465. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of increasing the pension tax relief earnings cap of €115,000, which was set in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20096/26]
464. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any review ongoing of the pension tax relief earnings cap of €115,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20095/26]
407. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 452 of 17 February 2026, the position regarding the assessment and analysis that is carried out in relation to balancing taxation versus spending; if any further assessment of eliminating the USC has been carried out in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18494/26]
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he is having with the RSA that seeks to reduce poor driving behaviour including the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19921/26]
352. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether there are sufficient deterrents in place to reduce poor driving behaviour including the use of mobile phones while driving, speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19920/26]
351. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to address road safety concerns for vulnerable roads users including pedestrians and cyclists as set out in a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19919/26]
350. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he is having with the RSA that seeks to urgently address road safety concerns and record deaths on Irish Roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19918/26]
349. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to address record number of deaths on Irish Roads in 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19917/26]
348. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views in relation to calls to declare a public health crisis in relation to the number of deaths on Irish roads (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19916/26]
332. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding an application for a small public vehicle license; the reason a fee for a resit of the examination requirement is the same as the original fee; his views on whether this is a justifiable cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19819/26]
331. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Cork Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19818/26]
330. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Shannon Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19817/26]
329. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the most recent occasion whereby an accessibility report was carried out on Dublin Airport to ensure that it is as fully accessible as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19816/26]
328. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Cork Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19815/26]
327. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Shannon Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19814/26]
326. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied in relation to the provision of easy, accessible, step free access from all aircraft to the exit/entrance of Dublin Airport to allow for full accessibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19813/26]
325. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the provision of EV charging infrastructure at public buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/26]
324. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating a dedicated fund to provide EV charging infrastructure at all local authority buildings that will be usable by both the public and members of staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/26]
289. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any work being carried out in conjunction with Irish Rail to future proof the DART network to prevent future significant outages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19363/26]
288. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a refund system for DART annual tickets in situations whereby there is significant interruption to the network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19362/26]
287. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he is having with Irish Rail in relation to a disruption in services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19361/26]
254. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will pursue a formal exception for short-term car rental operators in EU negotiations in relation to the zero-emission vehicle sales target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18979/26]
247. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any specific contracted opening hours in relation to the operation of driving test centres by the RSA; if there is any flexibility in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18850/26]
246. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review of the agreement with the RSA in relation to the operation of driving test centres; if expanded operating hours can be made a requirement of this agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18849/26]
245. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 70 of 4 March 2026, his views on the merits of expanding the operating hours of RSA operated driving test centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18848/26]
225. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the last time a review was carried out of the appeal mechanism for the penalty points system for road traffic offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18539/26]
224. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of requiring the provision of a specific location where a fixed charged notice for speeding was incurred as part of the issuance of the fine by An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18538/26]
223. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of creating delineated regulations within the existing road traffic act that would differentiate between someone who broke the speed limit by 20% or less and someone who went over that threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18537/26]
39. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the delays in processing a first time passport application (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that it is processed in a timely manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19274/26]
38. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the average processing time for first time passports for infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19273/26]
472. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the full implementation of the recommendations in the Disability Action Plan (2024-2026); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17932/26]
471. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the recommendations in the Disability Action Plan (2024-2026) in relation to the provision of 900 additional residential care places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17931/26]
248. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the provision of allocated housing for those that work in frontline public sector jobs including teachers, nurses and members of An Garda Síochána; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16471/26]
185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the tenant-in-situ scheme for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; if he can commit to multiannual funding of this scheme; if allowances for the increased cost of housing in Dublin can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16472/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, and in particular the United Kingdom with regards to their issues in banning larger disposable nicotine vaping devices which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16474/26]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices, which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor that are becoming increasingly prevalent; her views on whether these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16473/26]
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to issues related to student registration delays in December 2025 in in a third level university (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with senior management to avoid this situation occurring again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17334/26]
352. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing and reporting of exam results in a third level university (details supplied); if he will engage with senior management to expedite this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/26]
72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of the management of the driving test system by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17808/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the average wait time for a Category B driving test in (details supplied); the way in which this compares to other test centres across the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/26]
70. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to significant delays in a driving test centre (details supplied); the average wait time for a test at this location; the actions he will take to engage with the RSA to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17805/26]
68. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any ongoing review of the effectiveness of the RSA to promote and improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/26]
67. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the basis for his decision to not split up the RSA into two distinct agencies as set out in an independent review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/26]
66. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the national policy regarding protected cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; the way in which this is communicated to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and reviewed thereafter and; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/26]
65. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the national policy regarding protected cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; the way in which this is communicated to local authorities and reviewed thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17775/26]
64. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any road safety initiatives or campaigns targeted specifically at people that drive for work; if he is concerned regarding the number of crashes and fatalities on Irish roads involving this cohort of people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17773/26]
864. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the merits of expanding the chronic disease management programme to include epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16644/26]
863. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she has engaged with Epilepsy Ireland regarding their call to expand the chronic disease management programme to include epilepsy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16643/26]
791. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with families or support groups for people suffering from Friedrichs ataxia in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16314/26]
790. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research being carried out into the viability of providing treatment for people suffering from Friedrichs ataxia in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16313/26]