Mon, 16 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · 4 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 181 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Barry Ward — Fine Gael
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145 questions ·
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Questions asked145 total
Education26 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the work ongoing within her Department to reduce the student teacher ratio in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18859/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the work ongoing within her Department to reduce the student teacher ratio in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18860/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the work ongoing within her Department that seeks to increase the provision of special education teachers to ensure the best possible outcome for students that require additional support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18861/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the national average student teacher ratio in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18862/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the average student teacher ratio in primary schools in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18863/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the national average student teacher ratio in primary schools that do not have any DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18864/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the national average student teacher ratio in private primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18865/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth regarding the average student teacher ratio in private primary schools in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18866/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a school (details supplied); if a permanent site can be provided for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19442/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the lack of permanent accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19443/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the requirement for primary school teachers to complete Croke park hours; if this is set out as a requirement in their contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19560/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the requirement for primary school teachers to complete Croke park hours is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19561/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the basis for the requirement for primary school teachers to complete Croke park hours will be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19562/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the basis for the requirement for primary school teachers to complete Croke park hours has been negotiated with the relevant teacher unions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19563/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the requirement for secondary school teachers to complete Croke park hours; if this is set out as a requirement in their contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19564/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the requirement for secondary school teachers to complete Croke park hours is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19565/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the basis for the requirement for secondary school teachers to complete Croke park hours will be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19566/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the basis for the requirement for secondary school teachers to complete Croke Park hours has been negotiated with the relevant teacher unions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19567/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the emergency works application by a school (details supplied); the actions she will take to expedite this application to reflect the urgency in progressing these works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19681/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding how a child is assessed in relation to qualifying for SNA support in school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19929/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the most recent time the assessment in relation to how a child qualifies for SNA support in school was reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19930/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any engagement she has had with the NCSE in relation to the qualifying criteria for getting an SNA in school; if this assessment has been reviewed in recent years by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19931/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to calls to expand the qualifying criteria for access to SNA support for children that require additional help in a school (details supplied); the actions she will take to address the concerns outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19932/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the refurbishment works for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20680/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with the principal of a school (details supplied) in relation to their planned refurbishment project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20681/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a timeline for the start date of a planned refurbishment project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20682/26]
Health26 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18392/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of a report launched by a group (details supplied) in relation to the advertising of alcohol online and the potential impact on children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18394/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of employees of the National Ambulance Service in relation to their employment contracts (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18396/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish television networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18476/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products during sporting events that are broadcast on Irish radio networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18477/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of banning the advertising of alcohol products at sporting events, both in and around the venues and grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18478/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning the advertisement of alcohol during and around sporting events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18479/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with an organisation (details supplied) or any other similar organisation into the merits of banning alcohol sponsorship of sports teams and individuals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18480/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol advertising during sporting events has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18481/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the impact that alcohol sponsorship of sports teams or individuals has on fans under the age of 18; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18482/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the low level of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19264/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); if she believes that these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19269/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the actions she has taken to ensure that the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 will be future proofed against developments in technology and attempts to find loopholes that would allow the sale of disposable nicotine vaping in other forms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19270/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons in relation to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); the lessons that can be learned from countries that have already implemented a ban on single use vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19271/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research into the increasing prevalence of larger disposable nicotine vaping devices that are becoming increasingly prevalent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19272/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of school management in relation to the lack of permanent accommodation within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management to ensure that this matter is progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19444/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of creating a stand-alone school building for the school that operates within the National Rehabilitation Hospital (details supplied); if she will engage with hospital management on this proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19445/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 788 of 3 March 2026, the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19446/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if any submissions can be consider as part of the assessment of the proposal for reimbursement of Skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19447/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will facilitate a meeting with the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19448/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any procedure that would allow for a meeting between the relevant Department staff and the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19449/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; broken down by quantity, brand and a timeline for when the recall commenced and was completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19452/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19453/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula at an EU level in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19454/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the membership of the expert advisory group established by HIQA to inform an update of the national low-risk alcohol guidelines by her Department; its terms of reference; how often it has met; and when it is due to provide her with recommendations. [20982/26]
