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Question· writtenPQ 812asked

812. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to reports (details supplied) that women referred as urgent cases to the symptomatic breast unit at University Hospital Galway are currently facing waiting times of up to ten weeks for assessment, despite the recommended two-week timeframe for urgent referrals; the reason for these delays; and the steps being taken by her Department and the HSE to address them. [72707/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

812. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to reports (details supplied) that women referred as urgent cases to the symptomatic breast unit at University Hospital Galway are currently facing waiting times of up to ten weeks for assessment, despite the recommended two-week timeframe for urgent referrals; the reason for these delays; and the steps being taken by her Department and the HSE to address them. [72707/26]

Question· writtenPQ 740asked

740. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is considering further legislative measures to reduce the prevalence of vaping among children and young people, including increasing the minimum legal age for the sale of vaping products from 18 to 21 years, in line with the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2024, restricting the sale of flavoured vaping products to tobacco-flavoured products only, and introducing additional restrictions on the advertising, promotion and display of vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

740. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is considering further legislative measures to reduce the prevalence of vaping among children and young people, including increasing the minimum legal age for the sale of vaping products from 18 to 21 years, in line with the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2024, restricting the sale of flavoured vaping products to tobacco-flavoured products only, and introducing additional restrictions on the advertising, promotion and display of vaping products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 586asked

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Castlereagh Prison; and the number of prisoners currently serving sentences within the prison. [73242/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity of Castlereagh Prison; and the number of prisoners currently serving sentences within the prison. [73242/26]

Question· writtenPQ 580asked

580. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Shelton Abbey prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

580. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Shelton Abbey prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73248/26]

Question· writtenPQ 579asked

579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Loughan House prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the maximum capacity at Loughan House prison; and the number of inmates currently serving sentences within the prison. [73249/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if it remains the intention that the National Transport Authority's capital investment plan to 2030 will be published before the end of 2026; if he will confirm whether the BusConnects Galway Dublin Road Scheme is expected to be included within that plan; and if he will provide an update on the current status of the scheme, including progress on compulsory purchase procedures, the appointment of engineering consultants for detailed design works, and the anticipated timelines for the commencement of construction and completion of the project. [72997/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

284. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if it remains the intention that the National Transport Authority's capital investment plan to 2030 will be published before the end of 2026; if he will confirm whether the BusConnects Galway Dublin Road Scheme is expected to be included within that plan; and if he will provide an update on the current status of the scheme, including progress on compulsory purchase procedures, the appointment of engineering consultants for detailed design works, and the anticipated timelines for the commencement of construction and completion of the project. [72997/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta cad é líon na n-iarratas ar ceadaíodh maoiniú dóibh faoin gClár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga in 2024 agus in 2025; cén dáta a fuair an Roinn gach iarratas ar éirigh leis; agus an bhfuil na leithdháiltí uile tarraingthe anuas go hiomlán ag na grúpaí pobail ar bronnadh maoiniú orthu. [72899/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

18. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta cad é líon na n-iarratas ar ceadaíodh maoiniú dóibh faoin gClár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga in 2024 agus in 2025; cén dáta a fuair an Roinn gach iarratas ar éirigh leis; agus an bhfuil na leithdháiltí uile tarraingthe anuas go hiomlán ag na grúpaí pobail ar bronnadh maoiniú orthu. [72899/26]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the BusConnects Galway Cross-City Link; the progress made to date in respect of planning, land acquisition, design and procurement processes associated with the scheme; the estimated timeline for the conclusion of the judicial review proceedings, the commencement of construction and the completion of the project; whether the project will be included in the forthcoming National Transport Authority capital investment plan to 2030, which is due to be published later in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73004/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the current status of the BusConnects Galway Cross-City Link; the progress made to date in respect of planning, land acquisition, design and procurement processes associated with the scheme; the estimated timeline for the conclusion of the judicial review proceedings, the commencement of construction and the completion of the project; whether the project will be included in the forthcoming National Transport Authority capital investment plan to 2030, which is due to be published later in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73004/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for a report on CAMHS services in Galway; the number of children currently awaiting an appointment; and the way in which Budget 2027 will expand mental health services for children and adolescents in Galway. [72370/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for a report on CAMHS services in Galway; the number of children currently awaiting an appointment; and the way in which Budget 2027 will expand mental health services for children and adolescents in Galway. [72370/26]

Question· writtenPQ 905asked

905. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the provision of a borrowing framework for the technological universities. [72275/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

905. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the provision of a borrowing framework for the technological universities. [72275/26]

Question· writtenPQ 629asked

629. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons in the HSE north west region identified through service planning processes as requiring full-time residential disability placements within the next one, three and five years; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient capacity is available to meet that demand. [71559/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

629. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons in the HSE north west region identified through service planning processes as requiring full-time residential disability placements within the next one, three and five years; and the measures being taken to ensure sufficient capacity is available to meet that demand. [71559/26]

Question· writtenPQ 628asked

628. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated annual cost of providing full-time residential disability placements to all persons assessed as requiring such placements and awaiting services in the HSE north west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

628. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated annual cost of providing full-time residential disability placements to all persons assessed as requiring such placements and awaiting services in the HSE north west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

627. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons supported in full-time residential disability placements in the HSE north west region in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by service provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

627. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons supported in full-time residential disability placements in the HSE north west region in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, broken down by service provider; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71553/26]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

626. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons awaiting full-time residential disability placements in the HSE north west region at year-end in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71555/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

626. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons awaiting full-time residential disability placements in the HSE north west region at year-end in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71555/26]

Question· writtenPQ 625asked

625. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new full-time residential disability places created in the HSE north west region in each of the past five years, broken down by provider and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

625. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new full-time residential disability places created in the HSE north west region in each of the past five years, broken down by provider and county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 624asked

624. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total annual budget allocated to residential disability services in the HSE north west region in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date; and if she will provide a breakdown by service provider. [71557/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

624. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total annual budget allocated to residential disability services in the HSE north west region in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 to date; and if she will provide a breakdown by service provider. [71557/26]

Question· writtenPQ 623asked

623. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individuals currently in receipt of full-time residential disability services in the HSE north west region, broken down by service provider, including but not limited to an organisation (details supplied) and all other HSE-funded providers over the last five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71552/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

623. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individuals currently in receipt of full-time residential disability services in the HSE north west region, broken down by service provider, including but not limited to an organisation (details supplied) and all other HSE-funded providers over the last five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71552/26]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

622. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons assessed as requiring full-time residential disability care who are currently awaiting placement in the HSE north west region, broken down by county, age category and length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

622. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of persons assessed as requiring full-time residential disability care who are currently awaiting placement in the HSE north west region, broken down by county, age category and length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 621asked

621. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individuals in the HSE north west region currently classified as requiring emergency, crisis or priority residential disability placements over the last five years; the duration for which such persons have been awaiting placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71556/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

621. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of individuals in the HSE north west region currently classified as requiring emergency, crisis or priority residential disability placements over the last five years; the duration for which such persons have been awaiting placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71556/26]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approvals under the local authority home loan scheme for each local authority in 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and the resources provided to each local authority under the local authority home loan scheme in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [71658/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

415. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approvals under the local authority home loan scheme for each local authority in 2024 and 2025 and to date in 2026; and the resources provided to each local authority under the local authority home loan scheme in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [71658/26]

Question· writtenPQ 414asked

414. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department, the National Monuments Service, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, or an agency under his remit has assessed, or intends to assess, the suitability of High Island (Ardoileán), Claddaghduff, County Galway, for acquisition by the State in light of its archaeological and cultural significance (details supplied); whether the site has previously been considered for State acquisition; whether any discussions have taken place with the current owner regarding its future protection and stewardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71564/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

414. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department, the National Monuments Service, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, or an agency under his remit has assessed, or intends to assess, the suitability of High Island (Ardoileán), Claddaghduff, County Galway, for acquisition by the State in light of its archaeological and cultural significance (details supplied); whether the site has previously been considered for State acquisition; whether any discussions have taken place with the current owner regarding its future protection and stewardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71564/26]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidance he is providing to local authorities to assess planning applications that may be made by persons seeking to register properties with the short-term letting register. [71645/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

413. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the guidance he is providing to local authorities to assess planning applications that may be made by persons seeking to register properties with the short-term letting register. [71645/26]

Question· writtenPQ 375asked

375. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the evaluations of the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes operated during the 2024-2025 school year have been completed; if so, when they were completed; and whether the evaluation reports, supporting data and findings will be published. [72091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

375. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the evaluations of the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes operated during the 2024-2025 school year have been completed; if so, when they were completed; and whether the evaluation reports, supporting data and findings will be published. [72091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration will be given to including the Clarinbridge–Athenry school transport corridor in future School Transport 2030 pilot schemes, having regard to the number of pupils who are ineligible for transport under the nearest-school rule despite attending post-primary schools in Athenry. [72104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

374. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration will be given to including the Clarinbridge–Athenry school transport corridor in future School Transport 2030 pilot schemes, having regard to the number of pupils who are ineligible for transport under the nearest-school rule despite attending post-primary schools in Athenry. [72104/26]

Question· writtenPQ 373asked

373. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional areas will be selected for inclusion in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes for the 2026-2027 school year; the process that will be used to identify and select such areas; and whether an application or nomination process will be available. [72097/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

373. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional areas will be selected for inclusion in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes for the 2026-2027 school year; the process that will be used to identify and select such areas; and whether an application or nomination process will be available. [72097/26]

Question· writtenPQ 371asked

371. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process by which areas were identified for inclusion in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; who proposed or nominated each area selected; whether schools, parents, local authorities or public representatives were consulted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

371. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process by which areas were identified for inclusion in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; who proposed or nominated each area selected; whether schools, parents, local authorities or public representatives were consulted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 370asked

370. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the objective criteria used to select each area included in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; the weighting applied to each criterion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

370. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the objective criteria used to select each area included in the School Transport 2030 pilot schemes in the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; the weighting applied to each criterion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72085/26]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary students nationally who were refused school transport in each of the past three school years due to the fact that they were not attending their nearest eligible school; the number of such students in County Galway; and whether this issue is being considered as part of the School Transport 2030 reform programme. [72114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

352. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of post-primary students nationally who were refused school transport in each of the past three school years due to the fact that they were not attending their nearest eligible school; the number of such students in County Galway; and whether this issue is being considered as part of the School Transport 2030 reform programme. [72114/26]

Question· writtenPQ 304asked

304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth If her Department will review the current conditions pertaining to illness leave for school secretaries employed through her Department. [71616/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth If her Department will review the current conditions pertaining to illness leave for school secretaries employed through her Department. [71616/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applicants who were considered eligible for a service (details supplied); the number of concessionary applications made; the number of concessionary tickets provided; and whether a suitable provider has been sourced to facilitate the service. [71393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

271. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applicants who were considered eligible for a service (details supplied); the number of concessionary applications made; the number of concessionary tickets provided; and whether a suitable provider has been sourced to facilitate the service. [71393/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applicants who were considered eligible for a service (details supplied); the number of concessionary applications made; the number of concessionary tickets provided; and whether a suitable provider has been sourced to facilitate the service. [71395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

268. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applicants who were considered eligible for a service (details supplied); the number of concessionary applications made; the number of concessionary tickets provided; and whether a suitable provider has been sourced to facilitate the service. [71395/26]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the opening of the portal for Fáilte Ireland short-term let registration; and when the registration Process will be able to advise of properties that are compliant having successfully completed the registration process. [71647/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

247. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the opening of the portal for Fáilte Ireland short-term let registration; and when the registration Process will be able to advise of properties that are compliant having successfully completed the registration process. [71647/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the full range of documentation, certificates, proofs of compliance and personal or business information that will be required to register a short-term letting property on the new Fáilte Ireland Short-Term Letting Register from 1 December 2026; the documentation that will be required from individual hosts and company owners respectively; whether applicants will be required to submit evidence relating to planning permission, building regulations, fire safety compliance, ownership of the property and tax registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71646/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

246. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the full range of documentation, certificates, proofs of compliance and personal or business information that will be required to register a short-term letting property on the new Fáilte Ireland Short-Term Letting Register from 1 December 2026; the documentation that will be required from individual hosts and company owners respectively; whether applicants will be required to submit evidence relating to planning permission, building regulations, fire safety compliance, ownership of the property and tax registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71646/26]

Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the increase in existing services and the establishment of new services arising from the additional funding provided in Budget 2026, including €940 million for PSO and TFI Local Link services and €31 million for rural transport services for County Galway; and to provide for each service, the route number, nature of the enhancement or new service, additional funding allocated, expected commencement date and estimated increase in passenger capacity, in tabular form. [71150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

119. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the increase in existing services and the establishment of new services arising from the additional funding provided in Budget 2026, including €940 million for PSO and TFI Local Link services and €31 million for rural transport services for County Galway; and to provide for each service, the route number, nature of the enhancement or new service, additional funding allocated, expected commencement date and estimated increase in passenger capacity, in tabular form. [71150/26]