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Ahern, Ciarán.

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Bill· Public2025/72current

Electricity Regulation (Climate Action and Connection to Distribution and Transmission Systems) Bill 2025

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2025

Bill entitled an Act to enable the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities to direct that offers for connection to the electricity transmission and distribution systems be made subject to terms and conditions requiring that specified measures be taken for the purpose of avoiding, preventing, reducing, offsetting or abating greenhouse gas emissions or otherwise in furtherance of the national climate objective; for that purpose to amend the Electricity Regulation Act 1999; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

181. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether a food business that has an existing commercial arrangement or partnership with a surplus food redistribution platform, through which unsold or surplus food is made available to the public or donated rather than sent to disposal, would be considered to have fulfilled its obligation to propose a donation agreement under Action 25 of the draft National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56333/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

181. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether a food business that has an existing commercial arrangement or partnership with a surplus food redistribution platform, through which unsold or surplus food is made available to the public or donated rather than sent to disposal, would be considered to have fulfilled its obligation to propose a donation agreement under Action 25 of the draft National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56333/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether all households registered as vulnerable in Ireland, including renters, are afforded the same protections against disconnection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59341/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

245. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether all households registered as vulnerable in Ireland, including renters, are afforded the same protections against disconnection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59341/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for further detail on a consumer's ability to register as vulnerability, based on a situation (details supplied) where a utility company did not provide this opportunity to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59342/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

246. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for further detail on a consumer's ability to register as vulnerability, based on a situation (details supplied) where a utility company did not provide this opportunity to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59342/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2175asked

2175. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of sentences made under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences Act) 2024 since its initiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55183/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2175. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of sentences made under Section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences Act) 2024 since its initiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55183/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2176asked

2176. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of each action in the National Action Plan Against Racism 2023-2027, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55184/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2176. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of each action in the National Action Plan Against Racism 2023-2027, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55184/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2177asked

2177. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Migration and Integration Strategy; when it will be published; to provide a list of stakeholders he has engaged with to-date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55185/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2177. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Migration and Integration Strategy; when it will be published; to provide a list of stakeholders he has engaged with to-date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55185/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2251asked

2251. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the practical supports that will be put in place to help Ukrainian families currently living in a hotel (details supplied) secure suitable accommodation within such a short timeframe; who is co-ordinating communication and case management for families with complex medical, educational or disability needs; the measures being taken to minimise disruption to children's education, particularly where they have established school placements and specialist supports; the way in which the needs of working families are being considered, particularly where relocation could result in parents losing employment because they can no longer reasonably travel to work; the arrangements being made to ensure continuity of healthcare for those receiving ongoing treatment or specialist services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56715/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2251. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the practical supports that will be put in place to help Ukrainian families currently living in a hotel (details supplied) secure suitable accommodation within such a short timeframe; who is co-ordinating communication and case management for families with complex medical, educational or disability needs; the measures being taken to minimise disruption to children's education, particularly where they have established school placements and specialist supports; the way in which the needs of working families are being considered, particularly where relocation could result in parents losing employment because they can no longer reasonably travel to work; the arrangements being made to ensure continuity of healthcare for those receiving ongoing treatment or specialist services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56715/26]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance and supports that are available for groups looking to start an after-school programme including regulations, funding, and the way to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54272/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

301. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance and supports that are available for groups looking to start an after-school programme including regulations, funding, and the way to apply; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54272/26]

Question· writtenPQ 495asked

495. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the legal assurances, representations, warranties, indemnities and other legal protections that were provided, considered or relied upon prior to the signing of a contract (details supplied) for the interim electronic health system currently being implemented under accelerated timelines across the country; the persons, offices and bodies represented during the contract execution process; the person or body which determined the individuals involved in the contract signing and approval process; the legal advice obtained in advance of the contract being executed; whether such advice was provided by internal legal advisers, or any other external legal counsel; the extent of legal oversight exercised during the procurement and contract execution process; whether any legal risks, qualifications or reservations were identified prior to execution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54365/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

495. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Health the legal assurances, representations, warranties, indemnities and other legal protections that were provided, considered or relied upon prior to the signing of a contract (details supplied) for the interim electronic health system currently being implemented under accelerated timelines across the country; the persons, offices and bodies represented during the contract execution process; the person or body which determined the individuals involved in the contract signing and approval process; the legal advice obtained in advance of the contract being executed; whether such advice was provided by internal legal advisers, or any other external legal counsel; the extent of legal oversight exercised during the procurement and contract execution process; whether any legal risks, qualifications or reservations were identified prior to execution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54365/26]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of a recent printer failure at the National Driver License Service; the customer service accommodations that will be made for the significant delays incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026

125. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the nature of a recent printer failure at the National Driver License Service; the customer service accommodations that will be made for the significant delays incurred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a site (details supplied) is currently in use by the State; if so, the purposes of which and the details of the agreement with the landowner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53080/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

541. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a site (details supplied) is currently in use by the State; if so, the purposes of which and the details of the agreement with the landowner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53080/26]

Question· writtenPQ 678asked

678. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that Tusla has instructed a service provider (details supplied) that children with special educational needs who turn six years-of-age or older during the 2026/2027 school year cannot join the service from September onwards despite the ongoing shortage of suitable educational placements for children with additional and special educational needs; if she will intervene to have this decision reversed given the lifeline this service provides for children with special educational needs who have not secured a suitable school placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53088/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

678. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that Tusla has instructed a service provider (details supplied) that children with special educational needs who turn six years-of-age or older during the 2026/2027 school year cannot join the service from September onwards despite the ongoing shortage of suitable educational placements for children with additional and special educational needs; if she will intervene to have this decision reversed given the lifeline this service provides for children with special educational needs who have not secured a suitable school placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53088/26]

Question· writtenPQ 957asked

957. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 1 July 2026, whether he consider SICAP to constitute a significant source of start-up funding for social enterprises given that, for every €1,000 allocated through SICAP, approximately €2.15 is awarded to social enterprises, only around 1.5% of social enterprises receive SICAP funding annually, and the average award is €1,284; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53358/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

957. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 1 July 2026, whether he consider SICAP to constitute a significant source of start-up funding for social enterprises given that, for every €1,000 allocated through SICAP, approximately €2.15 is awarded to social enterprises, only around 1.5% of social enterprises receive SICAP funding annually, and the average award is €1,284; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53358/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will publish the general directives he has laid down pursuant to section 20 (4) of the Turf Development Act 1946, in accordance with which the power of Bord na Móna to develop bog that has been substantially cleared of turf must be exercised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

229. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will publish the general directives he has laid down pursuant to section 20 (4) of the Turf Development Act 1946, in accordance with which the power of Bord na Móna to develop bog that has been substantially cleared of turf must be exercised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52361/26]

Question· writtenPQ 316asked

316. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current regulatory framework for section 32 assessors; whether he intends on introducing an independent statutory framework, including safeguarding and mandatory reporting obligations for court-appointed professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52325/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

316. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current regulatory framework for section 32 assessors; whether he intends on introducing an independent statutory framework, including safeguarding and mandatory reporting obligations for court-appointed professionals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52325/26]

Question· writtenPQ 317asked

317. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration has been given to the introduction of multi-disciplinary child welfare teams to advise the courts in complex cases involving children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52326/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

317. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration has been given to the introduction of multi-disciplinary child welfare teams to advise the courts in complex cases involving children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52326/26]

Question· writtenPQ 318asked

318. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether training is available for judges and all family justice professionals in coercive control, domestic abuse, trauma and child development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52327/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

318. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether training is available for judges and all family justice professionals in coercive control, domestic abuse, trauma and child development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52327/26]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans on commissioning an investigation into the circumstances of a company (details supplied) going into liquidation; and whether investor funds were mishandled, given the significant number of small investors and pensions that have been impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52076/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

84. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans on commissioning an investigation into the circumstances of a company (details supplied) going into liquidation; and whether investor funds were mishandled, given the significant number of small investors and pensions that have been impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52076/26]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether residents at IPAS accommodation are entitled to keep foodstuffs in their room; whether refrigerators privately purchased by IPAS residents are allowed in rooms; if his attention has been drawn to management at an IPAS accommodation (details supplied) that are confiscating privately purchased refrigerators from rooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52261/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

166. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether residents at IPAS accommodation are entitled to keep foodstuffs in their room; whether refrigerators privately purchased by IPAS residents are allowed in rooms; if his attention has been drawn to management at an IPAS accommodation (details supplied) that are confiscating privately purchased refrigerators from rooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52261/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in relation to Ireland’s co-hosting of the Second Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, if his Department plans on hosting any pre-conference or related events in Ireland ahead of the conference in Tuvalu; if he plans any policy areas that Ireland plans to be a focus for their contributions to the conference; if fossil fuel use within the defence sector is being considered as a possible policy focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

139. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in relation to Ireland’s co-hosting of the Second Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, if his Department plans on hosting any pre-conference or related events in Ireland ahead of the conference in Tuvalu; if he plans any policy areas that Ireland plans to be a focus for their contributions to the conference; if fossil fuel use within the defence sector is being considered as a possible policy focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions in each of the past five years in which a bus service was cancelled or curtailed due to an on-board software issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50936/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

186. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions in each of the past five years in which a bus service was cancelled or curtailed due to an on-board software issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50936/26]