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Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the semi-State companies which have received his ministerial approval to deliver pay increases for their CEOs. [74675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the semi-State companies which have received his ministerial approval to deliver pay increases for their CEOs. [74675/26]

Question· writtenPQ 111asked

111. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of Irish citizens, who have worked abroad, draw their pensions from abroad and therefore are excluded from supports such as the living alone Increase and certain age-related benefits on the grounds that they do not qualify for an Irish State pension or related contributory payments are also; and if he plans to change this. [74906/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

111. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of Irish citizens, who have worked abroad, draw their pensions from abroad and therefore are excluded from supports such as the living alone Increase and certain age-related benefits on the grounds that they do not qualify for an Irish State pension or related contributory payments are also; and if he plans to change this. [74906/26]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the work her Department is doing to ensure that school pupils in single-sex schools have access to a range of subject choices, and that subject choices available to pupils are not influenced by gender-stereotypes. [74707/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

61. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth the work her Department is doing to ensure that school pupils in single-sex schools have access to a range of subject choices, and that subject choices available to pupils are not influenced by gender-stereotypes. [74707/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; the number of former Government ministers who have not yet set up a repayment plan with the NSSO; and the number of former Government ministers who have not yet fully repaid their outstanding debts with the NSSO. [74604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; the number of former Government ministers who have not yet set up a repayment plan with the NSSO; and the number of former Government ministers who have not yet fully repaid their outstanding debts with the NSSO. [74604/26]

Question· writtenPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on an individual's citizenship status (details supplied); if any further documentation or information is required; and when a determination can be expected. [74610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

10. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on an individual's citizenship status (details supplied); if any further documentation or information is required; and when a determination can be expected. [74610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1112asked

1112. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the name and location of buildings currently under the ownership of University College Galway for its "Nun’s Island masterplan" on Nun’s Island in Galway city; the progress of this plan to date; and when the plan is expected to be completed. [73749/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1112. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the name and location of buildings currently under the ownership of University College Galway for its "Nun’s Island masterplan" on Nun’s Island in Galway city; the progress of this plan to date; and when the plan is expected to be completed. [73749/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1046asked

1046. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care, in particular the increased access to continuous glucose monitors in cases where there is a clinical indication outside of patients with T1D. [74505/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1046. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Diabetes Policy and Services Review: A Strategy for Better Care, in particular the increased access to continuous glucose monitors in cases where there is a clinical indication outside of patients with T1D. [74505/26]

Question· writtenPQ 913asked

913. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if she aware of ADHD Ireland's suspension of its UMAAP (Understanding Management and Adult ADHD Programme) courses across November and December due to a funding shortfall; and if she intends to intervene to ensure this programme can go ahead. [73737/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

913. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if she aware of ADHD Ireland's suspension of its UMAAP (Understanding Management and Adult ADHD Programme) courses across November and December due to a funding shortfall; and if she intends to intervene to ensure this programme can go ahead. [73737/26]

Question· writtenPQ 908asked

908. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the ambulance base in Recess, County Galway; the status of the building project; when the base is due to be operational; and the reason for the delay in delivery. [73700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

908. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the ambulance base in Recess, County Galway; the status of the building project; when the base is due to be operational; and the reason for the delay in delivery. [73700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

489. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to issues regarding the transparency of recruitment and interview processes for primary school teaching positions; and if her Department has carried out work to increase transparency in the recruitment process for primary school teachers. [73881/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

489. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to issues regarding the transparency of recruitment and interview processes for primary school teaching positions; and if her Department has carried out work to increase transparency in the recruitment process for primary school teachers. [73881/26]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on increasing the number of inpatient beds for eating disorder treatment, for both adults and children; and if an individual (details supplied) will be offered inpatient treatment for their eating disorder. [73130/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

742. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on increasing the number of inpatient beds for eating disorder treatment, for both adults and children; and if an individual (details supplied) will be offered inpatient treatment for their eating disorder. [73130/26]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on her Department's plans to end the means test for carer's allowance; the timeline for this process; and the evidence a self-employed person should provide to show their current income after starting to provide care. [73178/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

536. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on her Department's plans to end the means test for carer's allowance; the timeline for this process; and the evidence a self-employed person should provide to show their current income after starting to provide care. [73178/26]

Question· writtenPQ 770asked

770. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the work her Department is doing to improve capacity at the Symptomatic Breast Unit at University Hospital Galway so that patients can be seen within the recommended two week window; if it has been brought to her attention that there is currently a ten week wait for this. [73181/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

770. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the work her Department is doing to improve capacity at the Symptomatic Breast Unit at University Hospital Galway so that patients can be seen within the recommended two week window; if it has been brought to her attention that there is currently a ten week wait for this. [73181/26]

Question· writtenPQ 322asked

322. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health whether the free HRT Scheme will be extended to cover hormone replacement therapy for patients with congenital or permanent endocrine conditions, including testosterone replacement for Klinefelter syndrome. [70851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

322. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health whether the free HRT Scheme will be extended to cover hormone replacement therapy for patients with congenital or permanent endocrine conditions, including testosterone replacement for Klinefelter syndrome. [70851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 576asked

576. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment freeze in Galway University hospital will be lifted in order to fill the 23 vacant midwifery posts; and the way in which she plans to retain recently qualified midwives in Ireland while a recruitment ban is in place. [69975/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

576. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment freeze in Galway University hospital will be lifted in order to fill the 23 vacant midwifery posts; and the way in which she plans to retain recently qualified midwives in Ireland while a recruitment ban is in place. [69975/26]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to pension entitlements for staff in voluntary residential and aftercare services, which have been effectively frozen since the financial collapse; if he is aware of the serious recruitment and retention challenges this has created within the sector which may leave voluntary care services at risk of closure; and if he will consider providing entitlement for voluntary social care staff to the State pension scheme. [69971/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

392. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to pension entitlements for staff in voluntary residential and aftercare services, which have been effectively frozen since the financial collapse; if he is aware of the serious recruitment and retention challenges this has created within the sector which may leave voluntary care services at risk of closure; and if he will consider providing entitlement for voluntary social care staff to the State pension scheme. [69971/26]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of the cuts being made to CDNT4 in An Spidéal, County Galway; the reason for this; the number of days a week it currently operates; if it will change to two days a week; and the timeframe for same. [69437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

407. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of the cuts being made to CDNT4 in An Spidéal, County Galway; the reason for this; the number of days a week it currently operates; if it will change to two days a week; and the timeframe for same. [69437/26]

Question· writtenPQ 312asked

312. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport regarding the basic income for the arts scheme, when can applicants expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process and; the date the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69509/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

312. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport regarding the basic income for the arts scheme, when can applicants expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process and; the date the first payments are expected to actually reach successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69509/26]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the recruitment freeze on midwives at Galway University Hospitals, despite 23 vacant midwifery posts; if she will clarify the basis for the current recruitment freeze; to provide clarity for recently qualified midwives of the employment opportunities they can avail of; the expected timeframe for the current recruitment freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69003/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

163. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the recruitment freeze on midwives at Galway University Hospitals, despite 23 vacant midwifery posts; if she will clarify the basis for the current recruitment freeze; to provide clarity for recently qualified midwives of the employment opportunities they can avail of; the expected timeframe for the current recruitment freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69003/26]

Question· writtenPQ 48asked

48. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times he has met with a committee (details supplied) as Minister; and the number of those meetings since the previous public sector pay deal expired on 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

48. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times he has met with a committee (details supplied) as Minister; and the number of those meetings since the previous public sector pay deal expired on 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times officials from his Department have met with a committee (details supplied) in 2026; and the number of those meetings since the previous public sector pay deal expired on 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

47. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times officials from his Department have met with a committee (details supplied) in 2026; and the number of those meetings since the previous public sector pay deal expired on 30 June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69057/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his officials ever issued a Section 14 Authorisation to Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 for the stocking or restocking of invasive/non-native roach (rutilus rutilus) into Lough Corrib SAC, County Galway during stock management operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68246/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

209. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his officials ever issued a Section 14 Authorisation to Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) under the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959 for the stocking or restocking of invasive/non-native roach (rutilus rutilus) into Lough Corrib SAC, County Galway during stock management operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68246/26]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

208. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department implemented to fulfil the requirements in Regulation 31 of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 94 of 1997) when drafting the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout Bye-Law (No. 814) 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68248/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

208. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department implemented to fulfil the requirements in Regulation 31 of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 94 of 1997) when drafting the Conservation of Salmon and Sea Trout Bye-Law (No. 814) 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68248/26]

