414. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection when the comprehensive review of means testing within the social protection system commenced; the status of that review; when he expects the review to be completed and its finding published; and the reasons for the length of time taken to complete the review. [70566/26]
742. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his Department has engaged with and organisation (details supplied) regarding its concerns about funding equity. [69830/26]
741. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding schemes currently open to the Irish Countrywomen's Association guilds. [69827/26]
740. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the amount of funding that has been allocated to an organisation (details supplied) nationally in the past five years, in tabular form; and the schemes these allocations were made from. [69829/26]
180. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department, the AI Office of Ireland, or any agency under his remit has assessed recent reports concerning autonomous artificial intelligence systems allegedly engaging in cyberattack-related activities (details supplied); the implications such developments may have for Ireland's national policy on artificial intelligence governance and risk management; the engagement that has taken place with relevant cybersecurity authorities on emerging AI-enabled threats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70190/26]
434. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware of concerns regarding the hourly parking charges at University Hospital Galway; whether any review has been undertaken of parking costs for persons attending outpatient appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69516/26]
433. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has considered the introduction of a dedicated or discounted parking scheme for patients attending appointments at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69517/26]
432. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether specific parking arrangements, permits or discounted parking schemes are available or under consideration for staff at University Hospital Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69518/26]
431. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the measures that are in place, or are being considered, to improve access to parking at University Hospital Galway for elderly, disabled and other vulnerable patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69519/26]
429. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether steps are being taken to provide clearer information to patients and visitors regarding parking availability at University Hospital Galway, including alternative parking options and transport links; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69521/26]
428. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether a long-term strategy has been developed to address ongoing parking difficulties at University Hospital Galway, given that concerns regarding parking availability and cost have persisted for a number of years; the measures being considered as part of such a strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69522/26]
425. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has considered the development of a multi-storey car park at University Hospital Galway in order to significantly increase parking capacity for patients, visitors and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69514/26]
424. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether consideration has been given to introducing a more affordable daily parking rate at University Hospital Galway for patients and visitors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69515/26]
376. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that Belarusian nationals lawfully resident in Ireland may be unable to renew their passports without travelling to Belarus, potentially exposing them to political persecution and resulting in difficulties maintaining immigration status in the State; whether his Department will introduce either a temporary acceptance of expired Belarusian passports, or an alternative Irish-issued identity or travel document for affected persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69395/26]
356. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amount of funding allocated to Galway City Council and Galway County Council for Traveller-specific accommodation in each of the past five years; the total amount of that funding drawn down by each local authority in each year; the Traveller-specific accommodation projects or measures on which the funding was expended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69568/26]
177. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's assessment of the purchase prices being sought for homes under affordable housing schemes in Galway City; his Departments views on whether such prices are genuinely affordable for average-income households in the city. [68873/26]
116. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his Department's assessment of the purchase prices being sought for homes under affordable housing schemes in Galway County; his Departments views on whether such prices are genuinely affordable for average-income households in the county. [68939/26]
61. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on her attendance at the United Nations High-Level Week. [68947/26]
54. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland is advancing proposals for the reform of United Nations structures. [68948/26]
107. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question Nos. PQ61112/26 and 139 of 28 July 2026, if his attention has been drawn to Central Statistics Office data that only 15% of new dwellings completed since 2021 have been fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels; his concerns that the current Part L and NZEB requirements can be satisfied without the installation of on-site renewable electricity generation; if he will consider amending the requirements to increase the uptake of solar PV in new homes at the construction stage when installation costs are lowest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69133/26]
104. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department have provided advice to local authorities to limit the provision of emergency accommodation to those not in full time employment. [69317/26]
922. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department are implementing Action 11 of the ‘Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Higher Education Institutions Implementation Plan 2022 – 2024', which recommended to conduct a feasibility study in relation to the formation of a panel of trained and skilled external investigators to investigate cases of sexual violence and harassment against staff and students. [68711/26]
877. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the plans the HSE have to increase the capacity of spaces for car parking at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway. [68877/26]
805. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware that newly qualified midwives in Galway have completed internships but have not been offered employment; if she will make a statement on the matter. [68753/26]
804. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health how many approved and funded midwifery vacancies currently exist at Galway University Hospitals. [68754/26]
803. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether recruitment controls are affecting midwifery posts in the HSE West and North-West region. [68755/26]
801. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health What steps are being taken to ensure newly qualified midwives can transition directly into employment within the public health service. [68757/26]
788. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to approval that has been granted for additional nursing home beds at a nursing home (details supplied) ; the reason these additional beds have not yet become operational; if outstanding issues are preventing their opening; the steps being taken by her Department, the HSE and other relevant agencies to facilitate the opening of these beds; and the timeframe within which it is expected that the additional beds will be available for residents. [68658/26]
525. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection when the comprehensive review of means testing within the social protection system commenced; the current status of that review, when the Minister expects the review to be completed and its findings published; and the reason for the length of time taken to complete the review. [68968/26]
329. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total Exchequer expenditure, by scheme to date in 2026 on fuel-related supports for haulage operators, bus operators, farmers, agricultural contractors and fishers; and the number of beneficiaries under each scheme. [68914/26]
328. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total cost to the Exchequer to date in 2026 of the temporary reductions in excise duties on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil; the estimated benefit per litre to consumers arising from those reductions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68910/26]
310. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason commuters using rail services in the Galway metropolitan area do not benefit from fare structures equivalent to those available through the Transport for Ireland integrated fare system in Dublin; and whether consideration is being given to extending integrated metropolitan rail fares and fare caps to Galway. [68878/26]
309. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposals contained in the Athenry bus routes consultation conducted by the National Transport Authority; whether a decision has been made on the proposed rerouting of the 425a TFI bus service and the introduction of the new 416 TFI bus service between Athenry and Tuam; the timeline for implementation of these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/26]
308. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to put adequate real-time public information on the status of arrivals and departures ar Oranmore Rail Station. [68884/26]
304. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail collects data on passengers left behind due to full trains; and if so, to provide the details for the past year at the Oranmore station, in tabular form. [68850/26]
512. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for any plans the HSE have to increase the parking capacity at Merlin Park Hospital Galway. [67840/26]
235. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if, given the recognised importance of pollack for recreational angling in Ireland and the role that recreational angling plays in supporting valuable tourism and charter boat business in many coastal communities, if it is intended to conduct any review of the Pollack Fishing Conservation Bye-Law No. 1028 of 2026. [67854/26]
409. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of arrests made for public order offences within Galway city in each month for 2025 and to date in 2026. [67842/26]
25. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken by Iarnród Éireann in response to complaints regarding overcrowding and passenger safety on the morning Oranmore to Galway rail service since 2024; the number of complaints received concerning overcrowding on the service; whether a passenger capacity and safety assessment has been undertaken for the 8.00 a.m. Oranmore to Galway service; the current passenger capacity and average passenger numbers on that service; the measures being considered to increase capacity in the short term, including the provision of additional carriages (details supplied). [67663/26]
13. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to clarify when the Galway city bus services 410, 411 and 412 are put out to tender in 2027, it plans to tender the existing routes in their current form or introduce the three new services proposed under the BusConnects Galway Network Redesign; whether these new services are intended to replace the current routes; the timeline envisaged for their introduction; the service frequencies that will be specified as part of the tender process for these routes; and whether an increase in frequency is planned compared to current service levels. [67356/26]
110. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expected timetable for implementing the CRU's decision on shared grid connections for co-located renewable generation and battery storage. [66783/26]
109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider accelerating delivery of hybrid grid connections and shared connection arrangements. [66786/26]
123. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided under the NDP for the double tracking of the rail line between Galway City and Athenry; the expected timeframe for the delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66453/26]
122. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made towards achieving a Galway to Dublin rail journey time of 1 hour and 31 minutes following the delivery of the 'Ongoing Enhancements' and 'Priority Projects' identified in the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy, published on 15 December 2025; the current estimated timeline for achieving this journey time target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66456/26]