Galway East — week of Mon, 24 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Galway East TDs did this week

Mon, 24 Mar – 30 Mar 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 62 questions · 0 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 1 Louis O'Hara

Voted against 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted for 1 Louis O'Hara

Voted against 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

Social Housing Tenant In Situ Scheme

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–71

Voted for 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

The motion · motion passed 87–70

Voted for 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality

2025-03-26 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–69

Voted for 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

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 Louis O'Hara

Voted against 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

The motion · motion passed 110–47

Voted for 2 Albert Dolan · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Did not vote 1 Peter Roche

Albert Dolan — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 43 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 43 total

Social 20 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications received for stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number approved and refused for each stage; and the percentage of refusals per stage, in tabular form. [13488/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the person that made the decision to refuse a high percentage of applications under stage 1 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the specific criteria used to determine eligibility; and the rationale behind the widespread rejections. [13489/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants that requested a review after being denied assistance under stage 1 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number of reviews that resulted in a decision being overturned; and the criteria applied in the review process. [13490/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications in the constituency Galway east received for stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number approved and refused for each stage; and the percentage of refusals per stage, in tabular form. [13491/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a standardised rejection letter was issued to many applicants in the constituency Galway east under stage 1 of the humanitarian assistance scheme; whether each application was individually assessed before refusal; and the number of applicants in the constituency Galway east denied assistance. [13492/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a detailed breakdown of the reasons applications were refused under stage 1 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn, including the number and percentage of refusals attributed to each reason, in tabular form. [13493/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a detailed breakdown of the reasons applications in the constituency Galway east were refused under stage 1 of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn, including the number and percentage of refusals attributed to each reason, in tabular form. [13494/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria used to determine the cut-off date for stage 1 applications under the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; to provide the rationale for setting 19 February 2025 as the deadline, given that hardship can extend beyond the immediate aftermath of a storm; to confirm where this cut-off date was advertised; and when and the way applicants were informed of this deadline. [13495/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way his Department determines which costs are reasonably expected to be covered by insurance policies under stages 1, 2, and 3 of the humanitarian assistance scheme; and if r his Department will review cases where applicants were denied assistance due to insurance expectations but were unable to claim from their insurers. [13496/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the eligibility criteria for humanitarian assistance scheme stage 1, 2, or 3 have changed since the scheme was initially introduced following storm Éowyn; if so, the specific changes, including when each change was made; and the timeline of all adjustments to the scheme’s eligibility criteria with the reasoning behind each change. [13497/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the average processing time per application under stages one, two and three of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the average time from approval to payment being issued; and average time to process an application, in tabular form. [13515/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications received for stages one, two and three of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number approved and refused for each stage; and the percentage of refusals per stage, in tabular form. [13516/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the person or body who made the decision to refuse a high percentage of applications under stage one of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the criteria used to determine eligibility; and the reason behind the widespread rejections. [13517/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants that requested a review after being denied assistance under stage one of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number of these reviews that resulted in a decision being overturned; and the criteria applied in the review process. [13518/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide details of the reasons applications were refused under stage one of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number and percentage of refusals attributed to each reason, in tabular form. [13521/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide details of the reasons applications in Galway east were refused under stage one of the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the number and percentage of refusals attributed to each reason, in tabular form. [13522/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the criteria used to determine the cutoff date for stage one applications under the humanitarian assistance scheme following storm Éowyn; the reasoning for setting 19 February 2025 as the deadline; to confirm where this cutoff date was advertised; and when and the way applicants were informed of this deadline. [13523/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which costs are determined "reasonably expected to be covered by insurance policies" under stages one, two and three of the humanitarian assistance scheme; if he will review cases where applicants were denied assistance due to insurance expectations but were unable to claim from their insurers. [13524/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the eligibility criteria for humanitarian assistance scheme stages one, two and three have changed since the scheme was introduced following storm Éowyn; if so, the specific changes; when each change was made; the timeline of all adjustments to the scheme’s eligibility criteria; and the reasoning behind each change. [13525/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13552/25]
Enterprise 5 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific data fields included in prompt payment reports as mandated by Government decision S29296; and if he will provide a sample template illustrating the required information. [13507/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the legal or policy framework underpinning the requirement for public sector bodies to submit prompt payment reports, referencing Government Decision S29296 and any related legislation or guidelines. [13508/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify which public sector entities are mandated to submit prompt payment reports; and if he will provide a comprehensive list of these entities. [13509/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to detail the consequences or sanctions in place for public sector bodies that fail to submit prompt payment reports as required by Government Decision S29296. [13511/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13548/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan 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. [6356/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13557/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13549/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration will be given to including the MSc (Agri) Environmental Resource Management degree, completed at UCD's School of Agriculture and Food Science, under Schedule 2B of the Finance Act 2007, in order to allow graduates of the programme to qualify for the same tax benefits available to young, trained farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14395/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the details on the Prompt Payment Report for Q2 2024; the breakdown of total payments, late payments, penalties incurred, and disputed invoices; and if all required data fields were reported in full. [13510/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by her Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13546/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13558/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13559/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13551/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13545/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13560/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13543/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by her Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13547/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13556/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13544/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by her Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13554/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by her Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13550/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to detail the total expenditure on public procurement by his Department and its agencies, including spending on goods, services and works acquired through public procurement processes, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [13555/25]

Louis O'Hara — Sinn Féin 7 votes · 12 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to introducing a rapid response vehicle in Tuam, County Galway, to be operated by an advanced paramedic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13436/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the expected roll out of the free HRT scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13468/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if there is support available to those who face significant travel expenses in order to attend hospital appointments in another county (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14241/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the affordable housing scheme in light of difficulties local authorities such as Galway County Council are having in providing affordable housing, given that the affordability gain of 15% cannot be met in certain areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14475/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide support to Galway County Council to purchase Dunguaire Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14841/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the efforts being made to oppose the Mercosur Deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13988/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the efforts being made to address delays in ACRES payments; the number of payments still outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13989/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the supports offered for upgrading and maintenance of playground facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13437/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the supports offered for upgrading and maintenance of playground facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13438/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Finance if significant travel expenses for travelling to frequent hospital appointments in another county are included in the health expenses tax relief (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14263/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-26 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Louis O'Hara den Aire Oideachais an ndéanfar cinneadh chun an méid sraitheanna pictiúr san Ardteist a laghdú do na daltaí atá sa chúigiú bliain faoi láthair,; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [14318/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline his Department’s efforts to increase and accelerate provision of student accommodation in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13979/25]

Peter Roche — Fine Gael 0 votes · 7 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Rural 3 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the specific measures being explored to enhance access to finance, innovation supports, and market diversification for SMEs in light of global economic uncertainty (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14223/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development ; his plans to scale up enterprise hubs, digital infrastructure, and rural SME supports to ensure local businesses can grow and create sustainable employment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14224/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his views on the vital role SMEs play in local economies; if the Government is committed to accelerating these supports; if so, the timeline envisaged for implementation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14225/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether the Government has considered expediting a targeted support plan for SMEs, particularly in rural and regional areas, to mitigate economic uncertainties if US foreign direct investment were to decline (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14222/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the way in which he intends to support the MedTech sector, given that the Programme for Government highlights it as a sector where Ireland has a competitive advantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14119/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the way in which medical devices are regulated in Ireland; if medical devices are reimbursed by the State in a manner that is similar to pharmaceutical products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14117/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health when the new Obesity Policy Action Plan will be published; whether there will be an opportunity for industry and patient advocacy groups to submit observations on a new iteration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14118/25]

Seán Canney — Independent 7 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns