579. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider facilitating a discussion forum with representatives from the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53556/26]
578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any engagement his Department has had with the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/26]
577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of operators within the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53554/26]
366. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions his Department is taking to ensure that ComReg has adequate powers in relation to redress for consumers, particularly vulnerable citizens, in cases where their telecommunications providers fail to provide services as contracted or do not comply with statutory obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/26]
317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the way in which SET allocations are assigned to primary schools; the mechanism in place behind that calculation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53189/26]
316. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an appeals mechanism available to a school (details supplied) in relation to a reduction in SET allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53188/26]
315. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to a reduction in SET allocation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53187/26]
255. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53194/26]
254. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences) Regulations 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53193/26]
152. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to accessibility on DART services (details supplied); the actions he will take to address cases of this nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53192/26]
151. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he has had with Irish Rail in relation to improving accessibility on all train and DART services for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53191/26]
150. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to ensure that all public transport is fully accessible for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53190/26]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to support Mná Tí and other accommodation providers to ensure that there is sufficient accommodation available for secondary school students to attend Gaeltacht summer colleges courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52701/26]
22. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will consider increasing funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52702/26]
403. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her position regarding a licence for the sale of nicotine-consuming products such as nicotine pouches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45652/26]
194. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her plans to expand access to publicly funded dental services beyond current eligibility criteria to include all school-aged children and not just those in primary school, given concerns about access to preventative dental care among young people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51539/26]
137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the options available to medical card holders over the age of 18 who require orthodontic treatment but cannot afford private care; and whether she will outline plans to address unmet orthodontic needs among adults in the public health system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51540/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department has taken in relation to engagement with Chinese authorities regarding access for Irish beef exports, following restrictions linked to bluetongue concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51541/26]
20. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to address the reported imminent crisis in the horticultural sector linked to uncertainty over peat supply and regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51542/26]
5. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to explain the apparent reluctance to adequately fund the Department of Education and Youth, particularly in view of the Government’s stated commitment to prioritising education; the reason there is currently a €500 million shortfall in education funding; the way in which this aligns with ongoing shortages of teachers and special education places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51544/26]
119. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the status of each of college of future FET projects proposed throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50243/26]
108. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the measures being taken to increase the supply of affordable student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50242/26]
19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland is taking to ensure that the European Union is institutionally and financially prepared for future enlargement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50239/26]
44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports that are available to young people in Dún Laoghaire to prevent involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49852/26]
19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps that are being taken to increase An Garda Síochána numbers and visibility in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49853/26]
498. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to conclude the ratification of the proposed Exempted Development Regulations for Residential Dwellings by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/26]
167. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether an assessment has been undertaken by his Department of infrastructural deficits, including wastewater, transport, and electricity capacity, which are constraining housing delivery in the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48262/26]
93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions being taken by his Department to accelerate the delivery of social, affordable, and cost-rental housing in the Dún Laoghaire constituency; the number of such homes currently under construction in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48263/26]
39. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of properties currently liable for the vacant homes tax, broken down by local authority area; the revenue generated to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48264/26]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures he is considering in Budget 2027 to support first-time buyers in high-cost areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48265/26]
127. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of her Department in relation to the continued restrictions imposed on women and girls in Afghanistan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47920/26]
181. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken in response to the delays and cost overruns of Irish Rail’s traffic management system project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46164/26]
122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if delays with the Irish Rail’s traffic management system project are expected to impact the delivery of wider rail investment programmes, including the DART+ Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46165/26]
89. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of families in the Dún Laoghaire constituency expected to benefit from the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance in 2026; the estimated increase from extending eligibility to children aged two and three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46166/26]
52. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to ensure workers enrolled in the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension scheme are provided with sufficient information to make informed decisions during the upcoming opt-out period starting in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46167/26]
236. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the weekday active and practical steps Ireland has taken to compel the European Commission to commence work on amending the Blocking Statute so that it can be quickly activated in defence of the International Criminal Court and ensuring continuity of its activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45795/26]
235. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any Irish trade office or representation is collocated with an EU trade office or representation; the extent to which Ireland works with, or cooperates with, EU trade offices abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45794/26]
234. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the location and status of Irish trade offices and representations abroad, including the budget allocated to each and any other agencies involved, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45793/26]
233. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will confirm her Department has responsibility for Irish trade offices and representations abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45792/26]
322. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of an adult with high support needs, fully cared for by their family (details supplied); her views on the adequacy of the supports provided by the State since the person turned 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44674/26]
321. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the approximate annual cost to the State of caring for an adult with high support needs in full residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44673/26]
320. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if the respite care supports that exist for the families of fully dependent adults are adequate when compared to those available for those under 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44672/26]
319. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if the supports that exist for the families of fully dependent adults are adequate when compared to those available for those under 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44671/26]
318. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if the services that exist for fully dependent adults are adequate when compared to those available for those under 18 years-of-age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44670/26]
317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if the tail off in services for fully dependent adults once they turn 18 meets the commitments under the carer’s guarantee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44669/26]
316. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will facilitate a meeting with a family (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44668/26]