Cavan-Monaghan — week of Mon, 24 Mar

What your Cavan-Monaghan TDs did this week

Mon, 24 Mar – 30 Mar 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 127 questions · 3 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Céim an Choiste

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted for 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted for 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–71

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

The motion · motion passed 87–70

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality

2025-03-26 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–69

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 47–109

Voted for 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Voted against 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

The motion · motion passed 110–47

Voted for 3 Brendan Smith · David Maxwell · Niamh Smyth

Voted against 2 Cathy Bennett · Matt Carthy

Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Foreign 6 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update on the outcomes of recent discussions between Ireland and the United Nations concerning the facilitation and delivery of food aid to Gaza, especially in light of the severe restrictions reported by humanitarian organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14389/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the specific measures has Ireland advocated for at EU level to ensure the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, into Gaza, considering the blockades preventing the delivery of much needed supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14390/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs given Ireland’s recent pledge of €20 million to UNRWA to provide additional humanitarian aid to Gaza, to outline how this funding will be effectively implemented in light of the growing difficulties in delivering aid to Gaza; the steps being taken to ensure that this aid reaches those most in need, given the obstacles and blockages to the delivery of aid into the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14391/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if changes will be made to the processing of passport applications where there is a requirement for the Passport Office to contact a Garda station to verify documentation submitted as part of the application; if he is aware that in many instances officials are calling Garda stations and getting no reply as many stations are not open on a regular basis or taking phone calls and this is delaying the processing of applications and at times causing delays for applicants in having their applications processed in a timely manner; if he will accept that this system is not adequate to ensure a proper service for the public; when the system will be amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14556/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14582/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there is continuous contact at political and official level with international organisations, including the United Nations and the European Union, concerning the appalling atrocities inflicted on innocent people in Gaza; and also concerning the blocking of essential aid from delivery into Gaza taking into account recent comments of a UN Official where it was stated “for two weeks now, our food supplies are rotting at the borders, the medicines are expiring, the water’s been cut off, the power’s been cut off - and all that to punish civilians further”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14601/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will give urgent consideration to the inclusion of a school in a programme (details supplied) as it would be extremely beneficial for the pupils and this diverse school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14455/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if she will give urgent consideration to the inclusion of a school in a programme (details supplied) as such a development would be extremely beneficial for the pupils and this diverse school community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14458/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if additional funding is being provided to her Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14578/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if specific training will be provided for teachers of children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14901/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education if additional training and additional supports will be provided for teachers in special classes and for teachers working with children with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14906/25]
Justice 4 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if there are adequate checks at ports and airports in relation to the movement of persons to this State; the proposals to install new technology for checking the identity of persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13778/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14586/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in an investigation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14962/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice the progress to date in restoring a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14963/25]
Enterprise 4 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14579/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in view of the recent ESRI report on the adverse impact on the economy if tariffs were imposed by the United States, the measures being prepared to protect employment in sectors that are heavily dependent on export markets and the impact on the economy in general; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14603/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the additional supports that will be provided to support the retail sector, particularly small and medium size enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14960/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional supports will be provided for the retail sector taking into account the particular pressures on this sector due to the increasing prevalence of shopping through international online enterprises and its adverse impact on Irish retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14961/25]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current status of a project, and when it will proceed to the next stage (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14288/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14583/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure that any additional financial support for students at further and higher education level are also made available to students from this State studying outside our jurisdiction, such as in Northern Ireland and in Britain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14303/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projects for Further Education Colleges that will be progressed in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14302/25]
Rural 3 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14588/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if financial assistance will be provided towards the repair of community facilities that were damaged as a result of storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14611/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if additional funding will be provided to his Department this year to meet additional costs arising from storm Éowyn; if such funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14610/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the engagements he has had with the National Emergency Coordination Group in the days before, during and after Storm Éowyn. [10847/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14590/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14592/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that additional funding will be made available this year for the non-national road network in counties Cavan and Monaghan in view of the urgent need to carry out essential repairs and upgrade the road network taking into account the considerable damage caused to roads by increased rainfall and poor weather in recent years, the increase in traffic volumes due to more economic activity and population increase, and the substantial additional costs in construction products over recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14969/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give detailed consideration to the issues outlined in correspondence from a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14274/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14562/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14580/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14564/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Finance if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14581/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14587/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14591/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14585/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if additional funding is being provided to his Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14589/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if additional funding is being provided to her Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14563/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if additional funding is being provided to her Department this year due to additional expenditure arising following storm Éowyn; if additional funding is provided, the programmes and schemes that will benefit from this additional expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14584/25]

Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin 7 votes · 2 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of farmers in Cavan and Monaghan impacted by delays to ACRES payments to date; the number who still have not been paid; the reason for such delays; when payments are expected to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13739/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the success of new regulations introduced to combat bovine tuberculosis since 2020; the new measures he intends to introduce in support of bovine tuberculosis eradication; the supports he intends to make available to farmers to ensure that they do not alone bear the financial burden of the implementation of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13738/25]

David Maxwell — Fine Gael 7 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Polio Survivors Ireland Social Protection
- PQ to extend cost of disability payment to those on the state pension with disabilities

Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin 7 votes · 64 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 64 total

Justice 27 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of rapes and sexual assaults that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14008/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of violent assaults that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14009/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of murder, attempted murder and manslaughter that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14010/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of failing to remain at the scene of an accident that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14011/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of armed robberies that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14012/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases of offences under section 9 possession of knives and other articles of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990, that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail in each of the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14014/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of times in each of the past three years that the DPP has appealed decisions to grant bail, and the number of times in each of the past three years that the DPP has appealed conditions of bail, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14015/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the work of the An Garda Síochána recruitment training capacity planning group, including any plans for the establishment of a second Garda training college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14016/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the details of all new Garda stations planned to be commenced within the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14017/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who did not satisfy fit the physical competence test in each of the last five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14018/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who did not satisfy the educational requirements in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14019/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to an Garda Síochána who did not satisfy the requirement to be of good character in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14020/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to an Garda Síochána who failed the substance misuse test in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14021/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who failed the medical assessment in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14022/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to an Garda Síochána who failed the vetting process in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14023/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who did not pass the online verbal and numerical reasoning tests and written exercises in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who did not pass the interview process in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number and percentage of applicants to An Garda Síochána who did not pass the eligibility checks in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14026/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the number of judicial reviews taken against decisions of the International Protection Office or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal in the years 2019 to date, by year and by outcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14027/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the status of local community safety partnerships in each local authority and Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14170/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice when he expects that each local community safety partnership will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14171/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the role he plans for elected representatives, local councillors and Oireachtas members, within the local community safety partnership structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14172/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if he will advise local authorities to re-establish joint policing committees until such stage as local community safety partnership structures are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14173/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if there are joint policing committees operating until such stage as local community safety partnership structures are in place; the local authorities where this is the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14174/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice the annual cost of delivering an additional 500 community Gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14282/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice if the Garda recruitment campaign was advertised in the North of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 541 of 4 March 2025, regarding the number of crimes that were recorded where the suspected offenders were on bail, to outline the breakdown of the other 41% of offence types committed by offenders on bail for 2024 for which detail was not given in that reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14284/25]
Health 17 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of systems analysis review reports, or similar reviews, which were carried out in respect of occurrences at each psychiatric hospital or unit from 2016 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number therein that were commissioned following the death of a patient, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13756/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the staff allocated to the home based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service at present, by title, discipline, grade; those positions which are currently unfilled; the corresponding figures for March 2020, March 2021, March 2022, March 2023 and March 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13757/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current risk assessment and management policies that guide the home based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service; when these policies were last revised; if there are plans to review these policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13758/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if the home-based treatment team in Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service operates a specific discharge safety plan; if such a plan mandates active service user participation and-or the participation of family members and interested third parties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13759/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an early intervention in psychosis (EIP) service operates within Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service; the date that this EIP service was established; the number of users that have been referred to this service in each month since its establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13760/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total current funding allocation and the final expenditure for Cavan Monaghan mental health service for each of the years 2020 to 2024; the current funding allocation for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13761/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total capital funding allocation and the final expenditure for Cavan Monaghan mental health service for each of the years 2020 to 2024; the capital funding allocation for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13762/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed new purpose-built acute psychiatric admission unit on the grounds of Cavan General Hospital; when work will commence on this project; when it is expected to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13763/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will review the decision by the HSE not to share the records held by Cavan Monaghan mental health services in respect of a person (details supplied) who died by suicide on 18 November 2020, having been discharged from the psychiatric unit at Cavan Hospital with their family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13764/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health to outline, given that the stated reason for the decision of HSE not to share the records held by Cavan Monaghan mental health services in respect of a person (details supplied) who died by suicide on 18 November 2020 having been discharged from the psychiatric unit at Cavan Hospital with their family, is based on the position that the person expressly stated that they did not wish for their file to be shared with their family, the date and manner in which the person stated this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13765/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if an early intervention in psychosis information pack is made available to family members of patients attending Cavan Monaghan mental health service; if so, the number of families that have