Records
Question· writtenPQ 139asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
139. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review the eligibility criteria of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s micro-generation support scheme, which currently restricts grant support for domestic solar PV installations to homes built and occupied prior to 2021; if he will consider extending eligibility to newly constructed domestic dwellings in view of evidence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55546/26]
Question· writtenPQ 1604asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
1604. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the policy regarding the application of commercial rates to premises operated by charities; whether any recent changes have resulted in increased financial burdens on such organisations; the supports or exemptions available (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55181/26]
Question· writtenPQ 2776asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
2776. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to improve disability services nationwide; if she will examine the need for increased and sustained funding for personal assistance services (PAS) to support people with disabilities to live independently in their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55550/26]
Question· writtenPQ 3236asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026
3236. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the need for increased and sustained funding for personal assistance services, PAS, to support people older people to live independently in their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55377/26]
Question· writtenPQ 153asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026
153. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the way in which she is ensuring that experienced personnel with the Defence Forces can see a long-term future for themselves and their families within the organisation. [53701/26]
Question· writtenPQ 160asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026
160. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the measures she is taking to improve terms and conditions for members of the Defence Forces. [53702/26]
Question· writtenPQ 48asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2026
48. Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46914/26]
Question· writtenPQ 338asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
338. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, having regard to the approach adopted by the State Examinations Commission following concerns raised in relation to the 2023 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examination, the Commission will undertake a detailed analysis of candidate performance at various stages of the marking process for the 2026 higher level mathematics examinations; whether, in light of concerns expressed by students, parents and mathematics teachers regarding the 2026 papers, if she will request the Commission to issue a public statement outlining the measures in place to ensure fairness for candidates and to provide reassurance regarding the impact on their results; whether the findings of such analysis may inform any refinement of the marking scheme or standard-setting process where warranted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53563/26]
Question· writtenPQ 339asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
339. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will request the State Examinations Commission to publish, following the issue of results, the Chief Examiner's analysis of candidate performance in 2026 higher level mathematics, including performance on questions that generated significant concern among teachers and students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53564/26]
Question· writtenPQ 340asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
340. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she has reviewed the submission made by the Irish Mathematics Teachers' Association (IMTA) regarding the 2026 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examinations; whether the concerns raised therein have been referred to the State Examinations Commission and the Chief Examiner for consideration during the marking process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53565/26]
Question· writtenPQ 341asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
341. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Department of Education or the State Examinations Commission has requested or commenced an analysis of candidate performance in the 2026 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examinations compared with previous years; whether such analysis will inform the standard-setting process and the finalisation of marking schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53566/26]
Question· writtenPQ 342asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Chief Examiner for Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics has been requested to examine concerns raised by students, parents and the Irish Mathematics Teachers' Association regarding Question 8 and Question 10 of the 2026 examination papers; whether candidate performance on these questions will be specifically reviewed during the marking process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53567/26]
Question· writtenPQ 408asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
408. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for the publication of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for updating, amending, extending or abolishing the content of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53279/26]
Question· writtenPQ 409asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
409. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for the publication of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for updating, amending, extending or abolishing the content of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53280/26]
Question· writtenPQ 416asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
416. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether Galway City Council has drawn-down funding provided through call two of the urban regeneration and development fund for the development of an innovation and creativity district designed to build deep structural links between the city, academia, research, innovators and industry comprising of four projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53443/26]
Question· writtenPQ 417asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
417. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether Galway City Council has drawn-down the full funding provided through call two of the urban regeneration and development fund for progression of a transport connectivity proposal which focuses on connectivity, permeability, facilitating compact growth and creating multi-modal connections and is comprised of four projects (details supplied). [53444/26]
Question· writtenPQ 418asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
418. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has details on the proportion of the allocated €39.44 million spent on each individual project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/26]
Question· writtenPQ 470asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
470. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was not provided with an explanation as to the reason legitimate expenses were not taken into account by his Department during the review of their disability allowance; if detailed reasons will now be issued to the person stating the reason these legitimate expenses were disregarded,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53623/26]
Question· writtenPQ 786asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
786. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for an orthopaedic consultation in County Galway; the steps her Department is taking to reduce this waiting list and shorten waiting times for patients in need of orthopaedic services; the measures planned to improve access to such consultations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53012/26]
Question· writtenPQ 954asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026
954. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he has proposals to extend eligibility for safety pendants under the seniors alert scheme to vulnerable persons under 66 years-of-age that live alone in geographically isolated areas and who have a serious illness; the reason such supports are currently unavailable to people under 66 years-of-age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53042/26]
Question· writtenPQ 169asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026
169. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by her Department to increase the number of public health nurses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48115/26]
Question· writtenPQ 214asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026
214. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number and location of all primary care centres in the development pipeline; the average length of time it takes to complete the development of a primary care centre from concept through to completion in each of the six health regions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48116/26]
Question· writtenPQ 291asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026
291. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of fully completed and occupied units in each local authority area developed by the LDA, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52513/26]
Question· writtenPQ 292asked
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026
292. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of units currently at construction phase in each local authority area by the LDA, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52514/26]