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Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether his Department has benchmarked Irish prison population rates against comparable EU jurisdictions; to provide that data; and to outline any best practice models being considered to curb unsentenced and short sentence committals. [21489/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

137. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether his Department has benchmarked Irish prison population rates against comparable EU jurisdictions; to provide that data; and to outline any best practice models being considered to curb unsentenced and short sentence committals. [21489/25]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to address the 48% overcrowding in Limerick Women's Prison; and whether any female prisoners have been transferred abroad or to Garda stations due to lack of capacity. [21488/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

136. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the steps being taken to address the 48% overcrowding in Limerick Women's Prison; and whether any female prisoners have been transferred abroad or to Garda stations due to lack of capacity. [21488/25]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice when he last consulted the Inspector of Prisons and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission regarding compliance with the UN Mandela Rules; and if he will publish any correspondence since January 2024 relating to overcrowding. [21487/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

135. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice when he last consulted the Inspector of Prisons and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission regarding compliance with the UN Mandela Rules; and if he will publish any correspondence since January 2024 relating to overcrowding. [21487/25]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the €53 million capital allocation for 2025 by project and prison; the projected number of additional bed spaces each project will deliver; and on what timeline. [21486/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

134. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the €53 million capital allocation for 2025 by project and prison; the projected number of additional bed spaces each project will deliver; and on what timeline. [21486/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for introducing legislation to expand community sanctions and to implement electronic monitoring, as committed to in the Programme for Government. [21484/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

132. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for introducing legislation to expand community sanctions and to implement electronic monitoring, as committed to in the Programme for Government. [21484/25]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the current utilisation rate of structured temporary release, broken down by offence category, compared with 2020 to 2024; and the reoffending rate for persons released under this scheme. [21483/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

131. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the current utilisation rate of structured temporary release, broken down by offence category, compared with 2020 to 2024; and the reoffending rate for persons released under this scheme. [21483/25]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider installing comprehensive drone defence systems and netting in exercise yards, as recommended by staff representatives; and the estimated cost. [21482/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

130. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider installing comprehensive drone defence systems and netting in exercise yards, as recommended by staff representatives; and the estimated cost. [21482/25]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of confirmed drone related contraband drops detected in each prison in 2023 and to date in 2025; and the measures being taken to counter drone incursions. [21481/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

129. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of confirmed drone related contraband drops detected in each prison in 2023 and to date in 2025; and the measures being taken to counter drone incursions. [21481/25]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice his response to the Prison Officers' Association statement that overcrowding has passed the point at which prisons can be safely operated; and what additional staffing or overtime resources will be provided in budget 2026. [21480/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

128. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice his response to the Prison Officers' Association statement that overcrowding has passed the point at which prisons can be safely operated; and what additional staffing or overtime resources will be provided in budget 2026. [21480/25]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners unable to access education, vocational workshops or drug treatment programmes due to capacity constraints in 2024; and the percentage shortfall relative to assessed need. [21479/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

127. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of prisoners unable to access education, vocational workshops or drug treatment programmes due to capacity constraints in 2024; and the percentage shortfall relative to assessed need. [21479/25]

Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice how overcrowding has affected rates of prisoner on prisoner and prisoner on staff assaults in 2023 and Q1 2025; and whether an independent safety audit will be commissioned. [21478/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

126. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice how overcrowding has affected rates of prisoner on prisoner and prisoner on staff assaults in 2023 and Q1 2025; and whether an independent safety audit will be commissioned. [21478/25]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether he accepts that the State is in breach of its obligations under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights owing to current overcrowding levels, and what immediate actions he will take. [21476/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

124. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether he accepts that the State is in breach of its obligations under Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights owing to current overcrowding levels, and what immediate actions he will take. [21476/25]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average daily prison population and the official bed capacity of each custodial institution for the months January to March 2025; the percentage occupancy for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21475/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

123. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the average daily prison population and the official bed capacity of each custodial institution for the months January to March 2025; the percentage occupancy for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21475/25]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the estimated annual cost of detaining one person in prison versus the cost of supervising one person on a community sanction, and the projected fiscal impact of achieving the Department of Justice's 1,500 additional prison place target versus equivalent investment in community measures. [21491/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2025

108. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the estimated annual cost of detaining one person in prison versus the cost of supervising one person on a community sanction, and the projected fiscal impact of achieving the Department of Justice's 1,500 additional prison place target versus equivalent investment in community measures. [21491/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1925asked

1925. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding media reports (details supplied), the safeguards in place to ensure that subject access requests (SARs) to Tusla are not abused by alleged perpetrators of violence; if Tusla will confirm, in line with GDPR requirements, the procedures in place to ensure that the rights and freedoms of others are not adversely affected by the release of information pertaining to SARs; the number of other such cases over the past five years, whereby the release of SAR information by Tusla has led to the identification of the locations of alleged victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence to their alleged abuser; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20552/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1925. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding media reports (details supplied), the safeguards in place to ensure that subject access requests (SARs) to Tusla are not abused by alleged perpetrators of violence; if Tusla will confirm, in line with GDPR requirements, the procedures in place to ensure that the rights and freedoms of others are not adversely affected by the release of information pertaining to SARs; the number of other such cases over the past five years, whereby the release of SAR information by Tusla has led to the identification of the locations of alleged victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence to their alleged abuser; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20552/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1924asked

1924. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a data protection issue at an agency under her Departmental remit has been brought to her attention (details supplied); the steps that have been taken by this agency and her Department to ensure that the GDPR is correctly enforced and that no conflict of interest issues arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20551/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1924. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a data protection issue at an agency under her Departmental remit has been brought to her attention (details supplied); the steps that have been taken by this agency and her Department to ensure that the GDPR is correctly enforced and that no conflict of interest issues arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20551/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1581asked

1581. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the criminal injuries compensation scheme, to include the number of applications received relative to the number of awards granted since the scheme's introduction, and the specific grounds under which any refusals have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19670/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1581. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice for an update on the criminal injuries compensation scheme, to include the number of applications received relative to the number of awards granted since the scheme's introduction, and the specific grounds under which any refusals have been made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19670/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1580asked

1580. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether all services and projects funded by the Probation Service are subject to service level agreements (SLA) with the Probation Service; the frequency with which these SLAs are reviewed and updated; to set out the procedure for the assessment of gender-specific services in terms of meeting their objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19669/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1580. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice whether all services and projects funded by the Probation Service are subject to service level agreements (SLA) with the Probation Service; the frequency with which these SLAs are reviewed and updated; to set out the procedure for the assessment of gender-specific services in terms of meeting their objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19669/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1579asked

1579. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of women specific services funded by the Probation Service; the number of Probation Service-funded services and projects that work directly with women leaving prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19668/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1579. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of women specific services funded by the Probation Service; the number of Probation Service-funded services and projects that work directly with women leaving prison; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19668/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1578asked

1578. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of occasions between 2015 and 2025 where women granted bail by the courts were not in a position to avail of it owing to a lack of means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19667/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

1578. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of occasions between 2015 and 2025 where women granted bail by the courts were not in a position to avail of it owing to a lack of means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19667/25]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA has explored the use of near-miss technology to improve road safety; and the steps being taken to integrate this technology into current road safety strategies or pilot programs. [19374/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

405. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether the RSA has explored the use of near-miss technology to improve road safety; and the steps being taken to integrate this technology into current road safety strategies or pilot programs. [19374/25]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if the Government is considering or has implemented a system for enhanced data sharing between road safety agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, and how this might improve decision-making and road safety outcomes. [19373/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if the Government is considering or has implemented a system for enhanced data sharing between road safety agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, and how this might improve decision-making and road safety outcomes. [19373/25]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether the Road Safety Authority has provided clarity on its recommendations for the division of its operations into two groups; and specifically, what the role and objectives of the 'Advocacy' group are in promoting road safety in the country. [19372/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 April 2025

403. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport whether the Road Safety Authority has provided clarity on its recommendations for the division of its operations into two groups; and specifically, what the role and objectives of the 'Advocacy' group are in promoting road safety in the country. [19372/25]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if comprehensive health impact assessments have been conducted in Dublin central to evaluate the effects of prolonged exposure to elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter on residents living in identified hotspots within Dublin Central, where recent studies have shown nitrogen dioxide levels exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines and the healthcare resources that are being allocated to address potential respiratory and cardiovascular issues arising from poor air quality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18250/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if comprehensive health impact assessments have been conducted in Dublin central to evaluate the effects of prolonged exposure to elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter on residents living in identified hotspots within Dublin Central, where recent studies have shown nitrogen dioxide levels exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines and the healthcare resources that are being allocated to address potential respiratory and cardiovascular issues arising from poor air quality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18250/25]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed the availability of primary care and GP services in the East Wall and Sheriff Street area of Dublin in view of the imminent population increase from the delivery of nearly 600 new residential units; if additional resources or facilities are planned to meet expected healthcare demand; the engagement that has taken place with the HSE to ensure equitable access to health services in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18249/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

403. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reviewed the availability of primary care and GP services in the East Wall and Sheriff Street area of Dublin in view of the imminent population increase from the delivery of nearly 600 new residential units; if additional resources or facilities are planned to meet expected healthcare demand; the engagement that has taken place with the HSE to ensure equitable access to health services in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18249/25]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the status of the GP Care for All Initiative, particularly concerning a practice (details supplied) in Dublin’s north inner city, which is at risk of closure in June 2025 if a sustainable solution is not found; the measures being taken to ensure the continued provision of general practitioner services to the 2,600 medical card patients currently served by this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18248/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

402. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the status of the GP Care for All Initiative, particularly concerning a practice (details supplied) in Dublin’s north inner city, which is at risk of closure in June 2025 if a sustainable solution is not found; the measures being taken to ensure the continued provision of general practitioner services to the 2,600 medical card patients currently served by this practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18248/25]

Question· writtenPQ 351asked

351. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures in place to ensure that all young people leaving State care are adequately supported in their transition to independent living, particularly in light of the current housing emergency. [18298/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

351. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures in place to ensure that all young people leaving State care are adequately supported in their transition to independent living, particularly in light of the current housing emergency. [18298/25]

Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being taken to address the reported shortage of social workers within Tusla’s aftercare services, which may impact young care leavers' ability to meet the new housing priority criteria put forward by Dublin City Council. [18297/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

350. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being taken to address the reported shortage of social workers within Tusla’s aftercare services, which may impact young care leavers' ability to meet the new housing priority criteria put forward by Dublin City Council. [18297/25]

Question· writtenPQ 346asked

346. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department has assessed the current availability and capacity of childcare services in the East Wall and Sheriff Street areas of Dublin, in light of the imminent completion of approximately 600 new residential units; whether there are plans to establish new childcare facilities or expand existing ones to accommodate the expected increase in demand; the measures being implemented to ensure that affordable and accessible childcare options are available to families in these communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18242/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

346. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department has assessed the current availability and capacity of childcare services in the East Wall and Sheriff Street areas of Dublin, in light of the imminent completion of approximately 600 new residential units; whether there are plans to establish new childcare facilities or expand existing ones to accommodate the expected increase in demand; the measures being implemented to ensure that affordable and accessible childcare options are available to families in these communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18242/25]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will provide more clarity on the availability of welfare priority for care leavers under exceptional social grounds in situations where they are at risk of homelessness. [18299/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

298. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will provide more clarity on the availability of welfare priority for care leavers under exceptional social grounds in situations where they are at risk of homelessness. [18299/25]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce, as announced by his Department on 26 March 2025; the specific terms of reference for this taskforce; the timeline and mechanisms through which it intends to implement the Government’s commitments to rebalance power between elected councillors and executive officers, enhance the accountability of chief executives and directors of services to councillors, and increase councillors’ input and control over the development and implementation of council budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

278. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the establishment of the Local Democracy Taskforce, as announced by his Department on 26 March 2025; the specific terms of reference for this taskforce; the timeline and mechanisms through which it intends to implement the Government’s commitments to rebalance power between elected councillors and executive officers, enhance the accountability of chief executives and directors of services to councillors, and increase councillors’ input and control over the development and implementation of council budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18304/25]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of Dublin City Council’s recent decision to restrict priority social housing status to care leavers coming solely from residential care, thereby excluding those transitioning from foster care; the measures his Department is taking to ensure that all vulnerable young people exiting State care, regardless of their care background, receive equitable access to social housing supports to prevent homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18303/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

277. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of Dublin City Council’s recent decision to restrict priority social housing status to care leavers coming solely from residential care, thereby excluding those transitioning from foster care; the measures his Department is taking to ensure that all vulnerable young people exiting State care, regardless of their care background, receive equitable access to social housing supports to prevent homelessness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18303/25]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will review planning regulations around hoarding and advertising on protected structures, such as the railway bridge at Ballybough, the only protected structure in the community, which is currently dominated by large-scale commercial advertising; if he will engage with Dublin City Council and Iarnród Éireann to explore the removal of this signage in light of its visual impact and the community’s desire to see the structure respected as part of the area’s cultural heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

276. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will review planning regulations around hoarding and advertising on protected structures, such as the railway bridge at Ballybough, the only protected structure in the community, which is currently dominated by large-scale commercial advertising; if he will engage with Dublin City Council and Iarnród Éireann to explore the removal of this signage in light of its visual impact and the community’s desire to see the structure respected as part of the area’s cultural heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18302/25]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to support care leavers who are not eligible for housing priority under Dublin City Council's new criteria, particularly those leaving foster care, to prevent them from becoming homeless. [18296/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

275. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps his Department is taking to support care leavers who are not eligible for housing priority under Dublin City Council's new criteria, particularly those leaving foster care, to prevent them from becoming homeless. [18296/25]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to issue national guidelines to ensure that care leavers across all local authorities are adequately supported in accessing social housing. [18295/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

274. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to issue national guidelines to ensure that care leavers across all local authorities are adequately supported in accessing social housing. [18295/25]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's position on Dublin City Council's proposal to restrict care leavers' access to social housing, particularly excluding those coming from foster care. [18294/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

273. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's position on Dublin City Council's proposal to restrict care leavers' access to social housing, particularly excluding those coming from foster care. [18294/25]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has assessed current school capacity in the East Wall and Sheriff Street area in anticipation of a significant rise in population due to the completion of large-scale housing developments; whether there are plans to expand existing schools or build new ones; if demographic modelling has been carried out to inform future educational infrastructure needs in this part of Dublin’s north inner city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18244/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

234. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her Department has assessed current school capacity in the East Wall and Sheriff Street area in anticipation of a significant rise in population due to the completion of large-scale housing developments; whether there are plans to expand existing schools or build new ones; if demographic modelling has been carried out to inform future educational infrastructure needs in this part of Dublin’s north inner city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18244/25]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to address the taxation issues affecting the GP Care for All initiative, particularly concerning the Summerhill practice in Dublin’s north inner city, which is at risk of closure in June 2025 if a sustainable financial solution is not found; the measures being considered to ensure the continued provision of general practitioner services to the 2,600 medical-card patients currently served by this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18243/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

164. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to address the taxation issues affecting the GP Care for All initiative, particularly concerning the Summerhill practice in Dublin’s north inner city, which is at risk of closure in June 2025 if a sustainable financial solution is not found; the measures being considered to ensure the continued provision of general practitioner services to the 2,600 medical-card patients currently served by this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18243/25]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Iarnród Éireann review the use of protected railway structures such as the Victorian era bridge constructed in 1898, in Ballybough, for advertising purposes, given local heritage concerns and community opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18241/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

137. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that Iarnród Éireann review the use of protected railway structures such as the Victorian era bridge constructed in 1898, in Ballybough, for advertising purposes, given local heritage concerns and community opposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18241/25]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the initiatives that are being undertaken to raise public awareness about air quality issues in Dublin central, particularly in areas identified as pollution hotspots; the way in which residents are being informed about real-time air quality data and its health implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

91. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the initiatives that are being undertaken to raise public awareness about air quality issues in Dublin central, particularly in areas identified as pollution hotspots; the way in which residents are being informed about real-time air quality data and its health implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/25]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to expand the network of real-time air quality monitoring stations in Dublin central to provide more comprehensive data on pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5); the way in which this data will be utilised to inform public health policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18246/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

90. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if there are plans to expand the network of real-time air quality monitoring stations in Dublin central to provide more comprehensive data on pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter (PM2.5); the way in which this data will be utilised to inform public health policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18246/25]

Question· writtenPQ 89asked

89. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that are being implemented to monitor and mitigate air pollution in identified hotspots within Dublin central, where recent studies have shown nitrogen dioxide levels exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines; the timeline for these interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18245/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2025

89. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures that are being implemented to monitor and mitigate air pollution in identified hotspots within Dublin central, where recent studies have shown nitrogen dioxide levels exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines; the timeline for these interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18245/25]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is aware of changes to student policies at an English-language school (details supplied) that may breach existing student contracts; the protections in place for international language students attending such institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2025

290. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is aware of changes to student policies at an English-language school (details supplied) that may breach existing student contracts; the protections in place for international language students attending such institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/25]

Question· writtenPQ 289asked

289. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the regulatory oversight that exists in relation to private English-language schools (details supplied); whether complaints from students or staff are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17788/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2025

289. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the regulatory oversight that exists in relation to private English-language schools (details supplied); whether complaints from students or staff are monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17788/25]