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Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Valuation Act 2001 in order to provide that property occupied for the provision of early childhood care and education, where such is provided either otherwise than for profit or subject to Core Funding and caps on all provision at Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE Programme) rates, and property consisting wholly or partly of a building, which is used partly as a dwelling to a significant extent and occupied for childminding services, should not be rateable; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 1616asked

1616. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has examined the operation of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 in respect of retirement villages and similar residential developments occupied predominantly by older persons; whether he is concerned that residents who have downsized in line with Government policy may remain indefinitely responsible through owners' management companies for the maintenance of estate roads, public lighting, wastewater infrastructure and other communal services that would ordinarily be maintained by local authorities in estates that have been taken in charge; whether he intends to review the legislation to provide additional protections or alternative mechanisms where an owners' management company is unable to function effectively or where disputes involving developers prevent progress towards taking in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55524/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1616. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he has examined the operation of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 in respect of retirement villages and similar residential developments occupied predominantly by older persons; whether he is concerned that residents who have downsized in line with Government policy may remain indefinitely responsible through owners' management companies for the maintenance of estate roads, public lighting, wastewater infrastructure and other communal services that would ordinarily be maintained by local authorities in estates that have been taken in charge; whether he intends to review the legislation to provide additional protections or alternative mechanisms where an owners' management company is unable to function effectively or where disputes involving developers prevent progress towards taking in charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55524/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the pathway available to a family seeking to employ a non-EEA national as a full-time carer, in a private home where a family member has complex medical needs and requires specialist care; whether a general employment permit or any other employment permit may be granted in such circumstances; the criteria that must be met by the family and the proposed employee; whether exceptions exist where no suitable domestic or EEA worker can be sourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

291. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the pathway available to a family seeking to employ a non-EEA national as a full-time carer, in a private home where a family member has complex medical needs and requires specialist care; whether a general employment permit or any other employment permit may be granted in such circumstances; the criteria that must be met by the family and the proposed employee; whether exceptions exist where no suitable domestic or EEA worker can be sourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

292. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that families caring for persons with complex medical needs may be unable to obtain an employment permit for a non-EEA healthcare assistant because the employer is a private household rather than a registered healthcare provider; if he will clarify what alternative mechanism exists in such cases; and whether he will review the current arrangements to ensure that families with genuine, certified care needs are not left without an avenue to recruit suitably qualified carers. [54339/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

292. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that families caring for persons with complex medical needs may be unable to obtain an employment permit for a non-EEA healthcare assistant because the employer is a private household rather than a registered healthcare provider; if he will clarify what alternative mechanism exists in such cases; and whether he will review the current arrangements to ensure that families with genuine, certified care needs are not left without an avenue to recruit suitably qualified carers. [54339/26]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected timeline for the National Council for Special Education to process applications received through the Parents Notify portal for the 2027-2028 school year; whether applications will be assessed on a rolling basis as they are received or only after the portal closes on 1 September 2026; the anticipated timeframe within which parents can expect to receive eligibility or review outcome letters following submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53406/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

330. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected timeline for the National Council for Special Education to process applications received through the Parents Notify portal for the 2027-2028 school year; whether applications will be assessed on a rolling basis as they are received or only after the portal closes on 1 September 2026; the anticipated timeframe within which parents can expect to receive eligibility or review outcome letters following submission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53406/26]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure incurred by the State on security services associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) from the commencement of works to the date of completion; the amount spent in each year; the security provider or providers engaged; the nature of the security services provided (including construction phase, static guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring or other security measures); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52956/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

524. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure incurred by the State on security services associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) from the commencement of works to the date of completion; the amount spent in each year; the security provider or providers engaged; the nature of the security services provided (including construction phase, static guarding, mobile patrols, CCTV monitoring or other security measures); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52956/26]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any security costs associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) were met by the OPW or any other public body; the total amount of such expenditure; the breakdown by year and category of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52957/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

525. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any security costs associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) were met by the OPW or any other public body; the total amount of such expenditure; the breakdown by year and category of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52957/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that the enforcement powers available under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 are sufficient to protect horses being used on public roads; whether his Department has conducted any review of horse welfare risks associated with horse-drawn vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43413/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

62. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that the enforcement powers available under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 are sufficient to protect horses being used on public roads; whether his Department has conducted any review of horse welfare risks associated with horse-drawn vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43413/26]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged with the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration regarding the operation of the Control of Horses Act 1996 as it relates to horses being used on public roads; his views on whether the current legislative framework provides adequate powers to safeguard animal welfare and public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

66. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has engaged with the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Justice; Home Affairs and Migration regarding the operation of the Control of Horses Act 1996 as it relates to horses being used on public roads; his views on whether the current legislative framework provides adequate powers to safeguard animal welfare and public safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43414/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the proposed new 60-bed Community Nursing Unit (CNU) in Cashel, County Tipperary; to outline the current status of the site selection process; whether the site option appraisal and architect’s report referenced in correspondence of November 2025 have now been finalised; if a preferred site has been identified; the reasons for the delay in progressing beyond draft stage as indicated in January 2026; the status of any property acquisition process being undertaken by the HSE; when local public representatives will be briefed on the outcome of the appraisal process; and the expected timeline for progression to design, planning, and construction stages. [41535/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

143. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the proposed new 60-bed Community Nursing Unit (CNU) in Cashel, County Tipperary; to outline the current status of the site selection process; whether the site option appraisal and architect’s report referenced in correspondence of November 2025 have now been finalised; if a preferred site has been identified; the reasons for the delay in progressing beyond draft stage as indicated in January 2026; the status of any property acquisition process being undertaken by the HSE; when local public representatives will be briefed on the outcome of the appraisal process; and the expected timeline for progression to design, planning, and construction stages. [41535/26]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline the latest update and steps being taken by the HSE to address the ongoing vacancy of a consultant ophthalmologist in South Tipperary; the number of recruitment campaigns undertaken to fill this post and their outcomes; the reasons no candidates have been successfully appointed to date; the current waiting list figures for ophthalmology services in South Tipperary; the interim measures in place to provide care to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41534/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

191. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to outline the latest update and steps being taken by the HSE to address the ongoing vacancy of a consultant ophthalmologist in South Tipperary; the number of recruitment campaigns undertaken to fill this post and their outcomes; the reasons no candidates have been successfully appointed to date; the current waiting list figures for ophthalmology services in South Tipperary; the interim measures in place to provide care to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41534/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department will consider amending the rules governing the carer's allowance to permit people who are in receipt of a State Pension and who are providing full-time care to another pensioner to receive the full rate of carer's allowance, rather than the current reduced payment; whether he acknowledges that many older carers are struggling to make ends meet due to the increased cost of living while providing full-time care; whether the adequacy of current supports for this cohort has been reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52066/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2026

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department will consider amending the rules governing the carer's allowance to permit people who are in receipt of a State Pension and who are providing full-time care to another pensioner to receive the full rate of carer's allowance, rather than the current reduced payment; whether he acknowledges that many older carers are struggling to make ends meet due to the increased cost of living while providing full-time care; whether the adequacy of current supports for this cohort has been reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52066/26]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that some eligible bus operators missed the application deadline for the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) due to exceptional operational pressures during the peak school transport and tour season; whether his Department will consider accepting late applications in exceptional circumstances where there is no prejudice to the administration of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51750/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

227. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that some eligible bus operators missed the application deadline for the road transporters support scheme (RTSS) due to exceptional operational pressures during the peak school transport and tour season; whether his Department will consider accepting late applications in exceptional circumstances where there is no prejudice to the administration of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51750/26]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the major capital project for a school (details supplied); the stage the project has reached under her Department's Capital Appraisal Process; the timeframe within which it is expected to progress to the next stage; whether it is being considered for inclusion in the next tranche of school building projects advancing to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

338. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the major capital project for a school (details supplied); the stage the project has reached under her Department's Capital Appraisal Process; the timeframe within which it is expected to progress to the next stage; whether it is being considered for inclusion in the next tranche of school building projects advancing to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50939/26]

Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether priority will be afforded to school building projects that have secured planning permission and include significant expansion of special educational needs and ASD accommodation; if a school (details supplied) falls within this category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50940/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

339. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether priority will be afforded to school building projects that have secured planning permission and include significant expansion of special educational needs and ASD accommodation; if a school (details supplied) falls within this category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50940/26]

