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Question· oralPQ 91asked

91. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that taking a teacher away from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and well-being of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; if she is aware this goes against Government commitments to reduce class sizes; and if she will address this to ensure all current teaching posts are retained. [69978/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

91. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that taking a teacher away from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and well-being of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; if she is aware this goes against Government commitments to reduce class sizes; and if she will address this to ensure all current teaching posts are retained. [69978/26]

Question· writtenPQ 552asked

552. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that a State pensioner who has an occupational pension may fail the fuel allowance means test because their occupational pension brings their income above the prescribed limit; if he is aware that because they do not qualify for fuel allowance, they consequently lose that gateway to the warmer homes scheme; if he will review this issue; and if he will consider whether receipt of the State pension should itself become a qualifying category for the warmer homes scheme. [72724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

552. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that a State pensioner who has an occupational pension may fail the fuel allowance means test because their occupational pension brings their income above the prescribed limit; if he is aware that because they do not qualify for fuel allowance, they consequently lose that gateway to the warmer homes scheme; if he will review this issue; and if he will consider whether receipt of the State pension should itself become a qualifying category for the warmer homes scheme. [72724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 507asked

507. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which a sibling living in the family home in circumstances (details supplied) can prove that the other siblings make no financial contribution; if being able to do so, proves this would mean accessing the grant if means allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

507. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way in which a sibling living in the family home in circumstances (details supplied) can prove that the other siblings make no financial contribution; if being able to do so, proves this would mean accessing the grant if means allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72840/26]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

506. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the application of SI 612/2024 is leaving some elderly people unable to access grants for much needed adaptation where the income of all siblings is considered when only one sibling lives in the dwelling requiring adaptation; the supports that are available to a person who has had a grant for much needed adaptation refused because of the income of siblings who do not reside in or contribute to the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72843/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

506. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the application of SI 612/2024 is leaving some elderly people unable to access grants for much needed adaptation where the income of all siblings is considered when only one sibling lives in the dwelling requiring adaptation; the supports that are available to a person who has had a grant for much needed adaptation refused because of the income of siblings who do not reside in or contribute to the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72843/26]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on funding for the clinical pathway for persons with Huntington’s disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71635/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

742. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on funding for the clinical pathway for persons with Huntington’s disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71635/26]

Question· writtenPQ 296asked

296. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the work her Department is undertaking to increase understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

296. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the work her Department is undertaking to increase understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in classrooms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71626/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if all children with additional needs in school have an entitlement to an individual education plan; the scope that exists for parents input on the plan; the frequency with which the plan should be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71627/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

295. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if all children with additional needs in school have an entitlement to an individual education plan; the scope that exists for parents input on the plan; the frequency with which the plan should be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71627/26]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

293. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered the inclusion of a disability awareness module on the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71629/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

293. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has considered the inclusion of a disability awareness module on the school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71629/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which disability inclusion and awareness is taught to trainee teachers; the number of hours per year of their course that is dedicated to disability training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

291. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which disability inclusion and awareness is taught to trainee teachers; the number of hours per year of their course that is dedicated to disability training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71630/26]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

290. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a progress report for the implementation of the recommendations of the Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools (Indicators of Effective Practice); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71631/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

290. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a progress report for the implementation of the recommendations of the Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools (Indicators of Effective Practice); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71631/26]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which she will ensure that the recommendations in assessment reports for neurodivergent pupils submitted to schools are implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71632/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

288. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which she will ensure that the recommendations in assessment reports for neurodivergent pupils submitted to schools are implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71632/26]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that removing a teacher from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and wellbeing of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; if she is aware this goes against the Government commitments to reduce class sizes; if she will address this and ensure all current teaching posts are retained. [69976/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

210. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that removing a teacher from a school (details supplied) will result in a 50% increase in class sizes from 22 students to 33 students; if she is aware of concerns of parents about the ensuing detrimental impacts on the education and wellbeing of their children; if she is aware of the impact this will have on autistic students; if she is aware this goes against the Government commitments to reduce class sizes; if she will address this and ensure all current teaching posts are retained. [69976/26]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing legislation so that the bereaved partner’s contributory pension does not reduce the tax credits or tax rate band of a working recipient (details supplied); if he will consider treating this pension in the same way as other social welfare payments that are exempt from income tax; if the Government is currently reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s contributory pension; the reason this particular social welfare payment continues to be taxable while a number of other social welfare payments are exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70238/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

122. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing legislation so that the bereaved partner’s contributory pension does not reduce the tax credits or tax rate band of a working recipient (details supplied); if he will consider treating this pension in the same way as other social welfare payments that are exempt from income tax; if the Government is currently reviewing the tax treatment of the bereaved partner’s contributory pension; the reason this particular social welfare payment continues to be taxable while a number of other social welfare payments are exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70238/26]

Question· writtenPQ 784asked

784. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she can give an update on establishment of the adult ADHD team for the Integrated Health Areas of DNC and DNCW which is due to be in place by Q3 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68594/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

784. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she can give an update on establishment of the adult ADHD team for the Integrated Health Areas of DNC and DNCW which is due to be in place by Q3 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68594/26]

Question· writtenPQ 778asked

778. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details of the waiting time between patients attending an MRI and getting the results of the scan in the Mater Private Hospital on referral from the public system; if she tracks these waiting times on a regular basis; if she has noticed any changes to the length of time patients are waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68592/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

778. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide details of the waiting time between patients attending an MRI and getting the results of the scan in the Mater Private Hospital on referral from the public system; if she tracks these waiting times on a regular basis; if she has noticed any changes to the length of time patients are waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68592/26]

Question· writtenPQ 777asked

777. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the total number of patients refused private maternity care in each of the 19 maternity units since January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68593/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

777. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the total number of patients refused private maternity care in each of the 19 maternity units since January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68593/26]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the ways a family member solely residing in a family home owned by elderly people can prove that their other siblings make no financial contributions (details supplied); if being able to prove this for the assessment process would mean accessing a grant for adaptation, if means allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

475. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the ways a family member solely residing in a family home owned by elderly people can prove that their other siblings make no financial contributions (details supplied); if being able to prove this for the assessment process would mean accessing a grant for adaptation, if means allow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68596/26]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the application of SI 612/2024 is leaving some elderly people unable to access grants for much needed adaptation where the income of all siblings is considered when only one sibling lives in the dwelling requiring adaptation; if he can advise of any supports that are available to a person who has had a grant for much needed adaptation refused because of the income of siblings who do not reside in or contribute to the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

474. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the application of SI 612/2024 is leaving some elderly people unable to access grants for much needed adaptation where the income of all siblings is considered when only one sibling lives in the dwelling requiring adaptation; if he can advise of any supports that are available to a person who has had a grant for much needed adaptation refused because of the income of siblings who do not reside in or contribute to the house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the funding in 2026 for the rightsizing element of the Social Housing Acquisitions Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

473. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the funding in 2026 for the rightsizing element of the Social Housing Acquisitions Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68590/26]

Question· writtenPQ 655asked

655. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of a company (details supplied); if they currently provide services to her department of any of her Department’s agencies; if any departmental funding is paid to this company; the value of these contracts for the three years to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68559/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

655. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of a company (details supplied); if they currently provide services to her department of any of her Department’s agencies; if any departmental funding is paid to this company; the value of these contracts for the three years to date, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68559/26]

Question· writtenPQ 654asked

654. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details regarding any audit or quality control applied to a company (details supplied) for any work carried out on behalf of her Department or any of her Department’s agencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

654. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details regarding any audit or quality control applied to a company (details supplied) for any work carried out on behalf of her Department or any of her Department’s agencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [68560/26]

Question· writtenPQ 585asked

585. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 14 July 2026, the legal and policy basis for granting Stamp 3 rather than Stamp 1G to spouses and partners of Stamp 4 holders under the Turkish Association Agreement; whether this represents a change from previous policy or practice; the way in which the employment restriction attached to Stamp 3 is reconciled (details supplied); the procedure and immigration permission available to enable such rights to be exercised once acquired; and the way in which the current arrangements are considered compatible with Ireland’s obligations. [68561/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

585. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 516 of 14 July 2026, the legal and policy basis for granting Stamp 3 rather than Stamp 1G to spouses and partners of Stamp 4 holders under the Turkish Association Agreement; whether this represents a change from previous policy or practice; the way in which the employment restriction attached to Stamp 3 is reconciled (details supplied); the procedure and immigration permission available to enable such rights to be exercised once acquired; and the way in which the current arrangements are considered compatible with Ireland’s obligations. [68561/26]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which a person (details supplied) can access social protection payments; the specific supports are in place to assist; the way he can access this without recourse to the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

514. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which a person (details supplied) can access social protection payments; the specific supports are in place to assist; the way he can access this without recourse to the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68554/26]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

513. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that the new methodology to calculate pension payments for those who turned 65 in March of 2025 is resulting in a constituent (details supplied) receiving €10 less per week; if he is aware of the hardship this is incurring on this constituent and people in her same situation; and if he will consider re-adjusting payments for people who are worse off under this new model to maintain parity with previous years. [68556/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

513. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware that the new methodology to calculate pension payments for those who turned 65 in March of 2025 is resulting in a constituent (details supplied) receiving €10 less per week; if he is aware of the hardship this is incurring on this constituent and people in her same situation; and if he will consider re-adjusting payments for people who are worse off under this new model to maintain parity with previous years. [68556/26]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps he is taking to remove financial and administrative barriers faced by people when obtaining medical evidence and legal aid required for social welfare and housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67576/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

79. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps he is taking to remove financial and administrative barriers faced by people when obtaining medical evidence and legal aid required for social welfare and housing applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67576/26]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the supports in-place for self-employed people who must reduce their hours; the adequacy of these supports in the context of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

60. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline the supports in-place for self-employed people who must reduce their hours; the adequacy of these supports in the context of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is satisfied that the eligibility criteria for the rural social scheme continues to reflect the needs of rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67556/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

51. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is satisfied that the eligibility criteria for the rural social scheme continues to reflect the needs of rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67556/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he has assessed the adequacy of the fuel allowance for households that have no alternative to oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

34. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he has assessed the adequacy of the fuel allowance for households that have no alternative to oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the assessment he has made of the contribution made by community employment and related schemes to the provision of services in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67560/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

21. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the assessment he has made of the contribution made by community employment and related schemes to the provision of services in rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67560/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the assessment he has made of the recent findings on child poverty (details supplied); whether he considers that the current system of income supports is sufficiently targeted at families experiencing poverty and deprivation; the changes he believes are necessary to ensure that children in the most disadvantaged households benefit from rising household incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67549/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

3. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the assessment he has made of the recent findings on child poverty (details supplied); whether he considers that the current system of income supports is sufficiently targeted at families experiencing poverty and deprivation; the changes he believes are necessary to ensure that children in the most disadvantaged households benefit from rising household incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67549/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the action he is taking to improve the quality and consistency of first-instance decisions on social welfare applications, particularly where a significant proportion of decisions are subsequently overturned on appeal; whether his Department has reviewed the reasons for those decisions being overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67551/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

1. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the action he is taking to improve the quality and consistency of first-instance decisions on social welfare applications, particularly where a significant proportion of decisions are subsequently overturned on appeal; whether his Department has reviewed the reasons for those decisions being overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67551/26]

Record· debate2026-09-22published

Visit of US Delegation

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

34th Dáil

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged between 60 and 65 years-of-age who are in receipt of full carer’s allowance, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66098/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

263. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons aged between 60 and 65 years-of-age who are in receipt of full carer’s allowance, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66098/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to allow for the purchase of AVCs or similar schemes as part of the auto enrolment pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66099/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

262. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to allow for the purchase of AVCs or similar schemes as part of the auto enrolment pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66099/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is eligible for the widows pension when there is a protection order in place at the time of the death of their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66109/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

261. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is eligible for the widows pension when there is a protection order in place at the time of the death of their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66109/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is eligible for the widow's pension when there is a safety order in place at the time of the death of their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66110/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

259. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person is eligible for the widow's pension when there is a safety order in place at the time of the death of their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66110/26]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the hardship caused when carers reach pension age and are in receipt of carer’s allowance; if he understands the impact that transitioning to half carers has on families; if he plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66097/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

251. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of the hardship caused when carers reach pension age and are in receipt of carer’s allowance; if he understands the impact that transitioning to half carers has on families; if he plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66097/26]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to progress section 47 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66102/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

235. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to progress section 47 of the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66102/26]