Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 28 Apr — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 28 Apr – 4 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 6 bills voted on · 168 questions · 7 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024

2025-04-30 · 2 votes · Govt (Justice)

A bill to provide that defamation actions in the High Court shall not be tried with a jury

full description

A bill to provide that defamation actions in the High Court shall not be tried with a jury; to give effect to Directive (EU) 2024/1069 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded claims or abusive court proceedings (‘Strategic lawsuits against public participation’) in so far as it relates to defamation proceedings; for those and other purposes to amend the Defamation Act 2009; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 64–86

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Barry Heneghan · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 2 Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí

The motion · motion passed 86–64

Voted for 2 Barry Heneghan · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí

Unnecessary Hip Surgeries at Children's Health Ireland

2025-04-30 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 85–68

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 1 Denise Mitchell

Special Education

2025-04-30 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 85–68

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 1 Denise Mitchell

Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on Orders of Reference and Establishment of Committees

2025-04-30 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–86

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Voted against 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 1 Denise Mitchell

The motion · motion passed 103–49

Voted for 4 Barry Heneghan · Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Did not vote 1 Denise Mitchell

Final Draft Revised National Planning Framework

2025-04-30 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 87–66

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 1 Denise Mitchell

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-04-29 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 84–70

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Barry Heneghan — Independent 8 votes · 93 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 93 total

