46719/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children on a school dental screening service waiting list, by age in CHO in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46720/24]
Housing 5 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to reinstate the town councils to places such as Tralee, Killarney and Listowel in Kerry; if he will consider further towns for inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46599/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide additional funding for affordable and social housing in County Kerry; if he will introduce a scheme of low-cost sites in all towns across the county such as Killarney, Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Castleisland, Tralee, Dingle, Listowel and Kenmare as such a scheme will help address the housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46635/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine the massive increase in commercial rates whereby, in a large number of cases, they have doubled, trebled and quadrupled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46649/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will request the Valuations Office to reinstate commercial rates levels for businesses that have doubled, trebled and quadrupled, to pre-Covid levels (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46704/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans that are in place to eliminate wandering deer from roads in Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1134/25]
Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to introduce a scheme with immediate effect whereby the arches of bridges are kept clear (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46636/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the plans in place to invest in coastal erosion works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, where massive erosion continues to take place; if the OPW will assist with efforts to put a marram grass programme in place to help save the dunes at Rossbeigh for future generations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46645/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform now that the Castlemaine Harbour pilot study is complete, the plans in place to invest and protect homes and properties, bearing in mind that some of these houses have previously been destroyed as a result of tidal flooding at Cromane Point, Killorglin, County Kerry, where families cannot sleep in their homes when high tides coincide with a storm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46646/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide funding to carry out emergency coastal protection works to the sea wall adjacent to the Lower Road, Valentia Island, County Kerry before it is washed away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1132/25]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to give favourable consideration to a review of an appeal by a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46641/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to give favourable consideration to an appeal by a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46642/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to urgently address the lack of available funding for dancers who have made it to the World Cup, but who have to forfeit their place as there is a lack of funding available to assist with travel and accommodation costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1788/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will abolish the requirement of a means test for Irish citizens in order that they may qualify for a carer’s allowance, to ensure the continuance of this vital service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46598/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance will be provided to the flood victims in Listowel and Killocrim, County Kerry, as a matter of extreme urgency, following the 23 November 2024 disaster that saw upwards of 70 homes destroyed by water; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46634/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently address the criteria for qualifying to participate in community employment schemes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1535/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to prioritise funding for the slipway at Renard Pier, County Kerry, to facilitate a larger ferry and the increasing number of visitors to Valentia Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46596/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will bring to an immediate end the practice of pair trawling; if the six-mile limit will be reinstated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46643/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans that are in place to eliminate wandering deer from roads in Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1133/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when full telephone and broadband reception will be available at Dromid, Waterville and at Ballycleave, Glenbeigh on the N70 Ring of Kerry route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46603/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what plans are in place to progress the Shannon LNG storage facility at Ballylongford in Kerry, now that planning permissions have been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/24]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education to address the overcrowding and expedite the accommodation works in respect of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46637/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will move to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46721/24]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if the VAT rate for the hospitality sector will now be returned to 9%, as that vital industry is struggling all over the country, especially in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46600/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if funding can be sourced to support a not-for-profit group (details supplied) to construct a new build extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46705/24]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans he has in place to address the shocking respite care services in County Kerry, especially for those individuals with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46640/24]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a detailed up-to-date report on a site in Killarney (details supplied) earmarked for development as a training college for the hospitality industry; if this important project for Killarney and County Kerry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46910/24]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will allocate a major increase in local improvement scheme funding to County Kerry and indeed all other Local Authorities who operate local improvement schemes to address issues (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46647/24]

New lobbying 9 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
Ibec Energy and Natural Resources
- Measures to reduce electricity costs and boost competitiveness over the short, medium and long term
Pinnacle Public Affairs Ltd Development and Zoning
- To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 3 votes · 24 questions · 31 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Health 14 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for surgery for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46435/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46895/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46906/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on a staffing matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1009/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a canopy can be erected to the rear of a hospital (details supplied) to protect patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1027/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1237/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of a hospital appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1238/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to expedite a hospital appointment for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1527/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an appointment for surgery will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1533/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health when an appointment will be offered to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1537/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if respite will be expedited for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1608/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 564 of 15 November 2022, the way a person can be reimbursed for a therapy if no alternative product exists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1625/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if an MRI appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2091/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46893/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46894/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if further resources will be provided to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1708/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a representative of Inland Fisheries Ireland will inspect damage being caused on the land of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46912/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when he plans to publish the renewable heat obligation scheme; the reason for the delay in publishing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1033/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on a compensation scheme for forestry affected by a disease (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1203/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will ensure that logs will be debarked coming from Scotland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1240/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Finance his views on matters in relation to inheritance tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1028/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide an update with regard to the Books of Innisfallen potentially being relocated to Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1204/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of an assessment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46341/24]

New lobbying 31 returns

BUPA GLOBAL DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY Taxation
- To discuss status of a Double Tax Agreement between Ireland and Kenya.
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- Request for Meeting on Prioritising Older Person Care in the Programme for Government and congratulate the deputy on their election to Dáil Eireann. We outlined the nursing home sector faces urgent challenges that require immediate attention:Fair Deal Pricing Review, Workforce Challenges,Equal Access to Primary Care Services. Including these in the programme for Government is essential for the sustainability of the nursing home sector.
Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland Community
- Pre-budget and pre-manifesto lobbying
Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Communications with Taoiseach, Tanaiste, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister for Health, Chief Veterinary Officer, and other DPOs, regarding Veterinary Ireland concerns on the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023, and associated Statutory Instrument.
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
Ryanair Transport
- Dublin Airport passenger cap
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Health
- Request to brief political stakeholders on Age 21 legislation
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Programme For Government 2025-2029
Retailers Against Smuggling · 2 returns Finance · Health
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
- Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- Briefing to Oireachtas members on the 24.09.24 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the Family Resource Centre National Forum’s (FRCNF) calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000, ahead of Budget 2025.
Rehab Group · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships.
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Trade
- Mercosur Trade Deal
Local Development Companies Network CLG Community
- Oireachtas Members were invited to an event highlighting issues of interest to disadvantaged communities
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Budget 2025
Irish Beef and Lamb Association · 4 returns Agriculture
- PQ to the Minister: Question No. 510, PQ ref 41353/24 Regarding incorrect scorecards assessments , incorrect commonage maps and what acres cooperation project had the highest number of incorrect acres scorecard notifications sent to farmers.
- P.Q. No. 556 Question ref. 36589/24. Minister to clarify matters regarding Carbon Credits for Agri + Forestry sectors.
- PQ asking Minister what criteria do not allow for the division of a holding/land parcels to draw down DAFM funding in Ireland.
- PQ: Minister to comment: In 2022,’23 +’24, how much money from Pillar1 & Pillar2 has been paid to the following: Total to Farmers for each year? To each individual scheme/year? To the 8 acres coop projects between 1-1-‘22 and 1-7-‘24? How much went to and was retained by DAFM from P1+P2 for admin costs for all the schemes.

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 75 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 75 returns

AONTAS · 2 returns Education and Training
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
- Request to integrate key recommendations from our manifesto into the programme for government of the 34th Dail
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- We were asking for investment in school libraries and policies to support reading for joy for children and young people, locally, nationally, and in school communities
The National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities Social Protection
- Emailed a number of DPOs to inform them of the issues facing the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities (NAS) and to ask for support with our call on Government to include a reference to committing to adequately resourcing NAS to ensure equal access to independent advocacy in the Programme for Government.
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Children and Youth Affairs
- Addressing the staffing crisis in childcare and improving pay.
Chime Education and Training
- Seeking the inclusion of Irish Sign Language as an examination subject in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
The Irish Academy of Engineering Economic Development and Industry
- Request for meeting to discuss Programme for Government
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland · 2 returns Environment · Health
- Correspondence with Government formation teams communicating ACE Ireland's key asks and asking for these to be considered in any Government formation talks.
- Correspondence to relevant political representatives in light of Government Formation talks.
