Martin Kenny TD
Sinn Féin · Sligo-Leitrim constituency
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- 1 declared interest record(s)
- 1506 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 304,024 in member payment records
- 34 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a route can be added to the pilot scheme for school transport (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 930 of 26 May 2026, if his Department can clarify the activity class on the 112,460 BISS applications for 2026 that are not referred to in this question response; and if they have met the 0.1LU/Ha.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 930 of 26 May 2026, for the 8,691 BISS applications for 2026 that were identified in this response and excluding multiple entry cases, the total area claimed in each category; and the ID the average area claimed per applicant in each category.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Licences
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of licences that have been approved for importing/exporting poultry litter from the north of Ireland for each of the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Industry
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that exporting of poultry litter from the North of Ireland to the South has been suspended; and the measures his Department is taking to have this suspension lifted.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureForestry Sector
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown of the number of applicants who are in receipt of forestry payments; the number who receive an annual payment under €5,000; the number who receive a payment between €5,000 and €10,000; the number who receive a payment between €10,000 and €20,000; the number who receive a payment between €20,000 and €50,000; and the number who receive a payment above €50,000 for the years 2021- 2025.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureForestry Sector
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total annual spend in forestry payments to farmers for the years 2021-2025.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Supports
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for a breakdown of the number of farmers and agri-contractors that applied for the fuel support scheme by county; and the rate of payment.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that are currently in the ACRES scheme; and the average payment per farmer for the years 2023-2025
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total annual spend to farmers in the ACRES scheme for the years 2023-2025
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Budgets
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to find the 1.3% levy imposed by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation from within his Department's budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of valid applications his Department has received for the fuel support scheme to date.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide funding for additional student places for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide funding for an additional teacher in a school (details supplied) to cater for the incoming junior infant class in September 2026.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of young people within HSE west and north-west diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders who transitioned from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for such transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the specialist eating disorder services, including inpatient and outpatient services, which are available within HSE west and north-west for persons aged 16-25 years; whether dedicated eating disorder teams operate in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the waiting times within HSE west and north-west for access to specialist eating disorder assessment, psychotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment for persons with anorexia nervosa; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the specialist supports available to persons with eating disorders residing in County Roscommon; the distance individuals may be required to travel for assessment or treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place to ensure continuity of care for young people with anorexia nervosa who age out of CAMHS; whether gaps in service provision between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the age at which young people receiving treatment for eating disorders are discharged from CAMHS; the pathway into Adult Mental Health services thereafter; the supports available during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds specifically designated for eating disorder treatment available to patients in HSE west and north-west; the occupancy levels of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health if there are dedicated multidisciplinary eating disorder teams serving County Roscommon and the wider HSE west and north-west region; and if she will make a statement on current staffing levels.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for young adults aged 18-25 years to access specialist mental health supports following referral for anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders within HSE west and north-west.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the emergency or crisis intervention pathways available for individuals experiencing severe deterioration due to anorexia nervosa in County Roscommon and surrounding counties.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for eating disorder treatment received within HSE west and north-west in each of the past five years; the proportion accepted; and the proportion awaiting treatment.
- May 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health if a review has been undertaken of eating disorder service provision and transition arrangements between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services in rural counties including Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the distance limits for school transport will be reduced as stated in the school transport strategic review; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the number of BISS applications made this year detailing activity class (details supplied), in tabular form.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Supports
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department intends to apply to the EU's CAP crisis reserve fund for funding to support farmers affected by the increase in fertiliser prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Supports
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will provide funding for farmers to offset the increase in the cost of fertiliser; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 26, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealthcare Policy
Asked the Minister for Health the cost of establishing each integrated healthcare area; and the projected annual cost of operating each integrated healthcare area compared to community healthcare organisations.
- May 19, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureInvasive Species Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action he and his Department will take to prevent the tropilaelaps mite from entering Ireland by way of importing honeybees which would have a devastating effect on the native Irish honey bee population; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureCommon Agricultural Policy
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on negotiations in relation to the Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, budget and the proposal to cut payments to farmers in receipt of the State pension and farmers with off-farm income.
