Kerry — week of Mon, 2 Mar

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 2 Mar – 8 Mar 2026 · 5 TDs · 2 bills voted on · 82 questions · 4 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026

2026-03-04 · 2 votes · People Before Profit-Solidarity PMB

A bill to amend the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 to regulate the use of recommender algorithms by video-sharing platform services

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 80–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

The motion · motion passed 81–63

Voted for 3 Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-03-03 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 84–68

Voted for 4 Danny Healy-Rae · Michael Cahill · Michael Healy-Rae · Norma Foley

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 1 vote · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Housing 2 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of houses occupied by bats in County Kerry that are designated as bat roosts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16454/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether local authorities that own land for house building are liable for the residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16457/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the lime subsidy scheme; if he will consider reintroducing this scheme for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16520/26]

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 50 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 50 total

Health 20 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently arrange the necessary services required by a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16361/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in the case of a person (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16610/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for autism assessment/diagnosis in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16930/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for autism assessment/diagnosis in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16931/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for occupational therapy in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16932/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for occupational therapy in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16933/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give the number of adults waiting for speech and language therapy in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16934/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for speech and language therapy in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16935/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of adults waiting for psychology services in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, four years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16936/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for psychology services in each county; the number waiting three months, six months, 12 months, two years, three years, four years, five years, six years and longer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16937/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address a matter (details supplied) and ensure a day centre at Caherciveen Community Hospital remains fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16973/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will meet its target of placement beds as outlined in the HSE Disability Action Plan (2024-2026); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16977/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene in the case of paramedics (details supplied); if she will ensure that permanent NAS positions will be offered to paramedics who successfully complete training as was always the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17188/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the position regarding an occupational therapy appointment for a child (details supplied) whose mother has been waiting an extensive period of time for intervention; if she will outline a timeline for the occupational therapy treatment plan for this child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17425/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the issues and ensure that the day centre at Caherciveen Community Hospital remains fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17616/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will meet its target of placement beds as outlined in the HSE Disability Action Plan (2024-2026); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17617/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address an issue, whereby the increases in the State pension is pushing many senior citizens over the threshold for a medical card, thus causing the loss of full medical card; if he will consult with the Department of Health to ensure that the medical card thresholds are raised in line with pension rises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15298/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for an overview of the proposed health infrastructure developments in Kerry during 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17503/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to expand acute bed capacity in University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17504/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently awaiting a dementia specific bed at Killarney Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18033/26]
Education 11 questions
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a major building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17410/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an emergency works application for school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17449/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding climate action summer works scheme for school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17450/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding concerns raised by a principal of a school raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17413/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position of an SNA review sought by a school (details supplied); the timeline for a decision on request for additional SNA support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17414/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding provision of modular building for a school (details suppled); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17415/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to increase the provision of multi-denominational school places in Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17416/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17417/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the assessment process of an application for additional school accommodation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17418/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional accommodation scheme application lodged by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17421/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the nationwide roll out of the new single application system for school placements, including applications for places in special education classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17424/26]
Transport 3 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to issue a permit at the earliest possible date in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16337/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding bereavement days in the event of deaths of immediate family members for employees of a semi state bus company (details supplied); if any consideration has been afforded to extending the number of days allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he has investigated the possibility of extending free travel to all children aged 18 years-of-age or under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17423/26]
Children 3 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address the issues raised (details supplied) and give a full and comprehensive plan to the family. [16976/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if urgent assistance can be provided to a family in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16349/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently arrange the necessary services required by a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16363/26]
Housing 3 questions
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish a National Planning Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17487/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently amend the National Planning Framework and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines as county development plans are aligned with these national policies which prohibits many applicants building a family home on their own land and-or buying a site and building a permanent place of residence around the town or village where they live and work. [17614/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to allow for more one-off houses to be built to increase housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17486/26]
Culture 2 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress being made to address the extremely poor mobile phone reception across County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16317/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 7 April 2025, to address the poor mobile phone reception in an area in County Kerry (details supplied); if a detailed progress report will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16318/26]
Agriculture 2 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a grant application (details supplied) will be processed and awarded as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16338/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the appeal procedure for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17973/26]
Justice 2 questions
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a paper application for naturalisation to a person who cannot use the online system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17964/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a detailed up-to-date progress report on an application by the Kerry County Board for significant funding under the IIP scheme in respect of the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18118/26]
Rural 2 questions
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to reintroduce Gaeltacht grants for roads in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18108/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to introduce housing incentives for Irish language speakers to live in Gaeltacht regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18109/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to examine correspondence (details supplied) in relation to proposed amendments to the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16284/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection when the cost of disability payment will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17465/26]

