Dublin South-West — week of Mon, 8 Sept

Ciarán Ahern — Labour Party 0 votes · 34 questions · 10 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Transport 11 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport to confirm that the proposed 81 bus route, which will replace the existing 15A route, will be rolled out in conjunction with the implementation of the A-Spine of the BusConnects network; that the 15A route will remain in-situ until that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46094/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided to the NTA for the purchase of new electric buses in 2023, 2024 and 2025; whether he intends on increasing this funding for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46095/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of the refurbishment works that were carried out at Drumcondra train station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46226/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport when he is next scheduled to meet with the Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46227/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide assurances that the Cork city bikes scheme will remain publicly accountable and accessible to all users, particularly in view of proposals to transition to a privately operated dockless model; the way in which affordability and equitable access will be safeguarded under the new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46308/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand the Cork city bikes scheme to suburban areas such as Douglas, Blackpool, Ballyphehane, and Ballincollig; the way in which the proposed changes to the scheme will affect service coverage in these communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46309/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will provide a report on conducted or commissioned evaluations of dockless bike sharing systems in other cities including their impact on street clutter, regulation and user cost; if these findings will inform the future of the Cork city bikes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46310/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport whether local stakeholders, including Cork city council and community groups were consulted in the decision to transition the Cork city bikes scheme to a dockless model; the consultation reports or feedback received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46311/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of cases in which Bus Éireann services are skipping stops in smaller villages along their route where the bus is running behind schedule; if he will instruct Bus Éireann to ensure that all stops along their service routes are fulfilled, regardless of any delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46364/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the amount of Leap card fare revenue collected in each year since 2016 across all TFI services in respect of credit on cards that was expended on public transport journeys, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47343/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of people that availed of TaxSaver commuter tickets in each year since 2016 broken down by year, in tabular form; to provide a breakdown by ticket type if available and the amount of fare revenue raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47344/25]
Health 6 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the location of records relating to Eastern Health Board-funded children’s residential facilities (details supplied). [44952/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health to address the misunderstanding around the free HRT scheme, whereby eligibility has erroneously been assessed on the basis of the purpose of the prescribed menopause product by participating pharmacies rather than on the basis of being prescribed menopause products, as per section 3 of S.I. No. 226/2025 – Health Act 1970 (Section 59(4)) (Menopause Products) Regulations 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45009/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that average wait-times in the Tallaght University Hospital emergency department have risen by 43% since 2020; the actions she is taking to remedy the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46177/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant nephrologists based at Tallaght University Hospital in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46228/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE paediatric occupational therapist posts that were actually filled within primary care system within CHO7 in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46229/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the current vacancies, by job title within older persons services within CHO7; the estimated timeframe for filling each of the vacancies, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46230/25]
Foreign 4 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of emails his Department has received regarding the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 over the past 12 months; the proportion of the emails received that have been supportive of the Bill; the proportion of emails received that have supported both goods and services being covered by the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44539/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of emails his Department has received relating to Israel’s war on Gaza over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44540/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of calls his Department has received relating to Israel’s war on Gaza over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44541/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether his Department has a working voicemail/messaging system to track phone calls that are not answered; and, if not, when did his Department’s voicemail service discontinue and the reason for that; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44542/25]
Housing 4 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; whether in the Minister’s view it is in compliance with national and EU procurement law; when homeowners can expect to be repaid under the scheme, and receive confirmation of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45409/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on a development (details supplied) which has been purchased by an approved housing body but is awaiting the release of payment and availability-capital advance leasing facility funding by his Department; when he expects that the funding will be released so that the sale will be finalised, allowing the apartments to be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45680/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason cherry laurel (prunus laurocerasus) has not yet been added to Ireland's List of National Concern under the 2024 Invasive Alien Species Regulations, despite being recognised as a high-risk invasive species by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, Coillte and the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46253/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a private landlord can be compelled to provide proof of ownership to a local authority when their tenant is applying for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46550/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if he will extend the tax exemption on income up to €400 for households with solar panels selling electricity back to the grid, which is due to expire at the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45794/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing measures to reduce the cost in VAT and customs duties on tools belonging to skilled tradespeople who are returning from Ireland after a period living abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46087/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Rathfarnham Garda station where the value of works was in excess of €50,000 in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46231/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the roles under the employment of the State which are excluded from the single public service pension scheme and are without an occupational pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Taoiseach whether his office has a working voicemail/messaging system to track phone calls it may not pick up; and, if not, when did his Department’s voicemail service discontinue and the reason for this. [44538/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reasons for the delay in transposing the Renewable Energy Directive III into national law, for which the European Commission has now launched infringement proceedings against Ireland; the steps he is taking to address this failure; if a detailed roadmap or legislative timeline for compliance with the Directive is now in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44859/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if dental clinics qualify for the ICOB 2 and Power Up grants given they have retail sales; if not, the reasons for their exclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45944/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date on which a school (details supplied) will re-open following the extensive refurbishment works that are currently being carried out on the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45269/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the contacts he has had with the GAA regarding the potential for fan zones or any other sporting, cultural or artistic events, that may be hosted in Dublin city and county to tie in with the GAA All Ireland finals in Croke Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44967/25]

