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Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of communities in Galway east that became newly eligible for CLÁR funding, following the recent review of the scheme; and if he will consider further expanding eligibility to rural communities experiencing population growth but which continue to face significant deficits in community infrastructure and services. [72314/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

37. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of communities in Galway east that became newly eligible for CLÁR funding, following the recent review of the scheme; and if he will consider further expanding eligibility to rural communities experiencing population growth but which continue to face significant deficits in community infrastructure and services. [72314/26]

Question· writtenPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide increased funding for the local improvement scheme in 2027 to address the backlog of applications for the repair and improvement of non-public roads in County Galway; and whether consideration will be given to a multi-annual funding programme to provide greater certainty to local authorities and communities. [72315/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

7. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide increased funding for the local improvement scheme in 2027 to address the backlog of applications for the repair and improvement of non-public roads in County Galway; and whether consideration will be given to a multi-annual funding programme to provide greater certainty to local authorities and communities. [72315/26]

Question· oralPQ 99asked

99. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to ensure that all newly qualified nurses and midwives graduating in 2026 are offered permanent HSE contracts in accordance with existing national policy; the reason contracts are being withheld in some health regions despite significant nursing and midwifery vacancies, including at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72324/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

99. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the action she is taking to ensure that all newly qualified nurses and midwives graduating in 2026 are offered permanent HSE contracts in accordance with existing national policy; the reason contracts are being withheld in some health regions despite significant nursing and midwifery vacancies, including at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72324/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is aware of concerns among medically vulnerable electricity customers regarding solar panel supports where their electricity supplier is not participating; whether customers must change supplier to qualify; how those in fixed-term contracts will be accommodated; why customers can no longer apply directly; the timeframe for contacting eligible households; whether installing solar panels independently could affect future eligibility for the medically vulnerable scheme; and if he will review the arrangements to ensure households are not disadvantaged due to their electricity supplier. [71490/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

19. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is aware of concerns among medically vulnerable electricity customers regarding solar panel supports where their electricity supplier is not participating; whether customers must change supplier to qualify; how those in fixed-term contracts will be accommodated; why customers can no longer apply directly; the timeframe for contacting eligible households; whether installing solar panels independently could affect future eligibility for the medically vulnerable scheme; and if he will review the arrangements to ensure households are not disadvantaged due to their electricity supplier. [71490/26]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the additional supports he intends to provide for community infrastructure and recreational facilities in rapidly growing rural towns and villages; and the way in which his Department will ensure that investment in community facilities keeps pace with population growth in areas such as Galway east. [72317/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

921. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the additional supports he intends to provide for community infrastructure and recreational facilities in rapidly growing rural towns and villages; and the way in which his Department will ensure that investment in community facilities keeps pace with population growth in areas such as Galway east. [72317/26]

Question· writtenPQ 870asked

870. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that patients approved for insulin pump therapy are not experiencing delays in accessing pumps due to insufficient staffing or capacity to provide the necessary patient training; the position regarding waiting times for insulin pump commencement in the HSE West and North West region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72330/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

870. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that patients approved for insulin pump therapy are not experiencing delays in accessing pumps due to insufficient staffing or capacity to provide the necessary patient training; the position regarding waiting times for insulin pump commencement in the HSE West and North West region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72330/26]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

903. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if annual targets have been established for each county or region for 2026 to 2030 regarding the Government target of 12,500 apprenticeship registrations annually by 2030, in tabular form; and, if not, the way in which the geographic distribution of the additional apprenticeship places required to meet the national target is being planned. [72355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

903. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if annual targets have been established for each county or region for 2026 to 2030 regarding the Government target of 12,500 apprenticeship registrations annually by 2030, in tabular form; and, if not, the way in which the geographic distribution of the additional apprenticeship places required to meet the national target is being planned. [72355/26]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actual and projected number of residential dwellings and population for each local authority for 2020, 2025 and 2030 under the assumptions used for national and regional planning; and the resulting number of dwellings per 100 persons in each local authority for each of those years, in tabular form. [72350/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

467. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actual and projected number of residential dwellings and population for each local authority for 2020, 2025 and 2030 under the assumptions used for national and regional planning; and the resulting number of dwellings per 100 persons in each local authority for each of those years, in tabular form. [72350/26]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

466. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if targets have been established for the number of vacant residential properties to be returned to use for each year from 2026 to 2030; if so, to provide those targets, by local authority, in tabular form; and, if not, the reason progress in reducing residential vacancy is to be measured and assessed. [72349/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

466. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if targets have been established for the number of vacant residential properties to be returned to use for each year from 2026 to 2030; if so, to provide those targets, by local authority, in tabular form; and, if not, the reason progress in reducing residential vacancy is to be measured and assessed. [72349/26]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the Government’s plans for the wind-down of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme; the number of participants whose entitlement under the scheme is due to expire in each of the next five years; whether a replacement or successor scheme is being considered; the arrangements that will apply to affected landowners and turbary right holders once their current compensation period ends; the consultation that will take place with those affected; and the next steps and timeline for decisions in this regard. [71622/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

412. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the Government’s plans for the wind-down of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme; the number of participants whose entitlement under the scheme is due to expire in each of the next five years; whether a replacement or successor scheme is being considered; the arrangements that will apply to affected landowners and turbary right holders once their current compensation period ends; the consultation that will take place with those affected; and the next steps and timeline for decisions in this regard. [71622/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Government employment or job-creation projections and targets for 2026 to 2030 have been disaggregated by region; to provide by region and year; and to provide the equivalent regional projections or targets underpinning the national planning framework for comparison, in tabular form. [72358/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

261. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if Government employment or job-creation projections and targets for 2026 to 2030 have been disaggregated by region; to provide by region and year; and to provide the equivalent regional projections or targets underpinning the national planning framework for comparison, in tabular form. [72358/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications or certifications under the Living City Initiative for each year for which data is available, by qualifying local authority area and, where available, by residential and commercial element, in tabular form. [72354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

209. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications or certifications under the Living City Initiative for each year for which data is available, by qualifying local authority area and, where available, by residential and commercial element, in tabular form. [72354/26]

Record· debate2026-10-08published

Business of Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he intends to review the current Capital Acquisitions Tax rules, which provide for differing tax-free thresholds depending on the relationship between a beneficiary and the disponer; the policy rationale for retaining these distinctions; the estimated Exchequer cost of equalising the applicable thresholds; and whether options for reform are being examined as part of preparations for budget 2027. [70784/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

121. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he intends to review the current Capital Acquisitions Tax rules, which provide for differing tax-free thresholds depending on the relationship between a beneficiary and the disponer; the policy rationale for retaining these distinctions; the estimated Exchequer cost of equalising the applicable thresholds; and whether options for reform are being examined as part of preparations for budget 2027. [70784/26]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to extending the fare arrangements available under the young adult card scheme to holders of child Leap cards, particularly on participating commercial bus services; and if his attention has been drawn to increasing demand from parents for such an extension. [70835/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

105. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to extending the fare arrangements available under the young adult card scheme to holders of child Leap cards, particularly on participating commercial bus services; and if his attention has been drawn to increasing demand from parents for such an extension. [70835/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to ensure that Garda divisions serving rural communities have sufficient frontline Garda personnel and resources to provide a visible policing presence; and the steps being taken to address vacancies and recruitment pressures. [70452/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

63. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to ensure that Garda divisions serving rural communities have sufficient frontline Garda personnel and resources to provide a visible policing presence; and the steps being taken to address vacancies and recruitment pressures. [70452/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce delays and backlogs across the immigration and international protection systems; and the current actions being taken to improve processing times and administrative capacity. [70523/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

34. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce delays and backlogs across the immigration and international protection systems; and the current actions being taken to improve processing times and administrative capacity. [70523/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the concerns that have prompted a delay to introducing the reformed maths Leaving Certificate; and whether any changes will be made to the NCCA's process to address these concerns. [70582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

291. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the concerns that have prompted a delay to introducing the reformed maths Leaving Certificate; and whether any changes will be made to the NCCA's process to address these concerns. [70582/26]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for her response to over 500 signatories (details supplied), including eminent mathematicians, teachers, technologists, and others, calling for the proposed mathematics Leaving Certificate specification to be scrapped and a new advisory group set up. [70588/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

288. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for her response to over 500 signatories (details supplied), including eminent mathematicians, teachers, technologists, and others, calling for the proposed mathematics Leaving Certificate specification to be scrapped and a new advisory group set up. [70588/26]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total annual cost arising from special education teachers (SETs) being required to travel between schools, broken down by travel expenses and the estimated cost of teaching time lost while travelling; and the total number of teaching hours lost annually in this regard. [70406/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

255. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total annual cost arising from special education teachers (SETs) being required to travel between schools, broken down by travel expenses and the estimated cost of teaching time lost while travelling; and the total number of teaching hours lost annually in this regard. [70406/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) which is currently at Stage 1a of the design process; if she is aware that the school has been awaiting Department approval for over six months to proceed to the planning permission stage; when approval to proceed to planning is expected to issue; and the reason for the delay in progressing the project. [70107/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

221. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed building project at a school (details supplied) which is currently at Stage 1a of the design process; if she is aware that the school has been awaiting Department approval for over six months to proceed to the planning permission stage; when approval to proceed to planning is expected to issue; and the reason for the delay in progressing the project. [70107/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures currently being considered to reduce the cost of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for consumers; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential environmental benefits of increased HVO usage as a substitute for conventional diesel; and if he will consider introducing taxation, excise or other support measures to reduce the price differential between HVO and diesel in order to encourage greater uptake and support emissions reductions. [70287/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

147. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures currently being considered to reduce the cost of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for consumers; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential environmental benefits of increased HVO usage as a substitute for conventional diesel; and if he will consider introducing taxation, excise or other support measures to reduce the price differential between HVO and diesel in order to encourage greater uptake and support emissions reductions. [70287/26]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she will review the 14-working-week statutory limit on the transfer of parental leave between qualifying parents employed by the same employer, having regard to the fact that the overall parental leave entitlement has increased to 26 working weeks; whether the retention of the 14-week limit following the increase in the overall entitlement was an intentional policy decision; and whether she intends to amend section 6(6A) of the Parental Leave Act 1998 to increase this limit. [69550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

404. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether she will review the 14-working-week statutory limit on the transfer of parental leave between qualifying parents employed by the same employer, having regard to the fact that the overall parental leave entitlement has increased to 26 working weeks; whether the retention of the 14-week limit following the increase in the overall entitlement was an intentional policy decision; and whether she intends to amend section 6(6A) of the Parental Leave Act 1998 to increase this limit. [69550/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will introduce a standalone special educational needs co-ordinator position in mainstream schools, with appropriate remuneration, specialist training and ring-fenced non-teaching time proportionate to each school’s needs. [69673/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

281. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will introduce a standalone special educational needs co-ordinator position in mainstream schools, with appropriate remuneration, specialist training and ring-fenced non-teaching time proportionate to each school’s needs. [69673/26]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

280. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to set out the indicators and weightings used to determine special education teacher allocations in mainstream primary schools; the reference year and frequency of updating each dataset; and the way in which the model accounts for the actual number and complexity of pupils’ additional educational needs. [69674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

280. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to set out the indicators and weightings used to determine special education teacher allocations in mainstream primary schools; the reference year and frequency of updating each dataset; and the way in which the model accounts for the actual number and complexity of pupils’ additional educational needs. [69674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanisms that allow mainstream primary schools to report new or increased special educational needs and seek additional special education teacher hours between allocation cycles; the criteria and timelines for reviewing such requests; and whether she will introduce a regularly updated school-level needs reporting system. [69675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

279. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the mechanisms that allow mainstream primary schools to report new or increased special educational needs and seek additional special education teacher hours between allocation cycles; the criteria and timelines for reviewing such requests; and whether she will introduce a regularly updated school-level needs reporting system. [69675/26]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide a breakdown of successful school-related applications under the three most recent completed rounds of the CSFF and its predecessor, the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme, specifying the school, county, partner sports club or organisation, project description, amount allocated and amount drawn down; the requirements for schools applying under the forthcoming round, including joint applications, facility-sharing agreements and community access; and whether his Department provides school-specific guidance or case studies of successful applications, in tabular form. [69689/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

320. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide a breakdown of successful school-related applications under the three most recent completed rounds of the CSFF and its predecessor, the Sports Capital & Equipment Programme, specifying the school, county, partner sports club or organisation, project description, amount allocated and amount drawn down; the requirements for schools applying under the forthcoming round, including joint applications, facility-sharing agreements and community access; and whether his Department provides school-specific guidance or case studies of successful applications, in tabular form. [69689/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the case for reintroducing high-and low-incidence categories in determining special education resources; and the way in which she will ensure that pupils’ identified needs are adequately reflected in allocations regardless of their school’s socioeconomic profile. [69676/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

278. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the case for reintroducing high-and low-incidence categories in determining special education resources; and the way in which she will ensure that pupils’ identified needs are adequately reflected in allocations regardless of their school’s socioeconomic profile. [69676/26]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance that governs the frequency and duration of special education teacher support for pupils with dyslexia; whether any minimum provision applies; whether she will consider guidance providing for three to five hours of support weekly were warranted by assessed educational need; and the way in which consistent support is protected where schools face competing demands. [69677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

277. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance that governs the frequency and duration of special education teacher support for pupils with dyslexia; whether any minimum provision applies; whether she will consider guidance providing for three to five hours of support weekly were warranted by assessed educational need; and the way in which consistent support is protected where schools face competing demands. [69677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements in place to ensure that teachers receive appropriate training, funded release time and implementation support before changes to national special education policies or guidelines take effect; and whether she will commit to providing this training in advance of future changes. [69678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

276. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the arrangements in place to ensure that teachers receive appropriate training, funded release time and implementation support before changes to national special education policies or guidelines take effect; and whether she will commit to providing this training in advance of future changes. [69678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures her Department is taking to address workload and burnout associated with special education provision; and whether she will establish a protocol ensuring that significant policy changes and guidance are communicated to schools during term time and normal working hours, with adequate consultation and implementation time. [69679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

275. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures her Department is taking to address workload and burnout associated with special education provision; and whether she will establish a protocol ensuring that significant policy changes and guidance are communicated to schools during term time and normal working hours, with adequate consultation and implementation time. [69679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the meaning of the 23:1 primary staffing figure measures; whether it includes special education teachers; the way in which it differs from the overall pupil–teacher ratio and average mainstream class size; and to provide the latest available number of mainstream primary classes with 30 to 35 pupils and with 36 or more pupils. [69680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

274. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the meaning of the 23:1 primary staffing figure measures; whether it includes special education teachers; the way in which it differs from the overall pupil–teacher ratio and average mainstream class size; and to provide the latest available number of mainstream primary classes with 30 to 35 pupils and with 36 or more pupils. [69680/26]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a detailed and definitive update on the long-delayed Turoe Stone project in Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway; the current status of the Office of Public Works review of the detailed design; whether that review has now been completed; if ministerial consent has been sought; and, if not, the reasons for the delay; the specific outstanding actions preventing the project from proceeding to tender; the target dates for obtaining all necessary approvals, commencing the tender process and beginning construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

343. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a detailed and definitive update on the long-delayed Turoe Stone project in Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway; the current status of the Office of Public Works review of the detailed design; whether that review has now been completed; if ministerial consent has been sought; and, if not, the reasons for the delay; the specific outstanding actions preventing the project from proceeding to tender; the target dates for obtaining all necessary approvals, commencing the tender process and beginning construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, in the context of Budget 2027, he will consider measures through the taxation system to recognise the significantly higher transport costs faced by workers living in rural areas who have limited or no access to public transport and are therefore dependent on private cars to travel to work; and whether consideration will be given to a targeted rural commuter tax credit or other form of relief. [68354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

152. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, in the context of Budget 2027, he will consider measures through the taxation system to recognise the significantly higher transport costs faced by workers living in rural areas who have limited or no access to public transport and are therefore dependent on private cars to travel to work; and whether consideration will be given to a targeted rural commuter tax credit or other form of relief. [68354/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the immediate actions being taken to address severe overcrowding on Galway commuter rail services, particularly between Athenry, Oranmore and Galway city, where passengers are routinely forced to stand in overcrowded conditions, raising concerns regarding passenger comfort, accessibility and health and safety; and if he will outline a timeline for increasing capacity on the route. [67393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

195. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the immediate actions being taken to address severe overcrowding on Galway commuter rail services, particularly between Athenry, Oranmore and Galway city, where passengers are routinely forced to stand in overcrowded conditions, raising concerns regarding passenger comfort, accessibility and health and safety; and if he will outline a timeline for increasing capacity on the route. [67393/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the Government's commitment to review the means test for carer's allowance; and whether he is considering the abolition of the means test in recognition of the vital role played by family carers. [67391/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

94. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the Government's commitment to review the means test for carer's allowance; and whether he is considering the abolition of the means test in recognition of the vital role played by family carers. [67391/26]

Question· writtenPQ 481asked

481. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he will provide funding in Budget 2027 for a dedicated Agricultural Emissions Reduction Pilot Fund to support the testing and adoption of innovative emissions reduction technologies on commercial farms; and if he will outline the Government's plans to support evidence-based investment in practical measures that assist farmers in meeting climate targets while maintaining productivity and competitiveness. [66684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

481. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he will provide funding in Budget 2027 for a dedicated Agricultural Emissions Reduction Pilot Fund to support the testing and adoption of innovative emissions reduction technologies on commercial farms; and if he will outline the Government's plans to support evidence-based investment in practical measures that assist farmers in meeting climate targets while maintaining productivity and competitiveness. [66684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he is concerned that the current TAMS rules regarding internal slurry agitation points may unintentionally exclude older but otherwise functional livestock buildings from grant support for safety, animal welfare and environmental improvements; whether his Department has assessed the impact of this provision on investment decisions by farmers; and if he will consider amendments to future TAMS schemes to allow a phased transition towards external agitation systems while continuing to support necessary upgrades to existing farm infrastructure. [66680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

473. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he is concerned that the current TAMS rules regarding internal slurry agitation points may unintentionally exclude older but otherwise functional livestock buildings from grant support for safety, animal welfare and environmental improvements; whether his Department has assessed the impact of this provision on investment decisions by farmers; and if he will consider amendments to future TAMS schemes to allow a phased transition towards external agitation systems while continuing to support necessary upgrades to existing farm infrastructure. [66680/26]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the successor to the current regional enterprise plan for the west will be launched; and whether additional measures are being considered to support enterprise development in regional and rural areas. [67196/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

6. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the successor to the current regional enterprise plan for the west will be launched; and whether additional measures are being considered to support enterprise development in regional and rural areas. [67196/26]