1104. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether any public bodies failed to respond within the statutory 90-day timeframe to notifications issued by the Personal Injuries Resolution Board in 2024; the number of such instances; the categories of public bodies involved; and whether his Department intends to take steps to improve compliance by public sector respondents with their statutory obligations under the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Acts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23759/26]
1103. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total number of authorisations issued by the Injuries Resolution Board in 2024 permitting claimants to initiate legal proceedings; to provide details insofar as his Department is aware of the number or proportion of those authorisations which subsequently resulted in formal legal proceedings being initiated in the Courts Service; if he will commit to publishing annual data on post authorisation litigation outcomes in order to support transparency and inform Oireachtas oversight of the personal injuries system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23758/26]
865. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken by his Department, in collaboration with Galway County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to support the refurbishment and ongoing maintenance of roads on Inis Oírr, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27072/26]
138. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the process of selecting the next secretary general of the United Nations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22793/26]
102. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the content of the monthly briefings provided by the UN Secretariat to member states on the implementation of the UN80 Action Plan process of reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22792/26]
414. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of funding that has been approved for Galway County Council under the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme since 2020; the number of projects this has supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/26]
327. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Oranmore Station redevelopment and passing loop project; the progress to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21886/26]
326. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Ceannt Station redevelopment; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21885/26]
325. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21884/26]
324. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N59 Clifden to Maam Cross scheme; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21883/26]
323. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the N6 Galway City Ring Road; the progress achieved to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21882/26]
322. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the BusConnects Galway cross-city link scheme; the progress made to date; the next lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21881/26]
321. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the BusConnects Galway Dublin Road Project; the progress to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21880/26]
320. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the BusConnects Galway new bus network roll out; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21879/26]
319. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the BusConnects Galway park and ride components including sites currently being developed namely, Cappagh Park N6, N83 Oranmore Train Station, and future sites on the N84 and N63; the progress achieved to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21878/26]
2316. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding Údarás na Gaeltachta capital works and business supports programme in Galway West constituency; the progress made under the programme; the forthcoming programme stages and expected timelines for delivery; and the estimated cost range associated with the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20676/26]
2315. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Islands Minor Capital Works Programme in Galway West constituency; the progress made under the programme; the forthcoming phases and expected timelines for delivery; and the estimated cost range associated with the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20675/26]
2314. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Ionad Oideachais agus Óige Indreabhán; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle and the expected timelines for completion; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20674/26]
2313. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Inis Oírr Pier Redevelopment project; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle and the expected timelines for their completion; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20673/26]
2278. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the projects located within the Galway West constituency that are being funded under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme, the Higher Education PPP (HEPPP) Programme, the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Programme (TSSPP), the Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Programme (HESIP), and the Infrastructure Upgrade and Refurbishment Programme; to provide an overview each project with the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timeline for completion; and the estimated cost range of the project or programme, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20746/26]
1964. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the specific actions being taken to ensure that the HSE recognises and responds to the time-critical nature of Friedreich’s ataxia in the ongoing price negotiations for Skyclarys (Omaveloxolone); the way in which the commitments contained within the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030 and the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement, including the 180-day decision timeline, are being applied in this case to avoid further delays in access to treatment for patients (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19731/26]
1705. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the protocol within University Hospital Galway to be followed in the cancellation of procedures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18466/26]
1704. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures that were cancelled by medical consultants at University Hospital Galway in 2025; the nature of the procedures cancelled; the reason for the cancellations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18465/26]
1703. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of procedures that were cancelled by management at University Hospital Galway in 2025; the nature of the procedures cancelled; the reason for the cancellations, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18464/26]
1610. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timeline families in Galway city can reasonably expect regarding the expansion of childcare capacity in the area, particularly for children under two years of age (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20250/26]
1609. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Galway City is being considered as a priority location for the development of the planned State led early learning and childcare services announced by her Department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20249/26]
1608. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the specific measures her Department is taking to address the shortage of early learning and care places for children under two years of age in Galway City (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20248/26]
1607. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department holds data on the number of children currently on waiting lists for early learning and childcare services in Galway City (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20247/26]
1606. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of registered early learning and care places available in Galway City (details supplied), by age category, zero to one year, one to two years, and two to five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20246/26]
1400. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Galway Courthouse refurbishment project under the remit of the Courts Service; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20751/26]
1092. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarity on the application of current planning regulations governing the installation of solar PV panels on non-domestic structures, such as agricultural sheds; if he is aware that the requirement for a 500 mm clearance at both the top and bottom of panels can dramatically reduce the number of panels that may legally be installed, thereby rendering many rural renewable-energy projects financially unviable and ineligible for grant support; if he will review these regulations, originally designed for dwellings, with a view to ensuring that rural outbuildings are not subjected to disproportionate constraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19872/26]
982. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding a project (details supplied); the progress made to date; the expected timelines for completion; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20696/26]
981. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of consultant orthodontists and specialist orthodontists currently working in the public dental service in each RHA; the number of whole-time equivalent posts in each RHA; the number of vacancies and posts filled on a temporary or agency basis; the current waiting list for orthodontic assessment and treatment in each RHA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20696/26]
905. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the building project for a school (details supplied), a post primary school project categorised as an extension; the progress made to date; the stages that will follow in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20708/26]
904. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the building project for a school (details supplied) project type categorised as an extension; the progress to date; the next stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20707/26]
903. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the building project for a primary school project (details supplied) categorised as a new school building; the progress achieved to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20706/26]
902. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the building project for a school (details supplied) a post primary project categorised as an extension and refurbishment; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20705/26]
852. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the serious concerns raised regarding the implementation of the new Senior Cycle Science Assessment and Accreditation of Learning Components (AACs), including the absence of sample AAC reports, the lack of marking schemes for sample written examination papers, insufficient clarity on project requirements, disparity of science and IT resources across schools, and the impact of these deficiencies on students and teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20035/26]
662. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions her Department is taking to increase the number of specific speech and language disorder / developmental language disorder special classes, given the Taoiseach’s recent comments (details supplied) in Dáil Éireann recognising the strong outcomes associated with such classes and his commitment to engage with the Minister of State for Special Education on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18732/26]
586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status and expected timeline for the progression of the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Bill No. 28 of 2025); the anticipated date for its completion of remaining Seanad Éireann stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/26]
578. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will confirm whether the State has formally designated the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland as the national competent authority for the purposes of implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products; the measures that have been taken to inform and support producers in applying for GI status (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/26]
379. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport in view of the Tánaiste's explicit commitment in Dáil Éireann on 5 March 2026 (details supplied) the expected provision of funding for the expansion and enhancement of bus services in Galway, including improvements to the 424 service; the reason the National Transport Authority stated that it can not provide commitments due to the absence of a defined 2026 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20236/26]
378. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport in view of the Tánaiste's explicit commitment in Dáil Éireann on 5 March 2026 (details supplied), if he will provide clarity on the delivery timeline and capital funding arrangements for the Dublin Road Bus Corridor in Galway, in light of the National Transport Authority's confirmation that it cannot commit to advancing the project due to uncertainty regarding its capital budget for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20235/26]
200. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether he can provide the waiting list timeline in respect of each test centre in County Galway, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18337/26]
73. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether applicants must complete BER assessments pre and post works following applications for SEAI warmer home grant; the change that is required in the BER rating to ensure that the grant application is successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18468/26]
68. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised by charter boat operators regarding the proposed three fish bag limit for recreational pollock fishing; the assessment his Department has carried out on the economic impact of this measure on small, tourism dependent charter operators and coastal communities who catch an annual 120 tonnes of pollock per year, as identified by the IFI recreational angling survey, out of a new total allowable of over 3000 tonnes; if he will confirm the financial assistance, mitigation supports or transition measures that are being considered for charter businesses whose viability may be threatened by the proposed restrictions; if his Department has examined the feasibility of allocating a defined 120 tonne allowance for the charter sector within Ireland's overall pollock management obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/26]
288. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed park and ride facilities to be developed in Galway on the N6 national primary road next to Junction 19, approximately 550 spaces and at the N83 national primary road, just north of Claregalway approximately 320 spaces; the status of the accompanying development of the bus priority measures along both the N6 and N83; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18068/26]
287. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport when the NTA will publish their capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18067/26]
254. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of funding provided to Galway City Council and Galway County Council in 2024 and 2025 for the delivery of affordable housing under the local authority affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17527/26]