Dublin Fingal West — week of Mon, 13 Oct — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Fingal West TDs did this week

Mon, 13 Oct – 19 Oct 2025 · 3 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 87 questions · 7 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2025-10-15 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 90–56

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

Voted against 2 Louise O'Reilly · Robert O'Donoghue

Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

2025-10-15 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 94–65

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

Voted against 2 Louise O'Reilly · Robert O'Donoghue

Reform of the Defective Concrete Redress Scheme

2025-10-15 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 78–63

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

Voted against 2 Louise O'Reilly · Robert O'Donoghue

The motion · motion passed 79–64

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

Voted against 2 Louise O'Reilly · Robert O'Donoghue

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2025-10-14 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 74–58

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

Voted against 2 Louise O'Reilly · Robert O'Donoghue

Grace Boland — Fine Gael 5 votes · 41 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Transport 17 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if there is a mechanism by which an individual can retrospectively claim back arrears on motor tax in the event of incapacitation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54607/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the operational and logistical difficulties faced by families due to the National Transport Authority’s requirement that each child aged five to nine years must possess a separate physical Leap card; if he will request a review of this policy with a view to introducing a more family-friendly alternative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55235/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the rationale behind the NTAs decision to prohibit the use of single adult Leap card to validate travel for multiple persons; and if he will consider the introduction of a ‘family child’ travel product to simplify public transport access for families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55236/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the customer service standards of the National Transport Authority in relation to Leap card applications for children, including the reasons for unexplained rejections and the lack of clear communication with applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55237/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority uses third-party contractors based outside the State to process Leap card applications; and if he will provide assurances regarding the security and data protection standards applied to personal information submitted by Irish citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55238/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA for the reason official correspondence regarding Leap card applications is being sent from a UK-based email domain; if he will ensure that all communications related to Irish public transport services are managed securely and transparently within the jurisdiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55239/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to engaging with the NTA to develop a more inclusive and practical Leap card system that supports family use of public transport and removes unnecessary administrative burdens on parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55240/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the number of reported faults or service interruptions affecting ticketing machines at Irish Rail stations in each of the past three years; the stations most frequently affected; and the average time taken to resolve such faults. [55241/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the details of the current maintenance contract for ticketing machines at Irish Rail stations; the name of the contractor; the scope of the contract including response times and service standards; and the annual cost of the contract. [55242/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to improve the reliability and performance of ticketing machines at Irish Rail stations; if any upgrade or replacement programme is planned; and how passenger inconvenience is being mitigated in the interim. [55243/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the contractor responsible for maintaining ticketing machines at Irish Rail stations receives additional payments for each individual call-out or fault response; and if so, the payment structure and any limits or conditions attached. [55244/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the closure of the Charlestown driving test centre; if the Road Safety Authority consulted with his Department prior to the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55649/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if a lease remains in place for the Charlestown Driving Test Centre; the term of the lease and the annual cost of the lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55650/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport if the Finglas driving test centre has sufficient capacity to absorb the testers and candidates previously assigned to Charlestown; the assessment which has been carried out to ensure service levels are maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55651/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the impacts which have been observed in Finglas since the closure of the Charlestown driving test centre, including changes in waiting times, pass rates, or operational pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55652/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the communication protocols which exist between the Road Safety Authority and local authorities regarding infrastructure changes near driving test centres; the reason there was a breakdown in communication in the case of Charlestown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55653/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the lessons which have been learned from the closure of the Charlestown driving test centre; the way in which these will inform future site selection, stakeholder engagement, and contingency planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55654/25]
Education 7 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the projected timeline and steps her Department will take regarding the need for, planning and delivering of a new secondary schools or schools in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54606/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the delays in decision-making by the NCSE following SERC reviews, particularly in cases where schools have clearly demonstrated urgent need for additional SNA support; the steps being taken to ensure timely responses to such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55001/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will investigate the case of a school (details supplied) that has waited over 130 days for a decision on an SNA review, despite escalating health and safety concerns in an autism class; if she will intervene to ensure appropriate resources are sanctioned without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55002/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the remit of SNAs in relation to health and safety in special education settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55003/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight mechanism in place to ensure that NCSE decisions regarding SNA allocations are transparent, timely and responsive to the complex needs of pupils in autism-specific classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55004/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools dealing with high-risk behaviours in autism-specific classes, including pupils with PICA, elopement risks, and self-harming behaviour and whether additional resources will be provided to ensure staff and pupil safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55005/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will ensure that schools are not penalised for adhering to inclusive admissions policies, and that adequate resources are provided to support all pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55006/25]
Housing 5 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be allocated to Uisce Éireann to meet the increased demand for water and wastewater connections arising from the Government's housing target of 50,000 homes per year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54597/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reforms that are being considered to streamline planning and consenting processes for critical water infrastructure projects, such as the Greater Dublin Drainage Project, which are essential to enabling housing delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54598/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with Uisce Éireann regarding reports of substantial delays in commissioning utility connections for completed housing units; the measures that are being taken to improve coordination between developers and utility providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54599/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has undertaken a review of utility infrastructure deficits in rural towns and villages; the way in which these deficits are currently limiting the delivery of rural housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54600/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the recourse that is available to an applicant to compel connection in cases where a residential property remains unconnected for a period exceeding two years following payment to Uisce Éireann; whether any enforcement, appeals, or redress mechanism exist under current legislation or regulatory frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54603/25]
Children 5 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of the national childcare strategy; when a formal strategy document is expected to be published; if stakeholder consultation has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55253/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the forward planning unit within her Department will publish outputs from its work on mapping childcare provision and identifying gaps; if this data will be made available, by county and constituency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55254/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timeline for implementing targeted measures to address the deficit of childcare places in constituencies such as Dublin Fingal West; if capital investment or capacity-building supports are planned for areas with sustained population growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55255/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the building blocks capital grant scheme will be reopened; the eligibility criteria which will be appliable; the way her Department intends to prioritise areas with limited availability of places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55256/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which north county Dublin scored in the most recent round of allocations under the building blocks capacity grant scheme; if any applications from the area were successful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/25]
Further and Higher Education 3 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current status of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54605/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is working with the Department of Education and Youth to improve gender balance in STEM subject uptake at second level, with a view to influencing third-level course choices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54977/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific measures being taken to address the underrepresentation of women in certain STEM fields, particularly engineering, computer science and physics at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54976/25]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which gender equality is being integrated into the development of the agri-food strategy and rural development programmes; if specific gender targets or indicators are being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54980/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which his Department is working with Teagasc and other agencies to promote agricultural education and training programmes that actively encourage female participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54979/25]
Finance 1 question
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted an assessment of the fiscal and distributional impact of introducing an exemption from capital acquisitions tax for transfers including inheritance of principal private residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54604/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the implementation of the town and village renewal scheme; the way in which the impact of this scheme is being measured in terms of community wellbeing and economic activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54981/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

St Michael's House Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
- St Michael's House Lobbying

Louise O'Reilly — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 15 questions · 3 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Rural 14 questions
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to subheading A.5 rural and regional supports in the years 2024 and 2025; the measures that this allocation supported; by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55713/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to subheading A.4 5 rural and regional supports in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55714/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the town and village renewal scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025, and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55715/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to rural regeneration and development fund in each of the years 2020 to 2025, and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55716/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to CLÁR in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55717/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the local improvement scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55718/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55719/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the social inclusion and community activation programme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55720/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the community services programme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported, by year in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55721/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the allocation to the community centre investment fund in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and for 2026; the measures that this allocation supported by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55722/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to specify what the €3 million allocated to community centres will be used for; the amount that will be used for the provision of community childcare, that is, creche, Montessori, breakfast clubs and after school clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56124/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason funding to the LEADER programme has been cut year-on-year in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Budgets; which aspects of the programme will be affected by these cuts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56125/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the amount that will be allocated to Men’s and Women’s Sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56126/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason a national loneliness strategy was not considered in Budget 2026; if he is aware that rural isolation is a public health issue; the current allocations for the provision of mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56128/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount that will go specifically towards family resource centres; the rationale for this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56127/25]

New lobbying 3 returns

St Michael's House Group · 3 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
- St Michael's House Lobbying
- St Michael's House

Robert O'Donoghue — Labour Party 5 votes · 31 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 31 total

