Official portrait of Cathy Bennett

Cathy Bennett

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Sinn Féin · Cavan-Monaghan · serving since 2024-11-29

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Record timeline

Voting record Contributions PQs asked
written 2026-07-28 · to Transport
541. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeframe to progress the recommendations within the Strategic Rail Review which will see public rail transport resumed in County Monaghan. [58005/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Finance
661. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his response to reports that non-VAT registered farmers selling to other non-VAT registered farmers in marts incurring additional tax due to a reduction in the flat-rate VAT top-reducing; if he is concerned that this disincentivises the sale of cattle through marts and may negatively impact security of payment and transparency around ownerships; if he will outline his related engagements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58944/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Finance
806. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount contributed to the EU MFF by Ireland in each of the years from 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the total receipts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58022/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Finance
807. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected details of Irelands income and receipts from the EU MFF in each of the years 2026 to 2030. [58023/26]
written 2026-07-28 · to Rural
4280. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the allocation to the LEADER programme for each of the years 2007 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58026/26]
written 2026-07-14 · to Rural
20. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will report on his engagements regarding the LEADER programme under the next EU budgetary cycle. [53300/26]
written 2026-07-14 · to Rural
38. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on plans to expand Líonra Gaeilge scheme to new towns. [53299/26]
written 2026-07-09 · to Agriculture
33. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy. [52300/26]
written 2026-07-09 · to Agriculture
61. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB incidence rate in 2019 and 2025; the amount spent by the State in support of its eradication; and the related new obligations which have been introduced since 2019. [52299/26]
written 2026-07-08 · to Children
192. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of the current wait list for an assessment of need (AON) in Cavan and Monaghan; the timeline for a person to be seen through an AON; the date of applications received are currently being assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52093/26]
oral 2026-07-07 · to Public Expenditure
10. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline the advice and support provided by his Department to other Departments or bodies under their aegis regarding the procurement of IT systems. [51486/26]
written 2026-07-07 · to Public Expenditure
43. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline any deadline provided to Government departments regarding proposals to cut planned spending; and the timeframe in which it is intended to implement such cuts. [51487/26]
written 2026-07-02 · to Foreign
33. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her proposals to expand the Irish diplomatic footprint in areas with a growing diaspora community. [50267/26]
written 2026-07-02 · to Foreign
70. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her Department's engagements regarding facilitating easier return to Ireland for emigrants. [50266/26]
written 2026-07-02 · to Further and Higher Education
126. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost of third level fees in the years 2024, 2025, 2026; his plans to reduce fees; and the timeframe in which such will be delivered. [50261/26]
oral 2026-07-01 · to Justice
15. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which refuges will open in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [49803/26]
written 2026-07-01 · to Justice
35. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of domestic violence refuge spaces within the State; the number of safe home units; and the number of each he intends to be operational by years end. [49802/26]
written 2026-06-25 · to Finance
43. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount Ireland contributed to and received from the EU MFF in the years 2020 and 2025; and the projected amounts for 2027 and 2030. [48257/26]
written 2026-06-25 · to Finance
68. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increases to the carbon tax he intends to introduce each year until 2030. [48256/26]
written 2026-06-25 · to Housing
139. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline his proposals and associated targets to deliver age friendly housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [48260/26]
written 2026-06-25 · to Health
428. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3144 of 14 April 2026, if she will reconsider if a person diagnosed with endometriosis could be considered for entitlement to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48466/26]
written 2026-06-23 · to Children
43. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Cavan and Monaghan who received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2024 to date; and the number that did not. [47501/26]
written 2026-06-23 · to Children
90. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her proposals to address the gap in levels of funding for childcare against the increased costs borne by providers. [47502/26]
written 2026-06-23 · to Health
759. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No’s. 2758, 2759, 2760, 2761 and 2762 of 14 April 2026, the mechanism by which a person can avail of the referenced community based team of the ADHA programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47345/26]
written 2026-06-18 · to Social
53. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline his targets regarding the eradication of child poverty; the steps he has taken in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46032/26]
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