Mon, 16 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · 4 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 83 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
James O'Connor — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Liam Quaide — Social Democrats
0 votes ·
76 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked76 total
Health17 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of staff from her Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18595/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18613/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18631/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the reason the proposed Primary Care Centre in Tullow is not included in the 2026 HSE Capital Plan; the current status of the project within the HSE capital approval process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if she will add PMDD to the newly launched HSE Education Programme for Endometriosis given that they affect the same cohort of women and girls; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19533/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if she is reviewing the requirement on families to maintain indefinite responsibility for the care of a dependent adult with impaired decision-making capacity; the affects of restrictions in their participation of formal decisions affecting that person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19913/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health if the reporting relationship of the recently created role of director of psychology is to the director of health and social care professions or the regional executive officer in their local health region; and if they are proposed to be part of the regional directorate of health regions along with regional clinical director, the regional director of finance and similar management roles. [20413/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for children with co-existing intellectual disability and mental health difficulties (CAMHS-ID) nationally; the location of each team; and the number of approved posts and the number of filled posts within each team, by discipline (details supplied), in tabular form. [20414/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the staffing complement within each CAMHS-ID team nationally; the number of whole-time equivalent staff currently in post in each discipline; and the number of vacancies currently existing in each team. [20415/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the steps undertaken by the HSE during 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 to recruit multidisciplinary staff to CAMHS-ID teams nationally, including recruitment campaigns, international recruitment efforts and any targeted initiatives to address vacancies. [20416/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the length of time each currently vacant CAMHS-ID post has remained unfilled, by discipline and by health region. [20417/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether each health region currently has access to a dedicated CAMHS-ID team; and if not, the arrangements in place for children with co-existing intellectual disability and mental health difficulties in those regions. [20418/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received by CAMHS-ID services nationally in each of the years 2023 to 2025; the number accepted for treatment; and the number currently awaiting assessment or treatment. [20419/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has established a national workforce plan for CAMHS-ID services; and if so, the recommended multidisciplinary staffing complement per team and the current shortfall relative to that recommendation. [20420/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health whether additional CAMHS-ID teams are planned; the number of additional teams proposed; the health regions in which they will be located; and the timeline for their establishment. [20421/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS-ID teams nationally currently operating without the full multidisciplinary complement recommended by the HSE; and the disciplines currently missing from those teams. [20422/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of a register for advance healthcare directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21086/26]
Foreign6 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18593/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18611/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18629/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens currently registered her Department, or travelling in Qatar that have requested consular assistance; the engagement her Department has had with them in relation to evacuation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19624/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with EU partners regarding coordinated evacuation or consular assistance from Qatar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19625/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether more charter flights or other evacuation supports are being considered for Irish citizens seeking to leave Qatar; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19626/26]
Children6 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality all Ministers the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026, the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18586/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026, the details of the company, in tabular form. [18604/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18622/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 996 of 17 February 2026, the date a child (details supplied) can start speech and language therapy, SLT, as the previous reply in relation to this child did not give any date for SLT to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19534/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the implementation of the personalised budgets model for disabled people; to provide a timeline for the publication of the review of the personalised budgets pilot programme which was expected in 2025; her plans for expansion of the model arising from that review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19535/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the cost of residential disability services provided by for-profit companies for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and for a breakdown of costs for child and adult services separately, in tabular form. [19823/26]
Transport5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18602/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18620/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18638/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to enable disabled passengers to travel without advance notice where station infrastructure or staffing limitations currently require pre-booking assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19081/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of trains currently operating on the national rail network that can provide more than two wheelchair spaces; his plans to increase wheelchair capacity on future rolling stock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19082/26]
Taoiseach3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Taoiseach the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18601/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Taoiseach the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18619/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Taoiseach the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18637/26]
Climate3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18587/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18605/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18623/26]
Defence3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff from her Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18589/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff from her Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18607/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Defence the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18625/26]
Finance3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18592/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18610/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18628/26]
Public Expenditure3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18598/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18616/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18634/26]
Enterprise3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18591/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18609/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18627/26]
Education3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff from her Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18590/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff from her Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18608/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of staff from her Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18626/26]
Culture3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18588/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18606/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18624/26]
Housing3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18596/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18614/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18632/26]
Social3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18600/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18618/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18636/26]
Justice3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18597/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18615/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18633/26]
Agriculture3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18585/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18603/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18621/26]
Further and Higher Education3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18594/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18612/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18630/26]
Rural3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18599/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18617/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18635/26]
Noel McCarthy — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
5 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked5 total
Education3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the emergency works scheme application from a school (details supplied); the full extent of the works to be undertaken; when she expects that works will progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19078/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the emergency works scheme application from a school (details supplied); when she expects that works will progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19079/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding building works at a school (details supplied); when she expects that this will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19080/26]
Health1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if a marriage notification appointment can be facilitated for a couple (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20005/26]
Justice1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being considered by his Department to ensure the quicker processing of naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20206/26]
Pat Buckley — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
2 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked2 total
Education2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider establishing a special secondary school in a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19095/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether or not fees (details supplied) will be waived and; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20922/26]