ALONE Health
- Support for services and policies relating to older people in the General Election and Programme for Government
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Representations on Programme for Government
The Prevention and Early Intervention Network Children and Youth Affairs
- As part of our 'Hands Up for Children' campaign, we created both an Election Manifesto and a wish list for the new Programme for Government, all of which are available on our website: https://pein.ie/hands-up-for-children/
The Irish Traveller Movement · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
- Budget 2025, Programme for Government. Safeguarding of programme. Hate Crime legislation advancement
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise awareness of our ILCU Pre-Budget submission
Veterinary Ireland Agriculture
- Invitations to attend and open the Vet24 Veterinary Ireland Joint Conference 12th October 2024.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
CEWEP Ireland Environment
- Recommend policies for inclusion in the programme for government.
Limerick Chamber Economic Development and Industry
- Programme for Government Submission 2025
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environment
- SWAN sent its general election manifesto with 5 key recommendtaions to a number of key politicians before the general election and again when negotiations for the new government took place.
Threshold Housing
- Programme for Government
Sensational Kids CLG Justice and Equality
- Funding for National Child Development Centre
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
- General Election 2024 & Informing priorities for youth work
DCC plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting policy asks to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
Cork Chamber · 3 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Economic Development and Industry · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Offshore Renewable Energy Priorities for Incoming Government
- Cork Chamber Submission for the Programme for Government
- Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
Chartered Accountants Ireland Taxation
- Submission outlining Chartered Accountants Ireland’s policy priorities for the next Programme for Government.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Community
- Seeking to secure HSE funding for Meals on Wheel service in Listowel - Our Lady of Lourdes Conference
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 3 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- To discuss the free school book scheme and alternative education.
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland · 2 returns Trade · Energy and Natural Resources
- EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
- Climate Act and Programme for Gov't
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Meeting to discuss mobile phone and social media in regards to child safety
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) Education and Training
- The Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2024
Womens Aid Justice and Equality
- Sent Women's Aid General Election Manifesto.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engineering Industries Ireland 2024 Election Manifesto
- Life Sciences Strategy
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Education for Sustainability Education and Training
- Climate Literacy and Education
Home and Community Care Ireland Health
- Engagements during the General Election campaign & government formation talks.
Patient Advocacy Service (National Advocacy Service) Health
- Programme for Government
Rehab Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Public Expenditure and Reform
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
- Letter to parties involved in negotiations on Programme for Government
Disability Federation of Ireland Justice and Equality
- DFI General Election Campaign
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Irish Kidney Association Health
- Policy decisions on managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to elected representatives regarding LGI's Manifesto for the 2024 General Election highlighting LGI's policy priorities for rural consumers to support a 'Just Transition' in the decarbonisation of Ireland's off natural gas grid energy, in light of negotiations for the formation of a Government.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- General Election campaign
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT Priorities for General Election
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Friends of the Earth Environment
- Recommendations on Party Manifestos and Government Programme
MKC Communications Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposals on district heating, carbon capture and EU climate goals for inclusion in programme for Government
ENERGY CLOUD Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) Energy and Natural Resources
- Direct engagement with members of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to request that the Programme for Government could include a targeted approach to help those in energy poverty by using technology and surplus renewable energy.
Mercy Law Resource Centre CLG Housing
- Programme for Government - Issued Three Key Asks to Members of Negotiating Teams
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Communications
- Programme for Government Negotiations
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Irish Heart Foundation's Programme for Government recommendations
Social Innovation Growth Fund Ireland Limited trading as Rethink Ireland. Community
- Inclusion in upcoming Programme for Government
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training · Health
- Engaged extensively on promised guidelines on the use of seclusion and restraint in Irish schools
- Held a number of Autism-Friendly Towns Launches / Information Talks across the country attended by designated public officials
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- Information regarding taxation
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Contacted listed DPOs in their capacity as General Election Candidates to support EI's advocacy campaigns if elected to the next Dáil
Huhtamaki Cup Print Ltd. Environment
- Highlighting the key positions and views of IPPCA
Immigrant Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- ICI submission to discussions for Programme for Government
CPSMA Education and Training
- Capitation

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 74 questions · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 74 total

Health 21 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy services in the Tralee and west Kerry area; the number of staff available to manage the list; and the waiting time for initial assessment in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [2098/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children who are on the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy services in the Kerry area; the number of staff who are available to manage the list; and the waiting time for initial assessment in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [2099/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the monitoring, support and evaluation efforts that are put in place when a person is released from the National Forensic Mental Health Service. [46324/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if a number of issues pertaining to a day centre (details supplied) in Dingle will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46462/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the north Kerry CAMHS review; the timeline for delivery; the progress to date; the reasons for the delay; if consideration has been given to expand eligibility criteria for the redress scheme to include those who have already received an apology from the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1748/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on hospital waiting lists in Kerry; to provide a breakdown, per hospital of the number on the waiting list; to provide a breakdown of the average length of time spent on waiting list in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1749/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on adult dental waiting lists in Kerry; to provide a breakdown of the number on the waiting list; to provide a breakdown of the average length of time spent on waiting list in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on child dental waiting lists in Kerry; to provide a breakdown of the number on the waiting list; to provide a breakdown of the average length of time spent on waiting list; in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1751/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on CAMHS waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by the number of months they have been waiting, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the current inpatient waiting lists in University Hospital Kerry, by specialty, in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1885/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists, per grade and per LHO; the population size they serve, employed in the CHO 4 primary care child and adolescent psychology services, in tabular form. [1887/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of additional psychology staff, per grade, his Department is committing to recruiting to address the crisis in primary care psychology waiting lists in CHO 4; and when he expects this recruitment drive to commence, in tabular form. [1888/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the total number of children and adolescents waiting for an appointment with the CHO 4 primary care psychology service in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1889/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the number of HSE vacancies in Kerry, broken down by location and specialism, in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1900/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting lists for CAHMS in CH04, broken down by county or local area, and by 3-, 6-, 9-, 12-, 18- and 24-month categories, in tabular form [1939/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons within CHO 4 on a waiting list for dental service in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1940/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the budgetary allocations to CAMHS psychology in CHO 4 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [1941/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE child and adolescent psychiatrists employed at CAMHS mental health intellectual disability services within CHO 4 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [1942/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the average emergency department waiting times, broken down by hospital, in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1994/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the average emergency department waiting times in Kerry in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1995/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the current outpatient waiting lists in University Hospital Kerry, by specialty, in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1996/25]
Justice 20 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if a visa application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46313/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she plans to change the fees charged for citizenship through naturalisation. [46314/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the reasoning for hiring an additional 5,000 Gardaí in the draft Programme for Government; her views on whether this will be adequate to fulfil the State’s policing requirement; if consideration was given to hiring 6,000 Gardaí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1724/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for a decision on the establishment of a second Garda training college; the factors to be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1725/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if her proposal to ban face coverings at protests will be an outright ban, as per the proposal in the draft Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1728/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the proposal contained within the draft Programme for Government to ‘consider’ a ban on protests outside private homes; the factors that will be used to determine the decision; to outline the timeline for decision; if there are plans to introduce new legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1736/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the proposal contained within the draft Programme for Government to “review the sentences for those involved in the supply of drugs to ensure that the punishment imposed reflects the destruction and devastation that those in drugs in drugs impose on our communities”; if and how sentences will be increased and or decreased under this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1740/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the proposal contained within the draft Programme for Government to “expand existing prison capacity by 1,500 spaces”; her views on whether this will be sufficient capacity over the lifetime of this Government; how this increase will be staged; and the additional/alternative measures that were considered in addition to increase prison capacity and or reduce prison overcrowding. [1741/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the proposal contained within the draft Programme for Government to enact legislation to establish a modern, fit-for-purpose coronial system and ensure that all coronial appointments are made following a public recruitment process; to outline a timeline for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1742/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to provide a timeframe for the recruitment of additional reservists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1743/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice number of domestic abuse refuge beds in Kerry in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [1884/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of juvenile liaison officers, by rank, attached to the Kerry Garda division in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1931/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí in Kerry who have left the force in each year since 2020, in tabular form. [1932/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí, by county, who have left the force in each year since 2020, in tabular form. [1933/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to provide a breakdown of the number of Garda officers, by rank, attached to all Kerry Garda stations in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of Garda officers who retired from Meath east Garda stations in the same period, in tabular form. [1934/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice if she has ever sought a review of the Garda resource allocation model to ensure a fair distribution of Gardaí across the State; if so, the date on which this was requested; the terms of the review and the date on which it was or will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1935/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the measures taken to roll out the voluntary restorative justice programme; what additional measures, if any, will be taken as part of the new Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1936/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the latest intake into the Garda reserve. [2000/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice to provide an updated timeline for the Civil Legal Aid Review; and when she expects it to be concluded and the report published. [2003/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice the current waiting times for citizenship applications in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2097/25]
