David Maxwell TD
Fine Gael · Cavan-Monaghan constituency
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Parliamentary questions
- May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingCommercial Rates
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has considered introducing measures to support riding centres in meeting commercial rates liabilities, including the possibility of subsidising such centres or reclassifying them as agricultural rather than commercial; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of proposals to acquire lands adjacent to a school (details supplied); to confirm whether her Department is engaged in discussions regarding the potential purchase of these lands; whether funding has been identified for such an acquisition; whether this would facilitate the provision of additional facilities, including a sports hall given the built at the school will be for the betterment of school students for generations to come.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Amalgamation
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied); the current status of discussions with the respective school patrons and Boards of Management; the proposed timeline for any decision on amalgamation; and the steps her Department is taking to support this process.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Accommodation
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the additional school accommodation project for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the next stages of delivery; when further correspondence will issue to the school community, in light of the fact that funding has been formally approved by her Department and planning permission has been granted by Monaghan County Council, and given that the project has been ongoing since 2023.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of proposals to acquire lands adjacent to a school (details supplied); if her Department is engaged in discussions regarding the potential purchase of these lands; whether funding has been identified for such an acquisition; and whether this would facilitate the provision of additional facilities, including a sports hall, at the school.; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- May 28, 2026QuestionPublic Expenditure Policy
- May 28, 2026QuestionPublic Expenditure Policy
- May 28, 2026QuestionSchools Building Projects
- May 28, 2026QuestionDepartmental Budgets
- May 26, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- May 21, 2026DebateVacant Properties
- May 21, 2026BillreportReport on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the Revised General Scheme of the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill: Motion
- May 19, 2026DebateEngagement with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
- May 14, 2026QuestionLegal Aid
- May 06, 2026DebateBuilding Climate Resilience and Flood Risk Adaptation: Discussion (Resumed)
- April 30, 2026QuestionRoad Safety
- April 29, 2026DebateEnabling the Growth of the Credit Union Movement: Engagement with the Irish League of Credit Unions
- April 28, 2026DebatePetition on Mandatory Mental Health Breaks in Schools: Mr. Jonathan Howe
- April 28, 2026DebateSeaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion
- April 23, 2026QuestionTeacher Training
- April 23, 2026QuestionEducation Costs
- April 23, 2026QuestionSchool Transport
- April 23, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 23, 2026QuestionSpecial Educational Needs
- April 21, 2026DebatePetition on the Right not to Attend Religious Instruction in School: Discussion
- April 21, 2026DebateCross-Border Trade and Business: Discussion
- April 16, 2026QuestionStrategic Infrastructure
- April 16, 2026QuestionFlood Relief Schemes
- April 16, 2026QuestionProposed Legislation
- April 14, 2026DebateSea Fisheries Protection and Legislative Framework for Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority: Discussion (Resumed)