Mon, 16 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 71 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Brendan Smith — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
11 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked11 total
Transport2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 37 of 18 February 2026, if he will ensure that further consideration is given to the request of local authorities such as Cavan and Monaghan for additional funding for the non-national road network in 2026 taking into account the severe damage being caused to such roads with consistent heavy rainfall; and the submissions made by the local authorities for additional financial support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20954/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if further consideration can be given to the implementation of safety measures on routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20955/26]
Education2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth when it is proposed to include additional primary and second level schools in the DEIS Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20946/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to change the regulations regarding persons aged 70 and over, driving vehicles providing a public service such as school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21324/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date in having a food product conferred with protected geographical indication (PGI) status (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21333/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if simplification of schemes and a reduction in paper work for farmers will be a key policy issue for him during Ireland’s Presidency of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21334/26]
Climate1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proposals to issue exploration licences in respect of potential energy reserves in Irish territorial waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20952/26]
Social1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if the free travel pass can be extended to cover travel costs for persons who attend day care services provided by the HSE given that at present a daily charge exists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19981/26]
Children1 question
2026-03-18D'fhiafraigh Deputy Brendan Smith den Aire Leanaí, Míchumais agus Comhionannais an gcuirfear bearta breise i bhfeidhm chun cabhrú le forbairt naíonraí lasmuigh de cheantair Ghaeltachta, an bhfuil bearta áirithe i bhfeidhm faoi láthair chun tacú le forbairtí den sórt sin; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [18364/26]
Health1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on developing and resourcing a national sepsis strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18349/26]
Defence1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence in view of the publication of the National Maritime Security Strategy, if provision is being made for substantial investment in subsea infrastructure; if such investment will comprise both public and private financial contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21327/26]
Cathy Bennett — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
6 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked6 total
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of carbon tax collected for the years 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20927/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the money collected from carbon tax is used; to provide details of the initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/26]
Climate1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 24 February 2026, the reason a person (details supplied) has been denied supports made available to others in similar circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18858/26]
Enterprise1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans Fáilte Ireland has in place to promote the future of Inland Fisheries Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18296/26]
Justice1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí in counties Cavan and Monaghan in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to-date in 2026, by year and by rank, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20916/26]
Social1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide the turnaround times for medical review and assessments for social welfare applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21011/26]
David Maxwell — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
2 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked2 total
Health1 question
2026-03-18Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the Government's position on proposals to provide legal recognition for a service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19356/26]
Justice1 question
2026-03-19Deputy David Maxwell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a proposed date has been set for the next Garda Reserve recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11574/26]
Matt Carthy — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
25 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked25 total
Justice16 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Troubles Legacy Liaison Unit will provide family reports; and if so, if they will be subject to an applicable response period for families, those named, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18671/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 664 of 3 March 2026 regarding the designation of Britain as a safe third country, given that section 220 of the International Protection Bill 2026 requires the Minister to be satisfied that any proposed safe third country fully meets EU law standards, particularly in relation to non refoulement, access to a functioning asylum system and adequate protection guarantees, if he will outline what assessments have been carried out by his Department on the current prospects of Britain meeting these criteria; in the event that Britain does not meet the statutory and EU law requirements, the alternative arrangements or contingency measures he intends to put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18822/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of stamp 2 permissions granted regarding study at an English language school in each year since 2018, by year, by renewal status (first time permission, first renewal, second renewal), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19891/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of stamp 2 permissions granted regarding study at an institute of higher education in each year since 2018, by year, by renewal status as applicable, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19892/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons granted a stamp 2 permission who presented a letter of enrolment from an ILEP listed school in each year since 2018, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19893/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Stamp 2 permissions issued per year since 2018 by duration of validity, less than six months, between six months and 12 months, between one-two years, two-three years, three-four years, longer than four years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20759/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Stamp 2 permissions issued which were renewals in each of the years since 2018 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20760/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total sum spent on IPAS accommodation in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20904/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of gardaí who attested in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20732/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding all discussions he has held with British authorities on the implementation of the EU migration and asylum pact and its impact on the common travel area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20733/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will establish a historical investigations unit, as proposed by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Committee on the Administration of Justice, to allow for independent police investigations into unresolved deaths and incidents of torture or ill-treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20734/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to introduce legislation which will ensure that responsibility for the prosecution of offences will be removed from the Gardaí so that all court proceedings will be conducted by legal professionals, as recommended in the report on the operation of bail in Ireland prepared by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20786/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he intends to take to address the extent of court delays as highlighted in the recently published Justice Indicators report produced by the Law Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20783/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when he expects new powers to enable him to ask the Judicial Council to draw up sentencing guidelines for a particular crime area within a certain timeframe to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20785/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the preparations that have taken place in his Department in advance of the ending of the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20784/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if it is his intention to initiate a full look back review regarding value for money and due diligence in respect of contracts for accommodation for international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20787/26]
Education4 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a status update of the proposal by a school (details supplied) to develop two ASD modular units within the existing play area of the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18250/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an application has been received by a school (details supplied) for a new autism special class; when a decision will be made in respect of this application; if she can ensure that this class is in place for the 2026/27 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19111/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the application for additional accommodation from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19120/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 25 February 2026, if she will provide assurance that an ASD class will be provided for a school (details supplied); the timeframe in which this will be delivered; whether it is dependent on the capital project for which funding has been sought by the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19334/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of hectares of land newly afforested in each of the years 2019 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20930/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the new obligations set to be introduced regarding the eradication of Bovine TB; and the date by which they will come into force. [20933/26]
Climate1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has given consideration to releasing NORA fuel reserves to ease price and supply pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19538/26]
Children1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the proposed family resource centre in Carrickmacross; the likely timeframe for when the centre will become operational; the services that will be provided upon commencement; the initial staffing allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18245/26]
Health1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health whether she will review the current position to ensure that patients who are prescribed obesity medication such as Ozempic by their GPs can access it through the medical card or drug payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18264/26]
Niamh Smyth — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
27 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked27 total
Health12 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) who is due to be discharged from a hospital, where the family is not yet ready to receive the person and a carers’ package is not in place; whether respite or other interim supports can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19062/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19233/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19352/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); if she will outline the current status of this case and any expected timeframe for treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19417/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (detail supplied) is waiting on an colonoscopy appointment in Cavan general; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19462/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence regarding the introduction of a €4 transport charge for attendees of a service (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised in relation to the impact this charge may have on older people accessing the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19509/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review correspondence from a family regarding a letter received from HSE (details supplied); if this is the correct procedure given the circumstances outlined by the family in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20077/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20173/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20423/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20533/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting over two years on an appointment in Cavan general hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20998/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brought to the case of a person (details supplied) whose scheduled back surgery was cancelled due to lack of available beds; the steps being taken to ensure the procedure is rescheduled as soon as possible; the expected waiting time for the surgery; if there is any possibility of expediting the procedure given that the patient has already been waiting a significant period and her condition has worsen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21196/26]
Social5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) whose application for a free vision test was refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19638/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied) regarding the eligibility for carer's allowance; if his Department has any plans to review the current 18.5 hour weekly work limit for recipients of carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19654/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a carers allowance application; if he will provide an update on the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19801/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No.362 of 2 December 2025, if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will provide an update on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19922/26]
Education3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a school's request for DEIS status; the criteria applied in assessing eligibility for DEIS designation; if her Department will reconsider the school's application; if any interim supports are available to schools in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18297/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 24 February 2026, if she will review the correspondence (details supplied); if she will answer the questions raised therein; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19033/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19344/26]
Children3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding maternity leave provisions for mothers of twins or multiple births; whether her Department has considered extending maternity leave in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19767/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the ranking applied to a group (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20069/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review a matter in correspondence (details supplied) regarding ranking in a recent process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20070/26]
Climate1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20531/26]
Public Expenditure1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/26]
Justice1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will address the concerns raised therein; if he will respond to the specific questions outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18552/26]
Rural1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will assist with the query by way of advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20594/26]