Kildare North — week of Mon, 5 May

Aidan Farrelly — Social Democrats 1 vote · 12 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Justice 6 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the amount still due to An Garda Síochána as of 28 April 2025 in respect of non-public duty events that occurred in 2022, 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, and where policed by An Garda Síochána. [22016/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to develop and introduce national standards for persons living in emergency accommodation centres or reception centres that include a component that considers child safeguarding, in conjunction with HIQA, in the context of international protection. [22631/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to conduct an annual audit in respect of the protection the human rights of persons residing in emergency accommodation or reception centres. [22632/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to enhance education and physical educational opportunities for persons under the age of 18 living in emergency accommodation or reception centres. [22634/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to provide own-door accommodation for persons that are particularly vulnerable in the context of international protection applications, such as pregnant persons, persons with a disability, and so on. [22635/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice his plans to utilise approved housing bodies in the context of emergency accommodation provision for persons in the international protection system. [22636/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the current status of a project (details supplied), including a delivery timeline. [22067/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details of unfilled and vacant posts currently in primary schools in North Kildare, including those unfilled from maternity or other long-term leave, in tabular form. [22068/25]
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the school reconfiguration programme at primary level for 2025, including schools currently engaged in the process. [22069/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update on the progress made in respect of the completion of an amended broadcasting Bill that will provide for the Comptroller and Auditor General to fully audit RTÉ and the date on which it will be introduced. [22745/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will provide an update in respect of the Programme for Government to promote an all-island approach to hosting major international sporting events, building on the major international events policy, including supporting the hosting of the 2027 Ryder Cup, Euro 2028, the T20 Cricket World Cup 2030, the Open Championship and bidding for major competitions. [13482/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-07 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a schedule of basic annual salaries for chief executives of all commercial and non-commercial semi-State companies; and the expiry date of each contract for same. [22490/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

Allan Shine Consultants Economic Development and Industry
- Calls and Meetings to discuss Weston Airport - current activity, investment to date and future plans
Screen Producers Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Introductory meeting with representative to provide overview of Screen Producers Ireland

James Lawless — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Allan Shine Consultants Development and Zoning
- Meeting to discuss investment and development opportunities with Weston Airport
ACCA Ireland Education and Training
- Drawing attention to the ACCA programme of priorities and specifically the needs in respect of Irelands transition to a sustainability economy.
The Open Doors Initiative Employment
- Shared the work of ODI and requested meeting with Minister.
British Irish Chamber of Commerce Trade
- Sent paper with proposals to strengthen UK-Ireland trade and investment.
Irish Planning Institute Employment
- Planning resourcing

Joe Neville — Fine Gael 1 vote · 6 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 6 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to ensure an increase in public transport routes in and out of university towns such as Maynooth, which has many students that commute daily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14623/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will discuss the recent unfair fare increases on thousands of commuters living in towns in zone 2 of the new leap fare zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22827/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which Fáilte Ireland is supporting the promotion of County Kildare as a tourist destination in the domestic and international market given its rich culture and heritage as a county. [22826/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are funding streams available to support local tourism initiatives in north Kildare that promote its unique heritage, including its ties with the Guinness family and brand, considering it is one of Ireland's most successful business stories. [22825/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views as to the most positive steps that could be taken to ensure the Defence Forces are funded, equipped, and supported in the face of evolving global security steps. [18001/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the initiatives the Government is pursuing to address the challenges of recruitment and retention within the Defence Forces; and if, from his time at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, he has considered how education and defence can be linked to make the armed forces even more attractive to young people. [18002/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Allan Shine Consultants Economic Development and Industry
- Calls and Meetings to discuss Weston Airport - current activity, investment to date and future plans

Naoise Ó Cearúil — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport to address the significant delays to Kildare north train services due to issues at level crossings on the Maynooth line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of Irish Rail's reduction in capacity on the Maynooth train service to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his plans to address the 15% reduction in the number of overseas visitors over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22673/25]
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his plans to extend the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme beyond August 2025 given its positive impact to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/25]
Defence 1 question
- 2025-05-08 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the action he is taking to improve retention levels in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17828/25]

Réada Cronin — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

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