1792. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1686 and 1814 of 28 July 2026, his views on the need to implement section 5 of the Dublin Bay Bill 2021; specifically, his plans to ensure spatial, economic and social development of the bay and renewal and development of land along the bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60368/26]
1774. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the review of the code of practice for an approved housing body will be completed; if he will confirm that social tenants of AHBs and local authorities can keep pets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61368/26]
1773. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views that households in architectural conservation areas installed solar panels on the front of their home (details supplied); his views on regulations for exemptions, waivers, remissions or refunds for such persons to attain retention permissions for solar panels already installed; his plans to exempt those in ACA areas; if section 583 of the Planning Act can be used to provide no retention fee or a reduced retention fee, where cases of minor development was under reasonable reliance upon an apparent statutory planning exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61370/26]
2919. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 2848 of 28 July 2026, if she will report on drafting work undertaken and completed by her Department on legislation to include socioeconomic disadvantage as a ground for discrimination; the reason for the delay in producing legislation in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60373/26]
3603. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need for an independent, governed National register network and Acute-To-Community Framework to establish the number of persons using home-enteral-nutrition; the reason for withdrawal of an adult home-enteral-nutrition guideline by the HSE as of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61860/26]
3537. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to ensure an independent body is available to receive complaints in respect of individual cases of mistreatment of users in nursing homes, hospices and care facilities; her views on the need for effective oversight beyond the policies and procedures already in place between the HSE, facilities, internal policies, the Ombudsman and HIQA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61710/26]
3523. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to make hormone replacement therapy free by funding GP consultation costs that are necessary to avail of treatment. [60376/26]
3522. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her views on the need to include persons in a same-sex couple in the scheme for free IUI, IVF and ICSI; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60380/26]
3432. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed regional approach to the Care Pathway for Huntington’s disease; and when simultaneous national approval and funding will be put in place in respect of a care pathway. [61369/26]
3098. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the need for a publicly available database of childcare and early years providers, aggregated and classified by service, in terms of full day care, sessional, part time and after school childcare; those in Core Funding, those not in Core Funding and those that have left Core Funding, by type of provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63778/26]
3055. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people who, between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025, were transferred from Oberstown to a prison and were placed on a standard regime upon committal. [60607/26]
2208. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the policy, criteria or decision-making process used by the Irish Prison Service for determining whether an individual will be placed on a basic, standard or enhanced regime upon committal; the policy, criteria, and decision-making process for changing the regime a person is on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60602/26]
2308. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of the way in which the Irish Prison Service carries out individualised, security risk assessments for individuals upon their committal to prison. [60608/26]
2056. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason there is no mechanism to expedite an application for a State Pension (contributory) in circumstances where the applicant is dying; and his plans to introduce such a mechanism. [62247/26]
2055. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection to consider the requirement in forms for a State Pension (contributory) to provide details of workplaces of an applicant, the periods they worked in specific workplaces and their roll numbers; the reason such information is requested when an applicant is incapacitated and the form is being completed on their behalf; if State records of their PRSI contributions could be reviewed for the purposes of acquiring this information; his views on the need to ensure that persons who are incapacitated by illness are not unfairly barred from accessing a State pension; and to make a statement on the matter. [62248/26]
723. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the practicability of the Form VAT 61A process for disabled persons claiming for VAT paid on certain aids and appliances; if his Department has undertaken a review of the demands of the process for claimants; the average value of individual claims; his plans to simplify the process; and to make a statement on the matter. [61366/26]
362. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the funding shortfall for the rollout of BusConnects; the individual projects under the programme that are now due to be delayed, the length of time of the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61367/26]
2848. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details on when a report commissioned by her Department (details supplied) into adding socio-economic grounds in equality legislation was completed; the reason it has not been published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56485/26]
2448. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to prioritise applications for independent residence permissions submitted by migrant victims of domestic abuse, in view of reported processing times increasing from approximately two weeks to up to 12 weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59234/26]
2447. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to address the growing backlog in the processing of Irish Residence Permit (IRP) renewal applications, which has resulted in waiting times of approximately 18 weeks for Stamp 4 renewal applications, as well as significant delays for other categories of residence permits, with an estimated backlog of 65,000 applications; the measures, other than issuing interim notices, he will introduce to ensure that all legally resident migrant workers are not left without valid proof of residence and employment authorisation due to administrative delays; his views on the consequent risk of job losses, delayed mortgage approvals and failed property purchases for applicants who have paid the statutory €300 renewal fee but did not receive their IRP on time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59233/26]
2360. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to update the House on progress made in implementing the recommendations on the Domestic Homicide Reviews in the Study on Familicide and Domestic and Family Violence Deaths, July 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58232/26]
