161. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for a full update on the progress of the Wexford campus of the South East Technological University; the status of the master plan for the campus; if student accommodation will form a part of the proposal; when construction is likely to commence on this campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72191/26]
132. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health whether there has been any change since 29 August 2025 to the assessment, processing or reimbursement of applications relating to the treatment of lipoedema under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive; whether standard applications for treatment of the limbs under the Z01B code are now routinely being referred for clinical review; the date on which any such change was introduced; the person or body that authorised the change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77970/26]
131. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement for lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive have been placed on hold, delayed or otherwise prevented from progressing pending clinical review or clinical advice; if so, the date on which this commenced; the reason for the decision; and the number of applications affected and the anticipated timeframe for resolving the matter. [77971/26]
130. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the reason any change to the processing, clinical review or eligibility requirements for lipoedema applications under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive was not communicated to patients in advance, having regard to the written commitment issued by the National Director of HSE National Services and Schemes on 29 August 2025 that advance notice and published guidance would be provided for future changes to CBD processes and that a fair and reasonable transition period would apply. [77972/26]
129. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of applications for reimbursement relating to lipoedema treatment under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive that are currently outstanding, broken down by month of receipt from October 2025 to date; the number currently awaiting administrative processing, clinical review or clinical advice respectively; the number processed and reimbursed during the same period; and the current average and longest processing time for such applications. [77973/26]
128. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health whether applications for reimbursement under the Cross Border Healthcare Directive are processed strictly in chronological order according to their date of receipt; if not, the circumstances in which applications may be processed out of sequence; and to explain how applications for other procedures submitted in 2026 have been processed and reimbursed while some lipoedema applications submitted in 2025 and early 2026 remain outstanding. [77974/26]
50. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a timeline for interim post-primary ASD provisions in Kanturk for September 2027. [78010/26]
26. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the shared island sports club EV charging scheme is reopen for clubs to apply; if not, will it reopen; and the number of clubs who availed of the scheme when it was open. [78063/26]
25. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 69960/26, which was referred to Bus Éireann, and who have confirmed it is a matter for the NTA, can the NTA clarify the timetable for bus (details supplied); and if his Department will consider adding times to the route. [78064/26]
1024. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the Government’s September 2026 commitment to exempt ECCE-only preschool services from commercial rates; when the exemption will take effect; whether commercial rates bills already issued to providers will be withdrawn or refunded; whether local authorities will be instructed to suspend collection pending implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75349/26]
1095. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department plans to review regulations that allow owner management companies to prevent home owners from having pets in the apartments they own within a residential building. [76738/26]
998. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport with regard to the basic income for the arts scheme, when will the remaining successful applicants be notified; and the timetable for contacting the remaining approximately 1,250 artists. [77569/26]
997. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport with regard to the basic income for the arts scheme, the number of the first group have accepted their offers; and the number of applicants that have accepted their places, completed the required paperwork and are due to receive payments. [77571/26]
995. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when will all unsuccessful applicants for the basic income for the arts scheme be informed. [77577/26]
796. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is developing proposals to establish centralised or regional panels for the allocation of special class places for the 2027/28 school year; whether these proposals would alter the statutory admissions responsibilities of boards of management; and if she will publish the proposals in full. [76850/26]
795. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the consultation has taken place with teacher unions, school management bodies, patrons, parents and disability organisations regarding proposed changes to special class admissions; the concerns raised; and the way in which parents and schools would be able to appeal decisions under any proposed new arrangements. [76851/26]
794. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment that has been undertaken of the staffing, accommodation and resource implications of any proposed changes to special class allocation arrangements; and the guarantees that will be provided that schools will receive the resources necessary to meet the needs of children placed in their care. [76852/26]
647. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he can provide an update on the general employment permit application of a person (details supplied), the application that has been made for an individual with critical skills needed due to shortage of trained agricultural mechanics in Ireland. [76853/26]
2108. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown, by grade and department, of the 233 additional staff she recently stated were recruited to Cork University Hospital; the number that were assigned to the new surgical hub; and the number that were available to address staffing shortages in existing services. [76847/26]
2105. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health further to her recent comments questioning the prioritisation of CT scanning staff at Cork University Hospital, the number of additional radiographer posts CUH has requested in 2026; how many have been approved, refused or remain awaiting approval; and whether hospital management has been authorised to recruit sufficient staff to restore full CT scanning capacity. [76848/26]
2104. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken to restore full CT scanning capacity at Cork University Hospital following the previously reported 50% reduction; the current number of patients awaiting CT scans, including those classified as urgent; and the expected timeline for restoring full capacity. [76849/26]
605. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the critical skills employment permit application appeal of a person (details supplied). [75390/26]
446. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 57435/26, if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have received a formal submission from Cork county council regarding the introduction of traffic calming measures, driver feedback signs or speed indicator devices at Clonbanin Cross, Mallow, County Cork. [76862/26]
370. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted any feasibility studies into the introduction of a requirement for businesses to provide parent and child parking at premises that operate their own car park; and if not, if he would consider such an option. [75424/26]
348. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the feasibility and option-selection stage of the proposed 74-kilometre to 77.35-kilometre walking and cycling route linking Mallow in County Cork to Dungarvan in County Waterford will be reviewing the potential to implement a restored rail link alongside the walking and cycling routes, in order to provide both active travel and public transport in the proposed project. [75410/26]
399. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of the ongoing service issues for the 245 bus route in County Cork serving Cork City from Watergrasshill; if a review can be commenced; and the plans his Department or Bus Éireann have to address these issues. [76625/26]
486. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the streetscape enhancement grant will reopen again for 2027. [74952/26]
398. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health to provide, notwithstanding any limitations relating to staffing levels, geographical coverage, or service maturity, the recorded activity data for each Community Neurorehabilitation Team (details supplied), including: the number of persons accessing each team per month since commencement of each service; the total number of persons who have accessed each team; the breakdown of service users by primary neurological condition in each year since establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74951/26]
283. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); and if she will engage with the school management on the project. [75315/26]
155. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the construction of the new school building for a school (details supplied). [74949/26]
131. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if an assessment of need is required for children to apply for either a special class place in a mainstream school or a special school place. [74954/26]
124. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the provision of a school bus route (details supplied). [74948/26]
86. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the number of applications for a special place in County Kildare; the age profile of the applicants; the number that have been successful; and the plans to provide a school place for those that were unsuccessful. [74947/26]
237. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if patients presenting to the emergency department in Cork University Hospital who require urgent or emergency CT scans have experienced delays as a consequence of the reported 50% reduction in CT scanning capacity (details supplied); the number of patients who experienced delays beyond clinically recommended timeframes in 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by month; and if, patient safety incidents or adverse clinical outcomes have been reported. [74813/26]
235. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting CT scans at Cork University Hospital, by clinical priority and referral type; the average and longest waiting times for urgent, routine, inpatient and emergency CT scans; the number of CT scans completed each month in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of approved, filled and vacant radiographer posts; the reasons for the reported 50% reduction in CT scanning capacity; and the measures being taken to address staffing shortages; the expected timeline for restoring full scanning capacity, in tabular form. [74814/26]
234. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the recommendations arising from the inquest into the death of a person (details supplied); the actions taken by Cork University Hospital and the HSE in response; if the recommendation regarding the introduction of electronic medical records has been implemented; if measures relating to radiology equipment, diagnostic delays and enhanced clinical training have been introduced; and if hospital management has reviewed the implementation of these measures. [74816/26]
812. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the application of a person (details supplied) for the ECCE programme can be reviewed given the case details; and if contact can be made directly with the applicant's parents. [73458/26]
634. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Social Protection if former invalidity pension recipients who have since transferred to state pension contributory will qualify for the €500 cost of disability payment. [74316/26]
316. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if priority will be given to a driving test for a person (details supplied) considering their current study/work circumstances. [74315/26]
670. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on speech and language therapy for child (details supplied); and if she will engage with the family on the matter. [73353/26]
913. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has been notified of any changes in the trusteeship, senior management or governance structure of a registered charity (details supplied) since 2020; whether all changes requiring notification were notified within the appropriate timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71351/26]
912. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has examined any discrepancy between information contained in the filed accounts or annual returns of a registered charity (details supplied) concerning the number of paid employees and information subsequently provided by that charity regarding its staffing complement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71353/26]
911. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has received any complaints, concerns, reports or correspondence relating to a registered charity (details supplied) since 2020; the number of such contacts received in each year; whether any remain under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71344/26]
910. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has undertaken, commenced or considered any investigation, compliance review, inspection or other regulatory engagement in respect of a registered charity (details supplied) since 2020; the status of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71345/26]
909. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator was contacted by a registered charity (details supplied) during 2025 in relation to non-financial matters; the nature of the regulatory issue involved, insofar as it can be disclosed; whether any further information was sought from the charity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71346/26]
908. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has received information concerning historical financial or governance concerns relating to a registered charity (details supplied); whether it was informed of any independent financial or governance review commissioned by the charity; whether the findings or recommendations of such a review were supplied to the Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71347/26]
907. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the Charities Regulator has examined the level, purpose and accounting treatment of cash reserves held by a registered charity (details supplied); whether it is satisfied that such reserves are being held and reported in accordance with applicable charity governance and financial reporting requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71348/26]