1425. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the proposals to review the electoral boundaries for county council municipal districts in advance of the next local elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75278/25]
1424. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75271/25]
1423. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which it is responsible arising from Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75253/25]
1422. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75235/25]
1421. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75217/25]
1420. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75199/25]
1320. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the priorities of his Department and each agency for which it is responsible, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75263/25]
1319. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which it is responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75245/25]
1318. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75227/25]
1317. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75209/25]
1316. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which he is responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75191/25]
1178. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75265/25]
1177. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75247/25]
1176. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75229/25]
1175. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount expended on advertising and promotion in her Department, and within each agency for which she is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75211/25]
1174. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in her Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75193/25]
1047. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to parliamentary question No. 287 of 4 December 2025, the average timeframe in which applications for additional accommodation by schools are decided; the status of the application for a school (details supplied), and if she will expedite the process in this instance considering the severe pressure on the school at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74276/25]
982. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75266/25]
981. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75248/25]
980. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75230/25]
979. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75212/25]
978. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75194/25]
922. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the priorities of his Department and each agency for which it is responsible in respect of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75273/25]
921. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which it is responsible arising from Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75255/25]
920. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75237/25]
919. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75219/25]
918. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which he or she is responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75201/25]
846. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75267/25]
845. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which it is responsible arising from Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75249/25]
844. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75231/25]
843. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75213/25]
842. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75195/25]
633. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75277/25]
632. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost to his Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75259/25]
631. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75241/25]
630. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the amount expended on advertising and promotion in his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75223/25]
629. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75205/25]
429. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75264/25]
428. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75246/25]
427. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75228/25]
426. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the amount expended on advertising and promotion in her Department, and within each agency for which she is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75210/25]
425. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Defence the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in her Department and to the head of each agency for which they are responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75192/25]
368. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the priorities of his Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75262/25]
367. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the estimated cost to his Department and each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75244/25]
366. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in his Department and within each agency for which he is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75226/25]
365. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the amount expended on advertising and promotion by his Department, and within each agency for which he is responsible, for 2022 to 2024, by year and budgeted for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75208/25]
364. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the salary scale that applies to the Secretary General in his Department and to the head of each agency for which he or she is responsible; whether this scale has changed in the past two years or whether there are proposals to change this scale in the coming period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75190/25]
257. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the priorities of her Department and each agency for which they are responsible for, in respect of Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75268/25]
256. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated cost to her Department and to each agency for which they are responsible arising from Ireland’s presidency of the European Council; the line items or events for which a cost is expected to arise and the estimated cost for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75250/25]
255. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of press, media or communications staff currently employed in her Department and within each agency for which she is responsible; the cost of these staff for 2025 and the expected cost for 2026; whether there are proposals to increase the number of such staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [75232/25]