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Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to allow electricity suppliers to reduce or remove credits paid to householders for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. [71567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

20. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he intends to allow electricity suppliers to reduce or remove credits paid to householders for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. [71567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason that children under four in Meath are unable to access a community dietitian; and the alternative pathways available for children who require dietetic assessment and support. [71561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

741. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason that children under four in Meath are unable to access a community dietitian; and the alternative pathways available for children who require dietetic assessment and support. [71561/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of schools that have planning permission for additional accommodation, extensions, new/replacement builds that are not in her Department’s NDP. [71566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a list of schools that have planning permission for additional accommodation, extensions, new/replacement builds that are not in her Department’s NDP. [71566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider, under upcoming legislation regarding citizenship, to allow those in familial care roles receiving carer’s benefit/allowance to be deemed economically self sufficient. [70791/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

188. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider, under upcoming legislation regarding citizenship, to allow those in familial care roles receiving carer’s benefit/allowance to be deemed economically self sufficient. [70791/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of affordable purchase and cost-rental homes in County Meath; and the opportunities he sees to build on that progress in towns such as Navan and Trim. [69086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

156. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of affordable purchase and cost-rental homes in County Meath; and the opportunities he sees to build on that progress in towns such as Navan and Trim. [69086/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the development of the proposed Cost of Disability Support Payment, following the public consultation and Strategic Focus Network Summit held earlier this year. [68700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

520. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the development of the proposed Cost of Disability Support Payment, following the public consultation and Strategic Focus Network Summit held earlier this year. [68700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that the design of the Cost of Disability payment recognises the additional transport and service-access costs experienced by people with disabilities living in rural areas, such as County Meath. [68702/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

518. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will ensure that the design of the Cost of Disability payment recognises the additional transport and service-access costs experienced by people with disabilities living in rural areas, such as County Meath. [68702/26]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of previously unsuccessful applicants for Carer’s Allowance who have subsequently reapplied and qualified under the new thresholds, since 2020. [68703/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

517. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of previously unsuccessful applicants for Carer’s Allowance who have subsequently reapplied and qualified under the new thresholds, since 2020. [68703/26]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the status of the proposed building extension at a school (details supplied); the reason this project was omitted from the Department's recently approved list of school building projects, despite having reached the end of Stage 2(b), secured planning permission and been ready to proceed to tender for much of the past year; and to confirm whether she will approve its progression to tender as a matter of urgency. [68699/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the status of the proposed building extension at a school (details supplied); the reason this project was omitted from the Department's recently approved list of school building projects, despite having reached the end of Stage 2(b), secured planning permission and been ready to proceed to tender for much of the past year; and to confirm whether she will approve its progression to tender as a matter of urgency. [68699/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if either the NTA or Bus Éireann record the number of occasions on which passengers on the NX Navan-Dublin route are unable to board due to buses reaching capacity; the number of such instances recorded in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient capacity for commuters from Navan and surrounding areas. [68704/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

295. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if either the NTA or Bus Éireann record the number of occasions on which passengers on the NX Navan-Dublin route are unable to board due to buses reaching capacity; the number of such instances recorded in 2025 and to date in 2026; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient capacity for commuters from Navan and surrounding areas. [68704/26]

Question· writtenPQ 294asked

294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has carried out a recent capacity demand assessment of direct commuter bus services between Trim and Dublin; whether additional peak-time services on routes serving Trim are being considered; and if he will provide details of any planned service enhancements. [68705/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

294. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA has carried out a recent capacity demand assessment of direct commuter bus services between Trim and Dublin; whether additional peak-time services on routes serving Trim are being considered; and if he will provide details of any planned service enhancements. [68705/26]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to enhancing the frequency and capacity of direct public transport services from Athboy and Trim to Dublin, particularly during morning and evening commuting periods, in view of population growth and the dependence of these communities for access to Dublin. [68707/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

293. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to enhancing the frequency and capacity of direct public transport services from Athboy and Trim to Dublin, particularly during morning and evening commuting periods, in view of population growth and the dependence of these communities for access to Dublin. [68707/26]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will ask the NTA to review the frequency and reliability of route 115 serving Enfield and Dublin, with reference to peak commuter demand; and whether additional peak services or capacity are planned for this corridor. [68708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

292. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will ask the NTA to review the frequency and reliability of route 115 serving Enfield and Dublin, with reference to peak commuter demand; and whether additional peak services or capacity are planned for this corridor. [68708/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to identify towns and population centres in Meath west where current public transport provision does not provide a viable morning and evening commuting option to Dublin, Navan, Trim or Mullingar and whether these gaps will be considered for additional PSO or Connecting Ireland services during 2027. [68709/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

291. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to identify towns and population centres in Meath west where current public transport provision does not provide a viable morning and evening commuting option to Dublin, Navan, Trim or Mullingar and whether these gaps will be considered for additional PSO or Connecting Ireland services during 2027. [68709/26]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed enhancement of the NX Navan-Dublin service; the date on which the proposed 24% increase in peak-time service levels is expected to commence; and if additional capacity will be provided where passenger demand continues to exceed available capacity following implementation of the revised timetable. [67578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

207. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed enhancement of the NX Navan-Dublin service; the date on which the proposed 24% increase in peak-time service levels is expected to commence; and if additional capacity will be provided where passenger demand continues to exceed available capacity following implementation of the revised timetable. [67578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to examine the feasibility of establishing a dedicated shuttle bus service along the emerging preferred route for the proposed Navan rail line, serving Navan, Kilmessan and Dunshaughlin and connecting passengers with the existing rail services at M3 Parkway-Dunboyne; and if consideration will be given to operating such a service as an interim public transport measure pending the delivery of the Navan rail line, with timetables coordinated with train departures and arrivals to facilitate commuting to and from Dublin. [67573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

198. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to examine the feasibility of establishing a dedicated shuttle bus service along the emerging preferred route for the proposed Navan rail line, serving Navan, Kilmessan and Dunshaughlin and connecting passengers with the existing rail services at M3 Parkway-Dunboyne; and if consideration will be given to operating such a service as an interim public transport measure pending the delivery of the Navan rail line, with timetables coordinated with train departures and arrivals to facilitate commuting to and from Dublin. [67573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 54asked

54. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to ensure that families who may previously have been ineligible for carer’s allowance are aware of the significant increase in the income disregard introduced in July 2026; whether targeted communications are being issued to previous applicants; and if he will consider a further public information campaign on the revised eligibility criteria. [67569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

54. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to ensure that families who may previously have been ineligible for carer’s allowance are aware of the significant increase in the income disregard introduced in July 2026; whether targeted communications are being issued to previous applicants; and if he will consider a further public information campaign on the revised eligibility criteria. [67569/26]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of additional persons who have qualified for carer’s allowance since the increase in the weekly income disregard took effect in July 2026 nationally and in Meath West. [67566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

11. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of additional persons who have qualified for carer’s allowance since the increase in the weekly income disregard took effect in July 2026 nationally and in Meath West. [67566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3717asked

3717. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding of €100,000 to expand much needed day services for a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3717. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding of €100,000 to expand much needed day services for a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3714asked

3714. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding to an organisation (details supplied) to increase the number of dementia advisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62482/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3714. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding to an organisation (details supplied) to increase the number of dementia advisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62482/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3713asked

3713. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the return the advanced paramedic car to Trim, County Meath for use in first responder call outs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3713. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure the return the advanced paramedic car to Trim, County Meath for use in first responder call outs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62483/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3712asked

3712. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason local mental health and psychology support services in Trim, County Meath, were abruptly withdrawn without prior notice in August 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62484/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3712. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason local mental health and psychology support services in Trim, County Meath, were abruptly withdrawn without prior notice in August 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62484/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1409asked

1409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand early intervention or family-based supports aimed at preventing long-term disengagement from education among children with special educational needs who are experiencing school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62972/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to expand early intervention or family-based supports aimed at preventing long-term disengagement from education among children with special educational needs who are experiencing school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62972/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1376asked

1376. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the specific supports currently available to families dealing with school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62826/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1376. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the specific supports currently available to families dealing with school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62826/26]