New lobbying 10 returns

Pinergy Energy and Natural Resources
- Future of Electricity
Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment - ACE Ireland Environment
- Correspondence with members of the Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy introducing ACE Ireland and highlighting their work to improve recycling processes and practices, and discussing the Programme for Government commitment to provide investment in sorting technology in Ireland’s MRF network.
The Medical Protection Society Limited Justice and Equality
- Updating interested TDs on the joint letter sent t the Health and Justice Ministers, on the urgent implementation of pre-action protocols
Green Energy Storage Ireland Ltd Energy and Natural Resources
- Briefing on energy storage in Ireland and association priorities
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email 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 KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
The Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources · Budgetary matters
- To discuss the development of planned legislation to introduce a Renewable Heat Obligation Scheme (RHO)
- To communicate TAZCH pre-budget submission proposing the equalising of VAT on home heating oil, including HVO to the rate applied to gas
EDF Renewables Ireland Limited · 2 returns Energy and Natural Resources
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland
- Public policy and legislation concerning renewable energy in Ireland

Colm Brophy — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 5 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email 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 KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Barnardos Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for families facing disadvantage
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Advocating on behalf of beneficiaries of temporary protection including accommodation and residency post Temporary Protection Directive

John Lahart — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 10 questions · 6 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 10 total

Finance 3 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the revenue accrued on an annual basis from inheritance tax in each of the years from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46123/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the amount of revenue the State received from inheritance tax from childless or single individuals in each of the years from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form. [46124/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide clarity on the policy regarding the taxation of personal tools brought into the State by skilled tradespeople returning to Ireland after a period abroad; if consideration will be given to exempting such tools, particularly in cases where the tools were originally purchased in Ireland and are clearly the personal property and essential working equipment of the returning worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46159/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if dental practices that engage in retail sales are eligible for the ICOB 2 and power up grants under the reclassification appeal process, given that opticians and pharmacists are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45873/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth to examine the case of the funding situation of a school (details supplied) with a view to providing some mechanism for the school to unwind its debt, or to have the debt take on by her Department given that there are similar schools, limited in number, where debts of this source are a huge burden on the entire school community and cannot be managed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46982/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the Government’s position on the proposed changes to water quality standards under the current public consultation; if he will address concerns raised by angling and tourism groups regarding deteriorating water conditions, fish kills, and enforcement of environmental protections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45744/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress he has made in providing additional resources to improving traceability and animal welfare in the equine industry, as outlined in the Programme for Government; the actions he is taking to improve the enforcement of existing laws that prohibit unauthorised sulky racing and animal abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45290/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures in place to stop childcare providers from withdrawing from core funding, the reason there are no emergency measures to support families impacted by provider withdrawal; whether the national childcare scheme will be revised to reflect the actual market cost of childcare; the progress on a public childcare model that would offer greater stability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44838/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health when the post of occupational therapist in a primary care centre (details supplied) will be filled; the progress she is making in doubling the number of places in high-demand healthcare professions including occupational therapy as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44932/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports, grants or alternative financial assistance available to students commencing a master's in social work; if he will review the SUSI criteria in cases where applicants have modest incomes but face prohibitive fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46156/25]

