Mon, 16 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · 4 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 34 questions · 52 new lobbying filings
Conor D McGuinness — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
19 questions ·
25 new lobbying returns
Questions asked19 total
Education7 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding the pause on the allocation of additional special needs assistant posts; and whether this pause applies to schools that are still awaiting the outcome of reviews or appeals relating to their SNA allocations. [18672/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the number of schools currently awaiting the outcome of SNA allocation reviews, including a breakdown by county; and the average length of time schools are waiting for a decision. [18673/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim guidance which has been issued to schools that are awaiting the outcome of SNA reviews, particularly where the absence of a decision is impacting their ability to provide appropriate supports to students with additional needs. [18674/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the interim supports, if any, that are being made available to schools that are considering measures such as implementing a reduced school day for students who require additional support due to insufficient SNA provision. [18675/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to ensure that students with additional needs are not adversely affected while SNA reviews are pending; and when outstanding decisions are expected to be finalised. [18676/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school building projects approved in every county, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19326/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total spend of her Department on new school buildings, renovations and extensions in each county, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19327/26]
Health5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the HSE is obliged, under existing legislation, policy, service level agreements, or national guidelines, to provide funding to agency care companies to ensure that agency care workers receive appropriate medication handling and administration training in order to organise and administer daily medication for clients who are medically competent to make decisions regarding their own medication but are physically unable to manage it themselves; noting that medication handling and administration training is available through HSeLanD; if she will clarify whether the availability of such training on HSeLanD satisfies the HSE's obligations in circumstances where agency staff require funded training time and accreditation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18244/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if a bus service (details supplied) is facing a reduction of service to only three days a week; if so, the reason for this reduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19173/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the per-capita health capital spend in each region in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19325/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if agency workers working as health care assistants who are not employed directly by the HSE will be entitled to basic protections such as sick pay or guaranteed hours (details supplied). [19851/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will implement a plan to support individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including the development of specialist multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring enhanced and immediate access to givinostat (Duvyzat) and similar treatments. [20014/26]
Public Expenditure2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19321/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every city in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19322/26]
Justice2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the Garda numbers per capita in each county, in tabular form. [19328/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to review a D visa application for a person (details supplied [19748/26]
Transport1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the total amount spent on road infrastructure in each region under the current National Development Plan, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19324/26]
Housing1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of social homes delivered in every county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19323/26]
Agriculture1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Government is considering adding the dogo argentino breed to the current restricted dog breeds list under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998. [19735/26]
New lobbying25 returns
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 25 returnsHousing · Development and Zoning · Employment · EU Affairs · Energy and Natural Resources · Tourism · Environment · Economic Development and Industry · Education and Training
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from irish Water is extremely challenging.
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from Uisce Éireann is extremely challenging.
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability.
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability
Energy costs for households in Ireland remain significantly higher than many EU countries. While this does not directly impact business balance sheets, it has a major impact on employees, particularly those already facing cost-of-living pressures. High heating costs reduce disposable income and create additional wage pressure for employers, impacting competitiveness and workforce wellbeing.
Running a legitimate bricks-and-mortar business in Ireland is increasingly challenging due to regulatory and compliance obligations. Many long-established businesses report a growing perception that some sectors are operating outside the rules.
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Silt build-up is now significantly impacting access and safety in several key coastal locations including: • Helvick Harbour – working fishing harbour and RNLI lifeboat base • Dungarvan Harbour – tourism and recreational hub • Gold Coast area / Wises Point – swimming and leisure access now affected Reduced depth impacts fishing operations, marine tourism, harbour access and water safety.
Silt build-up is now significantly impacting access and safety in several key coastal locations including: • Helvick Harbour – working fishing harbour and RNLI lifeboat base • Dungarvan Harbour – tourism and recreational hub • Gold Coast area / Wises Point – swimming and leisure access now affected Reduced depth impacts fishing operations, marine tourism, harbour access and water safety.
Silt build-up is now significantly impacting access and safety in several key coastal locations including: • Helvick Harbour – working fishing harbour and RNLI lifeboat base • Dungarvan Harbour – tourism and recreational hub • Gold Coast area / Wises Point – swimming and leisure access now affected Reduced depth impacts fishing operations, marine tourism, harbour access and water safety.
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability.
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability.
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from irish Water is extremely challenging.
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from Uisce Éireann is extremely challenging.
David Cullinane — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
15 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked15 total
Health12 questions
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the plans that have been established to address the lack of psychological support for stroke patients, as highlighted in the National Stroke Strategy 2022–2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18434/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of cardiac rehabilitation centres that have access to psychological support for heart patients; the measures being taken to increase access to the service for this specific patient cohort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18435/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason the arrangement under which validation of entry-to-practice qualifications for clinical measurement physiologists was undertaken by a body (details supplied), which has carried out this function for approximately 20 years, was ended; the basis for this decision and the details of any review, evaluation or due diligence which informed that decision; the assessment that was undertaken regarding the potential impact on patient safety and minimum standards of this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18748/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the person or body currently responsible for the validation of entry-to-practice qualifications for clinical measurement physiologists in Ireland; the formal process, criteria, governance and oversight mechanisms that are now in place; whether this system applies consistently across the public, voluntary and private health sectors; and the assurances that can be provided that the validation process is independent and not subject to employer influence or conflicts of interest. [18749/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the assessment which has been undertaken regarding the potential impact of the change in qualification validation arrangements on national consistency of standards, international recognition of clinical measurement physiology qualifications, and existing accreditation relationships with external bodies. [18750/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1120 of 17 February 2026, the reason cancellations are not recorded centrally; if it is possible to collect this data; if not, the reason; if so, the reason it is not collected; if she will request an assessment of this data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19518/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1120 of 17 February 2026, the way in which health system planning can be properly informed without reference to data on the reason for hospital-initiated appointment cancellations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19519/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health whether the Health Service Executive, or any public hospital within the State, has funded or paid tuition fees for students enrolled on a graduate programme in clinical measurement physiology at a university (details supplied); if so, the number of students whose tuition fees have been funded by the HSE or individual public hospitals; the hospitals involved; the total value of such funding; whether any such students were offered or guaranteed employment within the Health Service Executive or a public hospital following completion of the programme; whether any agreements, arrangements or understandings, whether formal or informal, exist between the HSE, public hospitals and the University in relation to the funding of student places or the recruitment of graduates; whether any similar funding arrangements or employment guarantees have been put in place with any other university in the State offering a programme in clinical measurement physiology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19974/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 25 February 2026, when an assessment will be conducted to justify or amend the current application of the non-clinical requirement "from the outset" in the reimbursement of continuous glucose monitoring sensors; if she will authorise funding for the extension of reimbursement to all people who need these sensors in line with clinical best practice as sought by the clinicians who are prescribing these products for seriously ill patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20012/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if the HSE internal audit function is being, or has been, restructured following the move to regional health areas; if there are plans to move the function from a staffed internal service to one outsourced to external providers; how this service will be configured going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20940/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of senior executive officer posts that have been allocated to the HSE operational audit unit in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [20941/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the special projects and investigations audit team within the HSE. [20942/26]
Transport3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 352 of 4 February 2026, the funding allocated to and drawn down by Waterford City and County Council in each year 2010 to 2025 for roads, by funding scheme, in tabular form. [18253/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport the details of assessments carried out on current Irish Rail accessibility policies, including advance notice requirements and mandatory staff assistance; whether these policies comply with Ireland’s obligations under disability equality and public transport access standards and legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/26]
2026-03-18Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Transport whether a cross-departmental review has been considered to ensure transport accessibility policy aligns with broader national disability inclusion commitments. [19451/26]
John Cummins — Fine Gael
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0 questions ·
27 new lobbying returns
New lobbying27 returns
Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber · 27 returnsEducation and Training · Economic Development and Industry · Housing · Tourism · Employment · EU Affairs · Transport · Trade · Development and Zoning
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
Support for Micro/Small indigenous businesses which make up 99% of our business environment. Ireland's economy is dangerously over-dependent on a small number of multinational corporations we need to better empower indigenous businesses to be resilient
Support for Micro/Small indigenous businesses which make up 99% of our business environment. Ireland's economy is dangerously over-dependent on a small number of multinational corporations we need to better empower indigenous businesses to be resilient
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Hospitality re facing crisis, cost of businesses is taking its toll. State has taken one quarter of beds of refugees. We cant lose any more beds from tourism sector
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability.
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
AI adoption in SME’s – disconnect between government and AI adoption in SME’s
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability
Thousands of Ukrainian workers currently contributing to the Irish workforce remain under Temporary Protection Status, which must be renewed annually. This measure was designed as short-term emergency protection but will reach five years in February 2027, raising concerns about its long-term legality and sustainability.
Price of fuel in Ireland need a rebate on carbon tax or excise on fuel. Burden on haulage companies - uncompetitive compared to other countries
Price of fuel in Ireland need a rebate on carbon tax or excise on fuel. Burden on haulage companies - uncompetitive compared to other countries
Shortage in some industries eg transport drivers, they must be 25 years of age. Apprenticeships are for people who are unemployed. We have an issue with youth unemployment.
Shortage in some industries eg transport drivers, they must be 25 years of age. Apprenticeships are for people who are unemployed. We have an issue with youth unemployment
Shortage in some industries eg transport drivers, they must be 25 years of age. Apprenticeships are for people who are unemployed. We have an issue with youth unemployment
Strong regional skills pipeline is critical. Upskilling workforce and access to training is important. Cork & Waterford are too far for staff to travel for training.
Strong regional skills pipeline is critical. Upskilling workforce and access to training is important. Cork & Waterford are too far for staff to travel for training.
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from irish Water is extremely challenging.
Water and wastewater access is one of the most significant barriers to delivering housing in Dungarvan and West Waterford. Gaining responses or approvals from Uisce Éireann is extremely challenging.
Ireland’s offshore wind expansion represents a major economic opportunity
Ireland’s offshore wind expansion represents a major economic opportunity. Waterford is geographically well positioned to play a key role in this development.
We need to attract more people to rural areas. This can be done by granting more planning permission & reducing council contributions
We need to attract more people to rural areas. This can be done by granting more planning permission & reducing council contributions.
Mary Butler — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
0 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.