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Record· debate2026-09-22published

Visit of US Delegation

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

34th Dáil

Bill· Public2026/89current

Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) (Smokefree Generation) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 to 2024 to prohibit the sale and supply of tobacco products, nicotine products and nicotine inhalation products to persons born on or after 1 January 2009; to provide for related offences, enforcement and penalties; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether Government has undertaken an assessment of the potential implications of advances in artificial intelligence for Ireland’s future economic competitiveness and labour market; the skills, talent and workforce requirements identified; whether the capacity of the higher education sector to meet these requirements has been evaluated, including whether any risks have been identified arising from current funding deficits in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65988/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

432. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether Government has undertaken an assessment of the potential implications of advances in artificial intelligence for Ireland’s future economic competitiveness and labour market; the skills, talent and workforce requirements identified; whether the capacity of the higher education sector to meet these requirements has been evaluated, including whether any risks have been identified arising from current funding deficits in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65988/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employers that availed of the wage subsidy scheme for those with disabilities in 2025; the number of employees; and the total cost of the scheme in 2025. [65991/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

248. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of employers that availed of the wage subsidy scheme for those with disabilities in 2025; the number of employees; and the total cost of the scheme in 2025. [65991/26]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has received a pre-Budget submission (details supplied); if he will give consideration to the asks therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65989/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2026

184. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has received a pre-Budget submission (details supplied); if he will give consideration to the asks therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65989/26]

Bill· Public2026/93current

Artificial Intelligence Companion Services (Protection of Children) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 September 2026

Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the making available of certain artificial intelligence companion services to children, to provide for age-assurance measures and to confer functions on Coimisiún na Meán; to amend the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 1968asked

1968. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the status and entitlements of beneficiaries of temporary protection who are required to leave State-supported accommodation, including whether such persons may access social housing supports, housing assistance payment, rent supplement or other housing or rental supports, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria; the guidance that has been provided to local authorities and other State agencies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1968. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to clarify the status and entitlements of beneficiaries of temporary protection who are required to leave State-supported accommodation, including whether such persons may access social housing supports, housing assistance payment, rent supplement or other housing or rental supports, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria; the guidance that has been provided to local authorities and other State agencies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1626asked

1626. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide details of the meetings he has had with representatives of social media or technology companies since coming to office. [61374/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1626. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide details of the meetings he has had with representatives of social media or technology companies since coming to office. [61374/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1607asked

1607. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to list all meetings that he has had with representatives of social media or technology companies since coming to office. [61283/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1607. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to list all meetings that he has had with representatives of social media or technology companies since coming to office. [61283/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1592asked

1592. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on plans outlined in the Programme for Government to improve the touring of works scheme; and outline the incentives that are in place for artistic groups and theatre companies to tour regional venues. [60470/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1592. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on plans outlined in the Programme for Government to improve the touring of works scheme; and outline the incentives that are in place for artistic groups and theatre companies to tour regional venues. [60470/26]

Question· writtenPQ 796asked

796. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out any assessment of the impact on Ireland of a potential sovereign debt crisis in the United States. [62731/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

796. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has carried out any assessment of the impact on Ireland of a potential sovereign debt crisis in the United States. [62731/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4079asked

4079. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider the development of a youth exchange scheme with Canada allowing young people and second level schools to engage in such exchanges; and if he would make a statement on the matter. [59729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4079. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to consider the development of a youth exchange scheme with Canada allowing young people and second level schools to engage in such exchanges; and if he would make a statement on the matter. [59729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4054asked

4054. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61359/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4054. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61359/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4052asked

4052. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Government of Ireland scholarships granted for 2026/2027; the country of origin of all recipients; if all recipients have obtained visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4052. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of Government of Ireland scholarships granted for 2026/2027; the country of origin of all recipients; if all recipients have obtained visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61120/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4136asked

4136. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61364/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4136. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61364/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1804asked

1804. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the strategies his Department has in place to protect the social and economic hubs that main streets represent in towns. [61371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1804. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the strategies his Department has in place to protect the social and economic hubs that main streets represent in towns. [61371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1771asked

1771. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61353/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1771. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61353/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3481asked

3481. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients, by hospital, who have been informed by the HSE that their operation will not happen this year as the HSE has stated that funding is no longer available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60330/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3481. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of patients, by hospital, who have been informed by the HSE that their operation will not happen this year as the HSE has stated that funding is no longer available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60330/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3479asked

3479. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to confirm that no patient will be informed by any hospital for the remainder of 2026 that their planned operation will not proceed because of financial constraints on the part of the hospital or HSE. [60333/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3479. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health to confirm that no patient will be informed by any hospital for the remainder of 2026 that their planned operation will not proceed because of financial constraints on the part of the hospital or HSE. [60333/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3429asked

3429. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total amounts paid by her Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61358/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3429. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total amounts paid by her Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61358/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3320asked

3320. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on reimbursable medicines for the management of obesity for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 inclusive under the HSE Medicines Management Programme; and to list the primary drugs that are refunded. [59945/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3320. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the total expenditure on reimbursable medicines for the management of obesity for each of the years from 2016 to 2025 inclusive under the HSE Medicines Management Programme; and to list the primary drugs that are refunded. [59945/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2911asked

2911. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total amounts paid by her Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61357/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2911. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total amounts paid by her Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61357/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2747asked

