Kerry — week of Mon, 22 Sept — Watch Them Work

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 22 Sept – 28 Sept 2025 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 72 questions · 6 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Special Education School Places

2025-09-24 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 72–61

Voted for 2 Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 2 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill

The motion · motion passed 76–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Energy Costs

2025-09-24 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 76–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

The motion · motion passed 77–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Child Poverty and Homelessness

2025-09-24 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 77–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

The motion · motion passed 77–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-09-23 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 82–65

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if she will consider a request for a medical procedure to be carried out at University Hospital Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50883/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to examine the case for urgent approval of capital funding for a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50995/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the warmer homes scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50882/25]

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 48 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 48 total

Transport 19 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport for a progress report regarding the South Kerry Greenway; to open the first completed section prior to the end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49915/25]
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently address the dangerous junction on the N22 Killarney-Cork road at the turn-off for Kilgarvan at Loo Bridge, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50778/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the opening of the first completed section of the South Kerry Greenway; to ensure that it is opened in Q4 2025 as previously stated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51004/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport for a progress report regarding the Tralee to Listowel Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51033/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the Tralee to Listowel Greenway; to provide landowners and farmers with all necessary accommodation works and compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51034/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider connecting Ardfert to the Tralee to Listowel Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51035/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to consider connecting Tarbert with the Tralee to Listowel Greenway in view of the fact that when completed this will be a significant boost to businesses and jobs throughout North Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51036/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider connecting Greenways to all schools adjacent to Greenways throughout the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51037/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Killorglin town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51038/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51039/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Dingle and West Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51040/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Farranfore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51042/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51043/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway to Kenmare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51044/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to consider extending the South Kerry greenway around the entire Ring of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51045/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to give favourable consideration to extending the South Kerry Greenway onto Castleisland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51046/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite all greenways across County Kerry; to provide landowners and farmers with all necessary accommodation works and fair compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51047/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to give favourable consideration to introducing a sustainability payment for all landowners/farmers affected by greenways passing through their lands in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51048/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the Adare bypass; for a detailed up-to-date progress report on this major infrastructural scheme for Kerry, Limerick and Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51069/25]
Education 15 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if provision of a mainstream class in respect of a school in County Kerry (details supplied) can be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49843/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to student teachers who are on placement given the cost of these placements has risen substantially; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50372/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reducing primary school class sizes as outlined in the pre-Budget 2026 submission by an organisation (details supplied), specifically the proposal for a two-point reduction, to ensure more individual attention for students, particularly those with diverse educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50399/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider increasing the capitation grant for primary schools, specifically a €75 increase per pupil, as proposed by an organisation (details supplied) in its pre-Budget 2026 submission, to help schools manage rising costs and avoid the need for excessive fundraising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50400/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the specific measures her Department will support to enhance inclusive education across primary and special schools, as outlined by organisation (details supplied) in its pre-Budget 2026, in order to ensure every child receives the support they need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50401/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider expanding the small schools pilot project to a national level, as recommended by the INTO, to support rural schools and reduce the administrative burden on principals in these communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50402/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the Government’s strategy for addressing the underinvestment in primary and special education, particularly in relation to overcrowded classrooms, insufficient resources, and the increasing demands placed on teaching staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50403/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to reduce the workload of teachers in primary and special education settings, particularly in schools with large class sizes or those located in rural areas, given concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50404/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will prioritise investment in primary and special education for Budget 2026, in line with the proposals put forward by an organisation (details supplied) to ensure that all pupils have access to the resources and support they need to succeed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50405/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are plans to address the growing teacher shortages and improve retention rates, particularly in primary and special education settings, where the workload is often particularly challenging due to under-resourcing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50406/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has consulted with education stakeholders, including teachers' unions, school principals, and rural school representatives, on the way to effectively allocate resources and investment in Budget 2026, particularly given concerns in relation overcrowded classrooms and insufficient funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50407/25]
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to changing the date of return for all schools from summer holidays to the beginning of September as such a move will extend the tourist season and will be a major boost to businesses across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50733/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently review the recently published 2025/2026 SNA Review Guidelines and their impact on Children by the NCSE until such time as proper consultation with schools, SNAs, and parents can take place; to consider the important measures (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51067/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the case of a school (details supplied) to allow for a fourth teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51071/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently put in place supports for industrial and reformatory school survivors (details supplied) preventing the commencement of the planned hunger strike. [51083/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health given recent figures released by the HSE regarding the horrendous growth in the number of children on waiting lists in Kerry and in the Kerry/Cork region for the years 2022 to 2025, inclusive, the reason the figures for Kerry and Kerry/Cork are much worse than other regions (details supplied); the plans in place to address it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50366/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently intervene in an extremely difficult case (details supplied), and allow for CAR T-cell therapy to be provided at the earliest possible date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49673/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if funding for automatic wearable blood sugar sensors can be provided for those Type 2-rated patients whose condition makes them prone to regular, dangerous Hypoglycaemia or Hyperglycaemia blood sugar levels, and who are presently drawing multiple small blood samples on a daily basis, manually from their finger pads (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50356/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently allow for a person (details supplied) to be placed in a nursing home, close to their family and friends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50455/25]
Children 2 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to facilitate the opening of a service (details supplied) on a full-time basis, seven days and nights per week; her views on whether one night of respite care in a five-year period is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50174/25]
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to support pre budget submission of an organisation (details supplied); to support foster families who open their homes and hearts to children in the care of the State, often at great personal and financial cost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50609/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to introduce emergency legislation to urgently address data collection issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51011/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to exercise discretion to accept UNRWA cards as sufficient proof of refugee status for family reunification or humanitarian admission; that a family be admitted (details supplied) under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015 (discretionary provisions), or via a special humanitarian admission programme, as other EU states have done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51006/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the stage the Mercosur talks have now reached; the safeguards that will be put in place to protect the livelihoods of Irish farmers in the event of an agreement being agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49832/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to examine the profits of electricity providers (details supplied); the way in which increases in costs for all households can be justified in light of soaring profits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50290/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to examine the case for changes to inheritance tax (details supplied) in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51059/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to introduce emergency legislation to urgently address data collection issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51012/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to consider introducing a murals scheme for all towns and villages across County Kerry, as such a scheme will enhance the attractiveness of these towns and villages and encourage visitors to stop, shop and stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51005/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to support an application regarding a community organisation in County Kerry, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51068/25]

