Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 7 Apr

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 7 Apr – 13 Apr 2025 · 4 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 90 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 for 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025

2025-04-09 · 1 vote

The motion · motion failed 64–83

Voted for 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs

2025-04-09 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–65

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 83–65

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 3 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins · Máire Devine

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-04-08 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Máire Devine

Did not vote 1 Jen Cummins

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 24 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Education 6 questions
- 2025-04-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais an dtabharfaidh sí na spriocdhátaí measta agus amchlár maidir le foilsiú nó cur i bhfeidhm gach ceann de na 13 bheartas mholta mar éileamh a bhrúigh sí féin trí rún Dála ar an 5ú Márta 2025. [17117/25]
- 2025-04-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais an bhfuil sí buartha go bhfuil an laghdú leanúnach atá déanta ar líon na n-uaireanta teagaisc sa Ghaeilge i scoileanna lánBhéarla tar éis a chinntiú nach bhfaighidh daltaí sna scoileanna seo líon leordhóthanach uaireanta chun bunchumas sa teanga a bhaint amach; an ndearna a Roinn anailís eolaíoch maidir leis an líon uaireanta teagaisc atá ag teastáil ó dhalta chun bunchumas a bhaint amach; agus an bhfuil sí sásta na huaireanta teagaisc sin a mhéadú.; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [17118/25]
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais cé mhéad airgead caipitil a caitheadh ar thionscadail chaipitil i scoileanna a fheidhmíonn trí mheán an Bhéarla arna miondealú de réir bliana do 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 agus 2024. [17675/25]
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Oideachais cé mhéad airgead caipitil a caitheadh ar thionscadail chaipitil i scoileanna a fheidhmíonn trí mheán na Gaeilge arna miondealú de réir bliana do 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 agus 2024. [17676/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken to ensure that school secretaries have public service pensions similar to those paid by the State in same schools, teachers, SNAs who are paid by the same Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18213/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the steps being taken to ensure that school secretaries have public service pensions similar to those paid by the State in same schools, teachers, SNAs who are paid by the same Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18214/25]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will confirm receipt of correspondence from a person (details supplied), and what actions she will take. [17252/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to increase the allocation of therapy services to a school (details supplied). [18224/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an immediate assessment has been made of the therapy needs of children attending a school (details supplied). [18225/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the innovative immediate, short-term solutions being taken or considered to address the shortage of therapist services to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18226/25]
Tourism 4 questions
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an bhféadfaidh sé soiléiriú a thabhairt maidir leis an moill atá curtha ag a Roinn ar fhoilsiú na tuairisce is déanaí maidir le ról Údarás na Gaeltachta i soláthar tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht agus maidir leis na féidearthachtaí a bhaineann leis sin. [17877/25]
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad iad na céimeanna atá glactha ag an Roinn le dhá bhliain anuas chun cumhachtaí breise a bhronnadh ar Údarás na Gaeltachta chun roinnt freagrachtaí maidir le soláthar suíomhanna do thithíocht shóisialta agus inacmhainne a chur ar fáil le linn na géarchéime tithíochta atá sa tír. [17878/25]
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad iad na comhráite a bhí ann idir é féin agus an tAire Tithíochta maidir le ceist an tsoláthair tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht agus leis an ról a bheidh ag an Údarás sa cheist seo amach anseo. [17879/25]