Housing 9 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of the social housing waiting list in Kerry, in tabular form; how many children are on the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1896/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons in receipt of the HAP payment in county Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1897/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his intention to address the issue of dereliction in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1898/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address the issue of vacancy in County Kerry; the measures he is taking to encourage increased registration of vacant properties and the collection of the vacant sites levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1899/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of WTE vacant homes officers employed, by local authority, in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1901/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant properties, by county, in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1902/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a breakdown of targets for Kerry for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and for each year out to 2030, in tabular form; if and when these targets have been revised over the lifetime of this Government; to provide an update with regard to any proposed revisions upward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1927/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of LIHAF applications received for Kerry since its inception; the number that were approved and not approved, respectively; the status of all approved applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1928/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of persons who are homeless in County Kerry; to provide a breakdown of the number of homeless persons in County Kerry in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1929/25]
Education 8 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the capacity to cater for children with special needs in the education system in Kerry; the number of special needs classes in secondary schools; the proportion of secondary schools that have special needs classes; the number of SNAs currently in employment; the number of children with SENs this caters for; the proportion of primary schools that have special needs classes; the number of SNAs currently in employment; the number of children with SENs this caters for; if she is satisfied that the education needs of children with SENs are being met in a secondary education setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1746/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the number of school places for children with special educational needs in County Kerry in each of the years 2020 to 2024, broken down by primary and secondary school places, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1747/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education to provide a breakdown of the number of primary school teachers employed in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; the number of vacancies in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1891/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education to provide a breakdown of the number of secondary school teachers employed in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; the number of vacancies in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1892/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education to provide a breakdown of the number of SNAs employed in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; the number of vacancies in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1893/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education the number of primary school students enrolled in Kerry schools in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1894/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education the number of secondary school students enrolled in Kerry schools in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [1895/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education the number of school transport places available in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1999/25]
Children 6 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a number of matters related to funding for a support centre (details supplied) will be examined. [46463/24]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if assessments of need in CHO 4 are carried out by HSE staff or are outsourced to private clinicians; and, if the latter, to provide details of funding for this service. [1886/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the HSE funds adult disabilities day care centres within CHO 4 that are opened on the weekends; and, if so, the location of same, in tabular form. [1937/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on State-supported accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine; the measures to support those who are no longer eligible for State-supported accommodation and therefore will be required to leave their current residences; how many people this will impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2069/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children who are on the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy services in the Tralee and west Kerry area; the number of staff available to manage the list; and the waiting time for initial assessment in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [2098/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children on the waiting list for paediatric occupational therapy services in the Kerry area; the number of staff available to manage the list; and the waiting time for initial assessment in the years 2019 to date, in tabular form. [2099/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance to outline the planned increases to the carbon tax over the next five years, per fuel, in tabular form; if halting the carbon tax increases was considered as part of the draft Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1723/25]
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Finance if he would consider lowering the VAT rate for domestically and sustainably produced wood pellet products, firewood stove, pellet stove and pellet boilers. [2002/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of households that availed of the grant as part of the SEAI’s warmer home scheme in Kerry, broken down by pre and post-BER; the average waiting time; the number of applications that were rejected in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1882/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW will respond to a number of matters linked to the flooding in Killocrim, Listowel (details supplied). [46321/24]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Employment the measures the incoming Government plans to introduce to regulate the use of artificial intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1739/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline what measures have been taken to improve sporting facilities in Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2001/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in each county in receipt of the carer’s support grant in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1930/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected publication date for the results of the public consultation on trawling activity inside the six nautical mile zone and the baselines, which closed in April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1327/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of purpose-built student accommodation units available in Kerry in each of the years 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1998/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-01-22 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the towns within Kerry that were funded for works under the rural regeneration and development fund in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1997/25]

New lobbying 35 returns

SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Lobbying candidates in the general election to sign a pledge for the Respect at Work Campaign
BUPA GLOBAL DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY Taxation
- To discuss status of a Double Tax Agreement between Ireland and Kenya.
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- INMO Pre-Budget Submission for 2025 Budget
Community Law & Mediation · 2 returns Justice and Equality
- Meetings to outline Community Law & Mediation’s election manifesto priorities focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid), climate and housing priorities.
- Email correspondance to outline Community Law & Mediation’s Programme for Government priorities focusing on access to justice (civil legal aid) and climate.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 4 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Alcohol policy development in relation to a new strategy for alcohol and the establishment of an Alcohol Office
- Funding for alcohol services
- Sale of Alcohol Bill/Intoxicating Liquor Bill
- Alcohol and crime report from AAI
Bauer Media Audio Ireland Justice and Equality
- Introduction to Bauer & the challenges for the broadcast sector, including the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022
Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers Justice and Equality
- Delivered a cover letter outlining the benefits of the SLP and a document containing letters of support for the SLP Bill from over 100 auctioneers and estate agents.
The Irish Hospice Foundation · 3 returns Health · Employment · Justice and Equality
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included implementation of the National Adult Palliative Care Policy and development of a register for Advance Healthcare Directives.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included developing legislation for statutory bereavement leave.
- Highlighting issues that Irish Hospice Foundation would like to have included in the next Programme for Government. These included reform of the coroners service.
Christian Aid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Human rights in Israel & the occupied Palestinian territory (IOPT)
Retailers Against Smuggling Finance
- Seek greater Government action on smuggling
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Radiation therapy services
- General Election campaign
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland Foreign Affairs
- We emailed the 220 public representatives - TDs and Senators - to ask them to sign a statement - "Join UN Rapporteurs to help protect Baha'i Women in Iran."
Communications Workers' Union (CWU) Employment
- Respect at Work Campaign. Lobby to introduce legislation to meaningfully transpose the AMWD
Reduced Risk Products Association Company Limited Health
- The Reduced Risk Products Association conducted analysis of Census 2022 and the results of the Healthy Ireland Survey 2024 to examine the likely implications of proposed restrictions on flavoured vapes for adult vapers including smokers who rely on vapes to quit or reduce their smoking returning to smoking, with consequent impacts on deaths from smoking. This analysis was prepared on a Dail constituency basis and sent to all members of Dáil Eireann.
National Youth Council of Ireland Justice and Equality
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Rehab's Election Manifesto sent to Political Parties and Candidates in upcoming General Election and participation in NDSA Election Hustings
Irish Red Cross Social Protection
- Communications in relation to the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) Programme
National LGBT Federation Justice and Equality
- Hate Offences Act 2024
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Law Society of Ireland Justice and Equality
- The Family Courts Bill
mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Taxation
- Outreach to share concerns in the taxi industry regarding VAT liabilities for taxi drivers, the potential impact on drivers' livelihoods, and the need for specific guidance on this issue.
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- IPRT Pre-Budget Submission 2025 asks
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Delivery of clean, homegrown, Irish energy
Irish Council for Civil Liberties · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill
- Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024
- Mental Health Bill (2024)
- ICCL Election Manifesto Asks