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Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 32nd Dáil · 10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 25 November 2010
  • · 29th Dáil · 6 June 2002 – 30 April 2007
  • · 27th Dáil · 14 December 1992 – 15 May 1997
  • · 26th Dáil · 29 June 1989 – 5 November 1992
  • · 25th Dáil · 10 March 1987 – 25 May 1989
  • · 24th Dáil · 14 December 1982 – 21 January 1987
  • · 23rd Dáil · 9 March 1982 – 4 November 1982
  • · 22nd Dáil · 30 June 1981 – 27 February 1982

Votes

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Records

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Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects her Department to conclude its assessment of the accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) given that students and staff continue to work in prefabricated accommodation dating back to the 1980s which has been described as damp, mould-ridden and unsuitable for a modern educational environment; if she will outline a timeline for the delivery of a permanent accommodation solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74932/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

84. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects her Department to conclude its assessment of the accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) given that students and staff continue to work in prefabricated accommodation dating back to the 1980s which has been described as damp, mould-ridden and unsuitable for a modern educational environment; if she will outline a timeline for the delivery of a permanent accommodation solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74932/26]

Question· writtenPQ 632asked

632. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the application for port listing of Killybegs in line with new regulations published over two years ago for the listing of port across the EU; that as a consequence of inaction the entire pelagic sector both catching and processing, is severely disadvantaged as Denmark and Latvia obtained port listing status within three months of publication of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73128/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

632. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the application for port listing of Killybegs in line with new regulations published over two years ago for the listing of port across the EU; that as a consequence of inaction the entire pelagic sector both catching and processing, is severely disadvantaged as Denmark and Latvia obtained port listing status within three months of publication of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73128/26]

Question· writtenPQ 463asked

463. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider inserting an exceptional circumstance clause into the vacant property refurbishment grant scheme to ensure that individuals who experience unforeseen circumstances are not precluded from receiving the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72242/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

463. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consider inserting an exceptional circumstance clause into the vacant property refurbishment grant scheme to ensure that individuals who experience unforeseen circumstances are not precluded from receiving the grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72242/26]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport the reason 16, 17 and 18-year-olds are required to pay full adult public transport fares while providing a 50% discount to 19 to 25-year-olds, including adults earning a full-time income; the reason a 16-year-old secondary school student with no income can therefore face a fare twice that paid by a 15-year-old travelling on the same service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71546/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

81. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport the reason 16, 17 and 18-year-olds are required to pay full adult public transport fares while providing a 50% discount to 19 to 25-year-olds, including adults earning a full-time income; the reason a 16-year-old secondary school student with no income can therefore face a fare twice that paid by a 15-year-old travelling on the same service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71546/26]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the District and Circuit Court will return to Donegal town courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

428. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the District and Circuit Court will return to Donegal town courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69985/26]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a progress report on the condition of Donegal Courthouse; if work is to commence on the structure bringing it up to the standard in order that the court sittings may return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69983/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

160. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a progress report on the condition of Donegal Courthouse; if work is to commence on the structure bringing it up to the standard in order that the court sittings may return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69983/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the construction of new school (details supplied) on a green field site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69974/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

214. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the construction of new school (details supplied) on a green field site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69974/26]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the NTA has not provided an interim town service for Letterkenny since the previous contractor withdrew the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61849/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

442. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the NTA has not provided an interim town service for Letterkenny since the previous contractor withdrew the service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61849/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3943asked

3943. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the ongoing delays within the Cross-Border Directive in issuing reimbursement to applicants; if she is aware of the significant financial implications these delays are having on individuals who have already incurred substantial costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63667/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3943. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the ongoing delays within the Cross-Border Directive in issuing reimbursement to applicants; if she is aware of the significant financial implications these delays are having on individuals who have already incurred substantial costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63667/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3406asked

3406. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health following the approval of the Letterkenny University Hospital Model 3 Clinical Care Plan 2026 by the HSE West and North West Management Team, the current status of the plan within the HSE and her Department; the timetable for its consideration at national level; the date by which a formal implementation plan will be agreed; the officials or bodies responsible for overseeing delivery of its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on matter. [60997/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3406. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health following the approval of the Letterkenny University Hospital Model 3 Clinical Care Plan 2026 by the HSE West and North West Management Team, the current status of the plan within the HSE and her Department; the timetable for its consideration at national level; the date by which a formal implementation plan will be agreed; the officials or bodies responsible for overseeing delivery of its recommendations; and if she will make a statement on matter. [60997/26]

Question· writtenPQ 908asked

908. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans to commemorate the escape of Red Hugh O'Donnell from Dublin Castle; and if he will consider erecting a plaque onsite to support the work of an organisation (details supplied) [57618/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

908. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans to commemorate the escape of Red Hugh O'Donnell from Dublin Castle; and if he will consider erecting a plaque onsite to support the work of an organisation (details supplied) [57618/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3602asked

3602. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the significant number of people currently awaiting home support hours in Donegal; the recruitment measures underway within the HSE to address delays in the allocation of home support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56998/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3602. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the significant number of people currently awaiting home support hours in Donegal; the recruitment measures underway within the HSE to address delays in the allocation of home support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56998/26]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the applications submitted by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54357/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

314. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the applications submitted by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54357/26]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding the application for funding under the summer works scheme in respect of a science laboratory project at a school (details supplied); the current status of the assessment of the application; if funding will be approved and made available in sufficient time to allow the project to be completed before the commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year, given the urgent need for these works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54100/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

217. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current position regarding the application for funding under the summer works scheme in respect of a science laboratory project at a school (details supplied); the current status of the assessment of the application; if funding will be approved and made available in sufficient time to allow the project to be completed before the commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year, given the urgent need for these works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54100/26]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered reports by international organisations raising concerns about living conditions and fundamental rights in the Tindouf camps in Algeria; whether the Government intends to seek updated assessments of the humanitarian and human rights situation there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51000/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

97. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered reports by international organisations raising concerns about living conditions and fundamental rights in the Tindouf camps in Algeria; whether the Government intends to seek updated assessments of the humanitarian and human rights situation there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51000/26]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to reports of enforced disappearances and deaths allegedly linked to detention conditions in the Tindouf camps in Algeria; and whether the Government intends to raise these concerns at EU or UN level and support calls for independent investigations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50999/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

96. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to reports of enforced disappearances and deaths allegedly linked to detention conditions in the Tindouf camps in Algeria; and whether the Government intends to raise these concerns at EU or UN level and support calls for independent investigations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50999/26]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51325/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

47. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51325/26]

Record· debate2026-07-01published

Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development

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