Transport25 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating delineated regulations within the existing road traffic act that would differentiate between someone who broke the speed limit by 20% or less and someone who went over that threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18537/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of requiring the provision of a specific location where a fixed charged notice for speeding was incurred as part of the issuance of the fine by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18538/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the appeal mechanism for the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18539/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 4 March 2026, his views on the merits of expanding the operating hours of RSA operated driving test centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18848/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review of the agreement with the RSA in relation to the operation of driving test centres; if expanded operating hours can be made a requirement of this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18849/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any specific contracted opening hours in relation to the operation of driving test centres by the RSA; if there is any flexibility in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18850/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will pursue a formal exception for short-term car rental operators in EU negotiations in relation to the zero-emission vehicle sales target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18979/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he is having with Irish Rail in relation to a disruption in services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19361/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a refund system for DART annual tickets in situations whereby there is significant interruption to the network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19362/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any work being carried out in conjunction with Irish Rail to future proof the DART network to prevent future significant outages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19363/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a dedicated fund to provide EV charging infrastructure at all local authority buildings that will be usable by both the public and members of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of EV charging infrastructure at public buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Dublin Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19813/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Shannon Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19814/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Cork Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19815/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Dublin Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19816/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Shannon Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19817/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Cork Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19818/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding an application for a small public vehicle license; the reason a fee for a resit of the examination requirement is the same as the original fee; his views on whether this is a justifiable cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19819/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views in relation to calls to declare a public health crisis in relation to the number of deaths on Irish roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to address record number of deaths on Irish Roads in 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19917/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he is having with the RSA that seeks to urgently address road safety concerns and record deaths on Irish Roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19918/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to address road safety concerns for vulnerable roads users including pedestrians and cyclists as set out in a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19919/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there are sufficient deterrents in place to reduce poor driving behaviour including the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19920/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he is having with the RSA that seeks to reduce poor driving behaviour including the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19921/26]
Housing16 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the merits of relaxing regulations to allow homeowners to build larger stand-alone cabins in back gardens and create additional housing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18736/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19070/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he can outline the scope of the pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the pathfinder project under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19072/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the pathfinder project (details supplied) has a confirmed budget, the way this was ratified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19073/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding any pathfinder projects planned under the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19074/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the full rollout of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19075/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way remediation works are classified and deemed to be included in the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19076/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an estimate as to the total cost of completing the full interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19077/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the interim apartment remediation scheme; if water ingress defects are being considered for inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19371/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to publish the National Planning Statement, which is required in order for the publication of the Planning Guidelines in order to enact Section 44b of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19810/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 767 of 17 February 2026, his views on whether submissions in relation to localised public infrastructure that come from individuals or organisations that do not live or work in the area impacted are in contravention of the guidelines issued for inclusive community engagement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19820/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on whether it is appropriate for objections or submissions in relation to localised public infrastructure to come from individuals or organisations that do not live or work in the area impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19821/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views of the adequacy of the existing public submission aspect of the planning system; his views on whether it should be more targeted in terms of who any potential change will most impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19822/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the criteria for awarding protected status to any animal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20259/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the protected status of seagulls; if it is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20260/26]
Climate13 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the progression of the Private Wires Bill 2025 (details supplied) that received Government approval in December 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20970/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to environmental concerns related to the proposed Private Wires Bill 2025 (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that these concerns are addressed during the Bill drafting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20971/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to minimise the impact that data centres on our energy grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20972/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any incentives or obligations under review within his Department that would support data centres in the use of renewable energy systems to minimise their reliance on the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20973/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of gas energy by data centres; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20974/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the annual usage of water by data centres; if this is something that is recorded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20975/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total percentage of electricity that is used by data centres at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20976/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any engagement he has had with environmental groups in relation to the drafting of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21031/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the actions he will take to ensure that the concerns of environmental groups are considered as the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 progresses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21032/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to criticisms of plans related to the progression of the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill 2025 (details supplied); the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21033/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the reports in relation to the export of peat (details supplied); if he can outline how this happened in the context of Ireland's restriction on commercial extraction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21297/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps he intends to take to tackle the illegal large-scale extraction of peat in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21300/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any engagement he has had with the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to its claim that there is illegal large-scale extraction of peat in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21301/26]
