572. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of negotiations regarding pension parity, occupational sick leave, and bereavement leave for school secretaries and caretakers; to provide a specific timeline for the implementation of these benefits following the Labour Court hearing on 12 January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34383/26]
341. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if bin and waste collection companies will be eligible to apply for the road transporters support scheme; if they are eligible, would a communication to their customer base informing them that they are increasing service subscription costs due to rising fuel costs disqualify them from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34284/26]
182. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the progress made under the National Student Accommodation Strategy. [34853/26]
159. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline his priorities in relation to Erasmus+ in the current negotiations for the EU’s multi-annual financial framework from 2028 to 2034. [34852/26]
349. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the Summary of Social Housing Assessment for 2025 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33909/26]
307. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the confirmation of English as an additional language (EAL) hours for the 2026/2027 school year; the reason the new online form for data collection via the Online School Claims System (OLCS) has not yet been made available to schools despite the fast-approaching deadlines; to address the specific anomaly whereby children born in Ireland who are new junior infant entrants are excluded from EAL consideration in current data collection models despite having a demonstrated need for high levels of language support; her plans to allow schools to use their professional judgment and internal assessments to secure resources for these pupils from their first day in school rather than waiting a year for formal assessment results; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33883/26]
137. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if her Department has any records pertaining to a 19th century British Army rifle and musket firing range at Woodcock Hill, Meelick, County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32713/26]
122. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Defence if she will quantify the amount of non-lethal equipment that the Defence Forces have donated to their Ukrainian counterparts since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32714/26]
39. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when he expects to open the sports capital and equipment grant programme for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32459/26]
38. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will outline any plans he and An Post have for a more expansive range of public services available at post offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32460/26]
974. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive an appointment for surgery at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32482/26]
901. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if the Government will designate health as a priority during Ireland’s forthcoming EU Presidency; if she will commit to hosting a Presidency-level event on Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan as a flagship initiative for prevention policies across Member States; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32239/26]
900. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if the Government supports the inclusion of a distinct health “window” within the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, with earmarked funding to secure the continuation of key initiatives such as Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32238/26]
820. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of family resource centres in each county; the funding allocated per county by her Department to such centres in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33392/26]
798. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child (details supplied) in County Clare will receive the respite care they have been waiting on for the past three years; if respite will be expedited as a matter of urgency; if a meeting can be organised as a priority between their parent and the CDNT manager; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32877/26]
458. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason specific and significant qualifications, equivalent to those required in adult services and other mandated sectors, are not mandatory for individuals providing guidance, training, and support regarding behaviours of concern within the education sector; the reason a level 9 Master's Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and substantial supervised experience under a chartered behavioural psychologist are not prerequisites for these roles; and her plans to standardise professional requirements for behaviour specialists in schools. [33318/26]
457. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the positive behaviour support (PBS) approach despite being the framework embedded in existing Irish legislation is not currently mandated for implementation within the education sector; if she is aware of reports from clinical professionals that the approach is not being applied in a meaningful or consistent way across schools; and if her Department will take steps to ensure its uniform adoption to align with statutory requirements and best practices. [33317/26]
419. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider extending the temporary suspension of the 90-day subbing limit for teachers on career break, as currently provided for in Information Note TC/IN 0005/2025, to the 2026-2027 school year; if she is aware that the ongoing teacher shortage and recruitment challenges in primary and post-primary schools require the continued availability of experienced substitute teachers; if her Department will provide early clarity to teachers and school management on these arrangements for the 2026-2027 academic year to assist with staffing and career planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32783/26]
402. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application by a school (details supplied) under the climate action summer works scheme 2026; if she is aware that the school; if she will ensure this application is prioritised for approval in the upcoming Tranche 2 of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32499/26]
220. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government's position on the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, specifically regarding the inclusion of dedicated health-related funding windows and earmarked resources for EU-wide cancer prevention and research initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32240/26]
171. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a change to the driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) periodic training regime, specifically the requirement for professional bus and truck drivers to complete a seven-hour classroom-based module every year; if he has considered the financial and time burden this puts on experienced drivers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32782/26]
142. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene on behalf of a person (details supplied) in County Clare who has been trying to obtain a logbook for a moped for a number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32161/26]
49. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is advocating for any reforms of United Nations structures, specifically at Security Council level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33284/26]
880. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the audit threshold for accounts remains at €100,000 within his Department, despite the official audit exemption threshold being increased to €250,000 in 2025; if he is aware that this discrepancy, coupled with the high cost of audits-estimated at €5,000-is deterring small-scale animal welfare charities from seeking funding when their income only marginally exceeds the lower limit; the reason for the 30 August 2026 submission deadline for accounts when Revenue allows for a longer period until at least 30 September 2026; if he will align these requirements with Revenue and company law standards to reduce the administrative and financial burden on the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29964/26]
770. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will receive a decision on their appeal for domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29970/26]
635. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide detail on the application for a modular classroom to accommodate a mainstream class at a school in County Clare (details supplied) for the start of the 2026/2027 school year; the way in which she proposes to support and advance this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30957/26]
538. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a teacher (details supplied) would, in light of Circular 0038/2026, and their qualifications and experience, be eligible to teach in an autism class or special class within a post-primary school setting; if so, whether this teacher would be remunerated on a post-primary salary scale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29975/26]
530. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale behind the new inclusive special class model, which allows for the enrolment of up to 12 students in post-primary settings, effectively doubling the traditional capacity, while maintaining a staffing allocation of just 1.5 teachers and 2 SNAs; if she will address concerns regarding sensory overload, reduced individual attention and the potential impact on student and staff safety; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29735/26]
476. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he is taking to improve public procurement processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30888/26]
375. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing interim measures for persons who previously held an Irish driving licence, subsequently exchanged it for a foreign licence while residing abroad, and have since returned to the State and applied to exchange their licence back to an Irish driving licence; given that the current processing time for such exchanges can be up to three months, during which applicants may be unable to obtain motor insurance or access a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30320/26]
351. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an emergency increase in funding to Clare County Council following a formal motion passed by the council at its April 2026 monthly meeting regarding the urgent need for additional road maintenance funding; if he is aware that despite a €38.37 million allocation for 2026, the county has seen a marginal decrease in its road funding compared to 2025; if he will review the Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026-2030 to identify supplementary Exchequer grants specifically to address the maintenance backlog and ensure the safety and connectivity of Clare's rural road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29751/26]
148. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has any plans to introduce a new Power Up scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30033/26]
112. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans she has to overhaul the criteria used to determine DEIS status for primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27398/26]
28. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on plans to develop new accommodation at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27397/26]
138. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans and timeframe to transition to new ten-year development plans; if he has considered synchronising all plans to start from 2029 to ensure a common evidence basis plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29174/26]
137. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans and timeframe to review housing supply targets arising from Census 2027 plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29173/26]
136. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans for designating urban development zones; the timeframe for such plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29172/26]
85. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give an update on the NSAI engagement with the European Construction strategy, alignment with EU MMC standards plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29198/26]
84. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of MMC certificates issued by the NSA for each of the years 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29197/26]
83. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give a update on the MMC Agrément Team plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29196/26]
82. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give an update on the root causes analysis review under Delivering Homes, Building Communities of the NSAI certification process; the timeframe for its completion plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29195/26]
507. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth her assessment of the ongoing teacher recruitment and retention crisis, with particular focus on the high-demand subject of mathematics; her views on the impact that the current eligibility criteria for a contract of indefinite duration (CID) have on early-career teachers' ability to achieve financial stability, including mortgage approval; if she will consider further reducing the CID eligibility period or introducing measures to recognise cumulative service across different schools to prevent qualified teachers from being stuck in a cycle of precarious employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28340/26]
498. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1249 of 14 April 2026 (details supplied), if she will detail the financial allocation for the 2026 Climate Action Summer Works per county [28297/26]
408. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport in light of the 190 road fatalities in 2025, and the continued surge in deaths recorded in early 2026, if he will provide a definitive update on his Department's assessment of establishing a statutory road safety commissioner; if this officeholder would be granted the specific legal authority and budget required to unify the currently diffused responsibilities between the RSA, local authorities and An Garda Síochána to meet the 2030 target of halving road deaths; his views on the reasons the current governance model is failing to meet these trajectories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28552/26]
292. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if an exodus of funds from deposit accounts to a personal investment account will have a negative impact on other products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26608/26]
268. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the development and publication of Ireland for Finance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26609/26]
18. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach for an overview of the Budget 2026: Spotlight on Disability report recently published by his Department. [18506/26]