Mon, 16 Mar – 22 Mar 2026 · 5 TDs · 0 bills voted on · 112 questions · 0 new lobbying filings
Barry Heneghan — Independent
0 votes ·
56 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked56 total
Transport12 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the supports currently available to persons with ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions to assist them in preparing for the driver theory test; whether any structured learning supports, tutoring programmes or accessible preparatory courses are funded or approved by the State; the number of such supports available nationally and by county; to outline any plans to introduce dedicated learning supports to ensure equitable access to driver licensing for neurodivergent learners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18403/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has conducted any assessment of barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing driver education and licensing, particularly in relation to preparation for the driver theory test; if not, whether such a review will be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18404/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently review the current diversion of the 32X service along the Clontarf Road; the expected duration of this diversion; to confirm that the full original route will be reinstated once roadworks are completed; if he will further examine immediate capacity issues on both the 32X and the 130 services, including the provision of additional morning buses to ensure students can reliably travel to school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18460/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or the National Transport Authority has examined the option of developing an overground shuttle rail link between Clongriffin DART station and Dublin Airport; whether a feasibility study, cost benefit analysis or route assessment has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18470/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to acquiring a defined rail corridor between Clongriffin and Dublin Airport, across largely undeveloped lands, as potentially lower cost and faster to deliver alternative or interim solution to connect the airport to the national rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18471/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the proposed MetroLink will improve airport access for communities along the northern DART line including Howth, Clontarf, Raheny and Artane; whether passengers from these areas will be required to travel into the city centre to interchange; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18472/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the potential demand for a direct heavy rail connection from the Belfast line and other intercity routes to Dublin Airport via Clongriffin, allowing passengers to remain on the rail network rather than transferring to bus, taxi or city centre metro services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18473/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has assessed the potential use of modular housing to accommodate workers involved in major infrastructure projects such as MetroLink; whether this approach could help reduce pressure on the private rental market in areas experiencing acute housing demand; the likelihood of such proposals proceeding; the process by which modular housing manufacturers can engage with his Department or approved housing bodies for delivery of units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18483/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the potential establishment of a statutory road safety commissioner with clear responsibility for overseeing and coordinating national road safety policy and for monitoring progress towards Ireland’s 2030 road safety targets, in view of the increase in road fatalities in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19104/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the potential benefits of deploying average speed camera technology on high risk routes across the State within the next twelve months as part of efforts to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19105/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline any plans to introduce a funded national programme to identify and redesign the most dangerous sections of the road network, including the fifty road locations associated with the highest number of fatal or serious collisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19106/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will investigate changes to commission fares by a company (details supplied); the specific oversight in regulating changes in commission taken by taxi operators; if his Department recognises the significant impact this has on the income of taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19682/26]
Housing9 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the fire safety standards that apply to electronic access control or key card door systems in multi-unit residential developments to ensure that residents can exit safely during a power outage or other emergency; whether such systems are required under building regulations or fire safety guidance to automatically release or allow manual exit in the event of a power failure; the oversight and enforcement mechanisms that apply to ensure compliance with these requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19103/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all approved housing bodies (AHBs) in County Mayo, the levels of funding provided to each, either from central or local government, for each of the last three years; the number of these AHBs provided housing during the last three years for older persons and the quantum of such for each; and the level of funding, if any, provided to each AHB in respect of support services for older people resident in the AHB, in tabular form. [19177/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department is considering legislative measures to provide greater clarity regarding the status of licence agreements in residential accommodation where occupants have exclusive use of a room and share common areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19789/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of concerns that licence agreements are being used in some residential settings to exclude occupants from Rent Pressure Zone protections; whether his Department has assessed the impact of this practice on the operation of RPZ rent increase limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19790/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department is considering any legislative clarification to ensure that residential arrangements which operate as tenancies in substance are treated as tenancies for the purposes of the Residential Tenancies Acts and Rent Pressure Zone rules, regardless of how they are labelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19791/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the retrospective defective concrete blocks scheme; the timeline for the final approval and full sign off of the scheme; the steps being taken to ensure that once approval is granted funding will be made available without delay; whether the relevant teams administering the scheme are fully resourced and prepared to process applications and payments immediately once approval