887. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost of implementing an exemption from benefit-in-kind for professional subscription fees paid by employers on behalf of employees; if any assessment has been undertaken of the administrative and financial costs placed on employers and employees arising from the current treatment of such professional subscription fees; if his Department has examined if the existing rules remain appropriate given the changing world of work, including new professional standards, evolving regulatory environments and the increasing reliance on verified professional credentials across sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23831/26]
857. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to provide the web link to his Department’s Q1 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, to state the planned publication date. [26918/26]
793. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to strengthen governance and coordination across the agencies responsible for road safety; if he will consider reforms to ensure clearer accountability in the delivery of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25995/26]
599. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Defence to provide the web link to her Department’s Q1 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, to state the planned publication date. [26905/26]
515. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide the web link to his Department’s Q1 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, to state the planned publication date. [26903/26]
340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the web link to her Department’s Q1 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, to state the planned publication date. [26909/26]
304. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the Government’s current position on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; the status of the legal advice being considered in relation to the Bill; the expected timeline for its progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25601/26]
270. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach to provide the web link to his Department’s Q1 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, to state the planned publication date. [26917/26]
477. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is engaging with the Department of Education and Youth regarding preparedness in schools to respond to severe allergic reactions and other medical emergencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23377/26]
476. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has considered measures to improve access to spare emergency medicines such as adrenaline auto-injectors in schools for use in cases of suspected but undiagnosed anaphylaxis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23376/26]
475. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the availability of training for school staff to administer emergency medicines, including adrenaline auto-injectors, in the event of severe allergic reactions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23375/26]
474. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed any barriers faced by schools in registering under the Medicines for Listed Organisations framework in order to hold emergency medicines such as adrenaline auto-injectors [23374/26]
473. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of schools currently registered under the Medicines for Listed Organisations framework to hold emergency medicines such as adrenaline auto-injectors for the treatment of severe allergic reactions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23373/26]
427. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of Recommendation 38 of the Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, which proposed the creation of a number of research scholarships in memory of the children who died in these institutions; whether an application process for these scholarships has begun or is planned; if any eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, or other selection parameters have been established; and the way in which individuals who wish to pursue research in this area may formally register their interest for consideration. [23372/26]
257. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the request issued by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) to a school (details supplied) to open a special class; when a decision will be made on this request; the timeline involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23241/26]
526. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to reports that Galway and Roscommon ETB (GRETB) intend not to renew several further education teaching contracts after Easter 2026, affecting multiple staff who are approaching eligibility for a contract of indefinite duration, and resulting in the early termination of adult education classes in Athenry FET Centre, including the Adult Beginner Irish class; if his Department has approved or been informed of these decisions; if he will engage with GRETB to ensure continuity of classes and to protect essential community education provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21268/26]
307. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when urgent safety issues at a school (details supplied) will be addressed; and when the school’s permanent building will progress to stage 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21352/26]
293. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) would be eligible for additional administrative support in light of the fact that the school is currently operating across two separate sites and has a large student population; and if she will outline the criteria used to determine eligibility for increased administrative hours or posts in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21255/26]
292. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the status of a building project (details supplied), including its current stage in the Department’s approval process, expected timelines for progression to the next phase, and the anticipated schedule for delivery of the permanent school building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21254/26]
102. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports his Department will provide to farmers in Galway east who are experiencing severe pressure due to rising fuel and fertiliser costs, coupled with falling beef prices; and whether further targeted relief measures are planned to protect farm viability in the region. [20851/26]
2295. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the supports currently available to connected hubs to assist with the employment of hub managers; whether funding is available specifically towards salary and operational costs; the criteria that applies; and the process by which hubs may apply for such supports. [19623/26]
1753. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the 180-day decision timeline contained within the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement is being implemented in the case of Skyclarys, given that over 570 days have now elapsed since the reimbursement application was submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18747/26]
1752. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the commitments set out in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030, particularly regarding timely access to approved therapies for rare disease patients, are being applied to the current reimbursement process for Skyclarys for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18746/26]
1751. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the specific steps the HSE is taking to ensure that the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s Ataxia is fully recognised and reflected in the ongoing price negotiations for the reimbursement of Skyclarys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18745/26]
