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Companies (Protection of Title: Accountant) Bill 2025

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 October 2025

Bill entitled an Act to regulate the use of the title "accountant", to establish criteria for recognition, and to provide for offences and penalties for misuse of the title, and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 1897asked

1897. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review and publication of the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines; the current status of the process; the key outstanding steps before publication; and the timeframe within which the revised guidelines are expected to be finalised and issued. [59197/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1897. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review and publication of the revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines; the current status of the process; the key outstanding steps before publication; and the timeframe within which the revised guidelines are expected to be finalised and issued. [59197/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1945asked

1945. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will undertake a review of the €20,000 PhD stipend disregard for recipients of disability allowance and blind pension; whether consideration is being given to aligning the disregard with current publicly funded PhD stipend rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1945. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will undertake a review of the €20,000 PhD stipend disregard for recipients of disability allowance and blind pension; whether consideration is being given to aligning the disregard with current publicly funded PhD stipend rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55060/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4181asked

4181. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the rationale for maintaining a reckonable income threshold of €64,000 for eligibility under the student grant scheme for postgraduate (master's) students, while significantly higher income thresholds apply to undergraduate students; whether he has examined the financial impact on families supporting more than one student in higher education; whether a review of the postgraduate income threshold is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55426/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4181. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the rationale for maintaining a reckonable income threshold of €64,000 for eligibility under the student grant scheme for postgraduate (master's) students, while significantly higher income thresholds apply to undergraduate students; whether he has examined the financial impact on families supporting more than one student in higher education; whether a review of the postgraduate income threshold is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55426/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the 4.8km eligibility criterion for school transport, as it fails to reflect the reality of modern rural life where many parents are commuting to work early each morning and cannot provide school transport; and the steps she will take to ensure students who live just inside the distance threshold are not unfairly excluded from a service that supports working families and contributes to climate objectives by reducing car journeys. [54159/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

66. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the 4.8km eligibility criterion for school transport, as it fails to reflect the reality of modern rural life where many parents are commuting to work early each morning and cannot provide school transport; and the steps she will take to ensure students who live just inside the distance threshold are not unfairly excluded from a service that supports working families and contributes to climate objectives by reducing car journeys. [54159/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the assessment that has been carried out of the Defence Forces' capability to support security and protection operations during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and the additional resources, personnel or equipment being put in place to ensure the State is adequately prepared for any security threats arising during the Presidency. [54127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

154. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the assessment that has been carried out of the Defence Forces' capability to support security and protection operations during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and the additional resources, personnel or equipment being put in place to ensure the State is adequately prepared for any security threats arising during the Presidency. [54127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the commitment in the policy statement on developing a new public procurement strategy for Ireland (details supplied) including the status of the OGP-OECD project referenced as providing a roadmap for that strategy; whether the roadmap has now been completed; the expected timeline for publication of the national digitalisation strategy; and the key measures under consideration to improve interoperability between procurement, contract, purchase order and payment systems across the public service. [53817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

179. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the commitment in the policy statement on developing a new public procurement strategy for Ireland (details supplied) including the status of the OGP-OECD project referenced as providing a roadmap for that strategy; whether the roadmap has now been completed; the expected timeline for publication of the national digitalisation strategy; and the key measures under consideration to improve interoperability between procurement, contract, purchase order and payment systems across the public service. [53817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the additional measures being considered to support rural towns and villages experiencing population growth but facing deficits in community infrastructure, including community centres, sports facilities and public amenities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53313/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

36. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the additional measures being considered to support rural towns and villages experiencing population growth but facing deficits in community infrastructure, including community centres, sports facilities and public amenities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53313/26]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

663. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of individual child protection and welfare referrals received by Tusla, regarding school employees, broken down by primary school and post-primary school, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026. [53033/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

663. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of individual child protection and welfare referrals received by Tusla, regarding school employees, broken down by primary school and post-primary school, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026. [53033/26]

