Galway East — week of Mon, 5 May

What your Galway East TDs did this week

Mon, 5 May – 11 May 2025 · 4 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 49 questions · 7 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-07 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 88–60

Voted for 3 Albert Dolan · Peter Roche · Seán Canney

Voted against 1 Louis O'Hara

Albert Dolan — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 42 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 42 total

Enterprise 8 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department maintains or receives any data on the compliance of Government Departments and their agencies or bodies with the quarterly prompt payment reporting requirements under Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017 (details supplied); if he will consider establishing a process by which departments must report publicly on agency-level compliance; and if not if his Department will develop a centralised oversight mechanism to ensure full-sector enforcement of this reporting obligation. [22612/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if parent departments are required or expected to aggregate and publish prompt payment data from bodies under their remit, including State agencies and non-commercial State bodies; and if not, the reason such aggregated reporting is not currently mandated as part of the Government's transparency and public financial accountability standards under Government Decision S29296. [22615/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will consider creating a centralised public database or portal for quarterly prompt payment reports submitted under Government Decision S29296; and if not, to provide a composite dataset or index showing the reporting status and prompt payment performance of all public sector bodies for the past three years. [22617/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 722 of 25 March 2025 and 910 of 8 April 2025, if he is aware of any Government department that failed to submit quarterly prompt payment reports, as required under Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, for any quarter in 2022, 2023, or 2024 to date; if so, to provide a list of such Departments; the quarters for which data was not submitted; and outline any corrective action taken or requested by the Department; to clarify the following specific omissions from the Department's published prompt payment returns, the absence of the Department of Health's return for Q2 2024, despite prior submissions, the absence of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth's returns in both Q2 2023 and Q4 2023; and if these omissions were due to non-submission by the relevant Departments or due to other reasons for example, a reporting error or publication oversight. [22582/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22607/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has considered introducing formal sanctions or funding consequences for public sector bodies that fail to meet prompt payment reporting requirements under Government Decision S29296; and if not if he will now undertake a review of enforcement mechanisms. [22613/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide copies of any guidance or correspondence issued to parent departments regarding the requirement to monitor and enforce prompt payment reporting by bodies under their remit since March 2017. [22614/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22626/25]
Transport 7 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the 1951 CIÉ superannuation scheme is made a priority for the new Government; if he will address the concerns of retired members of the scheme who have not received a pension increase since 2008; to consider the particular hardship these pensioners face, especially given that many are not entitled to the State pension due to their civil service terms of employment and PRSI contribution status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22226/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the number of schools enrolled in the safe routes to school in 2024, and to date in 2025; the number of schools waiting to be enrolled; the breakdown of the number of schools enrolled in the programme by each county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22246/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding allocated to the safe routes to school programme in 2025; the number of schools availing of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22247/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the total cost arising from the 20% reduction of public transport fares to the public and the 50% reduction of public transport to students and young people under 24 years-of-age nationwide; if he is considering making the reduction permanent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22248/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22603/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22622/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing issues affecting the rail service between Athenry and Galway city, including persistent capacity constraints, service delays, and overcrowding during peak times; and the specific measures being considered to improve reliability, increase service frequency, and add additional carriages to better accommodate growing passenger demand on this route. [22564/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the implementation of the alcohol labelling measures, as provided for under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018; the reason for any delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22227/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason her Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22600/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide links to all HSE prompt payment reports submitted under the Government's 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment since 2017, noting that these reports do not appear to be readily accessible or published on the HSE's website; and if the HSE is in compliance with its quarterly reporting obligation under Government Decision S29296. [22616/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of her Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22619/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22599/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22618/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to bring forward legislation to allow developments approved under section 181 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to seek substitute consent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22738/25]
Environment 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22608/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22627/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22611/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22630/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance the number of applications under the cycle-to-work scheme in 2024, and to date in 2025; if he will provide a breakdown between the number of bicycles, pedelecs, e-bikes, and e-cargo bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22244/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Finance his views on expanding the reach of the bike-to-work scheme beyond PAYE to include everyone, employers, sole-traders, students, jobseekers, the disabled, unpaid homework and the retired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22245/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason her Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22601/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of her Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22620/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22610/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22629/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22604/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22623/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22605/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22624/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason her Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22606/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of her Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22625/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22602/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22621/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department aggregates or compiles quarterly prompt payment reporting data submitted by public bodies and agencies under its remit, in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017; if so, to provide the compiled data or summary tables for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 to date; if not, the reason his Department does not aggregate this data; and if any steps have been taken to ensure public bodies under its remit are meeting their reporting obligations. [22609/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development to confirm which public bodies under the aegis of his Department are required to submit quarterly prompt payment reports in accordance with Government Decision S29296 of 19 May 2009, 2 and 8 March 2011, and 28 March 2017, regarding the 15-Day Prompt Payment Commitment; to provide a comprehensive list of those bodies; and to specify which of those bodies submitted reports covering each quarter of 2023 and Q1 2025, and which did not, in tabular form. [22628/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health
- Key topics included the long-term illness scheme, access to early diagnosis, the availability of a full multidisciplinary team comprising dietitians, IBD nurses, and psychologists, as well as public awareness and support for the vital work of CCI.

Louis O'Hara — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 7 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 7 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on a person’s rights to re-routing and compensation under EC261/2004 due to flight cancellation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22042/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if work has commenced on a new State aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23069/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is undertaking to address capacity issues on InterCity rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the efforts his Department is undertaking to increase the accessibility of public transport for people with disabilities and addressing the issue of hidden booking costs associated with the free travel pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22869/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health if her Department offers any funding towards establishment of voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22912/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health to outline any financial supports available from her Department that can be accessed by voluntary cancer support centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22914/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions his Department is taking to promote tourism in east Galway through initiatives such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Hidden Heartlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22867/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health
- Key topics included the long-term illness scheme, access to early diagnosis, the availability of a full multidisciplinary team comprising dietitians, IBD nurses, and psychologists, as well as public awareness and support for the vital work of CCI.

Peter Roche — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Seán Canney — Independent 1 vote · 0 questions · 4 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 4 returns

Galway City Partnership Community
- Local Area Employment Service
Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease Health
- Key topics included the long-term illness scheme, access to early diagnosis, the availability of a full multidisciplinary team comprising dietitians, IBD nurses, and psychologists, as well as public awareness and support for the vital work of CCI.
Galway Harbour Company Transport
- Port Update and briefing
Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Arts
- Regional Film and Screen Industries Development