Mon, 28 Jul – 3 Aug 2025 · 3 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 61 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Brian Stanley — Independent
0 votes ·
12 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked12 total
Transport7 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the analyses that his Department conducted on incentivising EV fleets and how flexible charging can be an incentive to benefit companies financially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41685/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is developing policy on charging infrastructure for electric trucks and large vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41686/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm whether new testers in driving test centres have increased as promised since June 2025; if they are on schedule with having enough testers from September on to alleviate the waiting time for tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42012/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport he will confirm if driving testers are being moved from articulated truck, bus and truck testing to car testing, to reduce wait times on car driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42013/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 12 June 2025, the reply to which stated that all other categories including motorbikes, trucks and buses were continuing to be conducted, if he is aware that there is a backlog in the bus, and HGV testing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42014/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that there is a backlog in bus and truck testing currently, due to testers been moved to car test centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42015/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm if the RSA have hired more staff to reduce waiting time for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42016/25]
Climate2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department analysed developing micro-electricity production in the State and the feasibility of providing grant aid for hydro projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41683/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department examined polices on dynamic electricity off peak-pricing to incentivise and lower the operational costs of EVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41687/25]
Children2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ensure that financial support is addressed in Budget 2026 around therapeutic supports for children in care, through expanded and fully resourced Tusla therapeutic hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41800/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will make an increase to the aftercare allowance in Budget 2026, to align with the foster care allowance and extend support up to the age of 23, at a minimum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41801/25]
Social1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection if budget 2026 will offer better pension security for foster carers so the years spent caring for children on behalf of the State are fully recognised, index-linking the foster care allowance to keep pace with rising costs and relieve financial pressure on carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41802/25]
Sean Fleming — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
40 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked40 total
Education12 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional special education teaching hours will be provided for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41014/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a response will issue to a matter raised in correspondence by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42397/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a school extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42399/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department or any agency operating under the aegis of her Department, have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years; if so, the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42847/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position in relation to the progress in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42905/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position regarding the progress of the building of a school at a location; when it is expected to be completed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42907/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth to reconsider an application for additional school accommodation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42914/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42917/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a response will response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42945/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a response will issue to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42953/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the up-to-date position in providing additional SNA posts for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43037/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an application for capital funding under the additional school accommodation scheme for a post primary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43071/25]
Health6 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health if she will introduce a financial support system for people, especially children, who suffer from auditory process disorder; to outline her policy on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41080/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health when facilities will be provided at a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41244/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health the position regarding car parking facilities at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42405/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position regarding the change in arrangements at a health centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42408/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health whether her Department, or any agency operating under its aegis, including the HSE, have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years; if so, the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42735/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Health for an update regarding the site for the provision of a new health centre at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42976/25]
Social3 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection to state whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42520/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection if the value of a person’s house is disregarded as part of an application for a disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42810/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the situation, where a person has €300,000 for a four-month period from the proceeds of their home and these proceeds being used to buy a new home, in terms of the capital disregard for a disability allowance payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42811/25]
Public Expenditure2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the actions his Department has taken to promote the use of reserved contracts or social clauses in public procurement; the data they collect on the use of reserved contracts or social clauses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42796/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his department or any agency operating under the aegis of his Department have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years and if so to outline the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42854/25]
Enterprise2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to state whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42554/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the National Standards Authority of Ireland provide certification for modular home extensions or garden log cabins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42829/25]
Culture2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when funding will be approved for a small-scale local festival and summer schools programme 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42361/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42850/25]
Housing2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current position in relation to a new project in County Laois (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41255/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or any agency operating under the aegis of his Department, have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years; if so, the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/25]
Justice2 questions
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to supply information in relation to a tender document notification (details supplied); to outline the original estimate provided by his Department for this infrastructure project; the estimated final tender approved for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42363/25]
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department or any agency under the aegis of his Department used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years; the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42733/25]
Foreign1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42849/25]
Climate1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department or any agency operating under the aegis of his Department has used reserved contracts or social clauses in its public procurement tenders in the past five years; if so, the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42732/25]
Defence1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42851/25]
Transport1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42739/25]
Finance1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Finance whether his Department or any agency operating under the aegis of his department have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years and if so to outline the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42853/25]
Agriculture1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42852/25]
Children1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to state whether her Department or any agency operating under its aegis has, in the past five years, used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; and if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42545/25]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department, or any agency operating under its aegis, has in the past five years used reserved contracts or included social clauses in public procurement tenders; if so, to detail the types of contracts or clauses used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42848/25]
Rural1 question
2025-07-29Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department or any agency operating under the aegis of his Department have used reserved contracts or social clauses in their public procurement tenders in the past five years; if so the nature of the reserved contract or social clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/25]
William Aird — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
9 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked9 total
Health4 questions
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent occupational therapists, by grade, based at Mountmellick Primary Care Centre in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42660/25]
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent radiographers, by grade, based at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42661/25]
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has plans to facilitate the payment of accident and emergency department charges in cash at local post offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42662/25]
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent consultant psychiatrist and senior psychologist posts that were filled in Laois CAMHS in 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42663/25]
Children3 questions
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide funding for a community neurorehabilitation team for the midlands in budget 2026, in line with the commitment in the programme for Government to complete the national roll-out of community neurorehabilitation teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42648/25]
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of whole time equivalent social care worker posts filled in each children’s disability network team within CHO8 in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42664/25]
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of young adults with an intellectual disability in County Laois who are on a waiting list for day services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42665/25]
Culture1 question
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he is taking to accelerate the roll out of high-speed broadband in underserved rural communities; the means by which his Department is coordinating with the National Broadband Plan to ensure timely delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42647/25]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2025-07-29Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reasons that the undergraduate psychology degree programme (PC414) at Carlow College is not currently included in the Free Fees Initiative and is not eligible for SUSI grants or funding, despite being equivalent to psychology degrees offered by other institutions that do qualify under both schemes; if he will consider the inclusion of this programme given the urgent national shortage of qualified psychologists across the education, healthcare and social care sectors, which continues to have wide-reaching impacts on service provision and public well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41664/25]