Question· writtenPQ 664asked

664. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individual child protection and welfare referrals received that were classified as mandated reports; and the number classified as non-mandated referrals. [53034/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

664. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individual child protection and welfare referrals received that were classified as mandated reports; and the number classified as non-mandated referrals. [53034/26]

Question· writtenPQ 665asked

665. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number and percentage of individual child protection and welfare referrals received determined by Tusla at screening stage to not meet the threshold. [53035/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

665. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number and percentage of individual child protection and welfare referrals received determined by Tusla at screening stage to not meet the threshold. [53035/26]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

666. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of unique children the individual child protection and welfare referrals received relate to, broken down by primary school and post-primary school. [53036/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

666. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of unique children the individual child protection and welfare referrals received relate to, broken down by primary school and post-primary school. [53036/26]

Question· writtenPQ 667asked

667. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of formal appeals to Tusla; and the percentage of those appeals that were successful or resulted in a decision reversal. [53037/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

667. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of formal appeals to Tusla; and the percentage of those appeals that were successful or resulted in a decision reversal. [53037/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce or expand a dedicated farm succession scheme to support the timely transfer of family farms to the next generation; the measures he is considering to encourage earlier succession and generational renewal, particularly in counties such as Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

32. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to introduce or expand a dedicated farm succession scheme to support the timely transfer of family farms to the next generation; the measures he is considering to encourage earlier succession and generational renewal, particularly in counties such as Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the extent of the use of SMS messaging systems for outpatient appointment reminders across public hospitals and healthcare facilities; the number of messages issued and level of utilisation by each site; whether all facilities with access to such systems are making full use of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

193. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the extent of the use of SMS messaging systems for outpatient appointment reminders across public hospitals and healthcare facilities; the number of messages issued and level of utilisation by each site; whether all facilities with access to such systems are making full use of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 206asked

206. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the details of the SMS reminder systems in use across public hospitals, including the service providers involved; whether systems are centrally procured or locally arranged; the functionality available, including whether two-way communication is enabled; the associated costs, including cost per message and total expenditure in the most recent twelve-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47997/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

206. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the details of the SMS reminder systems in use across public hospitals, including the service providers involved; whether systems are centrally procured or locally arranged; the functionality available, including whether two-way communication is enabled; the associated costs, including cost per message and total expenditure in the most recent twelve-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47997/26]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

359. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to address the shortage of planned respite services for children with disabilities in County Galway; whether she is aware of the pressures outlined by service providers arising from crisis placements displacing planned respite; and if she will provide an update on the status of the proposed after-school respite programme at (details supplied) including timelines for approval, funding, and implementation. [33107/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

359. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking, in conjunction with the HSE, to address the shortage of planned respite services for children with disabilities in County Galway; whether she is aware of the pressures outlined by service providers arising from crisis placements displacing planned respite; and if she will provide an update on the status of the proposed after-school respite programme at (details supplied) including timelines for approval, funding, and implementation. [33107/26]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of delays in accessing first antenatal appointments at University Hospital Galway, with women now reportedly waiting until 16–17 weeks gestation rather than the standard 12-week timeframe; the reasons for these delays; the risks posed to maternal and foetal health, particularly for high-risk pregnancies; and the steps she is taking to ensure timely and safe antenatal care for women across the UHG catchment area. [33109/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

385. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of delays in accessing first antenatal appointments at University Hospital Galway, with women now reportedly waiting until 16–17 weeks gestation rather than the standard 12-week timeframe; the reasons for these delays; the risks posed to maternal and foetal health, particularly for high-risk pregnancies; and the steps she is taking to ensure timely and safe antenatal care for women across the UHG catchment area. [33109/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to prepare and publish a list of the types of infrastructure which will be designated as critical infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51376/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

24. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to prepare and publish a list of the types of infrastructure which will be designated as critical infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach to provide the web link to his Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [51572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

86. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach to provide the web link to his Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [51572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the web link to her Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [51564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

109. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the web link to her Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [51564/26]