1045. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to granting schools in Kerry more flexibility to manage enrolment in special classes, particularly where a child's needs significantly exceed the available resources, while ensuring that child is offered appropriate alternatives locally. [41380/25]
1044. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to schools in Kerry that wish to partially integrate children with ASD into mainstream classes; and if an increase to SNAs and staff training will be provided in the region to make this feasible. [41379/25]
1042. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently review the eligibility of a school (details supplied) for DEIS status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41322/25]
1036. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will make the State's education system truly free by removing costs and charges to families; remove mock exam and correction fees; provide funding support for electronic devices in schools where they are mandatory; and increase the capitation grant by 25%, with a higher rate of 30% made available to schools that implement the Department’s guidance on affordable school uniforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41203/25]
1034. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will allocate sufficient funding to fully implement the national therapy service in mainstream education settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41189/25]
865. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment given that the expansion of the Killarney Innovation Centre includes the integration of advanced IT infrastructure to support tech-focused businesses, the details of any Government programmes or initiatives designed to help ensure that such facilities are accessible to SMEs and tech companies within the region [40906/25]
864. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific supports or funding that will be provided to Killarney Innovation Centre’s expansion to accommodate up to 100 employees and further enhance its capacity for social enterprises and start-ups in the region given the role in fostering local entrepreneurship. [40905/25]
793. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to strongly support the pre-budget submission by a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41258/25]
699. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance if he will introduce a lower VAT rate for the hospitality sector as a matter of extreme urgency, to allow businesses to remain viable and competitive, many of whom are facing unprecedented financial pressures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43218/25]
696. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to introduce the lower VAT rate for the hospitality sector as a matter of extreme urgency, to allow businesses remain viable and competitive, many of whom are facing unprecedented financial pressures (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43138/25]
677. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to examine the case of persons (details supplied); to provide some clarity on the issues raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42314/25]
660. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance the measures being put in place to address the cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/25]
637. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to strongly support the pre-Budget submission by a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41257/25]
615. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance to consider a proposal (details supplied) and allow for a draught excise rebate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40775/25]
433. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if the Tralee to Listowel Greenway in north Kerry will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41847/25]
423. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide the necessary funding to address damage to a large number of bridges across County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41665/25]
409. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport whether he will fund additional community transport solutions in Kerry to allow autistic children greater access to community-based activities and integration opportunities, particularly in rural areas where public transport is limited. [41387/25]
173. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will introduce a community energy advice service, as energy poverty is a complex issue and people need expert advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41222/25]
165. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the incentives or support schemes that exist for the installation of renewable energy solutions for example, solar panels and energy-efficient designs in innovation hubs such as the Killarney Innovation Centre; and the way in which other regional hubs benefit from these initiatives. [40911/25]
164. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that the new construction at Killarney Innovation Centre will employ green technologies, including energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials, the way in which the Government plans to support similar eco-friendly building practices in innovation centres across Ireland as part of its national sustainability goals. [40910/25]
106. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will do everything humanly possible to bring an end to the starvation of the civilian population in Gaza (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43294/25]
45. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application in respect of a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40987/25]
40. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify the Government’s position in respect of issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40790/25]
560. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide a primary care centre in Cahersiveen, County Kerry as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40478/25]
559. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to provide an ambulance base in Killorglin, County Kerry as a matter of priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40477/25]
558. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently examine and address an anomaly that exists in awarding posts in midwifery (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40454/25]
549. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to recruit and retain additional therapy staff to meet growing demands in both children's and adult services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40433/25]
499. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will commit to providing ring-fenced funding to address the current and historic financial deficits experienced by voluntary disability service providers such as an organisation (details supplied). [40504/25]
498. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if Budget 2026 will include a 3% increase in base funding for disability services to reflect rising inflation and increased operational costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40503/25]
496. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality how Budget 2026 will address the shortfall in residential places for people with intellectual disabilities and autism; if she will commit to funding the 280 places outlined as a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40435/25]
495. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department is taking to transition away from emergency-only responses in disability support services towards a rights-based, planned model of support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40434/25]
494. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide a timeline for the development and implementation of a national workforce strategy for children's disability network teams to address immediate and future staffing gaps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40432/25]
493. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the urgent actions her Department will take to address the backlog of over 14,000 overdue assessments of need for children requiring disability services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40431/25]
476. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a multi-year capital plan will be developed and implemented to support residential and independent living options for people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40505/25]
426. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to give clarity on issues with granting visas (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40457/25]
384. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to reintroduce town councils in Killarney, Tralee and Listowel, County Kerry as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40479/25]
270. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to take into consideration the serious implications that a short-term let register will have on established short-term let accommodation providers in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40439/25]
62. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will urgently address the long delays signing a lease for a playground to be developed in conjunction with Kerry County Council on OPW lands at An Cheathrúin, Dún Chaoin, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39791/25]
18. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide funding to tackle costal erosion and flooding in Rossbeigh, Waterville, Kenmare, Tralee, Listowel, Glenbeigh, Dooks, Cromane Lower, Killorglin and Glosha; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39792/25]
1030. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to urgently examine the case for allowing the second year of a master programme to proceed (details supplied); so that students may complete their studies and the funded year under the HCI Pillar 3 is not a complete waste of funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39443/25]
1022. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to investigate a master’s course issue (details supplied) as a student is now at a significant loss; if his Department will have this course reinstated; if the student will be reimbursed; the other options available to the student; if he accepts that this is unacceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38954/25]
994. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will financially support the roll out of an organisations service (details supplied) who wish to employ nine senior physiotherapists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39639/25]
979. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to urgently expand the available sources for products (details supplied) to allow women in Kerry greater choice in where they can source the mastectomy products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39527/25]
932. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if treatment will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39156/25]
910. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite a procedure that is long overdue in respect of a Kerry patient (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38952/25]
908. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the additional services being put in place for older people as part of the enhanced community care programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38942/25]
907. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if a GP or consultant can sign a document (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38940/25]