Children9 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of a person (details supplied) in relation to accessing their personal records related to their time in care of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18955/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 719 of 3 March 2026, the specific location of the additional 199 new residential placements; broken down by the number in each location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18989/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 719 of 3 March 2026, the details regarding the allocation of €65 million for disability residential services in 2026 for new developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18990/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding developments towards reaching the commitment to reducing childcare costs to €200 per child, per month, in the context of a number of childcare providers pulling out of the core funding scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20999/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions she is taking to reduce the cost of childcare in the short-term as the wider project of reaching the commitment of hitting childcare costs of €200 per child, per month, is progressing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21000/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions she is taking to address the issue of childcare providers pulling out of the core funding scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21001/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions she is taking at a national level to increase the provision of childcare centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21002/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any incentives she is considering to increase the provision of childcare centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21003/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the shortage of childcare places in Shankill, County Dublin, and the wider surrounding areas; the actions she will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21004/26]
Social7 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the adequacy of the level of PRSI cover for hearing aids; if he will engage with the Minister for Finance in this regard in the context of future budgetary negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the adequacy of the level of PRSI cover for hearing aids; if he will engage with the Minister for Health in this regard in the context of future budgetary negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19267/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the adequacy of financial support available for people that require hearing aids but do not have a medical card; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19268/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if he can outline the legislative basis that requires in-person attendance for the collection of jobseekers benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20688/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to a situation (details supplied); if an exception can be made in relation to the requirement of in-person collection of jobseekers payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20689/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding his Department's policy on the electronic transfer of social welfare payments; the way in which this can be accommodated in a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20690/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding any review of his Department's policy in relation to the electronic transfer of social welfare payments in place of in person attendance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20691/26]
Justice7 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 228 of 3 March 2026, the actions he will take to address the specific staffing shortages in an embassy (details supplied) that is impacting on visa processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18988/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been furnished with a copy of the protocol for the taser pilot in an Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19258/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the way in which the equivalent to the Garda vetting process is carried out in the UK, which includes a single live register, where individuals are continuously monitored and relevant organisations can check status in real time; if a similar system could be implemented in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied); the actions he will take to address the concerns outlined in relation to the use of counselling notes in criminal trials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19928/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors providing family law legal advice services under the Civil Legal Aid - Family Law Private Practitioner Panel in each of the years from 1995 to 2025 inclusive, on a per county basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19979/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors registered on the International Protection Legal Solicitors Panel under the Civil Legal Aid in each of the years from 1995 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19980/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the recommendations of the Garda vetting review group; if the recommendations will be outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19943/26]
Finance5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 452 of 17 February 2026, the position regarding the assessment and analysis that is carried out in relation to balancing taxation versus spending; if any further assessment of eliminating the USC has been carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18494/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review ongoing of the pension tax relief earnings cap of €115,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20095/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of increasing the pension tax relief earnings cap of €115,000, which was set in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20096/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department’s preparations for the EU customs reforms, including the planned removal of the €150 de minimis threshold for customs duties on low-value imports; the proposed introduction of flat handling fees on such parcels; Ireland-specific considerations in relation to imports via Britain and Northern Ireland, in the context of the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21087/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any engagement he is having with Revenue in preparations for the EU customs reforms, including the planned removal of the €150 de minimis threshold for customs duties on low-value imports; the proposed introduction of flat handling fees on such parcels; Ireland-specific considerations in relation to imports via Britain and Northern Ireland, in the context of the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21088/26]
Enterprise3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the most recent research that was carried out into best practice and workplace governance regarding driving for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any engagement he has had with the RSA to ensure that their handbook in relation to safe driving for work practices (details supplied) is consistently updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any additional work being done in his Department that seeks to improve safety measures in relation to driving for work practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/26]
Foreign2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the average processing time for first time passports for infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19273/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the delays in processing a first time passport application (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19274/26]
Further and Higher Education2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the lack of provision of online versions of course material in some college courses that are supported under SUSI, for prospective students with medical conditions that prevent them from attending in person classes; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) with a medical condition that has been prevented them from pursuing a college course due to the lack of online options in the SUSI sponsored course; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding any engagement he has had with an animal welfare charity (details supplied) in relation to preventing illegal sulky racing and the associated animal welfare concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19941/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he is taking to address animal welfare concerns with regards to illegal sulky racing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19940/26]
Public Expenditure1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider facilitating a meeting with a campaign group that is seeking to create an Irish Academy of Fine Arts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18346/26]
Culture1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the campaign to create an Irish Academy of Fine Arts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18345/26]
Cormac Devlin — Fianna Fáil
0 votes ·
19 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked19 total
Health8 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18903/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients treated through the diabetes service at St Vincent’s University Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2026; the number of patients with Type 1 diabetes attending the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18904/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the level of funding allocated to diabetes services at St Vincent’s University Hospital in each of the years 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date; whether additional funding has been provided to support the expansion of insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring technologies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18905/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients nationally currently supported under the HSE for continuous glucose monitoring technologies including the MiniMed 780G system; whether the Simplera continuous glucose monitoring sensor has been approved for use within the HSE system; whether there are supply or procurement constraints affecting access to such technologies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18906/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been brough to the dispute between radiographer practice tutors and the HSE regarding retention and resourcing of tutor roles; if her Department has been briefed on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20789/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographer clinical practice tutor posts currently approved and funded within the HSE; the number of such posts filled and vacant, by hospital and hospital group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20790/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the number of student radiographers undertaking clinical placements in HSE hospitals in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the projected number of placements for 2026 and 2027; and the measures being taken to ensure that sufficient clinical practice tutors and training resources are available to support these placements. [20791/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Health the engagement the HSE and her Department have had with the Workplace Relations Commission in relation to the dispute concerning radiographer practice tutors; whether an assessment has been carried out of the potential impact of tutor shortages on clinical training capacity, staff retention, and patient services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20828/26]
Education4 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the plans for a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18813/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the redress scheme for survivors of historical child sexual abuse in primary and secondary schools; when more information will be made available to survivors; the way in which the contact information will be provided to survivors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18819/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a status update on a school building project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18820/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the case of a school (details supplied); if her Department investigate the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20829/26]
Justice3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans to change or amend the Registration of Clubs (Ireland) Act 1904 with regard to the requirement to have a visitors' sign-in book; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18816/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued to e-bike, bicycle or e-scooter users in the Garda Dublin Metropolitan Region, by type during the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18817/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of e-scooters, e-bikes and scramblers confiscated in the Garda Dublin Metropolitan Region, by type of vehicle and by district, during the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18818/26]
Defence1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence the number of naval vessels docked in Dún Laoghaire Harbour during 2020 to 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19069/26]
Finance1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the current IT infrastructure project for the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is within budget; to confirm that payments paid to date to external consultants have been in line with agreed contract/budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18812/26]
Enterprise1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an update can be provided for a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18814/26]
Housing1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the apartment and duplex defects remediation scheme will be in place and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18811/26]
Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.
Richard Boyd Barrett — People Before Profit-Solidarity
0 votes ·
17 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked17 total
Justice4 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has been furnished with a copy of the protocol for the taser pilot in an Garda Síochána; if he can confirm that protocol obliges that the pilot will be subject to an independent assessment and evaluate the impact of tasers on public trust, particularly among over-policed communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19372/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of measures planned or ongoing to reduce the backlog in all forms of visa applications managed by his Department [20055/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that all international protection accommodation, including short-terms and emergency accommodation, is inspected and highest standards of care provided for asylum seekers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21367/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to ensure that asylum seekers have appropriate permanent accommodation while their status is being processed and reduced reliance on emergency accommodation services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21368/26]
Children4 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the imminent collapse of an organisation (details supplied) which has been in operation for over 40 years and is one of Ireland’s longest-standing Traveller organisations providing invaluable advocacy and community development with the Traveller community; if her attention has been drawn to the crisis threatening the loss of over thirty workers and the dismantling of essential programmes for Travellers across the region and the State; if she will acknowledge that this will weaken vital supports, reduce representation and undermine decades of progress in Traveller rights and equality; will she commit to immediate State intervention to secure the organisations future as a matter of priority; to outline her plans to preserve this much needed organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21014/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality with respect to her responsibility for equality policy and the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, the steps being taken to prevent the loss of jobs in an organisation (details supplied), given the essential role the organisation plays in providing supports to the Traveller community. [21083/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality with respect to her responsibility for equality policy and the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, whether a review or restructuring process has commenced in respect of an organisation (details supplied); and the way in which her Department intends to ensure that the knowledge, experience and community trust built by the group is not lost. [21084/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality with respect to her responsibility for equality policy and the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, if her attention has been brought to an offer by an organisation (details supplied) to engage in finding a way forward for an organisation; and whether she will accept this offer as part of a national co-ordinated response to the present situation. [21085/26]
Housing2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding a pathfinder apartment defects remediation scheme (details supplied); the timeline, budget, and the way in which findings will be rolled out nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is concerned that the construction of the Shannon Pipeline by Uisce Éireann may have irreparable damage to the environment and agricultural land; his plans to reduce long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/26]
Social2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will recognise long-Covid as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18289/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will increase the supports for those in need of hearing aids in line with increased cost of those aids (details supplied). [19429/26]
Climate1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether Ireland remains committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, namely ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, considering both energy price hikes and Ireland's persistently high emissions. [20097/26]
Transport1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to consider pro rata refunds for season rail ticket holders following failures of rail services and the known constraints of the bus network to deal with these failures. [19514/26]
Enterprise1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if, in relation to the Industrial Relations Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers Bill 2021, he can clarify whether the Government will provide a money message should the Bills Office decide it needs one; if they can outline separately what measures the Government are taking to address the policy issues the Bill tries to address (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19245/26]
Health1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health whether she will increase the supports for those in need of hearing aids in line with increased cost of those aids (details supplied). [19428/26]
Agriculture1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the assessment that has been carried out by his Department regarding the long-term resilience of Ireland's current forestry model, which is heavily reliant on monoculture plantations, in the context of increasing storm frequency and climate change. [21366/26]