New lobbying 3 returns

Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce · 3 returns Education and Training · Community · Economic Development and Industry
- Hospitality College at Pretty Polly site
- CCTV for Killarney Town
- Urban ?and Rural Development Programme (URDP) Killarney Town

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 7 votes · 12 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Health 4 questions
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50650/25]
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no dietician in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50690/25]
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if screening will be introduced for spinal muscular atrophy (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50743/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to provide details on a meeting regarding lyme disease (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50966/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of an application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49729/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in the processing of an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49744/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a bus stop (details supplied) will be moved to a safer location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50171/25]
Rural 2 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports available to seasonal charities operating in the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50358/25]
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the status of an application (details supplied) under the Clár funding scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50503/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether concessionary Bus Éireann school bus ticket holders (details supplied) will be accommodated with permanent seats on school bus services if there is sufficient space for them to do so; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49926/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a course (details supplied) has been considered for MTU Tralee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50250/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will examine the case for the clearing of a stream (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50704/25]

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 7 votes · 0 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 2 returns

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Supporting People with Intellectual Disability · 2 returns Budgetary matters
- Calling for immediate action to tackle the untenable financial risks faced by Section 38 and Section 39 disability service providers that deliver essential services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism
- Calling for funding in Budget 2026 to respond to unmet need for disability services, support necessary innovation, and enable disability service providers to deliver and expand services

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 7 votes · 9 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 9 total

Climate 2 questions
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to avoid the spike in arrears that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities said was likely following the decision to withdraw energy credits this winter (details supplied). [50320/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is aware of instances of non-compliance with the DRS scheme (details supplied); if he has met with an organisation (details supplied) to discuss compliance and enforcement; the sanctions in place for retailers and/or suppliers who are non-compliant; whether data is being collected regarding compliance rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51084/25]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he is taking to support SMEs to make the shift to renewable energy and upskill in green tech; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50843/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he is taking to address the phenomenon of shrinkflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50844/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is taking to address the risk of more people falling into energy poverty this winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50845/25]
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection regarding the hot school meals scheme, the steps he is taking to measure the food that is wasted; the steps he is taking to minimise the food that is being wasted; the measures in place to mandate those with contracts to provide free schools meals are mandated to minimise food waste; the steps he has taken to treat it as food surplus for redistribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50846/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for a company (details supplied) prohibiting hackney drivers who are small public service vehicle licence holders from accessing and operating on its platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50374/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-23 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a detailed update on the status of each of the 18 facilities that have been grated funding under round 1 of the National Biomethane Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49727/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-09-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received for a nursing post recently advertised for a hospital in west Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51072/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Wind Energy Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Offshore Wind Action Plan