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Question· writtenPQ 933asked

933. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the approach adopted when processing medicine reimbursement applications for combination therapies for cancer patients in the public system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16984/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

933. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the approach adopted when processing medicine reimbursement applications for combination therapies for cancer patients in the public system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16984/26]

Question· writtenPQ 932asked

932. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be a focus under Ireland’s health agenda during its upcoming EU Presidency; if she will outline any planned initiatives, events or policy discussions on AMR at EU level during the presidency; if she will indicate how this agenda will align with Ireland’s national AMR strategy and ongoing EU pharmaceutical reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16983/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

932. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will be a focus under Ireland’s health agenda during its upcoming EU Presidency; if she will outline any planned initiatives, events or policy discussions on AMR at EU level during the presidency; if she will indicate how this agenda will align with Ireland’s national AMR strategy and ongoing EU pharmaceutical reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16983/26]

Question· writtenPQ 931asked

931. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will outline her Department’s current position on measures to support the availability of new and existing antimicrobials in Ireland; the way in which Ireland’s approach aligns with EU level initiatives on antimicrobial resistance, including provisions under the revised EU pharmaceutical legislation; if any consideration has been given to national or EU level subscription or revenue guarantee models for antimicrobials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16982/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

931. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if she will outline her Department’s current position on measures to support the availability of new and existing antimicrobials in Ireland; the way in which Ireland’s approach aligns with EU level initiatives on antimicrobial resistance, including provisions under the revised EU pharmaceutical legislation; if any consideration has been given to national or EU level subscription or revenue guarantee models for antimicrobials; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16982/26]

Question· writtenPQ 833asked

833. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 20 November 2025, if she will provide an update on the project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

833. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 20 November 2025, if she will provide an update on the project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16483/26]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps his Department is taking to support the Post Office network across rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16721/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

175. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the steps his Department is taking to support the Post Office network across rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16721/26]

Question· oralPQ 163asked

163. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has discussed the potential total funding that will be available for the next round of the community sports facilities fund; if his Department has completed the review of the last round of the same fund; the timeline for the next round of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

163. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he has discussed the potential total funding that will be available for the next round of the community sports facilities fund; if his Department has completed the review of the last round of the same fund; the timeline for the next round of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16720/26]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

371. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the membership of the steering committee that takes charge of the DPI infrastructure between his Department and Uisce Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2026

371. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the membership of the steering committee that takes charge of the DPI infrastructure between his Department and Uisce Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15662/26]

Record· debate2026-02-25published

Business of Joint Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2026

Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a full payment has not been made to a person (details supplied) for TB in their herd; the timeline for when the farmer will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

451. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a full payment has not been made to a person (details supplied) for TB in their herd; the timeline for when the farmer will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13441/26]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his strategy to address the rising cost of doing business, in particular for the SME sector; his plans for 2026 that will aim at improving cost competitiveness in areas such as energy, insurance, labour and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

69. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his strategy to address the rising cost of doing business, in particular for the SME sector; his plans for 2026 that will aim at improving cost competitiveness in areas such as energy, insurance, labour and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/26]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 in light of significant concerns that it may negatively impact Ireland’s tourism industry; if his Department has had discussion with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage around the planning issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13219/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

38. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2025 in light of significant concerns that it may negatively impact Ireland’s tourism industry; if his Department has had discussion with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage around the planning issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13219/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence her plans to achieve a greater balance of numbers across the three services in the Defence Forces; the measures to be taken in this regard, specifically for the Naval Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12501/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

154. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Defence her plans to achieve a greater balance of numbers across the three services in the Defence Forces; the measures to be taken in this regard, specifically for the Naval Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12501/26]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on initiatives being taken to address coastal erosion in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

71. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on initiatives being taken to address coastal erosion in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/26]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on proposed flood relief schemes in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11098/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2026

35. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on proposed flood relief schemes in east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11098/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 25 November 2025 if he will stand over a statement (details supplied) that was put on the record of the house; to confirm that all outstanding payments were made in the last week of November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10994/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2026

269. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 25 November 2025 if he will stand over a statement (details supplied) that was put on the record of the house; to confirm that all outstanding payments were made in the last week of November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10994/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the number of farmers that have submitted applications for TB reactor compensation; the number that are still under consideration; those refused; those accepted; the timeframe of those waiting for payment 0- three weeks, three-six weeks, six-nine weeks, nine-12 weeks, 12 + weeks, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2026

268. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the number of farmers that have submitted applications for TB reactor compensation; the number that are still under consideration; those refused; those accepted; the timeframe of those waiting for payment 0- three weeks, three-six weeks, six-nine weeks, nine-12 weeks, 12 + weeks, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10992/26]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

465. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of serious coastal erosion at Pilmore Beach, Youghal, County Cork; the action the OPW will take as a result; the funding that is available for the local authority to slow down coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10323/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

465. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of serious coastal erosion at Pilmore Beach, Youghal, County Cork; the action the OPW will take as a result; the funding that is available for the local authority to slow down coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10323/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 560 of 12 November 2025, if she will provide an update on her Department’s plans on the site identified; if there are no plans, if she will instruct her Department’s officials to engage with school management to discuss the matter further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2026

229. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 560 of 12 November 2025, if she will provide an update on her Department’s plans on the site identified; if there are no plans, if she will instruct her Department’s officials to engage with school management to discuss the matter further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme will open for applications in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8723/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2026

32. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme will open for applications in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8723/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if funding to support the refurbishment of community centres will be made available in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2026

27. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if funding to support the refurbishment of community centres will be made available in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8724/26]

Record· debate2026-02-04published

Business of Joint Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Question· writtenPQ 367asked

367. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had engagement with the agricultural sector regarding emission reductions plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73267/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

367. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had engagement with the agricultural sector regarding emission reductions plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73267/25]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has supports available for farmers who want to install solar panels on sheds and other farm buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7004/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

29. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has supports available for farmers who want to install solar panels on sheds and other farm buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7004/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures in place for testing imported beef for banned hormones; if he is satisfied that this procedure is working sufficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7003/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

20. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures in place for testing imported beef for banned hormones; if he is satisfied that this procedure is working sufficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7003/26]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an overview of the National Development Plan sectoral plan for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

153. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an overview of the National Development Plan sectoral plan for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5059/26]

Question· writtenPQ 417asked

417. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline to publish the terms and conditions following the announcement of the increase in funding supports available to local authorities under the OPW minor works scheme in August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

417. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline to publish the terms and conditions following the announcement of the increase in funding supports available to local authorities under the OPW minor works scheme in August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3458/26]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has engaged with the Department of Finance in relation to the reduction of VAT for gym and leisure centre memberships, and classes to encourage greater participation numbers across the younger cohort of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4059/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

146. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has engaged with the Department of Finance in relation to the reduction of VAT for gym and leisure centre memberships, and classes to encourage greater participation numbers across the younger cohort of society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4059/26]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans for increasing capacity on the Midleton-Cork rail line; for an update on the transfer of carriages from Dublin to Cork to facilitate the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

166. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport his plans for increasing capacity on the Midleton-Cork rail line; for an update on the transfer of carriages from Dublin to Cork to facilitate the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2604/26]

Question· writtenPQ 124asked

124. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for completion of the new train stations at Blackpool/Kilbarry and Tivoli; if the NTA has given approval for these new stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

124. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for completion of the new train stations at Blackpool/Kilbarry and Tivoli; if the NTA has given approval for these new stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2605/26]