Keira Keogh TD

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of challenges being faced by forestry civil servants who were informed that all their entitlements would transfer over when Coillte became a Semi-State body in 1989 and the difficulties they are experiencing when accessing increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures his Department is considering to assist households facing high energy costs as winter approaches, particularly in rural counties such as Mayo where many households remain reliant on oil and solid fuels; and if he will make a statement on this matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps his Department is taking to ensure that the current State pension provides an adequate income for older persons in view of the cost of living pressures that pensioners are reporting, particularly for pensioners living in rural areas; and if he will make a full statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to introduce effective safety measures at rail level crossings in an effort to protect individuals from further tragic accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the introduction of catering services, particularly on long services, such as the Mayo to Dublin; and if he will make a full statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Tobacco Free Ireland Policy Review; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures she is considering in budget 2027 to expand childcare capacity, particularly in rural areas experiencing significant shortages of places; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has assessed the impact that the lack of affordable childcare could have on labour market participation, particularly among women; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the evaluation of school transport pilot projects that took place in the 2025/2026 school year; if further pilot projects are planned for County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the treatment pathways the HSE offers to those who have received an adult ADHD private diagnosis in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Mayo adult ADHD hub; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a catering trolley for the Mayo-Dublin railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is exploring sustainable solutions for industrial cooling; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to assist communities in dealing with heatwaves, and periods of drought; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for those who are living with Friedreich's ataxia following the most recent HSE Drugs Group monthly meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special education teachers and SNAs allocated to schools in County Mayo for the past three years; if further increases are planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering targeted incentives to attract and retain teachers in rural schools in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Defence the resources that have been provided to support the Defence Forces' capacity in the event of extreme weather; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to improve access to mental health and wellbeing supports for current and former Defence Forces personnel; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has had any engagement regarding exploration interest near the Inishkea Islands in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Inishkea Island's exploratory licence; the reason this licence was extended to 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department is considering any changes to the six month backdate rule that exists within applications for domiciliary care allowance, in view of the difficulties it may present when an applicant seeks a backdate for a different payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if there are job vacancies for physiotherapy services in Mayo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the wait times for patients who have been referred for physiotherapy services in Mayo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on her Department's engagement with parents of children who they suspect suffer from PANS-PANDAS; the measures her Department is taking to develop guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health whether additional ambulance resources or bases are planned for Mayo to address long travel distances and rural geography; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to improve access to crisis mental health services in rural areas of Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when an SNA application for a school (details supplied) will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether current enrolment at a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be taken into account in advance of September 2026 given the school now meets the relevant staffing threshold, rather than the use of 30 September 2025 figures; if a revised allocation will be approved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any mechanism exists to revise a staffing decision in cases such as a school (details supplied) in County Mayo where enrolment has increased after the appeals process concluded and now meets the required threshold for an additional teaching post; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she retains any discretion to review or amend a staffing allocation for a school such as a school (details supplied) in County Mayo where new enrolment data demonstrates that the criteria for an additional teacher are now satisfied, notwithstanding the previous decision of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the average processing times for passport applications in County Mayo over the past 12 months; the steps being taken to reduce delays during peak periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to ensure Ireland’s priorities, particularly rural development and regional trade, are represented in EU negotiations; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has assessed barriers faced by rural students in Mayo in accessing higher education, including transport, accommodation, and digital connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports available for individuals who wish to undertake further remote study in their field, in view of the fact that many may wish to specialise/retrain while maintaining their post in the West of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Local Government Task Force Report will be available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health when she expects the recruitment freeze for physician associates to end; the supports available for physician associates during this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the additional support that will be provided to Mayo County Council to accelerate the delivery of turnkey and direct-build housing projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed infrastructure constraints, such as water and wastewater capacity, which may be limiting housing development in Mayo; if so, the measures his Department is taking to address these constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to an individual who wishes to have their TY Online Driver Education Programme considered for the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans to extend the cost rental scheme to County Mayo in view of the amount of persons that do not qualify for social housing but find themselves homeless and unable to afford market rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department plans to review boundaries in advance of the 2029 Local Election; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that are available for PhD researchers who wish to avail of funding in the discipline of humanities, who may have previously availed of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans within his Department to expand remote-work training and supports for jobseekers in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the impact of inflation and cost of living on the real value of the carer’s allowance and disability allowance, particularly for recipients who experience a different cost of living due to the cost of their disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be allocated to Mayo County Council and other local authorities to address the backlog of road maintenance in the event of storms and other severe weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on safety improvement measures taken by his Department for regional and local roads in County Mayo, particularly those identified as collision blackspots; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the guidelines for wind farms will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider measures to strengthen the sustainability of local and regional media outlets serving rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the level of funding allocated by his Department to arts organisations and cultural venues in Mayo over the past three years, by amount given and group/organisation, in tabular form; the further supports planned for rural arts development; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection if he expects increases to the household benefits package, particularly in relation to household utilities in view of increased bills; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the roll out of the summer programme in Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the Diabetes Strategy; if it will be delivered in its intended timeframe; if it will be given increased resources to ensure delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason previously approved funding for a single classroom in a school (details supplied) has been cancelled; if it will be reinstated; if so, when this will occur.