Eamon Scanlon TD

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Parliamentary questions

• July 08, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Bus Éireann

  Asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the feasibility of introducing a direct scheduled Bus Éireann service between Sligo and Athlone; the assessment undertaken to date on the demand for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public Expenditure
  National Development Plan

  Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 3 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Transport
  Departmental Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Transport if a late application (details supplied) under the road transports support scheme can be accepted in circumstances where the applicant missed the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public Expenditure
  An Garda Síochána

  Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the timelines and funding for the delivery of the proposed new Garda station in Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Public Expenditure
  An Garda Síochána

  Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the new Garda station in Tubbercurry, County Sligo; whether agreement has been reached with An Garda Síochána on the space allocation required to allow the submission of the Part IX planning application to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• July 07, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Medicinal Products

  Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to expedite the assessment and approval of belzutifan for patients with Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease to ensure timely access for eligible patients; if she will engage with clinicians and patient groups regarding barriers to access; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Departmental Reports

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on the West Bank at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• July 02, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Departmental Reports

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on Ukraine at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Special Educational Needs

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the long waiting lists for NEPS assessments, noting that some schools with over 200 pupils receive only two assessments per year; and if she will outline the actions being taken to tackle the shortage of NEPS assessments in schools.

• July 01, 2026PQ to Minister for Housing
  Housing Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the fresh start principle within the local authority purchase and renovation loan scheme, in light of cases where families had to sell a previous home due to the disability-related needs of a child; if he will consider extending eligibility so that such families are not excluded from accessing finance needed to renovate derelict or vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for Culture
  Arts Funding

  Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect notification regarding the basic income for the arts scheme 2026–2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 30, 2026PQ to Minister for Rural
  Departmental Policies

  Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the engagement his Department has had with representative bodies regarding measures to support the sustainability of community pubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for Finance
  Departmental Policies

  Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he plans to further increase the Government expenditure ceiling for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for Housing
  Housing Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his expectations for starter home supports in 2026 in light of the significant increase in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for Housing
  Housing Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on affordable home delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 25, 2026PQ to Minister for Agriculture
  Legislative Measures

  Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support and expedite the progression of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 24, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Social Welfare Appeals

  Asked the Minister for Social Protection when a final decision is expected regarding a partial capacity review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 23, 2026PQ to Minister for Children
  Childcare Services

  Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the action being taken to reduce the cost of childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Special Educational Needs

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will issue regarding an SNA appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Patient Files

  Asked the Minister for Health the current estimated timeframe for the release of medical records in the case of a person (details supplied).

• June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Defence
  Naval Service

  Asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base in the North West for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Housing Provision

  Asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to expand housing provision for young people with additional needs in Manorhamilton; whether discussions have taken place with Leitrim County Council regarding the potential purchase of properties (details supplied) in the town to accommodate members of the National Learning Network; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Rural
  Departmental Data

  Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will consider increasing financial support to an organisation (details supplied); the level of funding provided to the organisation under his Department’s schemes in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Culture
  Pension Provisions

  Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the An Post superannuation scheme; the agreed pension increases for An Post workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for Housing
  Housing Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if will urgently sanction additional funding to Sligo County Council to enable the reopening of the housing adaptation grant scheme to Priority 2 and 3 applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  School Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding plans for additional accommodation at a post-primary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Capital Expenditure Programme

  Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding a minor works capital application (details supplied) which has been with his Department since 2022; the expected timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 27, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Capital Expenditure Programme

  Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding plans for additional accommodation at a site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Schools Building Projects

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans regarding the potential acquisition of care centre building (details supplied) to support the future development and expansion of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Schools Building Projects

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when stage 2 of the multi-million euro extension project for special needs classrooms, sensory spaces, and enhanced learning support facilities at a school (details supplied) will be advanced; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Justice
  Residency Permits

  Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will expediate an Irish residence permit application (details supplied), given its impact on the completion of a property purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Agriculture
  Agriculture Schemes

  Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the exclusion of young farmers from the traditional farm buildings grant scheme due to the requirement to be in ACRES or the organic farming scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Healthcare Policy

  Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 917 of 6 May 2026, the reason individuals (details supplied) in County Sligo who attend day care centres are being charged a €4 daily fee for using HSE funded transport operated by the Local Link; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 21, 2026PQ to Minister for Foreign
  Passport Services

  Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the requirement for widowed or bereaved parents to resubmit death certificates and sworn affidavits each time a child's passport is renewed; if she will consider introducing a once off verification system in order that these documents are only provided once unless family circumstances change; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Service Executive

  Asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the HSE urgently prioritises a conclusion to the skyclarys (omaveloxolone) reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, which currently can be classed as having an ‘unmet need’ as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; her views on whether the current delay aligns with the "equitable access" promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Student Accommodation

  Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to address the accommodation difficulties at ATU Sligo; to provide an update on the purchase of a 16 acre site near the ATU Sligo campus that was earmarked for student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for Climate
  Construction Industry

  Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the Government's proposed Circularity Roadmap for the Construction Sector; when it is proposed to publish it; if it will set out regulations underpinned by primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for Climate
  Construction Industry

  Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 21 April 2026, the way in which and where this engagement is taking place (details supplied); the way companies engaged in the manufacture of building materials with the use of mainly recycled components can engage with the authors and/or Government to feed into the preparation of the circularity road map; if there is or was an open call for submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services

  Asked the Minister for Health the reason service users are charged a €4 daily charge when using HSE transport to day services in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• April 30, 2026PQ to Minister for Social
  Departmental Data

  Asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason employers must complete weekly INTREO forms for part-time employees despite the availability of RPN data; if he will review this duplication of reporting requirements with a view to reducing administrative burdens on employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• April 30, 2026PQ to Minister for Health
  Health Services Staff

  Asked the Minister for Health the reason there is currently no staff welfare officer available in the north west region; when this post became vacant; and if there are plans, and a timeline, in place to fill this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

• April 30, 2026PQ to Minister for Further and Higher Education
  Further and Higher Education

  Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify whether SOLAS plans to increase the duration of machinery-related training courses; if so, the assessment that has been made of the impact on employers who must release and pay staff while attending such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for Public Expenditure
  Departmental Funding

  Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the timelines and funding for the delivery of the proposed new Garda station in Sligo, noting that a site was purchased with public funds in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for Education
  Schools Building Projects

  Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed classroom extension at a school (details supplied); the reasons for the delays in the progression of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Dáil contributions

• July 07, 2026Question
  National Development Plan
• June 24, 2026Questions
  Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
• June 24, 2026Debate
  Priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• June 23, 2026Debate
  School Enrolments
• June 11, 2026Questions
  Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
• June 09, 2026Debate
  Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore Fishermans Association (Resumed)
• May 13, 2026Debate
  Findings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland
• May 12, 2026Question
  Student Accommodation
• May 06, 2026Debate
  Tax Code
• April 21, 2026Debate
  Impact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion
• April 16, 2026Debate
  Annual Report of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces 2025: Discussion