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Peter Roche

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  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present

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Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address waiting lists for home support services in Galway; and the way in which the shortage of home care workers, particularly in rural areas, is being addressed. [67430/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

160. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address waiting lists for home support services in Galway; and the way in which the shortage of home care workers, particularly in rural areas, is being addressed. [67430/26]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the forthcoming review of the CLÁR programme; the timeframe for its commencement and completion; and if the eligibility of footpath construction in rural towns and villages forms part of the review. [72986/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

35. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the forthcoming review of the CLÁR programme; the timeframe for its commencement and completion; and if the eligibility of footpath construction in rural towns and villages forms part of the review. [72986/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the specific measures he will introduce to ensure that volunteer-led community centres in rural areas, including County Galway, can access funding for essential refurbishment, accessibility works and equipment without prohibitive financial or administrative barriers; if these measures will include a review of match-funding requirements, provision for phased grant payments and practical assistance with applications and drawdown; and the timetable for implementing the commitment to a permanent, rolling Community Centre Investment Fund. [72991/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

75. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the specific measures he will introduce to ensure that volunteer-led community centres in rural areas, including County Galway, can access funding for essential refurbishment, accessibility works and equipment without prohibitive financial or administrative barriers; if these measures will include a review of match-funding requirements, provision for phased grant payments and practical assistance with applications and drawdown; and the timetable for implementing the commitment to a permanent, rolling Community Centre Investment Fund. [72991/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health if she can provide an update on the availability of mental health services, particularly the current waiting times for adults and young people seeking access to mental health and psychology services. [72978/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

152. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health if she can provide an update on the availability of mental health services, particularly the current waiting times for adults and young people seeking access to mental health and psychology services. [72978/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address staffing and operational pressures within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Galway; the way in which continuity of care is being ensured for young people who age out of CAMHS at 18 years-of-age, particularly where appropriate adult mental health services are limited or unavailable. [67431/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

134. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address staffing and operational pressures within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Galway; the way in which continuity of care is being ensured for young people who age out of CAMHS at 18 years-of-age, particularly where appropriate adult mental health services are limited or unavailable. [67431/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to ensure the timely restoration of healthcare services and the rescheduling of appointments affected by the planned industrial action. [72989/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

186. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health the measures her Department is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to ensure the timely restoration of healthcare services and the rescheduling of appointments affected by the planned industrial action. [72989/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he intends to introduce a dedicated farm succession or retirement scheme to support generational renewal in agriculture; and the measures being considered to address barriers faced by young farmers in accessing land and taking over family farms. [70993/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

64. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he intends to introduce a dedicated farm succession or retirement scheme to support generational renewal in agriculture; and the measures being considered to address barriers faced by young farmers in accessing land and taking over family farms. [70993/26]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is considering to support farmers who may face fodder shortages as a result of the severe dry weather experienced during summer 2026. [70986/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

48. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is considering to support farmers who may face fodder shortages as a result of the severe dry weather experienced during summer 2026. [70986/26]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the impact of significant population growth in rural areas, including in County Galway, on policing requirements; and whether consideration has been given to the adequacy of current Garda numbers assigned to these areas in light of increased population levels and service demands. [70638/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

15. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has assessed the impact of significant population growth in rural areas, including in County Galway, on policing requirements; and whether consideration has been given to the adequacy of current Garda numbers assigned to these areas in light of increased population levels and service demands. [70638/26]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement his Department has had with stakeholders regarding the availability of long-term rental accommodation and the impact of short-term lets on supply. [69554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

350. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the engagement his Department has had with stakeholders regarding the availability of long-term rental accommodation and the impact of short-term lets on supply. [69554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines; and when he expects the updated guidelines to be published. [66295/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

154. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines; and when he expects the updated guidelines to be published. [66295/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is being used to showcase Galway and other regions outside Dublin; and the opportunities being provided for regional communities to participate in and benefit from Ireland’s Presidency. [67436/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

83. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is being used to showcase Galway and other regions outside Dublin; and the opportunities being provided for regional communities to participate in and benefit from Ireland’s Presidency. [67436/26]

Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for publishing the draft National Planning Statement on Wind Energy; the timeframe for the commencement of the public consultation; and the timeframe for its finalisation and implementation. [67428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

180. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for publishing the draft National Planning Statement on Wind Energy; the timeframe for the commencement of the public consultation; and the timeframe for its finalisation and implementation. [67428/26]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures her Department is taking to strengthen engagement between the Irish diaspora and regional communities such as Galway; and the way in which the Government is supporting regions to use their international and diaspora connections to generate economic, cultural and community opportunities. [67437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

48. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures her Department is taking to strengthen engagement between the Irish diaspora and regional communities such as Galway; and the way in which the Government is supporting regions to use their international and diaspora connections to generate economic, cultural and community opportunities. [67437/26]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on his Department's role in the proposed replacement of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers’ scheme and the move away from the current Primary Medical Certificate criteria towards a needs-based approach. [67435/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

174. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on his Department's role in the proposed replacement of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers’ scheme and the move away from the current Primary Medical Certificate criteria towards a needs-based approach. [67435/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in reducing the cost and improving the availability of public liability insurance for community and voluntary organisations, including sporting clubs; and whether he is satisfied that insurance reforms are resulting in lower premiums for these organisations. [67434/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

149. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in reducing the cost and improving the availability of public liability insurance for community and voluntary organisations, including sporting clubs; and whether he is satisfied that insurance reforms are resulting in lower premiums for these organisations. [67434/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been made available to local authorities to install, replace and update speed limit signage arising from changes to speed limits; and whether he is satisfied that local authorities have sufficient resources to carry out this work. [67260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

215. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been made available to local authorities to install, replace and update speed limit signage arising from changes to speed limits; and whether he is satisfied that local authorities have sufficient resources to carry out this work. [67260/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements and supports available to families caring for a person with a disability who will require lifelong care, in circumstances where the principal family carer dies, becomes seriously ill or is otherwise no longer capable of providing that care; the advance planning mechanisms that are available to such families; whether his Department works with other relevant Departments and agencies to ensure continuity of supports in such circumstances. [67261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

53. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection the arrangements and supports available to families caring for a person with a disability who will require lifelong care, in circumstances where the principal family carer dies, becomes seriously ill or is otherwise no longer capable of providing that care; the advance planning mechanisms that are available to such families; whether his Department works with other relevant Departments and agencies to ensure continuity of supports in such circumstances. [67261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection following the increases in the income disregards for the carer’s allowance means test, the next steps his Department intends to take towards the Programme for Government commitment to phase out the means test; the further changes to the income disregards or qualifying criteria that are being considered; and the timeframe for their introduction. [67262/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

110. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection following the increases in the income disregards for the carer’s allowance means test, the next steps his Department intends to take towards the Programme for Government commitment to phase out the means test; the further changes to the income disregards or qualifying criteria that are being considered; and the timeframe for their introduction. [67262/26]

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