Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 3 Nov

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Mon, 3 Nov – 9 Nov 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 148 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages

2025-11-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–72

Voted for 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Voted against 2 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí

Did not vote 1 Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 93–41

Voted for 3 Barry Heneghan · Cian O'Callaghan · Naoise Ó Muirí

Voted against 1 Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Tom Brabazon

Education (Affordable School Uniforms Bill) 2025

2025-11-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 2 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 2 Barry Heneghan · Naoise Ó Muirí

Voted against 2 Cian O'Callaghan · Denise Mitchell

Did not vote 1 Tom Brabazon

Finance Bill 2025

2025-11-05 · 9 votes · Govt (Finance)

A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further pr…

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A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–5

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 5–4

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–5

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 6–4

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 6–4

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

The motion · motion passed 8–2

Voted against 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 4–6

Voted for 1 Cian O'Callaghan

Did not vote 4 Barry Heneghan · Denise Mitchell · Naoise Ó Muirí · Tom Brabazon

Barry Heneghan — Independent 4 votes · 86 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 86 total

Health 38 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the progress of the Working Group on the National Hearing Care Plan; if she has received the report from the Working Group that was due by end of Q2 as per the Terms of Reference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57978/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider fully subsidising maintenance and reliever therapy inhalers, recognised as the new gold standard in asthma treatment, on a phased basis to improve adherence, reduce hospitalisations, and support better outcomes for people living with asthma; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58082/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will commission and publish a national review of asthma-related deaths in Ireland, similar to the UK's 2014 National Review of Asthma Deaths, to identify preventable factors and inform improvements in care and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58083/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that each severe asthma clinic in the country has a dedicated advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) post, in recognition of the proven role of ANPs in improving care coordination and patient outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58084/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider developing a national asthma strategy to reduce hospitalisation and mortality rates, improve access to modern treatments, and strengthen community-based asthma management; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58085/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of asthma-related deaths and hospital admissions recorded in each of the past five years, in tabular form; the steps being taken to bring Ireland's rates in line with the EU average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58086/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider measures to ensure that any future review of minimum unit pricing includes consultation with addiction service providers and public health experts, with a view to determining the way in which the policy will better support frontline addiction and prevention services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58088/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address the growing backlog in access to audiology services, with more than 26,000 people now waiting for treatment and reports of delays of up to three years for hearing assessments and hearing aids, including for children; the urgent actions being taken to expand capacity and reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58090/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the introduction of a cross-border care arrangement to allow patients waiting excessive length of times for audiology treatment or hearing aids to access timely services abroad, in recognition of the serious communication, developmental, and social impacts prolonged hearing loss can have on both children and adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58091/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with an organisation (details supplied) regarding concerns over CORUs proposed changes to psychotherapy training standards, including the reduction of clinical hours, removal of personal therapy requirements, and elimination of mandatory supervision; if she will use her powers under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to ensure current standards are maintained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58093/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of the National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024–2028; if she will consider allocating an initial €10 million to support its delivery in line with recommendations from a foundation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58658/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider commissioning a full cost analysis of the National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024–2028 to ensure that the plan is adequately resourced and implemented across all relevant sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58659/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will work with colleagues across Government to develop a cross-Government Policy Statement on Men’s Health, in order to co-ordinate action and ensure a whole-of-Government approach to improving men’s well-being; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58660/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will adopt an outreach-based approach to engage men, boys and carers in adopting healthy lifestyles, self-management and timely access to healthcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58661/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider developing tailored supports and resources for fathers, including those who are parenting alone or co-parenting, to promote positive health, communication, and wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58662/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review and expand investment in comprehensive training programmes such as (details supplied) to strengthen the healthcare workforce’s capacity to effectively engage with men, including those experiencing suicidal behaviour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58664/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will advance and support research to better understand how men engage with their health and healthcare services, to ensure that health promotion initiatives are evidence-based and effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58665/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current HSE policy that prevents carers from administering PEG (gastrostomy) feeds to children with disabilities, even where families have trained carers who are competent to safely carry out this routine task; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58772/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the way in which families are expected to utilise allocated homecare hours when no HSE-approved provider can supply staff qualified to perform PEG feeding; the steps she will take to ensure that home support and respite services for such families are practical and meaningful; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58773/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish a ring-fenced fund of €600,000 to support home care packages for people living with more severe forms of epidermolysis bullosa, to ensure access to secure, flexible, and coordinated care that adapts to their complex and changing needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58784/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide annual funding of €20,000 to enable access to complex care coordination in regional centres for individuals living with severe forms of epidermolysis bullosa, ensuring a central point of contact to coordinate multidisciplinary care and reduce the administrative burden currently placed on patients and families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58785/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will increase funding for psychological support for people living with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) by €30,000 per annum, to expand the clinical psychologist post at St. James’s Hospital from 0.25 to 0.5 WTE, thereby providing dedicated EB-specific psychological care integrated into the dermatology multidisciplinary team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58786/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide annual funding of €45,000 to extend the existing epidermolysis bullosa outreach nurse service to adults in the community, to ensure integrated continuity of care across acute and community settings, reduce hospitalisations, and improve quality of life for those living with epidermolysis bullosa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58787/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the