Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 3 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 3 Mar – 9 Mar 2025 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 61 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Oideachas trí Mheán na Gaeilge: Tairiscint (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]

2025-03-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–70

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 87–71

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Waste in Public Expenditure

2025-03-05 · 3 votes

A sub-amendment · motion failed 56–102

Voted for 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 90–69

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 90–69

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-03-04 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 93–66

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 42 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 42 total

Tourism 14 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will list the recipients of the €15 million live performance restart grant scheme, identifying each recipient that had previously received funding under the live performance support schemes; the amount of the funding that went to previous live performance support schemes recipients; and the amount that went to new first time recipients, in tabular form. [9101/25]
- 2025-03-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil comhlachtaí forordaithe don dualgas chun ainm agus seoladh Gaeilge an duine, síntí fada san áireamh, a úsáid agus a thaifead i gceart, de réir Alt 9A d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 mar a leasaíodh i 2021; má tá, cén comhlachtaí atá an dualgas seo orthu; muna bhfuil, cén dáta faoina mbeidh feidhm ag an bhforáil seo ar chomhlachtaí. [9235/25]
- 2025-03-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén fáth nár roghnaíodh dáta go fóill faoina mbeidh oifigigh státsheirbhíse ag feidhmiú trí Ghaeilge sa Ghaeltacht de réir an amchláir atá leagtha amach in Alt 18E d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 mar a leasaíodh in 2021; agus an dtabharfaidh sé an dáta faoina roghnóidh sé dáta. [9236/25]
- 2025-03-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén dáta faoina mbeidh Plean Gníomhaíochta i bhfeidhm a dhéanfaidh seirbhísí a shainaithint agus straitéis a shonrú de réir Alt 18C d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 mar a leasaíodh in 2021, agus atá geallta sa Phlean Náisiúnta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge a foilsíodh i mí Dheireadh Fómhair nach ndéanann na rudaí sin a bhí le déanamh de réir Alt 18C. [9237/25]
- 2025-03-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén dáta faoina mbeidh na Caighdeáin Teanga foilsithe de réir Alt 19A d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 mar a leasaíodh in 2021; an bhfuil na Caighdeáin dréachtaithe go fóill mar a bhí geallta roimh achtú an Achta sin in 2021; agus an mbeidh feidhm fós ag Scéimeanna Teanga na gcomhlachtaí poiblí go dtí go mbeidh feidhm ag na Caighdeáin atá chun teacht i gcomharba orthu. [9238/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the date his Department was first made aware of the National Gallery of Ireland’s plans to purchase an x-ray scanner in 2017; if his Department provided sign-off for the expenditure or oversight for the project; if the then-Minister was aware; if she provided sign-off; when the Department and the Minister were first made aware of the inability to house the scanner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9356/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9974/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán Chun a fhiafraí den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad é an moill anois ar Bille Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú) 2024 agus cén leasuithe atá i gceist aige a dhéanamh ag staid an Choiste; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10177/25]
- 2025-03-06 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén réiteach sealadach atá beartaithe aige, fad is atá réiteach fadtéarmach á lorg, chun a chinntiú nach mbeidh eagraíochtaí agus grúpaí pobail Gaeilge thíos leis toisc ciorruithe de €800,000 orthu ó Fhoras na Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10182/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the precise date on which his Department was first made aware of problems with the IT project of the Arts Council; if he is satisfied with the decision by his Department’s officials not to inform the then Minister or Secretary General of the problems and the associated financial loss of almost €7 million; who is being held responsible for this waste; and what the consequences, if any, will be. [10183/25]
- 2025-03-06 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an aithneoidh sé go bhfuil géarchéim ar leith ag cur le bánú na Gaeltachta mar thoradh ar easpa tithíochta; an ndéanfaidh sé dáta agus sonraí a thabhairt maidir leis an bplé deireanach a bhí ag a Roinn leis an Roinn Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta maidir leis na treoirlínte don phleanáil sa Ghaeltacht a bhí geallta faoin Rialtas deireanach; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10184/25]
- 2025-03-06 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén dáta faoina mbeidh gach foráil d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021 curtha i bhfeidhm iarbhír ag an Rialtas, agus an aithníonn sé go bhfuil an dlí sin á shárú faoi láthair. [10187/25]
- 2025-03-06 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhfuil sé i gceist aige gealltanas iar-Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta a chomhlíonadh chun Scéim Labhairt na Gaeilge a thabhairt ar ais. [10186/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the precise date on which his Department officials were made aware of the National Gallery of Ireland's inability to house its newly purchased €125,000 scanner; who was informed; the consequences there will be; how the scanner has been stored since purchase; the cost of storage; the plans his Department has to house an operating scanner; if this is part of a larger building programme for the gallery; and if so, when this will commence and be completed. [10185/25]
Transport 5 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the current plans to enhance Dublin city’s rail network, Dart, Arrow and Luas included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the entire Irish motorway network is in line with EU regulations, which proposes a maximum distance of 60 kilometres between service areas on a motorway; if not, when the gaps in the motorway service stations will be filled, especially given the shift towards fully electric vehicles; and whether all service stations in the network will be required to have a minimum number of super-fast charging points. [6766/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the reason that when a taxi licence lapses for more than two years, the only licence available is the substantially costlier wheelchair accessible licence; if consideration has been given to temporarily suspending the rule (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9062/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure that there are sufficient EV chargers in the Chapelizod area of Dublin 20, given the severe lack of same for many locals who live in apartments and houses with drive-ins, who cannot charge their vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9186/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Transport cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9970/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive surgery. [9080/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Sláinte cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aici agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9983/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the current commenced or planned construction projects on the St. James's Hospital campus; the purpose of same; the start and expected completion dates; the estimated cost of each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8897/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts for public health nurses in Dublin 8, 10 and 12; the length of time each post has been vacant; and the effect on local services as a consequence of same. [8896/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the current estimate on the final cost of the new National Children’s Hospital, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5045/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the role his Department and the Office of Public Works played in the decision of the National Gallery of Ireland to purchase an x-ray scanner in 2017; what plans had been discussed with the Office of Public Works on the housing of such a scanner in advance of the purchase and what became of these plans; if the cost of housing the x-ray scanner was discussed or agreed by the Office of Public Works or his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9355/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Seachadta ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, agus Athchóirithe cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9968/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the reason school secretaries are not part of the public sector pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9202/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aici agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9972/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-03-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta cén dáta faoina bhfuil sé i gceist aige tosach feidhme a thabhairt don Acht um Pleanáil agus Forbairt, 2024, go háirithe Alt 6 chun an tAcht um Pleanáil agus Forbairt, 2000 a aisghairm; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [8982/25]
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9967/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Taoiseach cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9986/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9984/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Comhshaoil, Aeráide agus Cumarsáide cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9964/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den an Tánaiste agus Aire Cosanta cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9963/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Airgeadais cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9962/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Fiontar, Trádála agus Fostaíochta cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9965/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Coimirce Sóisialaí cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9969/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Dlí agus Cirt cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9966/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9961/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aici agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9971/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9973/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-03-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail cad é líon foirne a Roinne agus cé mhéad díobh sin atá inniúlach sa Ghaeilge; agus cad iad na bearta atá á ndéanamh aige agus ag a Roinn chun an céatadán Gaeilgeoirí sin a ardú. [9985/25]