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review an application (details supplied) for school transport.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of people in each county who are availing of the rent-a-room scheme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision on an application for family reunification will be reached (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the training in place to support the Garda with applicants who wish to use passport paper forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there are supports available to a designated special school to purchase a specialised vehicle to transport students to and from the school; if this will be considered as part of pre-budget talks for inclusion as a right of additional needs children to have access to their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he anticipates any changes to the two-year time limit for the initiation of a medical negligence claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has visited any special emergency arrangements; if not, if she plans to; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has visited any TUSLA offices; if not, if she plans to; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has assessed gaps in support services for victims of gender-based violence in Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline measures to improve access to legal aid services for people in rural areas of Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of calls for an increase to income tax exemption limits for those over 65 years of age; and if his Department is taking steps to address these calls; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on RSV Immunisation Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she is considering an expert psychiatric service to be available on 24-hour basis to individuals who may require it, rather than a service only provided through accident and emergency departments; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to support engagement between service providers and service users and their families to enhance the delivery of targeted supports to service users and provide a more impactful service overall; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the steps her Department is taking to consider the provision of mental health service access for people aged 65 years and older, acknowledging that needs extend beyond just dementia care; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the potential extension of paternity leave beyond the two weeks currently legislated for; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he expects rates for solar panel grants to increase; if such an increase will be available retrospectively to applications that are approved under the current rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport when applications for the safe routes to school under the active travel scheme will open; the timelines expected for the project to be completed; the amount of funding expected to be awarded to each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to support the NTA to increase efficiency throughout the life span of each individual Active Travel Project, to ensure that projects are delivered in a timely manner and without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the steps his Department is taking towards reform of the deemed disposal rules on ETFs, in an effort to level the playing field for ordinary investors; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider extending the VAT reduction that is applied to the hospitality sector to include the beauty industry, given that beauty salons were classified under hospitality during the Covid-19 closures, and also taking into account that the 9% VAT rate applied to hairdressers will not be applicable to beauty salons who do not offer this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a primary school (details supplied) that is awaiting a decision for works to be carried out under the emergency works scheme will receive approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to amend the croí cónaithe grant process so that applicants may draw down funds on the basis of a completion certificate issued by a local qualified engineer, rather than being required to submit all receipts prior to payment; if his Department will carry out audits requiring applicants to retain all receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1407 of 14 April 2026, when a decision will be made on the redesignation of a class (details supplied)

Asked the Minister for Health when a long-awaited post (details supplied) will be officially advertised in County Mayo following its announcement in December 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider targeted supports for family-run and seasonal businesses in Mayo that are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations, in view of the fact that these businesses are often the backbone of the economy in rural areas and require support year round; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports being provided to attract employment to rural towns in Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services in County Mayo rather than as a transport option to islands, in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services in County Mayo rather than as a transport option to islands, in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the options available for adult service users (details supplied) to access transport to their day services in County Mayo to ensure attendance, safety and equal access.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the next round of funding will open under the capital grant scheme for playgrounds and recreation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has considered the particular challenges associated with the current school transport criteria in rural areas such as County Mayo, including the local nuances associated with feeder schools and geographical distances; the measures her Department is taking to address these challenges; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has reviewed DEIS eligibility for schools in Mayo experiencing disadvantage but not currently included in the programme; the reasons for their exclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she plans to allocate additional therapy staff to disability services in Mayo to address gaps in occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychology; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to expand affordable childcare places in rural communities in Mayo where demand exceeds supply; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the supports for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to support vulnerable groups when they wish to access solar PV schemes for medically vulnerable customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of the new vehicle adaptation scheme, in view of its knock-on effects for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered launching a public service obligation service in place of the recent cancellation of Expressway services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the OPW will allow the Tranche 2 list of OPW flood schemes to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 4 March 2026, for an update on the extension of this scheme; the size of increase to the scheme’s capacity; when it can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available for special schools with regard to funding for transport for students to and from the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made on the redesignation of a class (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average turn around times for the Croí Cónaithe scheme in all applicable local authorities in the State for the last three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of CPO completions in each local authority in the State for the last three years; and the average time taken to complete these CPOs, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how long it takes, on average, for a local authority to make a decision on an application for social housing in each local authority in the State, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions for dog fouling in Ireland in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions for dog fouling that took place in County Mayo in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an animal welfare officer will be appointed in County Mayo; when they will be appointed; and if one will not be appointed, the reasons for this; and the way in which Mayo is expected to manage concerns about animal welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to support farmers in view of the challenges they are facing with regard to increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the measures her Department is taking to support elderly parents who are providing care for their adult children with disabilities, in view of the concerns they are experiencing as they get older; and if she will make a statement on the matter.