Dublin South-Central — week of Mon, 3 Nov

What your Dublin South-Central TDs did this week

Mon, 3 Nov – 9 Nov 2025 · 4 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 68 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 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Voted against 1 Catherine Ardagh

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 93–41

Voted for 2 Catherine Ardagh · Jen Cummins

Voted against 1 Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

Education (Affordable School Uniforms Bill) 2025

2025-11-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

The motion · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 1 Catherine Ardagh

Voted against 2 Aengus Ó Snodaigh · Jen Cummins

Did not vote 1 Máire Devine

Aengus Ó Snodaigh — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 24 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 24 total

Health 7 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health to outline the work to date and the progress of the Working Group on the National Hearing Care Plan; and if she is aware that any delay could further exacerbate the hearing issues of thousands young and old. [58035/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health when she received the report from the Working Group on the National Hearing Care Plan, which was due earlier in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58036/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that a charity (details supplied) for deaf and hard of hearing people has stated that any prolonged delay in implementing a national hearing care will result in placing thousands at risk of dementia, depression and social isolation, and that an increased investment in audiology services delivers a return of €16 per €1 on top of the often life-changing effects for those who are deaf or hard of hearing or facing loss of hearing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58037/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health whether the appropriate proportionality assessment was carried out by her or the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board of CORU ahead of its adopting of the 2023 draft Standards and Criteria for Counsellors and Psychotherapists to ensure that the potential unintended consequences of any proposed regulatory changes, takes account of workforce capacity, service accessibility, and the quality of professional training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59556/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to address the current laws on fertility treatment, egg freezing, IVF and surrogacy in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59567/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to provide financial support or coverage for medically necessary fertility preservation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59568/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health the reason the waiting list to access the free HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) remains high or growing despite a Government pledge to eliminate new HIV transmissions in Ireland by 2030, with PrEp playing a key role in the strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60039/25]
Education 5 questions
- 2025-11-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Education and Youth conas a chinnteoidh sí nach mbeidh an suirbhé náisiúnta ar thuismitheoirí maidir le soláthar agus rogha scoileanna claonta maidir leis an teanga teagaisc, i gcomhthéacs na buairte atá léirithe ag comhaltaí de Chomhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus Phobal Labhartha na Gaeilge agus ag Conradh na Gaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [59705/25]
- 2025-11-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Education and Youth cathain a fhoilseofar an polasaí don oideachas lánGhaeilge lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht agus an dtabharfaidh sí uasdátú maidir leis an staid ag a bhfuil an polasaí sin. [59712/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a school (details supplied) has been informed by her Department that it is to lose a teacher; if this decision can be reversed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58212/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of a refusal by the National Council for Special Education to facilitate an escort for children on their school transport bus to an ASD class at a school (details supplied); if she will ensure that an escort is provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58213/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a start date has not yet been provided to a child (details supplied); if she received correspondence from their family in relation to the delay; and when a start will be provided. [58214/25]
Culture 4 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if a date has been announced for the Annual Famine Commemoration Day overseas; if it will be held on the same day as the annual commemoration day in Ireland which is held on the third Sunday of May; and the location which it will be held in 2026. [58055/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding breakdown being allocated under the B6 subhead for 2026 in relation to the night time economy. [58612/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 33, including the provisional subhead and programme level allocations. [59535/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport is it intended for the Irish Government to sign and ratify the UN International Convention against Apartheid in Sports. [60330/25]
Transport 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Iompair an bhfuil sé i gceist aige iachall a chur ar Údarás Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath deimhin a dhéanamh de go mbeidh fógraí taifeadta béil ar sheirbhísí bus chuig na carrchlóis atá ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath le clos i nGaeilge ar comhchéim leis na cinn as Béarla ar a laghad, mar a bhí i gceist le hachtú Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2021. [59548/25]
- 2025-11-04 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Iompair cén fáth a gcuirtear moill ar iarrthóirí ar an tástáil do cheadúnais tiomána má lorgaíonn siad cigirí a bhfuil Gaeilge acu, agus cé na céimeanna atá glactha, nó á nglacadh, aige, chun a chinntiú nach mbeidh aon iarrthóir ar thastáil faoi mhíbhuntáiste toisc gur dhein sé nó sí a iarratas nó a hiarratas as Gaeilge nó gur lorg sé nó sí go stiúrfaí a thástáil nó a tástáil as Gaeilge [59549/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 15 including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [59537/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 13 including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [59538/25]
Foreign 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the dates during Ireland's Presidency it will host a summit meeting of the European Political Community and an informal meeting of the European Council. [58201/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 34 including the provisional subhead and programme level allocations. [59536/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote 42 including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [59534/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the payment options available to a person (details supplied); the reason Intreo has not followed up on a basic supplementary welfare payment; and when they can expect a basic supplementary welfare payment. [60421/25]

Catherine Ardagh — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 12 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 12 total

Social 5 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people convicted of welfare fraud in the years 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60883/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who have availed of paternity leave and benefit in the years 2024 and 2025 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60884/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in each county that have received the new baby grant since it was introduced, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60885/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people whose welfare payment has been stopped for refusing to engage with training and/or employment supports in the years 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60886/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people that have received the pay related job seekers benefit since it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60887/25]
Transport 3 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the lack of a direct bus service from Chapelizod to Dublin city centre; his plans to address this gap in public transport connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58671/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to reinstate the No. 26 bus route from Chapelizod, in view of the significant public support for this route, a petition currently signed by 699 local people and in view of the impact its removal has had on workers, students, and shoppers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58672/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to hold a public meeting in Chapelizod to engage with local residents regarding the future of the No. 26 bus route, in view of widespread concern and the petition currently signed by 699 people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58673/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to provide the public services and the infrastructure necessary to enhance living standards for people and maintain Ireland’s competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60194/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to promote value-for-money and ensure the Government’s investment delivers tangible results; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60195/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of new recruits who entered the Defence Forces to date in 2026; the number of persons who left over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60429/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to pension entitlements for members of the permanent Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60430/25]

Jen Cummins — Social Democrats 4 votes · 30 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 30 total

Education 10 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plan to provide survivors of institutional abuse with a HAA medical care and a full contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59580/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding the finalising of the governance and employment structure for the school completion programme. [50211/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she aware of the hunger strikers outside Leinster House who are seeking support from her Department regarding the abuse they suffered in educational institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59275/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department will engage with the survivors on hunger strike; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59276/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will grant survivors a Health Amendment Act medical card and full State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59277/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to fund play therapists, including play therapists through school completion programme. [59692/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a list of all secondary schools in Dublin south central. [60212/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected publication date of the updated progress report on the implementation of the Out of School Education Provision implementation Group review's recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60269/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a draft or interim version Out of School Education Provision implementation Group is available for public review. [60270/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are supplementary materials summarising the current work of the Out of School Education Provision implementation Group. [60271/25]
Children 6 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on the waiting list for a CDNT appointment in Dublin south central; how long they have been waiting; and for a projection of when they will be seen; in tabular form. [59689/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to reduce the waiting time for appointments to see the CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59690/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to alleviate the financial burden on parents who have to go private due to the long waiting lists for CDNTs, therapies and other disability services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59691/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of social workers in Dublin south central. [57948/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of vacancies for social workers in Dublin south central. [57949/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the means by which play therapists can access funding to provide their service to children with disabilities. [59693/25]
Further and Higher Education 5 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if it is still his plan to implement the major recommendations from the national review of State supports for PhD researchers, particularly around providing for additional financial supports other than stipends, and investigating whether certain cohorts of PhD researchers may benefit from employment status. [58623/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will work with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to streamline visa application processes for non-EU PhD researchers, for instance by waiving the need to renew their immigration permission, and simply allowing their visa to last the duration of their research degree. [58624/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will work with higher education providers to standardise postgraduate fees across the higher education sector. [58625/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional supports available for students who lose their parents during their undergraduate years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60006/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a list of the community training centres, colleges of further education and Youthreach centres in Dublin south central. [60211/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for a timeline of the demolition of a site (details supplied). [59687/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for a timeline of the development of a centre (details supplied). [59688/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health the company that provides the HSE with Covid and flu leaflets that are distributed to local surgeries; and the amount spent by the HSE on these leaflets. [59740/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Health for a list of all nursing homes in Dublin south central. [60213/25]
Housing 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the HAP can be used to cover student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59745/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the pathways to housing for people in recovery from addiction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59746/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the processing time of an application (details supplied) has exceeded the published processing times. [59741/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to address the long wait times for naturalisation applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59742/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport if he will advise regarding ongoing issues for a student Leap card applicant (details supplied); if he is aware that similar issues are affecting a number of students attending the same third level institution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60005/25]

Máire Devine — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 2 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Children 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the new gender pay gap reporting portal for public and private organisations will be fully launched as promised on International Women’s Day 2025, under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021. [59047/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the additional planned legislation for gender pay gap reporting will be brought to the Dáil. [59048/25]