Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 19 Jan

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Mon, 19 Jan – 25 Jan 2026 · 5 TDs · 4 bills voted on · 117 questions · 241 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Flexible Work and Commuter Delays

2026-01-21 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 84–67

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

The motion · motion passed 83–67

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

Derelict Sites (Amendment) Bill 2022

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to amend and extend the Derelict Sites Act 1990 and to provide for related matters

The motion · motion failed 66–81

Voted for 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Voted against 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

Sale of Nitrous Oxide and Related Products Bill 2025

2026-01-21 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attaine…

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A bill to regulate and licence the sale of nitrous oxide to exempted purchasers, to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to a person who has not attained the age of 18 years, and to provide for related matters.

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 82–66

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-01-20 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 80–67

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 5 votes · 7 questions · 36 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Culture 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the scope that is available for the provision of an arts centre in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3636/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the timeframe for the application portal for the community sport facilities fund-sports capital and equipment fund to come online; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3519/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employees in County Carlow registered with My Future Fund;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4622/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employees in County Kilkenny registered with My Future Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4623/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to ensure thatch cottages remain part of our rural vernacular by supporting thatch cottage owners who face prohibitive insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4946/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when updated wind farm regulations will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4947/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health to expand cancer screening services in Ireland by introducing multigene next generation sequencing to allow for earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes for citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4902/26]

New lobbying 36 returns

National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) provided a briefing to Oireachtas members on the 25th of September 2025 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the FRCNF's calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase the National FRC Programme core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000 ahead of Budget 2026.
Alcohol Action Ireland Justice and Equality
- Operation Encompass
BioMarin International Limited Health
- Rare disease policy in Ireland and the EU
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Transgender Equality Network Ireland Justice and Equality
- Invitation to AV Room briefing on legal gender recognition
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 5 returns Health · Heritage · Justice and Equality · EU Affairs
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- Firearms policy
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
- Sought engagement with NPWS
Hume Brophy Justice and Equality
- Raise awareness about NOffLA's concerns about unregulated online sellers of alcohol
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 5 returns Agriculture · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Economic Development and Industry
- To discuss the Chamber's pre budget submission with our local TDs
- To discuss government policy and plans to reduce the cost of the doing business for SME's
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Red Cross Justice and Equality
- Seeking engagement on policy changes in foreign reception for International Protection Applicants (IPAs). There were several different engagements on this matter which are detailed further below in the section on how the lobbying was carried out.
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Justice and Equality
- Review of the Scheme of Civil Legal Aid
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry · EU Affairs
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- General Scheme of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024 (NIS2 transposition)
Q4PR Community
- Attendance at the launch of the MQI Annual Report
Dublin Zoo Heritage
- Sought to clarify remarks made about Dublin Zoo in the Dail - Requested and took part in a meeting to discuss state funding for Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park - Invited Ministers to the launch of Dublin Zoo's Animal Welfare Masterplan
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Vulcan Consulting Limited Health
- Rare Disease Policy
Irish Council for Civil Liberties Justice and Equality
- ICCL Legal Observers Report

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 0 questions · 30 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 30 returns

Chambers Ireland Health
- Launch of SME WellBusiness Charter
Sanofi Health
- Renhanced vaccines for influenza public health strategies
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Youth drinking
- Alcohol policy development
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Health
- Coffee and Chat event with public representatives at the Coffee Dock in Leinster House on Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Dublin Simon Community Health
- Invitation to Taoiseach and Ministers to open Health and Treatment Facility
Teiripe Pobail Éireann CLG · 2 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Health
- Pre-Budget Submission 2026
- Community Therapy Ireland Clinical Governance Badge of Excellence
Coolmine Therapeutic Community Health
- The matter concerns advancing the HSE Capital Investment Project Proposal for Coolmine Lodge, including redevelopment of the facility and required planning and investment. The project will expand capacity from 110 to 150 clients per year and address a critical service gap identified within the HSE National Development Plan. Engagements relate to securing planning approvals and investment support.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland · 2 returns Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Merchants QuayIreland Ltd Community
- Proposals re drug treatment, homelessness, mental health and related matters
Mars Foods Ireland Limited (t/a Mars Ireland) Health
- Email to Jennifer Murnane O' Connor
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Letter to Ministers calling for cross-departmental approach to penal reform
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Rockwood Consulting ULC Health
- Sought meetings to brief DPOs on Veonet's service offering and the development of a national eyecare strategy
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Irish Medical Organisation Health
- New National Obesity Strategy
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Sunbed regulation
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry · Food · Health
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Food safety
- Department of Health policy position on energy drinks
Q4PR Community
- Attendance at the launch of the MQI Annual Report
The Sunbed Association Health
- Public policy on the regulation of commercial sunbeds in Ireland
Insurance Ireland Banking and Financial Institutions
- On behalf of members, to raise awareness of issues pertinent to the Irish health insurance industry
Novartis Ireland Limited Health
- World Urticaria Day event
Rare Diseases Ireland Health
- Orphan Medicines - The access challenge & consequences for those affected

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 5 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 5 total

Health 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health , further to previous Parliamentary Questions on the matter, when a person will be scheduled for a hip replacement procedure (details supplied); and if the matter can be expedited. [4268/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a report that includes all maps and drawings on the findings and outcomes of the extensive public consultation process undertaken by the estates management section of the HSE (details supplied); the committee or entity that made the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4274/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if funding will be approved for an ASD class for a school (details supplied); and the reasons this school has not been approved to date. [4374/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal in the name of a person (details supplied); if the penalty applied will be reduced; the outcome of the inspection carried out on the 12 December 2025; and the penalty to be applied. [3757/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she can investigate the facts surrounding an adopted child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4290/26]

New lobbying 11 returns

Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Month Presentation to Oireachtas Members for Dyslexia Awareness Month
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport
- Greening Corporate Fleets
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport
- Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 2 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Irish Council for Psychotherapy Health
- ICP concerns & recommendations re: the proposed CORU Standards of Proficiency & Criteria for Education & Training Programmes for Psychotherapists.

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 5 votes · 1 question · 35 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Housing 1 question
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the development of revised planning guidelines for wind turbines. [1805/26]

New lobbying 35 returns

Orsted Onshore Ireland Midco Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Drop in briefing session for TDs
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) provided a briefing to Oireachtas members on the 25th of September 2025 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the FRCNF's calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase the National FRC Programme core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000 ahead of Budget 2026.
Irish Development Education Association · 2 returns Budgetary matters · Education and Training
- Sending our Pre-Budget 2026 submission and new vision document to relevant stakeholders
- Presenting our new vision and roadmap for Global Citizenship Education to political stakeholders
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Health
- Meeting request to discuss protection for over 65s in winter flu season
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Development of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy; farm income stability; demographic sustainability of farming; environmental scheme design.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 13 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Trade · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
- Sinn Féin briefing on Mercosur
- Energy From Farms
- Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
- Finance Bill 2025
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Budgetary matters
- To discuss the Chamber's pre budget submission with our local TDs
LGBT Support and Advocacy Network Ireland CLG Budgetary matters
- LGBT Ireland Pre-Budget Submission
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
Family Carers Ireland Community
- FCI Pre-Budget Submissions 2026
Horse Sport Ireland Agriculture
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Drury Agriculture
- To introduce the Young Sheep Farmer's Forum and discussion on policy document
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 3 returns Food · Economic Development and Industry
- Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
Macra na Feirme Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agricultural - Common Agricultural Policy presentation
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Submitted a paper to the committee on policy changes that could be made to accelerate the delivery of biomethane sector in Ireland
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association EU Affairs
- Addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food & Marine in relation to CAP Post 2027.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 104 questions · 49 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 104 total

Housing 26 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the Wind Energy Guidelines; when they will be updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3553/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount allocated and amount spent for the tenant-in-situ scheme for 2025, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3749/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Callan Thomastown local electoral area, County Kilkenny; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in the LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in this LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3993/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Castlecomer local electoral area, County Kilkenny; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3994/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Piltown local electoral area, County Kilkenny; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3995/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Kilkenny City local electoral area, County Kilkenny; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3996/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Muine Bheag local electoral area, County Carlow; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3997/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Tullow local electoral area, County Carlow; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average price of a new home in the Carlow town local electoral area, County Carlow; the number of successful applications under the first home scheme in that LEA in 2025; the number of affordable homes provided in that LEA in 2025; the number that currently are being planned; the projected completion dates in that LEA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3999/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated to Kilkenny County Council for tenant-in-situ in 2025; the amount of this which was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4250/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated to Carlow County Council for tenant-in-situ in 2025; the amount of this which was spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4251/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will put be an immediate moratorium on any wind turbine projects until updated wind energy regulations are established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5271/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be made available to Carlow County Council in 2026 for housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5286/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional funding will be made available to Kilkenny County Council in 2026 for housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5287/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initiatives being taken to support affordable housing in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5291/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the initiatives being taken to support affordable housing in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5292/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social and affordable homes delivered in Kilkenny in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5293/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social and affordable homes delivered in County Carlow in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5294/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant properties in Kilkenny County Council stock at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5295/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant properties in Carlow County Council housing stock at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5296/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Kilkenny; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5297/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current uptake of the first home scheme in County Carlow; the steps being taken to increase awareness and access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5299/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on a new fire station for Kilkenny city; the timeline for when it will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5300/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on Croí Cónaithe schemes broken down per county, by application numbers, application volume, drawdown numbers and drawdown volume, on a year on year basis since its inception, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5301/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when income eligibility limits for local authority housing in Carlow and Kilkenny will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5302/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposals and associated targets to deliver age-friendly housing in counties Carlow and Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5303/26]
Health 24 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if legislation is planned to ban the practice of vaping from public gathering places in the same way as the actual smoking ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4019/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via car parking fees at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny in 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4020/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the amount of revenue generated via car parking fees at University Hospital Waterford in 2023, 2024, 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4021/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of staff and the grade employed in general medicine at St. Lukes Hospital in Kilkenny; the number of staff vacancies currently within the department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4026/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of staff and the grade employed in general medicine at University Hospital Waterford; and the number of staff vacancies currently within the department. [4027/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of persons that attended each outpatient clinic at St. Lukes Hospital Kilkenny, in 2025; the frequency in which each clinic is held; and if the clinics are consultant or nurse led, in tabular form. [4029/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of patients presenting to St. Luke's Hospital accident and emergency department with mental health issues; the number of those were admitted to mental health unit, by month for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4032/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of beds in Thomastown for respite for dementia patients at present; the number of beds that will be available for respite for dementia patients when the new building is open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4877/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the number of medical, dental, nursing, midwife and health and social care positions currently vacant in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4434/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to expand GP services in Kilkenny and Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4435/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5261/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of all planned and approved capital works for University Hospital Waterford; the nature and scope of each project; the current stage each project is at, including planning, design, tender or construction; the expected timelines for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5262/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken to address home help waiting lists in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5275/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on plans to increase hospital bed capacity in Carlow and Kilkenny. [5276/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in recruiting additional dentists and improving public dental services in Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5277/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health when a national diabetes strategy will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5278/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on Tullow primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5279/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on Graiguenamanagh primary care centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5280/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on GP services and Mullinavat health centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5281/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Carlow; the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5282/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health the status of planned primary care centres in County Kilkenny; the expected timelines for their delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5283/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on new services that will be provided by the Health Service Executive in County Kilkenny in 2026, in particular at St. Luke's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5284/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on new services that will be provided by the Health Service Executive in County Carlow in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5285/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on the pathfinder service for Carlow and Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5312/26]
