Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 31 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 31 Mar – 6 Apr 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 45 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Support for Householders, Businesses and Farmers Affected by Storm Éowyn

2025-04-02 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 88–72

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Housing Emergency Measures

2025-04-02 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 88–72

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

The motion · motion passed 90–72

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-04-01 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 95–72

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle

2025-04-01 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 71–96

Voted for 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

The motion · motion passed 96–71

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 30 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 30 total

Children 15 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been taken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'undertake a broad consultation and publish a detailed Action Plan to build an affordable, high-quality, accessible early education and care system with State-led facilities adding capacity'; if the terms of reference for this broad consultation have been agreed; if not, when it is expected they will be; when it is expected this broad consultation will commence; the expected timeframe for completion of this broad consultation; and when it is expected the aforementioned detailed action plan will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15782/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'grow State involvement and investment in the sector'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15783/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to enhance parental choice through support for public providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15784/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to enhance parental choice through support for private providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15785/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to enhance parental choice though support for childminders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15786/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to enhance parental choice through support for community provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15787/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'progressively reduce the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the National Childcare Scheme'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15788/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'explore options to cap costs for larger families'; to provide details of the results of these same explorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15789/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'ensure childcare providers' gees are open, transparent, and equitable and readily available to parents'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15790/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'review and increase core funding'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15791/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'ensure the fee cap is maintained and that the model is open, transparent and equitable'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15792/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to ensure ‘early years educators in the private sector benefit from Employment Regulation Orders’; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15793/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action that has been undertaken in furtherance of the stated commitment in the Programme for Government to 'reduce the administrative burden on providers'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15813/25]
- 2025-04-02 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what internal work her Department has carried out in relation to public childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15996/25]
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any financial supports available for establishing an after-school service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16390/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health for an update on the minimum of 29 post-acute inpatient beds dedicated to neurorehabilitation across counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. [15128/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide a map of the lots to be retained by the HSE at a location (details supplied), the lots to be sold, and the lands across from the main campus owned by the HSE. [15130/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will consider the establishment of a new service ambulance base and education centre for the National Ambulance Service on a HSE owned site (details supplied). [15131/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if a position (details supplied) will be filled; the status of those on the panel since 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15287/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the timeline for completion of the audit the clinical audit to look at a sample of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) surgeries performed between 2021-2023 in CHI Crumlin, Temple Street, and the National Orthopaedic Hospital which is underway; the information that will be provided to parents whose children had DDH surgery who have received letters informing them of the audit; when parents will be informed; if parents will be advised whether surgery on their child should have proceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15445/25]
Education 4 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education when a decision will be made on an application for assistive technology for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14988/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will be included in the new DEIS Plus scheme for schools. [15277/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) will be sanctioned for a special class, as requested by the SENO and school over a year ago. [15278/25]
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education if there are any financial supports available for establishing an afterschool service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16389/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware of an issue faced by domestic violence survivors whereby they are trying to seek a passport for their child, including renewals, where they have to get their ex-partner's/abuser's signature, where they have not initiated legal proceedings for a safety order, etc., usually out of fear, and the child loses out as a result, unable to go on school trips; whether a new process be put in place in domestic violence cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15071/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to an issue faced by domestic violence survivors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15077/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 27 February 2025, if he will provide a breakdown of the number of applications received under the humanitarian assistance scheme, by county, in the aftermath of storm Éowyn to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15388/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 116 of 27 February 2025, if he will provide a breakdown of payments under the humanitarian assistance scheme, by county, in the aftermath of storm Éowyn, to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15389/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he is aware that legislation entitling households to a brown bin which came into effect on 1 January 2024 is being ignored by waste companies (details supplied) who, despite being asked have not provided customers with brown bins, as per the legislation; the action he intends to take to ensure companies comply with this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16388/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance when the appeals board for those refused the primary medical certificate will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16402/25]

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 12 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 12 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Taoiseach the engagements he has had with the National Emergency Co-ordination Group in the days before, during and after storm Éowyn. [11060/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Taoiseach the way he plans to increase the co-ordination role of his Department in national security; and when the new national security committee will be established. [13730/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the issues surrounding triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15538/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to counter the possible impact of US tariffs on EU products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15537/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance the action he will be taking to complete the task of normalising the domestic banking system to best serve the interests of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16310/25]
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking to maintain access to cash and support its continued acceptance in Ireland's economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16309/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/25]
- 2025-04-03 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16299/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the case for the emergency works application (Details supplied), due to significant issues with mould and damp at the school; if she will expedite the process given the potential health risks for students and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15101/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposed plan for Castlerea fire station; if there are any intentions to reopen the station in light of the clear and urgent need for fire services in Castlerea and the surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15104/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide a list of respite facilities currently accessible to adults with special and additional needs in the Roscommon-Galway area; if there are plans to expand the availability of such services; and if she will ensure that appropriate transport provision is in place to support individuals in accessing respite care within their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15103/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the standardising of the community funded scheme for post-mastectomy products and wigs-hair pieces; when consistent funding will be available across all counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15391/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- Emails with letters attached to new TDs to follow up on queries raised by PQs

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 5 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of storm Éowyn, whether his Department has changed policy on planting distances from roadsides and overhead cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15250/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the setback distance from the roadsides and near overhead wires before storm Éowyn, and now on licences issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15251/25]
- 2025-04-01 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a union dispute in the forestry section of his Department is affecting the licensing process, or whether it is resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15252/25]