Health 19 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the cost of the anti-sickness medication cariban for pregnant women (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19605/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current average and maximum waiting times for access to mental health services under the HSE, including CAMHS and adult community mental health teams, broken down by CHO area; and the number of cases currently awaiting first appointments in each category, in tabular form. [19685/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of all HSE-funded mental health services and facilities operating in Dublin Bay north, including staffing levels and the range of services provided at each location, in tabular form; if she will outline any gaps in service coverage identified in recent HSE assessments or service plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19686/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will commit to creating a social support group (details supplied) that will help deal with the serious issue of isolation particularly in vulnerable groups who are often isolated at home and are disconnected from the wider community; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19687/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if, given the escalating crisis in GP access in the Raheny area of Dublin Bay north where countless persons are unable to register with a GP or secure timely appointments, particularly those managing chronic conditions such as asthma, she will outline the specific, targeted measures being implemented to address this shortage. [20105/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20203/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health what immediate actions are being taken to address the significant disparities in mental health emergency care across hospitals, as highlighted by the Mental Health Commission’s recent report indicating that children with acute mental health crises are left in emergency departments for extended periods without appropriate care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20635/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline what concrete actions are being taken to urgently address the ongoing failure to provide adequate care and follow-up for individuals in mental health crisis, who are often forced to leave overcrowded and understaffed emergency departments without a care plan and, subsequently, return in a revolving-door pattern; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20636/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE radiographers, by grade, working in a hospital (details supplied) in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased later this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21258/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the amount of capital funding allocated by the HSE to a hospice (details supplied) in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21262/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE psychiatry of later life teams within CHO9 in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21263/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE secretaries working with each consultant neurosurgeon at Beaumont Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21264/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand community lymphoedema and lipoedema services at Beaumont Hospital Cancer Centre of Excellence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21265/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has an estimated timeline for the completion of the new accident-and-emergency department and critical care unit for Beaumont Hospital, which is included in the HSE Capital Plan 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21267/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the way in which she plans to address the shortcomings in oversight and monitoring of foster care placements for individuals with disabilities, as highlighted by the prolonged neglect experienced by Grace as outlined in the Farrelly Commission report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21660/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted a review of the effectiveness and availability of community-based services for adults with eating disorders; and if so, to provide the findings and planned follow-up actions. [21661/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number and location of inpatient beds currently available for adults with eating disorders; the average occupancy rate of each facility over the past 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21662/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to adult eating disorder services in each of the past five years; the amount of funding drawn down and spent in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21663/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand adult-specific eating disorder treatment centres in regional areas outside of Dublin; the proposed timeline for such developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21664/25]
Education 12 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if she will consider introducing a standalone financial literacy module at junior and or senior cycle level, considering recent research is showing that almost 50% of Irish adults are financially illiterate and that there is a clear link between early financial education and improved long-term financial wellbeing (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19314/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a full written update on the status of the permanent school building for a school (details supplied) which has been waiting 25 years for a permanent home; if she will agree to visit the school to meet with staff, students, and parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19315/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education the specific supports her Department is providing to facilitate school patronage transfers in areas such as Dublin Bay north, where survey data indicates a clear parental preference for co-educational, non-denominational post-primary education but no such option currently exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19448/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if, following the recent Topical Issue debate raised by each Deputy representing Dublin Bay north, her Department will act on the recommendation to locate the proposed special school within the already-constructed Phase 2 building of a school (details supplied); if not, whether a cost comparison has been carried out between adapting temporary prefabs for the special school and utilising the existing permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19683/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if, in light of the multiple demonstrations by parents, children, and teachers at a school (details supplied), her Department will engage directly with the school to explain the reasons for the ongoing delay to its permanent building project; if she will commit to visiting the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19684/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20013/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education what steps are being implemented to enhance education on digital literacy and the risks associated with exposure to online pornography, in order to safeguard children and prevent the development of sexually harmful behaviours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20637/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if an update can be provided on the factors currently delaying the development of Gaelcholáiste Reachrann in Donaghmede. [20646/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education if her Department has any plans to transition an existing single-sex school to a co-educational model, or to establish a new co-educational school in the area, in light of the findings of a report recently delivered to her office (details supplied). [20647/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education the amount of capital funding her Department provided to a school (details supplied) in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21260/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education the amount of capital funding her Department provided to a school (details supplied) in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21261/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education the status of the provision of a permanent school building for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21656/25]
Social 9 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider establishing an independent employment support service, separate from the HSE, for people with disabilities and those with mental illness, focused on providing local, meaningful and fairly paid opportunities; if he acknowledges the impact that prolonged unemployment can have on mental health, confidence and self-worth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19452/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and the current status of this specific carer’s allowance case. [19688/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20577/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection what the current plans are regarding the potential removal of means testing for carers, as committed to in the Programme for Government. [20649/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review whether current core social welfare rates are meeting people’s basic needs, particularly in areas like Dublin Bay north where the cost of living continues to rise and many families are struggling with rent, energy bills, and food costs; to consider targeted increases for those on the lowest incomes as part of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21620/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will address the significant delays in processing disability allowance, carer’s allowance, and domiciliary care allowance applications for residents in Dublin Bay north, with many constituents waiting in excess of 14 weeks for decisions; the actions being taken to recruit additional staff, streamline the assessment process, and ensure timely support for those in urgent need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21621/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the proposed abolition of the means test for carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20993/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has evaluated the true at-risk-of-poverty rate for people with disabilities when accounting for the extra cost of disability; whether his Department will adjust poverty measurement tools or set new targets in light of this disparity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21963/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will reform the State’s equivalence scales or poverty metrics to formally include a “disability weight” reflecting the higher living costs associated with disability; and if he will outline any plans to adopt such adjustments. [21964/25]
Transport 8 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20008/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the growing safety and enforcement challenges associated with high-powered electric scooters and electric bikes, he is considering the introduction of compulsory registration and identification requirements for such vehicles, particularly those capable of reaching higher speeds; and the steps being taken to ensure these vehicles are subject to appropriate regulation, enforcement, and traceability, in the interest of public safety and accountability. [20108/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the planned changes and developments throughout the Dublin Bay North constituency for the years 2025 and 2026. [20648/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will fund the installation of bus shelters at both pole numbers (details supplied); if so, when this work is likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21259/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the reinstallation of the shelter on the southbound platform at Killester DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21657/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the recent increase in unaccompanied learner driver offences in the Dublin Metropolitan Northern region, where Garda figures show a rise from 200 incidents in Q2 2023 to 324 in Q2 2024, with vehicle seizures also rising from 142 to 203; if he will consider the introduction of a pilot Learner Driver Support Programme in high-need areas such as Dublin Bay North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department will take to address the widespread and unacceptable practice of cars and vans parking on footpaths, including in areas marked with single or double yellow lines, which create significant physical obstacles for people with disabilities and older persons, particularly those who are visually impaired or who use a wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21969/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department will take to tackle the widespread and unacceptable practice of cars and vans parking on footpaths, including in areas marked with single or double yellow lines, particularly around access points to schools and hospitals such as Beaumont Hospital, including Ballyshannon Road and Trim Road, where such parking creates significant physical obstacles for people with disabilities and older persons, especially those who are visually impaired or who use a wheelchair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/25]
Public Expenditure 7 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the specific measures being taken to ensure the civil service meets the new 6% disability employment target set in 2024, particularly in Departments currently below this threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19449/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 8 April 2025, the name of the Department or, as appropriate, the name of the office, that decided that payslips would not issue to recipients of civil and public service pensions, along with the date this decision was made. [19453/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 8 April 2025, to outline all the reasons it was decided not to issue payslips by post to the recipients of civil and public service pensions; and whether cost was an issue; and whether it was an administrative or political decision. [19454/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 8 April 2025, whether he wishes to clarify that when he stated that the National Shared Services Office "is responsible for the distribution of staff and pensioner payslips, these payslips are distributed by electronic means and are available to access 24/7 on its website", if he meant to say 'accessible', as the word 'distributed' indicates that payslips are posted in hard copy or issued electronically by email. [19455/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 381 of 8 April 2025, what consideration was given to the recipients of civil and public service pensions without the means of engaging online with the predecessor of the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) when it decided to cease issuing payslips to civil and public service pensioners, particularly in the context that many in receipt of a pension from NSSO never worked on ICT equipment and do not own or know how to operate a computer. [19456/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the reason pension services of the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) requires a surviving spouse to submit "the original death certificate" whereas the NSSO's HR services requires a certified copy of the death certificate and whether it would make more sense for the submission of just the one copy of a certified copy of the death certificate to either pension services or HR services in order to minimise the administrative burden and duplication for surviving spouses who are claiming a civil or public service pension. [19457/25]
