Kildare North — week of Mon, 19 May

What your Kildare North TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 70 questions · 135 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024

2025-05-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to provide that information relating to the repairability of certain products be made available and to provide for related matters

The motion · motion failed 64–77

Voted for 2 Aidan Farrelly · Réada Cronin

Voted against 3 James Lawless · Joe Neville · Naoise Ó Cearúil

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 41–101

Voted for 1 Réada Cronin

Voted against 4 Aidan Farrelly · James Lawless · Joe Neville · Naoise Ó Cearúil

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 90–70

Voted for 3 James Lawless · Joe Neville · Naoise Ó Cearúil

Voted against 2 Aidan Farrelly · Réada Cronin

Aidan Farrelly — Social Democrats 3 votes · 17 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 17 total

Justice 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of dogs currently in training to get into the Garda dog unit. [25850/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice if he will clarify the extent to which gardaí who are not part of the dog handling unit are trained to deal with and-#or engage with dogs that are on the schedule of restricted breeds. [25851/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of occasions that An Garda Síochána have hired out an external forensic archaeologist to carry out work on its behalf, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25852/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice the number of horses currently in training to get into the Garda mounted unit. [25853/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE speech and language therapists based in Wicklow primary care services, in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25854/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registered advanced nurse practitioner in tissue viability at St James's Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25855/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant psychiatrist based in Kildare mental health team in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25856/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Health the number of deep brain stimulation surgeries carried out in Beaumont Hospital, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25857/25]
Rural 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the projects in Wicklow that were funded under the Community Recognition Fund in 2024, in tabular form. [25858/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the projects in Kildare that were funded under the Community Recognition Fund in 2024, in tabular form. [25859/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the direct funding and or grant aid that is available to sports clubs from her Department; if she will clarify whether she funds local authorities to grant assist sports clubs. [26535/25]
Tourism 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the date on which the sports capital and equipment programme fund applications will reopen. [26533/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding and or grant aid that is available to sports clubs outside of the sports capital and equipment programme. [26534/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year costs to recruit two additional WTE railway accident investigators for his Department. [25860/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated full-year costs to recruit two additional Fire Safety Engineer Grade 1 for the OPW. [25862/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE senior executives in global procurement employed by Enterprise Ireland in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the Enterprise Ireland offices where these post holders are based, in tabular form. [25861/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the next date he met formally with the CEO of Solas. [25848/25]

New lobbying 27 returns

Kildare Youth Services Children and Youth Affairs
- We engaged with elected representatives regarding funding for youth and family services in Kildare and West Wicklow. We also discussed facilities and premises across the region.
Gaelic Players Association · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
- Meetings with various government and opposition TDs to discuss the Indecon Report, commissioned by the GPA, whish looks at the economic impact of inter-county players.
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Advocacy on Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2025.
- Communication regarding the issues raised in the HIQA report on IPAS accommodation and seeking a meeting re: same.
National Youth Council of Ireland · 2 returns Development and Zoning · Children and Youth Affairs
- National Development Plan Review
- Programme for Government & Youth Policy
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Lobby Day in Buswells hotel
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs
- Meeting with the Social Democrats
- Meeting with the Social Democrats
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
BeLonG To Youth Services Ltd. Children and Youth Affairs
- Kate Cummins met informally with Aidan Farrelly to discuss Belong To's work.
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- Invitation to attend the IMO AGM 2025 educational session on the link between pornography and sexual and gender -based violence
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Family Carers Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for Young Carers in Ireland
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
FASD Ireland CLG Health
- Meetings with various TDs in the 34th Dáil around the FASD Ireland Manifesto
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- AV room launch of paper on Irelands role in the fossil fuel industry where we shared the findings and recommendations.
National Women's Council of Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Advancing a public system of early childhood education and care and support of the Together for Public Campaign Alliance

James Lawless — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 78 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 78 returns

