Tipperary North — week of Mon, 24 Mar

What your Tipperary North TDs did this week

Mon, 24 Mar – 30 Mar 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 79 questions · 0 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 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

The motion · motion passed 87–70

Voted for 1 Ryan O'Meara

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

Did not vote 1 Michael Lowry

Triple Lock Mechanism and Irish Neutrality

2025-03-26 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 87–69

Voted for 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Voted against 1 Alan Kelly

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 against 3 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

The motion · motion passed 110–47

Voted for 3 Alan Kelly · Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

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

2025-03-26 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted against 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Did not vote 1 Alan Kelly

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–88

Voted against 2 Michael Lowry · Ryan O'Meara

Did not vote 1 Alan Kelly

Alan Kelly — Labour Party 5 votes · 55 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 55 total

Justice 34 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice can he confirm that he has no plans to train trainee gardaí in any location other than Templemore Training College. [14033/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of static speed cameras operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14399/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for the static speed cameras operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14400/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these static speed cameras operated by Gardaí in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14401/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of static speed cameras used by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14402/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of static speed cameras operated by third party contracted providers for An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14403/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for the static speed cameras operated by third party contracted providers for An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14404/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these static speed cameras operated by third party providers, contracted providers and civilian providers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14405/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of static speed cameras used by third party providers, contracted providers and civilian providers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14406/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14407/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14408/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14409/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by third party contracted providers for An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14411/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by third party contracted providers for An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14412/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from these safety camera vans and speeding vans operated by third party contracted providers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14413/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of safety camera vans and speeding vans used by third party contracted providers in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14414/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of handheld and tripod mounted laser guns operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14415/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for tripod mounted laser guns operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14416/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14419/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14420/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, in use by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14421/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from vehicle mounted Puma speed detection equipment, both marked and unmarked vehicles, in use by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14422/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of van mounted automatic speed detection radars operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14423/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of valid calibration certificates issued for van mounted automatic speed detection radars operated by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14424/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of van mounted automatic speed detection radars in use by An Garda Síochána in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14425/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of fines and penalties issued from van mounted automatic speed detection radars, Garda operated, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [14426/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice when his Department was made aware by An Garda Síochána that defective ammunition was on issue to the Garda Emergency Response Unit. [14430/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the structural or personnel changes made to his Department since he took office. [14431/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of section 41 reports the Garda Commissioner has sent to him or previous Ministers between 2016 and 20 March 2025. [14432/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14445/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda training phases there are; the level and type of training occurring in each phase before attestation. [14492/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the Garda station’s that trainee Gardaí who have not been attested have been located to train in as part of their phased training for the years 2020 to 2024 and as of 20 March 2025, by county and year, in tabular form. [14493/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice if there is ever a situation where trainee Gardaí, who have never been attested, are put on patrol with attested Gardai as part of their training, even though the trainee Gardaí's vetting has not been fully concluded. [14494/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Justice the plans he has in the future to train Gardaí in locations other than the current Garda training college in Templemore. [14791/25]
Taoiseach 3 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14449/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach the persons the Government requested be invited to the White House this year for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations; and to provide a list of guests put forward by the Government. [14496/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach for a list of all public servants, civil servants and Irish political party representatives who were part of the Government delegation to the White House for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. [14497/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider changing the situation where a person in receipt of the old age pension (contributory) and caring full-time for their spouse would get the full rate carer’s allowance instead of only half rate (currently the situation) due to the fact that they are receiving the contributory pension payment; the estimated cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13306/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14448/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health if the new 50-bed community nursing home in Nenagh will open fully this October; and if not, when. [14242/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when her Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14443/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14441/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14439/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14436/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14451/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Finance when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14440/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14446/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14438/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Education when her Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14437/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14450/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14444/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14434/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when her Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14435/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14442/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14447/25]

Michael Lowry — Independent 6 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Environment 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware of the ongoing issues faced by PhD researchers funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) regarding the implementation of the recommended stipend increase from €18,500 to €25,000; the steps being taken to ensure that the necessary additional funding is allocated to support this increase; if the SEAI has received any additional funding to support the stipend increase; the measures that are being taken to ensure that all eligible PhD researchers receive the increased stipend as recommended; if he will commit to addressing this funding shortfall to support young researchers and promote research and innovation in Ireland; if he will take immediate action to resolve the financial difficulties faced by researchers due to rising living costs and inflation, given the importance of supporting research and innovation for Ireland’s future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14427/25]

Ryan O'Meara — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 23 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with Irish Rail and enquire as to their current disposal method for concrete railway sleepers; if they have plans to resume the sale of same to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13562/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with TII and seek an update on works (details supplied); if funding has been allocated to TII by the Department for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14383/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to outline current fare reduction measures, and any further plans, for public transport users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14384/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on his work to encourage employers to participate in the TaxSaver scheme and the cycle to work scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14385/25]
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to increase services on the Ballybrophy to Limerick regional train line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports available towards a dental procedure for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13392/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the financial supports are available towards the cost of tongue-tie surgery for a child, who has undergone a private assessment due to waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13393/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to outline the criteria for the special scheme for healthcare workers impacted by long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13592/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to outline the supports available to healthcare workers with long-Covid going forward, who did not qualify for the special scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13593/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will report on the Biomethane Implementation Groups progress to date regarding the development of the anaerobic digestion industry in Ireland; if he will report on its work to develop planning guidelines to support local authorities when assessing anaerobic digestor plant planning applications; what assessment factors they aim to include in these guidelines; the agencies and Departments involved; the timeline for the implementation of these guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13360/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if a building (details supplied) is currently in the possession of the ESB; if the ESB has any intention of renting or selling this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14905/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if an appeals process will be introduced for the increased cost of business and power up grant schemes, as a number of businesses failed to meet the application deadline due to administrative issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13340/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department plans to carry out an analysis on the economic and local and community impact of data centres in rural areas; if the type and condition of land used for these developments and their potential impact on the agri-food industry will be assessed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13362/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the large cohort of students on post-primary ITE programmes, if she will address the inequity whereby Gaeilge student teachers must pay Gaeltacht fees in order to complete the immersive education experience required for registration with the Teaching Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13363/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education with regard to the Gaeltacht learning period grant for primary ITE programmes, if he will consider the implementation of a similar grant model for post-primary ITE programmes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13364/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will be involved in the development of planning guidelines for solar farms, given the potential impact these developments may have on agricultural lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13359/25]
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department plans to carry out an analysis of the development of significant energy infrastructure and large energy users on prime agricultural, tillage and farm lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13361/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider providing additional LEADER funding to an organisation (details supplied) for the sub-themes of social inclusion funding once they are depleted, considering the budget in this area is now running low for the organisation and further funding is not expected until the next CAP, while demand from local organisations for these sub-themes remains high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14387/25]
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the next round of CLÁR funding will open for developing community facilities and amenities grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14388/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-03-25 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to include healthcare workers suffering with long-Covid within the occupational injuries benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13591/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-03-26 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance in cases where an employer does not participate in the TaxSaver scheme, the options available to a commuting employee; his plans to implement changes or policy that may allow commuting employees to avail of the benefits provided by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14386/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department plans to provide purpose-built student accommodation to alleviate pressures on the private rental market around universities and third level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14381/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-03-27 Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Justice with regard to Garda driving instructor posts in Templemore College, the number of filled posts; the number of vacant posts; if there are any vacant posts; when these will be filled; if there are plans to increase the number of posts; if so, when will they be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14783/25]