Housing 7 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the planned social and affordable housing developments throughout Dublin Bay north; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21266/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the immediate measures being implemented to address the critical shortage of rental properties available under the housing assistance payment scheme, given that only 41 such properties were available nationwide in March 2025, representing just 4% of all rental listings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21659/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions his Department is taking to ensure that water and wastewater infrastructure can support the delivery of housing, particularly in the greater Dublin area where key projects face delays; if he will review whether the current mandate and funding model for Uisce Éireann are fit for purpose in meeting housing and infrastructure needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19312/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will engage with Dublin City Council regarding the future use of the derelict site adjacent to the trinity swimming pool in Donaghmede, which has been vacant for over three years; if consideration can be given to facilitating community use of the site by a local football club (details supplied) currently without a clubhouse and under pressure for space due to high demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19316/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No.15 of 20 March 2025, if his Department has contacted Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council to request updates on the current role and activities of their respective accessibility officers; if so, whether the findings can be shared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19682/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20009/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what immediate measures are being implemented to address the critical shortage of rental properties available under the Housing Assistance Payment scheme, given that only 41 such properties were available nationwide in March 2025, representing just 4% of all rental listings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20638/25]
Justice 6 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if his Department will support efforts to address rising crime and anti-social behaviour in an area (detailed supplied). [19320/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice the current number of Gardaí assigned to the north central and north Garda divisions, and outline how these figures compare to 2023 and 2024 levels. [20106/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if, in light of the growing threat posed by individuals engaging in antisocial and dangerous behaviour using stolen mopeds and electric motorbikes, he is actively considering legislative or operational reforms to empower Gardaí with the tools they need to intervene effectively. [20107/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if an organisation (details supplied) had signed up to the Garda security protocols introduced by the then-Commissioner in early 2009, prior to an incident. [20109/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20201/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice to provide an update on the review of the family reunion policy, which was due to be completed last year; if consideration will be given to amending the policy to allow individuals in full-time employment to have their family with them from the start; when it is envisaged that this review will be finalised and the review findings issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21965/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide an update on the provision of respite services for children with disabilities in the Dublin Bay North constituency; the number of families availing of respite; and whether any increase in respite capacity is planned for 2025. [20994/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department will examine issues related to the lack of flexibility in the national childcare scheme, particularly in cases where parents such as teachers are charged additional fees for childcare services they do not use or require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19319/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20205/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions that will be taken to address the lack of access to a community neurorehabilitation team for people living with neurological conditions in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10188/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when meaningful progress will be made on the childcare cost commitments made by all major parties during the 2024 general election, particularly regarding the promised reduction to a cap of €50 per week; and the specific steps being taken to honour these commitments and provide relief to families facing high childcare costs in Dublin Bay North and across Ireland. [21967/25]
Agriculture 5 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any of the capital investment measures or schemes available under the Seafood Development Programme 2021–2027 could be applied to support environmentally focused aquaculture projects, such as oyster farming aimed at improving water quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19311/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider supporting a pilot project to assess the impact of oyster farming on water quality in Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19313/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the introduction to Dáil Éireann of the Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021, which has already passed through Seanad Éireann his Department’s position on the protection of the native Irish honey bee (apis mellifera mellifera); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19317/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will publish the findings of the research conducted by the University of Galway on the native Irish honey bee apis mellifera mellifera, which concluded in December 2024; if he will outline the timeline for completing the evaluation of the report; the steps he intends to take based on its conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19451/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/25]
Environment 4 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will publish the current projected EU climate targets for Ireland; and the actions being taken to reduce Ireland’s projected emissions in order to meet those targets. [19679/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether the proposed liquefied natural gas facility, which has been acknowledged as an interim measure, will include infrastructure to facilitate a transition to green hydrogen; and if not, whether such infrastructure will be developed in parallel. [19680/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20012/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps being taken to address the situation in certain areas of Ireland where no waste collection companies are providing services, particularly in cases where elderly and disabled individuals are left without any viable means of disposing of household waste, the supports or interventions being considered to ensure these vulnerable groups are not left behind. [21658/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [15512/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Disability will next meet. [15513/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20268/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the process being put in place to fulfil the programme for Government commitment to "Examine ways to facilitate people who are on work permits to move jobs more easily and legally, while protecting the integrity of the immigration system"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21619/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify recent reports that there will be no further reductions to student fees; if this represents a departure from the commitment in the Programme for Government to reduce the student contribution fee over the lifetime of the Government; the rationale for this shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19681/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20202/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20010/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20011/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20015/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20014/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide a breakdown, by Department or office, of the percentage of employees who have disclosed a disability for the past ten years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20576/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 8 votes · 26 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Health 6 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address concerns regarding CORU’s requirement for graduates to complete a placement in adult disability in a health and social care setting (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18536/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to deal with bariatric surgery waiting lists for people suffering with chronic conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18792/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for additional mental health services in Clontarf (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19881/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to address the lack of general practitioners across Dublin north city and county, in particular given the rapidly growing population; if he plans to provide further primary care centres across this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19907/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine alternative options for people suffering from a mental health crisis in order that they do not need to go through the standard accident and emergency department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20738/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the introduction of health warning labels for alcoholic products proceeds without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20803/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will examine the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20094/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will urgently issue advice to schools on how the Leaving Certificate grade inflation will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20228/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the supports available for schools with autism classes where they require additional guidance or training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21116/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the frequency with which the school planning areas reviewed; when the most recent review took place; the alterations, if any were made during that review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21384/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education when a school project will be delivered (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21393/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the average wait time for a join family visa to be processed for a family where a non-EU citizen is joining their Irish spouse; the average wait time for a join family visa to be processed for a family where a non-EU citizen is joining their non-Irish EU citizen spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if his attention has been drawn to an event in Belfast (details supplied) which includes the Irish prison service; if he will take action to prevent Israeli attendees from visiting Irish prisons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21117/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the action he is taking to address child trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21437/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [17123/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [18952/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on his Department’s plans to implement the recommendations made in chapter 7 of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21037/25]
- 2025-04-30 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the report undertaken by his Department’s Committee sub-group into the replacement of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [21338/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the case of a delayed assessment of need for a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18627/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the outcomes that Tusla is hoping to achieve from changes occurring regarding the Integrated Reform Programme; the underlying evidence or rationale for the changes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19877/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the mitigation measures he will put in place to ensure the Leaving Certificate class of 2025 is not disadvantaged when applying for college courses compared to previous years’ classes whose grades were inflated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19049/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if she will extend the SUSI grant to include graduate entry medicine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21140/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the loss of funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21160/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate an incident involving a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20811/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he aware of the recent roll-out of the AI feature on all apps on a platform (details supplied) without permission of the users; his views on the fact that these features cannot be removed; if he intends to take action regarding this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18805/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his reasoning for introducing new restrictions on the tenant in-situ-scheme; if he will remove the need to be in receipt of the housing assistance payment or rental accommodation scheme for two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18515/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

Coeliac Society Of Ireland Food
- VAT Treatment of Gluten-Free Bread
Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 11 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 11 total

Justice 3 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice the status of the review into his Department's family reunification policy; when he will publish a revised policy in this area; if he will list the groups and individuals whom he has consulted on this policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18796/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if any additional resources have been committed to visa processing over the past twelve months; the plans for further resources to be allocated to visa processing; when we can expect to see improvements in the timelines for processing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18797/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the Stardust redress scheme; if he is satisfied that the families of all 48 victims have been consulted and communicated with adequately in respect of the administration of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19310/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the status of flood defence and relief plans in Clontarf;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20745/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of the National Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management Programme for the Dublin City Council administrative area; the current timelines for the delivery of the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20746/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education what is being done to ensure the provision of appropriate numbers of primary school places for children with autism in the Coolock and Darndale area; if she can provide any guidance to assure that a child (details supplied) will have an appropriate place in a local school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18996/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the plan to place a special school on grounds (details supplied) in north Dublin; the findings made by the Department’s technical team who visited the school; the engagement the technical team has had with the school management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20744/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address the issue of grade inflation when it comes to CAO offers this year; the steps he will take to ensure fairness for students who sat the Leaving Certificate in 2025 and those who sat it in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18553/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans to address the issue of grade inflation when it comes to CAO offers this year; the steps he will take to ensure fairness for students who sat the Leaving Certificate in 2025 and those who sat it in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18553/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) will be reconsidered for qualification for half carer’s allowance. [19911/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the status of the inquiry into the historical licensing and prescribing of sodium valproate in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20079/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 6 votes · 23 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Health 7 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of 3 April 2025, if HIQA will assess the impact of providing shingles vaccination for adults aged 65 years and older, as is done by the NHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19072/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing legislation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19274/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on a facilities expansion request at a club (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19936/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for a HSE-owned facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20027/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for a HSE-owned facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20028/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department will determine the professional pathways for an occupation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20033/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing a framework for certain positions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20034/25]
Housing 5 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications submitted for a scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20029/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for a scheme (details supplied) that have been approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20030/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for a scheme (details supplied) under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20031/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications for a scheme (details supplied) that have been declined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20032/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on an application (details supplied) by a group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20035/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to develop a career path in the childcare sector in view of the staff turnover rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20433/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the outcome of the personalised budget demonstrator pilot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20432/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 8 April 2025, if she will provide an update on the tender process of a school building project (details supplied). [19371/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education for an update on an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20026/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the level of capital investment in ATU Mayo, Castlebar campus since 2020; the capital projects funded at the campus over this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19934/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the number of new courses, full-time and part-time, that have been added at ATU Mayo campus since 2020, as well as the number of courses, full-time and part-time, that have been discontinued in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19935/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if supports such as the online retail scheme and the trading online scheme will be subject to review given the increased pressures on small and medium enterprises arising from international uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21203/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding and the number of projects supported since the launch of the disruptive technologies innovation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21202/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection to confirm that his Department will be the lead on the introduction of a permanent annual cost of disability support payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21596/25]
- 2025-05-01 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of organisations that have availed of the workplace adaptation and equipment grant when employing a person with a disability, in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21597/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport when a driving test date for a person (details supplied) will be set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19973/25]

