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Question· writtenPQ 892asked

892. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the construction and delivery of a new renal dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55335/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

892. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the construction and delivery of a new renal dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55335/25]

Question· writtenPQ 783asked

783. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the funding opportunities available under her Department's remit to secure permanent funding for a play therapist at a family resource centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55107/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

783. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the funding opportunities available under her Department's remit to secure permanent funding for a play therapist at a family resource centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55107/25]

Question· writtenPQ 584asked

584. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions being taken to ensure that additional land is zoned for housing in Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54771/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

584. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions being taken to ensure that additional land is zoned for housing in Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54771/25]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54770/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

583. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54770/25]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54769/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

582. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures he is taking to increase the availability of affordable housing in Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54769/25]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

487. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 17 July 2025, the status of an additional needs application from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the status regarding the delivery of a new toilet block; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55260/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

487. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 349 of 17 July 2025, the status of an additional needs application from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the status regarding the delivery of a new toilet block; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55260/25]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport to approve urgent funding for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Sligo County Council to implement essential traffic calming measures in the village of Ballinacarrow, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55094/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

275. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport to approve urgent funding for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Sligo County Council to implement essential traffic calming measures in the village of Ballinacarrow, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55094/25]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport if the N17 Collooney to Knock road project is included in the National Development Plan 2026-2035; if phases 3 and 4 of the project will be completed by the end of 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54822/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

256. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport if the N17 Collooney to Knock road project is included in the National Development Plan 2026-2035; if phases 3 and 4 of the project will be completed by the end of 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54822/25]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the scheme will open for landowners to apply for funding to replant ground damaged as a result of storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54901/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2025

122. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the scheme will open for landowners to apply for funding to replant ground damaged as a result of storm Éowyn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54901/25]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which he is prioritising and targeting the recently announced additional €50 million for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53746/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2025

129. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which he is prioritising and targeting the recently announced additional €50 million for housing acquisitions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53746/25]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding to date allocated under the Rural Water Programme 2024–2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53745/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2025

102. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding to date allocated under the Rural Water Programme 2024–2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53745/25]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed outline of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) process that can be undertaken between the drafting of a draft Ministerial Direction following recommendations from the Office of the Planning Regulator and the preparation and publication of the corresponding final Ministerial direction; the criteria by which it is determined that an SEA is required; who makes such a determination; the step by step approach undertaken in carrying out an SEA; the statutory timeframes set out within legislation or statutory instruments for the completion of same; who specifically carries out this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53339/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

300. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a detailed outline of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) process that can be undertaken between the drafting of a draft Ministerial Direction following recommendations from the Office of the Planning Regulator and the preparation and publication of the corresponding final Ministerial direction; the criteria by which it is determined that an SEA is required; who makes such a determination; the step by step approach undertaken in carrying out an SEA; the statutory timeframes set out within legislation or statutory instruments for the completion of same; who specifically carries out this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53339/25]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the lack of pace in zoning additional land for housing, the reason Sligo County Council has been left waiting for the finalisation of the draft Ministerial Order dated 8 November 2024, thus leaving the council unable to implement its development plan as adopted in autumn 2024; if he will issue the final ministerial direction; if he will provide a date on which this will be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53338/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

299. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the lack of pace in zoning additional land for housing, the reason Sligo County Council has been left waiting for the finalisation of the draft Ministerial Order dated 8 November 2024, thus leaving the council unable to implement its development plan as adopted in autumn 2024; if he will issue the final ministerial direction; if he will provide a date on which this will be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53338/25]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the 'Section 28 Guidelines - NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements' which issued in July 2025 and which contain the new annual housing supply targets for all local authorities, which display targets that appear in the final two columns of Appendix 1 on p.14, one column covering the period 2025-2034 and the other 2035-2040, the reason the figure for some local authorities like Carlow, Cavan and Sligo, employ exactly the same figures for the period 2025-2034 as used in their development plans, while others, such as Kildare, Laois and Monaghan, depart significantly from their development plan targets; the reason this is the case; why no reason or criterion of these differing treatments is offered in the guidelines themselves; if he will publish the precise methodology employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53337/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2025

298. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the 'Section 28 Guidelines - NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements' which issued in July 2025 and which contain the new annual housing supply targets for all local authorities, which display targets that appear in the final two columns of Appendix 1 on p.14, one column covering the period 2025-2034 and the other 2035-2040, the reason the figure for some local authorities like Carlow, Cavan and Sligo, employ exactly the same figures for the period 2025-2034 as used in their development plans, while others, such as Kildare, Laois and Monaghan, depart significantly from their development plan targets; the reason this is the case; why no reason or criterion of these differing treatments is offered in the guidelines themselves; if he will publish the precise methodology employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53337/25]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on a situation in which homeowners are being blocked from getting NBI broadband by another household (details supplied); the options available to the homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52066/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2025

522. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his views on a situation in which homeowners are being blocked from getting NBI broadband by another household (details supplied); the options available to the homeowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52066/25]

Question· writtenPQ 560asked

560. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when funding will be allocated for a team for the north-west in line with the Programme for Government Commitment to complete the nationwide roll out of community neurorehabilitation teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49971/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

560. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when funding will be allocated for a team for the north-west in line with the Programme for Government Commitment to complete the nationwide roll out of community neurorehabilitation teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49971/25]

Question· writtenPQ 692asked

692. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households currently on the social housing list in counties Sligo and Leitrim; the number of households on the social housing transfer list in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48755/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2025

692. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of households currently on the social housing list in counties Sligo and Leitrim; the number of households on the social housing transfer list in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48755/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2252asked

2252. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health for an update on recruitment and staffing to address the public health nurse shortage in Sligo, as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45316/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