Children 11 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that only 15 of the 26 High Court-directed special care beds in the State are currently operational due to ongoing staffing shortages; the steps being taken to ensure full capacity is restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54701/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the rationale for the proposed restructuring of Tusla’s special care services of a facility (details supplied); whether a full consultation with staff and their representative union took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54702/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has considered the impact of the proposed restructuring on the regulatory responsibilities of persons in charge; if HIQA has been consulted regarding the potential implications for the registration of special care centres (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54703/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an updated job specification has been issued for new and revised roles under the proposed restructuring of facilities (details supplied); if not, when these documents will be provided to staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54704/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an equality or risk assessment has been undertaken on the proposed restructuring of Tusla’s special care services, given widespread staff concerns that the changes could result in centre closures (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54705/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address concerns that the proposed amalgamation of the social care leader and social care worker grades into a single “special care worker” grade will erode the supervisory and support structures essential for safe service delivery in special care centres (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54706/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the outcome of Tusla’s recent overseas recruitment campaign for special care staff; the total cost of this initiative, including accommodation and relocation supports; whether it has delivered measurable improvements in staffing levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54707/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will clarify whether Tusla’s previous “agency incentive scheme” was approved by her Department; the cost implications of this scheme; the safeguards now in place to prevent pay disparities between agency and directly employed staff (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54708/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide details of any proposals submitted by Tusla to increase the “special care allowance” to improve recruitment and retention; whether her Department supports these measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54709/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the engagement that has taken place between her Department, Tusla, and a union (details supplied) to address ongoing staff retention issues in special care; if she will ensure that the restructuring plan is paused pending meaningful consultation with affected staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54710/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to explain the reason for the decision by her Department not to approve the proposed increase in the “special care allowance” for staff working in Tusla’s special care centres (details supplied); if she will reconsider this decision given the acute staffing crisis and associated High Court implications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54711/25]
Agriculture 6 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commit to developing and implementing a comprehensive resilience and recovery plan now to ensure that rural and agricultural communities are protected when the next major storm occurs (details supplied). [55112/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commit to developing an integrated national food security strategy that strengthens local production, addresses food poverty and ensures that our food system is both environmentally and socially sustainable (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55119/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will acknowledge the increasing impact of the climate crisis on Irish farmers (details supplied); the measures being taken to support small and family farms facing growing challenges; if he will consider rebalancing supports to promote local and sustainable food systems, ensuring that farmers can make a fair living while supplying their own communities rather than being forced into an export-driven model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55121/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the measures being taken to strengthen existing animal welfare laws and enforcement mechanisms; if his Department intends to engage with campaign representatives to progress the aims of Stout's law (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55118/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a dedicated funding stream or expand grant supports for domestic fruit and vegetable growers, given Ireland's heavy reliance on imports in these sectors, a situation that is unsustainable in the long term; the measures being taken to strengthen local horticultural production and national food security through Food Vision 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55120/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will acknowledge recent ESRI research showing that farmers are just as concerned about climate change as urban dwellers (details supplied); and the steps his Department is taking to support and engage with farmers who are already adapting to the realities of climate change, including the challenges of working through increasingly frequent major weather warnings and unpredictable conditions. [55122/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently review a case where a school-led above SERC review was conducted on 22 May 2025 (details supplied) in respect of an autism specific class; the reason after almost five months, no decision has been communicated to the school regarding its application for additional SNA support; if she will ensure that the findings of that review, along with the observations of both the SENO and the NCSE autism advisor are acted upon without further delay given the escalating safety and care needs of the pupils and staff in the class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55113/25]
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that the pupils in an autism class (details supplied) are presenting with highly complex needs, including PICA, self-injurious behaviours and high levels of dysregulation; the steps her Department and the NCSE are taking to ensure that schools are not left without adequate resources to provide for these children’s right to an appropriate and inclusive education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55114/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address an urgent matter regarding school transport (details supplied); if she is aware that the bus transporting six children to the school is no longer operational; if she will outline what immediate measures can be taken to ensure these children have access to school transport while a replacement service is arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55645/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support an initiative to include CPR and defibrillator awareness training as part of the school curriculum to equip children with essential life-saving skills; if she will support a proposal for a non-uniform day on 13 February, through which schools will raise funds for local defibrillators, as part of an initiative being developed by an initiative (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56321/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress on a building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56360/25]
Health 3 questions
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the number of defibrillators currently located in public buildings (details supplied), by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56318/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the absence of a comprehensive, up-to-date, public register of automated external defibrillators (AED); if she has plans to develop or support the creation of a national AED register and mapping system, accessible to the public and emergency services, to enable faster emergency response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56319/25]
- 2025-10-16 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if funding will be made available to Fingal County Council to fund an initiative (details supplied) to support the provision of first responder training for members of the public and community organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56320/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance if homeowners in the Fingal west area whose properties have been affected by defective blocks, and who have not yet received compensation under the defective concrete blocks scheme, may apply to have their local property tax (LPT) liability reassessed; if he will make provision for such homeowners to have their LPT valuation reviewed given the significant loss of resale value and structural integrity of their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54700/25]
- 2025-10-15 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the recent reduction in VAT from 13.5% to 9% to include cinema admissions, in recognition of the similar economic pressures faced by the sector, including rising energy and wage costs, incomplete post-pandemic recovery and competition from global streaming platforms, and given the vital role that local and independent cinemas play in supporting employment, community activity and town centre footfall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55888/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the process by which his Department assesses proposals from Tusla or the Department of Children, Disability and Equality to adjust allowances for high-risk or high-intensity services such as special care (details supplied); whether staff retention and service continuity are factored into such decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54712/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if participants currently in receipt of the basic income for the arts pilot scheme will be retained under the new successor scheme announced in Budget 2026; If so, the duration they will continue to receive the payment; if there will be a defined cut-off point for current participants; if they will be eligible to reapply under the new scheme; the way in which the new intake of recipients will be selected and awarded places under the revised scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55096/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Fingal local authority will be included in the defective block scheme; the timeline for when the decision will be signed off on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54699/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-10-14 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if under the successor scheme to the basic income for arts announced in Budget 2026, for individuals who are in receipt of social welfare payments, including disability allowance and carers allowance will be permitted to retain those payments while participating in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55097/25]

New lobbying 2 returns

St Michael's House Group · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Community
- Invitation to TD's to visit St Michael's House (December 2024)
- St Michael's House Lobbying