Cork South-Central — week of Mon, 8 Sept

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 23 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 23 total

Housing 8 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of social housing new builds by Cork City Council, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45319/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of social housing new builds by AHBs in the Cork City Council, area in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45320/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of social housing new builds by Cork County Council, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45321/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of social housing new builds by AHBs in the Cork County Council, area in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45322/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of newly built houses, acquired by Cork City Council, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45323/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of newly built houses, acquired by AHBs in the Cork City Council area, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45324/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of newly built houses, acquired by Cork County Council, in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45325/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the name and location of newly built houses, acquired by AHBs in the Cork County Council area in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form. [45326/25]
Health 7 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the remaining budget for respite for carers in 2025 for CHO4, broken down by area. [47340/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health 3361. the number of days respite that can be provided within the remaining budget for CHO4, broken down by area. [47341/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the budget that has been spent to date for respite for carers in 2025 for community healthcare organisation 4 or CHO4, broken down by area. [47342/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the waiting list for home help in the south Lee area of County Cork. [47505/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of new applications for home help that were approved but not allocated due to financial constraints in the south and north Lee areas in County Cork, in each of the past 12 months, in tabular form. [47506/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if all home help organiser positions in south and north Lee have been filled; and if not, when they will be filled. [47507/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting on home help allocation longer than six, 12, 18 and 24 months, respectively. [47508/25]
Defence 6 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if the RTSD allocation was exhausted before the end of 2024; the number of reservists were left unpaid as a result; the steps that were taken to mitigate hardship; and the measures that are being introduced to prevent this from recurring in 2025. [45106/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his views on the 21 consecutive day PRSI threshold and its impact on the operational reality of the modern RDF; and if his Department undertake a review to assess whether this interpretation is compliant with the intent of social insurance law and examine its potential exposure to retrospective employer PRSI and pension liabilities. [45107/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of deaths in service of Defence Forces personnel since 1 January 2000, by barracks, airbase, naval base or overseas, by cause of death, in tabular format. [45397/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the likely cost to the exchequer of the full implementation of welfare provisions in the working time directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47502/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether it is his intention to require the Defence Forces to pay for welfare provisions from existing resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47503/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence whether it is the intention to pay for the implementation of welfare provisions from pay deductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47504/25]
Education 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the limited teaching staff allocation granted to a school (details supplied) in consideration of the increase in the number enrolled for September 2025. [44753/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection when a school (details supplied) will be given permission to go to tender for the hot school lunch programme for which it has been approved. [45750/25]

New lobbying 5 returns

Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol treatment services
- Alcohol health information labelling
CyberSafeIreland Children and Youth Affairs
- Children's online safety
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Jerry Buttimer — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 11 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 11 returns

Community Platform Community
- Email to Minister Buttimer re Collaborative Governance
Social Justice Ireland Budgetary matters
- Letter to all TDs and Senators to bring their attention to the publication of Budget Choices 2026 and Social Welfare Rates: Benchmarking and Indexation
Parkinson's Ireland Health
- Lobbying regarding increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Alcohol treatment services
- Alcohol health information labelling
COPE Galway CLG Community
- Submission as part of the consultation process by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht on the development of a successor to Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities 2019-2024, the Government's five year strategy for the Community and Voluntary Sector.
St Luke's Home Cork CLG Public Expenditure and Reform
- A S39 not for profit organisation with voluntary and charitable status seeking appropriate funding to stem operating losses, achieve pay parity with our colleagues in the HSE through appropriate means ( NTPF or HSE or Legislation)
Irish Petrol Retailers Association Finance
- Budget Submission
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Community Workers' Limited Community
- Conversation with Minister Jerry Buttimer and his advisor Jack White concerning proposed meeting.

Micheál Martin — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 0 questions · 22 new lobbying returns

