Offaly — week of Mon, 2 Feb

What your Offaly TDs did this week

Mon, 2 Feb – 8 Feb 2026 · 3 TDs · 1 bill voted on · 84 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 Tony McCormack

Voted against 1 Carol Nolan

Did not vote 1 John Clendennen

Carol Nolan — Independent 1 vote · 84 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 84 total

Health 24 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health to provide her Departments response to the Provision of an Autopsy Service in Ireland Faculty of Pathology position paper from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7464/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the current rate of hospital autopsies in Ireland; the measures in place to reverse the reported decline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7469/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of consultant pathologists currently employed in autopsy services across Ireland; his plans to address any identified shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7470/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to modernise autopsy facilities in Irish hospitals, in line with recommendations for improved infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7471/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total cost of defending medical negligence litigation against the HSE and her Department in each year from 2010 to date, including awards made in the courts or settlements made out of court to resolve disputes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7477/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total number of incidents (which includes claims) logged/recorded in each year from 2020 to date with the National Incident Management System hosted by the State Claims Agency. [7478/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the measures she is implementing to coordinate community and therapeutic supports with schools for youth drug prevention, ensuring schools are not overburdened with additional responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7543/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the proactive initiatives she is developing to link mental health services with school-based drug prevention efforts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7546/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist eating disorder teams currently operational under the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders; the location of each team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7568/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated to the implementation of the Model of Care for Eating Disorders since its launch in 2018; the amount expended to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7569/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting times for access to specialist eating disorder services in each community healthcare organisation area, including CHO8 which covers County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7570/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of dedicated inpatient beds available for the treatment of eating disorders in the State; if plans are in place to increase this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7571/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of staff vacancies in eating disorder services nationally; the steps being taken to address these vacancies, particularly County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7572/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the details of early intervention programmes for eating disorders currently available; if such programmes are accessible to residents of County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7573/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the supports provided to families and carers of individuals with eating disorders; if additional resources are planned for family support services in regions such as County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7574/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the most recent data on the prevalence of eating disorders in County Offaly compared to the national average; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7575/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the plans to enhance eating disorder treatment services in the midlands region, including County Offaly; the timeline for any such enhancements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7576/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to address disparities in access to eating disorder services between urban and rural areas, with specific reference to County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7577/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to support the case of a person (details supplied) in urgent need of life-saving medication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7717/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for elective surgeries in midlands regional hospitals compared with those in Dublin; the plans to reduce disparities in access to healthcare services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7851/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of GP vacancies in rural practices as of January 2026; the incentives offered to attract medical professionals to these areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7852/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the impact of the HSE's winter plan on emergency department overcrowding in 2025; the additional resources allocated to support front-line staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7853/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the eligibility criteria for the drug payment scheme; whether adjustments are planned to account for rising living costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7854/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on mental health services in primary care settings for 2025; the evaluation metrics used to assess service effectiveness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7855/26]
Justice 13 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the progress made on coronial reform, including the preparation of Heads of Bill; his plans to establish formal agreements between his Department, the HSE, and coroners to ensure sustainable provision of medicolegal autopsies and prevent further service cessations in hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7476/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda stations that have been closed since 2020; the criteria used for such closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7842/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total funding allocated to community policing initiatives in 2025; the way this compares to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7843/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps his Department is taking to address the recruitment and retention challenges within An Garda Síochána; the targets set for increasing Garda numbers by the end of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7844/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of reported incidents of burglaries, in each county for 2024 and 2025; the strategies implemented to combat these trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7845/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is considering introducing mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders involved in public order disturbances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7846/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current processing times for international protection applications from applicants originating from safe countries; the reforms planned to expedite these processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7847/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of deportation orders issued in 2025; the breakdown, by nationality; the enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7848/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the annual cost to the State of providing legal aid to international protection applicants for the period 2020-2025; the oversight measures to prevent abuse of this system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7849/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of failed asylum seekers who have remained in Ireland beyond their appeal periods in the past two years; the actions taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7850/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider supporting a proposal to amend the firearms permit/licence renewal process to enable it to become a process similar to that of the online passport renewal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8036/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the contract with a company (details supplied) for the provision of asylum accommodation will be extended in March 2026 in view of the fact that it has no planning permission and is subject to an enforcement order from Kildare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8133/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has engaged with institutions of the European Union with respect to the Mobility Pact (Comprehensive Framework for Cooperation on Mobility) element of the EU-India Trade Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8601/26]
Education 11 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans she has to revise the Walk Tall Programme to include modern materials on drug prevention suitable for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7540/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to provide sustained professional development training for teachers on delivering drug education without adding to existing initiative overload in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7541/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the resources allocated to primary schools in County Offaly for implementing drug prevention programmes, given staffing shortages in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7542/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to address overcrowded classrooms impacting the effective delivery of SPHE drug education modules in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7544/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details on specialist supports available to teachers in County Offaly for handling complex pupil needs related to drug awareness and mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7545/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the evaluation mechanisms in place to assess the effectiveness of current youth drug prevention curricula in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7547/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she is taking to ensure a compassionate, evidence-based approach to drug education in rural schools like those in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7548/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special needs assistants employed in primary and post primary schools in Offaly and Laois; the allocation process to ensure adequate support for pupils with additional needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7856/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to protect freedom of expression for teachers regarding sensitive social issues; the training provided on handling classroom discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7857/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding provided for school transport schemes in 2025; the steps taken to address capacity issues in underserved areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7858/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the policy on single-sex education options; whether any reviews are underway to assess parental preferences for such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7859/26]
Agriculture 11 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to enhance surveillance and early detection systems for avian influenza in poultry farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7501/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of the bovine tuberculosis eradication programme, including the number of herds affected in 2025 and 2026 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7502/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funding will be allocated for biosecurity training programmes for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7503/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in place to prevent the introduction of African swine fever through imported pork products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7504/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the impact of climate change on the spread of vector-borne diseases such as bluetongue in livestock; the strategies to mitigate these risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7505/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of site inspections conducted by his Department for biosecurity compliance in 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7506/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to review import controls on live animals and animal products from high-risk countries for diseases like foot-and-mouth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7507/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made on the national bovine viral diarrhoea eradication scheme, including vaccination rates among herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7508/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the resources allocated to veterinary services for outbreak response, including staffing levels in regional veterinary offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7509/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to address salmonella outbreaks in pigs and poultry, including support for affected farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7510/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports provided to farmers affected by adverse weather conditions in 2025; the compensation schemes in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7867/26]
Enterprise 7 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises in County Offaly facing rising energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7522/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the amount of funding allocated to tourism development projects in County Offaly in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7523/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available to enterprises in County Offaly to mitigate the impact of high operational costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7528/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the export assistance provided to businesses based in County Offaly over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7529/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans for the development of new enterprise hubs and co-working spaces in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7530/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs projected to be created in County Offaly as a result of foreign direct investment in data centres co-located with renewable energy projects; if local communities bear disproportionate infrastructure burdens from such developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7561/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with institutions of the European Union with respect to the Mobility Pact (Comprehensive Framework for Cooperation on Mobility) element of the EU-India Trade Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8602/26]
Foreign 6 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total humanitarian aid provided by Ireland to conflict-affected regions in Africa in 2025; the monitoring processes to ensure funds reach intended beneficiaries; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7860/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government's position on trade relations with countries involved in ongoing human rights concerns; the criteria for imposing sanctions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7861/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the support provided to Irish missionaries operating in developing countries; the coordination with NGO partners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7862/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the annual financial contributions to UN peacekeeping missions; the involvement of Irish personnel in current operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7863/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic efforts to promote religious freedom internationally; the specific initiatives funded by Ireland in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7864/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a tender was involved in the production of the video published on the Irish Foreign Ministry account (details supplied) to mark St. Brigid's Day; the number of companies that applied; the total cost of the production to date; if the script for the video was provided by the winning company or her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8654/26]
Climate 4 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the allocation of community benefit funds from wind farm projects in County Offaly in 2025; the way these funds are distributed to affected residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7559/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress made on Just Transition initiatives for former peat industry workers in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7525/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reliance on gas as a backup for intermittent wind energy generation; the projected costs to Irish households for maintaining this backup infrastructure up to 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7560/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the contribution of onshore wind farms to reducing electricity prices for consumers in rural areas like County Offaly; if alternatives such as biomass will be prioritised to avoid over-reliance on wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7564/26]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if abatement in respect of pensions is only applied to Army personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7816/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of abatement waivers in respect of pensions that have been issued to date; and to clarify the basis on which these abatement waivers were issued. [7817/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of judicial reviews initiated against wind farm planning permissions in the midlands since 2021; the reasons cited in these reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7563/26]
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the regulations on local authority funding for community projects; the transparency measures for grant allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7865/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach the current unemployment rate in County Offaly compared to the national average. [7524/26]
Finance 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax relief options available for family-run businesses in agriculture; the impact assessments of recent budget changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7866/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures in place to improve broadband connectivity for businesses in rural areas of County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7526/26]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2026-02-04 Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of participants from County Offaly in skills development and training programs funded by his Department in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7527/26]

John Clendennen — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Tony McCormack — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns