Ken O'Flynn
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Independent Ireland · Cork North-Central · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 265 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 401 debate contributions
- 8,304 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Cork North-Central 2024-11-29 to present
- party Independent Ireland 2024-11-29 to present
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2025-03-25 · to Health
811. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health to provide clarification regarding the rollout of free hormone replacement treatment for all women, which was due to be implemented in January 2025 (details supplied). [13965/25]
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2025-03-20 · to Children
399. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a building under renovation at a location (details supplied) has been assigned to IPAS or will be assigned to IPAS for the purpose of accommodating asylum seekers. [13037/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Foreign
113. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of, and his views on, the total amount of taxpayers' money allocated to overseas aid with provision for 'reproductive rights' services, and specifically with regard to moneys to fund or promote abortion provision, from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form. [11051/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Environment
194. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a copy of the authorisation given to An Post on 26 May 1989 to award increases in pensions to retired staff; the legislative provision for the delegation; the reason the delegation was withdrawn in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11653/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Finance
424. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if the Government plans to align the inheritance tax treatment for those without children with that for individuals leaving their estates to children (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12075/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Education
590. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education whether she or the Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion will meet with a representative group of parents who are struggling to find appropriate school places in September for their children with additional needs. [11048/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Education
666. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education the steps she will take to ensure a child (details supplied) receives appropriate education and support, following the child's expulsion from school after a decision by the school board; if it is her policy to allow a child with additional needs, including a diagnosis of autism and ADHD, to be expelled from primary education without alternative educational provision in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11695/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Social
1017. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision to refuse disability support to a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11458/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Social
1031. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for the lower rate of PRSI in Class D that applied to civil servants who commenced employment prior to April 1995; the reason it was discontinued in April 1995 in favour of Class A, which applies to the majority of workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11654/25]
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2025-03-19 · to Agriculture
1261. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a passport system is currently in place or will be introduced for the ownership of horses, similar to the registration system for other animals, with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11144/25]
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2025-03-06 · to Health
68. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if there is a mandatory requirement for dental practices to accept patients with medical cards for treatment; and if not, the measures that are in place to ensure access to dental care for medical card holders. [10370/25]
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2025-03-06 · to Health
384. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the current procedure for emergency dental treatment for children under the age of 16 years when dental clinics are closed; and there plans to improve accessibility to urgent dental care for young patients. [10371/25]
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2025-02-27 · to Justice
325. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide an update regarding the status of a naturalisation certificate in the case of a person (details supplied). [8664/25]
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2025-02-26 · to Environment
59. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the delegated authority given to An Post in May 1989 to approve the payment of pension increases to pensioners of the company was withdrawn; the instructions that replaced it; if these instructions are still in force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8290/25]
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2025-02-26 · to Environment
60. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department was requested by An Post in 2013 to approve the pensions accord introduced by the company; if not, if the new procedure to control pension costs was an operational matter for An Post and the trustees of the superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8293/25]
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2025-02-25 · to Education
439. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education the reasons that a suitable school placement has not been made available for a child (details supplied); the immediate measures her Department is taking to ensure that an appropriate educational placement, suited to their specific needs, is secured, given that a mainstream school setting is not a viable option; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7989/25]
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2025-02-20 · to Environment
129. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when the delegated authority given to An Post in May 1989 to approve the payment of pension increases to pensioners of the company was withdrawn; the instructions that replaced it; if these are still enforced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6902/25]
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2025-02-20 · to Environment
130. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department was requested by An Post in 2013 to approve the pensions accord introduced by the company; if not, if the new procedure to control pension costs was an operational matter for An Post and the trustees of the superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6903/25]
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2025-02-20 · to Transport
155. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the allocation of €800,000 requested by Cork County Council to advance the development of the Mallow Relief Road (details supplied). [6918/25]
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2025-02-19 · to Finance
64. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the reason the residential zoned land tax (RZLT) applies to a developer who is proceeding to immediately develop lands for an approved housing body and who has served a commencement notice under the planning permission in the past twelve months (details supplied); if this was intended; and if so, the way this fit with the stated policy that the RZLT was being introduced in order to penalise developers who were not developing their land with all due speed. [6721/25]
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2025-02-12 · to Health
271. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health if she will provide clarification regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who has recently had their medical card rescinded after 34 years; the specific changes in their circumstances that warranted this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5021/25]
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2025-02-06 · to Transport
34. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of four major infrastructure projects: the Northern Distributor Road, Cork to Limerick Road, Mallow Relief Road, and the Northern Ring Road; the current phases of planning and implementation for each project, including projected timelines for completion, any preliminary and ongoing works, and the expected start dates; and if he will address matters (details supplied). [3795/25]
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2025-02-06 · to Transport
42. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of a road project in Cork (details supplied); and the measures being taken to ensure that the project remains on track moving forward. [3903/25]
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2025-02-06 · to Housing
123. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the decision-making process concerning the retendering of the Cork event centre project, with particular emphasis on five detailed aspects (details supplied). [3808/25]
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2025-02-06 · to Housing
141. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount paid out in tenant-in-situ funds to local authorities for the year 2024; the date of the last allocation made to local authorities in 2024; if there have been any subsequent allocations and payments made since October 2024, specifically in November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025; if not, what is the outstanding amount due to each local authority to fulfil the obligations of tenant in situ purchases; and the reasons for any delays that may have occurred in these allocations. [3805/25]