Claire Kerrane TD
Sinn Féin · Roscommon-Galway constituency
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- 1069 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 302,576 in member payment records
- 31 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureFlood Risk Management
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a timeframe for a further update on efforts to end flooding at Lough Funshinagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureFlood Risk Management
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on OPW efforts to end flooding at Lough Funshinagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportPublic Transport
Asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that there is currently no local link or public transport service operating between Taughmaconnell, County Roscommon and Athlone, County Westmeath; if his Department is aware that funding was not made available in 2026 for such a service; if he will consider funding the service in 2027 given the lack of public transport options impacting residents, students and workers travelling between the two areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportTransport Costs
Asked the Minister for Transport if he will acknowledge the significant financial difficulties faced by many pensioners who rely on older vehicles due to the lack of affordable public transport alternatives in rural areas; the challenges they face in meeting the increasing costs of vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance and NCT requirements; and if he will consider introducing targeted supports or grants to assist older persons on fixed incomes to maintain roadworthy vehicles, given that existing incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles are beyond the financial reach of many pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of grants for accessible vehicles available from the NTA that have been approved in a county in each of the past three years; the way in which applications are chosen for this grant; and if the county can be considered in the upcoming round of grants giving ongoing issues (details supplied) for our most vulnerable citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseWork Permits
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on an employment permit for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseWork Permits
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on an employment permit for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeVisa Applications
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be made on a visa application (details supplied) where an Irish work permit is already granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeVisa Applications
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be made on a visa application (details supplied) where an Irish work permit is already granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenEU Funding
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the ESF+ EIST funding scheme under the gender equality stream; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenFamily Resource Centres
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if funding is available in her Department to fund the renovation of family resource centres, where a building has been identified to expand the service in a town (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Funding
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if funding is available in her Department to fund furniture, toys and outdoor equipment for early years services who have completed extensions to build capacity supporting them with high costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenEarly Childhood Care and Education
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 485 and 486 of 28 May 2026, if room closures, rather than the service overall closure has any impact on core funding payable; if in the case of a multi-room service where different rooms close at different times, almost on rotation, whether this breached core funding rules, given the service remains open but rooms are closed continually; if this impacts core funding payable; if not, if she will review this in terms of core funding given the impact it has on parents and children; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of applications that have been received for support under the Sustainability Fund within her Department in each of the years since it was introduced; the number in each year approved; and the associated monetary amount paid to each provider.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the nature of funding support sought under successful applications under the Sustainability Fund within her Department in each of the years since it was introduced.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenEarly Childhood Care and Education
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount set aside for the Sustainability Fund in her Department in each of the years since it was introduced; and the amount paid out in each of those years, in tabular form.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the grounds on which applications for funding under the Sustainability Fund were refused in each application since the fund was introduced.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedicinal Products
Asked the Minister for Health whether she intends to make a device (details supplied) reimbursable for people with diabetes type 2, as those with type 1 have access to reimbursement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthCommunity Development Projects
Asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a request from a local group (details supplied); if she will outline the consideration that has been given to making vacant HSE properties in Ballinasloe available for community/youth groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Records
Asked the Minister for Health the reason for the long delays being experienced by patients seeking to access their medical records given that under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure this timeframe is improved for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher EducationEducation Schemes
Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason an applicant (details supplied) was deemed ineligible for DARE on the basis of not having a diagnosis of dyslexia and therefore, not meeting the “evidence of disability criteria” specifically stated as “dyslexia/significant literacy difficulties, when the application included at least two references to the applicant’s dyslexia diagnosis; if this application can be reviewed on this basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseEmployment Data
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment his Department has made of the contribution of pubs to employment throughout the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportParking Provision
Asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to ensure compliance with parking in disabled parking bays for holders of the appropriate blue parking badge; to ensure those who have a badge and therefore, have a need for such parking facilities can access it; that there are consequences for those without the badges who use this parking and proper enforcement of rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWind Energy Guidelines
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the updated Wind Energy Guidelines will be published.; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWind Energy Guidelines
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when Ireland's planning framework for wind energy development will be brought fully into alignment with current European Union environmental obligations and jurisprudence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWind Energy Guidelines
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans within the new guidelines for enhanced protections for peatlands, blanket bogs and other environmentally sensitive habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWind Energy Guidelines
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans for the introduction of comprehensive cumulative impact assessment requirements for large-scale wind energy developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeEarly Childhood Care and Education
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department is engaged with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding potential reforms to Garda vetting and safeguarding-disclosure arrangements in the Early Years sector; and if he will outline the status of any such engagement.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenGuardians Ad Litem
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of employees in the National Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Service on the date of commencement, specifying the number of GALs employed nationally; and the total number of employees who are on secondment or career break from Tusla.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current waiting time for registration of new creches/early years services with Tusla; the number of applications waiting to be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Cards
Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question 1203 of 14 April 2026, in cases where the holders of the enhanced medical cards for survivors of industrial schools are on long waiting lists so see consultants in regard to the services covered under the enhanced medical, if there has been engagement with the HSE in relation to what this may mean for access to care for these survivors, if they will receive appointments more quickly; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSpecial Educational Needs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the deadline for applications for a letter of eligibility for developmental language disorder and speech sound disorder class is 1 October; when or the way in which this date was determined; if she will acknowledge this was not known by school principals, was not included in the relevant Circular (24/25) or correspondence from the NCSE; if she will review this deadline and respond to correspondence from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the roll-out of State-led childcare facilities; when the eight locations for this year will be chosen; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildren in Care
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will ensure increased investment in voluntary residential care services for children in the care of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the review of the childminding regulations will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenGuardians Ad Litem
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of practising guardians ad litem that will be part of the new national service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is concerned at the very small number of childminders who have registered with Tusla; the steps she will take to address the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenMother and Baby Homes
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the review of the mother and baby institutions payment scheme will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenPension Provisions
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the introduction of a State pension for foster carers; the engagement she had with the Minister for Social Protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingLocal Authorities
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he recognises the financial difficulties being faced by older persons and pensioners due to increases in rents under local authority differential rent schemes; if consideration will be given to introducing protections for pensioners and those on fixed incomes who are seeing their rents increase based on small increases to their social welfare income, including State pension, which may be their only income; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisability Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to advise who is responsible within her Department for the implementation of the EU Disability Card, if any organisations are involved in this process; the position regarding this; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenData Protection
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 393 of 29 January 2026, if a copy of Tusla’s Personal Data Breach Policy and Breach Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and new staff guidance on reporting data breaches can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChild and Family Agency
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of all recorded incidents of Tusla 'personal data breaches' for 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down for each recorded incident (details supplied).
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Facilities
Asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on fixing phone coverage issues in Portiuncula Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Cards
Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 1424 of 26 May 2026 and 1735 of 9 June 2026, as the question relates to medical card coverage, which comes under the Department of Health, and not the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, if she will consider seeking the extension of the medical card scheme to cover autism assessments for adults given the cost of such assessments can be a barrier for adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the lengthy waiting times for rheumatology outpatient appointments at Galway University Hospital; the steps being taken to reduce waiting lists for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain; and if she will provide an update on when a person (details supplied) who was placed on the rheumatology waiting list in October 2025, unable to work due to chronic pain, can expect to receive an appointment.
- June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for RuralDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when a decision will made on successful applications made under the scheme to support national organisations from 2026 to 2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportCost of Living Issues
Asked the Minister for Transport when payments under the road transporters support scheme will begin issuing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialParental Leave
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of extending the parent’s leave and benefit by one week.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated full year cost of one residential bed in the voluntary residential care service.
Dáil contributions
- June 30, 2026MotionChildcare Services: Motion [Private Members]
- June 23, 2026QuestionChildcare Services
- June 23, 2026QuestionChildren in Care
- June 23, 2026QuestionChildcare Services
- June 23, 2026QuestionGuardians Ad Litem
- June 23, 2026DebateState Bodies
- June 16, 2026DebateForestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
- June 09, 2026DebateGuardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026: Committee Stage
- May 28, 2026DebateStrategic Priorities Identified by the Chairpersons of the Boards of Tusla and the Adoption Authority of Ireland: Discussion
- May 26, 2026MotionCost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]
- May 26, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- May 20, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- May 07, 2026DebateSafety and Well-being of Children Online: Discussion (Resumed)
- April 30, 2026DebateSafety and Well-being of Children Online: Discussion (Resumed)
- April 29, 2026MotionFamily Law Transparency, Child Welfare, and Reform of the In Camera Rule: Motion [Private Members]
- April 28, 2026DebateChildren in Care
- April 23, 2026QuestionMother and Baby Homes
- April 23, 2026QuestionGuardians Ad Litem
- April 23, 2026QuestionMother and Baby Homes
- April 23, 2026QuestionCare Services
- April 16, 2026DebateState-Provided Childcare Places and Early Childcare Matters: Discussion (Resumed)
- April 15, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions