Roscommon-Galway — week of Mon, 23 Jun — Watch Them Work

What your Roscommon-Galway TDs did this week

Mon, 23 Jun – 29 Jun 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 31 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages

2025-06-25 · 4 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 64–82

Voted for 1 Claire Kerrane

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

Did not vote 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 47–104

Voted for 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 67–83

Voted for 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Voted against 1 Martin Daly

The motion · motion passed 104–48

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Healthcare (Transparent Payments) Bill 2022

2025-06-25 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to require pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers and their servants or agents, to declare payments, gifts, donations or other transfers of values provided…

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A bill to require pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment suppliers and their servants or agents, to declare payments, gifts, donations or other transfers of values provided to healthcare professionals or health care organisations on an annual basis.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 85–67

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

Legislative and Structural Reforms to Accelerate Housing Delivery

2025-06-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–69

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

The motion · motion passed 83–69

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 2 Claire Kerrane · Michael Fitzmaurice

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-06-24 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 87–66

Voted for 1 Martin Daly

Voted against 1 Claire Kerrane

Did not vote 1 Michael Fitzmaurice

Claire Kerrane — Sinn Féin 8 votes · 9 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 9 total

Children 5 questions
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will examine the new regulations for childminders to ensure that they are not leading to increased paperwork for childminders, who want to be spending time with the children they look after rather than sitting doing paperwork; if she will ensure the additional requirements are as straightforward as possible to ensure good childminders are retained in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34081/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on a review into administration for childminders as referenced by her at the Joint Committee meeting on children on 12 June in which she advised that “in terms of red tape, a review is ongoing with a view to minimising it. Our purpose is to make things easier, not more difficult, as we go forward”; where this review is at; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34117/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that communities seeking to establish new childcare facilities are precluded from accessing Building Blocks, the only financial support available, as they are not an existing service; if she will rectify this to ensure the funding is more accessible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34188/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider greater flexibility for Building Blocks, the only financial support available for childcare facilities, where there is an opportunity for a community to buy an existing premises (not new), therefore bringing life back to a closed building, usually in the heart of a town which is an ideal location for a childcare facility, and ensuring a quicker turnaround for the establishment of a much-needed childcare facility, especially where there is severe need (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34189/25]
- 2025-06-25 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the roll out of regional assessment hubs; the location and status of each; details of who will be working out of these hubs, and their roles; the completion date for roll out, as per location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34611/25]
Rural 3 questions
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when a review of the Community Services Programme funding will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33695/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if additional posts could be considered for a service (details supplied) that is funded by the Community Services Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33696/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if there are plans for a 2025 community recognition fund, or any such funding, to recognise community groups that have played a role in supporting new communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34110/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-06-25 Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 442 of 27 May 2025, to advise which application form is needed for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34598/25]

Martin Daly — Fianna Fáil 8 votes · 22 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 22 total

Health 19 questions
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent radiographers, by grade, based at Roscommon University Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [33847/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, based at the minor injuries unit (MIU) at Roscommon University Hospital; the number of vacant posts, by job title, within the MIU; and the estimated timeframe for filling each vacancy, in tabular form. [33848/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to introduce skyclarys (omaveloxolone) into the Irish market for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia in adults and adolescents; which is approved in America, Canada, UK, some European countries but not Ireland to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33909/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34544/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34545/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34546/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34547/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34548/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34549/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in each Local Health Office area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; and the number waiting 0 to 12 weeks, 12 to 26, 26 to 52, and more than 52 weeks. [34550/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2022. [34551/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 June 2025, or the latest date available; the way that compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6, 6-12 and over 12 months, in tabular form. [34552/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 June 2025, or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme for each local health area; and the length of time waiting, in tabular form. [34553/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges at the end of May 2025 for each public and voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2025, in tabular form. [34554/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost owing to delayed discharges to date in 2025, for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [34555/25]
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months for treatment for both Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital for the end of May 2025, or the latest date available; the number waiting 4-8 months and more than 8 months; and if she would provide the same information for other spinal patients, in tabular form. [34556/25]
- 2025-06-26 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if her Department will reconsider its stance on the shingles vaccine given recent studies that indicate a 20% reduction in dementia diagnoses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34625/25]
- 2025-06-26 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the plans in place for outreach centres for the National Rehabilitation Hospital to help those recovering from serious injury and stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34626/25]
- 2025-06-26 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given under the National Development Plan to the inclusion of Galway University Hospital as a designated Model 4 Hospital incorporating a regional cancer network to serve the north west region, in line with the objectives of balanced regional development and Sláintecare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27746/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [22200/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-06-24 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has noted the recent publication of the European Commission’s water resilience strategy and, in particular, the reference to an updated cost assessment of the extended producer responsibility scheme under the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive; and if he will outline any engagement his Department has had or intends to have in relation to this work. [33851/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-06-25 Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the implementation of the revised primary medical certificate grant scheme, as outlined by a sub-group under the Department of the Taoiseach, which has recommended a new grant-based model to be developed and led by his Department. [34710/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Irish Platform for Patients' Organisations, Science and Industry Health
- Implementation of the National Rare Disease Plan

Michael Fitzmaurice — Independent Ireland 6 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns