Eamon Scanlon TD
Fianna Fáil · Sligo-Leitrim constituency
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- 9 declared interest record(s)
- property/landlord public-record signal
- 474 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 69,790 in member payment records
- 33 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSpecial 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 HealthPatient 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 DefenceNaval 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 HealthHousing 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 RuralDepartmental 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 CulturePension 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 HousingHousing 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationSchool 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 EducationCapital 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 EducationCapital 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 EducationSchools 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 EducationSchools 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 JusticeResidency 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 AgricultureAgriculture 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 HealthHealthcare 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 ForeignPassport 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 HealthHealth 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 EducationStudent 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 ClimateConstruction 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 ClimateConstruction 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 HealthHealth 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 SocialDepartmental 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 HealthHealth 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 EducationFurther 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 ExpenditureDepartmental 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 EducationSchools 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.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the current method of teacher allocation for primary schools, given that allocations are based on the previous year’s enrolment figures; if she will consider adopting a system that uses projected enrolment numbers in situations where schools are experiencing significant growth and large incoming junior Infant cohorts; the reasons for the delayed release of this year’s staffing schedule; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the redevelopment of a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the reason for the continued growth in the waiting list for home support services in County Leitrim; the current number of people awaiting home support in the HSE West and North-West region; the measures the Department and the HSE are taking to address staffing shortages; the expected impact of the increased home care allocation in Budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealthcare Policy
Asked the Minister for Health the reason the Model of Care for Women with Endometriosis has not yet been fully implemented nationwide; the funding and staffing commitments her Department will make in 2026 to ensure equitable access to advanced endometriosis services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for DefenceNaval Service
Asked the Minister for Defence whether Galway is under active consideration as a site for the proposed west coast Naval Service base referenced in the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030; the criteria being applied in evaluating potential locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of eligible households in Sligo that are currently unable to progress through the local authority tenant-in-situ scheme due to funding constraints; the reason additional funding has not yet been provided to allow these acquisitions to proceed; the expected timeline for restoring or increasing Sligo County Council’s allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthSocial Welfare Benefits
Asked the Minister for Health the reason persons eligible for the free travel scheme are required to pay a €4 daily charge when using HSE transport services; the policy reasons for excluding HSE transport from the free travel pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health to clarify whether there is currently any adult speech and language therapist assigned to County Leitrim, noting that adult speech and language therapy services are available in Sligo, Donegal and west Cavan but are not accessible to adults in Leitrim; if no such post exists, when an adult speech and language therapist will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateDepartmental Regulations
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of appeals received under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSpecial Educational Needs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to support a person (details supplied) who has significant communication needs and unique academic abilities; if funding for a bespoke education or learning support package can be accessed through the fund for students with disabilities or any other scheme; the process by which such supports may be applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the tenant-in-situ scheme will be operational again for local authorities to purchase houses for families facing eviction; the amount of funding which has been allocated to Sligo County Council for the scheme in 2026; the amount of funding which has been allocated to Leitrim County Council for the scheme in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will publish the Social Housing Delivery Action Plan targets for each local authority for the period 2026–2030, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the Housing Delivery Action Plan, the proportion of social housing delivery targets required to be met through the use of ‘Modern Methods of Construction’; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeNaturalisation Applications
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the consideration by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Petitions of Petition P00041/25, "Fair Citizenship: 3 Years for Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in Ireland", which proposes that years spent in Ireland under temporary protection should count towards the residency requirement for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisability Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason several therapist vacancies remain unadvertised in CHO1 children’s disability network teams (details supplied); when these posts will be advertised and filled; the reason a senior physiotherapist post, vacated in July 2025, has not yet been advertised or filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of an MS community worker in the Sligo-Leitrim area, which is currently the only region in the State without access to this community work service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 14, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- June 11, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 09, 2026DebateProposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore Fishermans Association (Resumed)
- May 13, 2026DebateFindings of the 2026 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland
- May 12, 2026QuestionStudent Accommodation
- May 06, 2026DebateTax Code
- April 21, 2026DebateImpact of Climate Change on Fish Stocks: Discussion
- April 16, 2026DebateAnnual Report of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces 2025: Discussion