Transport 11 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Northern Ring Road extension in Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3555/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct TII to re-examine works recently completed on the Kilkenny Ring Road in particular from the Watershed to the Bennettsbridge Road Roundabout which is causing significant delays for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3557/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the number of people currently waiting for car driving tests, broken down by county; the comparison with the previous three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3560/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in expanding Local Link services in Kilkenny; whether additional routes, increased frequency, or evening and weekend services are planned for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3561/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in expanding Local Link services in Carlow; whether additional routes, increased frequency, or evening and weekend services are planned for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3562/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects planned or underway in towns and villages in Kilkenny; the way in which rural communities are being supported to improve walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3563/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the active travel projects that are planned or underway in towns and villages in Carlow; the way in which rural communities are being supported to improve walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3564/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the number of people waiting to sit their driving test in Kilkenny as of December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3565/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport the number of people waiting to sit their driving test in County Carlow as of December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3567/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated list of all schools in County Carlow currently participating in the Safe Routes to School Programme; the most recent status of each school, including any newly added schools or those progressing through assessment or implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3571/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an updated list of all schools in County Kilkenny currently participating in the Safe Routes to School Programme; the most recent status of each school, including any newly added schools or those progressing through assessment or implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3572/26]
Education 8 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of new recruits in the teaching sector in each of the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3580/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of retirements in the teaching sector in each of the years 2022 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3581/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the rollout of pilot school bus schemes in particular in Ballyhale (Knockmoylan bus); her plans for expanding the schemes envisaged for the 2026-2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3584/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update regarding a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3585/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in County Kilkenny currently registered to start school in September 2026 that are seeking a special school place, seeking a special class/unit place, or expected to attend a mainstream school with SNA support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3588/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in County Carlow currently registered to start school in September 2026 that are seeking a special school place, seeking a special class/unit place, or expected to attend a mainstream school with SNA support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3589/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide data on the current capacity of special schools and special classes in County Kilkenny; the projected demand for September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3590/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide data on the current capacity of special schools and special classes in County Carlow ; the projected demand for September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3591/26]
Agriculture 7 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to promote grants for installing solar panels on farm buildings in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4009/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the concessions and safeguards which have been included in the updated Mercosur trade agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4010/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to increase forestry grants to landowners who wish to plant some or all of their lands or additional lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4011/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to significantly increase the funding to the horse racing and greyhound industry, to enable these industries to prosper and thrive into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4012/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the Food Safety Authority of Ireland became aware that beef from Brazil treated with oestradiol was available on the Irish market in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4667/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been engaging with authorities in Northern Ireland regarding a matter (details supplied). [4668/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has been engaging with UK authorities regarding a matter (details supplied). [4669/26]
Culture 6 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the initiatives his Department is undertaking to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in sport. [3713/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement his Department has had with Kilkenny County Council regarding its experience in acquiring land for the development of new playing pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5259/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement his Department has had with Carlow County Council regarding their experience of acquiring land for the development of new playing pitches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5260/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he is taking to support sport and sports clubs in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5272/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he is taking to support sport and sports clubs in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5273/26]
- 2026-01-22 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of the introduction of a culture card for youths when they turn 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5274/26]
Enterprise 5 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs the IDA supported in Carlow in 2025; how this compares to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a new south-east regional enterprise plan is forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3549/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs Enterprise Ireland supported in each county in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3550/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3551/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to increase the tourism potential of County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3552/26]
Rural 5 questions
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if new playgrounds were delivered by his Department in 2025; and if he will provide details of same. [4778/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if new build community centres were delivered by his Department in 2025; if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4779/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide details of refurbishments completed under the Community Centres Investment Fund in 2025. [4780/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide details of projects delivered under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme in 2025. [4781/26]
- 2026-01-21 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if new libraries were delivered in 2025; and if he will provide details of same. [4782/26]
Public Expenditure 4 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will expedite the Thomastown flood relief scheme in County Kerry; when works will commence; the estimated timeframe for the proposed works to be completed; the estimated cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3574/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will expedite the Graiguenamanagh flood relief scheme in County Kilkenny; when works will commence; the estimated timeframe for the proposed works to be completed; the estimated cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3575/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list all the OPW owned sites in County Kilkenny, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3576/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide details of all the OPW owned sites in County Carlow, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3578/26]
Social 3 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of families who have benefited from the new baby grant, broken down by county for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4002/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of schools in Carlow that have applied for the school meals scheme for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4003/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of schools in Kilkenny that have applied for the school meals scheme for the 2025-2026 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of Gardaí in the State at present, and in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4006/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda traffic enforcement operations carried out in the Carlow and Kilkenny region in each of the years 2023 to 2024 and to date in 2025; the number of Garda members assigned to dedicated traffic duties in each period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4008/26]
Children 2 questions
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently waiting for assessment of needs in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4013/26]
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently waiting for assessment of needs in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4014/26]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-01-20 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Defence the number of new recruits entering the Defence Forces in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3554/26]

