Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 3 Feb

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 3 Feb – 9 Feb 2025 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 96 questions · 2 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-02-05 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 97–72

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2025: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny

2025-02-05 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 93–69

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 2 votes · 35 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 35 total

Housing 5 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the housing supports that are available to persons suffering from mental health issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the issue of voter registration will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2306/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that are being taken to ensure the delivery of 60,000 homes annually, including the increased use of modular construction methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3578/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if measures will be introduced to strengthen renters’ rights, including increasing RTB powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if reforms to planning regulations will be considered to facilitate the conversion of derelict buildings and vacant spaces above shops into residential units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3580/25]
Justice 5 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the measures that are being introduced to increase the Garda presence in Dublin city centre and address crime and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3596/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the actions that are being taken to combat drug-related crime and gang activity in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3597/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the long delays in the An Garda Síochána recruitment process and once qualified, the reason for delays in the induction process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3598/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the measures that are being taken to expedite the induction of qualified candidates to An Garda Síochána who have been waiting for an extended period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3599/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if there is any possibility of prioritising applicants for An Garda Síochána who have already completed their training and are simply awaiting a start date, as opposed to requiring them to reapply and face further delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3600/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the plans going forward for the approval of the psychiatric medication lumateperone (details supplied) for the treatment of bipolar disorder as part of the drug repayment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2145/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent vacancies across ophthalmology in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3581/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to expand access to mental health services given the high rates of mental illness in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3582/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline to reduce the waiting list for children requiring urgent scoliosis surgeries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3583/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to Beaumont Hospital, St. Francis Hospice, and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Raheny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3584/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being taken to increase the frequency and reliability of buses, trains, and trams, particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3588/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if additional subsidies or fare reductions will be introduced to improve the affordability of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3589/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if all public transport infrastructure will be required to meet accessibility standards, particularly for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education the measures that are being taken to address the shortage of special needs assistants, particularly for students with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3585/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if plans are in place to increase access to Gaelscoileanna in response to growing parental demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3586/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if additional resources will be allocated to school-based mental health services to support students experiencing anxiety and depression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3587/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a State pension which has been declined due to insufficient contributions; if an application can be made if the rest of the contributions are paid off (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3577/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a second-tier child benefit payment will be introduced for low-income families in response to the high levels of child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3591/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the additional supports that are being considered to improve employment opportunities and social welfare provisions for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3592/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the improvements that are being made to disability services, including personal assistant hours and respite care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3601/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the way delays in disability assessments for children are being addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3602/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if structured planning in relation to immigration will be improved, including investment in infrastructure to support integration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3603/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance the measures that will be introduced to reduce taxation on rental income to encourage more landlords to remain in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3579/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will examine the lack of investing options for parents (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2294/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports that are being offered to small businesses to promote local economic growth and job creation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3604/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if measures will be introduced to encourage consumers to shop locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3605/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional supports will be provided to promote the Irish language in schools and public life; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding available for community sports facilities and recreational spaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3607/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps being taken to develop offshore renewable energy and green hydrogen potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3595/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will support the expansion of oyster farms as a means of improving water quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3594/25]

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 2 votes · 10 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Children 5 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of legal actions taken against her Department due to a child not receiving an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe since 2020, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2785/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount paid out in legal fees by her Department due to legal actions being taken by parents of a child not receiving an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe since 2020, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2786/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to address the issue where vulnerable children are left at risk as the courts are repeatedly told that there are no available placements in either foster care or residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2913/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being taken to reduce the reliance by Tusla on special emergency arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2914/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to address systemic child protection issues, as outlined by the courts, in particular the lack of available placements, a shortage of qualified social workers, delays in accessing necessary support services, and therapeutic interventions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2915/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-scooters that have been confiscated by Gardaí nationwide in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2146/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-scooters related fines that have been issued by Gardaí nationwide in each of the years 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2147/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice for an update from the Courts Service on the progress of the e-probate project under the Courts Modernisation Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2347/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will accept the invitation to visit a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3230/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms, if any, available for cost rental tenants to transfer property to another cost rental unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2160/25]

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 2 votes · 43 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 43 total

Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on plans for a Garda station at Clongriffin, north Dublin; when it is expected this Garda station will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2476/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if there are any plans that housing organisations which are listed on the approved housing bodies register be prescribed as bodies which are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2676/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3202/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3220/25]
Education 4 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education when a place in a local secondary school will be available for a child (details supplied) who requires a place in a mainstream school with SNA support; the steps being taken to ensure that this child has a place in a local secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2677/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the plans in place for a new special needs school at a location (details supplied); the time frame for the completion of works; whether the new building will be a temporary or permanent structure; the number of students it is envisaged this school will accommodate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3174/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3193/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3211/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3207/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3225/25]
- 2025-02-06 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the actions that are being taken to ensure that a private bus operator (details supplied) meets its obligations of providing a reliable service on the N6 route in north Dublin; what action or penalties will be taken if the operator continues to fail to meet its obligations on this and other routes; if he plans to review or reverse the privatisation of bus routes in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3629/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3201/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3219/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice how many Garda recruits who completed their training in 2023 and 2024 are still awaiting a start date; the average wait time between the completion of training and start date; the measures being taken to overcome delays in the recruitment process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3491/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3199/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3217/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health when the freeze on public health nurses conducting developmental checks for all children in the Killester/Millmount area in Dublin will end; what steps are being taken to ensure the timely resumption of this vital service; the measures being taken to ensure adequate staffing levels within the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3227/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if his Department or any body under its aegis currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; and the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form. [3205/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Taoiseach if his Department or any body under its aegis currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; and the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form. [3223/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3197/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3195/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3192/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3210/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3196/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3214/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3194/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and-or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3212/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3206/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3224/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3200/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3218/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3204/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3222/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3190/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3208/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3191/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3209/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3198/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3216/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department or any body under its aegis currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to private companies; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3203/25]
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department or any body under its aegis currently directly employs cleaners and/or service officers; if so, the number of staff employed in each role; the value and length of any related contract, by body, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3221/25]

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 2 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-02-06 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the reason the long-term illness scheme is limited to mental health conditions for persons under 16 years-of-age; whether she has plans to extend this beyond 16 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3908/25]
- 2025-02-06 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the reason a medication (details supplied) is excluded from the drugs payment scheme, as it is a necessary medication for people diagnosed with bipolar disorder to treat depressive episodes; whether its inclusion in the scheme will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3909/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-02-06 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education to provide a progress update on a school building project (details supplied); to itemise the activities undertaken in 2024, and to outline the capital funding allocated to it. [3910/25]

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 2 votes · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Finance 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward measures to change the tax treatment of exchange traded funds in view of the funds review published by his Department in October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3229/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position regarding the building of a new Garda divisional headquarters in Northern Cross, Dublin 17; and when this project will move to the next stage. [3438/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education the number of planning applications there have been in relation to the new school building for a school (details supplied) since it was sanctioned; the reason it has taken so long to deliver; the stage the process the development is at; the further number of stages that are involved in the project; if the design team has completed its work; when construction will commence and be completed; if the Minister will visit the school to allay the concerns of staff, students and parents in relation to ongoing delays in the delivery of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2438/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the number of fixed penalty notices that Gardaí issued for parking on double yellow lines on Newbrook Road, Dublin 13 in 2024 and to date in 2025. [3437/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-02-05 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the provision of a new accident and emergency department at Beaumont Hospital; and when this project will move to the next stage. [3439/25]