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Request to meet with the minister to discuss issues regarding PWS access to Further Education
Skillnet Ireland Education and Training
- Engagement by representatives from Skillnet Ireland on the upskilling and workforce development supports available. Highlighting key areas of proposed expansion in budget 2026.
Gaelic Players Association · 2 returns Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
- Event being held to award scholarships to inter-county players who are also teachers. The scholarships are awarded by the GPA and the Irish American Partnership
Irish Universities Association · 2 returns Education and Training
- The current status of the research system and the need for investment in infrastructure
- Attracting global research talent to Ireland
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS ALLIANCE - REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LIMITED Children and Youth Affairs
- To influence the next programme for government by identifying key measures needed for children and young people.
CPSMA Education and Training
- School finances increase in capitation and other grants
Ryanair Transport
- Apprenticeships for aircraft mechanics in Ireland
Rehab Group Budgetary matters
- Letter congratulating Ministers & Ministers of State on their appointment & requesting a meeting with them
National Youth Council of Ireland Education and Training
- NYCI Skills Summary Programme and relevance to Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Center for Independent Living Justice and Equality
- letters sent to Ministers welcoming them on their appointment and requesting meetings to bring issues raised by Disabled People to ILMI
The Wheel Community
- The Wheel's Campaigns and Advocacy Manager emailed new TDs to advocate for the needs and priorities of the community and voluntary sector in the upcoming Programme for Government.
AONTAS · 4 returns Education and Training · Budgetary matters
- Community Education Site Visit Invitation for Minister Lawless
- Invitation to attend the annual AONTAS Star Awards
- Invitation to Policy Day
- Adequacy of income supports for adult learners
Uplift Trade
- Uplift members were asked to call TD James Lawless demanding he acts to stop Kildare based company, Powell Electronics, from shipping components for fighter jets to Elbit Systems in Israel
RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) Education and Training
- Funding for new dentistry degree programme
St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health
- The SPMHS advocacy manager was a co-signatory to a letter to the incoming Government calling for active and public transport to be prioritised and highlighting the public health benefits of same.
Transparency International Ireland Education and Training
- TI Ireland sought the support of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for the Integrity at Work programme and related activities.
Dara Residential Services Community
- Lobbying for disability rights and issues - visit to Dail Eireann by Dara Advocacy and Employment group
Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre Education and Training
- Traveller and Roma Higher Education
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
Irish Exporters Association Trade
- Government Consultative Group on Trade to engage with government of the latest and emerging trade developments and opportunties.
The Union of Students in Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Lobby day email
- Meeting with the minister for higher education
Tiglin Challenge Ltd Education and Training
- Reached out to Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
DBI Advisory & Services Company Limited By Guarantee Education and Training
- Requested a meeting on extra places for training courses in AI and other digital technologies
Cormac McKay Transport
- Approach by large international operator to enter the Irish market and set up a EU base of operations here.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Irish Congress of Trade Unions Employment
- Apprenticeship
Waterford Chamber of Commerce Education and Training
- Support and funding for South East Technological University
Lir Communications Ltd Education and Training
- Letter to introduce Explorium and to invite the Minister to visit Explorium, following the General Election and the formation of the new Government.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Irish Bookmakers Association Taxation
- To highlight the potential negative impacts of any further increase in betting duty