is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20505/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will review the provision within the defective concrete blocks scheme that limits eligibility in respect of rental properties where the dwelling has been rented for more than 20 years; whether he accepts that this provision may exclude homeowners whose properties were rented for periods but are still affected by defective blocks through no fault of their own; whether his Department is considering removing or amending this clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20506/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the rule within the defective concrete blocks scheme that restricts applicants to eligibility in respect of one rental property only; whether his Department has examined the impact of this restriction on families who may own more than one affected property due to inheritance or family circumstances; whether consideration is being given to removing this restriction to ensure equitable treatment of homeowners affected by defective blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20507/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the damage threshold criteria within the defective concrete blocks scheme; whether consideration is being given to basing eligibility primarily on certified engineering testing and professional assessment rather than fixed damage thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20508/26]
Education6 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the large-scale capital project for a school (details supplied); when tender assessment will be completed; whether construction remains on track to commence by the end of Q2 2026; the expected timeline for commencement of works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18402/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis for the introduction in 2024 of the revised special needs assistant (SNA) deployment toolkit and guidelines used by the National Council for Special Education to determine eligibility for SNA support; the specific criteria applied under this model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18405/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is engaging with a school’s (details supplied) request for modular accommodation that can facilitate the opening of two additional autism classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18743/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current accommodation capacity of a school (details supplied); the school’s current and projected enrolment figures; and the steps her Department are taking to ensure sufficient classroom accommodation is available. [19183/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has carried out, or plans to carry out, an assessment of the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied); and if she will outline the outcome or expected timeline for such an assessment. [19184/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any applications for additional accommodation or capital works relating to a school (details supplied) are currently under consideration by her Department [19185/26]
Social5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people with a disability that had their free travel pass withdrawn after taking up employment in each of the past five years, by year , in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18456/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the rules that lead to a person with a disability losing their free travel pass when they enter employment; whether he accepts that many people with disabilities face higher transport costs in order to access and remain in work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18457/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has examined if the potential loss of a free travel pass acts as a disincentive for people with disabilities who wish to take up employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18458/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the process that applies when a person with a disability who holds a free travel pass takes up employment, including the way in which their entitlement is reviewed; the criteria applied; the average time taken to reach a decision; the number of such reviews carried out in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18459/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a payment received under a State institutional redress scheme, including the mother and baby institutions payment scheme, is disregarded for the purposes of a means test when assessing eligibility for an exceptional needs payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18653/26]
Finance3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he expects to publish the roadmap on investment taxation reforms referenced in Budget 2026; whether that roadmap will examine the operation of the deemed disposal regime applied to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19160/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current status of the proposed State-backed savings and investment scheme aimed at encouraging greater household participation in long-term investment; whether contribution limits and tax treatment have been determined; and the expected timeline for bringing forward proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19161/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering delaying the scheduled increase in carbon tax in light of the recent unprecedented increases in oil, diesel and gas prices linked to tensions and conflict in the Middle East; whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the potential impact of further carbon tax increases on households and businesses during this period of heightened energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19683/26]
Enterprise3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department has had with the European Commission regarding the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, including discussions on whether the list of prohibited practices under Article 5 of that Act may require further review in light of rapidly developing artificial intelligence technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19674/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions his Department is taking, in conjunction with relevant regulators and Departments, to address potential price gouging by energy providers in light of the recent unprecedented increases in oil, diesel and gas prices linked to tensions and conflict in the Middle East; whether any monitoring or regulatory measures are being considered to ensure fair pricing for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19684/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise; Tourism and Employment whether the Government has engaged with major social media platforms (details supplied) regarding the availability of creator monetisation or creator fund programmes for Irish-based users, noting that certain schemes operate in neighbouring jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom but are not available here; if no such engagement has taken place, whether the Government intends to raise the matter with these companies; and whether the potential economic and tax implications of Irish creators being excluded from such programmes have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20996/26]
