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Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact on patients of transferring outpatient clinics from Beaumont Hospital to Connolly Hospital. [67086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact on patients of transferring outpatient clinics from Beaumont Hospital to Connolly Hospital. [67086/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

154. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to strengthen healthcare provision in Balbriggan, including investment in primary care services and consideration of a minor injuries hub, given the continued population growth. [67085/26]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

663. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the specific milestones, deadlines and performance indicators that have been assigned to actions relating to gender mainstreaming and gender impact assessments under the National Strategy for Women and Girls Action Plan 2026-2028, in tabular form. [72278/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

663. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the specific milestones, deadlines and performance indicators that have been assigned to actions relating to gender mainstreaming and gender impact assessments under the National Strategy for Women and Girls Action Plan 2026-2028, in tabular form. [72278/26]

Question· writtenPQ 662asked

662. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the arrangements in place to monitor compliance with gender impact assessment requirements across Government Departments; the number of gender impact assessments completed by each Department in 2025 and to date in 2026; and whether these assessments are published. [72279/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

662. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the arrangements in place to monitor compliance with gender impact assessment requirements across Government Departments; the number of gender impact assessments completed by each Department in 2025 and to date in 2026; and whether these assessments are published. [72279/26]

Question· writtenPQ 661asked

661. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date by which gender impact assessments will be mandatory for all new Government legislation, major policy proposals and significant expenditure decisions. [72277/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

661. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the date by which gender impact assessments will be mandatory for all new Government legislation, major policy proposals and significant expenditure decisions. [72277/26]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

422. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cost rental homes in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have received funding approval, approval in principle or other approval from his Department; the number of homes involved in each project; and the current stage of each project. [71685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

422. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of cost rental homes in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have received funding approval, approval in principle or other approval from his Department; the number of homes involved in each project; and the current stage of each project. [71685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 421asked

421. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable purchase homes in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have received funding approval, approval in principle or other approval from his Department; the number of homes involved in each project; and the current stage of each project. [71683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

421. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable purchase homes in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have received funding approval, approval in principle or other approval from his Department; the number of homes involved in each project; and the current stage of each project. [71683/26]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

420. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of new build social housing projects in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which are included in his Department’s social housing construction pipeline; the number of homes in each project; and the current stage of delivery. [71686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

420. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the details of new build social housing projects in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which are included in his Department’s social housing construction pipeline; the number of homes in each project; and the current stage of delivery. [71686/26]

Question· writtenPQ 418asked

418. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to identify the housing projects or zoned residential lands in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have been identified to his Department or the Housing Activation Office as being constrained by deficits in water, wastewater, electricity, transport or other public infrastructure; the estimated number of homes affected; the nature of the constraint in each case; and the actions being taken to address these constraints. [71693/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

418. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to identify the housing projects or zoned residential lands in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk which have been identified to his Department or the Housing Activation Office as being constrained by deficits in water, wastewater, electricity, transport or other public infrastructure; the estimated number of homes affected; the nature of the constraint in each case; and the actions being taken to address these constraints. [71693/26]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department and the Housing Activation Office are ensuring that significant housing and population growth in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk is matched by the timely provision of supporting infrastructure, including schools, childcare, public transport, water and wastewater infrastructure and primary healthcare; and whether a mechanism exists to assess such infrastructure requirements alongside projected housing delivery in rapidly growing areas. [71694/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

417. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which his Department and the Housing Activation Office are ensuring that significant housing and population growth in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk is matched by the timely provision of supporting infrastructure, including schools, childcare, public transport, water and wastewater infrastructure and primary healthcare; and whether a mechanism exists to assess such infrastructure requirements alongside projected housing delivery in rapidly growing areas. [71694/26]

Record· debate2026-10-08published

Business of Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current average processing time for foreshore licence applications; the way in which this compares with previous years; and the principal causes of delays in the system. [67089/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

51. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current average processing time for foreshore licence applications; the way in which this compares with previous years; and the principal causes of delays in the system. [67089/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of foreshore licence applications currently awaiting determination; and the number that have been awaiting a decision for more than six months and more than twelve months respectively. [67090/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

33. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of foreshore licence applications currently awaiting determination; and the number that have been awaiting a decision for more than six months and more than twelve months respectively. [67090/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current capacity of domestic violence refuge and support services; and the measures being taken to meet demand for these services. [67088/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

59. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current capacity of domestic violence refuge and support services; and the measures being taken to meet demand for these services. [67088/26]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to support and expand youth justice and diversion initiatives aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in criminal activity; the level of funding provided for such initiatives in each of the past three years and planned for 2027; and the metrics used to assess their effectiveness and outcome. [67087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to support and expand youth justice and diversion initiatives aimed at preventing young people from becoming involved in criminal activity; the level of funding provided for such initiatives in each of the past three years and planned for 2027; and the metrics used to assess their effectiveness and outcome. [67087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure local authorities identify suitable sites for age-friendly housing developments within existing communities. [66729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

200. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken to ensure local authorities identify suitable sites for age-friendly housing developments within existing communities. [66729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being considered to make it easier for older people to adapt existing homes and remain living independently within their communities. [66730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

165. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being considered to make it easier for older people to adapt existing homes and remain living independently within their communities. [66730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the national shingles vaccination programme to provide free vaccination to all people aged 65 and over; the current eligibility criteria; and the estimated cost to the State of extending eligibility. [69338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

199. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the national shingles vaccination programme to provide free vaccination to all people aged 65 and over; the current eligibility criteria; and the estimated cost to the State of extending eligibility. [69338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current timeline for the roll-out of school-based wellbeing and mental health supports across post-primary schools; her views on the finding in a report (details supplied); whether she will review the timing of evidence-based wellbeing supports to ensure students receive them from first year; and if she will provide details of any planned actions and associated timelines. [69168/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

66. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current timeline for the roll-out of school-based wellbeing and mental health supports across post-primary schools; her views on the finding in a report (details supplied); whether she will review the timing of evidence-based wellbeing supports to ensure students receive them from first year; and if she will provide details of any planned actions and associated timelines. [69168/26]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the measures her Department will take to reduce this pressure while strengthening students' confidence and coping skills; and whether these measures will include universal, preventative programmes in schools rather than opt-in supports. [69169/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the measures her Department will take to reduce this pressure while strengthening students' confidence and coping skills; and whether these measures will include universal, preventative programmes in schools rather than opt-in supports. [69169/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender-responsive measures that her Department is taking to support boys' emotional literacy and help-seeking, particularly in light of the finding of a report (details supplied). [69170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

64. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth the gender-responsive measures that her Department is taking to support boys' emotional literacy and help-seeking, particularly in light of the finding of a report (details supplied). [69170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, in light of a report (details supplied), her Department will establish or expand a funding mechanism through which schools can access evidence-informed, preventative programmes that develop students' emotional literacy, critical reflection, belonging and confidence; and whether she will consider supporting the evaluation and wider roll-out of programmes specifically designed with teenage boys. [69171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, in light of a report (details supplied), her Department will establish or expand a funding mechanism through which schools can access evidence-informed, preventative programmes that develop students' emotional literacy, critical reflection, belonging and confidence; and whether she will consider supporting the evaluation and wider roll-out of programmes specifically designed with teenage boys. [69171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to provide accessible and confidential early support that does not depend on a young person identifying themselves as being in crisis or actively requesting help; and if she will provide details of any planned expansion of preventative youth mental health provision. [69172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

62. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Education and Youth in light of the finding of a report (details supplied), the steps her Department is taking to provide accessible and confidential early support that does not depend on a young person identifying themselves as being in crisis or actively requesting help; and if she will provide details of any planned expansion of preventative youth mental health provision. [69172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 672asked

672. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider introducing multi annual funding arrangements for capital projects undertaken by disability service providers and disability organisations, in order to provide greater funding certainty and enable more effective planning and delivery of essential disability infrastructure. [68510/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

672. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider introducing multi annual funding arrangements for capital projects undertaken by disability service providers and disability organisations, in order to provide greater funding certainty and enable more effective planning and delivery of essential disability infrastructure. [68510/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the National Safety Camera Strategy and the rollout of additional traffic enforcement cameras; the timeline for delivery of the camera enforcement programme being developed by the National Transport Authority with An Garda Síochána and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the status of the procurement of a Camera Enforcement Subject Matter Expert; and the expected commencement date for the operation of new camera based enforcement measures. [68469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

281. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on the National Safety Camera Strategy and the rollout of additional traffic enforcement cameras; the timeline for delivery of the camera enforcement programme being developed by the National Transport Authority with An Garda Síochána and Transport Infrastructure Ireland; the status of the procurement of a Camera Enforcement Subject Matter Expert; and the expected commencement date for the operation of new camera based enforcement measures. [68469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will be used to identify, prioritise and select locations for the deployment of new traffic enforcement cameras under the National Safety Camera Strategy; whether school routes, areas with high levels of red-light violations and locations where local communities have raised persistent road safety concerns will be included within those criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

267. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that will be used to identify, prioritise and select locations for the deployment of new traffic enforcement cameras under the National Safety Camera Strategy; whether school routes, areas with high levels of red-light violations and locations where local communities have raised persistent road safety concerns will be included within those criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68393/26]

Question· writtenPQ 306asked

306. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress to improve the availability and accessibility of TFI LEAP cards at Dublin Airport, including the provision of LEAP card vending machines in the airport terminals. [68930/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

306. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress to improve the availability and accessibility of TFI LEAP cards at Dublin Airport, including the provision of LEAP card vending machines in the airport terminals. [68930/26]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the scope in Budget 2027 for income tax measures to support working people and ensure that increases in earnings translate into meaningful increases in take home pay. [68585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

158. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the scope in Budget 2027 for income tax measures to support working people and ensure that increases in earnings translate into meaningful increases in take home pay. [68585/26]

Question· writtenPQ 574asked

574. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current staffing complement of the Probate Office and District Probate Registries; the number of vacancies in each; whether the Courts Service has assessed whether existing staffing levels are sufficient to meet current and projected demand; and whether additional resources will be provided where required. [68398/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

574. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current staffing complement of the Probate Office and District Probate Registries; the number of vacancies in each; whether the Courts Service has assessed whether existing staffing levels are sufficient to meet current and projected demand; and whether additional resources will be provided where required. [68398/26]

Question· writtenPQ 573asked

573. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the impact to date of the introduction of online probate applications through the Courts Portal on processing times, error rates and staff workload; the proportion of eligible applications now being submitted online; and the timeline for extending online applications to intestacy cases and personal applicants. [68399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

573. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the impact to date of the introduction of online probate applications through the Courts Portal on processing times, error rates and staff workload; the proportion of eligible applications now being submitted online; and the timeline for extending online applications to intestacy cases and personal applicants. [68399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 567asked

567. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Courts Service has established target processing times for probate applications; the current performance against those targets; and the further reforms that are planned to reduce the time taken from receipt of a complete application to the issuing of a grant. [68403/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

567. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Courts Service has established target processing times for probate applications; the current performance against those targets; and the further reforms that are planned to reduce the time taken from receipt of a complete application to the issuing of a grant. [68403/26]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Courts Service is examining the use of artificial intelligence, automation or other digital technologies in the processing of probate applications to reduce administrative workload, identify incomplete or erroneous applications and improve processing times and increase efficiency; if so, the areas in which such technologies are being considered; and the anticipated timeline for their introduction. [68401/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

566. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Courts Service is examining the use of artificial intelligence, automation or other digital technologies in the processing of probate applications to reduce administrative workload, identify incomplete or erroneous applications and improve processing times and increase efficiency; if so, the areas in which such technologies are being considered; and the anticipated timeline for their introduction. [68401/26]

Question· writtenPQ 564asked

564. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for grants of representation currently awaiting processing, broken down by the Dublin probate office and each district probate registry; the number that have been awaiting processing for more than four, eight, twelve and sixteen weeks; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times. [68396/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

564. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applications for grants of representation currently awaiting processing, broken down by the Dublin probate office and each district probate registry; the number that have been awaiting processing for more than four, eight, twelve and sixteen weeks; and the measures being taken to reduce waiting times. [68396/26]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average and median processing time for applications for grants of probate, broken down by solicitor applications, personal applications, online applications and paper applications, and by the Dublin probate office and each district probate registry. [68395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

563. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average and median processing time for applications for grants of probate, broken down by solicitor applications, personal applications, online applications and paper applications, and by the Dublin probate office and each district probate registry. [68395/26]

Question· oralPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he intends to balance measures to support working families with the need for continued investment in infrastructure and public services in budget 2027. [68584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

130. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he intends to balance measures to support working families with the need for continued investment in infrastructure and public services in budget 2027. [68584/26]

Question· writtenPQ 96asked

96. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures are being taken to ensure that social welfare recipients can transition into further education, apprenticeships and training programmes without suffering a loss of income that would discourage participation. [66712/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

96. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures are being taken to ensure that social welfare recipients can transition into further education, apprenticeships and training programmes without suffering a loss of income that would discourage participation. [66712/26]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection whether, given the Government's stated ambition to support entrepreneurship and small business growth, he believes that the Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) scheme and the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance remain fit for purpose in the modern economy; and whether a review of both schemes will be undertaken. [66710/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

65. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Social Protection whether, given the Government's stated ambition to support entrepreneurship and small business growth, he believes that the Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) scheme and the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance remain fit for purpose in the modern economy; and whether a review of both schemes will be undertaken. [66710/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the engagement his Department has had with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission since 2018 regarding proposed regulatory reforms to the household waste collection sector. [66958/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

107. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the engagement his Department has had with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission since 2018 regarding proposed regulatory reforms to the household waste collection sector. [66958/26]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he has examined the merits of moving from the current side-by-side household waste collection model to a competitive tendering model whereby operators compete for service areas rather than individual households; and whether international models have been assessed. [66957/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

106. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he has examined the merits of moving from the current side-by-side household waste collection model to a competitive tendering model whereby operators compete for service areas rather than individual households; and whether international models have been assessed. [66957/26]

Question· writtenPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's recommendation to establish an independent economic regulator for the household waste collection sector & whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of this proposal. [66955/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

105. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's recommendation to establish an independent economic regulator for the household waste collection sector & whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of this proposal. [66955/26]