Paul Nicholas Gogarty
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Independent · Dublin Mid-West · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 287 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 353 debate contributions
- 425 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Dublin Mid-West 2024-11-29 to present
- party Independent 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-06-11 · to Health
367. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions after childbirth is acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44913/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Health
368. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if exceptions to overnight partner restrictions will be considered for private rooms, caesarean sections, traumatic births, anxiety, breastfeeding difficulties, mobility issues or other clinical and emotional support needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44914/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Health
369. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health whether her Department will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44915/26]
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2026-06-10 · to Justice
177. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the evidence that exists that Ireland has the capacity to absorb any additional obligations under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; whether different minimum/maximum scenarios have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44442/26]
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2026-06-10 · to Justice
178. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the assessment that has been conducted regarding the cumulative impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on housing demand, accommodation requirements and public services in Ireland versus pre-existing law; if the Government has published any projections regarding the likely financial cost of implementing the pact over the next five-to-ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44443/26]
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2026-06-10 · to Justice
179. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measurable benefits that will accrue to Irish citizens because of Ireland’s participation in the EU Migration and Asylum Pact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44444/26]
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2026-06-10 · to Justice
180. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the point at which the Government would conclude that Ireland’s accommodation and service capacity has been exceeded vis-a-vis our capacity to service our own population in terms of permitted international protection and non-essential immigration employment levels; the autonomy that exists in this regard after the EU Migration and Asylum Pact is implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44445/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Transport
418. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if any grid connection assessments have been prepared for or received by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies regarding DART+ South-West, including any statements of grid adequacy or required upgrades; the findings in terms of any impediments to the immediate rollout of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42118/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Transport
419. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the internal assessments, modelling or analysis carried out by Iarnród Éireann, the NTA or relevant agencies on projected electrical load, traction power demand, or the suitability of existing grid infrastructure for DART+ South-West; the results of such analysis in terms of the impediments to rolling out the service immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42119/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Transport
420. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any risk assessments identifying potential constraints or limitations in the electricity grid that could affect the delivery or operation of DART+ South-West; if so, to outline same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42120/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Transport
421. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding that is currently accessible; the breakdown of the costs of each aspect of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42121/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Transport
422. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the overall projected cost in current terms for the electrical grid assessment and grid upgrades to specifically facilitate the rollout of the publicised DART+ South-West Project; the amount of that funding which is currently accessible; the length of time any such required works should realistically take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42122/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Enterprise
697. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports his Department, the Workplace Relations Commission, and other State agencies can provide to workers facing redundancy in a case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42701/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Enterprise
698. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has assessed the wider economic and social impact of the redundancies on workers, families, and communities in Dublin and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42702/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Enterprise
699. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will assess the extent to which outsourcing, automation, and AI driven restructuring are contributing to job losses in the tech sector; the measures he intends to introduce to protect workers in Ireland from sudden or large-scale displacement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42703/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Enterprise
700. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the steps his Department is taking to ensure that affected workers receive meaningful consultation, adequate representation, and full transparency during the redundancy process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42704/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Enterprise
701. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has received reports of inadequate or inconsistent worker representation across teams involved in the redundancy process; the actions he intends to take to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42705/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Social
1198. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider addressing the existing gap in the jobseeker's allowance payment which does not provide bereavement leave for citizens in receipt of this payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42458/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Social
1199. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider widening the existing scope provided for as 'holiday leave' for citizens in receipt of the jobseeker's allowance payment to also include family bereavements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42459/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Justice
1336. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the process whereby a facility is scheduled to transition to a processing centre in the coming weeks; whether a curfew will be introduced given that none of the new residents will be expected to be working during this period; whether consideration can be given to indoor and outdoor socialising areas in their own right (details supplied); his plans for an on-site shop and post office; the consideration being given to short term educational needs for children of school going age on-site, given the short duration, or English language and cultural lessons for older temporary residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42114/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Justice
1337. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans for the existing residents in a facility (details supplied) who are not subject to deportation orders, and will need to leave following its transition to a processing centre; the consideration that has been given to facilitate them continuing in their existing employment, and for children to continue attendance in local schools and/or access education in alternative schools given that any being processed now would be late applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42115/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Justice
1338. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the future plans for the Ukrainian residents currently at a facility (details supplied) in terms of the length of time they are guaranteed accommodation; whether their employment and school needs will be facilitated in terms of future accommodation on a staggered basis while the occupation of Ukraine continues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42116/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Justice
1339. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the communications he has received from the Garda Commissioner or local Superintendent of actions being taken to deal with antisocial behaviour in a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42117/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Health
2042. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to expand the reach of a centre (details supplied) to tackle the shortage in public health nurses who are able to provide developmental checks to children in the surrounding area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42456/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Health
2043. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to provide further funding to adequately ensure that a centre (details supplied) is staffed in accordance with the population in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42457/26]