Question· writtenPQ 472asked

472. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the national planning statement on solar energy under the new Planning and Development Act 2024; and when he expects the statement will be ready to be published. [68431/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

472. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the national planning statement on solar energy under the new Planning and Development Act 2024; and when he expects the statement will be ready to be published. [68431/26]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of cyber-attacks carried out by artificial intelligence models; the preventative measures he is taking to protect Irish people’s data, Irish companies and public services from such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

607. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the increasing number of cyber-attacks carried out by artificial intelligence models; the preventative measures he is taking to protect Irish people’s data, Irish companies and public services from such attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68800/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to correspondence (details supplied), if she will provide an update on school transport for a child; if a tender for the relevant route is currently open; if not the reason for this; and if a driver has been appointed for this route. [68295/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

372. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to correspondence (details supplied), if she will provide an update on school transport for a child; if a tender for the relevant route is currently open; if not the reason for this; and if a driver has been appointed for this route. [68295/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on current processing times for stamp 0 permissions; if he is aware that there is a person (details supplied) who is currently waiting six months to renew their Stamp 0 permission, which has to be renewed on an annual basis; and the steps his Department is taking to address the delays. [67701/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

380. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on current processing times for stamp 0 permissions; if he is aware that there is a person (details supplied) who is currently waiting six months to renew their Stamp 0 permission, which has to be renewed on an annual basis; and the steps his Department is taking to address the delays. [67701/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on BusConnects Galway; when the new network will be implemented; if it is still on track for 2028; and if not, the delays that are impacting the rollout. [67598/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

214. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on BusConnects Galway; when the new network will be implemented; if it is still on track for 2028; and if not, the delays that are impacting the rollout. [67598/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on double-decker buses due to be deployed across the State in 2026 and 2027; when they will be deployed in Galway specifically; and if he will advise on the routes that will be deployed. [67591/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

203. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on double-decker buses due to be deployed across the State in 2026 and 2027; when they will be deployed in Galway specifically; and if he will advise on the routes that will be deployed. [67591/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to the way that eligibility reviews are communicated to persons in receipt of the State Pension (non-contributory), particularly given that these individuals are often vulnerable. [67603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

90. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to the way that eligibility reviews are communicated to persons in receipt of the State Pension (non-contributory), particularly given that these individuals are often vulnerable. [67603/26]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to increasing the amount of time that an individual in receipt of disability allowance can spend outside the State from two weeks per year; and if consideration has been given to the level of surveillance and collection of personal data that is involved when a disability allowance recipient travels outside of the State. [67605/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2026

42. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration has been given to increasing the amount of time that an individual in receipt of disability allowance can spend outside the State from two weeks per year; and if consideration has been given to the level of surveillance and collection of personal data that is involved when a disability allowance recipient travels outside of the State. [67605/26]

Record· debate2026-09-23published

Pre-Budget 2027 Engagement

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new campus for schools (details supplied); and if she will provide a projected date for completion of the construction. [67351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

55. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the new campus for schools (details supplied); and if she will provide a projected date for completion of the construction. [67351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update regarding the funding requested by the NTA to provide for the updated timetable and additional frequency for the 410 and 411 bus routes in Galway city; and if this funding will be included in Budget 2028. [67133/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

154. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update regarding the funding requested by the NTA to provide for the updated timetable and additional frequency for the 410 and 411 bus routes in Galway city; and if this funding will be included in Budget 2028. [67133/26]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

295. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on changes to agricultural grants from 2028; and if pensioners will still be able to access grants. [66091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

295. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on changes to agricultural grants from 2028; and if pensioners will still be able to access grants. [66091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding developing guidelines for solar farms. [65912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

26. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding developing guidelines for solar farms. [65912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1320asked

1320. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to Portiuncula University Hospital through the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2024 and 2025; the amount allocated for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1320. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding allocated to Portiuncula University Hospital through the National Treatment Purchase Fund in 2024 and 2025; the amount allocated for 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65167/26]

Record· debate2026-09-16published

Pre-Budget 2027 Engagement

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

Committee on Budgetary Oversight

Question· writtenPQ 1506asked

1506. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the veterinary medicine course offered in Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is equivalent in terms of qualification to the veterinary medicine course offered in UCD; and if not, the reason for this. [65438/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1506. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the veterinary medicine course offered in Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is equivalent in terms of qualification to the veterinary medicine course offered in UCD; and if not, the reason for this. [65438/26]