Cork North-West — week of Mon, 17 Nov — Watch Them Work

What your Cork North-West TDs did this week

Mon, 17 Nov – 23 Nov 2025 · 3 TDs · 5 bills voted on · 23 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Arts (Recognition of Comedy) (Amendment) Bill 2024

2025-11-19 · 2 votes · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend the Arts Act 2003 to recognise the art of comedy

A sub-amendment · motion passed 69–83

Voted against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 83–70

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Cost of Motoring

2025-11-19 · 1 vote

The motion · motion failed 70–82

Voted against 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Reduction of Voting Age to Sixteen Years) Bill 2025

2025-11-19 · 1 vote · Social Democrats PMB

A bill to amend the Constitution

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 86–65

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2025-11-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Nomination of Member of Government

2025-11-18 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 88–69

Voted for 3 Aindrias Moynihan · John Paul O'Shea · Michael Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 8 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 8 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2025-11-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for urgent improvement and safety works to be carried out on the N22 road section east of Macroom to Ballincollig; if the high road incident figures on this stretch of road will be considered on advancing urgent improvement and safety works for this road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63447/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the-up-to-date position on the implementation of the changes to be rolled out to the current 233 bus service; the route and frequency for implementation under the new services 233N, 233C and 233S; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63446/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the up-to-date position on commencement of the new 256 bus route to service Macroom, Inchigeelagh, Ballingeary, Kealkill and Bantry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63448/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2025-11-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures that will be implemented to improve on the current anticipated connection timeframe given for the roll out of fibre broadband under National Broadband Ireland for a number of deployment areas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64351/25]
- 2025-11-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for inclusion of Macroom, County Cork in further roll-out or expansion of the Night-Time Economy Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64350/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-11-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on the MCAP review; the way in which and when the membership was constituted; the frequency with which they have met; and when they are due to report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64361/25]
- 2025-11-20 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position on advancing the delivery of a day care centre at a building on the grounds of Macroom Community Hospital, Macroom, County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64362/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-11-19 Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on water quality will next meet. [48529/25]

John Paul O'Shea — Fine Gael 6 votes · 15 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 15 total

Transport 4 questions
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he is in agreement with the previous Government's stated position on the need for an EU legislative proposal on greening corporate fleets, as per the letter signed by former Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, on 7 October 2024; if his Department has carried out any assessment on the impact that EV fleet mandates will have on the car rental sector and rural and regional tourism; if the previous Government's position on this matter aligns with the current Programme for Government and the upcoming tourism strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63523/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on current and planned investment in transport infrastructure in the Cork Northwest constituency, including improvements to regional and local roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64009/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve public transport connectivity and accessibility in Cork Northwest, particularly for rural communities with limited bus or rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64010/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he acknowledges the lack of adequate public transport options serving rural communities in Cork Northwest, where many residents have little or no access to bus or rail links; and if he will commit to providing increased investment and service expansion to address this ongoing transport inequality. [64011/25]
Health 4 questions
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health to request the HSE south west to consider extending a day care service (details supplied) for the benefit of older people in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63708/25]
- 2025-11-19 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health to outline the amount of HSE funding paid to a company (details supplied) from 2020 to 2025 to date; to provide a breakdown of funding per HSE area, per year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64313/25]
- 2025-11-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand or improve dental facilities in Cork North-West, including the delivery of a new or upgraded facilities to meet growing demand in towns such as Macroom, Kanturk, Mallow and Millstreet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64083/25]
- 2025-11-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address ongoing shortages in dental services in Cork northwest, including long waiting times for dental treatment under the dental treatment services scheme, and difficulties in accessing HSE dentists in towns such as Macroom, Millstreet, Mallow and Kanturk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64082/25]
Social 2 questions
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection if jobseekers benefit payments for the month of August will be awarded to a substitute teacher (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63015/25]
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection for clarity in relation to employees who currently have private pension arrangements or AVC’s in place which are not directly coming out of their wages; if these employees have a choice whether or not to enrol in the auto-Enrolment My Future Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63709/25]
Culture 2 questions
- 2025-11-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport that funding will be made available in 2026 to enhance and develop community sports, arts, and cultural facilities in rural towns and villages across Cork northwest, particularly where existing amenities, such as community halls and playing fields, need upgrading; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63982/25]
- 2025-11-20 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on funding opportunities to support youth sports clubs and facilities in Cork northwest, particularly in smaller communities where volunteers are struggling to maintain local pitches, halls, and equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63983/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on proposed regulations for biogas facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63555/25]
Rural 1 question
- 2025-11-18 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if additional or unspent LEADER funding can be allocated to the Kerry LAG given programme budgets are depleted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63690/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-11-19 Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a breakdown of all primary school provision, per county, for the years 2020–2025, including patronage, co-education and Irish-medium provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64328/25]

Michael Moynihan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns