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Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 1 February 2011
  • · 29th Dáil · 6 June 2002 – 30 April 2007

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Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has engaged with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications regarding the financial position of low-income households and family carers who borrowed funds to install solar PV systems prior to the introduction of the enhanced SEAI grant supports for carer's allowance recipients; whether additional supports are being considered for such households who continue to repay installation-related debt while being excluded from the new grant scheme. [74692/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

110. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has engaged with the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications regarding the financial position of low-income households and family carers who borrowed funds to install solar PV systems prior to the introduction of the enhanced SEAI grant supports for carer's allowance recipients; whether additional supports are being considered for such households who continue to repay installation-related debt while being excluded from the new grant scheme. [74692/26]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the application by a person (details supplied) to be appointed as a peace commissioner; whether it is still being processed; whether it is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74661/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the application by a person (details supplied) to be appointed as a peace commissioner; whether it is still being processed; whether it is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74661/26]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of individuals affected by the non-recognition of credits obtained through the graduate diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute; and whether the Teaching Council is considering transitional arrangements, alternative pathways to registration, or other remedies for affected students who relied on assurances that the programme met registration requirements. [74545/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

52. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of individuals affected by the non-recognition of credits obtained through the graduate diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute; and whether the Teaching Council is considering transitional arrangements, alternative pathways to registration, or other remedies for affected students who relied on assurances that the programme met registration requirements. [74545/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will clarify whether the €550 monthly childcare fee cap announced in Budget 2027 applies solely to childcare services operating within Band E (40-49.9 hours per week) under the core funding scheme; and if she will provide details of the number of childcare providers operating within Bands E and F, respectively. [74685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

157. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will clarify whether the €550 monthly childcare fee cap announced in Budget 2027 applies solely to childcare services operating within Band E (40-49.9 hours per week) under the core funding scheme; and if she will provide details of the number of childcare providers operating within Bands E and F, respectively. [74685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of concerns that older persons with significant disabilities who have transitioned from disability allowance to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) may face substantial additional costs arising from disability, including transport to essential medical appointments and ongoing care needs, but are excluded from the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027. [74689/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

112. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of concerns that older persons with significant disabilities who have transitioned from disability allowance to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) may face substantial additional costs arising from disability, including transport to essential medical appointments and ongoing care needs, but are excluded from the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027. [74689/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration is being given to extending the revised childcare fee cap, or introducing alternative cost-reduction measures, for families using childcare services operating within Band F (50+ hours per week); if she is aware of concerns that many childcare providers in areas such as Lucan operate exclusively within Band F and that families continue to face high costs and difficulty securing childcare places. [74686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

156. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration is being given to extending the revised childcare fee cap, or introducing alternative cost-reduction measures, for families using childcare services operating within Band F (50+ hours per week); if she is aware of concerns that many childcare providers in areas such as Lucan operate exclusively within Band F and that families continue to face high costs and difficulty securing childcare places. [74686/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether an assessment was undertaken of the impact of the restriction limiting preschool rooms to a single maintenance of reduced ratio arrangement on children with additional needs for whom reduced group size is itself an essential support, including children experiencing sensory overload, communication difficulties, hearing-related challenges or risks associated with absconding; and if she will provide details of any such assessment. [74531/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

150. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether an assessment was undertaken of the impact of the restriction limiting preschool rooms to a single maintenance of reduced ratio arrangement on children with additional needs for whom reduced group size is itself an essential support, including children experiencing sensory overload, communication difficulties, hearing-related challenges or risks associated with absconding; and if she will provide details of any such assessment. [74531/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; whether persons who were formerly in receipt of disability allowance but who were required to transfer to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) on reaching pension age are excluded from the payment; the number of such pensioners affected; and whether he will consider extending eligibility to pensioners with long-term disabilities who continue to incur significant disability-related costs. [74688/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

107. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; whether persons who were formerly in receipt of disability allowance but who were required to transfer to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) on reaching pension age are excluded from the payment; the number of such pensioners affected; and whether he will consider extending eligibility to pensioners with long-term disabilities who continue to incur significant disability-related costs. [74688/26]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date on which the decision was made to introduce a restriction limiting preschool rooms to one maintenance of reduced ratio arrangement; when the decision was approved by the Department; where and when the policy was formally published prior to its communication to providers through the Early Years Hive on 25 August 2026; whether transitional arrangements were considered for providers who had already submitted service requests before that notification date, including applications submitted on 19 August 2026 based on arrangements approved in previous years. [74534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

148. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date on which the decision was made to introduce a restriction limiting preschool rooms to one maintenance of reduced ratio arrangement; when the decision was approved by the Department; where and when the policy was formally published prior to its communication to providers through the Early Years Hive on 25 August 2026; whether transitional arrangements were considered for providers who had already submitted service requests before that notification date, including applications submitted on 19 August 2026 based on arrangements approved in previous years. [74534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the extent to which the potential reduction in ECCE capacity influenced the decision to restrict maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements to one per room; whether consideration was given to circumstances in which a smaller group size may provide a more appropriate support than the addition of further adult assistance; and the way in which the policy aligns with the objective of ensuring meaningful participation and inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream early years settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74533/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

149. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the extent to which the potential reduction in ECCE capacity influenced the decision to restrict maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements to one per room; whether consideration was given to circumstances in which a smaller group size may provide a more appropriate support than the addition of further adult assistance; and the way in which the policy aligns with the objective of ensuring meaningful participation and inclusion of children with additional needs in mainstream early years settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74533/26]