New lobbying 22 returns

Irish Self Catering Federation Tourism
- Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL)
Depaul Housing
- The Wheel's Annual Conference invited a group of members including David Carroll and the Taoiseach. A number of issues were discussed including the WRC Review in relation to the funding of the sector. Held in Croke Park, Wednesday May 28th at 4-5:30pm.
Analog Devices Economic Development and Industry
- Analog Devices Strategic Operations in Ireland
Alcohol Action Ireland · 4 returns Justice and Equality · Health
- alcohol and domestic, sexual and gender-based violence
- Alcohol and cocaine
- Alcohol treatment services
- Alcohol health information labelling
Munster Branch IRFU Sports and Recreation
- LSSIF Funding for Centre of Excellence in Limerick
The Sunbed Association Health
- Proposed plan to ban commercial sunbeds
Local Ireland (representing the Regional Newspapers and Printers Association of Ireland) Public Expenditure and Reform
- Funding for Coimisiún na Meán Schemes and sufficient Departmental Funding for Government, semi-State and Local Authority advertising to ensure equitable allocation to trusted public service content providers so that all readers and audiences are reached
Holocaust Education Ireland CLG Justice and Equality
- Wrote letter to Taoiseach inviting him to give keynote speech at National Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration
CyberSafeIreland Children and Youth Affairs
- Children's online safety
Dignity4Patients Justice and Equality
- Commission of Investigation and Inquiry into Abuse by former Surgeon Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda 1964 - 1995
Simon Communities of Ireland Housing
- Brief in-person engagement with the Taoiseach at the Wheel's Summit in Croke Park
Temporis Ireland Housing
- Submission to Govt on problems in housing delivery and potential solutions.
Pontis Advisory Limited Housing
- Issues in relation to zoning under the newly announced section 28 guidelines
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.
Early Childhood Ireland · 3 returns Public Expenditure and Reform · Children and Youth Affairs
- Early Childhood Ireland's submission on the National Development Plan (NDP) review
- Proposed increase to Personal Injury awards
- Budget 2026
Nasc Ireland Justice and Equality
- Hate Speech and Hate Crime

Pádraig Rice — Social Democrats 0 votes · 38 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 38 total

Health 31 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the spending to date with a company (details supplied) and any external contractors or management consulting firms on the electronic health records system for the National Children’s Hospital, in tabular form. [45740/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the strategic workforce planning programme detailed in the Path to Universal Healthcare: Sláintecare and Programme for Government 2025+; if a specific unit in her Department is leading on this work; the timeframe being worked towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46298/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will consider including Guillain–Barré syndrome as a long-term illness considering the disease presents similarly to other illnesses included on the list; if consideration has been given to re-examining the eligibility criteria for the long-term illness scheme to expand the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46636/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of dietitians recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46776/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46777/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of orthoptists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46778/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of podiatrists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46779/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of chiropodists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46780/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of audiologists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46781/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of dentists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46782/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of counsellors recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46783/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46784/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of psychologists recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46785/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46786/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of public health nurses recruited since 2019 that were 1.0 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and below, by year and WTE figure, in tabular form. [46787/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason(s) a type of hearing aid will no longer be issued by the HSE (details supplied); if she is satisfied that these hearing aids are of the same standard and quality as those previously issued by the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46788/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason a type of hearing aid will continue to be issued to children but not adults (details supplied); if in future patients will have to change hearing aids when they move from children to adult audiology services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46789/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of business cases received from a hospital in each of the past ten years (details supplied) regarding the expansion of the neurosurgery programme; the decisions that have been made on these cases to date; the reasons they may have been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46790/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to PQ No. 254 of 9 July 2025, if her Department has concluded its review of the 2017 Dickson Report regarding Paediatric Urology; if it has received the initial assurances and additional information sought from the HSE; if she will publish the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46791/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if a medication for post-excision management of endometriosis (details supplied) will be added to the drug payment scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46792/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the importance of long-term medication access for women recovering from severe endometriosis is recognised; if she will prioritise investment in multidisciplinary care pathways to reduce the long-term cost burden on the health system by preventing repeat surgeries as a result of endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46793/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to PQ No. 379 of 10 April 2025, to confirm if the four new allergy service beds that will be opened in the new National Children’s Hospital represents a reduction in the number of beds currently available to children with allergy based conditions (details supplied); the number available to children with allergy based conditions across public hospitals at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46794/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to list the service providers used by the HSE and Section 28 hospitals to store patient data; if, in each case, this data is being stored in this jurisdiction or on international servers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46795/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health further to PQ no. 2679 of 29 July 2025, the status of the HSE’s consideration of the recommendation of the Medicines Management Programme (MMP) to reclassify high-protein ONS to List B; if her attention has been brought to the rebuttal of the MMP’s interpretation of ONS cost data by experts in clinical nutrition (details supplied); if she will meet with clinical experts before any decision is taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46796/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason the external retrospective review of children who may have undergone unnecessary hip surgeries has been delayed; if the HSE is still committed to a six month timeframe for the process; the status of the shortlisting and recruitment process for the independent panel; to confirm that the panel will be convened in September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46797/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the reason no correspondence related to the external retrospective review of children who may have undergone unnecessary hip surgeries have been issued to families; if correspondence will be issued to families as a matter of urgency outlining the status of the review and the next steps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46798/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to outline the HSE’s new rules surrounding travel and subsistence allowances; to detail the changes that have taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46799/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the status of the Programme for Government commitment to review the drugs reimbursement process; if work has commenced on advancing this commitment; the timeline she is working towards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46800/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the number of people who were referred for a colonoscopy under BowelScreen; and the number of people offered a colonoscopy appointment within the recommended 28 days under BowelScreen in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [47099/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure nicotine pouches cannot be legally sold to children under 18 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47100/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health when a draft of the Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47101/25]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent infringement by Burkina Faso on LGBTQ rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47068/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on a potential global agreement or convention to decriminalise homosexuality and enhance LGBTQ rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47069/25]
Finance 2 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance whether Ireland will support European Commission recommendations on updates to the Tobacco Taxation Directive [47102/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the lack of availability of insurance for mobility scooters; the steps his Department will take to address this issue for individuals with decreased mobility who seek to insurance their mobility scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46637/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the new arrangements and contracts for the city bike scheme that operates in Cork city; the reason for changing the arrangements of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46635/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 26 February 2025, if his position has changed in respect of conducting an investigation into the sale and transfer of 44 homes in Cork (details supplied); if he has received and reviewed correspondence; if he will meet with the group concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46802/25]
Further and Higher Education 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the status of the review of QQI Level 5 awards for healthcare assistants and pre-nursing students in the further education sector; the work carried out to date; the timeline for completion of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46801/25]

