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

What your Wicklow TDs did this week

Mon, 23 Mar – 29 Mar 2026 · 5 TDs · 10 bills voted on · 39 questions · 1 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 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Energy and Fuel Costs

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–67

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 79–68

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Structural Reform of Child Welfare Governance

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Cancer Services

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

An Garda Síochána

2026-03-25 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 79–69

Voted for 1 Edward Timmins

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

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 John Brady

Voted against 2 Edward Timmins · Jennifer Whitmore

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

The motion · motion passed 101–45

Voted for 2 Edward Timmins · Jennifer Whitmore

Voted against 1 John Brady

Did not vote 2 Pat Casey · Simon Harris

Business of Joint Committee

2026-03-25 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 8–6

Voted for 1 Pat Casey

Did not vote 4 Edward Timmins · Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady · Simon Harris

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2026-03-24 · 1 vote

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

Voted for 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

2026-03-24 · 1 vote

The motion · motion passed 84–66

Voted for 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Voted against 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Financial Resolution No.1: Mineral Oil Tax

2026-03-24 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 69–88

Voted for 2 Jennifer Whitmore · John Brady

Voted against 2 Edward Timmins · Simon Harris

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

A budget financial resolution · motion passed 118–39

Voted for 3 Edward Timmins · Jennifer Whitmore · Simon Harris

Voted against 1 John Brady

Did not vote 1 Pat Casey

Edward Timmins — Fine Gael 15 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Jennifer Whitmore — Social Democrats 15 votes · 6 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 6 total

Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the most recent meeting of the coalition of the willing in support of Ukraine. [18942/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his Department's statement of strategy for 2025 to 2028. [17330/26]
Education 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether funding is available for schools where children direct their own learning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22062/26]
- 2026-03-26 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department is aware that some secondary schools are requesting that parents purchase laptops or digital devices for senior cycle students at significant cost; the supports available for families who cannot afford these expenses; how this aligns with the objectives of the free schoolbooks scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23183/26]
Health 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the treatment abroad scheme to the United States for a person (details supplied) who requires urgent, life-saving surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21865/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Health whether she will consider funding the medication skyclarys for people living with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22147/26]

John Brady — Sinn Féin 15 votes · 33 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 33 total

Transport 5 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to make roads in Wicklow safer; the funding available to Wicklow County Council to address issues caused by recent adverse weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21813/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21832/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport if funding is in place for the new bus route 199 between Glendalough and Bray; when the route will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22240/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport when the new park and ride facility at Fassaroe, Bray County Wicklow will be operational; the details of the buses and frequency that will serve the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22241/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport the number of road traffic accidents that a company (details supplied), Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann respectively, have been involved in for each year between 2020-2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22242/26]
Education 5 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to establish reader class or equivalent specialist literacy intervention provision in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21790/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which children in County Wicklow who do not have local access to reader class provision are expected to implement professional recommendations arising from educational psychology or dyslexia assessments where such recommendations specify access to structured literacy intervention that is not currently available within the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21791/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering funding reassessments for students where reapplication for specialist support is required due to the lack of local provision, particularly where delays or inaccessibility of services may result in expired reports or outdated professional recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21792/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the national strategy or policy framework that exists specifically for dyslexic students who do not meet current criteria for a special needs assistant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21794/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Youth the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21820/26]
Foreign 4 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on a passport application (details supplied) as the applicants travel date is imminent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21661/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on a passport application (details supplied) as the applicants travel date is imminent and the application has passed the target issue date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21662/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on a passport application (details supplied) as the applicants travel date is imminent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21663/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21823/26]
Finance 3 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the disparity in tax relief between medical therapies and specialist dyslexia intervention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21793/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21822/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the development of a campus (details supplied), which is partly funded by the Strategic Investment Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22248/26]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21821/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the development of a campus (details supplied) which was to be developed on IDA land in Greystones; if he will provide details of any penalties for not delivering the project and if any have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22249/26]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason a tender process for a new multi-supplier framework agreement for ETBs was recently cancelled; the issues that arose in the process; when the process will be relaunched; the supports available to ETBs in the meantime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21812/26]
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21824/26]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Taoiseach the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day-related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials who travelled; and the costs involved. [21831/26]
Climate 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21817/26]
Defence 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21819/26]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21828/26]
Culture 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21818/26]
Housing 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/26]
Social 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21830/26]
Justice 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21827/26]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21815/26]
Children 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21816/26]
Health 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the full breakdown of expenditure by her Department on St. Patrick’s Day related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials that travelled; the costs involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21825/26]
Rural 1 question
- 2026-03-24 Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the full breakdown of expenditure by his Department on St. Patrick’s Day-related activities; the details of any travel abroad; the number of officials who travelled; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21829/26]

Pat Casey — Fianna Fáil 1 vote · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Simon Harris — Fine Gael 5 votes · 0 questions · 1 new lobbying return

New lobbying 1 return

The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Agriculture
- Fuel Crisis – Agricultural Contractors