3046. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality given the number of childcare facilities withdrawing from core funding will she consider allowing the facilities to charge the market rate so that they are not at a competitive disadvantage compared to new facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59039/26]
3044. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will allow private sector employees to avail of parental leave in respect of children up to 16 years of age so as to be treated the same as public sector employees (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58999/26]
1918. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review the HAP limits which currently mean that if someone earns just below the limit to qualify, they are the on too low an income to be able to afford any private rental property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59382/26]
809. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to review the mortgage restriction whereby when a couple are applying for a mortgage, the mortgage can be refused because of the age of the older partner even when the younger partner may have sufficient income and be of an age to service a mortgage over 20 years (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58169/26]
659. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to amend the standard capital superannuation benefit guidelines so that standard non-cash benefits-in-kind such as health insurance received during statutory maternity leave do not disqualify an employee from utilising the look-back provision to calculate their true average salary (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58170/26]
30. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures that have been taken to control costs on school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54199/26]
24. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the school transport scheme will recognise designated feeder schools (details supplied) for the purpose of eligibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54200/26]
171. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update in relation to developing Local Link bus service in west Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53315/26]
33. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he monitors the failure of county councils to spend RRDF funding, in particular the case of Baltinglass, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53314/26]
130. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to ensure adequate oversight of the increase in the outsourcing of routine laboratory tests to commercial laboratories (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48296/26]
72. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that in view of the published evidence linking the growing Sika deer population in County Wicklow, with the persistence of bovine tuberculosis in County Wicklow and the well-established link between deer, badgers and cattle in TB epidemiology in County Wicklow he will establish and appropriately resource a dedicated Wicklow Deer and TB Action Group with responsibility for coordinating all relevant State agencies, producing a county-specific management plan, setting measurable deer population and disease reduction targets, and reporting publicly on progress (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52302/26]
55. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s 2025 review of the bovine TB eradication programme, which identified wildlife as a source of infection and noted evidence implicating wild deer in Wicklow, his views that there is a material implementation gap in the 2025 Bovine TB Action Plan in respect of deer in County Wicklow, given that badgers are subject to defined test, vaccinate or remove measures while deer are not subject to the same criteria (details supplied); if he will publish a Wicklow-specific deer/TB intervention plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52301/26]
12. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the actions that have been taken to implement cost control in Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51538/26]
355. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to ensure that the current Garda vetting system remains fit for purpose; the steps he is taking to reduce the administrative burden on volunteers and voluntary organisations; and whether recent technological developments could be utilised to improve and streamline the vetting process while maintaining safeguarding standards. [50328/26]
275. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will require stockbrokers and investment firms operating in Ireland to provide greater transparency to retail investors regarding the treatment of partially filled trading orders, including the execution methods used and the associated commissions, fees, and costs charged to clients [49437/26]
274. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the physical trading and custody of precious metals in Ireland remains outside the direct regulatory remit of the Central Bank despite an industry estimated to manage between €500 million and €1 billion in client assets [49436/26]
317. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the proposed new rural planning guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48302/26]
247. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the unfair charging to local authorities of the RZLT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48301/26]
174. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the annual housing targets which were given to local authorities in summer 2025; the way this is being monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48303/26]
124. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on widening the income limits for qualification for affordable housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48304/26]
57. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress that has been made and is planned to reduce the childcare cost to €200 per month over the lifetime of the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47547/26]
134. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to address the ongoing reliability issues on the 132 Bus Éireann regional/commuter service; the steps are being taken to improve the reliability and increase passenger confidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46262/26]
121. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Commencement of Local Link route 199 Glendalough to Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46263/26]
79. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider a review of the minimum 16 hours required weekly worked hours to qualify for carer’s benefit for teachers who are not on full time hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46264/26]
18. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the contributory pension entitlement for women who, due to extended periods out of employment to care for children and family, have less than 520 contributions; if he will consider a pro rata contributory pension to recognise their caring role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46265/26]
195. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the recent fuel increases, the supports that will be made available for machinery contractors not engaged in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45656/26]
153. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to reduce red tape and bureaucracy for Irish SME's; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45655/26]
96. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if research has been done or is planned on the promotion of the huge influence of Irish monks in Europe in the early medieval period and their huge role in spreading Christianity education and literacy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44535/26]
68. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he can provide an update on the American Presidents trail as we approach America 250; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44534/26]
16. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are alternative plans for energy security given the planned closure of Moneypoint in 2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44559/26]
115. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps are being taken to improve financial literacy in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40597/26]
106. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to improve the standard and the extent of foreign languages being taught in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40598/26]
42. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in relation to capital infrastructure projects the measures being taken to reduce the delays or completely eliminate the need for approvals by State bodies of project details submitted by already approved suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40591/26]
40. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps being taken to ensure long-term capital commitments for specific infrastructure projects such as rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40590/26]
173. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to abolish the RZLT being applied to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39882/26]
147. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will reintroduce indexation for capital gains tax to eliminate this annual stealth tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39883/26]
146. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if an assessment has been done on the success of the RRDF program; the measures that can be taken to improve the outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38278/26]
113. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the success that has been achieved in reaching the over 150 commitments in the Our Rural Future document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38410/26]
57. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures being taken to expand trade with our EU partners; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38395/26]
46. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expansions that have taken place and are planned in our overseas embassies and consulates, with particular emphasis on supporting trade; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38396/26]
185. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions that will be taken to promote a site (details supplied) and the other extensive archaeological sites in the immediate area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37565/26]
181. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage will he expedite revised Rural Planning Guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37564/26]
96. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the bovine TB eradication programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35737/26]
78. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current plans for the IPAS accommodation at Kippure, County Wicklow, much of which is subject to planning enforcement by Wicklow County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35712/26]
58. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the plans there are to expand the Garda presence in Blessington, County Wicklow, given the large population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/26]
190. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the initiatives being taken to incentivise Irish graduates to remain or return to Ireland, particularly in the medical and engineering professions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34856/26]
163. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on both the reliability and the promised increase in service on the 132 Bus Éireann regional /commuter route, which was scheduled for April 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31164/26]
121. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the local link route 199 Glendalough to Bray; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/26]
80. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department considered comparing the value of all State benefits an individual or a family could receive to an equivalent taxable salary. [31302/26]
176. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the impact of the proposed Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 on rural tourism. [30527/26]