Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 24 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 24 Mar – 30 Mar 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 55 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–71

Voted for 2 Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

The motion · motion passed 87–70

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

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

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 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted for 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality

2025-03-26 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–69

Voted for 2 Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

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 1 Denise Mitchell

Voted against 3 Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

The motion · motion passed 110–47

Voted for 3 Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 1 Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Barry Heneghan

Barry Heneghan — Independent 1 vote · 13 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 13 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the agreed Departmental definition of a refuge bed, a refuge unit, and a refuge space; if he will clarify the counting mechanisms for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14200/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of refuge beds currently operational in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14201/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of new domestic violence refuge beds added in each county since 2020, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14202/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he is satisfied that Ireland is meeting its obligations under the Istanbul Convention vis-à-vis provision of domestic violence refuge spaces; the requirements of the Istanbul Convention versus the current situation for domestic violence services in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14203/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an accurate estimate of the average length of time it takes to deliver a domestic violence refuge using the capital assistance scheme funding system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14204/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update on the local community safety plan; how it is proposed to be set up; who appoints the chairperson; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14205/25]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what will be done to address the annual funding gap of €307 million for higher education which had been identified by the previous Government in May 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14625/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to incentivise apprenticeship schemes, especially for post-Secondary school students who want to pursue a trade or grow skills rather than entering the route of 3rd level education. [6742/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the agreed collaboration between UCD and Boston Northeastern University regarding the new double master’s degree in sustainability engineering leadership; and if will outline the importance of this type of collaboration for the future of innovation in Ireland. [13705/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether his Department has examined the issue of file padding in the workplace, where employers fabricate or exaggerate disciplinary records to justify dismissal, demotion, or other adverse actions; whether such practices will be recognised as a form of workplace harassment; whether legislative measures are being considered to prevent and penalise such conduct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14206/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider extending the proposed permanent annual cost of disability support payment to individuals who are in receipt of the State pension, given that disability-related expenses do not cease at 66 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14207/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he is going to undertake to improve welfare standards for pigs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14605/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions that will be taken in regard to the recent downgrade in the quality and size of pull-ups provided by the HSE for children with toileting needs (details supplied) which is causing huge stress to families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14606/25]

New lobbying 1 return

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

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 7 votes · 18 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will follow through on the promise made by the former Minister for Health to provide 20 hospital beds for people with eating disorders, given that the current allocation of three beds does not meet requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13897/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she plans to fully fund the implementation of the HSE digital health roadmap; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14193/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to consider implementing a system whereby patients who present with emergency mental health crisis do not have to go through the regular A&E; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14245/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new emergency department and reconfiguration of existing emergency department for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14249/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new 95-bed inpatient accommodation for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14250/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new critical care unit for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14251/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the upgrade of the inner MV ring main for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14252/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new road realignment and cycling infrastructure for Beaumont Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14253/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the new standalone diagnostic centre on the St. Joseph’s site under the governance of Beaumont radiology department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14254/25]
Education 6 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the status of an application regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13899/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if consideration will be given to provide mixed gender schools in the Raheny area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14192/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the plans to place a new school compliant with fire safety regulations for both a new school and an Educate Together secondary school (details supplied); when the relevant fire safety inspection was carried out; the results of the inspection; if a report was produced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14246/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education whether there are plans to place a new school on the grounds of an existing school (details supplied) compliant with health and safety regulations; when the relevant inspection was carried out; the results of the inspection; if a report was produced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14247/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education for details on a replacement school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14248/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken to invest in more technology classes for secondary schools to meet demand, given the increasing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at third level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14786/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the proceeds collected arising from the cap on market revenues to date; the use to which these monies will be put; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13378/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to improve supports for people who experience workplace violence, threats, stalking and stranger violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14191/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department will examine an issue with a UK bursary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13895/25]

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 7 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that CIÉ pensioners have had no increase in their pensions since 2008; if he intends to engage with CIÉ or the CIÉ active retirement group on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education if she will engage with the parents of a child (details supplied) who has additional needs but has been unable to secure an appropriate place in a secondary school for this coming September, despite extensive engagement with the National Council for Special Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14710/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if maternity hospitals are now routinely checking for the condition vasa praevia during the 20 week fetal scan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14712/25]

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 7 votes · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if there is scope to include an additional 104 bus route at 7:30 am from DCU to better serve local students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13346/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to examine whether there is scope to increase the frequency of the 130 bus route; if there is a framework to ensure the reliability of this route and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14397/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans there are to increase the number of apprentices and graduates to enable a greater number of retrofits to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13982/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the progress on achieving the target of 10,000 annual apprenticeship registrations by the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13983/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is an overall number in terms of the people who have benefitted from the seniors alert scheme since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14379/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the allocation of funding for the local enhancement programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14380/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on industrial relations talks underway seeking to provide school secretaries access to the single public service pension scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14398/25]

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 14 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 14 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if all HSE safeguarding teams in community healthcare organisations are now fully integrated into the six new HSE regions; if not, the issues holding up the process; and the additional skills and training planned for HSE safeguarding staff to deal with complex financial issues arising from safeguarding. [13656/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the report of the Law Reform Commission of April 2024 “A Regulatory Framework for Adult Safeguarding”; and if she intends to bring forward legislation to establish a National Adult Safeguarding Agency independent of the HSE; and, if so, the timeframe for the enactment of such legislation and the establishment of such an agency. [13657/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the total cost of the HSE’s National Safeguarding Office computerised system for recording and analysing reports of abuse of vulnerable adults, from project definition to final testing and implementation; the members of the project board that oversaw the project; the number of times it met; and if the minutes of these meetings will be made public. [13658/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the total number of social workers currently employed in the HSE and HSE-funded hospitals and social care services; the number of social workers currently employed in each level 4, level 3 and level 2 hospital in each of the six new HSE regions; the comparable number employed in 2020; and her plans to expand social work services in the community. [13659/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she has visited Beaumont Hospital since her appointment; and, if so, the purpose of each visit, in tabular form. [14000/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health when she expects the new surgical hub planned for north Dublin to be operational. [14001/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses, by grade, working in Raheny community nursing unit, Dublin 5, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [14002/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE HSE staff, by job title, working in Coolock, Kilbarrack and Tonlegee Road primary care centres, Dublin 5, as of 19 March 2025, in tabular form. [14003/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health her plans for increased GP services in the Dublin 5 area. [14110/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will fund the installation of a real time information display screen at bus stop number 739 in Dublin. [13997/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA will approve a new Dublin Bus service from the Donaghmede area of Dublin 13 to Dublin Airport. [13998/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the refurbishment works that the OPW has scheduled to carry out at Coolock Garda station for the remainder of 2025; and when each of those refurbishment works projects will commence, in tabular form. [13996/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education the schools in Dublin 5, 13 and 17 that received funding from her Department for works under the minor works scheme in 2024; and the nature of works that were carried out, in tabular form. [14004/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the names of projects within the Dublin north Garda division that received funding under the Community Safety Innovation Fund in 2023 and 2024, and the amount received per project, in tabular form. [13999/25]