2252. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health for an update on recruitment and staffing to address the public health nurse shortage in Sligo, as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45316/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1784asked

1784. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify whether meat plants are informed ahead of all inspections; if he will consider implementing a system that allows for unannounced inspections of scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46405/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1784. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to clarify whether meat plants are informed ahead of all inspections; if he will consider implementing a system that allows for unannounced inspections of scales; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46405/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1751asked

1751. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the minimum age requirement for the green cert course is set at 23 years of age; if an exception can be made for an applicant under this age, such as in the case of a young farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45597/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1751. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the minimum age requirement for the green cert course is set at 23 years of age; if an exception can be made for an applicant under this age, such as in the case of a young farmer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45597/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1729asked

1729. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the eligibility conditions of the long established young farmers scheme by two years to include those farming on or before 31 December 2009; the rationale behind the current eligibility date of December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44705/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1729. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the eligibility conditions of the long established young farmers scheme by two years to include those farming on or before 31 December 2009; the rationale behind the current eligibility date of December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44705/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1378asked

1378. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection since when applicants are required to provide proof of planning permission in order to qualify for the fuel allowance; the rationale behind the requirements for evidence of planning permission, such as with a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46130/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1378. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Social Protection since when applicants are required to provide proof of planning permission in order to qualify for the fuel allowance; the rationale behind the requirements for evidence of planning permission, such as with a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46130/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1127asked

1127. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of prolonged delays to a new development (details supplied) in Sligo; the action he will take with the developer and stakeholders regarding the completion timeline; his plans to implement stronger protections for buyers in off plan purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44808/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1127. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of prolonged delays to a new development (details supplied) in Sligo; the action he will take with the developer and stakeholders regarding the completion timeline; his plans to implement stronger protections for buyers in off plan purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44808/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1062asked

1062. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied); the reasons for the ongoing delays in the roll out of the national broadband plan at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44453/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1062. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on the provision of fibre broadband to a property (details supplied); the reasons for the ongoing delays in the roll out of the national broadband plan at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44453/25]

Question· writtenPQ 778asked

778. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend the Commission of Investigation into historical sexual abuse, in all day and boarding schools to include victims of physical abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44796/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

778. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend the Commission of Investigation into historical sexual abuse, in all day and boarding schools to include victims of physical abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44796/25]

Question· writtenPQ 756asked

756. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a concessionary ticket application for school transport for a child (details provided) on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44527/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

756. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review a concessionary ticket application for school transport for a child (details provided) on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44527/25]

Question· writtenPQ 755asked

755. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will review a concessionary ticket application for school transport in the case of a family (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44526/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

755. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will review a concessionary ticket application for school transport in the case of a family (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44526/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2845asked

2845. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the reason individuals diagnosed with cancer in County Leitrim are now being referred to Galway instead of Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42317/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

2845. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the reason individuals diagnosed with cancer in County Leitrim are now being referred to Galway instead of Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42317/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2637asked

2637. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when a hospital procedure for a person (details supplied) is likely to be rescheduled following an already cancelled date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41174/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

2637. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health when a hospital procedure for a person (details supplied) is likely to be rescheduled following an already cancelled date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41174/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2000asked

2000. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when applying for citizenship through naturalisation the specific documents that are required for proof of residency; proof of relationship/family status; proof of spouse/family member; spousal declaration; and letter of authorisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41870/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

2000. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when applying for citizenship through naturalisation the specific documents that are required for proof of residency; proof of relationship/family status; proof of spouse/family member; spousal declaration; and letter of authorisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41870/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1999asked

1999. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the new residence permit of a person (details supplied) is valid for one year only, whereas the previous permit was valid for three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41869/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

1999. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason the new residence permit of a person (details supplied) is valid for one year only, whereas the previous permit was valid for three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41869/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1416asked

1416. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently sanction additional funding to Sligo County Council for the housing adaptation grant for older people and people with a disability schemes to bring its allocation to €2,450,000, which would equate to the sum provided in the council budget for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41023/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

1416. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently sanction additional funding to Sligo County Council for the housing adaptation grant for older people and people with a disability schemes to bring its allocation to €2,450,000, which would equate to the sum provided in the council budget for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41023/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1114asked

1114. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications submitted for school transport to two schools in County Sligo (details supplied) for the 2025/2026 school year; the number of eligible ticket holders at each school; the number of concessionary tickets issued at each school; the number of unsuccessful applications at each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42315/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

1114. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications submitted for school transport to two schools in County Sligo (details supplied) for the 2025/2026 school year; the number of eligible ticket holders at each school; the number of concessionary tickets issued at each school; the number of unsuccessful applications at each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42315/25]

Question· writtenPQ 972asked

972. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if school transport can be provided to a child (details supplied) in view of their need for same on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40714/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

972. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth if school transport can be provided to a child (details supplied) in view of their need for same on medical grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40714/25]

Question· writtenPQ 971asked

971. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the reopening of the second autism class in a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40713/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

971. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the reopening of the second autism class in a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40713/25]

Question· writtenPQ 377asked

377. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish the framework for the next multi-annual rural water programme beyond 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40372/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

377. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will publish the framework for the next multi-annual rural water programme beyond 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40372/25]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional needs application from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

349. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an additional needs application from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40591/25]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to the establishment of an MS community worker in Sligo-Leitrim as it is the only region in the country lacking access to the community work service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39083/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

921. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health if she will commit to the establishment of an MS community worker in Sligo-Leitrim as it is the only region in the country lacking access to the community work service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39083/25]

Question· writtenPQ 914asked

914. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to extend the medical card to persons with type 1 diabetes who are over the age of 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39035/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

914. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to extend the medical card to persons with type 1 diabetes who are over the age of 16; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39035/25]