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Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card recipients are not being issued with a physical medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

210. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason medical card recipients are not being issued with a physical medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time currently experienced by applicants under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme for the scheduling and completion of core testing, broken down by local authority area; and if homeowners participating in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who miss a scheduled core testing appointment are placed at the bottom of the waiting list for testing; if not, the procedures that apply where an appointment is missed, cancelled or requires rescheduling; and whether discretion is exercised in cases involving illness, family emergencies or other exceptional circumstances. [71128/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

204. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average waiting time currently experienced by applicants under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme for the scheduling and completion of core testing, broken down by local authority area; and if homeowners participating in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who miss a scheduled core testing appointment are placed at the bottom of the waiting list for testing; if not, the procedures that apply where an appointment is missed, cancelled or requires rescheduling; and whether discretion is exercised in cases involving illness, family emergencies or other exceptional circumstances. [71128/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to introduce the regulations necessary to operationalise the application for review of approved remediation option provided for under section 23 of the Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025; the reasons for the delay in commencing these provisions; whether a draft of the proposed regulations has been prepared; and the anticipated application process for homeowners seeking a review. [71130/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

203. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to introduce the regulations necessary to operationalise the application for review of approved remediation option provided for under section 23 of the Defective Concrete Blocks (Amendment) Act 2025; the reasons for the delay in commencing these provisions; whether a draft of the proposed regulations has been prepared; and the anticipated application process for homeowners seeking a review. [71130/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the regulatory framework governing professional engineers in Ireland; and whether consideration has been given to establishing an independent statutory regulator for the engineering profession. [71055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

150. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline the regulatory framework governing professional engineers in Ireland; and whether consideration has been given to establishing an independent statutory regulator for the engineering profession. [71055/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether complainants who are dissatisfied with the outcome of an ethics or professional conduct complaint against a member of an organisation have access to any independent appeals mechanism external to the organisation (details supplied). [71056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

149. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether complainants who are dissatisfied with the outcome of an ethics or professional conduct complaint against a member of an organisation have access to any independent appeals mechanism external to the organisation (details supplied). [71056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has undertaken an assessment of public confidence in the current self-regulatory model operated by an organisation (details supplied); and whether his Department has received representations seeking independent oversight of professional conduct complaints against engineers. [71057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

148. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has undertaken an assessment of public confidence in the current self-regulatory model operated by an organisation (details supplied); and whether his Department has received representations seeking independent oversight of professional conduct complaints against engineers. [71057/26]

Question· writtenPQ 707asked

707. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant radiologists, advanced nurse practitioners and radiographers posts filled within BreastCheck Service as of 21 September 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2023, in tabular form. [70601/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

707. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant radiologists, advanced nurse practitioners and radiographers posts filled within BreastCheck Service as of 21 September 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 September 2023, in tabular form. [70601/26]

Question· writtenPQ 706asked

706. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated towards research into multiple sulfatase deficiency in each of the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70602/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

706. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated towards research into multiple sulfatase deficiency in each of the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70602/26]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 Diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the Public Health Service by adults and children and by Hospital at which their Diabetes care is provided in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of persons with type 1 Diabetes currently receiving insulin-pump therapy through the Public Health Service by adults and children and by Hospital at which their Diabetes care is provided in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [70605/26]

Question· writtenPQ 498asked

498. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the circumstances in which sustainability funding may be provided to an early learning and childcare service required to relocate as a consequence of defective concrete; the categories of expenditure which may be supported under such funding; and whether the funding can contribute towards temporary relocation, long-term relocation or replacement accommodation. [69740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

498. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the circumstances in which sustainability funding may be provided to an early learning and childcare service required to relocate as a consequence of defective concrete; the categories of expenditure which may be supported under such funding; and whether the funding can contribute towards temporary relocation, long-term relocation or replacement accommodation. [69740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the policy measures in place to ensure that childcare capacity is maintained within communities where an existing early learning and childcare facility is affected by defective concrete; and the supports available to prevent the permanent loss of childcare places in such areas. [69739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

497. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the policy measures in place to ensure that childcare capacity is maintained within communities where an existing early learning and childcare facility is affected by defective concrete; and the supports available to prevent the permanent loss of childcare places in such areas. [69739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 496asked

496. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the projects, locations and communities that have been submitted to her Department for consideration under the €135 million State-led early learning and childcare infrastructure programme; the county in which each project is located; and the status of each proposal. [69738/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

496. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the projects, locations and communities that have been submitted to her Department for consideration under the €135 million State-led early learning and childcare infrastructure programme; the county in which each project is located; and the status of each proposal. [69738/26]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the changes that have been made to Ireland's building standards, building regulations, inspection regimes and compliance mechanisms arising from, or in response to, European Union infringement proceedings and litigation concerning the State's implementation and enforcement of building standards; to provide a timeline of measures introduced since the commencement of such proceedings; and to detail any amendments made to the Building Regulations, Building Control Regulations and associated technical guidance documents. [69917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

351. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the changes that have been made to Ireland's building standards, building regulations, inspection regimes and compliance mechanisms arising from, or in response to, European Union infringement proceedings and litigation concerning the State's implementation and enforcement of building standards; to provide a timeline of measures introduced since the commencement of such proceedings; and to detail any amendments made to the Building Regulations, Building Control Regulations and associated technical guidance documents. [69917/26]

Question· oralPQ 97asked

97. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority or an approved housing body's I.S. 465 building professional recommends option 1 remediation (details supplied), his power to seek documentary evidence and request review by the Housing Agency can result in the original remediation recommendation being altered or overturned; the precise statutory basis for this additional oversight; the safeguards in place to ensure that the independent engineer’s determination is not undermined by a subsequent administrative review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

97. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a local authority or an approved housing body's I.S. 465 building professional recommends option 1 remediation (details supplied), his power to seek documentary evidence and request review by the Housing Agency can result in the original remediation recommendation being altered or overturned; the precise statutory basis for this additional oversight; the safeguards in place to ensure that the independent engineer’s determination is not undermined by a subsequent administrative review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 687asked

687. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health in light of ongoing concerns regarding ambulances being delayed in traffic approaching and leaving Letterkenny, what analysis has been carried out to determine the impact of such delays on emergency medical response times, patient safety and the capacity of the National Ambulance Service to respond to subsequent emergency calls in County Donegal. [68044/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

687. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health in light of ongoing concerns regarding ambulances being delayed in traffic approaching and leaving Letterkenny, what analysis has been carried out to determine the impact of such delays on emergency medical response times, patient safety and the capacity of the National Ambulance Service to respond to subsequent emergency calls in County Donegal. [68044/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the statutory review of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 currently being undertaken under Section 51 of the Act; the names, qualifications, and specific terms of appointment of external experts or consultants who have been engaged to assist his Department with this review; the specific terms of reference provided to these external experts; and the estimated timeline for the completion of their findings. [68657/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

476. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the statutory review of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 currently being undertaken under Section 51 of the Act; the names, qualifications, and specific terms of appointment of external experts or consultants who have been engaged to assist his Department with this review; the specific terms of reference provided to these external experts; and the estimated timeline for the completion of their findings. [68657/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of reports from employers participating in the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension initiative regarding significant delays in the processing and reimbursement of payments due to businesses; if his Department has assessed the impact such delays are having on the cash flow of small and micro-enterprises; the average waiting time currently being experienced for reimbursement; and the measures being taken to improve response times and communication with participating employers. [67985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

372. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of reports from employers participating in the My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension initiative regarding significant delays in the processing and reimbursement of payments due to businesses; if his Department has assessed the impact such delays are having on the cash flow of small and micro-enterprises; the average waiting time currently being experienced for reimbursement; and the measures being taken to improve response times and communication with participating employers. [67985/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the funding streams currently available to childcare providers affected by defective concrete, including sustainability funding and capital supports; and the number of providers that have accessed such funding to date. [67395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

143. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the funding streams currently available to childcare providers affected by defective concrete, including sustainability funding and capital supports; and the number of providers that have accessed such funding to date. [67395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality measures in place to ensure that childcare places are not lost where a childcare facility affected by defective concrete becomes unsafe or unsuitable for occupation. [67392/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

142. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality measures in place to ensure that childcare places are not lost where a childcare facility affected by defective concrete becomes unsafe or unsuitable for occupation. [67392/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether childcare facilities affected by defective concrete are being prioritised under the State-led childcare infrastructure programme; and if not, if consideration will be given to establishing such a priority mechanism. [67389/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

141. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether childcare facilities affected by defective concrete are being prioritised under the State-led childcare infrastructure programme; and if not, if consideration will be given to establishing such a priority mechanism. [67389/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a formal protocol exists between her Department, Pobal and County Childcare Committees regarding the management of childcare services affected by defective concrete; and if so, to provide details of that protocol. [67388/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

140. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a formal protocol exists between her Department, Pobal and County Childcare Committees regarding the management of childcare services affected by defective concrete; and if so, to provide details of that protocol. [67388/26]

Question· writtenPQ 740asked

740. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the pilot properties/houses being used in connection with the implementation or assessment of the revised defective concrete framework, including the number and location of properties involved, the local authorities concerned, the nature of the testing or assessment undertaken. [65486/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

740. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of the pilot properties/houses being used in connection with the implementation or assessment of the revised defective concrete framework, including the number and location of properties involved, the local authorities concerned, the nature of the testing or assessment undertaken. [65486/26]

Question· writtenPQ 739asked

739. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether properties that were utilised as pilot properties under the defective concrete blocks scheme, and which have already been confirmed as containing defective concrete blocks, can proceed directly to the determination of the appropriate remediation option without any further testing requirements; and if not, whether legislative amendments are required to facilitate such progression. [65489/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

739. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether properties that were utilised as pilot properties under the defective concrete blocks scheme, and which have already been confirmed as containing defective concrete blocks, can proceed directly to the determination of the appropriate remediation option without any further testing requirements; and if not, whether legislative amendments are required to facilitate such progression. [65489/26]

Question· writtenPQ 738asked

738. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify whether testing undertaken on defective concrete properties under I.S. 465:2018 remains valid for the purposes of assessing eligibility and remediation under the enhanced defective concrete blocks scheme instead of needing a building condition assessment where the testing already exists. [65490/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

738. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify whether testing undertaken on defective concrete properties under I.S. 465:2018 remains valid for the purposes of assessing eligibility and remediation under the enhanced defective concrete blocks scheme instead of needing a building condition assessment where the testing already exists. [65490/26]

Question· writtenPQ 736asked

736. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for homeowners affected by defective concrete can expect formal clarification on the operation of the technical review mechanism following the publication of I.S. 465:2026; whether revised guidance and eligibility criteria have been finalised; when they will be published; and whether a target date has been set for the implementation of a revised review process. [64897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

736. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeframe for homeowners affected by defective concrete can expect formal clarification on the operation of the technical review mechanism following the publication of I.S. 465:2026; whether revised guidance and eligibility criteria have been finalised; when they will be published; and whether a target date has been set for the implementation of a revised review process. [64897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 731asked

731. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the administrative and statutory justification for the Housing Agency requiring further core testing on a dwelling entering the technical review of their enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme application, in cases where a full suite of independent engineering tests and assessments have already been comprehensively carried out; and the reasons this duplication of structural testing is necessary given the financial and administrative burden it places on the State. [65198/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

731. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the administrative and statutory justification for the Housing Agency requiring further core testing on a dwelling entering the technical review of their enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme application, in cases where a full suite of independent engineering tests and assessments have already been comprehensively carried out; and the reasons this duplication of structural testing is necessary given the financial and administrative burden it places on the State. [65198/26]

Question· writtenPQ 717asked

717. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options available to homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who received a determination under an earlier version of I.S. 465 that resulted in a lower remediation option than may be applicable under I.S. 465:2026, but whose statutory appeal period has since expired; whether such homeowners are eligible to seek a technical review; and the process for doing so. [64998/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

717. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options available to homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme who received a determination under an earlier version of I.S. 465 that resulted in a lower remediation option than may be applicable under I.S. 465:2026, but whose statutory appeal period has since expired; whether such homeowners are eligible to seek a technical review; and the process for doing so. [64998/26]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

715. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date on the apartment and duplex remediation scheme and the associated legislation; whether all required regulations, guidance and operational arrangements have been finalised; the expected commencement date of the scheme; and when affected owners' management companies and apartment owners can expect to access the scheme. [64995/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

715. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress to date on the apartment and duplex remediation scheme and the associated legislation; whether all required regulations, guidance and operational arrangements have been finalised; the expected commencement date of the scheme; and when affected owners' management companies and apartment owners can expect to access the scheme. [64995/26]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any service standards, target timelines or prioritisation criteria have been agreed between his Department and the Housing Agency in respect of appeals under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; and whether these have been published. [64964/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

714. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any service standards, target timelines or prioritisation criteria have been agreed between his Department and the Housing Agency in respect of appeals under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme; and whether these have been published. [64964/26]

Question· writtenPQ 711asked

711. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme whose original determination was made under an earlier version of I.S. 465 and who were assessed as either falling below the threshold for demolition or qualifying for a lower remediation option; whether the Housing Agency has reviewed these cases in light of I.S. 465:2026 and the operation of the current technical review process; the mechanism available to homeowners who are now outside the statutory appeal period; and whether affected homeowners will be proactively identified and contacted by the Housing Agency. [64894/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

711. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homeowners under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme whose original determination was made under an earlier version of I.S. 465 and who were assessed as either falling below the threshold for demolition or qualifying for a lower remediation option; whether the Housing Agency has reviewed these cases in light of I.S. 465:2026 and the operation of the current technical review process; the mechanism available to homeowners who are now outside the statutory appeal period; and whether affected homeowners will be proactively identified and contacted by the Housing Agency. [64894/26]

Question· writtenPQ 710asked

710. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the approach being taken by the Housing Agency in respect of historical damage assessments under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme (details supplied); the way in which such cases will be reconsidered in light of the revised I.S. 465:2026 and the current technical review process. [64883/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

710. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the approach being taken by the Housing Agency in respect of historical damage assessments under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme (details supplied); the way in which such cases will be reconsidered in light of the revised I.S. 465:2026 and the current technical review process. [64883/26]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which homeowners whose recommended remediation option was subsequently downgraded are being dealt with; if such cases will be automatically reassessed under I.S. 465:2026; if affected homeowners must separately request a review; and if that the statutory appeal period has been paused for these homeowners. [64888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

705. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which homeowners whose recommended remediation option was subsequently downgraded are being dealt with; if such cases will be automatically reassessed under I.S. 465:2026; if affected homeowners must separately request a review; and if that the statutory appeal period has been paused for these homeowners. [64888/26]

Question· writtenPQ 704asked

704. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that no homeowner will be disadvantaged under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme solely because their original determination was made under an earlier version of I.S. 465 or because they are now outside an appeal period that applied before the introduction of the current technical review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64889/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

704. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that no homeowner will be disadvantaged under the defective concrete blocks grant scheme solely because their original determination was made under an earlier version of I.S. 465 or because they are now outside an appeal period that applied before the introduction of the current technical review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64889/26]

Question· writtenPQ 703asked

703. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given his responsibility for the defective concrete blocks grant scheme and for the statutory framework governing appeals, the information available to his Department regarding the manner in which appeals are prioritised and processed by the Housing Agency; if appeals are determined in chronological order of receipt; and if not, the criteria used to determine priority. [64911/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

703. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given his responsibility for the defective concrete blocks grant scheme and for the statutory framework governing appeals, the information available to his Department regarding the manner in which appeals are prioritised and processed by the Housing Agency; if appeals are determined in chronological order of receipt; and if not, the criteria used to determine priority. [64911/26]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

702. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider as part of the ongoing review of the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme, increasing the financial supports available to affected homeowners (details supplied); and the options under consideration by his Department. [64912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

702. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider as part of the ongoing review of the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme, increasing the financial supports available to affected homeowners (details supplied); and the options under consideration by his Department. [64912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 701asked

701. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify whether all transitional applicants who reach the grant cap are eligible to have their original engineers’ fees reimbursed up to €7,000, regardless of whether they exceed the cap due to the rebuild grant and the ancillary grant together, or due to reaching the cap with the rebuild grant alone; and if not if it take an administrative change in order to allow this reimbursement to take place. [64898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

701. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify whether all transitional applicants who reach the grant cap are eligible to have their original engineers’ fees reimbursed up to €7,000, regardless of whether they exceed the cap due to the rebuild grant and the ancillary grant together, or due to reaching the cap with the rebuild grant alone; and if not if it take an administrative change in order to allow this reimbursement to take place. [64898/26]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the number of sraithpictiúr for the leaving certificate oral Irish exam will remain at ten for examinations taking place in 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65294/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

589. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the number of sraithpictiúr for the leaving certificate oral Irish exam will remain at ten for examinations taking place in 2027 and 2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65294/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether a medical certificate completed by a registered GP in Northern Ireland, including an NHS GP, is legally acceptable for the purposes of applying for a bus driver licence in the State; and if not, the legislative or regulatory basis for requiring the certificate to be completed by a GP practising under the HSE. [64230/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

186. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether a medical certificate completed by a registered GP in Northern Ireland, including an NHS GP, is legally acceptable for the purposes of applying for a bus driver licence in the State; and if not, the legislative or regulatory basis for requiring the certificate to be completed by a GP practising under the HSE. [64230/26]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport whether the requirement for a medical fitness certificate for professional driving licence applicants to be completed by a medical practitioner practising in the State arises from primary legislation, statutory regulations, EU requirements, departmental policy or administrative practice; and whether the requirement applies equally to medical certificates issued by registered practitioners in Northern Ireland. [64231/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

185. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Transport whether the requirement for a medical fitness certificate for professional driving licence applicants to be completed by a medical practitioner practising in the State arises from primary legislation, statutory regulations, EU requirements, departmental policy or administrative practice; and whether the requirement applies equally to medical certificates issued by registered practitioners in Northern Ireland. [64231/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3940asked

3940. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether any review has been carried out into ambulance resource levels, staffing requirements or fleet capacity in County Donegal in light of population growth and increasing service demands; the outcome of any such reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63618/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3940. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health whether any review has been carried out into ambulance resource levels, staffing requirements or fleet capacity in County Donegal in light of population growth and increasing service demands; the outcome of any such reviews; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63618/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3938asked

3938. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals currently waiting for complex menopause services in County Donegal, by the length of time waiting that is up to 3 months, between 3-6 months, between 6-12 months and over 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63615/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3938. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of individuals currently waiting for complex menopause services in County Donegal, by the length of time waiting that is up to 3 months, between 3-6 months, between 6-12 months and over 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63615/26]