Dublin Fingal West · Labour Party
Robert O'Donoghue TD: phone, email and constituency office
You can email Robert O'Donoghue TD at robert.odonoghue@oireachtas.ie or call their Leinster House office on (01) 618 3743.
Clinics: Mondays: Rush Community Centre, 5:30pm–7pm; Lusk Cottage Community Centre, 6:30pm–8pm. Confirm with the office before travelling. (checked 2026-10-24)
Email, phone and constituency office
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Clinics and office hours
Mondays: Rush Community Centre, 5:30pm–7pm; Lusk Cottage Community Centre, 6:30pm–8pm. Confirm with the office before travelling.
Who Robert O'Donoghue is and what they are responsible for
Robert O'Donoghue is a Labour Party TD representing Dublin Fingal West. Official Oireachtas profile.
First elected to the Dáil in 2024, according to the official membership history.
Wikipedia profile for Robert O'Donoghue.
Current recorded roles
- Select Committee on European Union Affairs (committee member)
- Joint Committee on European Union Affairs (committee member)
Published party responsibilities
- Spokesperson on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine.
Other TDs in Dublin Fingal West
Email all 3 TDsWhat Robert O'Donoghue has raised about Dublin Fingal West places
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Defective Building Materials
590. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the recent confirmation that homes in Dublin Fingal are now to be included in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, whether Fingal County Council have been instructed on the implementation on the scheme by his Department; and when applications can be made from residents in Dublin Fingal. [74425/26]
An Garda Síochána
611. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the proposed refurbishment of Lusk Garda Station; the current status of the project; whether the Office of Public Works and Garda Estate Management have completed their review of the works required following the 2024 tender process; the current estimated cost of the refurbishment; whether funding has been identified within the available budget; and if he will provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of the works. [72648/26]
Special Educational Needs
536. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delayed opening of the new special school in Balbriggan; the reasons for the delay; the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that the school opens as soon as possible; the reason parents and families were not adequately or promptly informed of the delay; the reason alternative educational provision, including temporary home tuition, was not put in place for children who are unable to attend school as a result of the delay; and the supports that are currently available to affected children and their families. [64839/26]
Schools Building Projects
587. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction and anticipated opening timeline for the new special school in the Loughshinny area of County Dublin (details supplied); the current expected date for completion of construction and handover of the building; the anticipated date on which the school will open to pupils; and when pupils and staff are expected to transfer from the existing school premises. [65243/26]
Coastal Erosion
988. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the extent of the most recent coastal erosion in the vicinity of the Martello Tower, Lambeecher, Balbriggan, County Dublin; the works planned to prevent its continuation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62430/26]
Health Service Executive
3371. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will review the case of a child (details supplied) who is eligible for the under 8 GP visit card scheme and has been accepted by a GP practice in Skerries, County Dublin, but remains unable to access the scheme due to administrative or contractual issues between the HSE and the GP practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56048/26]
Maritime Jurisdiction
236. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the applications submitted in December 2024 by Fingal County Council in respect of Skerries Harbour, County Dublin, including the application for a foreshore licence to carry out borehole investigations into the seabed and the application for a foreshore lease to allow for the construction of a new outer pier; the current status of both applications; whether any additional information is outstanding from Fingal County Council or its consultants; the expected timeline for a decision on each application; and if he will make a statement…
Health Services
880. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels for diabetes services in the Dublin Fingal West area; the extent of staffing shortages across the multidisciplinary diabetes team, including consultant, nursing, dietetic and podiatry posts; the impact these vacancies are having on patient access to care and waiting times; if additional funding has been allocated to address these shortages; if recruitment is planned or underway to fill existing vacancies and expand the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47758/26]
Recent parliamentary questions
Social Welfare Schemes
102. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has engaged with a company (details supplied) regarding difficulties experienced by free travel pass holders when attempting to book journeys online; if alternative booking arrangements, including telephone reservations, are available for passengers who have difficulty using online booking systems; and if he will engage with the company to explore ways of making the reservation process more accessible for older people. [74527/26]
Horse Racing Industry
150. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) regarding its current examinership, governance arrangements and relationship with its affiliated organisations; whether he is satisfied that appropriate structures are in place to ensure meaningful engagement with affiliates and stakeholders across the equestrian sector; and whether he will consider measures to support the long-term sustainability, transparency and effective governance of the organisation. [73492/26]
Departmental Funding
537. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding schemes or financial supports available to dance schools, youth dance groups and community-based performing arts organisations to assist with the costs of participating in national and international performance opportunities; and whether consideration will be given to introducing a dedicated fund to support young dancers selected to represent their communities at prestigious international venues, such as Disneyland Paris, in March 2027. [73452/26]
Naturalisation Applications
660. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the transitional arrangements planned for persons already resident in the State who have not yet applied for naturalisation (details supplied); whether consideration has been given to the position of British citizens, who are not treated as aliens in Irish law and whose reciprocal rights are protected under the common travel area; and which social protection payments will count against the proposed self-sufficiency requirement and over what period. [73581/26]
Live Exports
793. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he will confirm the number of cattle and pregnant heifers exported aboard a vessel (details supplied); the veterinary checks that were conducted regarding fitness for transport, vessel suitability and weather conditions; the safeguards monitor animal welfare during the voyage and after arrival; and whether he will consider suspending live exports to destinations where adequate animal welfare standards cannot be verified. [73962/26]
Recent debate contributions
School Staff
School Staff
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members]
Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members]
School Staff
School Staff
General Scheme of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026: Discussion
General Scheme of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026: Discussion
Votes
Attendance
Declared interests
Questions and answers
What is Robert O'Donoghue’s email address?
Robert O'Donoghue TD’s published email is robert.odonoghue@oireachtas.ie.
What is Robert O'Donoghue’s phone number?
The published Leinster House phone for Robert O'Donoghue is (01) 618 3743.
Where is Robert O'Donoghue’s constituency office?
No constituency office address for Robert O'Donoghue was found in the checked sources.
Does Robert O'Donoghue hold clinics?
Mondays: Rush Community Centre, 5:30pm–7pm; Lusk Cottage Community Centre, 6:30pm–8pm. Confirm with the office before travelling.
Which constituency does Robert O'Donoghue represent?
Robert O'Donoghue represents Dublin Fingal West.
Which party is Robert O'Donoghue in?
The current Oireachtas roster records Robert O'Donoghue as Labour Party.
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