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Question· writtenPQ 639asked

639. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering the introduction of a dedicated farm succession scheme to support the transfer of farms to younger generations. [73216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

639. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering the introduction of a dedicated farm succession scheme to support the transfer of farms to younger generations. [73216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 638asked

638. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being pursued by Ireland in the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy negotiations to support generational renewal and encourage more young people into farming. [73217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

638. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being pursued by Ireland in the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy negotiations to support generational renewal and encourage more young people into farming. [73217/26]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the criteria governing the recognition of overseas teaching service for incremental credit and pensionable service purposes; the number of years of overseas teaching service that may currently be recognised; and whether consideration is being given to recognising all teaching service completed abroad where it can be verified. [73221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

444. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the criteria governing the recognition of overseas teaching service for incremental credit and pensionable service purposes; the number of years of overseas teaching service that may currently be recognised; and whether consideration is being given to recognising all teaching service completed abroad where it can be verified. [73221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received, appointments made and vacancies existing within the Inspectorate in each of the past five years; and whether a further recruitment competition is planned. [73222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

443. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received, appointments made and vacancies existing within the Inspectorate in each of the past five years; and whether a further recruitment competition is planned. [73222/26]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered reviewing the income thresholds that apply for the purposes of the Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) exemption for persons aged 65 years and over; his views on whether the current thresholds continue to reflect increases in the State Pension and other income supports in recent years; whether his Department has undertaken any analysis of the number of older persons who may no longer qualify for the exemption as a result of such increases. [73211/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

355. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered reviewing the income thresholds that apply for the purposes of the Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) exemption for persons aged 65 years and over; his views on whether the current thresholds continue to reflect increases in the State Pension and other income supports in recent years; whether his Department has undertaken any analysis of the number of older persons who may no longer qualify for the exemption as a result of such increases. [73211/26]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government's future plans regarding the eight-year deemed disposal regime for investment funds and ETFs; and whether further changes are under consideration following the measures announced in Budget 2027. [73241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

353. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government's future plans regarding the eight-year deemed disposal regime for investment funds and ETFs; and whether further changes are under consideration following the measures announced in Budget 2027. [73241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

332. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to persistent overcrowding on the peak-time rail services operating between Carlow and Dublin; the passenger capacity and average passenger numbers recorded on each morning and evening peak service serving Carlow during the past 12 months; the number of occasions on which passengers were required to stand due to a lack of seating; and the measures being taken to address overcrowding on the route. [72678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

332. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to persistent overcrowding on the peak-time rail services operating between Carlow and Dublin; the passenger capacity and average passenger numbers recorded on each morning and evening peak service serving Carlow during the past 12 months; the number of occasions on which passengers were required to stand due to a lack of seating; and the measures being taken to address overcrowding on the route. [72678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 331asked

331. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional rolling stock, carriages or service enhancements that have been introduced on the Carlow-Dublin rail corridor since 2020; and the additional capacity planned for the route over the next three years. [72679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

331. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional rolling stock, carriages or service enhancements that have been introduced on the Carlow-Dublin rail corridor since 2020; and the additional capacity planned for the route over the next three years. [72679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to annual and monthly season-ticket holders on the Carlow-Dublin route that are required to pay additional seat reservation charges on many peak-time services; when these charges were introduced; the rationale for the charges; and whether public consultation was undertaken prior to their introduction. [72680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

330. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to annual and monthly season-ticket holders on the Carlow-Dublin route that are required to pay additional seat reservation charges on many peak-time services; when these charges were introduced; the rationale for the charges; and whether public consultation was undertaken prior to their introduction. [72680/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to providing complimentary seat reservations for annual and monthly season-ticket holders on intercity commuter routes, including the Carlow-Dublin line, in recognition of the substantial annual cost incurred by such passengers. [72681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

329. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to providing complimentary seat reservations for annual and monthly season-ticket holders on intercity commuter routes, including the Carlow-Dublin line, in recognition of the substantial annual cost incurred by such passengers. [72681/26]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the current number of car parking spaces available at Carlow railway station; the average occupancy levels recorded during weekday mornings over the past 12 months; and the number of parking season tickets currently issued for the station. [72683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

328. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the current number of car parking spaces available at Carlow railway station; the average occupancy levels recorded during weekday mornings over the past 12 months; and the number of parking season tickets currently issued for the station. [72683/26]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the plans being considered by Iarnród Éireann to increase parking capacity at Carlow railway station; the status of proposals relating to the development of additional parking facilities in the vicinity of the station; and the anticipated timeline for delivery of such facilities. [72684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

327. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the plans being considered by Iarnród Éireann to increase parking capacity at Carlow railway station; the status of proposals relating to the development of additional parking facilities in the vicinity of the station; and the anticipated timeline for delivery of such facilities. [72684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 326asked

326. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport his views whether it is appropriate for parking season tickets to be sold at railway stations where parking spaces cannot be guaranteed for season-ticket holders; and whether this practice has been reviewed by his Department or Iarnród Éireann. [72685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

326. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport his views whether it is appropriate for parking season tickets to be sold at railway stations where parking spaces cannot be guaranteed for season-ticket holders; and whether this practice has been reviewed by his Department or Iarnród Éireann. [72685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide for each rail service operating between Carlow and Dublin on weekdays during 2025 and to date in 2026 the scheduled seating capacity; the average passenger numbers; the number of services recorded as exceeding seating capacity; the number of customer complaints relating to overcrowding; and the number of instances in which additional capacity was provided, in tabular form. [72686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

325. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to provide for each rail service operating between Carlow and Dublin on weekdays during 2025 and to date in 2026 the scheduled seating capacity; the average passenger numbers; the number of services recorded as exceeding seating capacity; the number of customer complaints relating to overcrowding; and the number of instances in which additional capacity was provided, in tabular form. [72686/26]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider issuing guidance by January each year regarding substitute teaching arrangements for teachers on approved job-sharing and career-break schemes for the following school year (details supplied). [72206/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

382. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider issuing guidance by January each year regarding substitute teaching arrangements for teachers on approved job-sharing and career-break schemes for the following school year (details supplied). [72206/26]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether students resident in the State who attend recognised third-level institutions in Northern Ireland are eligible for a student or young adult TFI Leap card; if not, the rationale for excluding such students, given that students resident in Northern Ireland attending third-level institutions in the State may avail of the scheme; and whether he considers this approach equitable. [70846/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

119. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport whether students resident in the State who attend recognised third-level institutions in Northern Ireland are eligible for a student or young adult TFI Leap card; if not, the rationale for excluding such students, given that students resident in Northern Ireland attending third-level institutions in the State may avail of the scheme; and whether he considers this approach equitable. [70846/26]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of land owned by Coillte currently designated or leased for onshore wind energy developments in County Kilkenny; the criteria used by Coillte when selecting sites for renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70345/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

492. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of land owned by Coillte currently designated or leased for onshore wind energy developments in County Kilkenny; the criteria used by Coillte when selecting sites for renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70345/26]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted since 01 July 2026 without an application by a defence solicitor. [70671/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

473. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of criminal legal aid certificates granted since 01 July 2026 without an application by a defence solicitor. [70671/26]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

464. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors on the criminal legal aid panel and the number of solicitors from the panel who did not receive any legal aid fees in 2025. [70573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

464. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of solicitors on the criminal legal aid panel and the number of solicitors from the panel who did not receive any legal aid fees in 2025. [70573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 381asked

381. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is satisfied that communities affected by strategic infrastructure developments, SIDs, have adequate opportunities to participate in the planning process; and if he will outline any proposals to enhance public participation. [70347/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

381. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is satisfied that communities affected by strategic infrastructure developments, SIDs, have adequate opportunities to participate in the planning process; and if he will outline any proposals to enhance public participation. [70347/26]

Question· writtenPQ 379asked

379. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department monitors the geographic concentration of proposed and approved onshore wind energy developments; the number of turbines approved and proposed in county Kilkenny; and whether consideration is given to ensuring an equitable distribution of renewable energy infrastructure across regions. [70343/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

379. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department monitors the geographic concentration of proposed and approved onshore wind energy developments; the number of turbines approved and proposed in county Kilkenny; and whether consideration is given to ensuring an equitable distribution of renewable energy infrastructure across regions. [70343/26]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria used in determining the regional property price caps under the first home scheme; whether a review of the cap applicable to county Carlow has been undertaken in the past 12 months; and if he will consider aligning Carlow's cap of €375,000 with those of neighbouring counties cap of €400,000, including Laois, Kilkenny and Wexford, in order to ensure fair and equitable access to the scheme for homebuyers in the county. [70400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

367. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria used in determining the regional property price caps under the first home scheme; whether a review of the cap applicable to county Carlow has been undertaken in the past 12 months; and if he will consider aligning Carlow's cap of €375,000 with those of neighbouring counties cap of €400,000, including Laois, Kilkenny and Wexford, in order to ensure fair and equitable access to the scheme for homebuyers in the county. [70400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review and remove the quota restrictions that apply to the issuing of employment permits for meat processing operatives, in view of the ongoing labour shortages reported by the meat processing sector; the measures he will take to ensure that processors can access an adequate workforce to maintain production levels and protect jobs throughout the agri-food supply chain. [69792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

173. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review and remove the quota restrictions that apply to the issuing of employment permits for meat processing operatives, in view of the ongoing labour shortages reported by the meat processing sector; the measures he will take to ensure that processors can access an adequate workforce to maintain production levels and protect jobs throughout the agri-food supply chain. [69792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered adding a home INR monitoring system (details supplied) to the HSE reimbursement list for patients who require regular anticoagulation monitoring; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential benefits of home INR self-testing in improving patient outcomes, reducing demand on primary and secondary care services, and enhancing patients' quality of life. [67340/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

159. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered adding a home INR monitoring system (details supplied) to the HSE reimbursement list for patients who require regular anticoagulation monitoring; whether an assessment has been undertaken of the potential benefits of home INR self-testing in improving patient outcomes, reducing demand on primary and secondary care services, and enhancing patients' quality of life. [67340/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project within the Department's planning and approval process; to indicate the stage the project has reached; and to provide an estimated timeframe for the next steps in progressing the scheme. [67440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

66. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the progress of the additional accommodation scheme for a school (details supplied); the current status of the project within the Department's planning and approval process; to indicate the stage the project has reached; and to provide an estimated timeframe for the next steps in progressing the scheme. [67440/26]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

625. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the progress of the Full Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a drug (details supplied) for the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis, which was commissioned by the HSE on 25 June 2024, when the assessment is expected to be completed and whether consideration is being given to making this drug available under the Medical Card Scheme, Drugs Payment Scheme or other community drug reimbursement arrangements, given its importance for patients living with this chronic condition. [67023/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

625. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the progress of the Full Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a drug (details supplied) for the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis, which was commissioned by the HSE on 25 June 2024, when the assessment is expected to be completed and whether consideration is being given to making this drug available under the Medical Card Scheme, Drugs Payment Scheme or other community drug reimbursement arrangements, given its importance for patients living with this chronic condition. [67023/26]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works has plans to restore and reinstate the historic railings at Carlow Courthouse; the stage the project is currently at; whether funding has been allocated for the works and dates for the expected commencement and completion. [67025/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

205. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works has plans to restore and reinstate the historic railings at Carlow Courthouse; the stage the project is currently at; whether funding has been allocated for the works and dates for the expected commencement and completion. [67025/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the introduction of targeted tax measures to support public houses in view of the ongoing rate of closures, particularly in rural communities; and whether an assessment of the potential effectiveness of such measures has been carried out. [66386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

169. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the introduction of targeted tax measures to support public houses in view of the ongoing rate of closures, particularly in rural communities; and whether an assessment of the potential effectiveness of such measures has been carried out. [66386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 988asked

988. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; and the measures being taken to protect the native Irish honeybee apis mellifera mellifera from the impact of imported non-native bee strains. [65264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

988. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current status of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; and the measures being taken to protect the native Irish honeybee apis mellifera mellifera from the impact of imported non-native bee strains. [65264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the limited availability of moderate ASD class places at post-primary level in County Carlow; whether her Department has assessed the future demand for such places in advance of September 2028; and if consideration will be given to establishing a moderate ASD special class in a school (details supplied) given the existing ASD provision in the school and the need for additional local places. [65265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

585. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the limited availability of moderate ASD class places at post-primary level in County Carlow; whether her Department has assessed the future demand for such places in advance of September 2028; and if consideration will be given to establishing a moderate ASD special class in a school (details supplied) given the existing ASD provision in the school and the need for additional local places. [65265/26]

Record· debate2026-09-15published

Garda Pursuits: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 September 2026

Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Question· writtenPQ 4113asked

4113. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with Irish higher education institutions regarding Palestinian students who have secured places on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes but are experiencing difficulties obtaining visas; the measures that are being considered to ensure that eligible students are not prevented from taking up their places due to circumstances arising from the conflict in Gaza; [63946/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4113. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement his Department has had with Irish higher education institutions regarding Palestinian students who have secured places on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes but are experiencing difficulties obtaining visas; the measures that are being considered to ensure that eligible students are not prevented from taking up their places due to circumstances arising from the conflict in Gaza; [63946/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3992asked

3992. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the funding streams currently available to providers of supported care homes to undertake essential repair, maintenance and health and safety works; the total funding allocated for such purposes in each of the past five years; and whether consideration is being given to establishing a dedicated capital grant scheme for essential repairs in supported home care settings. [63988/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3992. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the funding streams currently available to providers of supported care homes to undertake essential repair, maintenance and health and safety works; the total funding allocated for such purposes in each of the past five years; and whether consideration is being given to establishing a dedicated capital grant scheme for essential repairs in supported home care settings. [63988/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3799asked

3799. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual and five-year cost of introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for all adults aged 60 years and over; the projected uptake rate used in those calculations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3799. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual and five-year cost of introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for all adults aged 60 years and over; the projected uptake rate used in those calculations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3798asked

3798. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 60 years and over, given that approximately half of all shingles cases occur in this age cohort and that the incidence and severity of the disease increase with age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63012/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3798. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Health whether she has considered introducing a free shingles vaccination programme for adults aged 60 years and over, given that approximately half of all shingles cases occur in this age cohort and that the incidence and severity of the disease increase with age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63012/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1905asked

1905. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of the difficulties faced by housing assistance payment (HAP) recipients in securing rental accommodation due to the gap between HAP limits and prevailing market rents; if he will review and increase HAP rates to reflect current rental costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63014/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1905. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware of the difficulties faced by housing assistance payment (HAP) recipients in securing rental accommodation due to the gap between HAP limits and prevailing market rents; if he will review and increase HAP rates to reflect current rental costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63014/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2804asked

2804. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered in Budget 2027 to strengthen and expand the Land Mobility Service as a means of supporting farm succession, increasing opportunities for young farmers and improving the productive use of agricultural land. [63942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2804. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being considered in Budget 2027 to strengthen and expand the Land Mobility Service as a means of supporting farm succession, increasing opportunities for young farmers and improving the productive use of agricultural land. [63942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2803asked

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2803. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide additional funding in budget 2027 to expand the national genotyping programme, with a view to increasing participation among suckler and dairy farmers, improving breeding decisions and supporting national climate and sustainability objectives. [63943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2802asked

2802. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to address mental health challenges and social isolation among farmers and farm families; whether he will increase funding for locally based support services, peer-to-peer networks and farm advisory programmes with a mental health and well-being component. [63944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2802. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to address mental health challenges and social isolation among farmers and farm families; whether he will increase funding for locally based support services, peer-to-peer networks and farm advisory programmes with a mental health and well-being component. [63944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2801asked

2801. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding provided by his Department to organisations delivering mental health and well-being supports for farmers and farm families in each of the past five years, by organisation and scheme. [63945/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2801. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding provided by his Department to organisations delivering mental health and well-being supports for farmers and farm families in each of the past five years, by organisation and scheme. [63945/26]