656. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the report found under purchase order payments report of 9 April 2026, now incorporates purchase order payment data relating to the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), given that in previous years separate reports were made under “DPENDR, OGCIO and OGP Purchase Order Payments”; if not, whether the OGP and OGCIO will publish separate purchase order payment reports for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43047/26]
655. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 367 and 368 of 17 September 2025, regarding the estimate that public procurement accounts for approximately €18.5 billion annually, if he will provide the actual dataset used to calculate public procurement expenditure across the public service; if not, the reason; whether the “billions of euro” figure referenced during Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026 refers to the same methodology as the €18.5 billion estimate; if so, whether this remains based on a summation of estimated contract notice values published on eTenders rather than actual expenditure incurred under public contracts; whether he has considered asking each contracting authority or accounting officer to report annually to his Department the actual value of procurement expenditure incurred by their organisation, having regard to the expectation that such bodies should already maintain this information for financial management, governance and value-for-money purposes. [43046/26]
651. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether there is a Government policy, framework or standard regarding the financial management and procurement systems used across Government Departments, agencies and local authorities; whether any standardised or common systems are mandated, recommended or centrally supported; and, if not, the reason a more standardised approach has not been adopted. [42843/26]
650. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026, in which he indicated that the ability to link published purchase order data to the relevant contract reference is dependent on the configuration and capabilities of financial management systems, whether his Department provides funding to Departments, agencies or publicly funded bodies that do not have the capability to link contracts, purchase orders and payments within their financial management systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42842/26]
649. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026, regarding the inclusion of contract references within published purchase order reports, whether there is currently anything preventing his Department from including a contract reference, contract award notice identifier, or similar linking field within its published purchase order reports; and if so, to outline the reason. [42841/26]
632. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when his Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42192/26]
631. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42174/26]
630. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has a policy position on the use by contracting authorities or bodies under their remit of procurement platforms additional to, or separate from, eTenders for the advertising or management of public procurement processes; whether any assessment has been undertaken as to whether the use of multiple procurement systems creates additional administrative requirements or barriers to participation for suppliers, particularly SMEs; whether such arrangements are considered consistent with Government policy objectives aimed at simplifying supplier access to public procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42159/26]
542. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when his Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42186/26]
541. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42168/26]
426. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when his Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42196/26]
425. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks [42178/26]
424. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport whether procurement processes relating to MetroLink (details supplied) are being conducted through a platform (details supplied) rather than eTenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42158/26]
371. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the type of ground-based air defence system that is currently being examined; and whether consideration is being given to a short-range system, a medium-range system, or both. [43375/26]
370. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence whether she remains confident that a contract for the Armoured Vehicle Replacement Programme will be signed before the end of 2026, in line with the timeline set out in the Detailed Implementation Plan. [43374/26]
369. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the categories of equipment being considered for funding through borrowing under the EU Security and Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument; and the level of funding she is considering seeking. [43373/26]
368. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on plans for a second round of EU Security and Action for Europe (SAFE) loans; and the potential timeline for such a round. [43372/26]
352. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when her Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42183/26]
351. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42165/26]
283. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when his Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42181/26]
282. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42163/26]
218. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when her Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42187/26]
217. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42169/26]
190. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contract type, contractor, value, award date, duration and description, in tabular form; to provide the web links where this information is published; when his Department first became compliant with each applicable requirement; and if any applicable element has not yet been implemented in full, to outline the reasons, and any plans to achieve compliance. [42195/26]
189. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks [42177/26]
187. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach if the forthcoming Census will be conducted solely on an online basis or if a paper version of the Census form will also be made available; if all households will be provided with the option of completing the Census either online or in paper format; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41777/26]
167. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the National Security Strategy will support the development of a National Air Security Strategy. [43669/26]
125. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress of plans to deliver a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the advancement of the project; and the expected delivery date. [40543/26]
13. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Digitisation if he will consider instructing Departments and bodies under his remit to include an additional column in their published purchase order reports to indicate the specific contract under which each payment is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40546/26]
214. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to support the long-term sustainability of community-based and low-cost mental health counselling services, including gambling addiction services; if additional funding supports are under consideration in light of reported financial pressures facing organisations in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40400/26]
213. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to reports that an organisation (details supplied) may be forced to cease operations due to funding difficulties; if her Department or the HSE are currently engaged with the organisation regarding funding or service continuity; the assessments made of the potential impact on access to low-cost counselling and gambling addiction supports should the service close; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40399/26]
143. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of engagement with social welfare branch managers following the recent refusal by representative groups to accept the proposed increase in remuneration; if further negotiations are planned; the timeline for any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/26]
87. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if representations have been made by retired teachers’ organisations regarding the importance of maintaining parity between pension increases for retired teachers, pay increases awarded to serving teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40403/26]
65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the team within the Office of Public Works currently assigned to the Turoe Stone project; the roles and responsibilities of those involved; if a dedicated project lead or project manager has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/26]
62. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the Government's position regarding the maintenance of pension parity between retired teachers and serving teachers in the context of future public sector pay agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40401/26]
52. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration being given to the impact of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, including increases in energy, fuel and food costs, on retired public servants and teachers; if additional supports or measures are being considered to protect pensioners' incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40402/26]
1090. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measure currently in place to provide training for primary and post-primary teachers in the management of epilepsy in students; if any such training is mandatory or voluntary; if she has plans to introduce mandatory epilepsy awareness and seizure response training for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40308/26]
997. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures that are currently in place, or under consideration, to improve recruitment and retention within the early years sector, particularly among highly qualified Montessori and early years educators; whether consideration is being given to enhanced pay supports, pension provision or pathways toward parity of esteem with primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39709/26]
996. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether consideration is being given to increasing ECCE and core funding scheme rates in light of rising operational costs, staffing pressures, insurance costs and the increasing level of additional needs support being provided by early years services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39708/26]
995. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has carried out any assessment of the financial sustainability of small and sessional early years providers, including Montessori services; the number of such providers that have ceased operating in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39707/26]
917. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if consideration is being given to reviewing current afforestation licensing rules in relation to planting distances from overhead electricity infrastructure, in light of concerns regarding the impact of fallen forestry on power lines during storm Éowyn and the importance of maintaining forestry corridors to protect the integrity and resilience of the electricity network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39706/26]
757. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the means testing arrangements attached to disability allowance, particularly the assessment of a partner's income; whether consideration is being given to reforming the current system in light of concerns regarding financial autonomy, equality, independent living and the risk of financial dependency for disabled people; if he acknowledges concerns that the current arrangements may disproportionately impact disabled adults who are unable to work due to illness or disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39704/26]
628. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration is being given to reviewing current rules relating to Irish language exemptions and access to assistive technology supports where diagnoses such as dyslexia or dyspraxia occur after transition to secondary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40084/26]
627. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will review the eligibility criteria for assistive technology supports for children with additional educational needs, particularly in circumstances where children with diagnosed learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD, dyslexia or FASD may be excluded from accessing supports due to IQ-related thresholds or specific diagnostic criteria; whether her Department has examined concerns that families may be required to pursue additional diagnoses in order to access educational supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40083/26]
616. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 506 of 19 May 2026, to provide the figure for the highest amount of funding approved or issued by her Department in 2026 for the provision of a modular classroom; and the details of the project or school to which this funding related. [39897/26]
594. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way her Department monitors the interpretation and application of "viable hours" in determining eligibility for contract of indefinite duration, CID, entitlement in primary schools; whether any assessment has been undertaken into inconsistencies in the application of CID pathways across schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39711/26]