Sorca Clarke TD
Sinn Féin · Longford-Westmeath constituency
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Parliamentary questions
- 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.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportPublic Transport
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of transport-related projects in Westmeath and Longford currently awaiting approval or funding allocation.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted an assessment of the economic benefits of enhanced rail connectivity between Dublin and the Midlands region.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportGreenways Provision
Asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on active travel and greenway projects in counties Westmeath and Longford.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportDriver Licences
Asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delay citizens returning from Australia are facing in exchanging their driving licences; the impact this is having on their ability to secure employment; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE Garda Vetting Officer and Child Safeguarding Officer posts filled within Iarnród Éireann as of 26 May 2026, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportElectric Vehicles
Asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with local authorities and community groups in Longford and Westmeath regarding delays and barriers to the delivery of EV charging infrastructure in smaller towns and rural villages.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Accidents
Asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by Iarnród Éireann relating to onboard announcement systems, overcrowding and onboard connectivity issues on services serving Longford and Westmeath over the past two years.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportBus Services
Asked the Minister for Transport whether additional Local Link services or expanded evening and weekend rural bus services are planned for communities in Longford and Westmeath who have limited public transport options.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for Public ExpenditureFlood Relief Schemes
Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number and location of communities in Longford-Westmeath currently identified as being at risk of flooding; the status of any planned flood relief works; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTransport Policy
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to attract foreign direct investment into County Westmeath and County Longford through improved transport and infrastructure connectivity.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseEnterprise Policy
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to develop enterprise and innovation hubs in Athlone, Mullingar and Longford Town to support regional employment growth.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTrade Missions
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment If IDA Ireland plans to have a trade investment mission to India during the second half of the year.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTourism Funding
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of tourism funding allocated to counties Longford and Westmeath over the past five years; and whether additional investment is planned for greenways, waterways, and rural tourism attractions in the midlands.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseBusiness Supports
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of small businesses in counties Longford and Westmeath that have availed of energy or cost-of-business supports over the past 12 months.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTourism Funding
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether Fáilte Ireland has plans for additional investment in tourism marketing or infrastructure projects linked to the River Shannon, Royal Canal, and Hidden Heartlands attractions in counties Longford and Westmeath.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWildlife Protection
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide on all actions and commitments relating to the NPWS set-down in the active Memorandum of Understanding between an organisation (details supplied) and NPWS, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingWildlife Protection
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on correspondence issued by an organisation (details supplied) to his Department on 30 April 2026 in relation to matters concerning engagement with his Department; when the organisation can expect a response; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureDiplomatic Representation
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the locations overseas where agricultural attachés are located, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farms in the Longford-Westmeath constituency currently awaiting inspection or approval under TAMS 3 schemes; the average processing time involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureFlood Relief Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has assessed the impact of prolonged wet weather and flooding on fodder reserves and silage quality in counties Longford and Westmeath over the past 12 months; and if additional targeted supports are being considered for affected farmers.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureAgriculture Schemes
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of ACRES participants in the Longford-Westmeath constituency who are awaiting payment; the reasons for delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for AgricultureBroadband Infrastructure
Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has engaged with marts, co-ops, and farming organisations in the Longford-Westmeath constituency regarding concerns around rural broadband blackspots and poor mobile coverage impacting the rollout and operation of mandatory digital agriculture systems and online Department services.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the waiting lists for speech and language therapy assessments for children in Longford and Westmeath; the average waiting time for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenCapital Expenditure Programme
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide a list of all capital disability infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford for each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenCapital Expenditure Programme
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide a list of all capital disability infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Westmeath for the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisabilities Assessments
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average waiting time for children per county to access an initial assessment through local children's disability network teams; the longest current wait time; the number currently awaiting assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staffing vacancy rates across CDNTs serving counties Longford and Westmeath, broken down by occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, psychologist, and physiotherapist; and the measures being taken to address recruitment and retention challenges.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisability Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of families across Longford-Westmeath currently awaiting respite services or emergency respite supports for children with disabilities; and whether additional funding is being considered to expand capacity locally.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenChildcare Services
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current average response time for Garda vetting applications relating to employment in childcare settings; the number of applications currently awaiting processing; and the measures being taken to reduce delays, in view of reports from childcare providers that staff recruitment is being significantly impacted, including one provider with 14 employees currently unable to commence work pending vetting clearance.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ChildrenDisability Issues
Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of families, per county, where elderly parents, particularly those over retirement age, are the primary carers for adult children with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health if there is an occupational therapist in place in Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for primary care psychology services for children and adults in Longford and Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting an initial appointment for occupational therapy services in counties Longford and Westmeath; the number waiting longer than 6, 12 and 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Staff
Asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts in primary care services in Longford and Westmeath, including speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists; the measures being taken to recruit staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealthcare Policy
Asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to primary care services in Longford and Westmeath in each of the past five years; the additional resources provided in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- 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