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad iad na comhráite a bhí ann idir é féin agus Údarás na Gaeltachta maidir le ceist an tsoláthair tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht agus leis an ról a bheidh ag an Údarás sa cheist seo amach anseo. [17880/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if she aware of an ICT regulatory management system, described as DER, being developed by HIQA since 2023, and any problems arising with the project in terms of delays, overspend, failure or need for legal recourse (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17445/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the business transformation project being undertaken by an organisation (details supplied) which, according to the published council minutes, appears to be stalled in year four of what was meant to be a three year project; will she make a statement on the cost overrun, if any, in this instance; if her Department provides any support to bodies under its aegis who undertake such projects, or conduct monitoring of the success or otherwise of such projects; and the manner in which she intends to support the organisation and other public bodies who face such challenges and project delays indicative of an overarching issue in the public sector. [17811/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health is she aware of problems at St. James’s Hospital accident and emergency with regard to a lack of comfort and care for patients, particularly those undergoing mental health crises, a failure to provide medication and pain relief to patients in severe pain, poor communication and updates to patients and families, unhygienic and unsafe conditions, overcrowding, and long waiting times; if she has discussed these issues with the HSE, with the Health Information and Quality Authority, and with the hospital management; the steps she intends these agencies, the hospital and her Department to take to address the issues; and if she will agree to conduct a thorough investigation into the conditions and treatment at James Hospital accident and emergency department, with a specific focus on mental health care. [18227/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will initiate the Programme for Government's commitment to commission an independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to south west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16744/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport is he aware of the case of a person (details supplied); if he will raise this case with the Road Safety Authority with a view to expediting the test; and the steps he is taking to reduce delays of this kind. [18236/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps taken in relation to EU directives on the circular economy vis-à-vis textiles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18061/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if an audit of State-owned buildings has been carried out to ascertain the level of insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and other energy-saving measure have been taken in the past ten years, and planned for in the next five years. [18060/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-09 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta cén líon fóirne ar fud na n-údarás áitiúil a bhfuil an Ghaeilge ar a gcumas acu, agus an bhféadfaidh sé miondealú a thabhairt de réir údarás áitiúil. [17678/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-04-10 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Airgeadais míniú a thabhairt maidir leis an bhfáth ar dhiúltaigh sé do leasú Uimh. 5 ar Chéim an Choiste den Bhille Airgeadais (Rochtain ar Bhonneagar Airgid Thirim a Sholáthar), 2024, toisc nár thug sé míniú le linn na díospóireachta sin; an mbeadh sé sásta rochtain ar bhonneagar airgid thirim a chinntiú do phobal labhartha na Gaeilge tríd an mBille a leasú ar Chéim na Tuarascála; agus an bhfuil sé i gceist aige aon ghníomh a ghlacadh chun rochtain ar bhonneagar airgid thirim trí Ghaeilge a fheabhsú. [18309/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of the pandemic unemployment payment who were retrospectively deemed ineligible for the amount they received and asked to repay overpayments; the delay between each such recipient receiving their last payment and being informed that they were subsequently being deemed ineligible; the reason for this delay; the process by which his Department decided to retrospectively review eligibility; and the total amount being sought in repayment for pandemic unemployment payment overpayments by his Department. [18148/25]

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Children 4 questions
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide details (as at 1 October 2024 and as at 1 April 2025) on the number of persons working in any capacity on the helpdesk to assist with the creation of enduring powers of attorney at the Decision Support Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18050/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide details of the level of funding that was provided to the Decision Support Service during 2024, and any such additional funding that has been provided during 2025, for the purpose of facilitating the engagement of additional staffing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18051/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide details of the expenditure incurred, broken down by year, on developing social media videos on topics relating to the services provided by the Decision Support Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18052/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans developed to reduce the existing six-month time period that it takes the Decision Support Service to process an application to create an enduring power of attorney; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18053/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education the number of children nationally, and specifically in Dublin, that will not have a school place this coming September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16851/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education the reason the Government commitment to return therapists, such as speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, to schools has not been fulfilled; the reason responsibility is being shifted between Departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16852/25]

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 4 votes · 55 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 55 total

Education 34 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure there are multi-disciplinary teams in all schools, including the recruitment and retention of therapists. [14637/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her plans to implement the employment and governance structures of the school completion programme. [14634/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her plans to expand the social and emotional support in all schools. [14638/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her Department's plans to expand the role of the home school liaison roles. [14636/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education her criteria to define these new additional supports DEIS +. [14635/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16563/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of SNAs employed in the education system, in tabular form. [16566/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the educational qualifications needed to become an SNA; whether this should be adjusted to reflect the experience and expertise needed to fully support the children and young people they work with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16567/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that have working lifts in the school, in tabular form; and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16568/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of second level schools that have working lifts in the school, and the plans to install lifts in schools to make buildings fully accessible. [16569/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of education welfare officers there are in the country, and where, in tabular form. [16570/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the status of Leaving Certificate reform; her plans, and the timeline of changes; and what changes are planned. [16571/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of schools in prefabricated buildings in the State, and the timeline for the school to receive a permanent building, in tabular form. [16572/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists there are, in tabular form. [16573/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education to explain how the Leaving Certificate results will be “equalised” from Covid time; and if she will make a statement on the issue. [16574/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex boys’ schools that teach home economics. [16575/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of single sex girls' schools, in tabular form. [16576/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelscoileanna there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16578/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Gaelcholáistí there are, and where they are based, in tabular form. [16579/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Catholic primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16580/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of Church of Ireland primary schools that have changed patronage to a multi-denominational school since 2000. [16581/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16582/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools in total that have moved from religious patronage to multi-denominational patronage. [16583/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16585/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of post-primary schools that do not have suitable outdoor space for students for break times and other outdoor learning. [16586/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the current level of capitation grants for primary schools; and their intended usage, comparing this academic year with the last academic year; in tabular form. [16587/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16588/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of NEPs psychologists in post-primary schools in every county, in tabular form. [16589/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of special schools in the country, in tabular form. [16590/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the number of students who have applied for an Irish exemption in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [16592/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education how schools are reviewing anti-bullying policies annually; and how many schools are reviewing anti bullying policies; in tabular form. [16593/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education the total expenditure on public schoolbooks since the scheme was introduced, in tabular form. [16599/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for an updated list of the number of special schools, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17721/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education for an update on the number of children waiting for an appropriate school place in Dublin south central. [17722/25]
Further and Higher Education 9 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of PLC courses available across Ireland, in tabular form. [16560/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of PLC courses available at third level, in tabular form. [16577/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how the equalisation of the Leaving Certificate will affect the points race for courses in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16584/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the voluntary licensee register for students attending third level institutions. [16594/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of people who have voluntarily registered with the voluntary licensees register. [16595/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for undergraduate fees and student contribution fees in the past 15 years, in tabular form. [16598/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many undergraduate courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [17886/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many postgraduate courses are available at third level, in tabular form. [17887/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how many apprenticeships are available at third level, in tabular form. [17888/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice his plans to address the delays of processing immigration applications, in particular the join family visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16915/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice the status of the case of a person (details supplied). [16916/25]
- 2025-04-09 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice when he plans to uncensor the books that were supposed to be uncensored following the repeal of the eight amendment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17727/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the process for a child to be diagnosed with autism; the timeline and application process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16561/25]
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16564/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is not recognised as a disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16565/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the reason public health nursing services have been removed from the local health centre in Limekiln Road to Rathfarnham Health Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18091/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update regarding the Low Pay Commission recommendation of the abolition of the sub-minimum rates. [18138/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the economic impact assessment on the issue on the abolition of the sub-minimum rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18139/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are grants available for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to attend the Gaeltacht every summer. [16591/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to lower the voting age to 16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16597/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the long driving test wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18092/25]

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Children 2 questions
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if additional funding for increased GP, dental, education, creche, and other community services will be provided with respect to a specific site (details supplied); whether a Department liaison officer will be appointed to communicate with the local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18289/25]
- 2025-04-10 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department has received correspondence from a party regarding a specific site (details supplied); if they have determined to use it; if so, specifically what group will be resident there; whether additional funding for increased GP, dental, education, creche, and other community services will be provided; whether a Department liaison officer will be appointed to communicate with the local community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18290/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the Government will support the reappointment of UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese; the Government’s position on the Dutch government’s opposition to Ms. Albanese’s reappointment as Special Rapporteur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17005/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to ensure that his Department liaises with Waterways Ireland to install public bins along the Goldenbridge Walk footpath along the Grand Canal in Dublin 8, as there are no public waste bins in this area which contributes to littering; if his Department will liaise with Waterways Ireland regarding establishment of a regular and sufficient schedule for emptying these bins; and if his Department will liaise with Waterways Ireland after a period of time to review and ensure the number of bins and emptying schedule remain sufficient. [17332/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-04-08 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that lipoedema (details supplied) is not recognised as a disability in Ireland even though it can severely impact mobility in patients as young as their early 20s; if plans to recognise lipoedema as a disability or if she would consider doing so, which would enable sufferers to qualify for social housing transfers with medical priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16774/25]