Kerry — week of Mon, 23 Mar — Watch Them Work

What your Kerry TDs did this week

Mon, 23 Mar – 29 Mar 2026 · 5 TDs · 9 bills voted on · 130 questions · 0 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages

2026-03-25 · 1 vote

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 58–85

Voted for 1 Pa Daly

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

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Energy and Fuel Costs

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–67

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 79–68

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Structural Reform of Child Welfare Governance

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

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 79–69

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Cancer Services

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

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 79–69

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

An Garda Síochána

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

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 79–69

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2026

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 45–103

Voted for 1 Pa Daly

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

Did not vote 1 Danny Healy-Rae

The motion · motion passed 101–45

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

2026-03-24 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 85–63

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2026-03-24 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 84–66

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Financial Resolution No.1: Mineral Oil Tax

2026-03-24 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 69–88

Voted for 1 Pa Daly

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

A budget financial resolution · motion passed 118–39

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

Voted against 1 Pa Daly

Danny Healy-Rae — Independent 4 votes · 1 question · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 1 total

Health 1 question
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if prescription medications are covered on the medical card and drugs refund scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23415/26]

Michael Cahill — Fianna Fáil 15 votes · 77 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 77 total

Health 18 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine the withdrawal of services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21607/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a detailed accurate report in regard to the opening of all beds in the new Killarney Community Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21973/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to give a detailed accurate report in regard to the opening of the new Killarney minor injuries unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21974/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to ensure fair and equitable access to all essential diagnostic services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22002/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently improve patient care by expediting the full digitisation of patient/healthcare records and information systems in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22006/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when jobs in the new Killarney Community Hospital will be advertised (details supplied); the number of jobs that will be announced; the areas each position will cover; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22244/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently renew a medical card in respect of a Kerry patient (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22650/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently assist a family in County Kerry with an extremely difficult medical situation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22981/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to introduce an Allergy Action Plan, including education and training to ensure that the use of epinephrine auto-injectors is properly addressed in schools as this is an important step in helping ensure that all children can have a safe and positive experience in school without the constant need to be on guard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23204/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will consider that schools are often the first place where allergies are experienced and this is the reason relying on another child’s prescribed auto-injector is not a safe policy, therefore, every school should have its own emergency auto-injectors available to respond quickly when an unexpected reaction occurs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23205/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene with the HSE to ensure that a nursing home bed is urgently provided under the fair deal scheme for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23284/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to introduce a universal healthcare system in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23305/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to open all beds in Kenmare, Cahersiveen and Dingle Community Hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23306/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that patients, especially senior citizens, are not left lying on a trolly overnight in a corridor in University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23307/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the minor injuries unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when it will open to the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23308/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Killarney, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23309/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite the primary care unit for Cahersiveen, County Kerry; when works will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23310/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health when the new Killarney Community Hospital in County Kerry will be fully operational; the number of staff that will be employed there; the number of additional beds that will be available in the new Community Hospital; the total cost of this facility; the projected running costs going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23311/26]
Education 14 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the situation at a school (details supplied); and if she will outline the current status of this appeal and when a final determination is expected. [22291/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used by the National Council for Special Education when assessing applications and appeals for additional special needs assistant (SNA) support in small rural primary schools; and whether the Department will review these criteria where schools have experienced a significant increase in enrolment and complex care needs among pupils. [22292/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the SNA allocation at a school (details supplied); and if additional SNA resources will be considered. [22293/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is satisfied that the current allocation of two SNAs in a two-teacher school such as school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22294/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures available to schools where pupils with assessed care needs are experiencing significant absence rates due to a lack of available SNA support; and whether emergency or interim supports can be provided while an appeal to the National Council for Special Education is under consideration. [22295/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process by which "new and material changes in circumstances", including emerging diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder and multiple complex conditions, are assessed in SNA allocation reviews; and whether these factors were considered in the recent decisions relating to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22296/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review a remote area boarding grant application in respect of a student (details supplied) from Killorglin, County Kerry; if she will clarify the criteria applied by her Department in determining that an alternative school within 25km is considered suitable for the purposes of eligibility for the remote area boarding grant; if she will take into account the transport difficulties involved for a 15-year-old student travelling daily from Killorglin to Tralee and the particular family circumstances outlined; if the application can be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23328/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason in certain cases, an official from the National Council for Special Education does not visit a school applying for a special class placement to assess the suitability of its facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23357/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the person or body responsible for determining which schools are awarded special classes through the National Council for Special Education; the criteria used in making such determinations; and the measures in place to ensure transparency in this decision-making process. [23358/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the full criteria used by the National Council for Special Education when assessing applications from schools seeking a special class; and the plans to publish or further clarify these criteria to improve transparency. [23359/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure that the process undertaken by the National Council for Special Education in allocating special classes is open, transparent and accountable; and if any independent review or audit process applies to such decisions. [23360/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration has been given to introducing a formal appeals mechanism for schools whose applications for special classes through the National Council for Special Education are unsuccessful; and the plans to establish such a mechanism. [23361/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason schools that apply for special classes through the National Council for Special Education are not routinely informed when their application is unsuccessful; and if steps will be taken to ensure all applicant schools receive timely and clear communication regarding the outcome of their application. [23362/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the level of transparency in the allocation of special classes by the National Council for Special Education, given that this involves the expenditure of public funds; and if measures are being considered to improve openness, transparency and accountability in this process. [23363/26]
Finance 10 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to reduce as a matter of priority the excise duty on fuel as a cost of living measure. [22246/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to introduce as a matter of priority a new set of cost of living measures.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22247/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to reduce as a matter of priority the excise duty on fuel as a cost of living measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21981/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to introduce as a matter of priority, a new set of cost-of-living measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21982/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to introduce as a matter of priority, a new set of cost of living measures (details supplied)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21988/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps being taken to address discrimination against childless couples in relation to inheritance tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22270/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently address an issue for persons in relation to the fuel crisis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider reducing inheritance tax and ultimately phasing it out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23473/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently reform the inheritance tax system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23477/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to support an organisation (details supplied) calling for the immediate introduction of a lifetime tax-free threshold for all citizens in relation to inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23504/26]
Agriculture 9 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the necessary funding to widen the slip at Renard Pier, County Kerry to accommodate the new larger ferry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21605/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that Ireland has a well-funded CAP post-2027 that supports farm viability and resilience, environmental ambition, along with well-funded rural development measures such as LEADER; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to significantly increase the amount and scope of the forestry road grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22018/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure the EU-wide review of the CFP, the Common Fisheries Policy, includes special emphasis on Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23228/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he accepts that the EU December Agri/Fish Council meeting was a major blow to Ireland's fishing quotas and to fishing families across the country, where the mackerel quota suffered the greatest cut; if he will make every effort to ensure Ireland can be allocated an increased quota share for 2027 as this would provide a much-needed boost to the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23229/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to take into consideration that there are vast amounts of bluefin tuna in Irish waters that the Irish Fishing Industry cannot benefit from; if he will do everything possible to secure a bluefin tuna quota to provide a welcome boost to our fishing industry given the value of bluefin tuna in international markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23230/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the improvements being made to expedite the delays in the processing of aquaculture licences, whereby applicants are waiting five, ten, 15 and 20 years for a licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23312/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the long overdue landing facility in Cromane, County Kerry; his views that this is a genuine "Health and Safety" issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23313/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review an application (details supplied) under the 2026 Rural Innovation and Development Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23320/26]
Rural 8 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to reintroduce grants for roads in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22004/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to previous requests if he will introduce a pothole repair scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22007/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding streams including town and village renewal, CLÁR, or other rural schemes that can be used to assist community groups in the purchase or long-term leasing of lands for public amenities such as waste facilities or community services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22969/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports available to community groups (details supplied) in their efforts to secure land for essential services such as a community hub; whether additional targeted supports for rural villages facing land availability challenges are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22972/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether flexibility can be applied under existing rural development schemes to support projects where land acquisition has proven difficult despite clear community need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22973/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the housing incentives being put in place to ensure that the Irish language is protected and flourishes in County Kerry going forward; the steps being taken to ensure Irish speakers continue to live, work, retire, return or relocate to the Kerry Gaeltacht, , Corca Dhuibhne, Dingle Peninsula and Uíbh Ráthaigh, Iveragh Peninsula.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23301/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the steps being taken to promote the Irish language in the Kerry Gaeltacht, Corca Dhuibhne, Dingle Peninsula and Uíbh Ráthaigh, Iveragh Peninsula; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23302/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the details of all grant aid allocated to County Kerry under all schemes operated under his Department since 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23303/26]
Transport 6 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide urgent traffic calming measures in the vicinity of Fybough NS on the R561, Castlemaine to Annascaul road, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22019/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide €200,000 to Kerry County Council to allow a planning application to be submitted for the provision of a new pavement and footpath on the Killorglin to Killarney, N70 Ring of Kerry road from Laune Bridge out to the new hub (details supplied) at Anglont, where residents have been campaigning for the past 40 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23247/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to extend the South Kerry Greenway down to Rossbeigh Beach (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23475/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to review a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23476/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter that concerns commuters travelling from Kerry to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23507/26]
Housing 5 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions a family can take when the family's income is higher than the limit for social housing, but not enough to buy or build a home with a mortgage, as house prices are too high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22297/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the ongoing efforts by community groups in Caherdaniel to identify and acquire suitable lands for essential community infrastructure; the supports available to assist such groups in site acquisition where private landowners are unwilling to sell or lease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22968/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to introducing measures to support compulsory purchase or facilitated land transfer mechanisms for small rural communities where critical infrastructure is being impeded by lack of available land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22970/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on supports available for the development of Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs) in rural villages; whether additional funding or technical assistance can be provided to accelerate delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22971/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the assistance and the options available to persons in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22982/26]
Foreign 3 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will open an office in Taipei to encourage and support significant economic and trade opportunities (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21748/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23314/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an Irish passport application (details supplied) for a child; the reason for the delay in processing same, particularly where all documentation had been submitted and subsequently additional documentation was requested at a late stage in the process; whether expedited processing can be facilitated in this case given imminent travel plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23347/26]
Social 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to introduce as a matter of urgency cost of living measures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22005/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to consider introducing a payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22656/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will put emergency and consistent supports in place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22148/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline in detail the impact of US direct foreign investment in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23304/26]

Michael Healy-Rae — Independent 15 votes · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Transport 3 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the entire process of essential driver training must be completed from scratch without a physical copy of a UK driving licence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21458/26]
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the balance between costs and fares to date for the rollout of the TFI Anseo project in Killarney; the amount the service generated in fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if Bus Éireann will look at installing toilets in Killarney bus station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23401/26]
Education 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is a formal appeals process for late applications for the Government scheme allowing newly qualified teachers to receive a refund of up to €2,000 towards the cost of their teacher training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21575/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to review the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21776/26]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if Listowel could be added to the recently announced list of CLÁR 2026 funding projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23371/26]

Norma Foley — Fianna Fáil 15 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Pa Daly — Sinn Féin 15 votes · 46 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 46 total

Transport 12 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of retired officials that were re-engaged by his Department on a consultancy basis in each of the years 2015 and to date in 2026; the reason for engaging them; the costs incurred in respect of their engagement; and if his Department requires consultants to declare conflicts of interest in advance of utilising their services. [21481/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his Departments expenditure on IT consultancy; the breakdown of the IT consultants engaged by his Department; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; and the costs associated with their services in each of the years 2015 to date in 2026. [21483/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his Department's expenditure on consultancy; the breakdown of the consultants engaged by his Department; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; and the costs associated with their services in each of the years 2015 to 2026. [21485/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the driver test waiting times, by test centre; the breakdown of new applications, by test centre, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21647/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the number of resit applications for the driver tests in each of the months of the years 2020 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21648/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding that was allocated to the EV grant scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2026; the number of grants that were awarded; the number of grants that were drawn down; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €10,000 and €15,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €15,000 and €20,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €20,000 and €25,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €25,000 and €30,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €30,000 and €35,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €35,000 and €40,000 and the average value of the award; the number of grants that were provided to vehicles between €45,000 and €50,000 and the average value of the award, in tabular form. [21651/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the number of EV grants awarded, broken down by county, average value of vehicle, and average value of award in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [21652/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered targeted supports for EV uptake in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21653/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to increase EV uptake amongst lower incomes households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21654/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress active travel both in urban and rural Ireland; his plans for Kerry in particular; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21655/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail and the NTA about opening up catering services on additional routes; the progress being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21656/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if there are updated maps of speed limits on the road networks of each local authority since the changes took effect in 2025; to identify where these are located; the way in which a member of the public can access them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21853/26]
Health 12 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the list of all consultants that were engaged as part of the north Kerry CAMHS lookback review; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; the reports produced and the cost associated with their services. [21486/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the consultant reports commissioned as part of the north Kerry CAMHS lookback review; the objective of each report and any actions that arose from each report; and the progress to date on said actions and the costs associated with each report. [21487/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the consultant reports commissioned as part of the south Kerry CAMHS lookback review; the objective of each report; and any actions that arose from each report; and the progress to date on said actions and the costs associated with each report [21488/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the consultants that have been engaged as part of the south Kerry CAMHS lookback review; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; the reports produced and the cost associated with their services. [21489/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the outsourcing of hospital services at University Hospital Kerry, broken down by department, procedure, and cost, in each of the years 2020 to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21678/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the numbers of bed days lost due to delayed discharge at UHK in each of the years 2020 to 2026 to date, in tabular form. [21679/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies within University Hospital Kerry, broken down by specific role and department, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21689/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21690/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on occupational therapy waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21691/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children awaiting dental appointments in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21692/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on physiotherapy waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21693/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of vacancies that exist within CAMHS in County Kerry, broken down by area, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21694/26]
Climate 11 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the costs incurred by his Department and bodies under its aegis from contracts awarded to communications and PR firms in each of the years 2020 to date; the name of the contractor and a description of the work undertaken in each case, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21479/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of retired officials who were re-engaged by his Department on a consultancy basis in each of the years 2015 and to date in 2026; the reason for engaging them; the costs incurred in respect of their engagement; and if his Department requires consultants to declare conflicts of interest in advance of utilising their services. [21480/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his Departments expenditure on IT consultancy; the breakdown of the IT consultants engaged by his Department; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; and the costs associated with their services in each of the years 2015 to date in 2026. [21482/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his Department's expenditure on consultancy; the breakdown of the consultants engaged by his Department; the dates of their engagement; the nature of their work; and the costs associated with their services in each of the years 2015 to 2026. [21484/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with Re-Turn on the value of unclaimed deposits; the level of unclaimed deposits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21643/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the dates on which he has met with Re-Turn since his term in the Ministerial role began and if he will make a statement on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21644/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the breakdown of the recycling that Ireland exported in each of the years 2020 to 2026; the measures he is taking to reduce this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21645/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for onshore wind that has been achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21681/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for solar PV achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21682/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion of the 2030 target for offshore wind capacity specifically for renewable hydrogen achieved (energised) to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21683/26]
Education 3 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more early intervention classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in September 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number of places that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21649/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she is taking to sanction more special education classes in Kerry; the number that will be available in September 2026; the number of places that will be available in total; the number of places that will be available for new students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21650/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 716 of 18 March 2026, if further details will be provided specifically on the number of specialised reading classes currently in operation in north Kerry for children with dyslexia and other literacy-related special educational needs; the number of children currently awaiting access to such supports; the timeline for the provision of additional classes in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22409/26]
Children 3 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on CDNT waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by team and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21686/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people awaiting a home help package in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21687/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of vacancies that exist in CDNTs in County Kerry, by CDNT region, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21688/26]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when he will make a decision on the workforce plan and additional resources requested by CRU submitted to his Department last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21475/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the breakdown of the funding that has been allocated for the Climate and Nature fund; the way in which these projects fit within the funds remit; the breakdown of the funding that has been applied for and by which Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21699/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Taoiseach the position regarding the progress of the annexe of actions contained with each annual climate action plan; to provide a breakdown of the actions completed, in progress and-or that remain outstanding, by year, for each of the years 2020 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [21684/26]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he plans to introduce a right to repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21646/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-03-25 Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the addiction services and therapeutic supports available to prisoners in each prison in the State; the number of therapists, psychologists and counsellors employed annually from 2020 to 2025; the number of hours of such services delivered in each prison during that period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22556/26]