2747. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made by persons (details supplied) to plant forests to offset the carbon footprint of Adare hosting the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2747. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made by persons (details supplied) to plant forests to offset the carbon footprint of Adare hosting the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2703asked

2703. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2703. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2651asked

2651. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a strategy to support the production and development of plant-based foods in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59670/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2651. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there is a strategy to support the production and development of plant-based foods in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59670/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2498asked

2498. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports in place from the State for companies and organisations to ensure the implementation of the NIS2 Directive. [60482/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2498. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports in place from the State for companies and organisations to ensure the implementation of the NIS2 Directive. [60482/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2306asked

2306. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the strategies he has in place to address the growing problem of shoplifting; the powers a retailer or retail worker has to confront possible shoplifters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61372/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2306. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the strategies he has in place to address the growing problem of shoplifting; the powers a retailer or retail worker has to confront possible shoplifters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61372/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2256asked

2256. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2256. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61355/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2254asked

2254. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an application or approval process exists whereby an accommodation provider whose contract for the provision of accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection has recently been terminated may apply to become a designated accommodation centre for persons who remain eligible for State-supported accommodation; the criteria applying to the designation of such centres; whether former or existing beneficiaries of temporary accommodation, BoTP, accommodation providers may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2254. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether an application or approval process exists whereby an accommodation provider whose contract for the provision of accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection has recently been terminated may apply to become a designated accommodation centre for persons who remain eligible for State-supported accommodation; the criteria applying to the designation of such centres; whether former or existing beneficiaries of temporary accommodation, BoTP, accommodation providers may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60888/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2253asked

2253. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of TP currently accommodated by the State who, following the introduction of the revised accommodation arrangements, are expected to remain eligible for State-supported accommodation on grounds such as age, disability or other vulnerability; the projected capacity required to accommodate this cohort; whether sufficient designated accommodation capacity is currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60891/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2253. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of TP currently accommodated by the State who, following the introduction of the revised accommodation arrangements, are expected to remain eligible for State-supported accommodation on grounds such as age, disability or other vulnerability; the projected capacity required to accommodate this cohort; whether sufficient designated accommodation capacity is currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60891/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2250asked

2250. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the current responsibilities of his Department in respect of beneficiaries of temporary protection, TP, in Ireland; the responsibilities which now rest with other Departments in relation to their accommodation, income supports, housing and integration; and if he will provide clarity as to the lead Department responsible for the overall co-ordination of Government policy concerning beneficiaries of temporary protection. [60897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2250. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the current responsibilities of his Department in respect of beneficiaries of temporary protection, TP, in Ireland; the responsibilities which now rest with other Departments in relation to their accommodation, income supports, housing and integration; and if he will provide clarity as to the lead Department responsible for the overall co-ordination of Government policy concerning beneficiaries of temporary protection. [60897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2249asked

2249. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection regarding the application of the revised weekly payment of €38.80 to beneficiaries of TP who continue to reside in designated State-supported accommodation; whether consideration has been given to exempting persons of pensionable age or older persons who cannot reasonably be expected to enter employment from the reduced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2249. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection regarding the application of the revised weekly payment of €38.80 to beneficiaries of TP who continue to reside in designated State-supported accommodation; whether consideration has been given to exempting persons of pensionable age or older persons who cannot reasonably be expected to enter employment from the reduced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60898/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2247asked

2247. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in light of the particular circumstances of elderly beneficiaries of temporary protection, TP, who remain dependent on State-supported accommodation and who have limited or no capacity to supplement their income through employment, he will seek a review of the categories exempted from the revised weekly payment of €38.80, with a view to including persons of pensionable age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60901/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2247. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in light of the particular circumstances of elderly beneficiaries of temporary protection, TP, who remain dependent on State-supported accommodation and who have limited or no capacity to supplement their income through employment, he will seek a review of the categories exempted from the revised weekly payment of €38.80, with a view to including persons of pensionable age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60901/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2241asked

2241. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants from Palestine for student visas for the 2026/2027 academic year; the number that were granted; the number refused; the primary reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61119/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2241. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants from Palestine for student visas for the 2026/2027 academic year; the number that were granted; the number refused; the primary reasons for refusal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61119/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2225asked

2225. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the strategies he has in place to address the growing problem of shoplifting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61280/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2225. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the strategies he has in place to address the growing problem of shoplifting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61280/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2017asked

2017. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2017. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61354/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1742asked

1742. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the total number of employees at Uisce Éireann, by each year-end since its establishment, in the years 2013 to 2025 inclusive. [59820/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1742. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide the total number of employees at Uisce Éireann, by each year-end since its establishment, in the years 2013 to 2025 inclusive. [59820/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1726asked

1726. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review by his Department and An Coimisiún Toghcháin on a possible reduction in the voting age, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60442/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1726. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review by his Department and An Coimisiún Toghcháin on a possible reduction in the voting age, and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60442/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1616asked

1616. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61352/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1616. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61352/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1605asked

1605. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reasons for the delay in the provision of funding under the Large Scale Sporting Infrastructure Fund for the development of a facility in County Wexford (details supplied); if he is concerned about the impact of rising construction costs as a result of such delays; the measures his Department is taking to expedite matters to ensure construction commences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61162/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1605. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reasons for the delay in the provision of funding under the Large Scale Sporting Infrastructure Fund for the development of a facility in County Wexford (details supplied); if he is concerned about the impact of rising construction costs as a result of such delays; the measures his Department is taking to expedite matters to ensure construction commences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61162/26]