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 4 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority to reassess BusConnects plans for the bus services in Bluebell and Inchicore, particularly the cessation of the 68, 69 and 13 buses which are to be replaced with an hourly bus service, to ensure any changes improve the bus service along the G, C and D spines and do not lead to a reduction of service in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9400/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport the total number of buses that currently service the Ballyfermot, Inchicore and Bluebell areas; the hourly breakdown of how often these buses run through these areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9338/25]
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport the total number of buses under the new BusConnects plan, particularly the G, C and D spines, that will service the Ballyfermot, Inchicore and Bluebell areas; the hourly breakdown of how often these buses run through these areas, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9339/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education and disability will meet next. [7810/25]

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 6 votes · 14 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Education 9 questions
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for a list of the primary and post primary schools in Dublin south central, in tabular form. [10268/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for alternative educational settings such as a service (details supplied) that are available throughout the country, in tabular form. [10269/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for the status on a new multi-denominational secondary school for Dublin 8. [10270/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her plan to support a school community (details supplied) in the transition to a Gaelcholáiste; the plan to ensure that staff do not lose their jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10271/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for the status update on the plan to provide a Gaelcholáiste for Dublin 2, 4, 6 and 8 after the rejection of the plan from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10272/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for an update on her plans to increase the number of multi-denominational schools by 2030. [10278/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for the status on the national parental survey on school patronage. [10279/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her plan to hold a citizens' assembly on the future of education during her term. [10280/25]
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education on her plans to amend S37(1) of the employment equality act to prohibit discrimination against teachers on the grounds of religion. [10281/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport the status of the DART Southwest plans; if there will be a station in Ballyfermot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10275/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is accurately classified in their receipt of disability allowance. [10274/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of her plans for affordable childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10276/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the lack of psychiatry supports in a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10277/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-06 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plan to provide pay parity for tutors in the adult education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10273/25]

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Transport 1 question
- 2025-03-04 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport when legislation will be introduced to regulate horses and horses drawing carriages in Dublin city centre. [8986/25]