Cork North-Central — week of Mon, 14 Jul — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 14 Jul – 20 Jul 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 119 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025

2025-07-16 · 2 votes · Govt (Housing)

A bill to amend the Planning and Development Act 2024, the Planning and Development Act 2000 and certain other enactments

full description

A bill to amend the Planning and Development Act 2024, the Planning and Development Act 2000 and certain other enactments; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

A sub-amendment · motion failed 68–89

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

A change the Seanad made to the bill · motion passed 88–68

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation (Transfer of Functions) Bill 2024

2025-07-16 · 1 vote · Labour Party PMB

A bill to give further effect to the Aircraft Noise Regulation in so far as it relates to Dublin Airport by transferring the functions of the competent authority for the purpose…

full description

A bill to give further effect to the Aircraft Noise Regulation in so far as it relates to Dublin Airport by transferring the functions of the competent authority for the purposes of that Regulation from the Fingal County Council to the Environmental Protection Agency; and to provide for connected matters.

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 69–88

Voted for 1 Thomas Gould

Voted against 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

Endometriosis Care in Ireland

2025-07-16 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 88–69

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

The motion · motion passed 88–69

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 1 Thomas Gould

Did not vote 2 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-07-15 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 88–69

Voted for 2 Colm Burke · Pádraig O'Sullivan

Voted against 3 Eoghan Kenny · Ken O'Flynn · Thomas Gould

Colm Burke — Fine Gael 6 votes · 18 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 18 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase licensed taxi drivers and vehicle supply in order to support the urban, rural, and night-time economies by at least 30% by 2027 given the significant shortage of taxis in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40022/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to remove the current legislation that requires newly registered taxi vehicles to be wheelchair accessible vehicles in order to allow part-time drivers to enter the market, taking into account that there is a significant shortage of taxis in the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40023/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider increasing the wheelchair accessible vehicles SPSV grant scheme in order to financially support drivers to convert their vehicles into wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40024/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider reforming the SPSV driver entry test in relation to specific geography-based knowledge, in view of the advancement in satellite navigation technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40025/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase licensed taxi drivers and vehicle supply in order to support the urban, rural, and night-time economies, in particular taking into account recent NTA figures which show a 4% decline in taxi driver numbers in Cork since 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40026/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health when the ground floor and first floor of the new Mallow General Hospital will be fully operational; the plans for the use of these two sections of the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38702/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the action her Department and HSE have taken on the proposed introduction of a national programme for the safe disposal of unused medications in the community in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; if she will commit to pursuing this matter further with a view to establishing a safe, consistent and accessible return system through community pharmacies nationwide as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39080/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place between her Department and HSE with the community pharmacies with a view to introducing a national programme for the safe disposal of unused or expired medications by members of the public in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; if she is aware of the patient-safety, public-health and environmental risks posed by the lack of a funded national scheme for medicine return and disposal; and if she will commit to pursuing this matter further as a matter of priority with a view to establishing a consistent and accessible return system through community pharmacies nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39081/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if there has been any engagement between her Department, HSE and a union (details supplied) on the proposed introduction of a national programme for the safe disposal of unused medications in the community in line with EU Directive 2001/83/EC; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39082/25]
Education 4 questions
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to the expansion of the school transport scheme service as set out in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40027/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the progress made to date in relation to the carrying out of an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme, as set out in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40028/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the progress of the €5 million pilot programme of counselling and well-being and mental health supports for the academic years 2024-25; to provide a breakdown of the progress in Cork in particular; if there are plans to expand the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40008/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to the implementation of the terms of the school transport review to reduce distance criteria and expand eligibility, as set out in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40009/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm the level of capital spending on Cork and Dublin in the years 2022 to 2024; the major capital spending plans for Cork going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40138/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for when the public consultation will be established in relation to the Blackpool flood relief scheme given the proposal for this project has been approved by the OPW and before it can be progressed it must also receive approval from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38715/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Taoiseach if it is intended to establish the taskforce for Cork by the end of September 2025, as set out in the Programme for Government. [39427/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department's plans to introduce a new Action Plan promoting social inclusion in rural areas, in view that "The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025" is coming to an end later this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39025/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the action his Department is taking to encourage young people to remain living and working in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39026/25]

Eoghan Kenny — Labour Party 1 vote · 55 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 55 total