New lobbying 15 returns

Parkinson's Ireland · 2 returns Health
- Lobbying regarding increased HSE section 39 funding for Parkinson's Ireland.
- Wrote to the representative to advocate for our pre-budget requests to be included in their parties alternative budget.
Alcohol Action Ireland · 5 returns Health
- Zero alcohol product advertising
- Costs of alcohol harm
- Alcohol treatment services
- Alcohol policy development
- Alcohol health information labelling
CyberSafeIreland Children and Youth Affairs
- Children's online safety
The Psychological Society of Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Email sent to opposition party TDs circulating the PSI’s Press Release advocating for a Shared Governance Leadership Model in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
- Circulation of PSI Press Release to Oireachtas Members (opposition TDs) Calling for an End to the Use of Therapy Notes in Rape and Sexual Assault Cases
Endometriosis Association of Ireland Health
- National Endometriosis framework and diagnosis / treatment of Endometriosis
Inclusion Ireland Budgetary matters
- We contacted Deputies Quaide, Cummins, O'Callaghan, and Rice in their respective capacities as the Social Democrats' disability, finance, social protection, education, and health spokespeople, to invite them to a briefing of Inclusion Ireland's Pre-Budget Submission's priorities, along with a fully copy of the document for their consideration.
Kathleen O'Meara Public Affairs Consultant Health
- Lobbying by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association for the establishment of a Clinical Care Programme for patients with lung fibrosis and the additional services needed.
Creative Retail Distribution Limited · 2 returns Taxation
- Support for Classification of HHC as a Schedule 1 Controlled Drug
- Email concerning the E-liquids Products Tax and concerns around the mechanism chosen to implement the tax via self-declaration rather than as a tax-stamp. Hale also referred to research commissioned from KPMG which raised several important policy considerations around the E-Liquids products tax including the potential for a surge in illicit and grey market sales.

Séamus McGrath — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 41 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 41 total

