Question· writtenPQ 449asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026
449. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to the introduction of a fully publicly funded national bone density screening programme, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans, for women aged 50 and over; whether such a programme has been assessed by the National Screening Advisory Committee; and the clinical, financial or other barriers have been identified to its introduction. [75049/26]
Question· writtenPQ 365asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026
365. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the average proportion of a custodial sentence actually served in prison by persons who self-identify as Irish nationals compared with non-Irish nationals, in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and whether these figures can be provided by sentence length, offence category and type of early release; in tabular form. [75058/26]
Question· writtenPQ 448asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026
448. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the number of publicly funded DEXA scans carried out in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and the current waiting times for access to such scans, by hospital; in tabular form. [75052/26]
Question· writtenPQ 116asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026
116. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the drafting of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; the intended publication date of the Bill; when his Department will fulfil its commitment to hold a symposium in relation to the Bill; whether that symposium and/or any other consultation in relation to the contents of the Bill will be held prior to its publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74558/26]
Record· debate2026-10-20published
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
34th Dáil
Question· writtenPQ 648asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
648. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his commitment to implement “key civil legal aid reforms” will include the establishment of community law centres in areas of deprivation; if it will include the establishment of targeted law centres for groups which experience discrimination and disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73467/26]
Question· writtenPQ 665asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
665. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his commitment to implement “key civil legal aid reforms” will include the removal of the means test for victims of domestic violence applying for civil legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73461/26]
Question· writtenPQ 657asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
657. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the “key civil legal aid reforms” which will be implemented in light of the €14.5m allocated in Budget 2027 to commence the implementation of the recommendations arising from the civil legal aid review; whether he intends to publish a reform plan and implementation plan; whether an implementation group will be established, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73459/26]
Question· writtenPQ 662asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
662. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his commitment to implement “key civil legal aid reforms” will include the expansion of the functions of the Legal Aid Board; whether its functions will be expanded to include the provision of legal information, public legal education and raising awareness of legal rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73465/26]
Question· writtenPQ 663asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
663. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his commitment to implement “key civil legal aid reforms” will include the expansion of the scope of the scheme of civil legal aid to cover areas such as housing, homelessness, discrimination, social welfare and employment law; whether the blanket ban on the provision of legal aid for cases heard by tribunals will be removed in line with the requirements of European law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73464/26]
Question· writtenPQ 645asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
645. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he plans to meet with groups (details supplied) and other relevant stakeholders to discuss proposed civil legal aid reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73470/26]
Record· debate2026-10-20published
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Question· writtenPQ 646asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
646. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to detail the changes which will be made to the financial eligibility criteria for civil legal aid in line with the commitment contained in Budget 2027 to “reform the financial eligibility criteria for civil legal aid, including for increases to the income thresholds and the allowances provided for to assess an applicant’s means”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73469/26]
Question· writtenPQ 647asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026
647. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a full review of the financial eligibility criteria for civil legal aid will be carried out as recommended in the civil legal aid review majority report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73468/26]
Question· writtenPQ 726asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
726. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the assessments that have been undertaken of regional disparities in access to maternity services, including the availability of different models of care, staffing levels and continuity of care; the measures being taken to ensure equitable access to high quality maternity services across the country; and whether the findings of these assessments will be published. [73305/26]
Question· writtenPQ 723asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
723. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the way in which continuity of care is being delivered in maternity services at present; if women have access to continuity with a particular consultant or midwife where appropriate; the measures being taken to support this; and the anticipated timeline for introducing enhanced continuity arrangements. [73295/26]
Question· writtenPQ 727asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
727. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the consultation that has taken place with women accessing maternity services regarding the transition to a public only model; the organisations and representative groups consulted; the principal issues raised; and the way in which this feedback has informed implementation planning. [73303/26]
Question· writtenPQ 608asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
608. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons prosecuted for offences under the stalking legislation, broken down by year since its commencement; the number of those prosecutions resulting in a conviction; and the number currently before the courts. [72700/26]
Question· writtenPQ 607asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
607. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of stalking offences recorded by An Garda Síochána since the commencement of the relevant legislation, broken down by year; the number of cases in which a person was charged; the number of investigation files submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72703/26]
Question· writtenPQ 722asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
722. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the evaluations that have been undertaken of the operation and delivery of maternity services across public maternity hospitals, particularly in relation to staffing levels, service capacity, waiting times, continuity of care, clinical outcomes and patient experience; whether the findings of these evaluations have been published; and how they are informing ongoing maternity service planning and reform. [73297/26]
Question· writtenPQ 720asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
720. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place to monitor staffing, capacity, waiting times and continuity of care during the transition to a public-only maternity model; and the measures that will be available to address any service pressures or gaps in provision identified during implementation. [73299/26]
Question· writtenPQ 721asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
721. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the assessment that has been undertaken of the additional consultant obstetrician, midwifery, nursing and other healthcare staffing requirements associated with the transition to a public-only maternity care model; and the projected staffing requirements nationally and by maternity hospital. [73298/26]
Question· writtenPQ 719asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026
719. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if hospital by hospital implementation plans have been developed for the transition to a public-only maternity care model; if so, if these plans include projected patient numbers, staffing and infrastructure requirements, continuity of care arrangements, funding allocations and implementation timelines; and whether they will be published. [73300/26]
Record· debate2026-10-13published
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026
Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
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