Mon, 28 Jul – 3 Aug 2025 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 62 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Charles Ward — 100% RDR
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4 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked4 total
Children2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the CDNTs within CHO1 that currently have vacant psychologist posts; the estimated timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41853/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE dietitians, by grade based at Donegal east children's disability network team in and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41854/25]
Transport1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport the nature of refurbishment works that were carried out at Letterkenny bus station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41852/25]
Housing1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of requests his Department has received from Donegal County Council seeking funding to purchase additional fire appliances and-or emergency specialist equipment for Donegal fire services in each of the years 2023 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of funding requests that were approved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41851/25]
Charlie McConalogue — Fianna Fáil
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0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to the review of the vacant property refurbishment grant carried out in 2024, if he has considered introducing phased payments of the grant in order to assist applicants with cash flow in managing such projects, particularly with massive increased costs in construction; if he has further considered that staged payments would make the scheme more manageable for those that struggle with construction costs and would make more houses available in time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41861/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the context of the mica issue, the way he is ensuring that current rebuilds meet appropriate structural standards, particularly in high-rebuild areas like Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42869/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his assessment of the impact to date of his Department’s overall response to the mica crisis compared with the earlier pyrite scheme in terms of timing, regional consistency and scheme design; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42908/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the fact the mica scheme offers a maximum grant of €462,000, if he is aware that many homeowners report receiving significantly less due to square meter limits and capped supports for accommodation, storage and engineering; and his views on whether the current model reflects a fair and practical approach to redress in its real-world outcomes, especially in areas such as Donegal and the northwest. [42909/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for delivering the mica scheme through local authorities instead of a centralised body such as the Pyrite Resolution Board; and the way this approach has helped with consistency, rebuild timelines and overall homeowner experience across affected counties. [42910/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is satisfied with the State’s response to early indications of defective concrete blocks; if there were particular factors that influenced the timing of intervention, and how does he now reflect on State responsibility in light of regulatory challenges at the time. [42911/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in the context of the defective concrete issue, the reforms underway to strengthen building product oversight, regulatory enforcement, or manufacturing standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42913/25]
Finance2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Finance the number of beneficiaries availing of the fishers tax credit allowance; the cost of this allowance per annum; if he plans to increase this allowance given the downturn in the fishing sector post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41698/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the defective concrete products levy sufficiently addresses industry accountability or contributes meaningfully to redress funding; if any alternative funding models are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42895/25]
Agriculture2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the potential for pollack quota (TAC) in ICES area 6a south for 2026; how this will benefit those that fish this stock by hook and line in areas such as Arranmore Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41699/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actual number of and extent of surveys that the Marine Institute carried out on sprat stocks for the period 2015 to date in 2025; the scale and extent of each of these surveys, indicating the bays surveyed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41717/25]
Pearse Doherty — Sinn Féin
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46 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked46 total
Finance39 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year cost of reversing the carbon tax increase in May from the 1ST of November. [43649/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first year cost of not going ahead with the carbon tax increase in October. [43650/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated additional revenue raise by increased level of capital spending in 2026 announced as part of the National Development Plan. [43651/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance under current projections to outline the GGB for 2025 and 2026 as a result of the expenditure set out in the Summer Economic Statement. [43731/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide the GNI* figures used to underpin the share of GNI* of capital spend for years 2026-2030 in the National Development Plan, in tabular form. [43732/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the full estimated annual cost of the renters tax credit, and the estimated first-and full-year cost of a €250 increase. [43734/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated first-and full-year cost of moving hospitality to a reduced rate of VAT from the 1 July 2026; and the costs if the measure excluded accommodation. [43735/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of individual taxpayer units that would be impacted by reducing the Standard Fund Threshold from €2 million to €1.5million. [43853/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of individual taxpayer units that would be impacted by reducing the Pension Relief Earnings Limit from €115,000 to €60,000. [43854/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the target level of compliance for each year since 2020 and the outturn. [43855/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of removing USC on the first €30,000 earned. [43856/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of removing USC on the first €35,000 earned. [43857/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of removing USC on the first €40,000 earned. [43858/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of removing USC on the first €45,000 earned. [43859/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing the standard rate band by €100. [43860/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing the standard rate band by €500. [43861/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing the standard rate band by €1,000. [43862/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing each tax credit by €100. [43863/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the individual cost of increasing each tax credit by €100. [43864/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of introducing a new tax credit of €100 for all PAYE and self-employed workers earning up to or below standard rate band. [43865/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing local property tax assuming the Exchequer replaces all revenue for local authorities. [43866/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing local property tax excluding the LPT paid by local authorities [43867/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing local property tax excluding the LPT paid by local authorities and AHBs and all landlords (second and more properties). [43868/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing local property tax excluding the LPT paid by local authorities and AHBs, all landlords (second and more properties) and properties valued above €1,050,000. [43869/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers. [43870/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing stamp duty for first-time buyers on the value of property below €450,000. [43871/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of abolishing the concrete products levy. [43872/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of increasing the rent tax credit, with the credit equivalent to 8.3% of an individual’s annual rent, with a minimum credit of €1,000 and a maximum credit of €2,000, per year, clarifying both the full cost and the net cost if the Government has any funding allocated for rent relief in 2026. [43873/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of making the research and development tax credit payable to small and micro companies within 12 months. [43874/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of not continuing with the scheduled carbon tax increases in 2026. [43875/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of reversing the carbon tax increases of 2025 and not continuing with the scheduled carbon tax increases in 2026. [43876/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of reversing all carbon tax increases of 2022 and not continuing with the scheduled carbon tax increases in 2026. [43877/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of reversing all carbon tax increases of 2020 and not continuing with the scheduled carbon tax increases in 2026. [43878/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of restoring the trade union tax relief. [43879/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost of continuing all farm-related taxes set to expire at the end of 2025 or during 2026; and the cost broken down by each specific tax. [43880/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by applying a second home charge of 0.002%, 0.003% and 0.004% of the value of the property on all properties other than those owned by local authorities and approved housing bodies, principle primary residences (first properties owned), and all other properties exempt from the LPT. [43881/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the revenue raised by applying a second home charge of €100 on all properties other than those owned by local authorities and approved housing bodies, principle primary residences (first properties owned), and all other properties exempt from the LPT. [43882/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the estimated revenue raised by introducing a 50% cap on corporation tax relief on all losses over €5 million. [43884/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if additional Israeli bonds were purchased in 2024 or if the value of the ISIF holding of Israeli bonds increased in 2024 for a different reason such as currency fluctuations. [44376/25]
Agriculture4 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of land in the State eligible for payment under the single farm payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44207/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of entitlements held by farmers; the number of naked hectares which are eligible for payment but not claimed on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44234/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of land claimed on, with entitlements that is used for livestock; the number used for tillage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44303/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of land claimed on with entitlements are classified as commonage, rough grazing or uplands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44375/25]
Social2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing all core social welfare payments by €1, providing a breakdown, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43647/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of carers in receipt of the carer's support grant; providing a breakdown of the number eligible due to receiving the carer's allowance, carer's benefit, the domiciliary care allowance and all others, in tabular form. [43648/25]
Public Expenditure1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the standard breakdown that is provided every year between "Budgetary Measures" and "To be Allocated" of the Government spending package outlined in the summer economic statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43733/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatients per annum in each hospital across the State in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, in tabular form. [43113/25]