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Robert O'Donoghue

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  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present

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Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he has considered legislation to require providers of subscription television services to supply subscriber information to the issuing agent under section 145 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 for the purpose of identifying unlicensed premises; and whether his Department has sought the views of the Data Protection Commission on such a measure. [73075/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

474. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he has considered legislation to require providers of subscription television services to supply subscriber information to the issuing agent under section 145 of the Broadcasting Act 2009 for the purpose of identifying unlicensed premises; and whether his Department has sought the views of the Data Protection Commission on such a measure. [73075/26]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department intends to review the operation of household or family means-testing arrangements affecting disabled adults who reside with parents or other family members; whether consideration is being given to assessing only the disabled person’s own income for the purposes of disability-related income supports; and the timeline for any such review. [73127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

534. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department intends to review the operation of household or family means-testing arrangements affecting disabled adults who reside with parents or other family members; whether consideration is being given to assessing only the disabled person’s own income for the purposes of disability-related income supports; and the timeline for any such review. [73127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the most recent estimate of the television licence evasion rate and of the annual revenue forgone; and the corresponding estimates for each of the years 2019 to 2025. [73073/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

475. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the most recent estimate of the television licence evasion rate and of the annual revenue forgone; and the corresponding estimates for each of the years 2019 to 2025. [73073/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether, under the multi-annual funding arrangement for RTÉ agreed in 2024, the amount paid to RTÉ under section 123(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 is calculated as the difference between a fixed total funding figure and television licence fee receipts; if so, whether any increase in licence fee receipts arising from improved compliance would reduce the Exchequer contribution rather than increase total funding to RTÉ. [73072/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

476. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether, under the multi-annual funding arrangement for RTÉ agreed in 2024, the amount paid to RTÉ under section 123(3) of the Broadcasting Act 2009 is calculated as the difference between a fixed total funding figure and television licence fee receipts; if so, whether any increase in licence fee receipts arising from improved compliance would reduce the Exchequer contribution rather than increase total funding to RTÉ. [73072/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the €500 cost of disability payment, announced as a permanent payment in Budget 2027, will be placed on a statutory basis through legislation to guarantee its continuation in future years; whether the rate will be reviewed and increased in line with inflation and evidence on the actual additional costs of disability; and the further changes to the payment that are being considered. [73140/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

520. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the €500 cost of disability payment, announced as a permanent payment in Budget 2027, will be placed on a statutory basis through legislation to guarantee its continuation in future years; whether the rate will be reviewed and increased in line with inflation and evidence on the actual additional costs of disability; and the further changes to the payment that are being considered. [73140/26]

Question· writtenPQ 611asked

611. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed refurbishment of Lusk Garda Station; the current status of the project; whether the Office of Public Works and Garda Estate Management have completed their review of the works required following the 2024 tender process; the current estimated cost of the refurbishment; whether funding has been identified within the available budget; and if he will provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of the works. [72648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

611. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed refurbishment of Lusk Garda Station; the current status of the project; whether the Office of Public Works and Garda Estate Management have completed their review of the works required following the 2024 tender process; the current estimated cost of the refurbishment; whether funding has been identified within the available budget; and if he will provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of the works. [72648/26]

Question· writtenPQ 478asked

478. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the selection process, given that applications closed on 12 May 2026, when payments under the scheme are expected to commence; whether payments will be backdated to September 2026 as announced; and when successful applicants can expect to receive their first payment. [73108/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

478. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme will be notified of the outcome of the selection process, given that applications closed on 12 May 2026, when payments under the scheme are expected to commence; whether payments will be backdated to September 2026 as announced; and when successful applicants can expect to receive their first payment. [73108/26]

Question· writtenPQ 596asked

596. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration he has given to the impact of the recent High Court ruling on the application of commercial rates to agricultural buildings used for essential crop storage and handling; whether he recognises the additional financial burden this could place on growers and other farmers already facing significant input and production costs; and the supports or exemptions are available to affected growers. [71734/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

596. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the consideration he has given to the impact of the recent High Court ruling on the application of commercial rates to agricultural buildings used for essential crop storage and handling; whether he recognises the additional financial burden this could place on growers and other farmers already facing significant input and production costs; and the supports or exemptions are available to affected growers. [71734/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the current forestry programme has been a success; and if he will detail the metrics to support his position, in tabular form. [70306/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

19. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the current forestry programme has been a success; and if he will detail the metrics to support his position, in tabular form. [70306/26]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason private supervised-access providers, including an organisation (details supplied), can continue to be used under court orders where a State agency has raised safeguarding concerns and ceased using the provider; the regulation and oversight that applies to such providers; whether courts are notified of safeguarding or vetting concerns; the reason no State supervised-access service exists; and whether the use of Garda branding by private providers is authorised. [70395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

521. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason private supervised-access providers, including an organisation (details supplied), can continue to be used under court orders where a State agency has raised safeguarding concerns and ceased using the provider; the regulation and oversight that applies to such providers; whether courts are notified of safeguarding or vetting concerns; the reason no State supervised-access service exists; and whether the use of Garda branding by private providers is authorised. [70395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 486asked

486. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position Ireland is taking on the Commission’s proposed EFSA-based allometric approach to space allowances in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports retaining species and category-specific k-values without reducing allowances for shorter journeys, applying the same science-based approach regardless of journey duration and using the allometric equation across the full weight range, including animals under 25 kg, to ensure sufficient space for balance, posture and, where appropriate, rest. [70298/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

486. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position Ireland is taking on the Commission’s proposed EFSA-based allometric approach to space allowances in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports retaining species and category-specific k-values without reducing allowances for shorter journeys, applying the same science-based approach regardless of journey duration and using the allometric equation across the full weight range, including animals under 25 kg, to ensure sufficient space for balance, posture and, where appropriate, rest. [70298/26]

Question· writtenPQ 484asked

484. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the maximum journey times Ireland is advocating for each species/animal category in negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports substantially reducing journey times in line with evidence that animals should be transported for the shortest possible time; if Ireland supports a science-based limit regardless of purpose; if total journey time should run from loading to final unloading, including ferries, periods when animals remain in vehicles; and whether limits should reflect cumulative risks such as stress, fatigue, hunger and thirst. [70241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

484. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the maximum journey times Ireland is advocating for each species/animal category in negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation; if Ireland supports substantially reducing journey times in line with evidence that animals should be transported for the shortest possible time; if Ireland supports a science-based limit regardless of purpose; if total journey time should run from loading to final unloading, including ferries, periods when animals remain in vehicles; and whether limits should reflect cumulative risks such as stress, fatigue, hunger and thirst. [70241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received advice from the NTA on fixed or discounted fares set through app-based taxi dispatch platforms; whether the current Taxi Regulation Legislation adequately covers such pricing models; whether regulatory or legislative changes are being considered; and whether the impact on driver income and the sustainability of the taxi sector will be examined. [69801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

45. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport whether he has received advice from the NTA on fixed or discounted fares set through app-based taxi dispatch platforms; whether the current Taxi Regulation Legislation adequately covers such pricing models; whether regulatory or legislative changes are being considered; and whether the impact on driver income and the sustainability of the taxi sector will be examined. [69801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 650asked

650. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for the HSE to procure ADHD assessments from suitably qualified independent providers to reduce national waiting lists; the number of providers contracted for child and adult ADHD assessments; the ways providers can apply to participate; whether further panels or procurement competitions are planned; and the professional and multidisciplinary requirements providers must meet. [70360/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

650. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place for the HSE to procure ADHD assessments from suitably qualified independent providers to reduce national waiting lists; the number of providers contracted for child and adult ADHD assessments; the ways providers can apply to participate; whether further panels or procurement competitions are planned; and the professional and multidisciplinary requirements providers must meet. [70360/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for requiring a school (details supplied) to have 272 pupils enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year to retain its 11th teacher given the threshold for retaining 11 teachers for the 2027-2028 school year is understood to be 261 pupils; and the consideration that has been given to projected enrolment, ongoing housing development and the impact of significantly increased class sizes on pupils’ educational experience and wellbeing. [69832/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

199. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for requiring a school (details supplied) to have 272 pupils enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year to retain its 11th teacher given the threshold for retaining 11 teachers for the 2027-2028 school year is understood to be 261 pupils; and the consideration that has been given to projected enrolment, ongoing housing development and the impact of significantly increased class sizes on pupils’ educational experience and wellbeing. [69832/26]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the formal complaints mechanisms available to residents of emergency accommodation where they have concerns regarding the conduct of accommodation providers or staff (details supplied); if complaints can be made directly to the relevant local authority, the regional homeless executive or his Department; the procedure for investigating such complaints; the expected timeframe for a response; and whether complaints are recorded centrally. [70016/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

357. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of the formal complaints mechanisms available to residents of emergency accommodation where they have concerns regarding the conduct of accommodation providers or staff (details supplied); if complaints can be made directly to the relevant local authority, the regional homeless executive or his Department; the procedure for investigating such complaints; the expected timeframe for a response; and whether complaints are recorded centrally. [70016/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will consider mandatory follow-up of sale-based terminations, including requiring the former tenant to be offered the tenancy back where the sale does not proceed. [70336/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

380. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will consider mandatory follow-up of sale-based terminations, including requiring the former tenant to be offered the tenancy back where the sale does not proceed. [70336/26]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm, whether the Government is reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s State pension (contributory); whether this will be considered as part of Budget 2027; whether consideration will be given to excluding this pension from the calculation that reduces a working recipient’s tax credits and rate band; and if no change is planned, the reason this payment remains taxable while a number of other DSP payments are exempt. [70344/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

119. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to confirm, whether the Government is reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s State pension (contributory); whether this will be considered as part of Budget 2027; whether consideration will be given to excluding this pension from the calculation that reduces a working recipient’s tax credits and rate band; and if no change is planned, the reason this payment remains taxable while a number of other DSP payments are exempt. [70344/26]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation, increasingly frequent extreme heat events, the position Ireland is taking on proposed temperature requirements; and if Ireland supports species/category-specific temperature ranges based on EFSA evidence (details supplied). [70328/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

488. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the context of negotiations on revising the EU Animal Transport Regulation, increasingly frequent extreme heat events, the position Ireland is taking on proposed temperature requirements; and if Ireland supports species/category-specific temperature ranges based on EFSA evidence (details supplied). [70328/26]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints or disclosures received by An Garda Síochána to date in 2026 relating to sex-for-rent arrangements following the enactment of the new legislation; the number of cases referred for investigation or prosecution for such incidents; and if he will provide a breakdown by Garda division where available. [69836/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

420. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints or disclosures received by An Garda Síochána to date in 2026 relating to sex-for-rent arrangements following the enactment of the new legislation; the number of cases referred for investigation or prosecution for such incidents; and if he will provide a breakdown by Garda division where available. [69836/26]

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