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Ward, Charles.

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Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of persons that applied to become Ireland's new Honorary Consul based in North Carolina; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56474/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

60. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of persons that applied to become Ireland's new Honorary Consul based in North Carolina; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56474/26]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has conducted, commissioned or reviewed a specific impact assessment on administrative barriers faced by homeowners attempting to access the one-stop-shop scheme concurrently with the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the compounding stress and delays caused to DCB-affected homeowners by the rigid structure of the one-stop-shop model during structural rebuilds; the steps being taken to streamline and harmonise the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57278/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

212. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has conducted, commissioned or reviewed a specific impact assessment on administrative barriers faced by homeowners attempting to access the one-stop-shop scheme concurrently with the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the compounding stress and delays caused to DCB-affected homeowners by the rigid structure of the one-stop-shop model during structural rebuilds; the steps being taken to streamline and harmonise the two schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57278/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1009asked

1009. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the funding allocated to tourism development projects in Donegal in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1009. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the funding allocated to tourism development projects in Donegal in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56472/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1675asked

1675. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a homeowner who paid engineers’ fees under the original defective concrete blocks grant scheme, and who has since died, may have those fees reimbursed through the enhanced scheme by way of a claim submitted by the executor or personal representative of the estate; if so, the process that applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56334/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1675. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether a homeowner who paid engineers’ fees under the original defective concrete blocks grant scheme, and who has since died, may have those fees reimbursed through the enhanced scheme by way of a claim submitted by the executor or personal representative of the estate; if so, the process that applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56334/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1727asked

1727. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to align the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme with SEAI energy efficiency programmes; if he will address the administrative and financial burdens placed on rebuilding homeowners who experienced a duplication of engineering, certification, and compliance costs between local authority requirements and mandatory SEAI One Stop Shop (OSS) frameworks during 2024-2025; if his Department will establish a unified, direct-to-homeowner grant pathway that removes private commercial intermediaries from State-funded remediation projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57279/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1727. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps he is taking to align the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme with SEAI energy efficiency programmes; if he will address the administrative and financial burdens placed on rebuilding homeowners who experienced a duplication of engineering, certification, and compliance costs between local authority requirements and mandatory SEAI One Stop Shop (OSS) frameworks during 2024-2025; if his Department will establish a unified, direct-to-homeowner grant pathway that removes private commercial intermediaries from State-funded remediation projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57279/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2234asked

2234. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 on 28 May 2026, if he has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities to answer this PQ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56473/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2234. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 459 on 28 May 2026, if he has received the necessary information from Garda Authorities to answer this PQ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56473/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3463asked

3463. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners in CHO1 that have contracts with the HSE under the GMS Scheme, and have informed the HSE that they intend to retire within the next six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3463. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of general practitioners in CHO1 that have contracts with the HSE under the GMS Scheme, and have informed the HSE that they intend to retire within the next six months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3464asked

3464. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the locations within Donegal where the HSE community specialist teams provide respiratory outreach service clinics and diabetes outreach service clinics, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56471/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3464. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the locations within Donegal where the HSE community specialist teams provide respiratory outreach service clinics and diabetes outreach service clinics, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56471/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4269asked

4269. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost in 2027, if the budget for the CLAR Programme is increased by 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4269. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the estimated cost in 2027, if the budget for the CLAR Programme is increased by 15%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether properties owned or operated by an approved housing body (AHB), including supported accommodation, rehabilitation centres, and other residential facilities provided by an AHB for housing or care-related purposes, are eligible for assistance under The Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; whether such properties are considered “dwellings” for the purposes of the scheme; whether any exclusions apply to AHB-operated properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54420/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

367. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether properties owned or operated by an approved housing body (AHB), including supported accommodation, rehabilitation centres, and other residential facilities provided by an AHB for housing or care-related purposes, are eligible for assistance under The Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; whether such properties are considered “dwellings” for the purposes of the scheme; whether any exclusions apply to AHB-operated properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54420/26]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific timeline for the signing and enactment of the Building Standards Agency (Establishment) Order; the precise calendar month in the second half of 2026 targeted for the formal launch of the interim Building Standards Agency; the projected timeline for the publication of the general scheme of the Bill to establish the permanent, statutory Building Standards Regulatory Authority (BSRA); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

251. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific timeline for the signing and enactment of the Building Standards Agency (Establishment) Order; the precise calendar month in the second half of 2026 targeted for the formal launch of the interim Building Standards Agency; the projected timeline for the publication of the general scheme of the Bill to establish the permanent, statutory Building Standards Regulatory Authority (BSRA); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the independent panel to review the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, following the publication of IS 465, has been established; if so, the date on which the panel was established; the membership of the panel; its terms of reference; the expected timeframe for completion of its review; if not, the reason the panel has not yet been established; and the expected date by which the panel will be in place. [52890/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

399. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the independent panel to review the defective concrete blocks grant scheme, following the publication of IS 465, has been established; if so, the date on which the panel was established; the membership of the panel; its terms of reference; the expected timeframe for completion of its review; if not, the reason the panel has not yet been established; and the expected date by which the panel will be in place. [52890/26]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government will consider restoring grants for the recommended demolition and rebuild (Option 1) for homeowners who commenced this option at their own expense and were previously downgraded to a lesser option by the Housing Agency; as the publication of the revised Irish Standard I.S. 465:2026 now confirms that Option 1 was the only viable solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53545/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

430. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government will consider restoring grants for the recommended demolition and rebuild (Option 1) for homeowners who commenced this option at their own expense and were previously downgraded to a lesser option by the Housing Agency; as the publication of the revised Irish Standard I.S. 465:2026 now confirms that Option 1 was the only viable solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53545/26]

Question· writtenPQ 749asked

749. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 9 June 2026, the reason this data was not provided; when this data will be provided; and the most common reasons recorded for claim adjustment in each year from 2020 to date (details supplied) [52892/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

749. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 9 June 2026, the reason this data was not provided; when this data will be provided; and the most common reasons recorded for claim adjustment in each year from 2020 to date (details supplied) [52892/26]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he will consider introducing supports for farm buildings or agricultural buildings impacted by defective concrete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

4. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he will consider introducing supports for farm buildings or agricultural buildings impacted by defective concrete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

373. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to the treatment of the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal scheme) means test in cases where applicants own or have an interest in properties that are significantly devalued due to defective concrete; if the reduced or impaired market value of such properties is fully recognised in the financial assessment; if there are plans to introduce a specific exemption, adjustment mechanism, or guidance to ensure that applicants are not unfairly assessed on notional property values that do not reflect realisable market value; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52383/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

373. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to the treatment of the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal scheme) means test in cases where applicants own or have an interest in properties that are significantly devalued due to defective concrete; if the reduced or impaired market value of such properties is fully recognised in the financial assessment; if there are plans to introduce a specific exemption, adjustment mechanism, or guidance to ensure that applicants are not unfairly assessed on notional property values that do not reflect realisable market value; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52383/26]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed social housing defective concrete blocks remediation scheme; if approved housing body-owned or operated properties, including supported accommodation and rehabilitation centres will be eligible for inclusion under this scheme; the anticipated timeline for the establishment and commencement of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51385/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

470. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the proposed social housing defective concrete blocks remediation scheme; if approved housing body-owned or operated properties, including supported accommodation and rehabilitation centres will be eligible for inclusion under this scheme; the anticipated timeline for the establishment and commencement of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51385/26]

Question· writtenPQ 332asked

332. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that a number of homeowners whose applications were upgraded to full demolition and rebuild following successful defective concrete block scheme appeals have been advised by the Housing Agency that their grant amounts cannot be recalculated until I.S. 465 becomes legislation, despite other homeowners in the same circumstances having received revised grant approvals prior to 2 June 2025; the reason for this apparent inconsistency in treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

332. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that a number of homeowners whose applications were upgraded to full demolition and rebuild following successful defective concrete block scheme appeals have been advised by the Housing Agency that their grant amounts cannot be recalculated until I.S. 465 becomes legislation, despite other homeowners in the same circumstances having received revised grant approvals prior to 2 June 2025; the reason for this apparent inconsistency in treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce a compassionate hardship clause or legislative amendment to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to accommodate families who have inherited a defective property from a relative who was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and subsequently passed away before they were medically or physically able to apply for the scheme; if he acknowledges that the strict "principal private residence" criteria currently forces grieving families to watch their deceased relatives' homes fall to rubble without any access to redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46847/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

411. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce a compassionate hardship clause or legislative amendment to the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme to accommodate families who have inherited a defective property from a relative who was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and subsequently passed away before they were medically or physically able to apply for the scheme; if he acknowledges that the strict "principal private residence" criteria currently forces grieving families to watch their deceased relatives' homes fall to rubble without any access to redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46847/26]

Question· writtenPQ 449asked

449. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of delays within Tailte Éireann in processing mapping, registration and related property matters that are affecting homeowners’ ability to progress applications under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; the number of applications that have been delayed as a result; the average waiting time being experienced by applicants; the measures being taken by his Department and Tailte Éireann to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47311/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

449. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of delays within Tailte Éireann in processing mapping, registration and related property matters that are affecting homeowners’ ability to progress applications under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; the number of applications that have been delayed as a result; the average waiting time being experienced by applicants; the measures being taken by his Department and Tailte Éireann to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47311/26]

Question· writtenPQ 450asked

450. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether the issue of homeowners under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme who have reached the maximum grant cap and are unable to reclaim engineering and professional fees incurred, in some cases up to €6,000 and paid prior to scheme approval, will be considered as part of the upcoming review of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47313/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

450. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm whether the issue of homeowners under the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme who have reached the maximum grant cap and are unable to reclaim engineering and professional fees incurred, in some cases up to €6,000 and paid prior to scheme approval, will be considered as part of the upcoming review of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47313/26]

Question· writtenPQ 624asked

624. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a full building condition survey, including mechanical and electrical, of the Donegal town courthouse; a timeline for assessments for repair work; the expected date of re-opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

624. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a full building condition survey, including mechanical and electrical, of the Donegal town courthouse; a timeline for assessments for repair work; the expected date of re-opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1142asked

1142. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory work completed to date to facilitate the extension of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme to the newly included counties; the work that remains outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43876/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1142. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory work completed to date to facilitate the extension of the defective concrete blocks grant scheme to the newly included counties; the work that remains outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43876/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1143asked

1143. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the local authorities in the counties being added to the defective concrete blocks grant scheme have been advised of an implementation timetable; whether staffing, training and administrative arrangements have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43877/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1143. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the local authorities in the counties being added to the defective concrete blocks grant scheme have been advised of an implementation timetable; whether staffing, training and administrative arrangements have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43877/26]