Cork North-West — week of Mon, 7 Apr

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 7 Apr – 13 Apr 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 27 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

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

2025-04-09 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 65–83

Voted against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025

2025-04-09 · 1 vote

The motion · motion failed 64–83

Voted against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs

2025-04-09 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–65

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

The motion · motion passed 83–65

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-04-08 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 87–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 10 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Education 6 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education the number of pilot schemes run under the revised school transport scheme for 2025-26; the current stage of each pilot run under the revised scheme; when the revised school transport scheme for 2025-26 will be ready; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17170/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education for an update on her Department’s evaluation of pilots run under the revised school transport scheme for 2025-2026; to provide the next stage in the rollout of the revised school transport scheme 2025/2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17169/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education when the provision of free period products will be available in all schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17171/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education for details on the next tranche under ICT grant funding; if this will open to schools for application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17172/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education to provide details on any changes in the allocation process for schools for special needs assistants for 2025/2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17173/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education if people who were assessed since the beginning of this year could be impacted in the allocation process for schools for special needs assistants for 2025/2026; when pupils assessed can expect a decision on their assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17174/25]
Environment 3 questions
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures he is taking to achieve the 500,000-home target by 2030 under the home energy upgrade programme; the reasons identified by him as to the levelling-out of uptake under the scheme; the measures to be taken on the issues identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17992/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the up-to-date position on the provision of the deposit return scheme at civic amenity sites in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17996/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the action he is taking to resolve the ongoing increasing timelines for completion of works under the SEAI free energy upgrades in Cork county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17995/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a farmer (details supplied) will be paid for TB reactors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/25]

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 5 votes · 17 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Transport 6 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Castlemore junction upgrade project on the N22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16695/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the realigning of the R619 road at the entrance to Coachford village; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16696/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport when the expanded ZEHDV-I scheme will be made available to businesses along the current N20 road at Mallow, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16982/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport for details of expenditure on PSV licensing in the years 2021 to date in 2025; and the position regarding the review of the PSV licensing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the measures being put in place to provide adequate coach parking facilities in Dublin for the upcoming concert season; if engagement has taken place with stakeholders to prevent congestion, ensure health and safety and to facilitate seamless transport for event attendees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17661/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the plans to improve transport infrastructure and coach facilities in Dublin port, due to the increasing number of cruise liners stopping there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17662/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment and extension of Macroom Community Hospital, Macroom, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17013/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the status the refurbishment and extension of Kanturk Community Hospital, Kanturk, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17014/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the status of the refurbishment and extension of Millstreet Community Hospital, Millstreet, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17015/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on special schools and special classes in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16752/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the school transport scheme for the 2025/2026 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16753/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications for an update on the Eir Irish fibre network programme; the area covered and completed to date; what areas will be covered in 2025, 2026 and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made regarding carer's allowance for a person (details supplied) which has been under appeal since December 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17296/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the reason a community council company (details supplied) was unsuccessful in the recent Community Centre Investment Fund allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16517/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-09 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the ready-to-build scheme, outlining how many serviced sites are currently available per local authority for purchase, and how many are expected to come on stream in 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17656/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-04-09 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice for details of the number of new buses registered under the PSV licensing system in the years 2021 to date in 2025. [17660/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-04-10 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of permits issued for the years 2020-2024 for all categories of healthcare assistants; if a quota applies to these categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18310/25]

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns