Sorca Clarke TD
Sinn Féin · Longford-Westmeath constituency
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- 782 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 286,355 in member payment records
- 42 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSchool Meals Programme
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of school meals that were prepared but not taken up in the past year due to pupils being absent and meals not being cancelled in advance; the estimated cost of such wasted meals to the Exchequer in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenFamily Resource Centres
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when she intends to open the next round of applications for the establishment of new family resource centres.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthSuicide Incidence
Asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths by suicide that occurred within seven days, 30 days and 90 days of discharge from an acute psychiatric inpatient unit in each of the past five years and to date in 2026, by RHA; the number of serious incident reviews carried out in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Staff
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will reconsider the decision to reduce the teaching staff allocation at a primary school (details supplied) for the 2026/2027 school year, in circumstances where the schools projected entitlement of 198 pupils stands six above the appointment threshold for its current seven class teacher allocation and where it is experiencing a significant surge in junior infant applications and a waiting list (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will waive the nearest school rule for the upcoming academic year for students attending schools in a catchment area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Enrolments
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the specific areas and schools to be included in the next stage of expansion of the pilot enrolment scheme have been selected; to provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has specific plans to undertake building works to expand a school (details supplied) in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has any specific plans to undertake building works to expand a school (details supplied) in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchools Building Projects
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has any specific plans to amalgamate schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the supports available for the collection of used incontinence pads for elderly vulnerable people with medical conditions for whom an ordinary refuse collection is not sufficient to meet their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on mental health services in each of the past five years; and the percentage of the overall health budget allocated to mental health during that period.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant mental health posts currently approved but unfilled, including psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, and counsellors.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for CAMHS in each RHA; and the number of children waiting longer than three, six, and twelve months.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of presentations to emergency departments involving mental health crises in each of the past five years.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals who have accessed free or publicly funded counselling services in each of the past five years; and the associated waiting times.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to improve mental health supports in rural communities; and the funding allocated to those measures.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Expenditure
Asked the Minister for Health the amount spent on youth mental health initiatives in each of the past five years; and the outcomes used to assess effectiveness.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to reduce inequalities in mental health outcomes among disadvantaged communities; and the funding committed to those initiatives.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of people discharged from inpatient mental health care without a follow-up appointment within seven days, in each of the past five years.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels of CAMHS teams compared with recommended staffing levels; and the measures being taken to address shortfalls.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health service users who have reported difficulties accessing care outside normal working hours; and the plans to improve crisis response services.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the last time there was a full-time permanent OT in MRH, Tullamore; the plans for this vacancy to be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for OT support in County Offaly; the number waiting more than three, six, 12, 18 and 24 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken and supports being provided to ensure that children in County Offaly have access to OT support in the absence of a current OT in MRH, and Tullamore (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting an assessment of needs in County Offaly; the number waiting three, six, 12, 18, and 24 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Health the number of children in County Offaly currently awaiting primary care supports; the number waiting three, six, 12, 18, and 24 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of agency staff currently working in MRH, Tullamore; the cumulative annual cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of administrative vacancies currently in MRH, Tullamore; the details of these vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of medical and clinical vacancies currently in MRH, Tullamore; the details of the vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Facilities
Asked the Minister for Health if the proposed reconfiguration of the hydrotherapy pool area at MRH Tullamore has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Health the details of all surgeries that were cancelled or rescheduled on an annual basis in MRH, Tullamore in each of the years 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Health the number of bone marrow samples sent to Germany for specialist testing in the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, by referring hospital; the median turnaround time for results to be returned and the annual expenditure on same for those same years, in tabular form.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRoad Safety
Asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering the introduction of a mandatory helmet requirement for users of electric scooters; whether any assessment has been carried out regarding the potential road safety benefits of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeAn Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed charge notices, prosecutions and other enforcement actions relating to breaches of the statutory speed limit for electric scooters that have been issued; the mechanisms currently available to An Garda Síochána to detect and enforce speed limit breaches by electric scooter users; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Longford-Westmeath who are currently without an available childcare place; the number of children on waiting lists for crèche, preschool and early years services in each county; the number of childcare places currently available; the number of additional places projected to be delivered over the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateWind Energy Generation
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the community benefit fund or direct financial benefit that will be made available to residents living in proximity to the proposed Longford wind turbine.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseData Centres
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the commencement date for construction works for the Rochfortbridge data centre; the expected phasing of the project; and the projected timeline for completion of each phase and full operation of the development.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Cards
Asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that some GP practices are charging medical card holders between €20-40 for ear wax removal; whether this procedure is covered under the GMS scheme; the circumstances in which a charge may be applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TaoiseachEmployment Data
Asked the Taoiseach the current vacancy and unemployment rates in the Longford–Westmeath constituency; and the sectors experiencing the most acute labour shortages locally.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignConsular Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of occasions in 2025 and to date in 2026 where the Irish Consul General based in Barcelona has met formally with the Mayor of Barcelona, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE local employed staff by job title currently working at the Irish Embassies based in Bangkok and Lisbon, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDepartmental Staff
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE housekeeper posts filled at Irish Embassies based in Warsaw and Toronto, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications from residents of Longford and Westmeath currently awaiting processing beyond standard turnaround times; and the reasons for delays.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether consideration is being given to expanding outreach services for passport or consular assistance in rural areas for elderly or vulnerable residents without reliable internet access.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for DefenceDefence Forces
Asked the Minister for Defence the number of riding instructor posts filled within Defence Forces equitation school; and the normally filled ranks of Defence Forces personnel for these posts.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for DefenceDefence Forces
Asked the Minister for Defence whether any additional investment is planned for infrastructure upgrades at Columb Barracks, Mullingar, including accommodation, training facilities, and energy efficiency measures.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to improve rail frequency and reliability on routes serving Longford, Mullingar and Athlone; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportNational Development Plan
Asked the Minister for Transport the level of capital funding allocated to transport infrastructure projects in County Westmeath and County Longford under the current National Development Plan.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRoad Network
Asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to upgrading the N4 and N55 road corridors to support regional economic growth and improve road safety in the Midlands.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportBus Services
Asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided for rural bus services and Local Link routes serving communities in Westmeath and Longford.
Dáil contributions
- June 16, 2026DebateHealth (Abolition of Three Day Wait Rule) (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
- June 16, 2026QuestionExport Controls
- June 16, 2026QuestionTourist Accommodation
- June 16, 2026QuestionExport Controls
- June 09, 2026MotionStop the Game Campaign and FAI Participation in Matches against Israel: Motion [Private Members]
- May 27, 2026DebateNational Maternity Strategy 2016-2026: Discussion (Resumed)
- May 21, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- May 20, 2026DebateMental Health Services
- May 20, 2026DebateStaff Morale in the HSE: Discussion
- May 19, 2026MotionEvictions and Rent Hikes: Motion [Private Members]
- May 19, 2026QuestionRegeneration Projects
- May 19, 2026QuestionHousing Provision
- May 19, 2026QuestionDefective Building Materials
- May 19, 2026QuestionDerelict Sites
- May 13, 2026DebatePublic Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 - Committee Stage
- May 12, 2026DebateElectricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
- May 06, 2026DebateSexual Health Services: Discussion
- April 29, 2026DebateMental Health Bill 2024: From the Seanad
- April 29, 2026DebateRadiation Oncology Capacity: Discussion
- April 28, 2026QuestionRenewable Energy Generation
- April 28, 2026StatementOur Rural Future: Statements
- April 28, 2026MotionStrengthening Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members]
- April 22, 2026DebateVaccine Policy, Availability and Uptake: Discussion (Resumed)
- April 21, 2026MotionSpecial Education: Motion [Private Members]
- April 15, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- April 15, 2026DebateVaccines Policy, Availability and Uptake: Discussion
- April 14, 2026DebateProposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canal and Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion