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Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the acquisition of lands adjoining the Phoenix Park to facilitate the establishment of a Liffey Valley regional park. [74681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

15. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the acquisition of lands adjoining the Phoenix Park to facilitate the establishment of a Liffey Valley regional park. [74681/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes purchased with assistance from the first home scheme, broken down per year from 2022 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

90. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of homes purchased with assistance from the first home scheme, broken down per year from 2022 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the circumstances of a staffing appeal submitted by a school (details supplied); and if consideration will be given to retaining the teaching post concerned for the remainder of the 2026/2027 academic year. [74887/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the circumstances of a staffing appeal submitted by a school (details supplied); and if consideration will be given to retaining the teaching post concerned for the remainder of the 2026/2027 academic year. [74887/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of homes purchased with assistance from the help to buy scheme, broken down per year from 2016 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

36. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of homes purchased with assistance from the help to buy scheme, broken down per year from 2016 to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1100asked

1100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health given confirmation from the National Cancer Control Programme that it does not have data on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times, the way in which compliance with recommended surveillance intervals is monitored; whether individual hospitals maintain this information; and if national reporting of these waiting lists will be introduced. [74100/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1100. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health given confirmation from the National Cancer Control Programme that it does not have data on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times, the way in which compliance with recommended surveillance intervals is monitored; whether individual hospitals maintain this information; and if national reporting of these waiting lists will be introduced. [74100/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1099asked

1099. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported delays of ten to 12 weeks for annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms at the Mater hospital; the measures being taken to address these delays; and whether additional resources have been allocated to reduce the backlog. [74101/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1099. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported delays of ten to 12 weeks for annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms at the Mater hospital; the measures being taken to address these delays; and whether additional resources have been allocated to reduce the backlog. [74101/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1098asked

1098. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of staffing and diagnostic imaging capacity for post-cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital; whether existing capacity is sufficient to meet demand for annual surveillance mammograms and ultrasounds; and if additional staffing or resources are planned. [74102/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1098. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of staffing and diagnostic imaging capacity for post-cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital; whether existing capacity is sufficient to meet demand for annual surveillance mammograms and ultrasounds; and if additional staffing or resources are planned. [74102/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1092asked

1092. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the recommended timeframe for the provision of annual surveillance mammograms following treatment for breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS; whether the HSE monitors the proportion of patients receiving these mammograms within the recommended timeframe; and the procedures in place where appointments are delayed beyond this timeframe. [74103/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1092. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the recommended timeframe for the provision of annual surveillance mammograms following treatment for breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS; whether the HSE monitors the proportion of patients receiving these mammograms within the recommended timeframe; and the procedures in place where appointments are delayed beyond this timeframe. [74103/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1090asked

1090. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the National Cancer Control Programme has assessed the capacity of symptomatic breast clinics and radiology departments to meet demand for post-treatment breast cancer surveillance; and whether additional investment is planned to address capacity constraints and delays. [74104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1090. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the National Cancer Control Programme has assessed the capacity of symptomatic breast clinics and radiology departments to meet demand for post-treatment breast cancer surveillance; and whether additional investment is planned to address capacity constraints and delays. [74104/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1089asked

1089. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the way in which patients with a previous breast cancer diagnosis, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, are prioritised for surveillance mammograms within public hospital radiology services; and whether these patients compete for appointment capacity with routine diagnostic referrals. [74105/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1089. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the way in which patients with a previous breast cancer diagnosis, including ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS, are prioritised for surveillance mammograms within public hospital radiology services; and whether these patients compete for appointment capacity with routine diagnostic referrals. [74105/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1088asked

1088. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE will examine the feasibility of co-ordinating mammograms, ultrasounds and consultant appointments on the same day for post-cancer patients where clinically appropriate; and whether any hospitals currently operate such arrangements. [74106/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1088. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE will examine the feasibility of co-ordinating mammograms, ultrasounds and consultant appointments on the same day for post-cancer patients where clinically appropriate; and whether any hospitals currently operate such arrangements. [74106/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1087asked

1087. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has quantified the additional staffing, mammography equipment and appointment capacity required to eliminate delays in post-treatment breast cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital. [74107/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1087. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has quantified the additional staffing, mammography equipment and appointment capacity required to eliminate delays in post-treatment breast cancer surveillance at the Mater Hospital. [74107/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1032. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health how the HSE and national cancer control programme monitor compliance with recommended annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms, given confirmation that data is not available on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times; and whether she will introduce national monitoring and reporting of these waiting lists and delays. [74029/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1032. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health how the HSE and national cancer control programme monitor compliance with recommended annual post-cancer surveillance mammograms, given confirmation that data is not available on the number of patients awaiting post-cancer surveillance appointments or average waiting times; and whether she will introduce national monitoring and reporting of these waiting lists and delays. [74029/26]

Question· writtenPQ 836asked

836. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timing and publication of the review on the work life balance Bill provisions for flexible working, including consideration of extending the right to request flexible work to everyone. [74025/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

836. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timing and publication of the review on the work life balance Bill provisions for flexible working, including consideration of extending the right to request flexible work to everyone. [74025/26]

Question· writtenPQ 830asked

830. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 66061/26 of 17 September 2026, for an update on the Department's investigation of this particular issue with Pobal; and for a timeline on a more detailed response to be issued to this person. [73919/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

830. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 66061/26 of 17 September 2026, for an update on the Department's investigation of this particular issue with Pobal; and for a timeline on a more detailed response to be issued to this person. [73919/26]

Question· writtenPQ 828asked

828. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the process and criteria for selecting not-for-profit operators of facilities developed under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; and whether selection will be conducted through open competitive procurement or another process; the eligibility requirements for prospective operators. [73803/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

828. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the process and criteria for selecting not-for-profit operators of facilities developed under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; and whether selection will be conducted through open competitive procurement or another process; the eligibility requirements for prospective operators. [73803/26]

Question· writtenPQ 827asked

827. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department intends to develop a standardised national operating framework for facilities established under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; whether this framework will prescribe requirements relating to staffing, enrolment and admissions policies, parental fees, opening hours, service provision and access for children with additional needs. [73806/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

827. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department intends to develop a standardised national operating framework for facilities established under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; whether this framework will prescribe requirements relating to staffing, enrolment and admissions policies, parental fees, opening hours, service provision and access for children with additional needs. [73806/26]

Question· writtenPQ 826asked

826. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the estimated capital expenditure for each of the seven proposed State-led early learning and childcare projects announced on 30 September 2026, in tabular form. [73805/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

826. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the estimated capital expenditure for each of the seven proposed State-led early learning and childcare projects announced on 30 September 2026, in tabular form. [73805/26]

Question· writtenPQ 825asked

825. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proposed fee-setting arrangements for childcare services established under the State-led capital programme; whether these services will be subject to the same maximum fee caps as existing core funding providers; and whether her Department intends to establish a separate or lower fee structure for State-led facilities. [73802/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

825. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proposed fee-setting arrangements for childcare services established under the State-led capital programme; whether these services will be subject to the same maximum fee caps as existing core funding providers; and whether her Department intends to establish a separate or lower fee structure for State-led facilities. [73802/26]

Question· writtenPQ 824asked

824. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proposed funding model for childcare services established under the State-led capital programme; whether the State will fund the full capital costs of acquisition, construction and fit-out; the ways ongoing operational costs, including staffing, maintenance, insurance and utilities, will be financed; and whether operators will receive additional financial support beyond existing schemes such as core funding and the national childcare scheme. [73801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

824. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proposed funding model for childcare services established under the State-led capital programme; whether the State will fund the full capital costs of acquisition, construction and fit-out; the ways ongoing operational costs, including staffing, maintenance, insurance and utilities, will be financed; and whether operators will receive additional financial support beyond existing schemes such as core funding and the national childcare scheme. [73801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 822asked

822. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of childcare providers eligible for core funding; and the estimated number of childcare providers operating outside of core funding. [73797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

822. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of childcare providers eligible for core funding; and the estimated number of childcare providers operating outside of core funding. [73797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 820asked

820. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the seven sites earmarked for the State-led childcare programme; and when she envisions these units being fully operational. [73799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

820. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the seven sites earmarked for the State-led childcare programme; and when she envisions these units being fully operational. [73799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 818asked

818. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the process and criteria for selecting not-for-profit operators of facilities developed under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; whether selection will be conducted through open competitive procurement or another process; and the eligibility requirements for prospective operators. [73804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

818. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the process and criteria for selecting not-for-profit operators of facilities developed under the State-led early learning and childcare capital programme; whether selection will be conducted through open competitive procurement or another process; and the eligibility requirements for prospective operators. [73804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 757asked

757. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on work undertaken to progress the 15 recommendations outlined in the Staines Review, including that legislation should be introduced allowing the member in charge of a Garda station to attach conditions to a station bail bond and that this legislation should set out the factors which must be considered by the member in charge in deciding whether to grant station bail. [74122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

757. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on work undertaken to progress the 15 recommendations outlined in the Staines Review, including that legislation should be introduced allowing the member in charge of a Garda station to attach conditions to a station bail bond and that this legislation should set out the factors which must be considered by the member in charge in deciding whether to grant station bail. [74122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 756asked

756. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether station bail comes with any conditions, requirements for Garda risk assessments and protections for people at risk; whether he plans to change that; and if so, to provide a timeline for reform. [74123/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

756. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether station bail comes with any conditions, requirements for Garda risk assessments and protections for people at risk; whether he plans to change that; and if so, to provide a timeline for reform. [74123/26]

Question· writtenPQ 633asked

633. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the public consultation on pay-related parent’s benefit, which he committed to launching in autumn 2026, has commenced; if not, the date it will launch; and whether its scope will include extending a pay-related approach to maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits. [74027/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

633. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the public consultation on pay-related parent’s benefit, which he committed to launching in autumn 2026, has commenced; if not, the date it will launch; and whether its scope will include extending a pay-related approach to maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits. [74027/26]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will clarify the historical anomaly whereby schools (details supplied), both DEIS Urban Band 1 schools, are required to share a home school community liaison (HSCL) coordinator while comparable junior and senior school pairs in Dublin 15 have a dedicated coordinator per school; the objective criteria under which separate HSCL allocations were granted to other schools in the local area; whether the same criteria have been applied to these schools; and if she will review the current allocation to ensure consistency and equitable treatment across comparable DEIS schools. [73696/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

480. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will clarify the historical anomaly whereby schools (details supplied), both DEIS Urban Band 1 schools, are required to share a home school community liaison (HSCL) coordinator while comparable junior and senior school pairs in Dublin 15 have a dedicated coordinator per school; the objective criteria under which separate HSCL allocations were granted to other schools in the local area; whether the same criteria have been applied to these schools; and if she will review the current allocation to ensure consistency and equitable treatment across comparable DEIS schools. [73696/26]

Question· writtenPQ 477asked

477. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rules regarding secondary schools giving priority or allocating a set amount of school places to relatives of past pupils; and whether these rules apply to fee paying schools. [73637/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

477. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rules regarding secondary schools giving priority or allocating a set amount of school places to relatives of past pupils; and whether these rules apply to fee paying schools. [73637/26]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on emergency works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application since 2016, in tabular form. [73507/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

473. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on emergency works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application since 2016, in tabular form. [73507/26]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on emergency works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application since 2016, in tabular form. [73504/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

472. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on emergency works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application since 2016, in tabular form. [73504/26]

Question· writtenPQ 470asked

470. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on Emergency Works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application, since 2016, in tabular form. [73508/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

470. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount spent on Emergency Works through the EWS in a school (details supplied), broken down per application, since 2016, in tabular form. [73508/26]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

448. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the terms of reference and membership of the new National AI Literacy Taskforce established under the Intelligence:Applied Programme. [74380/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

448. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the terms of reference and membership of the new National AI Literacy Taskforce established under the Intelligence:Applied Programme. [74380/26]