Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 19 May — Watch Them Work

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 19 May – 25 May 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 25 questions · 58 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 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

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 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach

2025-05-21 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 10–3

Voted for 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Did not vote 2 Claire Kerrane · Martin Daly

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-05-20 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 18 questions · 21 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Education 5 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024 will progress and be implemented (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25078/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the establishment of a commission of investigation, as recommended in the Scoping Inquiry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25081/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a stage 2(b) submission made to her Department in March for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25517/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a pay deal for school caretakers, similar to that achieved for school secretaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25596/25]
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on an application for emergency works made by a School (details supplied), if she will consider the initial application submitted by the School, subsequently revised by the Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26256/25]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will instruct the Passport Service to issue clear guidelines to staff on application requirements where a child's passport application is submitted, where parents on birth certificate are not involved, and a guardian is in their place, to make clear what documentation/court ordered documentation is required to make it clear for guardians, to avoid delays and to avoid misinformation; if said guidelines could be published on the Passport Service website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25516/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to advise what response he is receiving from engagement on the case of a person (details supplied); the additional actions that will be taken; if anything on a cross-party basis will be helpful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25619/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade what is required by the Passport Office in the case of a child renewal application where a person, other than their parents, has court ordered custody; if this is sufficient to receive a passport renewal, and accepted by the Passport Office. [25628/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of calls made for a fire brigade to CAMP west from County Roscommon in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25955/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of calls made for a fire brigade to CAMP west from Castlerea and surrounding areas in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [25956/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the criteria to access grants to assist with the cost of upgrade works on septic tanks and given how limited the locations are where households can avail of such grants; if he will consider widening the criteria following a report by the EPA on the number of tanks failing inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25965/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in counties Roscommon and Galway waiting for an ACRES payment for 2023, 2024 and for 2025. [25518/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will engage with farm organisations on proposed changes to rules regarding TB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25561/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a fully qualified special needs assistant (level 7) must gain a qualification (details supplied); if there could be any flexibility given the recruitment and retention crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25257/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons on waiting lists for home care and for additional home care hours in counties Roscommon and Galway; and the average waiting time for each waiting lists in each county, in tabular form. [25966/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to regulate home care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25967/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for home care and for additional home care hours in counties Roscommon and Galway; and the average waiting time for each waiting lists in each county, in tabular form. [26446/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-05-21 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Finance for an update on proposed changes to the primary medical certificate scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26257/25]

New lobbying 21 returns

Irish Sudden Infant Death Association Health
- Establishment of a Mother & Baby Perinatal Unit; Establishment of the NPMR Register; FirstLight Funding
Nursing Homes Ireland Health
- NHI wrote to the Deputies and Senators regarding the urgent need for Government to honour its Programme for Government commitment to publish the NHSS (Fair Deal) Review of Pricing in early 2025.
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.
Irish Heart Foundation Health
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
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.
Children's Books Ireland CLG Education and Training
- Invited members of the government and opposition TDs to the Children's Books Ireland Reading for Joy Forum discussion event.
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed onshore wind farm at Carrowkeel. Co Roscommon
Youth Work Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- Annual briefing for Oireachtas members
Ibec · 2 returns Employment · Economic Development and Industry
- Pay Transparency Directive
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with 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
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Marriage Referendum +10 Conference
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Daffodil Day 2025
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Invite to AV room briefing covering Irelands role in fossil fuel industry.
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.
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

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 4 questions · 27 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Transport 2 questions
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport in view of the significant increase in new autism spectrum disorder classes anticipated in September 2025, whether his Department will consider implementing a fast-track application process for the local area hackney driver licence to ensure the timely and adequate provision of school transport services for children with additional needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25893/25]
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport given that applicants for a local area hackney driver licence must submit an analysis of transport needs and a confirmation letter signed by a senior local authority official, the measures being taken to prevent delays in obtaining these documents in view of the significant increase in new autism spectrum disorder classes anticipated in September 2025 across the Roscommon-Galway constituency. [25895/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with rural affairs and community development will next meet. [22656/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-05-20 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth in view of the significant increase in new autism spectrum disorder classes anticipated in September 2025, whether her Department will consider collaborating with the Department of Transport to support the implementation of a fast-track application process for the local area hackney driver licence and ensure that up-to-date information on school transport demand is readily available to facilitate timely and adequate provision of services for children with additional needs. [25894/25]

New lobbying 27 returns

Vintners' Federation of Ireland Trade
- Introductory meeting with new TDs to brief them on the vital role pubs play in Irish society and economy, to highlight key issues facing the pub trade and to seek their support on specific policy measures.
Nursing Homes Ireland · 2 returns Health
- NHI wrote to Deputy Daly congratulating him on his election to Dáil Eireann and also to inform the Deputy of the challenges facing the nursing home sector and to discuss with the Deputy the importance of older person care in Ireland and the need for express government policy in this area.
- NHI corresponded with TD's and Ministers as a follow up regarding the negotiations for the Programme for Government and requirement to ensure express commitments onpolicy on care of the older person.
ALLIANCE OF MEDICINES FOR IRELAND COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Health
- Correspondence to relevant stakeholders regarding the implications of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Irish Heart Foundation · 2 returns Health
- Welcoming and congratulating new TDs on their election to the 34th Dáil.
- To establish an Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Murray Energy and Natural Resources
- FEL 4/19 gas exploration licence held by Europa Oil & Gas
Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee · 2 returns Children and Youth Affairs · Justice and Equality
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
- Funding for Youth Justice
Mental Health Reform Health
- MHR's London School of Economics Research Launch - March 6th 2025
Dexcom Health
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
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.
Vulcan Consulting Limited · 2 returns Health
- Rare Disease Policy in Ireland
- Diabetes Policy in Ireland
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed onshore wind farm at Carrowkeel. Co Roscommon
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Technology Ireland "Lunch & Learn" event with Oireachtas members
- Small Firms Association on rising costs
GSK Health
- Immunisation policy
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
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC Health
- Alexion - Programme for Government priorities and rare disease medicines access policy
Family Carers Ireland Community
- Local carers issues Roscommon/ Galway/Mayo
Irish Cancer Society · 2 returns Health
- Cancer care pathway
- Daffodil Day 2025
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.
National parents Council Primary Education and Training
- Fianna Fail Roundtable on Online Safety
Friends of the Earth Energy and Natural Resources
- Advocacy re Programme for Government

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 3 votes · 3 questions · 9 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 3 questions
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for a routine CT scan in Roscommon University Hospital as of the 16 May 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26459/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the weekly capacity for routine CT scans in Roscommon University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26460/25]
- 2025-05-22 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of office staff and medical staff located and employed in the radiology department in Roscommon University Hospital; the number employed in these areas in each of the years 2019 to 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26461/25]

New lobbying 9 returns

Galway Regional Youth Federation Company Limited by Guarantee Children and Youth Affairs
- Young people and youth workers attended Youth Work Ireland annual political briefing
The Union of Students in Ireland Education and Training
- Lobby day email
Vape Business Ireland Health
- To request Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the 2024 Vaping Bill
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Proposed onshore wind farm at Carrowkeel. Co Roscommon
CUMANN LEABHARLANN NA H-EIREANN. (THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND) Education and Training
- Correspondence in relation to the Programme for Government discussions and the expansion of school libraries in Ireland
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
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association Agriculture
- INHFA President and delegates met with Minister Martin Heydon to discuss concerns with the introduction of GAEC2
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.
Irish Bioenergy Association Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefed Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice T.D. on the biomethane strategy and policies needed to mobilise the Irish biomethane industry.