Galway West — week of Mon, 5 May

Catherine Connolly — Independent 1 vote · 21 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 21 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No 29 of 26 March 2025, the reason no inspections took place in that period under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Orders 1973 and 1989 in that period; if any such inspections have been undertaken since 26 March 2025 to-date in 2025; his plans to begin random inspection of civil aircraft to establish if they are carrying munitions of war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22755/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when the identified park and ride sites for Galway City will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22756/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No 290 of 8 April 2025, the current waiting time for driving tests in Ireland; the length of time people can expect to wait to be offered a test; the steps being taken to address the backlog; the systems in place to ensure that the 10-week waiting time target is achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22757/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to stop flights carrying weapons through Irish airspace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22720/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of light rail for Galway following the publication of the feasibility study on 30 October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22719/25]
Defence 5 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 5 February 2025, if the minutes of all meetings with an organisation (details supplied) will now be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18047/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of fighter jets the Government intends to purchase; the estimated cost of each aircraft; the number of personnel required to operate and maintain each new aircraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18046/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when the draft Bill to dismantle the triple lock will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15515/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason his Department has initiated tender-related processes (details supplied) calling for unmanned aircraft systems for search and rescue that can be adapted to strike targets; to outline the strike capability being called for; the use to which it is contemplated such drones are to be put; the reason(s) such UAMS must comply with all NATO integration standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17728/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence when a company (details supplied) was appointed to advise on expanding Ireland’s military; the terms of the contract, including the cost and duration of the contract; the way in which the company was identified as the preferred provider of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18048/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of the 78 information sessions carried out by the Adoption Authority under section 17 of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 that relate to 'no contact' preferences, which were transferred from the national contact preference register. [22380/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of the 78 information sessions carried out by the Adoption Authority under section 17 of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 that relate to 'no contact' preferences that were registered on the national contact preference register established under the Act. [22381/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for a breakdown of registration of the 'no contact' preferences that relate to the 78 information sessions which have been carried out to date by the Adoption Authority, under section 17 of the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022, by year. [22382/25]
Tourism 3 questions
- 2025-05-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén pleananna atá aige chun scéim na ndeontas tithíochta Gaeltachta a reáchtáil arís de bhun Acht na dTithe (Gaeltacht) (Leasú), 2001, chun tacaíocht a chur ar fáil do chainteoirí Gaeilge a bheadh ag iarraidh teach a thógáil nó a athchóiriú sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22816/25]
- 2025-05-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán maidir le Ceist Uimhir 45 an 6 Márta 2025 agus Ceist Uimhir 9 an 19 Meán Fómhair 2024, an dtabharfaidh sé soiléiriú ar an dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le tionscnaimh thithíochta atá faoi chaibidil ag Údarás na Gaeltachta i gcúig shuíomh i Rinn Ó gCuanach, Contae Phort Láirge, ar an gCeathrún Rua, Contae na Gaillimhe agus i gCarraig an tSeascainn, Gaoth Dobhair, Contae Dhún na nGall; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22792/25]
- 2025-05-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad iad na ccad iad na chéad chéimeanna eile a bheidh á nglacadh aige ag eascairt as na cruinnithe a bhí aige leis an eagraíocht Bánúéad chéimeanna eile a bheidh á dtógáil aige ag eascairt as an cruinnithe a bhí aige leis an eagraíocht Bánú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22794/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the recognition rates at first instance, and appeal stage, for all international protection applicants, for each month to date in 2025, in tabular form; if decisions made in any given month are indicative of a trend in decision-making; the current waiting time for appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22979/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice if a review of the cultural mediators pilot project in the international protection process has been completed by the Department; the results of that review; the degree to which international protection applicants were consulted; if the review is publicly available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Justice the process by which a person who is refused leave to land at Dublin Airport may indicate they are in need of international protection or be identified as same by an immigration officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22981/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health in relation to home care assistants providing home support services, the official policy of the HSE in relation to home care assistants providing assistance with eating and drinking to clients with physical limitations on feeding; when, in what circumstances and on what terms, such assistance may be provided within each individual CHO, in tabular form; the reason for discrepancies between CHOs; the reason for the changes in such provision within the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22050/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of employees that have not been released from their contracts within the time limit set out for post-recruitment release arrangements under the HSE HR Circular 001/2015; and having been offered a new position, the particulars of the positions; the steps being taken to ensure compliance with the circular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22596/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeltacht
- An maoiniú leis an nGaeilge agus an nGaeltacht a fhorbairt; Reachtaíocht na Gaeilge a láidriú nó reachtaíocht eile a d'fhéadfadh tionchar a imirt ar an nGaeilge nó ar an nGaeltacht a láidriú; An Ghaeilge a láidriú sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht Gaeltachta

Hildegarde Naughton — Fine Gael 1 vote · 0 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 3 returns

The Open Doors Initiative Employment
- Shared the work of ODI and requested meeting with Minister.
St. Joseph's Foundation Health
- Presented a letter to Minister Hildegarde Naughton in relation to the sustainability to Disability Services Sector.
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.

John Connolly — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 7 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide the full allocation of funding for the safe routes to school scheme works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22285/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide the full allocation of funding for the safe routes to school scheme works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the current position held and offered by TII as a prescribed body on planning applications received by local authorities where the application is on a national route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the work ongoing in his Department to examine the further expansion of free public transport for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22845/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the considerations his Department is giving towards proposing the inclusion of recommended inter-city rail projects earmarked in the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review, including the double tracking of rail lines from Dublin as far as Mullingar, Athlone, and Kilkenny, as well as between Galway and Athenry in the revised National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22846/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts he is making to support hotels to continue operating as hotels to serve the tourism industry and the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on Fáilte Ireland’s development of a destination experience development plan for Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/25]

New lobbying 11 returns

Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeltacht
- An maoiniú leis an nGaeilge agus an nGaeltacht a fhorbairt; Reachtaíocht na Gaeilge a láidriú nó reachtaíocht eile a d'fhéadfadh tionchar a imirt ar an nGaeilge nó ar an nGaeltacht a láidriú; An Ghaeilge a láidriú sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht Gaeltachta
Galway Harbour Company · 10 returns Transport
- Port Update and briefing
- Port Update and briefing
- Port Update and briefing
- Port briefing / progress update
- Port briefing / progress update
- Port briefing / progress update
- Port briefing / progress update
- Port briefing / progress update
- CEO extension and renumeration
- CEO extension and renumeration

Mairéad Farrell — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 9 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Health 5 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 793 of 1 April 2025, if in line with recommendation five of the named report the Gender Healthcare Programme will be primarily looking to update HSE quality improvement division's model of care which sought to develop clinical guidelines guided by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. [22259/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 793 of 1 April 2025, if additional funding for new or existing transgender services is to be decided within the health regions, fully independent of the ongoing Gender Healthcare Programme. [22260/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 793 of 1 April 2025, if the National Gender Service tracks the time and costs of providing advice and guidance to other countries. [22261/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the staffing costs of the National Gender Service from 2019 to 2024, broken down by year, in tabular form. [22262/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the estimated total number of staff hours used for initial assessments in the National Gender Service in 2024, including clinical appointments, all staff present at MDT meetings, and administration. [22263/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to providing toilet facilities on buses running in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22885/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update the improvements to roads maintenance funding for Galway County Council, including work being done to clear the backlog of local improvement scheme applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22884/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Mairéad Farrell den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cén obair atá ar siúl aige maidir le soláthar tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22886/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports available to develop a community hotel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/25]

New lobbying 5 returns

Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Education and Training
- Meeting about student housing
Galway City Partnership Community
- Youth Activities Mainstream Funding for Ballinfoile
Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeltacht
- An maoiniú leis an nGaeilge agus an nGaeltacht a fhorbairt; Reachtaíocht na Gaeilge a láidriú nó reachtaíocht eile a d'fhéadfadh tionchar a imirt ar an nGaeilge nó ar an nGaeltacht a láidriú; An Ghaeilge a láidriú sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht Gaeltachta
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 Film Resource Centre Limited Arts
- Regional Film and Screen Industries Development

Noel Grealish — Independent 1 vote · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Arts
- Regional Film and Screen Industries Development

Seán Kyne — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Conradh na Gaeilge Gaeltacht
- An maoiniú leis an nGaeilge agus an nGaeltacht a fhorbairt; Reachtaíocht na Gaeilge a láidriú nó reachtaíocht eile a d'fhéadfadh tionchar a imirt ar an nGaeilge nó ar an nGaeltacht a láidriú; An Ghaeilge a láidriú sa chóras oideachais; Tithíocht Gaeltachta

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