Dublin Fingal West — week of Mon, 2 Feb

What your Dublin Fingal West TDs did this week

Mon, 2 Feb – 8 Feb 2026 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 39 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-02-04 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 79–63

Voted for 1 Grace Boland

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

Grace Boland — Fine Gael 1 vote · 30 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 30 total

Education 14 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning her Department has undertaken or will be undertaking to meet the schooling needs of the Balbriggan community, given the plans for further significant housing development for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8420/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning her Department has undertaken or will be undertaking to meet the schooling needs of the Rush community, given the plans for further significant housing development for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8421/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning her Department has undertaken or will be undertaking to meet the schooling needs of the Lusk community, given the plans for further significant housing development for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8422/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning her Department has undertaken or will be undertaking to meet the schooling needs of the Skerries community, given the plans for further significant housing development for the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8423/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the submission made over two years ago by an organisation (details supplied) calling for the inclusion of health literacy and patient empowerment within the secondary school SPHE curriculum; the expected timeline for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8429/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will consider the inclusion of structured health literacy and patient empowerment content within the redevelopment of the SPHE/wellbeing curriculum at post-primary level; the current work underway between the Department, the NCCA and health sector stakeholders on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8430/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with an organisation (details supplied) and other relevant stakeholders on embedding health literacy and self-advocacy skills in the post-primary curriculum; if she will report on any planned consultations in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8431/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8484/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8485/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8486/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8487/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8488/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8489/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the status of a school building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8490/26]
Health 8 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current HSE recruitment model for senior speech and language therapists, particularly the exclusive use of regional panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8479/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will direct the HSE to explore alternative recruitment pathways that would allow experienced speech and language therapists to apply for specific posts or locations rather than being restricted to regional panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8480/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed national rollout of the iSIMPATHY medication safety programme, which demonstrated improved patient outcomes and cost savings during its HSE pilot; the timeline for national implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8432/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health her plans to strengthen national medication safety initiatives in line with the WHO “Medication Without Harm” programme; if she will report on progress in ensuring that every patient has access to clear medication information, including the medicines list recently incorporated into the Health App; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8433/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the current status of the AMRIC antimicrobial resistance programme; the additional supports or resources allocated to sustain this work in 2026; if she will provide assurances that the programme will remain a priority given its patient safety importance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8434/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the way in which patient empowerment and health literacy will be embedded within the new health regions; the structures in place to ensure meaningful engagement with patient advocacy groups, including an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8435/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if her Department will commit to formal, ongoing engagement with an organisation (details supplied) as part of the implementation of the WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030; the current channels of engagement between her Department, the HSE and the organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8436/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health her plans to develop or update a national health literacy strategy to support patient empowerment, particularly for marginalised and high-risk groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8437/26]
Climate 5 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of work to establish a legislative and regulatory framework for peer-to-peer energy trading and community microgrids; the expected timeline for enabling such energy trading within the Irish electricity market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8441/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department plans to recognise or legislate for community system operators as referenced in EU microgrid guidance documents; the steps being taken to enable community-managed grid entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8442/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding or grant supports which are available or planned for community-scale battery storage projects, such as those proposed for Skerries; his views on the role of such infrastructure in grid stability and decarbonization; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8443/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department plans to develop a national framework for community virtual microgrids and virtual power plants; the way in which Ireland’s policy will align with emerging EU guidance and projects such as CityxChange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8444/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government plans to develop standards or guidance for smart system design, integrated community energy assets and community energy marketplaces as described in EU city-scale demonstration projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8445/26]
Finance 2 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the VAT exemption for solar PV systems to retro-fitted domestic batteries and hybrid inverters, given their increasing affordability, their role in improving grid stability, and the potential resilience benefits for households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8439/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider providing a VAT exemption for changeover switches when installed as part of domestic battery storage systems; if his Department has examined the potential fiscal and regulatory implications of extending the existing VAT reliefs for renewable energy equipment to include these safety-critical components; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8440/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to introduce requirements for new housing developments to include solar PV, domestic battery storage and provision for community-scale energy storage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/26]

Louise O'Reilly — Sinn Féin 1 vote · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Rural 2 questions
- 2026-02-05 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the measures in place to support community centres with ongoing operational pressures such as energy, insurance, and staffing costs, beyond one off capital grants. [8731/26]
- 2026-02-05 D'fhiafraigh Deputy Louise O'Reilly den Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht an soiléireoidh sé cén fáth ar leasigh a Roinn a bhfreagra ar an Athbhreithniú Pleanála Teanga a foilsíodh le déanaí, agus an bhfuil sé ar intinn aige an tuarascáil a athbhreithniú i bhfianaise an aiseolais a fuarthas agus na míchruinneas atá tuairiscithe. [8729/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that potential overpayments of the PUP are being recouped at present; if he is aware that estimates are being given to recipients; if he will consider providing more than 21 days for reply, with additional information given the length of time that has elapsed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8596/26]

Robert O'Donoghue — Labour Party 1 vote · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Housing 4 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total capital assistance scheme (CAS) funding allocated in each of the years 2021 to 2025; the average CAS funding approved per unit nationally and in Dublin in each of those years; and whether he is satisfied that current CAS funding levels adequately reflect the significantly higher construction, land, and professional costs associated with delivering new-build supported housing in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7453/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of CAS-funded projects in Dublin that have been delayed, redesigned, or deemed unviable in each of the past five years due to construction cost inflation; the average cost overruns identified in such cases; the measures in place to address viability gaps for approved housing bodies delivering CAS projects in high-cost urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7454/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the construction cost assumptions currently used by his Department when approving CAS-funded housing projects; whether these assumptions differ for Dublin compared with other local authority areas; when these benchmarks were last reviewed; his views on whether outdated or insufficient cost ceilings are impacting the delivery of supported housing in Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7455/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether that, notwithstanding significant Exchequer investment through the capital assistance scheme, the delivery of supported housing in Dublin is increasingly constrained by exceptionally high construction and land costs; whether additional CAS supports or revised cost ceilings are under consideration for Dublin-based projects; the way in which the Government plans to ensure that CAS funding translates into actual units delivered in high-cost urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7456/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review or extend the current Revenue deadlines in view of a case (details supplied) to allow National Governing Sports Bodies and other volunteer-led organisations sufficient time to assess roles, seek guidance, and implement changes in a compliant and sustainable manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8305/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider early childhood educators to provide July provision (details supplied); if she plans to extend July provision eligibility to all early childhood educators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8143/26]