Cathy Bennett TD
Sinn Féin · Cavan-Monaghan constituency
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- 4 declared interest record(s)
- property/landlord public-record signal
- 248 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 66,970 in member payment records
- 31 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- July 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureCommon Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy.
- July 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Funding
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB incidence rate in 2019 and 2025; the amount spent by the State in support of its eradication; and the related new obligations which have been introduced since 2019.
- July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisabilities Assessments
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of the current wait list for an assessment of need (AON) in Cavan and Monaghan; the timeline for a person to be seen through an AON; the date of applications received are currently being assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureInformation and Communications Technology
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline the advice and support provided by his Department to other Departments or bodies under their aegis regarding the procurement of IT systems.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditurePublic Expenditure Policy
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline any deadline provided to Government departments regarding proposals to cut planned spending; and the timeframe in which it is intended to implement such cuts.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDiplomatic Representation
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her proposals to expand the Irish diplomatic footprint in areas with a growing diaspora community.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignImmigration Support Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her Department's engagements regarding facilitating easier return to Ireland for emigrants.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationThird Level Fees
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost of third level fees in the years 2024, 2025, 2026; his plans to reduce fees; and the timeframe in which such will be delivered.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeDomestic Violence
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which refuges will open in counties Cavan and Monaghan.
- July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeDomestic Violence
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of domestic violence refuge spaces within the State; the number of safe home units; and the number of each he intends to be operational by years end.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceEU Budgets
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount Ireland contributed to and received from the EU MFF in the years 2020 and 2025; and the projected amounts for 2027 and 2030.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceTax Data
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increases to the carbon tax he intends to introduce each year until 2030.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline his proposals and associated targets to deliver age friendly housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan.
- June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Cards
Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3144 of 14 April 2026, if she will reconsider if a person diagnosed with endometriosis could be considered for entitlement to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisabilities Assessments
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Cavan and Monaghan who received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2024 to date; and the number that did not.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her proposals to address the gap in levels of funding for childcare against the increased costs borne by providers.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Programmes
Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No’s. 2758, 2759, 2760, 2761 and 2762 of 14 April 2026, the mechanism by which a person can avail of the referenced community based team of the ADHA programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialChild Poverty
Asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline his targets regarding the eradication of child poverty; the steps he has taken in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSchool Meals Programme
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he will put in place to ensure that the Hot School Meals Programme supports local employment, delivers freshly prepared meals on a daily basis, and ensures the programme supports sustainability and local economic development across all eligible providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDriver Licences
Asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his efforts to simplify the process for returning emigrants to exchange US driver licences.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport further to the Strategic Rail Review, the timeframe in which it is intended to provide rail services in County Monaghan.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTourism Industry
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his proposals to support employment in the tourism sector.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseCross-Border Co-operation
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-border tourism.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in the State; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in County Monaghan; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in County Cavan; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TaoiseachDepartmental Staff
Asked the Taoiseach the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for DefenceDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Defence the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Transport the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for FinanceDepartmental Staff
Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for RuralDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to pay parity and pensions for caretakers and secretaries; if a resolution has been reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in operation in each county in each of the years 2020 to date, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport the target numbers for public electric vehicle chargers for each county in each of the years 2020 to 2030, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of EU transposition deadlines relevant to her Department in the years 2019 to date in 2026; if such deadlines were met; if not, the date by which they will be transposed; the value of any penalties incurred, by deadline and by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportPublic Transport
Asked the Minister for Transport if there are any agreements for cross-Border travel between transport services in this State and the North of Ireland regarding the use of public travel cards; if Leap cards, iLink cards, or other public transport smart cards are recognised in all 32 counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditurePublic Sector Staff
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of settlement agreements sanctioned by his Department which would need to comply with Circular 09/2018, in the years 2020 to date; the number of which contained a confidentiality clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- July 09, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- July 09, 2026DebateRaidió Teilifís Éireann - Exchequer Funding, Governance, Oversight and Reforms
- July 09, 2026DebateHealth (Provision of Contraception Prescribing Service in Retail Pharmacy Businesses) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- July 07, 2026DebatePostal and Telecommunications Services (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- July 07, 2026QuestionInformation and Communications Technology
- July 02, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- July 02, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2025: National Asset Management Agency
- June 30, 2026MotionChildcare Services: Motion [Private Members]
- June 25, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- June 25, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2024: Beaumont Hospital Board
- June 23, 2026DebateIsraeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
- June 23, 2026DebateDublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- June 23, 2026MotionDental and Orthodontic Services: Motion [Private Members]
- June 18, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 18, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- June 18, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2024: National Training Fund
- June 17, 2026MotionData Centres, Energy Use and Climate Change: Motion [Private Members]
- June 16, 2026DebateEngagement with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
- May 28, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- May 28, 2026StatementCompetition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024
- May 27, 2026MotionFiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty: Motion [Private Members]
- May 26, 2026MotionCost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]
- May 21, 2026StatementClimate Action Fund – Financial Statements 2024
- May 21, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- May 20, 2026DebateNational Treasury Management Agency (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 20, 2026MotionDefence and Neutrality: Motion [Private Members]
- May 19, 2026StatementNational Biodiversity Week: Statements
- May 19, 2026MotionEvictions and Rent Hikes: Motion [Private Members]
- May 19, 2026DebateNGOs Active in Sierra Leone and Liberia: Discussion
- May 14, 2026DebateIndustrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 14, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- May 14, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2024: National Treasury Management Agency
- May 14, 2026DebateIndustrial Development (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 12, 2026StatementInternational Nurses Day: Statements
- May 12, 2026DebatePeace Building in the Middle East, Reflecting on Ireland's Peace Process: Discussion
- May 07, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- May 07, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2024: National Oil Reserves Agency
- May 07, 2026StatementEurope Day: Statements
- May 06, 2026DebateBuilding Climate Resilience and Flood Risk Adaptation: Discussion (Resumed)
- May 06, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- April 30, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- April 30, 2026StatementFinancial Statements 2024: Children's Health Ireland and the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board
- April 30, 2026StatementSupports for Hauliers and Supply Chains: Statements
- April 29, 2026DebateDriver Licences
- April 28, 2026DebateThe GAA's Work Internationally and with the Diaspora: Engagement with the Gaelic Athletic Association
- April 23, 2026DebateBusiness of Committee
- April 23, 2026DebateHospital Insourcing Funding Arrangements: Discussion
- April 22, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 22, 2026StatementPost European Council Meeting: Statements
- April 21, 2026QuestionAmbulance Service