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Question· writtenPQ 2685asked

2685. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether an application has been received by his Department for recognition of a part-time course (details supplied) for the purposes of SUSI grants, in order to support persons of limited means in progressing on their career paths; if such an application has been received, when will it be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44510/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

2685. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether an application has been received by his Department for recognition of a part-time course (details supplied) for the purposes of SUSI grants, in order to support persons of limited means in progressing on their career paths; if such an application has been received, when will it be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44510/25]

Question· writtenPQ 2218asked

2218. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether she intends to increase the weekly eligibility income threshold in respect of the medical card for persons over 70; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45162/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

2218. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether she intends to increase the weekly eligibility income threshold in respect of the medical card for persons over 70; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45162/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1719asked

1719. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on an appeal to the agriculture appeals office (details supplied); the reason for the delay in considering said appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44512/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1719. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a decision will be made on an appeal to the agriculture appeals office (details supplied); the reason for the delay in considering said appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44512/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1455asked

1455. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the up-to-date waiting times for applications for visiting visas from South Africa; the reason for the delay in processing said applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44513/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1455. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the up-to-date waiting times for applications for visiting visas from South Africa; the reason for the delay in processing said applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44513/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1324asked

1324. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a full review is being carried out on the carer’s allowance payment by this Department; the current status of this review; whether consideration will be given as part of this review to allowing for a full-rate carer’s allowance payment to be paid to persons on a widow’s pension, and other eligible payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44509/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1324. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a full review is being carried out on the carer’s allowance payment by this Department; the current status of this review; whether consideration will be given as part of this review to allowing for a full-rate carer’s allowance payment to be paid to persons on a widow’s pension, and other eligible payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44509/25]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 26 March 2025, if the review of processes by his Department relative to the Irish coast guard building programme has been completed; the outcome of the review process and the current position of all projects on the building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44544/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

249. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 26 March 2025, if the review of processes by his Department relative to the Irish coast guard building programme has been completed; the outcome of the review process and the current position of all projects on the building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44544/25]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the increase in the number of passengers travelling on Iarnród Éireann rail line services in 2024, by route; the plans for further investment in rail services in the National Development Plan to meet demand on existing and re-opened lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44511/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

246. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the increase in the number of passengers travelling on Iarnród Éireann rail line services in 2024, by route; the plans for further investment in rail services in the National Development Plan to meet demand on existing and re-opened lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44511/25]

Question· writtenPQ 805asked

805. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Bonneagair, Athchóiriúcháin Seirbhíse Poiblí agus Digitiúcháin céard iad na socruithe atá déanta chun a chinntiú go bhfuil seirbhís lónadóireachta ardchaighdeáin ar fáil in ionad oidhreachta (sonraí curtha ar fáil) le linn a uaireanta oscailte; an bhfuil an tseirbhís sin curtha amach ar conradh ag conraitheoir seachtrach agus, más amhlaidh, cén fhad é an conradh, céard iad coinníollacha an chonartha; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [42080/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

805. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Bonneagair, Athchóiriúcháin Seirbhíse Poiblí agus Digitiúcháin céard iad na socruithe atá déanta chun a chinntiú go bhfuil seirbhís lónadóireachta ardchaighdeáin ar fáil in ionad oidhreachta (sonraí curtha ar fáil) le linn a uaireanta oscailte; an bhfuil an tseirbhís sin curtha amach ar conradh ag conraitheoir seachtrach agus, más amhlaidh, cén fhad é an conradh, céard iad coinníollacha an chonartha; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [42080/25]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made in identifying a new permanent site for the RSA test centre in the west of Galway City, which is intended to replace the former location at Westside Shopping Centre and the current temporary site at location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40262/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

201. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made in identifying a new permanent site for the RSA test centre in the west of Galway City, which is intended to replace the former location at Westside Shopping Centre and the current temporary site at location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40262/25]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts her Department are making to ensure a sufficient supply of primary school teachers are available to fill all outstanding vacancies within the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40078/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

150. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the efforts her Department are making to ensure a sufficient supply of primary school teachers are available to fill all outstanding vacancies within the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40078/25]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is any intention within the Department to progress the development of guidelines and additional supports for schools on supporting transitions of children as they move from early years to junior infants, including the extension of AIM supports into primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40077/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

104. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there is any intention within the Department to progress the development of guidelines and additional supports for schools on supporting transitions of children as they move from early years to junior infants, including the extension of AIM supports into primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40077/25]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the establishment and the work programme of the new infrastructure taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40075/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

73. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the establishment and the work programme of the new infrastructure taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40075/25]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress being made in his Department on reviewing the infrastructure guidelines and creating a public investment Act, requiring sponsoring agencies to meet timelines on development of project appraisals and other evaluations so as to reduce delays in decision making and embed value for money across all capital projects, as per the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40076/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

32. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress being made in his Department on reviewing the infrastructure guidelines and creating a public investment Act, requiring sponsoring agencies to meet timelines on development of project appraisals and other evaluations so as to reduce delays in decision making and embed value for money across all capital projects, as per the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40076/25]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta chun an "Plean Digiteach don Ghaeilge", a d'fhoilsigh an Rialtas i mí na Nollag 2022, a chur i bhfeidhm; cé na hacmhainní chuige sin a cuireadh ar fáil gach bliain ó 2022 ar aghaidh; an bhfuil sé i gceist na hacmhainní sin a mhéadú go mór sna blianta beaga amach romhainn, agus an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an ábhar sin á chur san áireamh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [39823/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2025

320. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta chun an "Plean Digiteach don Ghaeilge", a d'fhoilsigh an Rialtas i mí na Nollag 2022, a chur i bhfeidhm; cé na hacmhainní chuige sin a cuireadh ar fáil gach bliain ó 2022 ar aghaidh; an bhfuil sé i gceist na hacmhainní sin a mhéadú go mór sna blianta beaga amach romhainn, agus an tábhacht a bhaineann leis an ábhar sin á chur san áireamh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [39823/25]

Record· debate2025-07-15published

Student Accommodation: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

Joint Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for the current position of his Department on progressing the Clifden-to-Maam Cross section of the N59 redevelopment project as reactivated in 2020, and included for in the National Development Plan 2021-2030. [39331/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

307. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for the current position of his Department on progressing the Clifden-to-Maam Cross section of the N59 redevelopment project as reactivated in 2020, and included for in the National Development Plan 2021-2030. [39331/25]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government objective to build up the two long-term savings funds in preparation for fiscal challenges including demographic changes, climate resilience and dealing with future shocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

155. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government objective to build up the two long-term savings funds in preparation for fiscal challenges including demographic changes, climate resilience and dealing with future shocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39407/25]

Question· writtenPQ 106asked

106. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the Government Position on introducing legislation to allow local authorities introduce a commercial bed occupancy tax to raise revenues locally, as requested by a number of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39406/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

106. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the Government Position on introducing legislation to allow local authorities introduce a commercial bed occupancy tax to raise revenues locally, as requested by a number of local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39406/25]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the recent meeting held with the president of the International Criminal Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38308/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2025

22. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the recent meeting held with the president of the International Criminal Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38308/25]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health when a start date for the new 40-bed community nursing unit project for Clifden will be announced; the reason for the delay in announcing this project given the fact that funding and planning for this unit have been in place since 2023 [37996/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2025

176. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health when a start date for the new 40-bed community nursing unit project for Clifden will be announced; the reason for the delay in announcing this project given the fact that funding and planning for this unit have been in place since 2023 [37996/25]

Question· writtenPQ 787asked

787. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at Oranmore, County Galway; if they have selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37289/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

787. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at Oranmore, County Galway; if they have selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37289/25]

Question· writtenPQ 786asked

786. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at Claregalway, County Galway; if it has selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37288/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

786. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at Claregalway, County Galway; if it has selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37288/25]

Question· writtenPQ 785asked

785. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at An Spidéal, County Galway; if it has selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37287/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

785. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has completed the assessments of tenders for the development of a primary care centre at An Spidéal, County Galway; if it has selected a successful tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37287/25]

Question· writtenPQ 401asked

401. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the introduction of a post-graduate qualification in primary school teaching at University College Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37285/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

401. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has considered the introduction of a post-graduate qualification in primary school teaching at University College Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37285/25]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the local improvement scheme will be open for applications in 2026; if so, when local authorities will be provided with the details of the 2026 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36261/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

300. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the local improvement scheme will be open for applications in 2026; if so, when local authorities will be provided with the details of the 2026 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36261/25]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the efforts to ensure through negotiations that the LEADER programme continues to be funded under pillar 2 of the Common Agricultural Policy, as part of the next EU multi-annual financial framework discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

299. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the efforts to ensure through negotiations that the LEADER programme continues to be funded under pillar 2 of the Common Agricultural Policy, as part of the next EU multi-annual financial framework discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36641/25]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether the widow or widower of a person formerly employed by the health service, predating the introduction of PRSI for public servants, has an entitlement to a pension equal to half of said employee's pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36277/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

235. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether the widow or widower of a person formerly employed by the health service, predating the introduction of PRSI for public servants, has an entitlement to a pension equal to half of said employee's pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36277/25]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of any opportunity arising within his Department that could provide additional support to the Galway Rape Crisis Centre to complete the development of their new support centre at the Claddagh in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36671/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

188. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of any opportunity arising within his Department that could provide additional support to the Galway Rape Crisis Centre to complete the development of their new support centre at the Claddagh in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36671/25]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the publication of new guidelines on the implementation of lower speed limits in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

26. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the publication of new guidelines on the implementation of lower speed limits in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36270/25]

Question· writtenPQ 887asked

887. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35991/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

887. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35991/25]

Question· writtenPQ 886asked

886. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35990/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

886. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any consideration has been given towards increasing the grant available to companies for the employment of an apprentice as part of an apprenticeship programme. [35990/25]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the reason individuals building on their own land have the land value taken into account in the approved valuation when assessing for the help to buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35681/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

263. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Finance the reason individuals building on their own land have the land value taken into account in the approved valuation when assessing for the help to buy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35681/25]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progression of the refurbishment and enhancement works at Ceannt Station Galway; the projected costings for the completion of the project; the date when the works are to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

230. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progression of the refurbishment and enhancement works at Ceannt Station Galway; the projected costings for the completion of the project; the date when the works are to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35759/25]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the intention within his Department to review the income thresholds for social housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

41. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the intention within his Department to review the income thresholds for social housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35811/25]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications from Galway City Council, Galway County Council and approved housing bodies for the development of social housing projects in County Galway; the stage the applications are at in the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

33. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications from Galway City Council, Galway County Council and approved housing bodies for the development of social housing projects in County Galway; the stage the applications are at in the application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35809/25]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of successful SUSI applicants in each of the 32 counties in the 2024-2025 academic year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35118/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

355. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of successful SUSI applicants in each of the 32 counties in the 2024-2025 academic year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35118/25]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration can be given to increasing the property price ceiling for houses in Galway city for which support can be sought from the first home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35119/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

271. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration can be given to increasing the property price ceiling for houses in Galway city for which support can be sought from the first home scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35119/25]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress made towards meeting the Programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of a culture card for 16 and 17-year-olds to access theatre, music and art events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34642/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

248. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress made towards meeting the Programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of a culture card for 16 and 17-year-olds to access theatre, music and art events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34642/25]