Sorca Clarke TD
Sinn Féin · Longford-Westmeath constituency
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Parliamentary questions
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignDiplomatic Representation
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has plans to open a new Irish Consulate General in Muscat, Oman.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of smart meters installed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for DefenceDefence Forces
Asked the Minister for Defence the percentage of the 2025 advertisement budget for Permanent Defence Forces that was actually spent; if any unspent budget was automatically transferred onto the 2026 advertisement budget.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportEU Meetings
Asked the Minister for Transport when is the next EU Transport Council Meeting scheduled to occur.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE staff by job title currently working within facilities and building department within Iarnród Éireann.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseWorkplace Relations Commission
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE inspectors by grade working within Workplace Relations Commission as of 29 April 2026; if he will provide the same figures as of 30 June 2022, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialDepartmental Data
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for jobseeker's allowance that were refused in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeAn Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of unmarked Garda Public Order Unit Vans currently within the Garda Fleet.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeAn Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of method-of-entry courses that were held within the Meath-Westmeath Division in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of Gardaí that participated in each of those courses, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of occupational therapists that are currently on panels within Children Disability Network Teams; and the expiry deadline for this panel.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to Mental Health Services in County Donegal in the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health if each model 4 hospital accident and emergency department has mental health nursing staff on site after 5pm on weekdays and on weekends and bank holidays; the number of WTE mental health staff that are available for each of those model 4 hospitals, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE registrars in plastic surgery based at the Mater Hospital as of 28 April 2026, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to mental health services in County Louth in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE dental nurses and dental hygienists posts filled at Longford dental clinic as of 29 April 2026, in tabular form.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Appointments Status
Asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- May 06, 2026PQ to Minister for RuralDepartmental Contracts
Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of contracts a firm (details supplied) has had with his Department in 2025 and to-date in 2026; the nature of services the company provided to his Department in each of those years, in tabular form.
- April 30, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationHome Schooling
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of concerns regarding the administrative burden associated with the home tuition scheme, including the requirement for monthly paper-based submissions, strict deadlines, and the rejection of claims due to minor discrepancies such as signature variations; and if she will outline any plans to review and streamline the process, including consideration of digital solutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseCompany Registration
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the criteria used by the Companies Registration Office when assessing the appropriateness of proposed business names; whether consideration has been given to introducing a mechanism to review or revoke business names after registration where concerns arise regarding the use of clinical or disability-related terms; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureSports Facilities
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether funding has been allocated for the development of an athletics track in County Longford; and if not, the reason for same.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureSports Facilities
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on any applications submitted by Longford County Council or local sports organisations for capital funding under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme relating to an athletics track.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureSports Facilities
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether he has conducted or commissioned any assessment of the regional disparity in athletics facilities.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureSports Facilities
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if consideration will be given to prioritising County Longford in future rounds of sports capital funding to ensure equitable access to athletics facilities for young people.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for CultureSports Facilities
Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures being taken to ensure that athletes in counties without dedicated athletics infrastructure, such as County Longford, are not disadvantaged in competitive sport development.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMedical Aids and Appliances
Asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of point-of-contacts for the relevant department that deals with the reimbursement of the wig grant for suppliers, per county.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Facilities
Asked the Minister for Health to provide the total expenditure at the mortuary services of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar for each of the past two years; the breakdown of that expenditure by category, including but not limited to staffing costs, agency staffing, equipment, maintenance, contracted services, and any capital or infrastructure-related spending, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels at the mortuary services of the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, including whole-time equivalent posts and vacancies, by role; to provide the same information for each of the past two years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 28, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealthcare Policy
Asked the Minister for Health the estimated date of publication for the third phase of the Women's Health Action Plan.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationState Examinations
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the recent reintroduction of State examination fees for leaving certificate and junior cycle students in light of ongoing cost-of-living pressures on families; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSpecial Educational Needs
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the response of her Department to concerns raised by disability organisations regarding the rollout of new inclusive special classes for the 2026/2027 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTourism Promotion
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to promote tourism in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationPupil-Teacher Ratio
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in Longford and Westmeath that will from September 2026, be forced to have mixed year classes due to loss of a teacher.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeDepartmental Policies
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which he evaluates the success of the zero tolerance strategy.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureForestry Sector
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent of deforestation in the State over the past five years; the number of hectares of woodland cleared annually; the primary reasons for such deforestation, including commercial, agricultural, or infrastructural activities; to provide information on enforcement actions taken in cases of illegal tree felling; the measures being implemented to protect native woodlands and increase afforestation rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health for a detailed breakdown in CAMHS waiting times per RHA, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 23, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on current waiting lists for outpatient appointments, inpatient and day-case procedures, and diagnostic tests; the number of patients waiting longer than 6, 12, and 18 months for treatment; the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times, including any additional funding or staffing allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 22, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthDental Services
Asked the Minister for Health to provide the waiting list numbers for dental treatments for children, per regional health area, in tabular form.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthVaccination Programme
Asked the Minister for Health the current status of the rollout of the shingles vaccine for those aged 65 years and over.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to address ongoing concerns that women's health issues are not being taken seriously enough within the public health system.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing delays on the Dublin-Westport rail line caused by single-track sections, particularly between Portarlington and Tullamore, resulting in trains being routinely held to allow passing services; if there are plans to upgrade or provide dual-tracking on this section of the line; the timeline for any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDepartmental Policies
Asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve reliability and journey times for commuters travelling from towns such as Athlone to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWaterways Ireland
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of the Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan 2030 and in particular the progress on Key Result 4.3 relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and active travel options for employees and waterway users, to be achieved by the end of 2026.
- April 21, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list for CAMHS services per county; the average waiting time; and her plans to address this.
- April 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address delays and breakdowns in the referral process between primary care and child and adolescent mental health services and youth mental health services, particularly in cases where electronic referrals are not being received or processed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthMental Health Services
Asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding age thresholds for referral and acceptance into child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and youth mental health services (YAMHS) in particular, whether it is the case that while existing patients may be retained by CAMHS up to the age of 18, new referrals for young people aged 16 and 17 are now routinely directed to YAMHS; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- April 15, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateWaste Management
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current strategies being implemented to reduce single use plastic consumption; and to outline any new initiatives planned for the next fiscal year.
- April 15, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureDepartmental Properties
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the State-owned properties in County Offaly that are not currently occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- April 15, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialDepartmental Expenditure
Asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amount of funding allocated and paid by his Department under wig grant or hair replacement support schemes (including payments under the treatment benefit scheme or any other relevant schemes) in each of the past five years; and the number of recipients in each year, broken down by county, in tabular form.
- April 15, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeInternational Protection
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a list of all proposed or planned International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centres in Mullingar, Athlone and the wider Midlands region, and nationally; the current status of each proposed centre; the expected capacity of each; and the anticipated timelines for opening, in tabular form.
- April 15, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeInternational Protection
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement that has taken place with local communities, public representatives, and local authorities in advance of the identification or development of proposed IPAS centres in Mullingar, Athlone and across the Midlands; and if he will provide details of any consultations, briefings, or impact assessments carried out.
Dáil contributions
- 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