56. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has performed an analysis on the potential impacts of the Mercosur trade deal on the Irish beef sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6856/26]
846. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of applications refused redress to the mother and baby home redress scheme which opened twenty two months ago; the reasons given for such refusals; the number of those refusals being appealed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5605/26]
703. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if any analysis has been undertaken to understand the causes of food waste under the school meals programme, given its implications for nutrition, public expenditure, and climate impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6057/26]
702. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the metrics or KPIs currently in place to assess meal quality, student satisfaction, and effectiveness of the school meals programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6056/26]
701. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the review into the nutritional standards of the of the school meals programme has concluded; the outcomes of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6055/26]
674. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is satisfied that bodies funded through his Department's Vote are applying a consistent approach to the publication of procurement-related payment and purchase order information, particularly with regard to the use of machine-readable formats; whether his Department monitors publication practices across its aegis bodies for consistency with open data policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6489/26]
419. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department's open data policy and guidance on procurement transparency envisage that procurement-related payment and purchase order data should be published in machine-readable formats; whether this expectation applies to statutory bodies and agencies funded by Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6488/26]
389. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the updated guidelines will be incorporated into the forthcoming National Planning Statement; if he will specify when that statement is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73124/25]
340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to clarify when and by whom the €10 million threshold for reporting on procurement contracts was established; whether this threshold is specified in the Public Spending Code itself or in associated guidance; and whether it is mandatory or discretionary in nature. [5354/26]
339. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the statutory, administrative, or policy basis under which public bodies are required to report on procurement contracts with a value in excess of €10 million, including reference to any relevant legislation, Government decisions, circulars, or provisions of the Public Spending Code (details supplied). [5353/26]
163. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the modular housing guidelines; when publication is expected; and whether local authorities will receive direction on their implementation. [5044/26]
129. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to increase GP capacity in rural Ireland; whether a dedicated rural GP strategy is in place; and if she will provide details of any timelines or targets. [5009/26]
75. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the redevelopment of Galway University Hospital; and the current stage of planning and approval, any changes to the project scope or costs; and the anticipated timeline for delivery. [5008/26]
491. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special needs assistant posts in primary schools, expressed in full-time equivalent terms, allocated for the 2025-2026 school year, by county; and the number of schools in each county in receipt of SNA support, in tabular form. [3438/26]
179. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plan in place for servicing villages that have a small to medium population but are not going to be connected under the fibre broadband rollout; who is responsible for servicing these villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4063/26]
416. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for appeals within the social welfare appeals office; his plans to improve communication with appellants during the appeals process, including the provision of timely updates on the status of their appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/26]
407. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will report on his attendance at the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions-the Foundation Forum 2025. [66789/25]
237. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing additional funding to expand Local Link bus services in the Galway east area, particularly in towns and villages without regular public transport; the current status of route development plans for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68443/25]
112. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the future of the 425A bus service following the recent National Transport Authority public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1764/26]
104. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to progress the double-tracking of the rail line between Athenry and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1763/26]
58. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a stipulation within the hot school meals programme requiring that only Irish-produced meat, poultry and dairy products be used in the provision of hot meals in Irish schools; if not, whether he will consider introducing such a requirement in order to support Irish farmers, ensure high food standards and promote sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2674/26]
46. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has plans or intends to establish a social welfare office in Athenry, County Galway, in light of the town’s rapidly growing population and projected future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1784/26]
2654. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1824/26]
2653. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1801/26]
2613. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1817/26]
2612. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1796/26]
2464. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1818/26]
2463. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of her Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1797/26]
2219. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current medical card income thresholds for those over 70 years of age, particularly in circumstances where household income includes carer's allowance and where there are high, recurring medical expenses; and the proposals to amend the existing assessment criteria. [74722/25]
2218. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of discretionary medical cards awarded in the past three years to applicants whose income exceeded the threshold due to receipt of carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74721/25]
2217. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to disregarding carer's allowance, either in full or in part, for the purposes of secondary benefit assessments such as medical cards; if not, the reasons for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74720/25]
2001. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1807/26]
2000. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of her Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1786/26]
1849. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1806/26]
1848. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1785/26]
1746. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1820/26]
1745. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the date on which a Supplementary Estimate or Supplementary Estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each Supplementary Estimate related. [1799/26]
1583. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1825/26]
1582. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1802/26]
1461. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1819/26]
1460. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1798/26]
1396. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 have been signed into law; if Section 10.6, which provides for the extension of exempted development provisions allowing for a change of use from commercial to residential has been commenced; and if these provisions will extend to 31 December 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74557/25]
1329. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1809/26]
1328. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of his Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1788/26]
1237. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1811/26]
1236. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date on which a supplementary estimate or supplementary estimates was sought in respect of her Department’s Vote for each of the past ten years, and to the date in 2026; the gross and net amount involved in each case; and the Vote subheads to which each supplementary estimate related. [1790/26]
992. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the value of expenditure originally allocated in the Estimates to specific programmes or staffing measures that could not be spent as planned within the year for each of the past five years; and whether such underspends were surrendered, carried forward, or reallocated to other areas within the Vote. [1812/26]