3316. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health whether the proposed recruitment of staff for a dedicated auditory processing disorder service, previously delayed due to recruitment controls, has been revisited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59900/26]
3315. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the current status of proposals to establish a multidisciplinary auditory processing disorder service within the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59897/26]
3117. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times for referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in County Galway; and the staffing levels across CAMHS teams in the county, including vacancies and recruitment plans. [59545/26]
3108. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the work which is ongoing in her Department on developing Ireland’s pathway to incorporation of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Irish Law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63929/26]
3081. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any engagement has taken place between her Department, the Department of Finance and disability advocacy organisations regarding the extension of eligibility for transport-related supports to persons who are legally blind; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63239/26]
1973. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans to amend the means assessment system as it applies to savers in Budget 2026, in line with the recommendations contained in the 2024 report of the Social Welfare Oireachtas Sub Committee, and further in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government to give effect to those recommendations. [59546/26]
1746. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the percentage and number of new dwellings completed and first occupied since 1 January 2021 that have been fitted with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels (details supplied); whether his Department collects this information; whether the data is available through Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments or any other source; and whether the Department distinguishes between developer-built dwellings and self-build dwellings in recording compliance with NZEB requirements; if so, the percentage and number of homes in each category fitted with solar PV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61112/26]
1489. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for the full list of secondary school bus routes that operate within County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63370/26]
835. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he considers it equitable that persons who are unable to drive due to severe visual impairment remain ineligible for supports available under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme solely due to the fact they do not meet the current mobility-based criteria for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63238/26]
834. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has examined the impact of the primary medical certificate eligibility criteria on persons who are legally blind or severely visually impaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63237/26]
814. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any review of the eligibility criteria for the primary medical certificate in the past five years; if consideration has been given to the inclusion of persons with severe visual impairments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63232/26]
813. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline the rationale for the continued exclusion of persons who are legally blind or severely visually impaired from eligibility for a primary medical certificate under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63231/26]
812. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that the eligibility criteria governing the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme adequately reflect the transport needs of persons who, due to blindness or severe visual impairment, are unable to drive and are dependent on others for transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63233/26]
811. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications for a primary medical certificate that were refused on the grounds that the applicant's disability related solely or primarily to visual impairment in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63234/26]
810. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he intends to amend the regulations governing the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to provide eligibility for persons who are legally blind or severely visually impaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63235/26]
736. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the circumstances in which land is exempt from, excluded from, or eligible for relief or deferral in respect of the Residential Zoned Land Tax; to provide the relevant legislative references in each case; whether the Government is considering additional exemptions or amendments to the operation of the tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60222/26]
579. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the complete list of public transport services that receive public funding through the provision of PSO support in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63244/26]
561. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by the NTA on the insufficient capacity of the 424 bus service in County Galway. [63242/26]
538. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has considered the installation of QR codes at bus stops throughout Galway city and county which, when scanned by passengers, would provide direct access to real-time bus location, service disruption, and timetable information relevant to that stop; whether such a measure has been assessed as a cost-effective means of improving passenger information, particularly for tourists and occasional users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62938/26]
537. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority intends to develop a QR code-based reporting system at bus stops and on public service vehicles to allow passengers to quickly report incidents including service cancellations, overcrowding, refusal of boarding due to capacity constraints, damaged bus shelters, accessibility issues, or inaccurate real-time passenger information; whether data collected through such a system could be used to inform service planning and performance monitoring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62939/26]
533. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the accessibility specifications that will apply to the new bus fleet planned for Galway city services from 2027 onwards; whether the National Transport Authority will provide for multiple flexible-use spaces, including dedicated buggy/pram areas separate from wheelchair spaces as part of the procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62924/26]
532. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether he is aware of reports that Galway bus passengers are encountering instances whereby real-time passenger information displays and the TFI Live system fail to accurately reflect delays or cancellations; whether the National Transport Authority intends to mandate the provision of verified live GPS tracking data from bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62925/26]
531. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to require bus operators to immediately publish service cancellations and significant delays through the TFI Live platform and on-street passenger information systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62926/26]
530. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority, in conjunction with Galway City Council, has examined the feasibility of extending planned 41 and 42 service under the Galway BusConnects Network redesign along the Western Distributor Road into Knocknacarra towards Cappagh Park in order to improve connectivity to employment centres in Ballybrit, Parkmore, Mervue and Merlin Park and to account for the planned P&R facility at Cappagh Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62928/26]
529. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority intends to review the timetabling of Galway city bus services under the BusConnects Network Redesign and timetable to ensure that early morning services connect with the first rail departures from Ceannt Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62929/26]
528. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the interim measures are planned by the National Transport Authority to address capacity pressures on bus routes serving western Galway, including Knocknacarra and Route 412, 411, 410 during peak house, prior to the introduction of the new BusConnects Galway network and fleet from 2027 onwards and accounting for these routes soon going to tender are there plans to increase frequency of these services during peak hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62930/26]
527. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority maintains records on instances where passengers are refused boarding on public bus services due to the unavailability of wheelchair or pram spaces or the bus being at passanger capacity; whether such data has been collected for Galway city services for the last 12 months of city services, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62931/26]
526. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the impact of front-door-only boarding on bus punctuality, dwell times and service reliability in Galway city; and if he will provide the findings of any such assessment. [62917/26]
525. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to installing additional Leap card validators on Galway city buses to improve boarding efficiency and reduce delays at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62918/26]
524. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the operational reasons passengers on Galway city bus services are generally required to exit through the front door rather than using middle doors where available; whether this policy has been reviewed by the National Transport Authority or Bus Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62919/26]
523. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the 90-minute TFI fare will be extended to Galway city bus services; if this possibility has been assessed by the National Transport Authority; and if he will provide a timeline for any planned implementation. [62920/26]
522. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has assessed the additional costs incurred by Galway bus passengers who are required to make transfers between services due to the current network design and who cannot avail of an integrated fare system; and if he will provide the findings of any such assessment. [62921/26]
370. 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, comprising approximately 550 spaces and at the N83 national primary road, just north of Claregalway, comprising 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. [60700/26]
366. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which compliance with the statutory maximum speed limit of 20 km/h for e-scooters is assessed (details supplied); whether enforcement is based on the actual speed at which an e-scooter is being operated or on the maximum unladen speed capability of the vehicle; the number and types of e-scooters currently available that meet the legal requirements for use on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60762/26]
44. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 273 of 26 May 2026, which did not receive a "follow up with a response with the additional data", when a response will issue. [60315/26]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]