2192. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 588 of 14 July 2026, the changes made to District Court criminal legal aid fees in each year since 2015, outlining further for each year what the changes due to the reversal of FEMPI cuts were through fee restoration; the date on which each of those changes came into effect, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55633/26]
1814. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the need for the introduction of each of the provisions of the Dublin Bay Bill 2021. [58231/26]
1686. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the actions outstanding contained in the Dublin Bay Bill 2021; his view on the need for a coordinated approach to development on the bay, specifically in relation to accessibility and new public amenities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56486/26]
1614. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm his intention that legislation regarding apartment defects will provide for the full sum of eligible remediation costs to be paid where carried out. [55442/26]
1613. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will make a statement on Heads 2 and 6 of the General Scheme of the Apartment and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; if he will clarify the definition of "commenced" for the purposes of providing that a relevant dwelling "must have been commenced between 1 January 1991 and 28 February 2014"; and if apartments and duplexes completed and first occupied during 1991-1992, built under the building bye-laws (before the Building Regulations took effect on 1 June 1992), qualify as relevant dwellings where construction may have physically begun in late 1990. [55441/26]
699. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 June 2026, if he will make a statement on matters raised. [55439/26]
386. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to develop a network of mobility hubs in all major towns with bus/ rail connectivity, EV charging, pay as you go bike and car hire to facilitate multi-modal journeys; the progress to achieve electric vehicle targets by 2030; if he will report on his engagements with local authorities and ESB Networks in respect of the need to increase the provision of on-street electric chargers especially for communities without front gardens or off-street parking since April 2026, including a schedule of meetings; the issues discussed at each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55438/26]
385. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the increased costs associated with charger electric vehicles. [55437/26]
33. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 June 2026, if she will make a statement on matters raised. [55440/26]
588. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount paid in criminal legal aid fees in the District Court in each year from 2015 to 2025; the number of cases handled in each of those years; to provide for each year the increase due to fee changes resulting from the reversal of FEMPI cuts, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53672/26]
372. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to support the night-time economy; the progress made to date; the timeline for implementations of all such measures in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53370/26]
244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on the need to approve a new board for Kilmainham Gaol, or to re-establish the outgoing board so that work with the Gaol can continue effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53673/26]
237. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will clarify if sanction was given by his Department for a deal balloted in 2025 (details supplied). [53371/26]
236. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 1 July 2026, in relation to Circular 16/2023: Civil Service Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy and Supports (details supplied), his views on the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/26]
839. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 226 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 will be commenced. [51602/26]
837. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to ensure adequate healthcare for persons in disadvantage; and her plans to expand the Inclusion Health programme between the Mater and St. James’s Hospitals, Dublin. [51599/26]
836. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the adequacy of diagnostic equipment in maternity hospitals; and the quality of imaging, in particular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51598/26]
577. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in line with the recommendation of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to Ireland in July 2025, in which it recommended the establishment of open prisons for women (details supplied), the Government has plans to establish an open prison for women, similar to Shelton Abbey and Loughan House; and if no such plans exist, to provide an explanation for this decision and how it aligns with Ireland's human rights obligations. [51405/26]
419. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on his plans to support the night-time economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51597/26]
123. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the omission of persons with disabilities from the draft United Nations Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity; if she will make submissions to ensure their inclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51845/26]
252. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1694 and 1695 of 9 June 2026, the “exceptional circumstances” referred to where an employer may consider it appropriate to request supporting documentation; if guidance is or will be provided; and her plans to ensure that the spirit of the Act underpins employers’ dealings with employees seeking leave to access supports. [50161/26]
626. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on his plans for alcohol licensing reform to support the nighttime economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49835/26]
438. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the next tranche of Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund funding will be available; his views on the case for a new lido or public outdoor swimming amenity for Dublin City at George’s Dock in accordance with the proposals from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/26]
415. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure the inclusion of persons who are nonverbal in redress schemes run by her Department and intended to compensate and give justice to survivors of institutional abuse. [49777/26]
115. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to confirm that when satisfying the CETA, the State proposes to enter a reservation consistent with the new Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49834/26]
100. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the current EU allocation under the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the AgoraEU programme, specifically in the context of ensuring civil society, independent journalism and culture safeguarding European democracy; and if Ireland will be seeking an increase in this allocation during the MFF negotiation process. [48926/26]
921. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the signing of new public contracts with a firm (details supplied). [47294/26]