Justice3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of dedicated Garda roads policing personnel currently deployed in the Dublin Metropolitan Region; the way in which this compares with 2014 levels; the number of speeding detections in the Dublin region in each of the past five years; whether the Government has assessed the impact of the 43% national decline in speeding detections on road safety outcomes, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20592/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide details of current road policing levels compared with 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19825/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to strengthen and expand the Garda youth diversion programme in the coming years in the north Dublin area; if additional resources will be allocated to youth diversion projects to support early intervention and prevention efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20886/26]
Health3 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health for an update in relation to the decision to include familial hypercholesterolaemia to the list of cardiovascular risk factors screened for in GP settings in 2026 as part of the GP Chronic Disease Management Programme; whether a guideline-directed approach to lipid management will be embedded to enable GPs to assess goal attainment and individualise treatment based on each patient's risk SCORE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18847/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if, through the HSE West/ North-West Region, she can provide a list of all non-statutory organisations in County Mayo funded to provide the following services for older people by age cohorts 65+ and 75+, the amount of funding provided to each organisation for each service; the basis on which this funding is allocated; the total amount across all organisations (details supplied) for patients undergoing treatments; day centre services; laundry services; home help and home living supports; repairs & maintenance, in tabular form. [19174/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if, through the HSE West/ North-West Region, she can provide the number of older people in County Mayo brought from their homes to acute hospitals by the National Ambulance Service in each of the past three years; the number of those living alone; the number of older people discharged from Castlebar Hospital after midnight over this period; the level of capital funding that is earmarked for development of each existing community hospital in County Mayo; and if there are any plans to expand the number of community hospitals and transitional care facilities in the county within the next three years, in tabular form. [19178/26]
Defence2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the super medium helicopter programme; when a model will be selected given that the programme is now two years old; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18939/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence if her Department will provide assurances and a commitment that funds are available for all the programmes on the detailed implementation plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18940/26]
Culture2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on the Government's engagement with other EU Member States regarding proposals to introduce an EU wide digital age of majority for access to social media platforms, particularly in respect of users under 16 years of age; the timeline being considered for advancing such proposals at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19673/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps being taken under the Government's Digital and AI Strategy to develop and pilot age verification systems for social media use by persons under 16 years-of-age; the expected timeline for the pilot programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19675/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has examined the potential role of artificial reef structures, including emerging reef technologies, as part of marine habitat restoration and fisheries ecosystem enhancement in Irish coastal waters; whether any research, pilot projects or feasibility assessments have been undertaken in this regard, including in the area of Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20861/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on oyster reef restoration initiatives supported by his Department, including the restoration project off Dún Laoghaire; the objectives of that project in terms of marine biodiversity and fisheries habitat enhancement; and whether consideration is being given to supporting further oyster restoration projects in other areas of Dublin Bay, including along the north Dublin coastline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20862/26]
Climate2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment how wholesale electricity market transactions in Ireland are monitored for potential market manipulation under a regulation (details supplied) on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (REMIT); the role of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators in this monitoring process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21016/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the extent to which wholesale electricity market prices influence retail electricity prices paid by households and businesses in Ireland; the measures in place to ensure transparency and fair competition in the wholesale electricity market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21017/26]
Foreign1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her department has received any communication from the OSCE-ODIHR for Short-Term Observers for the Election Observation Mission to Hungary; the number of observers that Ireland plans to nominate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18986/26]
Public Expenditure1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has assessed the impact of the removal of the supplementary pension under the Public Service Single Pension Scheme 2013 on members of fast accrual professions including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and fire services, particularly the gap between retirement in these roles and eligibility for the State Pension; whether any measures are being considered to address this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19841/26]
Children1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures contained within the Government's Digital and AI Strategy to address the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies for intimidation, harassment or other harmful online behaviour; whether further legislative or regulatory measures are under consideration in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19676/26]
Rural1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if, through the Pobal , Clár CSP and Dormant Accounts he can provide a list of all non-statutory organisations in County Mayo funded to provide the following services for older people and the amount of funding provided to each organisation for each service: kitchen and food providing facilities; community cars/ transport for patients undergoing treatments, day centre services, laundry services, home help and home living supports, repairs and maintenance, housing scheme supports, in tabular form. [19175/26]
Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats
0 votes ·
16 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked16 total
Transport5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the efforts his Department is making to address traffic congestion on the M50; the steps his Department is taking to ensure a faster response time when there has been a breakdown or a collision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18565/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to address a case (details supplied) in which a motorist is being fined over €1,100 for five missed tolls, despite engaging with the eFlow service provider throughout the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18567/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department has taken to ensure that Ireland has properly enforced Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 in relation to aviation occurrence reporting and whistleblower protection; whether his Department is satisfied with the performance of the Irish Aviation Authority and the Health and Safety Authority in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18573/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has engaged with the Office of the Ombudsman regarding jurisdictional refusals in aviation safety oversight complaints involving alleged regulatory failure; whether he is satisfied that current oversight mechanisms comply with Ireland's obligations under EU aviation safety law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18574/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that the pension increases for retired Córas Iompair Éireann workers will be progressed imminently by his Department, as confirmed by the Taoiseach during a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach on the 26 February 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18873/26]
Finance4 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a breakdown of the number of mortgage holders paying an interest rate over 6%; the number paying an interest rate over 7%; the number paying an interest rate over 8% divided into traditional bank lenders and non-bank lenders, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18941/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount of money raised through deemed disposal taxes in the years 2020 to 2025 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19093/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rationale for bringing in the deemed disposal rule as an anti avoidance measure in the Finance Act 2006; if there was any evidence of significant levels of tax avoidance regarding Irish funds, investments in life policies and investments in offshore funds prior to 2006; if there has been research carried out by his Department or by Revenue on the effectiveness of this measure regarding its stated purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19419/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the level of contributions by credit unions to the deposit guarantee scheme for each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to-date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20523/26]
Education2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to address the lack of statutory protections for job sharing or flexible work arrangements for parent carers working in the education sector; if her attention has been drawn to the financial vulnerability created by forcing skilled professionals on to unpaid, or poorly compensated, leave; her plans to address the absence of long term employment security for teachers who cannot return to full time roles due to caring responsibilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18583/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when tender submissions will open for a school (details supplied); the tender submission deadline; to confirm that the project remains on schedule to commence construction in Q2 of 2026, as confirmed by the former Minister for Education and Youth in May 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18584/26]
Health2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will increase the qualifying income thresholds for a medical card for those over 70 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18566/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the reason the general adult mental health service teams do not have the specialist expertise required to provide treatment for service users with ADHD; to outline her Department’s plans to address this shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19430/26]
Public Expenditure1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 630 of 3 March 2026, the reason the Minister for State, confirmed in Dáil Éireann during ‘Statements on Flooding’ on 19 February 2026 that residents affected by flooding of an underground car park at an apartment complex (details supplied) could apply for the emergency response payment despite damage largely being limited to their cars and personal items contained within; if he made this comment without knowing the full facts of the flooding and where the damage was largely concentrated; the financial supports that are available to the residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/26]
Culture1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his attention has been drawn to residents (details supplied) who have been using the dial-up method for internet access for almost eight years after their local internet line was damaged; if he will ensure that this damaged line is urgently repaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19431/26]
Housing1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding his Department's review of the current exempted development regulations; when he expects these changes to come into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18564/26]
Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin
0 votes ·
10 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked10 total
Education7 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details of all schools that have received funding for a gym since 2020; the amount each school was granted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19055/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide details of all schools that have received funding for a physical educational room since 2020; the amount each school was granted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19056/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria being used to select schools for funding of gyms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19057/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria being used to select schools for funding of physical educational rooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19058/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria being used to assess the Energy and Condition Survey and the weight that will be afforded to this survey when assessing the prioritisation of individual school projects to progress to tender over the course of 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19059/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the status of funding for an autism class for a school (details supplied), when it is expected that this autism class will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19275/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department will sanction an application from a school (details supplied) for an autism class in order to ensure that six students who are transitioning from the junior to the senior school have an appropriate school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19914/26]
Health2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE prioritises a conclusion to the Skyclarys reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for this progressive disease and represents a clear unmet need under the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; if she believes the current delay aligns with the "equitable access" promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20156/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the financial supports that may be available to someone suffering from Parkinson’s disease who requires a mobility scooter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20435/26]
Public Expenditure1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of instances where applicants have accidentally uploaded more than one document and therefore been excluded from a procurement process; the steps his Department will take to ensure the risk of same is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19060/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí — Fine Gael
0 votes ·
11 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked11 total
Health5 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of public health nurses in north Dublin, as compared to baseline capacity for 2026; the number of developmental checks done in north Dublin; the actions being taken to increase recruitment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18724/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered introducing a scheme for adults with hearing loss to purchase hearing aids, including those with Otosclerosis, recognising the significant cost incurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19558/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if her Department will consider expanding the eligibility for a medical card to older people who are suffering from a serious chronic illness, but who are above the means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20520/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health if she will review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20521/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health for an update on a review (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20779/26]
Transport2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress of the first National Safety Camera Strategy, when he expects it to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20522/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the number of outbound journeys taken each month on the 73 bus in Dublin since 2025, between 6pm and end of service, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18725/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on research his Department has undertaken on the efficacy of methane-reducing feed additives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20963/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to encourage farmers to consider installing solar panels on sheds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20962/26]
Further and Higher Education1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the forthcoming student accommodation strategy paper; when it is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20780/26]
Justice1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures his Department is taking to ensure courthouses and facilities are suitable for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. [20957/26]
Tom Brabazon — Fianna Fáil
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19 questions ·
0 new lobbying returns
Questions asked19 total
Justice10 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department will restore road policing to 2014 levels.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20990/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community service orders issued in each of the past ten years; and to provide a county-by-county breakdown of the actual works carries out pursuant to these orders, in tabular form. [18495/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of youth justice interventions funded by his Department. [18496/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail crime prevention measures identified in the 2026 revised estimates. [18497/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of 999 calls made from 2020 to 2025 that resulted in a dispatch of a Garda resource within a day of the call, in tabular form. [18765/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the cost of each murder case to the State for the past ten years. [18920/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the cost of each murder case to the State for the past ten years, excluding the DPP's costs. [18924/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of 999 calls from 2020 to 2025 which resulted in no Garda resource being dispatched, in tabular form. [20424/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Act 2024; and the number of prosecutions pursuant to this Act since its passage. [20112/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions his Department are taking to address domestic violence, including supports available for victims; and if the position regarding the implementation of the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence 2022-2026. [20111/26]
Transport3 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider the creation of a statutory road safety commissioner. [20987/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider deploying average-speed cameras on high-risk routes on our roads. [20988/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider funding a national programme to redesign the 50 highest-risk road sections. [20989/26]
Education2 questions
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a new school building project (details supplied); the number of tenders received for this project and a timeline for the commencement of construction. [18956/26]
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the planning that has taken place in her Department in relation to projected population growth in Malahide, Portmarnock and Kinsealy in County Dublin; the projected impact on primary and secondary school places within the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19054/26]
Agriculture2 questions
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if sufficient funding will be allocated to implement the recommendations of the Food Vision Seafood Sector Task Force; the specific measures that will be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20731/26]
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the strategy, if any, the Government has in place to seek the restoration of the Hague Preferences for Ireland in advance of the forthcoming review due in December 2026; the engagement that has taken place at EU level on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20730/26]
Housing1 question
2026-03-18Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the financial contribution scheme; and the rationale to no longer fund this scheme. [20062/26]
Health1 question
2026-03-19Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the actions her Department are taking to support those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and if her Department will conduct a health technology assessment and make a reimbursement decision in light of a company (details supplied) receiving an EU conditional marketing authorisation. [21173/26]