Health 9 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will set out her Department and the HSE’s plans for the development of a new hospital in Cork; the current state of progress, the timelines, to provide the details of the funding that has been ringfenced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44471/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists (details supplied). [44472/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide information regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery (details supplied). [44473/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the plans for the development of a primary care health centre at a location (details supplied); the steps in the process; when she expects the primary care health centre to be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44476/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the plans for the development of a primary care health centre at a location (details supplied); the steps in the process; when she expects the primary care health centre to be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44477/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to make operational motorcycle ambulance or paramedic response vehicles in the Cork region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44498/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response times in Cork city and county for 2023 and 2024; the breakdown of response times, for example, the percentage of responses in less than 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44499/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to revise upwards the qualifying income limits for the over 70’s medical card. [46570/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to outline any possible funding sources to assist an organisation (details supplied) nationally to purchase equipment to digitise patient details and records. [46634/25]
Housing 8 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of properties acquired under the cost rental tenant in-situ scheme since it was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44508/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total projected cost involved in the upcoming remediation of apartment defects scheme; if his Department has budgeted for this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44516/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average cost of a social housing unit delivered in 2024 by local authorities broken down by the cost per unit size, such as 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44517/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total quantum of land held by local authorities, by each local authority, earmarked for social, affordable and cost rental housing; to outline the total number of units which could potentially be delivered on the landbank in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44520/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of developer provided waste water treatment plants in residential estates which have not been taken in charge by Uisce Éireann; the estimated total cost involved in bringing these plants up to standard for taking in charge purposes; and the estimated amount of this cost which will need to be incurred by Uisce Éireann. [44522/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable properties delivered through the Part V system in 2023 and 2024; and if he would outline his expectation for 2025. [44523/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of social, affordable and cost-rental units currently in the pipeline for delivery at various stages with his Department; the expected delivery year from these totals in each of the three categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44525/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position in relation to the application of local authority rates to sporting organisations in respect of stadiums that contain some bar, conference and banqueting facilities; the number of such stadiums currently subject to such rates; the total amount collected nationally in respect of stadiums in 2023 and 2024; if he plans to exempt some of the regional stadiums around the country from rates given the financial burden they present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45827/25]
Education 6 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the total amount of Government funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) in 2023, 2024 and 2025. [45664/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a full update on the new school building project for a school (details supplied); and when the tender process for a contractor will commence. [46499/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the proposed building works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46815/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will initiate meaningful discussions with an organisation (details supplied) and other representatives to negotiate an agreed resolution to the school secretaries and caretakers dispute. [46991/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will engage with a local school (details supplied) in relation to capitation funding. [47029/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the commencement of the detailed design stage for a school (details supplied) and the estimated duration of this stage. [47031/25]
Transport 4 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans to support of high speed rail link between Cork and Dublin, in line with the new National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44470/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the current N28 after the M28 becomes operational in 2028; his plans for a sustainable travel corridor on this route, connecting Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy and other areas with Douglas and the City Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44515/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the amounts paid to vehicle owners for damage caused to vehicles on public roads from potholes, poor surface and other reasons; the amounts paid in 2022, 2023, 2024 in each local authority area; the amounts from the national figure for example number of claims paid less than €250, €500, €750, €1,000, €1250 and so on, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44543/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the decision to end the TFI bike share programme in Cork city; his plans to replace the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46820/25]
Social 4 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number or persons in receipt of jobseeker's allowance for more than 12 months; the number of those who have engaged on a training course or community employment scheme; the number who have not engaged on a training course or community employment scheme; and his views on job activation measures being undertaken for those on long term job seekers allowance. [44514/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of claims made and paid out under the humanitarian assistance scheme for Storm Éowyn; the average payment; the amounts paid for example less than €500, €1000, €1,500, €2,000 and so on, in tabular form; the total amount paid to date; and the number of claims refused wholly or partially; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44524/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide financial assistance to pensioners (details supplied) that require home electrical oxygen, which significantly increases electricity bills in order to support them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45582/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the qualification criteria for the fuel allowance (details supplied). [46117/25]
Finance 3 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the capital acquisitions tax thresholds in Budget 2026; if he will particularly examine the inequitable treatment of childless individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44490/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Finance to clarify that the application of the residential zoned land tax (RZLT) ceases once construction commences on a site; if construction has commenced on a site, but subsequently stops for a prolonged period, if the RZLT will reapply at some point or if some other penalty may apply to a developer for letting an unfinished site sit there for such a period. [45665/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the full costs to the State involved in storing and maintaining the MV Matthew ship since it was seized; the details of the disposal process; and the reason for the long delay involved. [46632/25]
Justice 3 questions
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of court cases where it has been shown that the claimant has made a fraudulent claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44475/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has plans to introduce mandatory sentences for those who assault members of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44502/25]
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the systems in place to allow ministers of religion to enter this country on visas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46604/25]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Taoiseach the total cost for running each of the various citizens assemblies since 2016; to provide a breakdown of the cost categories in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44503/25]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the top ten public contracts in value terms including project name, completed in the past five years; the total final cost of each contract versus the original contract cost; to provide details of variations in the cost from the contract price to the final cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44530/25]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will progress plans for a border control inspection post at the Port of Cork to facilitate the importation of certain agricultural produce which currently cannot be imported through Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44488/25]
Children 1 question
- 2025-09-08 Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average time for decisions on enduring power of attorney applications from the date the application is submitted to the courts. [46175/25]

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