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Matt Carthy

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  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024

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Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has conducted or commissioned any assessment of the impact of employment permits on housing demand in the State, including the additional housing requirement arising from permit holders and their dependent family members; if so, the findings of any such assessment; and if not, whether he intends to undertake or commission such an assessment. [72637/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

412. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has conducted or commissioned any assessment of the impact of employment permits on housing demand in the State, including the additional housing requirement arising from permit holders and their dependent family members; if so, the findings of any such assessment; and if not, whether he intends to undertake or commission such an assessment. [72637/26]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps his Department is taking to ensure the surplus in the National Training Fund is deployed more effectively to directly support small business owners and their staff with upskilling and digital transformation; if he will consider specific allocations or streamlined access for rural and border-town business networks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72909/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

396. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps his Department is taking to ensure the surplus in the National Training Fund is deployed more effectively to directly support small business owners and their staff with upskilling and digital transformation; if he will consider specific allocations or streamlined access for rural and border-town business networks (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72909/26]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide emergency capital funding to Monaghan County Council to bridge the €400,000 budget shortfall caused by escalating construction costs for the specialized adaptation of the former Newbliss Garda barracks; if he is aware that this project was specifically allocated to a family (details supplied) caring for a child with Rett syndrome who requires 24-hour care; and the emergency capital mechanisms available to prevent critical local disability housing projects from being abandoned due to rising tender costs. [72891/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

504. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide emergency capital funding to Monaghan County Council to bridge the €400,000 budget shortfall caused by escalating construction costs for the specialized adaptation of the former Newbliss Garda barracks; if he is aware that this project was specifically allocated to a family (details supplied) caring for a child with Rett syndrome who requires 24-hour care; and the emergency capital mechanisms available to prevent critical local disability housing projects from being abandoned due to rising tender costs. [72891/26]

Question· writtenPQ 621asked

621. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, being introduced following Budget 2027 to the remuneration and fee structures payable to solicitors providing services under the civil legal aid scheme; whether rates payable to private practitioners and Legal Aid Board solicitors will be revised; the estimated cost of any such measures; and the date on which any revised payment arrangements will take effect. [72497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

621. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, being introduced following Budget 2027 to the remuneration and fee structures payable to solicitors providing services under the civil legal aid scheme; whether rates payable to private practitioners and Legal Aid Board solicitors will be revised; the estimated cost of any such measures; and the date on which any revised payment arrangements will take effect. [72497/26]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the availability and capacity of housing, healthcare, education, childcare, transport and other public services are taken into account when determining the number of employment permits made available generally or under individual occupational quotas; if so, the methodology used to assess these factors; and the Departments, agencies and other bodies consulted in this regard. [72625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

407. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the availability and capacity of housing, healthcare, education, childcare, transport and other public services are taken into account when determining the number of employment permits made available generally or under individual occupational quotas; if so, the methodology used to assess these factors; and the Departments, agencies and other bodies consulted in this regard. [72625/26]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether regulations have been made pursuant to section 47(12)(a) of the Employment Permits Act 2024 specifying accommodation to be provided to a foreign national as a condition of the grant of a general employment permit or seasonal employment permit; if so, to set out the employments and categories of employment to which such regulations apply; and if not, whether consideration is being given to making such regulations, particularly in respect of occupations subject to employment permit quotas. [72635/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

406. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether regulations have been made pursuant to section 47(12)(a) of the Employment Permits Act 2024 specifying accommodation to be provided to a foreign national as a condition of the grant of a general employment permit or seasonal employment permit; if so, to set out the employments and categories of employment to which such regulations apply; and if not, whether consideration is being given to making such regulations, particularly in respect of occupations subject to employment permit quotas. [72635/26]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 70836/26, the number of protected disclosures made by members and staff of the Defence Forces (details supplied), either directly to her Department or through internal Defence Forces channels, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025; the number of which returned by the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner for examination; and the status or action taken regarding such by category, such as referred to a separate body or closed. [72651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

283. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 70836/26, the number of protected disclosures made by members and staff of the Defence Forces (details supplied), either directly to her Department or through internal Defence Forces channels, in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025; the number of which returned by the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner for examination; and the status or action taken regarding such by category, such as referred to a separate body or closed. [72651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to Cavan and Monaghan county councils for lane improvements works under the local improvement scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and the proposed allocations for 2026. [73011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

51. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to Cavan and Monaghan county councils for lane improvements works under the local improvement scheme in each of the years 2020 to 2025 and the proposed allocations for 2026. [73011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason families in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance (DCA) have been excluded from the €500 cost of disability lump sum payment announced in Budget 2026; if he acknowledges that the significant, additional cost of living with a disability applies equally to children under the age of 16; and if he will expand the eligibility criteria for this lump sum to include DCA recipients to prevent these families from being left behind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

547. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason families in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance (DCA) have been excluded from the €500 cost of disability lump sum payment announced in Budget 2026; if he acknowledges that the significant, additional cost of living with a disability applies equally to children under the age of 16; and if he will expand the eligibility criteria for this lump sum to include DCA recipients to prevent these families from being left behind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72888/26]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

622. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, that will be made to the financial eligibility thresholds for the civil legal aid scheme arising from Budget 2027; whether the disposable income and disposable capital limits will be revised and when any such changes will take effect; and the estimated number of additional persons who will become eligible for civil legal aid as a result. [72496/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

622. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the changes, if any, that will be made to the financial eligibility thresholds for the civil legal aid scheme arising from Budget 2027; whether the disposable income and disposable capital limits will be revised and when any such changes will take effect; and the estimated number of additional persons who will become eligible for civil legal aid as a result. [72496/26]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures required of, or agreed with, sectors benefiting from employment permit quotas to increase domestic recruitment, training, apprenticeships and workforce retention; and whether targets, benchmarks or timelines have been established to reduce reliance on overseas recruitment in each occupation currently subject to a quota. [72640/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

404. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures required of, or agreed with, sectors benefiting from employment permit quotas to increase domestic recruitment, training, apprenticeships and workforce retention; and whether targets, benchmarks or timelines have been established to reduce reliance on overseas recruitment in each occupation currently subject to a quota. [72640/26]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 71158/26 when the appeals portal for the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) will open; whether his Department will provide a helpline or other mechanism to assist applicants through the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73010/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

305. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 71158/26 when the appeals portal for the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) will open; whether his Department will provide a helpline or other mechanism to assist applicants through the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73010/26]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

364. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider expanding or adjusting the Small Benefit Exemption framework to explicitly incentivise and favour locally administered town or chamber gift card schemes; if he will assess the way in which such a mechanism can prevent economic leakage and sustain local retail sectors in rural border towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72913/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

364. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider expanding or adjusting the Small Benefit Exemption framework to explicitly incentivise and favour locally administered town or chamber gift card schemes; if he will assess the way in which such a mechanism can prevent economic leakage and sustain local retail sectors in rural border towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72913/26]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and Youth, or any other Department with responsibility for public infrastructure and services, is formally consulted prior to a decision being taken to establish, renew or increase employment permit quotas; and the nature of any such consultation undertaken in respect of quotas introduced or amended in 2026. [72639/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

405. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and Youth, or any other Department with responsibility for public infrastructure and services, is formally consulted prior to a decision being taken to establish, renew or increase employment permit quotas; and the nature of any such consultation undertaken in respect of quotas introduced or amended in 2026. [72639/26]

Question· writtenPQ 303asked

303. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for the road transporters support scheme received, by county; the number and percentage in each county which were approved for payment; the number and percentage in each county for which payment has issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

303. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for the road transporters support scheme received, by county; the number and percentage in each county which were approved for payment; the number and percentage in each county for which payment has issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his engagement with other Government Departments and State agencies to support hotels in rural communities and small towns. [73012/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

61. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his engagement with other Government Departments and State agencies to support hotels in rural communities and small towns. [73012/26]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the methodology and criteria used to determine the number of employment permits made available under occupational quotas; the basis on which the numerical quota for each occupation currently subject to a quota was calculated; the labour shortages identified in each such occupation; and the number of permits sought by relevant sectoral representatives during the most recent review compared with the quota ultimately approved. [72624/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

408. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the methodology and criteria used to determine the number of employment permits made available under occupational quotas; the basis on which the numerical quota for each occupation currently subject to a quota was calculated; the labour shortages identified in each such occupation; and the number of permits sought by relevant sectoral representatives during the most recent review compared with the quota ultimately approved. [72624/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the HSE to ensure that dermatology services, previously provided at the Monaghan Hospital campus and subsequently transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda, are returned to Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

224. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she will engage with the HSE to ensure that dermatology services, previously provided at the Monaghan Hospital campus and subsequently transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda, are returned to Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to expand CT and MRI scanners in Cavan and Monaghan, specifically any proposals to locate CT or MRI scanners at the Monaghan hospital site; the envisaged timeframe and costs associated with these proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

139. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the proposals in place to expand CT and MRI scanners in Cavan and Monaghan, specifically any proposals to locate CT or MRI scanners at the Monaghan hospital site; the envisaged timeframe and costs associated with these proposals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66605/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport his engagements with the National Transport Authority (NTA) in respect of the decision to implement an average 15% price increase on adult public transport fares from January 2027; his response to projections showing this will cause a drop in public transport usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

307. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport his engagements with the National Transport Authority (NTA) in respect of the decision to implement an average 15% price increase on adult public transport fares from January 2027; his response to projections showing this will cause a drop in public transport usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72886/26]

Question· writtenPQ 786asked

786. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health If she will address a payroll issue at Cavan General Hospital where a person (details supplied) has been informed that arrears and salary corrections will be delayed until after Christmas 2026 despite one year of continuous service in the role; and if she will direct the HSE to expedite this payment. [72904/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

786. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health If she will address a payroll issue at Cavan General Hospital where a person (details supplied) has been informed that arrears and salary corrections will be delayed until after Christmas 2026 despite one year of continuous service in the role; and if she will direct the HSE to expedite this payment. [72904/26]

Question· writtenPQ 837asked

837. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the detailed rationale for the decision to centralise the dermatology referral pathway previously provided at Monaghan Hospital in Q2 2024 and to permanently transfer consultant-led dermatology outpatient services to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in Q4 2025; the person or body responsible for each decision; the dates on which the decisions were taken; the clinical, financial and operational assessments undertaken; if alternative arrangements to retain services at Monaghan Hospital were considered; and if copies of the relevant business cases and decision documents will be provided. [72547/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

837. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the detailed rationale for the decision to centralise the dermatology referral pathway previously provided at Monaghan Hospital in Q2 2024 and to permanently transfer consultant-led dermatology outpatient services to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in Q4 2025; the person or body responsible for each decision; the dates on which the decisions were taken; the clinical, financial and operational assessments undertaken; if alternative arrangements to retain services at Monaghan Hospital were considered; and if copies of the relevant business cases and decision documents will be provided. [72547/26]

Question· writtenPQ 676asked

676. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will intervene in the crisis case of a vulnerable child in County Cavan (details supplied); and the immediate crisis stabilisation and multi-disciplinary resources the HSE (CDNT) will deploy to support the family. [72895/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

676. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will intervene in the crisis case of a vulnerable child in County Cavan (details supplied); and the immediate crisis stabilisation and multi-disciplinary resources the HSE (CDNT) will deploy to support the family. [72895/26]

Question· writtenPQ 840asked

840. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has conducted an assessment of the impact on patient outcomes arising from the centralisation of the dermatology referral pathway from Monaghan Hospital to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2024 and the subsequent permanent transfer of consultant-led dermatology outpatient services in 2025; the specific improvements in clinical outcomes, access to treatment and service efficiency that have been identified; if a copy of such an assessment will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72538/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

840. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE has conducted an assessment of the impact on patient outcomes arising from the centralisation of the dermatology referral pathway from Monaghan Hospital to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in 2024 and the subsequent permanent transfer of consultant-led dermatology outpatient services in 2025; the specific improvements in clinical outcomes, access to treatment and service efficiency that have been identified; if a copy of such an assessment will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72538/26]

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