Education 11 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to support the work of an organisation (details supplied) to make the social innovation space accessible to all young people, create new future pathways and allow our youth to have their voices heard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39536/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special needs assistants working in all schools, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40234/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the proposed opening of a new special school in Carrignavar, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40235/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on proposed central application system for NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40236/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update as of July 2025 on the roll out, resourcing, and training required to deliver Leaving Certificate reform by September 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40237/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the minister or her Department are considering changing parental leave options for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40238/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update as of July 2025 on her engagement with a trade union (details supplied) with regard to school secretaries and caretakers recent ballot to take industrial action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40239/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will be proposing an increase in allocation for funding per student in her budgetary process within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40240/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools referred to the FSSU in academic year 2024-2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40241/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools who have accepted funding for phone pouches scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40242/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of teachers allocated into special education needs schools in the 2024-2025 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40243/25]
Children 10 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of the Programme for Government commitment to reform the Disability Act 2005 in consultation with stakeholders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39517/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of the Programme for Government commitment to undertake a cross-departmental examination of where disability spending delivers best results, to inform future funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39518/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of the Programme for Government commitment to tackle waiting lists for specialist disability services by implementation of the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024 to 2026, and resourcing and delivering on its targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39519/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase staffing, train more therapists and prioritise children's disability teams to deliver supports and services as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39520/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the establishment of new clinical support apprenticeship roles within the disability sector, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39521/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to consider measures to attract and retain staff in the disability sector, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39522/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work with the voluntary sector through industrial relations mechanisms and other processes to progress pay issues that affect the delivery of disability services and the long-term viability of organisations within the sector, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39523/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work to deliver the European Disability Card, ensuring rights of individuals are recognised and upheld throughout Europe, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39524/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to complete the national roll out of HSE community neuro-rehabilitation teams, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39525/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase personal assistance hours to support independent living, as of July 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39526/25]
Further and Higher Education 8 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current status of the introduction of the Test Event Notification and Results Capture System (TENRCS) for apprenticeship programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39528/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding committed by SOLAS towards Test Event Notification and Results Capture System electronic marking system for adult and apprenticeships programs, the breakdown of the spend; the amount allocated to the company procured to design, test and install the program; the estimated overall cost in addition to SOLAS working hours and travel and subsistence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39529/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine the provision of the personal assistants initiative for persons with a disability in third level institutions to ensure consistency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39530/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop and promote projects which build links and understanding with other EU capitals and regions in the fields of culture, education, research and innovation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39531/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to continue to provide and broaden funding for research bodies or institutions which have an independent cross-border studies agenda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39532/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to create research fellowships to strengthen Ireland’s appeal to top-tier academic and research talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39533/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure that distinct funding programmes for research in the humanities and social sciences are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39534/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to implement the Autism Innovation Strategy and ensure the development of a successor strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/25]
Rural 8 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to publish and implement Our Rural Future 2025 – 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38895/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to establish a rural communities initiative, similar in style to the previous RAPID programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38896/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the work within the scope of his Department, with regard to the Programme for Government commitment to promote and support remote work in rural Ireland, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38897/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to expand the remit of connected hubs to unlock new opportunities in rural communities, enabling remote work, e-health, remote learning and digital engagement, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38898/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to increase the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38899/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to carry out a comprehensive review of the eligibility criteria of CLÁR within six months with a view to expanding the programme to rural areas which are currently ineligible, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38900/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to require the local community development committees to recruit social development managers to prioritise very disadvantaged areas, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38901/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to enhance support for Mná Tí at Gaeltacht summer colleges, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38904/25]
Climate 7 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of people that have availed of the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons since it became available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38704/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of people that have applied for the solar PV scheme for medically vulnerable persons since the scheme became available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38705/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to deliver actions to achieve a 51% reduction in emissions from 2018 to 2030 and net-zero emissions no later than 2050; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39953/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the actions he has taken to continue efforts to raise air quality standards, especially in urban areas, ensuring healthier environments for all, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39959/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the programme for Programme for Government to increase penalties to deter littering and illegal dumping, ensuring those who harm our environment face significant consequences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39960/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to increase take-up of grants to support small businesses in adopting energy 1 efficient technologies, cutting costs, and reducing their environmental footprint; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39961/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to work with farmers and rural communities to realise the transition opportunities from energy efficiency, renewable electricity and heat, efficient food production and nature-based solutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39962/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure Uisce Éireann expedites and expands the small towns and villages growth programme in order to deliver wastewater services to rural towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38902/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to prioritise urban greening of the existing built environment in cities, towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39958/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to create new national parks and increase funding to the NPWS to support its operation and visitor experiences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39956/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to support applications for additional UNESCO recognition sites to showcase Ireland’s heritage internationally and examine the role of the National Monuments Service in the progression of these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39957/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE or the Department of Health will be funding the costs needed to roll out nasopharyngeal airway management training for parents in paediatrics cases at Cork University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38802/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address the shortage of 171 post-acute inpatient neurorehabilitation beds nationwide, and specifically the shortage of 32 beds in the HSE south west region; to outline a timeframe to address the critical shortage of neurorehabilitation beds to support the neurosurgical and trauma services in Cork in the absence of a current neurorehabilitation facility to serve the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38887/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to increase investment in Forensic Science Ireland to support criminal investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39535/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to streamline and simplify the delivery of flood relief initiatives to address the threats posed by river and coastal flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39955/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop an extreme weather event assistance scheme for community organisations and businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40777/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop an extreme weather event assistance scheme for homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39954/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to develop an extreme weather event assistance scheme for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40704/25]

Ken O'Flynn — Independent Ireland 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Pádraig O'Sullivan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 12 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 6 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the reason allogeneic transplant for paediatric cancer patients is not currently available at CHI at Crumlin under the National Children’s Cancer Service; when this service will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38743/25]
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed update on the status of verification testing for spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immunodeficiency within the national newborn screening programme; when this verification phase is expected to conclude; the remaining steps that must be completed before this routine screening can begin, with particular reference to staffing, equipment and laboratory readiness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39819/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health to outline details of any programmes under which the HSE may facilitate access to medicines in emergency circumstances for medicines not on the reimbursement list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40320/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the anticipated timelines associated with the Programme for Government commitment to explore early access schemes for reimbursement of medicines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40321/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on new medicines and new uses of existing medicines from January 2025 to 31 May 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40322/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if she is satisfied that all aspects of the reimbursement process are in compliance with the HSE's code of governance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40323/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance if any consideration or investigation is underway ahead of Budget 2026 to assess the appropriateness of a VAT reduction to stimulate the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38578/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Finance the amount raised in carbon tax for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30793/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-07-16 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the percentage of carbon tax revenue that was allocated to agriculturally based programs in 2024 and to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30796/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the recent efforts made to progress the Blackpool flood relief scheme given the continual delays on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38580/25]
Education 2 questions
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a list of all capital projects currently under way in Cork city and county, in tabular form; the stages the various projects are at; the amount of capital estimated and spent on each project to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38583/25]
- 2025-07-17 Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to combat the use of AI in assessments; the concerns her Department has; the steps she is taking to reduce its prevalence; if she will engage with stakeholders to insure the integrity of assessment practices can be protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38582/25]

Thomas Gould — Sinn Féin 6 votes · 34 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Housing 9 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of stock audits completed, by local authority, in tabular form. [38833/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether local authorities can outsource stock audits. [38834/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applicants for Rebuilding Ireland home loans/local authority home loans from Cork in 2025; the total number that have been successful; the total number that have been refused; the average time from application to decision, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38838/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications for the croí cónaithe scheme, by local authority area; the total number that have been successful; the number that have passed the maximum delivery time; and the number that have been fully drawn down. [38839/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding provided for the compulsory purchase orders (CPO) of properties and the number of properties subject to a CPO in each of the last five years, by local authority, in tabular form. [38849/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to increase collection of the derelict sites levy to increase the number of sites on the register and the actions he is taking to ensure local authorities fulfil their statutory obligations in terms of the Derelict Sites Act 1990. [38850/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the local connection rule applies to people fleeing domestic violence seeking social housing support and for an update to the social housing passport proposal. [38851/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on legislative amendments to allow for the renaming of streets. [38876/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated under the CAS programme to AHBs in 2025. [39509/25]
Health 8 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of people awaiting an occupational therapy appointment in each of the local health offices in Cork; the number who have been waiting less than three months; three to six months; six to 12 months; more than 12 months; broken down in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38859/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of people awaiting a speech and language therapy appointment in each of the local health offices in Cork; the number who have been waiting less than three months; three to six months; six to 12 months; more than 12 months; broken down in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38860/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of people awaiting a psychology appointment in each of the local health offices in Cork; the number who have been waiting less than three months; three to six months; six to 12 months; more than 12 months; broken down in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38861/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to outline the number of people awaiting a first appointment in each of the local health offices in Cork; the number who have been waiting less than three months; three to six months; six to 12 months; more than 12 months; broken down in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38862/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health to outline the total number of respite hours provided to families in Cork over each of the past 12 months; the total number that has been provided each month since March 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38863/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of overnight respite beds for children and adults respectively in Cork in 2019 and 2024 in tabular form. [38864/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the funding provided for children's and adults respite in Cork respectively in each of the years 2019 to date by year in tabular form. [38865/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently unopened in Heather House. [39715/25]
Transport 7 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Northern Ring road and the funding provided in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [38852/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided by local authority for new cycle lanes and cycle lane maintenance, respectively, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [38853/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the provision of funding for traffic calming measures and the amount applied for in Cork city and county, respectively, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [38854/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the provision of funding for road maintenance and the amount applied for in Cork city and county, respectively, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [38855/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for a list of schools funded under the safe routes to school scheme in Cork in each of the past five years; and the amount provided for same. [38856/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the cost to date of BusConnects in Cork. [38874/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received for the electric taxi vehicle grant; and the number approved, to date in 2025. [38875/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of delays in postal deliveries and if discretion is exercised in these circumstances to time-limited requests for information from persons i.e. where a person is given ten working days to respond but only receives the letter a number of days after it is posted. [38803/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of supplementary welfare allowance or urgent needs payment made, by reason, in Cork in the first six months of each of the past five years. [38829/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people refused carer’s allowance in the first six months of 2025 due to exceeding the income threshold. [38830/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí in each Garda station in Cork; and the number of probationer Gardaí assigned to each Garda station in each of the past five years. [38831/25]
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of domestic abuse refuge beds in Cork in each of the last five years, in tabular form. [38848/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes funded for retrofit in 2025, by local authority under the warmer homes scheme, in tabular form. [38832/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if funding is available for businesses that have been subject to repeated water outages, roadwork diversions and power cuts. [39505/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding provided to Cork City Council for the control of horses in each of the first six months of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [38842/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the total number of respite hours provided to families in Cork over each of the past 12 months; the total number that has been provided each month since March 2021, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39114/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-07-15 Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of purpose-built student accommodation units available in Cork city in September 2025. [38873/25]