New lobbying 1 return

Vape Business Ireland Health
- Legislation on vaping

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 3 votes · 7 questions · 2 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 7 total

Health 4 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if a referral for an autism assessment could take place sooner than the current waiting time (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16675/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Reference No. 371 of 11 February 2026, if a psychologist could be granted to Adult Mental Health Services in north Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16386/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if financial assistance can be given to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16636/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16968/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if there is any way a refused application for the 2026 National Transport Authority taxi grant could be appealed due to tax clearance not being updated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17927/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if an application for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17991/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a decision on SNA allocation for a school (details supplied) can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17013/26]

New lobbying 2 returns

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd · 2 returns Agriculture
- Submission from the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is in relation to planned Visible Environmental Management Cost (vEMC) Tyre Recycling Cost for Agricultural Tyres 2026 being proposed under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme being operated by Circol ELT on behalf of the Department of the Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), Circular Economy Division.
- Extension of Hedgecutting untill 17/03/2026

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 3 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

Avista Health
- Invitation to Minister Foley to launch Children's Respite House Limerick

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 3 votes · 22 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 22 total

Health 10 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health whether there is currently a registrar in post in the Tralee Civil Registration Office; if not, the reason an interim or deputy registrar has not been appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16256/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the arrangements that are currently in place in County Kerry to ensure the timely registration of deaths; whether the Civil Registration Office in Killarney is now operating as the principal office for the county; whether its current opening hours are sufficient to meet demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16257/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health to outline the criteria for which the discretionary medical card can be granted; if she has considered expanding it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16524/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health to outline a timeline for the delivery of the new maternity hospital for UHK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16525/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health whether a decision has been taken to discontinue the long-standing practice whereby newly qualified paramedics employed by the National Ambulance Service on specified purpose contracts automatically transitioned to permanent contracts upon completion of training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17698/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of newly qualified paramedics in 2026 have been informed that they must now apply through an internal recruitment competition in order to secure permanent positions within the NAS, by region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17701/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacant paramedic posts within the NAS, including a breakdown by county; and how requiring newly qualified paramedics to compete for permanent posts aligns with workforce planning needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17702/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health whether consultation took place with staff representatives or unions prior to any change in the pathway from SPC to permanent posts within the NAS; if she will provide details of such consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17703/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will report the delay in delivery of new maternity hospital for UHK which would offer safe access to theatre from delivery suite; the reasons for this delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16503/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will report on the discretionary card; if it will be expanded to include criteria other than the means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16502/26]
Finance 8 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue foregone if the VAT rate for electricity was set at 0%, in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [16993/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue foregone if the VAT rate for gas was set at 0%, in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [16994/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue foregone if the VAT rate for electricity was set at 0% for domestic customers only, in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [16995/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated revenue foregone if the VAT rate for gas was set at 0% for domestic customers only, in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [16996/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that has been earned through the VAT on electricity, in each of the years 2015 to date. [16997/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that has been earned through the VAT on gas, in each of the years 2015 to date. [16998/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that has been earned through the VAT on electricity on domestic bills only, in each of the years 2015 to date. [16999/26]
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of revenue that has been earned through the VAT on gas on domestic bills only, in each of the years 2015 to date. [17000/26]
Transport 2 questions
- 2026-03-03 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to the EV grant scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the number of grants that were awarded; the number of grants that were drawn down; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles over €40,000; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles over €45,000; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles over €50,000; and the number of grants that were provided to vehicles over €55,000, in each of the years 2020 to 2025, in tabular form. [17063/26]
- 2026-03-04 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the total amount spent by local authorities in 2025 on the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme, broken down by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17280/26]
Housing 2 questions
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the impact the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 will have on renters in Kerry; his views on whether the increase will be affordable for the people of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17079/26]
- 2026-03-05 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement he has had with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Energy on the impact of grid constraint on the delivery of housing targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17080/26]