Question· writtenPQ 506asked

506. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will review the eligibility criteria for the additional needs payment scheme to allow assistance to be provided in exceptional circumstances where a clinically prescribed item, such as a specialised car seat recommended by an occupational therapist, is not funded by the HSE or any other statutory scheme, leaving families without access to essential equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

506. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he will review the eligibility criteria for the additional needs payment scheme to allow assistance to be provided in exceptional circumstances where a clinically prescribed item, such as a specialised car seat recommended by an occupational therapist, is not funded by the HSE or any other statutory scheme, leaving families without access to essential equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 725asked

725. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review and expand the HSE's rehabilitation aids grant scheme to provide for the funding of specialised vehicle car seats and restraint systems where there is a demonstrated clinical necessity, supported by an occupational therapist or other appropriate clinician; whether she recognises that access to safe transport is essential to enable children and adults with disabilities to attend healthcare appointments, education, therapy and community services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 July 2026

725. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will review and expand the HSE's rehabilitation aids grant scheme to provide for the funding of specialised vehicle car seats and restraint systems where there is a demonstrated clinical necessity, supported by an occupational therapist or other appropriate clinician; whether she recognises that access to safe transport is essential to enable children and adults with disabilities to attend healthcare appointments, education, therapy and community services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

298. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme 2026 application (details supplied) submitted in 2025 under the climate action works category; whether the application has now been assessed; the stage it has reached in the evaluation process; the timeframe for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50323/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

298. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme 2026 application (details supplied) submitted in 2025 under the climate action works category; whether the application has now been assessed; the stage it has reached in the evaluation process; the timeframe for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50323/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the publication and commencement of the proposed National Planning Statement on rural housing will require planning authorities to initiate statutory variations to their County Development Plans where existing policies are inconsistent with the new National Planning Statement; whether planning authorities will be required to determine planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Statement pending completion of any such statutory variations; whether transitional guidance will issue to planning authorities and An Coimisiún Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

340. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the publication and commencement of the proposed National Planning Statement on rural housing will require planning authorities to initiate statutory variations to their County Development Plans where existing policies are inconsistent with the new National Planning Statement; whether planning authorities will be required to determine planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Statement pending completion of any such statutory variations; whether transitional guidance will issue to planning authorities and An Coimisiún Pleanála; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50633/26]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether, following the commencement of the National Planning Statement on rural housing, the planning policies and objectives contained within existing County Development Plans that are inconsistent with the statement will cease to have effect immediately, or whether such policies will remain in force until amended through the statutory Development Plan variation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50634/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

341. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether, following the commencement of the National Planning Statement on rural housing, the planning policies and objectives contained within existing County Development Plans that are inconsistent with the statement will cease to have effect immediately, or whether such policies will remain in force until amended through the statutory Development Plan variation process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50634/26]

Question· writtenPQ 357asked

357. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will urgently examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for more than eight months for an Irish residence permit; if he will arrange for their case to be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2026

357. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will urgently examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for more than eight months for an Irish residence permit; if he will arrange for their case to be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/26]

Question· oralPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a review has been undertaken of the long-term role and cost-effectiveness of modular accommodation centres established for persons under temporary protection, including a development (details supplied); whether alternative future uses for such facilities are being considered in light of changes to accommodation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

9. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a review has been undertaken of the long-term role and cost-effectiveness of modular accommodation centres established for persons under temporary protection, including a development (details supplied); whether alternative future uses for such facilities are being considered in light of changes to accommodation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the recent Government decision to wind down the use of commercial accommodation contracts for persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, the future plans for State-funded modular accommodation developments (details supplied); whether occupancy levels at such sites are expected to reduce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41557/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

34. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the recent Government decision to wind down the use of commercial accommodation contracts for persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, the future plans for State-funded modular accommodation developments (details supplied); whether occupancy levels at such sites are expected to reduce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41557/26]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the climate action summer works scheme 2026 application (details supplied) submitted by in June 2025 under the climate action and roof works category; whether the application has now been assessed; the stage it has reached in the evaluation process; the timeframe for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50291/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

188. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the climate action summer works scheme 2026 application (details supplied) submitted by in June 2025 under the climate action and roof works category; whether the application has now been assessed; the stage it has reached in the evaluation process; the timeframe for a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50291/26]