LauraLynn Ireland's Children's Hospice Health
- To advance Programme for Government commitments on children's palliative care
Irish Funds Industry Association CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Domestic & EU Legislative Agenda
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 3 returns Agriculture · Education and Training
- Agrochemical Policy in Ireland
- Discussing the the horse racing industry in Ireland
- Capital and current investment across the higher and further education landscape in Ireland.
County Meath Chamber Education and Training
- Minister James Lawless visits the Meath Apprenticeship Expo
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Input to Programme for Government discussions regarding the expansion of School Libraries in Ireland
Ibec · 8 returns Transport · Trade · Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Participation in Freight & Supply Chain Stakeholders meeting on Holyhead Port closure
- US Tariffs and EU Retaliatory Tariffs: Impact on healthcare in Europe
- Irish Drinks Export Markets - Government St Patrick's Day missions
- Sharing letter of support for INSPIRE Research Centre
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Trade Advisory Group
- Skills and Education
- Supports for short-time working
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
National College of Ireland · 3 returns Education and Training
- Invitation to NCI to discuss funding requirements
- Invitation to NCI
- Discuss NCI's capital requirements
Teachers' Union of Ireland Education and Training
- Meeting in advance of the TUI Annual Congress to brief the Minister for FHERIS on the key issues which would be discussed at the TUI Annual Congress
Horse Sport Ireland Education and Training
- Skills and workforce development needs within the equestrian sector
Irish Red Cross · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
- Congratulations on success in GE and follow up on letter to Jack Chambers sharing our priorities for P for G and emphasising the particular urgency of extending ARP
RIAI Housing
- Email sending RIAI Election Manifesto
Dublin Chamber of Commerce · 2 returns Education and Training
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
- Letter to the newly appointed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Irish Cancer Society Transport
- Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland Justice and Equality
- Family Reunion Policy
Horse Racing Ireland · 3 returns Agriculture
- Invitation to meet re strategic capital project
- advocating economic advantages of HRI
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Irish Wildlife Trust CLG. Environment
- Emailed some key recommendations for the Programme for Government including a dedicated nature restoration fund, enactment of the MPA Bill, revision of the legal mandates of state agencies such as Bord na Mona and Coilte, a senior minister position for nature is created. In meetings we spoke about issues at EU level in regards to weakening of environmental legislation, spoke about the CFP and its possible reopening. Asked about issues around the MPA Bill
Cairn Homes plc Housing
- General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry and the broader housing market.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Philanthropy Ireland Community
- National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028
John Gallagher Community
- Promotion of Policies of The Wheel for charity, social enterprise and community and voluntary organisationsuntary sector
Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations Housing
- Briefing Minister on HAI's thoughts on apprenticeships in hardware and construction
Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA) · 2 returns Education and Training
- HECA requests recognition of its HECA Protection of the Enrolled Learner Scheme (HPS) as a sufficient alternative to the proposed National Learner Protection Fund under the 2019 Act.
- HECA requests a meeting with the Minister to discuss issues affecting independent and private higher education and seeks inclusion as a stakeholder in the proposed national education convention.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Economic Development and Industry
- Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Queen's University Belfast Education and Training
- Queen's University hosted the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, James Lawless TD, for a meeting in April 2025. The Minister also delivered a keynote address at an event in Queen's.

Joe Neville — Fine Gael 3 votes · 8 questions · 16 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any analysis has been carried out to date on potential new markets for agrifood produce, exports of which to the US currently amount to almost €2 billion per annum, should tariffs be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25705/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, during his recent trip to America, he was provided with clarity on what impact President Trump's tariffs will have on Ireland's agrifood produce sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25706/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he plans to further increase the SUSI grant application threshold in budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26323/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his Department's efforts to further reduce the burden on families who have to pay for their children's further education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26322/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to resource town centre first and establish a dedicated town regeneration team in every local authority focused on tackling vacancy and dereliction in town and villages as committed in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26324/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will publish a comprehensive plan to expand the remit of Connected Hubs to unlock new opportunities in rural communities in areas such as e-health and online learning; his plans to utilise the hub network as an incubation space for local entrepreneurs and start-ups; if he has had any engagement with the State’s enterprise agencies in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26325/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider regarding secretaries and caretakers, who work side by side with teachers and SNAs in this country daily, to receive the same certainty of a pension on retirement and to receive fair wages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25763/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for a list of all registered childcare providers in North Kildare, in a tabular form. [26315/25]

New lobbying 16 returns

Uisce Éireann Housing
- Meetings to discuss urgency of Greater Dublin Drainage Project, Water Supply Project, and funding to achieve Govt’s housing targets.
Gaelic Players Association Sports and Recreation
- Discussion of the financial strain paced on inter-county players through playing their games
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Intel Ireland Limited · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting a number of MEPs and a local TD at Leixlip, Strasbourg and Brussels during this period
- Introductory meeting for Minister Jack Chambers with the Intel Ireland leadership team. Also included a tour of the Intel Campus at Leixlip
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment
- meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government
Flutter Entertainment PLC Finance
- Correspondence and meetings in relation to Flutter's operations

Naoise Ó Cearúil — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 19 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Health 6 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her views on suggestions that the labelling of alcohol products with health warnings, which is due to come into effect in May 2026, may be delayed; the expected timeline for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25884/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the significant waiting times in the emergency department at Naas hospital, where recent figures show an average wait time of 11.4 hours; the expected timeline for implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25885/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to encourage Irish businesses to provide food information bilingually to promote the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25886/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the reason bilingual labelling will not be part of the agenda of the cross-Government working group, given the inclusion of the option to provide food information bilingually on a voluntary basis within Ireland’s transposition of the FIC Regulation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25887/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for extending the ages for the BreastCheck screening programme, in line with updated standards from HIQA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26440/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for a BreastCheck screening appointment in Kildare; the number of people waiting for a BreastCheck screening appointment nationally; the average wait time for a BreastCheck screening appointment in Kildare; and the average wait time for a BreastCheck screening appointment nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26441/25]
Agriculture 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on allowing forestry on peatlands despite the environmental impacts of doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25494/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for engaging with farmers and industry when reviewing and updating the National TB 2030 Eradication Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25495/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the implementation of the Food Vision tillage report, and when he expects to see a tillage-centred environmental scheme to incentivise crop growers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25882/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an estimate of the annual financial impact that the new increased fare zones will have on commuters in Kildare north in comparison to previous fares, particularly those in Zone 2 towns in Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25888/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will provide information on the NTA’s intention to rollout further changes during 2025 in relation to increased fare zones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25889/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an féidir léi a dheimhniú, sa chás go mbeidh tionscadail le déanamh amach anseo mar chuid den mheasúnú ar an tsraith shinsearach, go gcuirfear an bónas 10% ar fáil do dhaltaí a dhéanann a dtionscadail trí mheán na Gaeilge, mar a chuirtear ar fáil do dhaltaí a dhéanann scrúduithe trí Ghaeilge faoi láthair. Is fiú don Aire a chur i gcuntas go mbeidh i bhfad níos mó dúshlán teanga i gceist leis na tionscadail toisc easpa ábhar ar fáil i nGaeilge agus i dteangacha eile agus go bhfuil an baol ann go roghnóidh scoláirí na tionscadail a dhéanamh trí Bhéarla mura gcuirtear an bónas ar fáil. [25263/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on school secretaries and caretakers not receiving a State pension, given their wages are paid by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25883/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide details of the support package under the proposed Global Talent Initiative, particularly in relation to attracting US research talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26187/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide specific details of his plans to increase supports available to PhD or early post-doctoral students to encourage emerging researchers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26186/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis; and if he will outline any plans by the Government to mark his passing. [20971/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Israel's aid blockade on Gaza. [24172/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the proposed timeline for publishing Our Rural Future 2025-2030, following the recent public consultation on the policy’s development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26190/25]
Tourism 1 question
- 2025-05-22 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán plé a dhéanamh ar na hiarrachtaí atá déanta aige maidir le comhoibriú le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta agus le páirtithe leasmhara eile chun feabhas a chur ar sheirbhísí tithíochta agus pobail i bpobail Ghaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [26191/25]

Réada Cronin — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 26 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Education 16 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children currently on a waiting list with the NCSE for an assessment of needs; the number of children on a waiting list from 2019 to 2025, in tabular form; the average time children spend on a waiting list; the plans to lower the number of children on a waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25618/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of mild general learning disability classrooms in County Kildare attached to a mainstream school or otherwise; the number of children waiting for a place in said classroom for September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25614/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide additional funding and resources to mainstream schools without mild general learning disability classrooms, to support children with mild general learning disabilities for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25615/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education teachers that will be provided for one-on-one learning support for children with a mild general learning disability in County Kildare for September 2025; the number of special needs assistants in County Kildare for September 2025; the level of resources allotted for movement breaks when required in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25616/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of ASD classrooms that were sanctioned back in 2021 for a school (details supplied); the timeline for their opening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25617/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a limit has been placed by her Department on the hours allotted to schools for teacher employment; the amount of hours sanctioned for the school year 2024-2025; if there are plans to increase the provision of hours to schools for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26047/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a permanent building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for its delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26048/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the level of communication between her Department and the NCSE; if the NCSE reports to her Department on the demand for mild learning classes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26051/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a record of demand for mild learning classes in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26052/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a limit has been placed by her Department on the hours allotted to schools for teacher employment; the amount of hours sanctioned for the school year 2024 – 2025; if there are plans to increase the provision of hours to schools for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26270/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of a permanent building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for its delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26271/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the level of communication between her Department and the NCSE; if the NCSE report to her Department on the demand for mild learning classes in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26274/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a record of demand for mild learning classes in north Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26275/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to insure that mainstream schools will have the funding, resources and ability to effectively teach children with mild general learning disabilities in mainstream schools; if sufficient special education teachers will be available for one on one teaching; if sufficient special needs assistants will be available to cover personal care of each child’s need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26338/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is aware of the demand for mild learning classes; if this information is provided to her Department by the NCSE; if there is a plan to implement those records into a broader strategy of opening more mild learning classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26340/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department mandates the NCSE to record data on mild learning classes demand; if there is an awareness of the level of demand for mild learning classes nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26341/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if allogenic transplants for paediatric cancer patients will be restored in hospitals as part of the National Children’s Cancer Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26049/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if allogenic transplants for paediatric cancer patients will be restored in hospitals as part of the National Children’s Cancer Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26272/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if mammograms will be offered to women below the age of 52, as is currently required; if research is being carried out on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26584/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health if a residential institution is permitted to increase the dosage of antipsychotic medication for an autistic adult who is non-verbal and has a moderate to severe intellectual disability, without the informed consent of the parent or legal guardian, in cases where no decision-making representative has been formally appointed under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the legal and ethical safeguards in place to prevent inappropriate use of psychotropic medication in such vulnerable individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26681/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Health the safeguards in place to prevent inappropriate use of psychotropic medication in non-verbal adults with intellectual disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26682/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be made for the establishment of more driving test centres to alleviate current wait times for a test; if consideration would be made to opening one in north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26273/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to the establishment of more driving test centres to alleviate current wait times for a test; if consideration would be given to opening one in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26050/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a report on the cost of walking five vehicles a day up and down a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26413/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a log of cases of bullying, intimidation, and harassment against OPW staff while performing their duties at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26415/25]
Environment 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the status of the establishment of a data centre in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26339/25]

New lobbying 11 returns

Kildare Youth Services Children and Youth Affairs
- We engaged with elected representatives regarding funding for youth and family services in Kildare and West Wicklow. We also discussed facilities and premises across the region.
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Trócaire EU Affairs
- Corporate accountability and justice
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Health
- Mental Health Bill 2024 and concerns re inability to provide treatment to all who will be involuntarily hospitalised due to current iteration.To provide descriptions using video recordings of people who had benefited from treatment under the current Mental Health Act explaining their illnesses and the necessary treatment provided in a timely manner.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Health information labelling of alcohol products
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
Irish Red Cross Budgetary matters
- Activities relating to a briefing session at Leinster House on 25/02/25, where we held a session for all TDs and Senators to present the results of a survey on the experiences of hosts under the pledged accommodation project
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Stallion Trail Invitations
Creative Retail Distribution Limited Taxation
- Email to members of the Oireachtas concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from Forvis Mazars which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.