New lobbying 6 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
Deliveroo (Roofoods Ltd) Economic Development and Industry
- To improve the awareness of policymakers of Deliveroo’s operations in Ireland and discuss the transposition of the EU Platform Work Directive.
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email 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 KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Barnardos Children and Youth Affairs
- Supports for families facing disadvantage

Paul Murphy — People Before Profit-Solidarity 0 votes · 24 questions · 8 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Health 13 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health from what year public hospitals have been required to report adverse incidents affecting their patients to NIMS. [44657/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 836 of 8 July 2025 the reason the National Gender Service chose to start and dedicate time to this systematic review, rather than relying on existing reviews. [44658/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health for a list of the several trans organisations that were involved in the words of the gender-affirming care part of the current Programme for Government, as mentioned recently in the Dáil (details supplied); and when they were each involved. [44659/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE's gender identity skills training was withdrawn; and when it was withdrawn. [44660/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if it is HSE policy to instruct pharmacists to deny menopause products to transgender people under the free HRT scheme. [44661/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on the launch of Ireland’s first publicly funded oral immunotherapy service in Cork University Hospital (details supplied); and her views on whether this should be rolled out nationwide. [45506/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on whether EpiPens should be available in public spaces on a similar basis to the public availability of defibrillators. [45507/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether evaluation has taken place regarding the implementation of the Irish food allergy network’s guidance about best practices in schools and childcare settings. [45577/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on any human resources processes regarding a person (details supplied). [45927/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when biopsies for DMG and DIPG gliomas began in Ireland. [46615/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with DMG and DIPG since Ireland began carrying out biopsies on these particular tumours, broken down by year. [46616/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children diagnosed with DMG and DIPG that have undergone biopsies since they began in Ireland, broken down by year. [46617/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of children who have received a place on a clinical trial since biopsies began in Ireland for DMG and DIPG, broken down by year. [46618/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the plans for the 15a bus service to be cancelled, affecting many people along the route; and if he will request his Department to investigate this issue and ensure that residents are not negatively impacted. [45235/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider running a kerb charger pilot to enable people who do not have driveways to safely charge their electric cars. [45843/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of exemptions he has granted this year for the landing of Lufthansa aircraft carrying munitions of war at Dublin Airport under Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973. [45929/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of times the NCSE has directed a school to enrol a particular child or young person with special educational needs under Section 67 of the Education Act within the last 6 months. [45020/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children that had a section 67 designation notice made for them had issued legal proceedings or had threatened to issue legal proceedings. [45021/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will act to prevent the unnecessary merging of two classes in schools (details supplied), which may have a negative impact on the education received by the pupils. [46088/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has read a report (details supplied); his views on this report, and his views on whether elephants should be phased out of zoos. [45236/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason cherry laurel (prunus laurocerasus), despite being recognised as a high-risk invasive species by NPWS, NBDC, Coillte and the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, has not yet been added to Ireland’s List of National Concern under the 2024 Invasive Alien Species Regulations. [46497/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the treatment of a person (details supplied); and if he will raise the matter with the Chinese authorities. [45508/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of extending eligibility for the fuel allowance to all pensioners; to all in receipt of the working family payment and-or a medical card; the estimated full-year cost of abolishing the waiting period of a year for those on jobseeker’s allowance; the cost of increasing the rate by €20 per week; and of extending the payment period to 32 weeks. [47333/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether evaluation has taken place regarding the implementation of the Irish food allergy network’s guidance about best practices in childcare settings. [45576/25]

New lobbying 8 returns

Parkinson's Ireland Health
- Wrote to the representative to advocate for our pre-budget requests to be included in their parties alternative budget.
Alcohol Action Ireland Health
- Alcohol health information labelling
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Live press release of monthly homeless figures
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- Inclusion Ireland, along with colleagues from other organisations making up the Oireachtas Disability Group, met with representatives in Richard Boyd Barret TD's and Paul Murphy TD's offices to present our collective priorities ahead of Budget 2026.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email 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 KPMG 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 Adult Literacy Agency · 2 returns Education and Training
- Adult Literacy in Ireland
- Adult Literacy in Ireland

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