637. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the income thresholds for single occupancy households applying for the fuel allowance, in view of the increased cost of living and the fact that two-person households benefit from a higher threshold; and if he will consider raising the income limits for single person households to ensure equitable access to the fuel allowance. [51618/25]
470. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will confirm whether plans are in place to implement the commitment set out in the Programme for Government to reduce class sizes in primary schools to 20 pupils or fewer. [51587/25]
469. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to review and increase the capitation grant for national schools in Budget 2026, in light of rising operational costs and the financial pressures faced by school communities. [51585/25]
132. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will extend illness benefit to self-employed workers, recognising that illness can prevent them from earning a livelihood in the same way as PAYE workers; if he will outline plans under consideration to address this gap in social protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50825/25]
19. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the IDA's application for planning permission for a factory on its green-field site at Creagh, Ballinasloe; the expected timeline for approval and any works to make the site investment-ready; and the further steps being planned to attract enterprise investment once permission is secured. [50752/25]
65. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the action she is taking to implement the optional protocol of the UNCRPD. [50142/25]
38. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Roscommon currently awaiting an assessment of needs under the Disability Act 2025; the number of those waiting more than three months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50143/25]
143. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will report on implementation of the ESB Networks Winter 2025 Grid Resilience Plan. [48976/25]
114. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the action he is taking following the unprecedented power outages caused by storm Éowyn, which exposed critical vulnerabilities arising from unmanaged vegetation and commercial forestry close to electricity infrastructure. [48975/25]
1418. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to expand the skilled workforce required to meet the Government’s annual housing delivery target of 50,000 homes; and the way in which apprenticeship programmes and training pathways are being scaled to address shortages in key trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. [48566/25]
1387. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if hospital-based dental services for adults and children with disabilities in Roscommon have been suspended or closed; if so, the reasons for this decision; the measures being taken to restore these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49191/25]
1386. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if hospital based dental services for adults and children with disabilities in Galway have been suspended or closed; if so, the reasons for this decision; the measures being taken to restore these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49190/25]
1385. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure timely access to special care dentistry for adults and children with intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities in the Roscommon Galway constituency, in view of the fact that many require treatment under general anaesthetic or sedation in hospital settings; if she will address the current shortage of hospital-based services and the long waiting lists for such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49188/25]
1384. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure timely access to special care dentistry for adults and children with intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities, in view of the fact that many require treatment under general anaesthetic or sedation in hospital settings; if she will address the current shortage of hospital-based services and the long waiting lists for such care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49187/25]
1178. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulances which operate out of each ambulance station nationwide on a daily basis, Monday to Sunday; and the breakdown of this on an hourly and daily rota basis. [47975/25]
1095. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider extending the standard duration of adult disability day services from six to eight hours per day, particularly in counties such as Roscommon where services are delivered by providers such as an organisation (details supplied); and whether such an extension would be supported by additional funding to enable families especially parents to return to work and maintain their own lives alongside caring responsibilities. [48599/25]
1094. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the level of core funding allocated to an organisation (details supplied) in County Roscommon for the delivery of disability services; and whether this funding reflects the increasing complexity of service users and geographic spread of provision across the county. [48598/25]
1093. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the current six-hour standard day for adult disability services, as applied to an organisation (details supplied), with a view to extending service hours to better reflect the needs of service users and reduce the burden on families. [48595/25]
1092. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide additional funding to an organisation (details supplied) to support the delivery of adult disability day services in County Roscommon, in view of increasing complexity of service users and the geographic spread of provision across multiple towns. [48594/25]
1091. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the strategic planning underway to ensure disability day services in rural Ireland are adequately resourced to meet growing demand; and whether her Department will engage with service providers such as an organisation (details supplied) to address long-standing funding and transport challenges. [48593/25]
1090. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the impact of underfunded disability day services on families, particularly in rural areas, where one family member may be required to leave employment to provide care due to limited service hours and transport availability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48592/25]
1089. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider providing ongoing revenue funding to disability service providers for transport staffing, in addition to once-off capital grants for vehicles, to ensure equitable access to day services for individuals living in dispersed rural communities such as those in County Roscommon. [48574/25]
1088. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the current funding model for disability day services, particularly the standard six-hour day, with a view to extending service hours for adults with disabilities in line with their needs and the increasing complexity of service users. [48573/25]
1087. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the capital funding supports available to enable the development of new early years facilities in communities with no existing provision; and if his Department will consider supporting community-led or social enterprise models. [48572/25]
989. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the initiatives planned by Government to support the establishment of new childcare and preschool facilities in communities where early years services are currently unavailable or significantly lacking, such as Boyle in County Roscommon; if capital funding or other supports are being considered to enable the development of provision from the ground-up statement. [48571/25]
956. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department's assessment of the potential implications of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement for Ireland's beef sector; the engagement that has taken place at EU level to ensure that Irish farming standards and competitiveness are safeguarded; and if he will detail any measures under consideration to support Irish beef producers in adapting to increased market pressures, including traceability, sustainability, and fair competition provisions. [48549/25]
678. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Modern Methods of Construction Action Plan; and the way these innovations are being integrated into public housing delivery under Housing for All. [48570/25]
677. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on labour market forecasting related to housing delivery; and the way current and projected shortages in construction trades are being addressed. [48568/25]
676. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the way his Department is working with other Government departments and agencies to address labour capacity constraints in the construction sector; and the measures being considered to ensure that workforce availability does not become a bottleneck in achieving housing targets under Housing for All. [48567/25]
675. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the risks that have been identified that may impact the timely delivery of the National Planning Framework; and the mitigation strategies being pursued to ensure alignment with housing, infrastructure, and climate targets. [48565/25]
674. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the mechanisms in place to monitor local authority compliance with the objectives of the Revised National Planning Framework; and if performance indicators will be used to track progress on housing, infrastructure, and sustainability goals. [48552/25]
673. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the role the newly established Housing Activation Office will play in assisting local authorities to meet the housing targets set out in the Revised National Planning Framework; and the way in which this will accelerate delivery in areas of high demand. [48551/25]
672. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps that have been taken to ensure that local authorities respond positively and proactively to the objectives of the National Planning Framework; and if he will outline how the revised framework is being integrated into local development plans to support sustainable growth, housing delivery, and balanced regional development. [48550/25]
535. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the rollout of the new education therapy service announced in Education Plan 2025; and the way therapists will be allocated to special schools to support children with complex needs. [48597/25]
534. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the expansion of special class provision in primary and post-primary schools for the 2025-2026 school year; the way in which her Department is ensuring that children with additional needs are accommodated in their local communities. [48596/25]
533. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will reconsider the decision to refuse additional administrative hours for the school secretary at a school (details supplied), given the school’s growing operational demands. [48502/25]
532. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the introduction of the new model of allocation for school secretary hours, in light of increasing administrative workloads in schools due to compliance, financial management, digital systems, and additional responsibilities, such as ASD classes. [48501/25]
423. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the role international recruitment is expected to play in meeting the labour demands of Ireland’s housing programme; and if streamlined visa or recognition pathways are being considered for qualified tradespeople from abroad. [48569/25]
135. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to protect overhead electricity line corridors from environmental risks such as forestry encroachment; and the way in which these efforts are being coordinated with local authorities and landowners. [48564/25]
134. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps have that been taken to enhance the resilience of Ireland’s electricity grid in light of increasingly frequent extreme weather events; and the way in which his Department is working with ESB Networks and the Commission for Regulation of Utilities to future-proof major supply lines. [48557/25]
133. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an update on the progression of restoration works across the national electricity network following recent storm events; and the measures that have been taken to ensure timely reconnection for affected communities and critical infrastructure. [48556/25]
132. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will allocate specific funding to protect tourism hotspots from illegal dumping, such as the Shannon fishing areas; and whether a national anti-dumping strategy could include targeted surveillance or cleanup grants for these regions. [48548/25]
2637. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health crisis resolution teams in place; the location of each; the number of personnel WTE in each; if all the teams are operational and providing out of hours services in each location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47080/25]
2451. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the total number of in-patients beds in each public/voluntary hospital including any beds currently/temporarily closed; the total number of day case beds in each including any beds currently/temporarily closed; the equivalent figures for both categories of bed in each public/voluntary hospital on 1 January 2020, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46162/25]
2435. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will detail the gross exchequer allocation and the net allocation for each public-voluntary hospital for 2025 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46105/25]
2434. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will detail the gross exchequer allocation, the net allocation, the gross budget outturn, and the net budget outturn, for each public-voluntary hospital for each year 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46104/25]
2432. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health if she will detail the total number of staff on a whole time equivalent basis at the end of June 2025; the number of medical-dental staff on a whole time equivalent basis in each public-voluntary hospital at the end of June 2025; and the number of nursing & midwifery staff on a whole time equivalent basis in each public-voluntary hospital at the end of June 2025, for each public-voluntary hospital, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46098/25]