- May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureBeef Sector
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking to reverse the decline in volume of beef exports to the EU and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the length of time applicants will have to wait for payment from the fuel support scheme once they have submitted a valid application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 14, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureRegulatory Bodies
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to instruct Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to provide the true composite value of beef offal, commonly referred to as the (The Fifth Quarter).
- May 12, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Reviews
Asked the Minister for Health when the external review that was supposed to be completed in August 2025 will be given to a family (details supplied).
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWaterways Issues
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the new Shannon bye laws will require commercial operators to get a licence to operate a commercial activity on the waterway; and if there will be a fee to obtain this licence.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWaterways Issues
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland will review the waiting list for the Grand Canal Dock; and the number of persons that currently have a boat on the waterway and who applied to be on the waiting list in the past five years.; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWaterways Ireland
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Waterways Ireland will provide a break down on the amount spent on an annual basis for the past five years with PR and communication companies in preparing for appearing at Joint Oireachtas Committees.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will give an update on the application for extra facilities at a school (details supplied).; 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 the status of the application for an extra teacher for a school (details supplied); and an application for an extra classroom for another school.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will accept applications from members of the construction sector as part of the fuel support scheme.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the evidence that will be required to show fuel consumption for 2025 as part of the fuel support scheme.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which farmers who purchase fuel at the pump for their tractor and do not keep receipts will be able to access the fuel support scheme.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the fuel support scheme will open for applications.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will make advance payments, monthly payments or one lump sum payment to those successful applicants of the fuel support scheme.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will be basing fuel consumption for 2025 on the whole 12 months or on specific months.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be a maximum limit to the amount of financial support that one can receive from the fuel support scheme.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDepartmental Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be any exceptions in the fuel support scheme, for people who may have expanded their business in 2026 and consequently are using a higher volume of fuel this year compared to 2025.
Dáil contributions
- June 17, 2026MotionData Centres, Energy Use and Climate Change: Motion [Private Members]
- June 16, 2026DebateForestry (Critical Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2026: First Stage
- June 16, 2026DebateCriminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- June 11, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 10, 2026MotionExclusion of Israel from Sporting Fixtures: Motion [Private Members]
- June 10, 2026StatementTourism: Statements
- June 10, 2026DebateIsraeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- June 10, 2026DebateImpact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)
- June 10, 2026DebateVote 30 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- June 09, 2026DebateFinance Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 27, 2026DebateCattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland
- May 19, 2026StatementNational Biodiversity Week: Statements
- May 19, 2026MotionEvictions and Rent Hikes: Motion [Private Members]
- May 19, 2026DebateBeef Sector
- May 19, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed)
- May 14, 2026QuestionCommon Agricultural Policy
- May 14, 2026QuestionAnimal Diseases
- May 14, 2026QuestionBeef Sector
- May 14, 2026QuestionAgriculture Supports
- May 14, 2026QuestionCommon Agricultural Policy
- May 14, 2026QuestionAnimal Diseases
- May 14, 2026QuestionAgriculture Supports
- May 12, 2026StatementInternational Nurses Day: Statements
- May 12, 2026DebateElectricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
- May 07, 2026MotionCost of Living Mini-Budget: Motion [Private Members]
- May 06, 2026DebateImpact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion
- May 06, 2026DebateBVD Eradication Programme: Discussion
- April 30, 2026StatementSupports for Hauliers and Supply Chains: Statements
- April 29, 2026DebateFertiliser Input Costs in the Agricultural Sector: Discussion
- April 28, 2026StatementOur Rural Future: Statements
- April 28, 2026MotionStrengthening Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members]
- April 23, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 22, 2026DebateDefinition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion
- April 22, 2026DebateDog Welfare: Dogs Trust Ireland
- April 22, 2026StatementPost European Council Meeting: Statements
- April 22, 2026DebatePublic Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage
- April 16, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 15, 2026DebateNational Milk Agency: Engagement with Chairperson Designate
- April 15, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- April 14, 2026DebateProposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion