2674. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns about safety issues in the placement of radiographer students where students are placed in locations where there are inadequate resources to cater for them; if she will commit to ensuring that such resources are provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23783/26]
2673. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that difficulties may arise for radiographer students in getting clinical placement hours due to a lack of radiographer practice tutors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23782/26]
2672. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to increase the number of radiographer practice tutors, further to the decision to increase the number of student radiographers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23781/26]
2609. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 316 of 21 January 2026, if funding for an MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital is included in the Capital Plan for 2026 or any other year; if an updated timeframe as to when an MRI scanner at Monaghan Hospital will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23543/26]
2029. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fines issued by An Garda Síochána in each county in the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 for the illicit usage of disabled parking spaces, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24522/26]
1977. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to publish an implementation plan in respect of the recommendations contained in the Law Reform Commission's report on compensating victims of crime; the timeline for such plan to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24059/26]
1976. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in response to the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, provision will be made for contributions towards legal costs for applicants under the proposed statutory scheme; how eligibility for such support will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/26]
1975. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, following the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he will revise time limits for applications to allow a standard two-year period, with extensions up to ten years in certain circumstances; when these changes will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24057/26]
1974. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for introducing legislation arising from the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; whether drafting of a compensation for victims of crime Bill has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24056/26]
1973. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost of implementing the recommendations contained in the Law Reform Commission's 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; whether multi-annual funding has been secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24055/26]
1972. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the current non-statutory compensation scheme for victims of crime is currently suspended; the numbers of applicants currently affected by suspension or delays; whether there is a proposal to address delays pending reform of system; if interim measures are being taken to address delays and limitations identified in the Law Reform Commission report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24054/26]
1958. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, if he will introduce a bereavement payment model for families of victims in fatal cases; when this reform will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23788/26]
1957. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in response to the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he will introduce provision for compensation for pain and suffering in non-fatal cases; the expected timeline for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23787/26]
1956. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if, following the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, he intends to establish a new statutory body to administer victim compensation; the timeline in which such a body will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23786/26]
1955. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime, if he accepts the recommendation to place the criminal injuries compensation scheme on a statutory basis; the timeline for bringing forward legislation to that effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23785/26]
1954. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission’s 2026 report on compensating victims of crime; the Government’s position on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23784/26]
1312. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 28 January 2026, if following the publication of the new DEIS strategy a school (details supplied) will now be in a position to re-apply to be allocated DEIS band 1 status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24495/26]
627. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if considering the estimated €30 million additional annual fuel burden across the commercial bus and coach industry and the fact that services are now being delivered at a loss placing school transport, rural connectivity, tourism flows and local employment at real and immediate risk, if he will consider targeted supports for those companies in the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23780/26]
626. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to recognise commercial bus and coach providers who provide services such as school transport, coach tourism, scheduled services and private hire, as a significant stand-alone entity in terms of proposed interventions for financial supports given the sudden surge in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23779/26]
363. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will publish any briefing documents, memos or submissions prepared for him regarding the future of the accommodation recognition payment scheme since 1 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23164/26]
362. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the systems used to administer and track payments under the accommodation recognition payment scheme; and whether these systems allow for real-time monitoring of occupancy and compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23163/26]
361. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of hosts removed from the accommodation recognition payment scheme due to non-compliance, including the reasons for such removals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23162/26]
360. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the enforcement mechanisms in place to prevent inappropriate additional charges under the accommodation recognition payment; the number of inspections or audits carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23161/26]
359. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints received regarding hosts seeking additional or “top-up” payments from beneficiaries of the accommodation recognition payment; the number of investigations initiated; the outcomes of such investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23160/26]
358. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any comparison has been undertaken between the accommodation recognition payment and other State-supported accommodation schemes in terms of cost-effectiveness and market impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23159/26]
357. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has provided analysis or advice regarding the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on housing supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23158/26]
356. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any analysis has been carried out by or received by his Department on the impact of the accommodation recognition payment on the private rental market, including any distortionary effects on supply or pricing; and if he will provide copies or summaries of such analysis. [23157/26]
355. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for any proposed changes to the accommodation recognition payment, including any planned reduction in payment rates; when a final decision will be made; when it is intended that any such changes will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23156/26]
354. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure on the accommodation recognition payment scheme for each month since its introduction, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23155/26]
353. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries accommodated under the ARP scheme, by county; the average occupancy per property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23154/26]
352. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties participating in the accommodation recognition payment scheme at the end of each quarter since its establishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23153/26]
351. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of properties currently in receipt of the accommodation recognition payment, per county; the number of hosts in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23152/26]
144. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has raised any objection with the European Commission in respect of the decision to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. [22877/26]
119. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on any engagements or meetings she has had in respect of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement since January 2026. [22879/26]
62. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the funding allocated to Cavan and Monaghan county councils for lane improvement works under the local improvement scheme in each year 2020-2025, and the proposed allocations for 2026. [22907/26]
6. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his engagement with other Departments and State agencies to support hotels in rural communities. [22908/26]
341. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the total number of approved but unfilled posts across health services in Cavan Monaghan integrated healthcare area; the breakdown by service area; and the measures being taken to improve recruitment and retention in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22591/26]
340. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of beds currently closed or unavailable across residential care centres in Cavan Monaghan; the reasons for these closures; and the timeline for restoring full capacity. [22590/26]
339. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current number of persons awaiting home support services in Cavan Monaghan; the average waiting time; the steps being taken to address recruitment challenges in rural areas impacting service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22589/26]
336. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the introduction of the single point of access for children’s services in the Dublin north-east region, including Cavan Monaghan; the current stage of development of the digital referral portal; when the system will become operational locally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22585/26]
335. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the progress made on the development of the new 30-bed acute psychiatric unit at Cavan General Hospital; the current stage of the project; the expected timeline for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22581/26]
332. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current status of recruitment for the youth worker post associated with the YouThrive Youth Service in Cavan Monaghan; the length of time the post has been vacant; and the impact of this vacancy on service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22578/26]
331. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current staffing levels within the suicide crisis assessment nurse service in Cavan Monaghan; whether there are plans to extend the service beyond standard weekday hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22577/26]
330. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list performance at Cavan Monaghan Hospital for outpatient, inpatient/day case and diagnostic services; the percentage of patients waiting longer than national targets; and the measures being taken to address delays in MRI and CT diagnostics in the region. [22576/26]
329. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the current status of capital developments at Cavan and Monaghan General Hospital, including the proposed emergency department new build, oncology unit, and additional bed capacity; the timelines for each project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22575/26]
328. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health further to commitments given in respect of extending the opening hours of the local injuries unit at Monaghan Hospital, the current status of this proposal; when additional staffing approval will be finalised; the timeline for implementation of extended hours, including an 8pm last check-in time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22574/26]
280. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether additional funding or staffing approvals have been provided to address recruitment and retention challenges in disability services in Cavan Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22584/26]
279. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting more than 12 months for assessment or intervention by children’s disability network teams in Cavan and Monaghan; and the steps being taken to reduce these waiting lists. [22583/26]
278. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current number of vacancies across children’s disability network teams in Cavan and Monaghan, by discipline; the length of time these posts have been vacant; the impact of these vacancies on waiting times for children accessing services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22582/26]