1373. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth the role of the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS), and any other of her Departments' agencies, in cases of school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62829/26]
1372. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth the average waiting time for access to psychological or therapeutic supports for children and young people experiencing school attendance difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62830/26]
1370. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has plans to expand early intervention or family-based supports aimed at preventing long-term disengagement from education among children experiencing school refusal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62832/26]
1369. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is developing updated guidance to address school refusal and school attendance difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62833/26]
1286. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide funding for the national roll-out of the Grow It Yourself, GIY, programme to all primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62336/26]
1285. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if new school transport scheme pilot routes are being considered and/or implemented in the 2026-2027 school year; if so, the areas these routes will service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62331/26]
1284. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will publish a full roadmap with dates for the implementation of all recommendations of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62327/26]
1283. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if further incentives can be provided to encourage tutors to partake in the at-home July provision-summer programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62320/26]
1058. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is considering allowing general work permit holders access Stamp 4 after two years instead of five years. [62486/26]
789. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in the context of the soon to be commenced Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, if an application submitted before the 15 October 2026 commencement date but underwritten after 15 October 2026 will fall under the terms of the new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62487/26]
478. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Alexandra Road roadworks, which are currently restricting freight and rail movements from Tara mines to Dublin Port. [62334/26]
476. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a parking permit scheme for those with hidden disabilities and neurodivergence who may need accommodations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62325/26]
180. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is satisfied that current legislation adequately addresses the use of ultrasonic animal deterrent devices, particularly in built up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/26]
3190. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the status of the programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of free pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for women after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55180/26]
777. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is authorised for the treatment of type 2 diabetes but not covered by the medical card, long-term illness scheme or drugs payment scheme. [52993/26]
776. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will increase funding to an organisation (details supplied) to allow it expand daycare immediately. [52992/26]
775. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will fund the national roll-out of falls prevention classes, given that 25% of hospital admissions from older people relate to falls. [52991/26]
402. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update in relation to the standardisation of the differential rent scheme. [52994/26]
115. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the number of MRI and CT scanners and X-Ray machines currently operational nationwide in public and voluntary hospitals; the number in each category that are more than ten years old; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47994/26]
10. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to improve the inspection regime of dog breeding establishments. [52127/26]
32. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51065/26]
15. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on Irish aid to Nepal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50097/26]
930. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the expansion of the free fertility care announced in Budget 2025; if she is aware of claims (details supplied) that delays are causing distress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49836/26]
410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if schools opting to use laptops/tablets instead of books still receive funding for free schoolbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49717/26]
409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if, where a school uses laptops/tablets instead of books, these laptops/tablets will be covered under the free schoolbook scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49716/26]
323. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will address issues (details supplied) in relation to the Draft National Planning Statement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48428/26]
173. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on measures being taken to tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48080/26]
100. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will be bringing forward new rural housing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48081/26]
58. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the removal of the deemed disposal rule for certain classes of investments will be considered for Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48382/26]
33. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update in relation to reducing the cost of childcare to €200 per month. [47574/26]
26. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update in relation to the State led provision of childcare scheme. [47573/26]
86. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitments in relation to carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46024/26]
6. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection for a report on his attendance at the annual carers’ forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46023/26]
769. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will amend the core funding rule to only allow childcare providers without waiting lists retain the deposits of families who choose not to take the place provided for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44940/26]
768. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will impose restrictions under core funding on the maximum deposit amount a childcare provider can charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44939/26]
156. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45349/26]
155. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a report on the recently launched ‘AI - Good for Business’ initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45348/26]
2160. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health for an update on the health (assisted human reproduction) (amendment) Bill; when it will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43034/26]
2142. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if it is her intention to bring forward for a new women's health action plan; if there will be an enhanced focus on any particular areas of women's health in the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42952/26]
1103. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will commence without delay the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2024 relating to county development plan frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42931/26]
1102. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will oblige AHB's to deliver more disability properties in conjunction with local authorities by giving them a target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42930/26]