273. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a detailed response to the issues raised in relation to the agreed supports package for the survivors of Ireland’s industrial and reformatory schools (details supplied). [48589/26]
250. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to increase the €400 per year tax-free exemption from selling surplus solar electricity back to the grid as an incentive to encourage more households to install solar panels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48588/26]
239. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to support rural transport in County Kerry by providing the required funding for additional routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48479/26]
237. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to delays of up to 12 weeks in processing applications for the exchange of foreign driving licences; the reasons for these delays; if measures are being taken to reduce waiting times; if he will consider introducing interim arrangements to allow applicants awaiting exchange decisions to drive or obtain insurance particularly in rural areas where no public transport exists; if he will arrange for the urgent review of applications submitted by persons (details supplied) given the impact on employment and essential services including healthcare provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48458/26]
229. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Defence to provide a temporary base for an ambulance base at a property in Killorglin, County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48499/26]
218. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the funding which will be provided to appointing additional staff to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) department in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, to deal with the increase in applications and existing backlogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48475/26]
138. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will engage with the Minister for Rural, Community Development and the Gaeltacht to examine additional housing supports and measures to assist individuals and families who wish to buy, build or continue living in Gaeltacht communities; the steps being taken to ensure housing policy supports the long-term sustainability of Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48112/26]
132. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress being made on the new National Planning Statement on Rural Housing; the measures being considered to ensure that young people and families with genuine local connections can build homes in their own communities; when the revised rural housing policy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48111/26]
12. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will be reviewing the group B and group C thresholds under capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48383/26]
304. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to appoint a permanent dermatologist to University Hospital Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48172/26]
293. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the status of the pay review for advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs); to clarify the decision-making process behind the proposed separation of pay scales between clinical and managerial nursing grades, considering the historical alignment established by the 2004 Labour Court ruling and the advanced qualifications and responsibilities held by ANPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48139/26]
274. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48040/26]
259. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); if she will ensure that the person is seen as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47922/26]
230. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when the long overdue CCTV system for Killarney town will be installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48110/26]
180. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with a school (details supplied) regarding its proposal to transition from an English-medium school to a Gaelscoil; if her Department will provide the necessary supports, including additional teaching resources, Irish language supports and guidance to assist the school in delivering this transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48140/26]
133. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to appoint additional staff to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) office in Cahersiveen, County Kerry to cater for the increase in applications/funding, to ensure that all applications are processed in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48173/26]
933. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the criteria for public funding allocation to non-governmental organisations, particularly those involved in political lobbying or activism; the measures in place to ensure that taxpayers' money is not being used to support partisan political agendas; his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47607/26]
878. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to prioritise oral health within the universal healthcare agenda, develop a detailed implementation strategy and ensure stakeholder buy-in (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47747/26]
793. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to put a system in place whereby any incremental rise in the old-age pension is matched by a similar rise in the qualifying income for the medical card (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47482/26]
737. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if respite care will be provided in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47211/26]
527. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify the position in relation to a non-EU spouse coming to live and work in Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47450/26]
488. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will facilitate a meeting (details supplied) to discuss the vital role of social welfare branch offices in rural communities particularly regarding the accessibility of services in Kerry. [47260/26]
487. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will facilitate a meeting (details supplied) to discuss the vital role of social welfare branch offices in rural communities particularly regarding the accessibility of services in Kerry. [47258/26]
479. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the upper age limit for participation in the community employment (CE) schemes from 66 years of age to 70 years of age on a voluntary basis, recognising the important contribution CE participants make to local communities, the benefits these schemes provide in terms of social inclusion, routine and continued community involvement, particularly for those who wish to remain active after reaching pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46984/26]
433. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all funding is in place to progress the new wastewater treatment system for Beaufort village, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47129/26]
418. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to include the replacement of double glazed windows under the housing aid for older people's grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46966/26]
397. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding avenues available for local sporting events, specifically for an event (details supplied). [47564/26]
311. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to reducing class sizes (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47002/26]
117. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to include the replacement of double glazed windows under the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46965/26]
87. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans for additional childcare places and staff in Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47395/26]
20. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans in place for additional respite places in Kerry; if St. Mary of the Angels Campus in Beaufort, County Kerry will be considered as a location for a centre of excellence for respite in the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47394/26]
548. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the grant schemes or financial supports currently available to businesses who wish to erect or replace external signage using the Irish language; whether supports exist to encourage businesses outside Gaeltacht areas to promote the visibility of the Irish language through shopfront signage; the criteria and application process for any such schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46571/26]
547. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to give a detailed progress report in regard to the Killorglin RRDF scheme; the reason for the delay on works to old Killorglin Courthouse (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46567/26]
546. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made in relation to the setting up of a pilot scheme in south Kerry to address depopulation and the amalgamation of clubs (details supplied) not just in Kerry but throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46550/26]
540. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to support a technology conference (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46556/26]
494. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) initially received a message stating that their medical card was being extended and subsequently received a request for additional information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46560/26]
493. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to issue a discretionary medical card for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46554/26]
492. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently address the issue in County Kerry of patients requiring mid to long-term care being located in the furthest away community hospitals and nursing homes from their family following discharge from hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46552/26]
491. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps have that been taken to address physical abuse of senior citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46551/26]
490. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine concerns in relation to maternity care, (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46544/26]
489. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address concerns in relation to maternity services (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46543/26]
479. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently issue a discretionary medical card in respect for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46524/26]
477. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to examine an urgent issue for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46511/26]
436. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently examine an issue regarding the provision of childcare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46547/26]
433. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine an urgent issue for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46510/26]
431. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide an update on the current status of adult day service placements available for young adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities, specifically in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) who is due to leave school at the end of June 2026; the measures being taken to ensure timely and appropriate support services for the individual and others in similar situations, including respite, outreach services, and transport provisions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46470/26]
427. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently examine an issue for a person (details supplied) regarding difficulties with the delivery of BVD samples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46564/26]