timeframe, scope, and public reporting arrangements for the inquiry into delays in children's urology and spinal surgeries, in view of reports of possible infertility and irreversible harm; the immediate support measures in place for affected families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58942/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the date and implementation plan for the dissolution of Children's Health Ireland; to provide assurances regarding continuity of paediatric specialist services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58943/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the planned "root and branch" reforms to address paediatric spinal surgery waiting lists; to confirm that these reforms will not disrupt ongoing services; to publish the timeline and resource allocation for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58945/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of elective surgeries postponed at Beaumont Hospital in each of the past three months due to overcrowding; the contingency plans in place to protect patient care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59296/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current GP-to-population ratios nationally, in each county, and specifically in Dublin bay north; the steps being taken to recruit, retain and support GPs, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59297/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be included as part of the national newborn screening programme heelprick test, following the Government’s decision in November 2023 to include SMA in the programme, the reasons for the delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59303/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an updated timeline for the commencement of routine screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) under the national newborn screening programme; if dedicated staffing, laboratory capacity and logistical resources are now in place to deliver this screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59304/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that all babies born in Ireland are tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as soon as possible, in view of the impact early diagnosis has on long-term outcomes for affected children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59305/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to embryo donation will be commenced; the reasons for the delay in implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59428/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be fully established and operational; the current status of its staffing, governance, and regulatory preparations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59429/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing interim measures or guidance for fertility clinics and patients to facilitate lawful and ethical embryo donation pending the full commencement of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59430/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the specific steps being taken to expand access to mental health services across the country, given the continuing high levels of mental illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60106/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the current number of community mental health teams in place compared to two years ago; the vacancy rate within CAMHS and adult services; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for assessment and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60107/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Beaumont Hospital emergency department upgrade; the current design stage, planning status, estimated capital cost, and programmed quarter for completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60917/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists employed in primary care in CHO Dublin north city and county, by grade for each year since 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60918/25]
Education 24 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has any plans to open another non-denominational co-educational post-primary school in the Clontarf-Raheny-Killester catchment area; if so, to provide the timeline and proposed location; if not, the reasons for such decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59674/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the proposed Gaelcholáiste project has still not gone to tender despite repeated assurances that it would do so by the end of Q3 2025; if the project remains on track for commencement of construction in Q2 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59673/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has engaged with the National Council for Special Education on the potential implications of the new SNA guidelines for children with disabilities who no longer qualify for direct SNA support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58692/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the DEIS banding for a school (details supplied) given that over 20% of pupils are living in IPAS or emergency accommodation and 26% live in the North East Inner City (NEIC) area; when the next DEIS review will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58104/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider extending North East Inner City (NEIC) or City Connects inclusion to a school (details supplied), given the school's pupil profile and the fact that its feeder schools already hold DEIS 1 status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58105/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied), operates a junior autism class without access to peer integration with junior infants, senior infants, or first class pupils; if she will work with the NCSE to address this in line with inclusion best practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58106/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional staffing or resource supports will be considered for a school (details supplied), given the exceptionally high proportion of pupils living in emergency and IPAS accommodation, the current exclusion from DEIS 1 and North East Inner City (NEIC) supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58107/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the proposed development works at a school (details supplied); the status of the application for additional classrooms and facilities for children with additional needs; if the lack of a school hall is being considered as part of any future building or extension plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58361/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind the recent changes introduced by the National Council for Special Education to the role and allocation criteria for special needs assistants; if she will provide details of the consultation carried out with SNA representatives or school management prior to its implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58687/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the potential impact of the revised NCSE guidelines for special needs assistants on pupils who do not meet the new criteria of ‘primary care needs’ but who continue to require daily classroom support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58688/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that changes to the SNA allocation model do not result in a reduction of supports for pupils with moderate or non-medical additional needs, including those requiring sensory breaks or behavioural assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58689/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the communication strategy used by her Department and the National Council for Special Education to inform special needs assistants, principals, and boards of management of recent changes to SNA responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58690/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of new SNA posts announced for the 2025-2026 school year; if she will confirm whether any concurrent reductions or reallocations of existing SNA positions will occur as a result of the new NCSE guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58691/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps which are being taken to ensure job security and professional recognition for special needs assistants, in view of concerns that the NCSE may redefine their role and responsibilities without consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58693/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria currently used to approve exemptions from studying Irish (primary and secondary); the timeframes these criteria are audited or reviewed by her Department, the steps being taken to ensure consistency and fairness across schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58938/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has evaluated the impact of the rising number of Irish exemptions on bilingual policy goals, Irish language proficiency targets; and if her Department plans to propose reforms (e.g. differentiated instruction, optional exam modes, or phased reduction) to reverse exemption growth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58939/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports (special education resources, differentiated curricula, teaching methods) which are provided to students with learning difficulties or literacy challenges to enable them to continue Irish rather than be exempted; the number of such supports which have been funded in the past three years; the plans which exist to expand them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58940/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to