1750. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the status of the HSE and Department of Health assessment of Omaveloxolone (Skyclarys) for the treatment of Friedreich’s Ataxia; the timeline for completing the reimbursement process; the engagement that has taken place with patient representatives and clinical experts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18744/26]
1636. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason for the refusal of an application to the mother and baby institutions payment scheme (details supplied); the reason incomplete or deficient historical records are being relied upon as grounds for exclusion despite acknowledged issues with the accuracy of such records; to set out the review or independent appeal mechanism that is available to applicants who cannot afford to pursue a High Court challenge in order to contest a refusal under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20788/26]
1317. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda members assigned to the Galway division as of each attestation in 2026, if further increases in Garda personnel for Galway are expected in upcoming Garda attestations in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19521/26]
1076. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a residential development (details supplied) has been approved for funding and inclusion under the fire safety defects remediation scheme; the current status of any application in respect of the development; the timeline for assessment and decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19620/26]
882. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of early intervention preschool classes for autistic children in Special Schools, by county, from 2014 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20439/26]
799. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has been in contact with a national school (details supplied) following the recent announcement relating to its capital project; and if she will outline the next steps in the process. [19545/26]
532. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department carried out a fiscal or financial impact assessment in advance of seeking Government approval to unwind the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; if such an assessment was undertaken, the estimated Exchequer cost identified; whether the analysis considered potential impacts on public service pay, pensions or future pay negotiations; and if he will publish or provide a copy of the assessment. [20050/26]
531. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Exchequer cost associated with the proposed unwinding of the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; the expected annual cost arising from the transition to the new legislative framework governing public service pay and pensions; whether any additional Exchequer liabilities are expected to arise as a result of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/26]
525. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the relocation of the Turoe Stone; the expected timeline for commencement and completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19622/26]
492. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation , further to Parliamentary Question No. 337 of 24 June 2025, in which he confirmed that the Office of Government Procurement had ceased collection of procurement addressable expenditure data following legal advice relating to GDPR obligations, and that the OGP was exploring new approaches to re-activating public procurement reporting, if he will provide a full update on whether legal advices have been reviewed or updated since the original decision to cease data collection, and if so, what conclusions were reached; whether any engagement has taken place with the Data Protection Commission or the Attorney General's office in relation to establishing a lawful basis for the resumption of procurement expenditure data collection; what specific new approaches or mechanisms are being considered for the collection and processing of procurement addressable expenditure data, and at what stage of development those approaches currently are; and whether a timeline has yet been established for the publication of any future procurement spend report, and if not, when such a timeline is expected to be confirmed. [20051/26]
583. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of bullying reported by HSE staff in the most recent year for which data is available, broken down by hospital group, CHO area and staff category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18111/26]
582. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of HSE staff currently on sick leave or stress-related leave, by staff category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18110/26]
402. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will examine the case for providing capital assistance scheme funding, or an alternative capital mechanism, to support the redevelopment of a disability housing property (details supplied); and whether flexibility can be applied in CAS policy for older properties whose original liens have long expired. [18114/26]
401. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the national policy or policies which allow local authorities to deliver social, affordable and private housing tenures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18113/26]
385. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has issued, or plans to issue, any guidelines, policy frameworks, or technical standards relating to the development of solar farms and battery energy storage systems; if he will outline the regulatory or planning guidance currently in place for these technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14787/26]
357. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the special education teacher allocation for a school (details supplied); if a review of the school’s allocation has taken place or is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18112/26]
164. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on his progress toward delivering affordable housing in east Galway; the measures currently being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16786/26]
73. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the development of the surgical hub at Galway University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16784/26]
992. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to confirm, in respect of his Department’s published quarterly reports of procurement-related payments or purchase orders over €20,000 (details supplied), where such reports are published in PDF format but originate from an Excel or similar spreadsheet file, that the underlying data was fully expanded and validated prior to conversion so that all columns including supplier names and descriptions are fully visible and readable in the published document; to clarify whether any quality assurance process is applied to ensure that data is not truncated or partially obscured in the PDF version; and where the source file exists in machine-readable format, whether his Department will make the original Excel or CSV file available alongside the PDF in the interest of transparency, accessibility and data re-use. [16592/26]
991. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide the web link to his Department’s Q4 2025 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; the date on which this report was published; and if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [16575/26]
990. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to list all schemes, funding programmes, capital funds, grant streams or other expenditure headings administered by his Department in 2025 and 2026 which result in allocations, awards, or spending that can be identified with a specific geographical location including county, district, town, or project site, to group these by funding stream or programme heading; to indicate, for each scheme, whether details of allocations or awards are published online; and if so, where such information may be accessed. [16557/26]