500. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 12 November 2025, if she will provide a copy of the independent external review of the draft Childminding Regulations which was carried out by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67974/25]
413. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the campaign of an organisation (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67720/25]
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the merits of creating legislation that would limit the ability of professional photographers to take photos at funerals; if any research has been carried out by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67366/25]
380. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to concerns of various NGOs and charities supporting elderly people in relation to the negative impact that the most recent budget had on elderly people that rely on state supports including the state pension and fuel allowance; the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67805/25]
376. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 18 November 2025, the advice she would give to a teacher who has moved schools in the past 12-months but, due to their child’s illness, are forced to temporarily leave work and cannot qualify for carer’s allowance. [67757/25]
253. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if it is permissible for a public school to require a monetary payment deposit to maintain an application open for the school; if this has been communicated to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67651/25]
199. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67971/25]
198. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67970/25]
197. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67969/25]
125. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he has had with the taxi industry in relation to concerns related to fixed fairs for a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67884/25]
116. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to engage with Irish airlines that engage in significant price hikes for flights to locations of international events including European fixtures for teams from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67712/25]
59. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to address accusations of price inflation by Irish airlines in relation to flights to the destinations of the Irish national football team games in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67287/25]
40. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will engage with a charity (details supplied) in relation to the long-term funding of their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67858/25]
39. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the funding shortfall for a charity (details supplied); if he could outline any funding options available to them to ensure that they can remain in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67855/25]
38. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the work of a charity (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure they are supported financially to ensure that they can continue their vital work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67852/25]
18. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the merits of raising the issue of aviation emissions as part of the EU emissions trading system as part of our EU presidency commencing in July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67973/25]
15. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the merits of prioritising leadership in climate change as part of our EU presidency commencing in July 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67972/25]
421. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to protests related to delays in family reunification applications (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this system is fair, equitable and operates as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66826/25]
419. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Humanitarian Admissions Programme; if his attention has been drawn to the application under this programme (details supplied); the best course of action the family can take to support their family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66791/25]
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing case (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that payment is sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66834/25]
309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with deaf and hard of hearing students and an organisation (details supplied) to develop fair and inclusive approaches to the leaving certificate applied (LCA) programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66920/25]
308. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the merits of carrying out a review of the existing leaving certificate applied (LCA) programme to ensure it is inclusive for all students including deaf and hard of hearing students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66919/25]
307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the leaving certificate applied programme for deaf and hard of hearing students (details supplied); and the actions she will take to address these concerns to ensure equity and fairness for all students taking this programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66918/25]
276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any initiatives are being considered to promote hybrid work practices in private businesses in the context of worsening traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66787/25]
58. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in Hungary; the actions she will take to ensure that this situation is raised at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66738/25]
9. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations ongoing in relation to Ireland’s forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66737/25]
298. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the research carried out by her Department into the cost of further expansion of the medical card to all people over the age of 70; her views on the merits of this proposition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66439/25]
142. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the provisions of the commuter ticket incentive so as not to disadvantage commuters who are just outside the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66409/25]
141. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of waiving the cost of the local property tax for all those in receipt of the State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66408/25]
140. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of waiving the cost of the local property tax for all those in receipt of the widows pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66407/25]
139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the merits of conducting an overall assessment of the existing local property tax scheme to create a more equitable system based on ability to pay rather than property value; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66406/25]
138. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any review or research has been carried out into the potential cost to the Exchequer of waiving the cost of local property tax for all those in receipt of the widows pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66405/25]
137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any review or research has been carried out into the potential cost to the Exchequer of waiving the cost of local property tax for all those in receipt of the state pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66404/25]
111. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to upgrading the junction of N11/Clonkeen Road to improve pedestrian safety; if his attention has been drawn to safety concerns at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66411/25]
110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the provisions of the commuter ticket incentive in order to not disadvantage commuters who are just outside the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66410/25]
673. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on whether the in-camera rule related to cases of coercive control acts as a block to allowing scrutiny of any potential failings in the support system for victims; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65903/25]
672. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the research carried out by a doctor (details supplied) into coercive control; if this is under consideration within his Department with a view to strengthening existing legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65902/25]
671. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on whether existing laws are adequate to deal with cases of coercive control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65901/25]
555. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of smaller landlords that own three or fewer rental properties in relation to the forthcoming changes in laws related to renting (details supplied); the extent to which these issues have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66070/25]
551. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding support for people who do not earn enough to qualify for cost rental housing but are over the income threshold for social housing supports; if cases such as this are under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66030/25]
494. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will commit to establishing a women's museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66270/25]
493. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the timeline for the establishment of a women's museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66269/25]
492. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has reviewed the Collins Report on a women's museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66268/25]
491. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of a proposal for a women's museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66267/25]
445. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to multiple applications made by a school (details supplied) under the emergency works scheme; the actions she will take to ensure these applications are progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66057/25]
402. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 18 November 2025, the advice she would give to a teacher who has moved schools in the past 12-months but due to their child’s illness are forced to temporarily leave work and they cannot qualify for carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65675/25]
281. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the existing level of capital gains tax acts as a disincentive to investment in the stock market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66055/25]
280. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on whether the existing level of deposit interest retention tax acts as a disincentive to investment in the stock market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66054/25]
279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the UK's Individual Savings Account (ISA) scheme; if a similar scheme could be considered in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66053/25]
278. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding any initiatives under review within his Department that seek to promote investment in the stock market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66052/25]