Question· writtenPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the pathways that exist for students at relevant third level courses in Ireland to secure an internship with her Department or related agency in order to gain experience in diplomacy, international relations and Irish foreign policy; the positions are advertised and where, if there is an email address or a point of contact to make applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

8. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the pathways that exist for students at relevant third level courses in Ireland to secure an internship with her Department or related agency in order to gain experience in diplomacy, international relations and Irish foreign policy; the positions are advertised and where, if there is an email address or a point of contact to make applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the evidence, research, consultation findings or needs-based assessment that informed the decision to limit the approval of maintenance of reduced ratio (MRR) arrangements under the access and inclusion model (AIM) to one MRR per preschool room; and the basis upon which it was determined that no further MRR arrangement may be approved regardless of the outcome of an individual service needs review. [74530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

151. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the evidence, research, consultation findings or needs-based assessment that informed the decision to limit the approval of maintenance of reduced ratio (MRR) arrangements under the access and inclusion model (AIM) to one MRR per preschool room; and the basis upon which it was determined that no further MRR arrangement may be approved regardless of the outcome of an individual service needs review. [74530/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether an organisation (details supplied) had at any stage recognised, approved, or otherwise indicated that the Graduate Diploma in Physical Education delivered by an organisation met the curricular subject requirements for registration as a post-primary teacher of physical education; and whether her attention has been drawn to reports that students enrolled in and paid significant fees for the programme on the basis of assurances that it would satisfy requirements. [74544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

53. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether an organisation (details supplied) had at any stage recognised, approved, or otherwise indicated that the Graduate Diploma in Physical Education delivered by an organisation met the curricular subject requirements for registration as a post-primary teacher of physical education; and whether her attention has been drawn to reports that students enrolled in and paid significant fees for the programme on the basis of assurances that it would satisfy requirements. [74544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by graduates and students of the graduate diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute whose qualifications have reportedly not been accepted by the Teaching Council for the purposes of registration as teachers of physical education; when the Teaching Council first became aware of concerns regarding the programme's suitability for meeting registration requirements; and the engagement that has taken place between the Teaching Council and Portobello Institute on this matter. [74543/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

51. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by graduates and students of the graduate diploma in physical education at Portobello Institute whose qualifications have reportedly not been accepted by the Teaching Council for the purposes of registration as teachers of physical education; when the Teaching Council first became aware of concerns regarding the programme's suitability for meeting registration requirements; and the engagement that has taken place between the Teaching Council and Portobello Institute on this matter. [74543/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she has considered extending statutory paid paternity leave from the current entitlement of two weeks to at least eight weeks; if her Department has undertaken any assessment of the social, economic and family benefits associated with longer periods of paternity leave, including impacts on child development, maternal wellbeing, gender equality and workforce participation; and his plans or a timeline for increasing paternity leave entitlements in line with best practice in other European countries. [74550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

152. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she has considered extending statutory paid paternity leave from the current entitlement of two weeks to at least eight weeks; if her Department has undertaken any assessment of the social, economic and family benefits associated with longer periods of paternity leave, including impacts on child development, maternal wellbeing, gender equality and workforce participation; and his plans or a timeline for increasing paternity leave entitlements in line with best practice in other European countries. [74550/26]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to the level of additional educational needs within a school (details supplied) when determining its staffing allocation. [74491/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

498. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to the level of additional educational needs within a school (details supplied) when determining its staffing allocation. [74491/26]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures that are in place to ensure that teacher allocation decisions adequately take account of schools located in rapidly expanding communities with significant levels of new housing development; and if enrolment growth occurring immediately after the annual staffing cut-off date can be considered as part of staffing reviews. [74490/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

500. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures that are in place to ensure that teacher allocation decisions adequately take account of schools located in rapidly expanding communities with significant levels of new housing development; and if enrolment growth occurring immediately after the annual staffing cut-off date can be considered as part of staffing reviews. [74490/26]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any discretionary mechanism exists whereby a school that does not fall within the current staffing appeal criteria may seek a review of a teacher allocation decision based on exceptional circumstances, including serving families residing in an IPAS accommodation centre and a women's refuge, experiencing sustained enrolment growth, and accommodating high levels of additional educational need; and if she will review the adequacy of the current appeal process for schools in rapidly developing areas. [74493/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

497. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any discretionary mechanism exists whereby a school that does not fall within the current staffing appeal criteria may seek a review of a teacher allocation decision based on exceptional circumstances, including serving families residing in an IPAS accommodation centre and a women's refuge, experiencing sustained enrolment growth, and accommodating high levels of additional educational need; and if she will review the adequacy of the current appeal process for schools in rapidly developing areas. [74493/26]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if no plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation, given that residents have reported it to be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

576. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if no plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation, given that residents have reported it to be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 577asked

577. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

577. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if plans are in place to use a hotel (details supplied) for international protection accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 766asked

766. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the number of sanctioned public health nurse posts that are currently vacant, by CHO7 health region; the number of vacancies specifically affecting the delivery of the school immunisation programme; and the measures being taken to address staffing shortages. [71763/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

766. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health the number of sanctioned public health nurse posts that are currently vacant, by CHO7 health region; the number of vacancies specifically affecting the delivery of the school immunisation programme; and the measures being taken to address staffing shortages. [71763/26]

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