received such information packs in each year since 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13766/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of community support and peer support workers that are currently employed with the home based treatment team at Cavan Monaghan mental health service; if there are any vacancies of these posts at present; if there are proposals to employ additional such posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13767/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the community response plans that guide Cavan Monaghan mental health service following suicides; when the current plans were established and revised; if there are proposals to review these plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13768/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if a review was undertaken within Cavan Monaghan mental health service on the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the service and on service-users; if recommendations were made by any such review; the status of any such recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13769/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are proposal to further improve WiFi and mobile phone coverage at Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13770/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the staff allocated to the Psychiatric Unit at Cavan General Hospital at present, by title, discipline and grade; those positions which are currently unfilled; the corresponding figures for March 2020, March 2021, March 2022, March 2023 and March 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13771/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of patients that were admitted to the Psychiatric Unit at Cavan General Hospital in each month since January 2020; the number therein that were involuntary admissions; the number that were admitted of periods of less than 24 hours, more than one day, less than two days, more than two days, less than three days, three to five days, five to seven days, one to two weeks, two to three weeks, three to four weeks, four to eight weeks, more than eight weeks, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13772/25]
Children 6 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 773 of 25 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14468/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 774 of 7 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14469/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 775 of 25 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14470/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 777 of 25 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14471/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 778 of 25 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14472/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 779 of 25 February 2025, when a substantive response will issue from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14473/25]
Social 4 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection when the bereavement grant to help defray funeral costs was discontinued; if there are plans to introduce a similar grant support in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications received from each county, or social welfare district, for the humanitarian assistance scheme stage 1 in each week since 24 January 2025; the number in each county, or social welfare district, that have been refused payment; the number in each county, or social welfare district, for which payment has issued; and the average payment per county, or social welfare district, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14030/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of instances that the additional needs payment was used to cover the costs of car repairs in each county or social welfare district for each month since January 2020, in tabular form; the total cost for each county or district for each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14168/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of claims under the additional needs payment for car repairs that were made in each 2020 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number therein that were awarded payment and the average payment made for this purpose in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14169/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of hectares newly afforested in each year 2020 to 2024; the afforestation targets for each year 2025 to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13713/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the levels of Irish beef exports, by category, to the UK, for each month since January 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13377/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach the circumstances in which a person may request a summary of reasons for a decision not to prosecute by the Director of Public Prosecutions; the relevant legislation which underpins same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13035/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Taoiseach if his Department, or any agency under his Department’s remit, have, since 1 November 2024, entered any contract in respect of a hotel (details supplied) or have had any discussions, or received any offers, in respect of using this premises for any reason; and the details of same. [13698/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposal by a school (details supplied) to develop two ASD modular units within the existing play area of the school; if she will ensure that this development is expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13945/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Questions No. 411 of 5 February 2025 and 599 of 19 March 2025, the reason a child (details supplied) has still not received an assessment for dyslexia; the reason the assigned psychologist has not meet with the parent to outline the way in which the pupil can be supported, as indicated in the previous response; if she will ensure that this pupil and their family are provided with the supports they need from NEPS as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14456/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will intervene to ensure that adult education classes proceed this term through Cavan Monaghan ETB. [13717/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with reference to the education and training boards where adult education classes were reduced in this academic year, his proposals to ensure that the issues that led to the withdrawal of such classes are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13716/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each local authority in 2024 and 2025 for the local improvement scheme; the number of lanes it is expected that will be covered by the scheme in each local authority area in each year; and if there are plans to increase the funding allocation further this year. [13718/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an additional allocation to Monaghan County Council for the local improvement scheme in 2025. [13719/25]

Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 20 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 20 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if he plans to endorse the WHO resolution on chronic kidney disease, ‘Reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases through promotion of kidney health and strengthening prevention and control of kidney disease’. [13462/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to increase the out-of-hours crisis mental health service on the Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13553/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13620/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied); if she will provide an update on this appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13640/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied); if she will provide an update on this appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13641/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the assistance her Department is providing for cancer patients attending treatment at Dublin hospitals who face hefty parking charges; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13930/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14083/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence attached (details supplied) and provide an update from the HSE on this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14092/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is continuing to wait on a triple by-pass in the Mater Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14375/25]
Transport 5 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will raise this case with Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13473/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14093/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to examine a driving test application for a person (details supplied) as he is waiting over six months for a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14106/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review case regarding a licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14758/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review the case of a person (details supplied) [14777/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on a review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13788/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a HAS application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13959/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the humanitarian assistance scheme application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14337/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to review a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14041/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education the reason children (details supplied) have to be driven 1 km to be picked up by the school bus on an unsafe road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13542/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding available for the maintenance of community halls and theatres. [13459/25]

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