New lobbying 49 returns

The Wheel Social Protection
- The Wheel presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters about advancing the rights of disabled people in relation to employment and the important role played by the community and voluntary sector.
Cheshire Ireland Health
- Submission of Pre Budget Submission
National Forum of Family Resource Centres CLG Children and Youth Affairs
- The Family Resource Centre National Forum (FRCNF) provided a briefing to Oireachtas members on the 25th of September 2025 in the AV room in Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. The briefing is part of the FRCNF's calls for a renewed Government commitment to increase the National FRC Programme core funding for all 121 FRCs to €240,000 ahead of Budget 2026.
Irish League of Credit Unions Banking and Financial Institutions
- To raise credit union issues and awareness of credit union activities, financial literacy, funding, and the future forty publication
National Gallery of Ireland Arts
- Unveiling new acquisition by Harry Clarke
Virgin Media Ireland Limited Communications
- To provide introduction to Virgin Media Ireland ,Virgin Media Television & give Virgin Media's perspective on future of public service broadcasting
Mental Health Reform Health
- Waterford Showcase Event for members
Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Health
- Regarding the bill for endometriosis care
Autism Spectrum Information, Advice and Meeting Point Ltd, Trading as AsIAm · 2 returns Education and Training · Children and Youth Affairs
- An Invitation to Research Launch
- Launch of AsIAm Strategic Plan 2026-2030
221+ Patient Suport Group Health
- Submission of 221+ Business Case to Minister for Health
Community Creations Limited t/a SpunOut.ie Children and Youth Affairs
- Invitation to spunout 20th anniversary event and launch of insights report Loneliness: What Ireland’s Young People Are Telling Us
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association Agriculture
- Attendance at National Ploughing Championships.
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association Agriculture
- Development of the next EU Common Agricultural Policy; farm income stability; demographic sustainability of farming; environmental scheme design.
Croi - The West of ireland Cardiac Foundation Limited Health
- Croi held health checks inHealth checks in Leinster House to highlight the need for a National Cardiovascular Health Strategy and Cardiovascular policy in general - held 19 November.
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA · 11 returns Agriculture · EU Affairs · Finance
- IFA Budget 2026 Briefing
- Challenges facing the Tillage Sector
- Energy From Farms
- Mercosur - Use of Antibiotics & Hormones in Beef Production
- Finance Bill 2025
- National Ploughing Championships 2025
- IFA National Nitrates Derogation Meeting
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme
- Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
- Aquaculture
- IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Rockwood Consulting ULC · 2 returns Heritage · EU Affairs
- Matters related to the Fox Hunting Bill
- EU REACH proposals to ban lead in ammunition
County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CLG Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Peter Chap Cleere to discuss the needs of the Carlow business community
The Asthma Society of Ireland Health
- AV Room Briefing for World Lung Day
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional Trade Union Employment
- Letter to members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communication and Sport to raise issues in relation to job losses at FAI in advance of the committee meeting FAI management.
Horse Sport Ireland · 2 returns Agriculture · Sports and Recreation
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
- Seeking engagement from members of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport in relation to Horse Sport Ireland's strategic plan consultation.
Liquid Gas Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Outreach to relevant stakeholders to present Liquid Gas Ireland's report 'Delivering Net Zero for Rural Ireland - Pathways to Renewable Liquid Gas', sharing the newly published document and inviting representatives to attend a briefing regarding the report.
Hanover Media Strategy Limited Sports and Recreation
- Meeting request to discuss the Federation of Irish Sport's Pre Budget Submission
Community Platform Finance
- Emailed all Ministers, TDs and Senators with a copy of the Community Platform’s Four Tests for Budget 2026 asking them to support these proposals in the run up to the announcement of Budget 2026.
Ibec · 5 returns Food · EU Affairs · Economic Development and Industry · Children and Youth Affairs
- Prepared Consumer Foods Strategy for Ireland 2025-2035
- Meeting with Fianna Fail agriculture delegation in Brussels
- Ibec South-East Priorities 2026
- CSI's policy priorities
- Business and investment priorities for the South East Region
Vodafone Ireland · 2 returns Communications
- Digital Networks Act
- Introductory Meetings with members of the Oireachtas Committees on Communications, Artificial Intelligence, and Infrastructure
Macra na Feirme · 2 returns Agriculture
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agricultural - Common Agricultural Policy presentation
- Meetings at the National Ploughing Championships on young farmer issues including Generational Renewal
ESB Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement continues with Principal Officers in the Departments of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Climate, Energy and the Environment on proposed amendments to Section 98 of the Electricity Supply Act to support the safe and resilient management of forestry corridors around electricity overhead lines. Support from TDs is being sought to advance the required legislative changes
Horse Racing Ireland Agriculture
- Invitation to HRI awards
Gas Networks Ireland Energy and Natural Resources
- Submitted a paper to the committee on policy changes that could be made to accelerate the delivery of biomethane sector in Ireland
Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists Education and Training
- Made a submission and attended the joint Committee on Disability Matters public meeting 01 October 2025 - Inclusive Education