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 8 votes · 15 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 15 total

Health 7 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the policy changes her Department plans to implement to increase the number of GP services available in Dublin 3,5, 9, 13, and 17. [20244/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of the waiting lists for children in each Dublin postal code, 1 to 24, waiting for an appointment for an occupational therapist, speech and language therapist and physio therapist, in tabular form. [20491/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric ophthalmologist registrars based at CHI Temple Street, in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [20839/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health The locations within CHO9 where dental surgeons and senior dental surgeons with a special interest in special needs dentistry are based in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [20840/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of regional community-based specialist eating disorder services; the locations of these services; the number of WTE health and social care professionals working in these services [20841/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE community orthoptist posts by location within CHO9. [20842/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of permanent full-time job offers Beaumont Hospital made to graduate nurses in 2024; the number of those offers that were accepted. [20843/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the number of members of An Garda Síochána who have been suspended for the years 2015 to 2025; the number of those suspended who are on suspension on full pay; and the shortest suspension period and longest suspension period in each of the years. [19069/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardai by rank attached to community policing units at both Coolock & Raheny Garda stations Dublin 5, as of 22 April 2025. [20844/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice the number of service users that have used the probation services at a location (details supplied), in each of the past three years and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [20845/25]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [13976/25]
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Taoiseach for an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [14726/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the actions being taken since she took office to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists. [20792/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will fund the installation of next bus display screen at a location (details supplied). [20846/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-04-29 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education the management training, including project management training, that primary school principals and deputy principals receive to enable them to fulfil their duties. [19070/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Neurological Alliance of Ireland Health
- Support for the Delivery of the Commitment within the Programme for Government to rollout the remaining community Neuro-Rehabilitation teams