commission an independent review of the exemption system for Irish in schools (primary and secondary), including its impacts on language retention and equity; the terms of reference that review will have; and the timeframe for when it will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58941/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will outline the additional resources being allocated to strengthen mental health supports within schools, including counselling, NEPS services and wellbeing programmes; if her Department plans to extend in-school mental health supports to primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60101/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the shortage of special needs assistants across the education system; if regional or national workforce planning has been carried out to meet rising demand; the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60102/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department plans to formally recognise school assistance dogs within the implementation framework of the forthcoming National Human Rights Strategy 2025–2030 under Pillar One, Inclusive Learning and Education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60115/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider expanding the school assistance dog pilot programme to additional schools nationwide, ensuring regional balance and independent evaluation of outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60116/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the way in which school assistance dogs can be integrated as complementary supports within the new education therapy service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60117/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current pupil–teacher ratio in primary and secondary schools located in the Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 7, and Dublin 9 areas; the way in which these ratios compare with the national averages, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60919/25]
Transport 7 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current compensation framework for passengers injured on public transport, in view of the legal gap identified in a case (details supplied), where individuals injured in non-fault incidents involving public service vehicles are left without access to compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57976/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider targeted legislative or regulatory amendments, in consultation with an organisation (details supplied) and public transport operators, to ensure that all passengers have equal access to redress when injured in comparable circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57977/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the capacity impacts of the autumn rail timetable on the Northern Commuter and DART corridor including Howth, Clongriffin, Bayside, Kilbarrack, and Harmonstown; if he has engaged with Iarnród Éireann regarding additional rolling stock or service adjustments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59293/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the schedule of upcoming rail engineering works on the DART and Northern Commuter line serving Dublin bay north; if his Department has assessed the impact of these works on commuter services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59294/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that all current and future public transport infrastructure projects, including DART+, MetroLink, and BusConnects, meet full accessibility standards for people with disabilities; if audits of existing rail and bus stations have been carried out to identify gaps; and if he will provide timelines for when any necessary upgrades will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60103/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of learner permits issued and the average driving test waiting times, by test centre in Dublin for each month since January 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60915/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of accessible low-floor buses currently in operation within the Dublin Bus fleet; the proportion of bus stops in the Dublin area that are fully accessible, disaggregated by route, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60916/25]
Children 4 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review existing paternity leave policies with a view to expanding supports for new fathers, as part of broader measures to promote men’s health and family wellbeing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58663/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the improvements being made to disability services, including the provision of personal assistant hours, respite care, and access to children’s disability network teams; if she will provide current waiting times for assessments of need by region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60105/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places that were provided by a service (details supplied) in north Dublin for the past three years; the number of residential places that are planned for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60913/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount of funding that was received by a service (details supplied) for the years 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60914/25]
Finance 3 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider engaging with the Brazilian authorities on the development of a bilateral tax treaty between Ireland and Brazil to address issues of potential double taxation, in view of the growing number of people who live and work between both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58087/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the fiscal implications of minimum unit pricing for alcohol, including the extent to which increased consumer costs have resulted in additional revenue for retailers rather than public health initiatives; if he will consider policy options to ensure that any such revenue contributes directly to addiction and harm-reduction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58089/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is committed to implementing the findings of a report (details supplied), specifically related to measures that would encourage households to save money for future financial gains including changes to the deemed disposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59478/25]
Housing 3 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the introduction of a national trade licensing system for construction workers and contractors, similar to the model used in Australia, to enhance accountability, safety, and quality assurance across the building industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58346/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider the introduction of a national trade licensing system for construction workers and contractors, similar to the model used in Australia, to enhance accountability, safety, and quality assurance across the building industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58758/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department supports Dublin City Council in monitoring and reporting bathing water quality at designated sites such as Dollymount Strand and North Bull Island; if he will detail resourcing and oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with EU Bathing Water Quality Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59295/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); the options which are currently available to provide assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58946/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility criteria for the exceptional needs payment; if this support extends to medical-related costs such as essential treatments, equipment, or travel for healthcare; and if he will consider a review of the current criteria to ensure adequate support for individuals facing exceptional medical expenses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60138/25]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify the policy under which an apprentice's training allowance is reduced when their employer rejects college placement offers, even though the apprentice has accepted the placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58348/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the appeals process available to apprentices whose training allowances are reduced in such cases; if he will consider revising the guidelines to ensure apprentices are not financially penalised for circumstances beyond their control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58349/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the level of preparedness within the Defence Forces to respond to cyber or physical interference via subsea communication cables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60462/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the actions being taken to strengthen maritime and cyber surveillance to safeguard Ireland’s critical undersea infrastructure; the extent of cooperation with EU or NATO partners in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60463/25]
Justice 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline how long-term planning for migration and integration will be improved, including investment in housing, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure; if the Government plans to introduce a national integration infrastructure strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60104/25]

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 13 votes · 26 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 26 total

Finance 11 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of EU Directives transposed by his Department in 2020 to 2025; the number of Directives that missed the transposition deadlines in the same periods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58869/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department in each year from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58870/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff in his Department earning over €85,000 in each year from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58871/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions who have changed the frequency and number of their board meetings as allowed for under Section 54(1) (a) and (b) of the Credit Union Act 1997 as amended by the Credit Union (Amendment) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58873/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance for an update on section 30 of the Credit Reporting Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58874/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the timeline and process for correcting errors by the Central Bank in the Central Credit Register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58875/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the implementation of recommendation 11.2 of the retail banking review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58876/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount and number of buy now pay later transactions in Ireland, by year, from 2023 to date in 2025,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58877/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount and number of loans issued under €1,000, between €1,000 - €2000 and between €2000 - €5,000 here, in 2023 to date in 2025, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58878/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the amount paid to companies (details supplied) for advice on stocks and the cancelation of warrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60748/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide a breakdown of the dwellings purchased where the 10 % stamp duty was paid, by year since the enhanced stamp duty was introduced, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60749/25]
Education 3 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the new school building project at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56131/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the annual cost associated with the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs; the daily costs associated with transporting children with special educational needs to special classes or special school settings from Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 13, and Dublin 17 in each of the years 2020 to 2024, and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57941/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will meet with the principal of a school (details supplied) to discuss the urgent need for an additional autism class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59562/25]
Public Expenditure 3 questions
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will publish updated spending reviews for each Government Department; the reason for not publishing in advance of budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60444/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on the proposed new Garda station for Northern Cross in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60157/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on reform of the ethics in public office legislation, given that the review of the statutory framework was completed in December 2022; the reason for the delay in publishing the heads of a Bill; if he expects this Bill to be introduced this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60156/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the work his Department has undertaken to ensure the safe evacuation of a family (details supplied) to Ireland from Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57773/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure Ireland plays a leading role in the restoration of the Palestinian banking system; if he will advocate for the immediate end to the block imposed by Israel of banknotes to Palestinian banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60750/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department is taking to address the issue of knife crime, and the rise of knife-related injuries presenting in emergency departments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58438/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he can provide an update on the redress scheme for Stardust survivors and their families; when he expects to bring proposals on the scheme to Government for approval; the further length of time survivors and their families will have to wait before receiving compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60740/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if her Department will publish a clear timeline for when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be fully operational and able to authorise embryo donation programmes; if her Department will consider introducing interim measures or guidance for clinics and patients in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59563/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of spinal muscular atrophy screening as part of the heel prick test for newborns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60741/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if there is a role for an organisation (details supplied) in addressing the lack of compensation available for persons injured in non-negligent accidents on public transport, in which liability cannot be assigned to any party; if he plans to legislate in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57696/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any consideration has been given to moving the Consumer Protection aspects of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to the Central Bank of Ireland to avoid duplication and improve efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58872/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reason it is necessary for An Post to submit a business case to his Department and NewERA before any agreed pension increases can be paid; the timeframe for when the business case will be assessed and approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60743/25]

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 5 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the timeline as to when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be in a position to oversee and regulate donations of embryos for the purpose of fertility treatment; if any interim measures or guidance for clinics and patients will be issued while the framework is being finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59262/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the progress which has been made to ensure routine testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is included in the national newborn screening programme heel-prick test; when it is envisaged that every newborn baby will be screened for SMA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59289/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made on holding a referendum to extend voting rights in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living in the north of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59260/25]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of plans for Ireland’s membership of the European Unified Patent Court System; when it is expected a referendum on the subject will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59259/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is his intention to lower the voting age to 16; if there are plans for a referendum on this matter, and the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59261/25]

Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael 4 votes · 28 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 28 total

Education 7 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59760/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59759/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58632/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on an application by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58633/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the concerns expressed by the Irish-speaking community about the establishment of Aonaid (details supplied), to clarify whether new Aonaid will be established under the new policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58634/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions she intends to take to ensure an increase in the number of Irish-medium schools given that it is stated in the 20-year Strategy for the Irish Language that the number of such schools will be increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58635/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department expects to review the new pilot online school admissions system; if this system can be expanded nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59767/25]
Justice 6 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60021/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on his intention to bring forward the Garda Síochána (powers) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58599/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the status of the International Investor Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59156/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is flexibility on the deadline date of November 14 for successful applicants under the International Investor Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59157/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the alternative funding sources for the International Investor Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59158/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review an application under the International Investor Programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59159/25]
Health 5 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the proposed location of the new HSE primary care centre in Belmayne/Clongriffin; the services that will be delivered through this centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58604/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists working in the school dental scheme in County Mayo; the plans to expand the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60022/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of children in national schools across County Mayo that are waiting to access the school dental scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60023/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the number of students in schools across Mayo that haven't had access to the School Dental Scheme for their first screening examination between 3rd and 6th class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60024/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to alleviate the backlog for students in Mayo who are waiting for access to dental treatment in primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60025/25]
Further and Higher Education 4 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the capital Investment for ATU Mayo, due to the introduction of the electrical apprenticeship programme at the college; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60017/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students who will attend ATU Mayo from phase one to six under the Electrical Apprenticeship Programme for 2025-2026, by number of students for each phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60018/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the capacity of the college phases for the newly introduced Electrical Apprenticeship Programme at ATU Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60019/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there are plans to increase the intake of students for Electrical Apprenticeship Programme in the next three years at ATU Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60020/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to outline the approach of Dublin Bus to meet expected demand when Dart improvements are taking place; whether this took place for the October bank holiday in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59561/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport to outline the steps being taken to ensure the reliability of the H2 Dublin Bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59766/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made by his Department in establishing a Unit for Future Planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58760/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when he expects the mission critical communications system to be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60174/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if TG4 has any plans to update its Code of Fair Trading Practices with independent producers; if he is aware of concerns among producers about these current practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60352/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of Ireland's progress on meeting recycling goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60289/25]

Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Transport 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider bringing forward limited no-fault mechanisms for public transport passengers involved in accidents whilst using public transport to ensure that medical and rehabilitation costs are not left uncovered. [58266/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the construction of a new divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána at Northern Cross. [60026/25]
Health 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for when the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority will be fully operational; when the provisions of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 relating to embryo donation will be commenced; and if interim measures or guidance will be provided to fertility clinics and patients while the statutory framework is being finalised. [59965/25]