137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]
136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]
135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]
134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]
133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]
132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]
130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]
1027. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken a formal public health risk assessment concerning elevated aluminium levels in the Ardfinnan regional water supply scheme, affecting more than 11,000 customers; the date on which the HSE was first notified of the issue; the nature of its involvement in the decision to issue the do not consume notice; whether the assessment and associated public health advice will be published; and the specific guidance that has been provided for vulnerable customers. [74024/26]
1025. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to clarify the statutory responsibilities of the HSE in assessing and communicating public health risks arising from Do Not Consume Notices; whether it is HSE policy to refer media enquiries concerning potential health risks exclusively to Uisce Éireann and the Environmental Protection Agency; and why requests from Tipperary Mid West Radio between 10 and 13 October 2026 for information and a public health spokesperson concerning a matter (details supplied) were referred to those bodies without a substantive HSE response on the health risks. [74023/26]
945. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; the outstanding impediments to opening the beds; and the definitive timeline for their commissioning and admission of patients. [74374/26]
944. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43763/26, the current status of the capital funding application submitted by an organisation (details supplied); the reason a decision remains outstanding almost 12 months later; whether the HSE capital and estates assessment has concluded; the reasons for the prolonged delay; whether funding is being considered under the 2027 Capital Plan; if she will intervene to expedite a decision; and the precise timeline for same. [74377/26]
943. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; if the accommodation and associated facilities have been completed and are ready for occupancy; the date on which the beds became operationally ready; whether either bed is currently in use; and the reasons for any delay in bringing these beds into service. [74371/26]
832. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently assigned to CDNT5 in Clonmel; the number awaiting initial assessment and therapeutic intervention, broken down by discipline; the average waiting time for access to services; whether she is satisfied that the current staffing complement can safely and effectively meet the needs of a caseload reportedly exceeding 500 children; and the immediate additional resources that will be provided to restore adequate multidisciplinary services. [73923/26]
831. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a breakdown of the approved staffing complement, by actual staffing levels and current vacancies, by discipline and whole-time equivalent, within children's disability network team 5, Clonmel, County Tipperary; the number of staff on extended leave or temporarily reassigned to other services; and the measures being taken to address critical staffing shortages, particularly in speech and language therapy, nursing and other essential disciplines. [73922/26]
798. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether a review is being undertaken of the thresholds and screening requirements governing hedgerow removal under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations; and whether consideration is being given to strengthening protections for mature hedgerows and assessing the cumulative impact of hedgerow removal. [74141/26]
792. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether additional funding can be made available to facilitate a further intake under the organic farming scheme in 2026 or 2027; the number of prospective applicants who have completed approved organic farming training but cannot enter the scheme; whether particular consideration will be given to dairy farmers seeking to convert to organic production; and the earliest anticipated reopening date. [73933/26]
791. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision not to reopen the organic farming scheme to new applicants in 2026; whether this decision is consistent with the Government's targets of 7.5 per cent of agricultural land under organic farming by 2027 and 10 per cent by 2030; the current percentage and total hectares of agricultural land under organic production; and whether revised projections have been prepared for achieving these targets. [73932/26]
787. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether an assessment has been undertaken of the damage to Coillte forestry on Slievenamon following the July and August 2026 wildfires; the extent of the damage identified; what restoration and wildfire prevention measures are proposed; and whether targeted agri-environmental supports can be made available to upland farmers outside ACRES Co-operation Project areas. [73653/26]
606. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of the Wildlife Acts; whether proposals to strengthen the statutory protection of mature, historic and ecologically significant hedgerows are being considered; whether his Department has examined the provisions of the Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024; and the anticipated timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals in this area. [74139/26]
605. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Hedgerows Ireland and other environmental organisations regarding proposals for enhanced legislative protection of hedgerows; whether consideration is being given to incorporating such proposals into the National Nature Restoration Plan or forthcoming amendments to the Wildlife Acts. [74140/26]
578. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken an ecological assessment of the damage caused by the July and August 2026 wildfires on Slievenamon, including Slievenamon Bog NHA (Site Code 002388); the findings of any such assessment; and whether Slievenamon has been identified for consideration under Ireland's National Nature Restoration Plan. [73652/26]
284. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the capital grant schemes that are currently available or planned to support the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at privately owned service stations and forecourts; whether existing businesses in rural towns are eligible; the levels of financial assistance available; and the application procedures and timelines. [73651/26]
597. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application or approval process exists whereby an accommodation provider whose contract for the provision of accommodation to beneficiaries of temporary protection has recently been terminated may apply to become a designated accommodation centre for persons who remain eligible for State-supported accommodation; the criteria applying to the designation of such centres; whether former or existing BOTP accommodation providers may apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72862/26]
596. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of beneficiaries of temporary protection currently accommodated by the State who, following the introduction of the revised accommodation arrangements, are expected to remain eligible for State-supported accommodation on grounds such as age, disability or other vulnerability; the projected capacity required to accommodate this cohort; whether sufficient designated accommodation capacity is currently available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72863/26]
595. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to clarify the status and entitlements of beneficiaries of temporary protection who are required to leave State-supported accommodation, including whether such persons may access social housing supports, housing assistance payment, rent supplement or other housing and rental supports, subject to the relevant eligibility criteria; the guidance that has been provided to local authorities and other State agencies in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72864/26]
594. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current responsibilities of his Department in respect of beneficiaries of temporary protection in Ireland; the responsibilities which now rest with other Government Departments in relation to their accommodation, income supports, housing and integration; and if he will provide clarity as to the lead Department responsible for the overall coordination of Government policy concerning beneficiaries of temporary protection. [72865/26]
593. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection regarding the application of the revised weekly payment of €38.80 to beneficiaries of temporary protection who continue to reside in designated State-supported accommodation; whether consideration has been given to exempting persons of pensionable age or older persons who cannot reasonably be expected to enter employment from the reduced payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72866/26]
592. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in light of the particular circumstances of elderly beneficiaries of temporary protection who remain dependent on State-supported accommodation and who have limited or no capacity to supplement their income through employment, he will seek a review of the categories exempted from the revised €38.80 weekly payment, with a view to including persons of pensionable age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72867/26]
501. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning appeals lodged with An Bord Pleanála/An Coimisiún Pleanála in respect of decisions made by each local authority in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, and to date in 2026; to provide a breakdown by local authority and year, in tabular form. [73212/26]
500. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of planning appeals determined by An Bord Pleanála/An Coimisiún Pleanála in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, and to date in 2026, broken down by local authority; the number and percentage of cases in which the original local authority decision was upheld, reversed or otherwise varied, in tabular form. [73213/26]
496. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the average and median time taken by An Bord Pleanála/An Coimisiún Pleanála to determine planning appeals in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, and to date in 2026; the percentage determined within the statutory objective period; and the number of appeals outstanding for more than six, twelve and eighteen months, by year and local authority, where available. [73214/26]
299. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number and total monetary value of contractual claims submitted an organisation (details supplied) to Iarnród Éireann in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and the amounts accepted, rejected, settled and remaining outstanding, by year and contract, in tabular form. [73283/26]
298. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of contract variations requested a company (details supplied) across all contracts with Iarnród Éireann since 1 January 2023; the number approved and refused; and the additional expenditure arising from approved variations, by contract and year, in tabular form. [73284/26]
297. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide a schedule of all contracts awarded by Iarnród Éireann a company (details supplied) since 1 January 2021, including rolling stock, signalling, infrastructure, maintenance, technical support and consultancy services; the original value of each contract; its current approved value; the value of any approved variations; and the anticipated final cost. [73286/26]
289. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the total value of contractual claims, variations and disputed payments currently outstanding between Iarnród Éireann and a company (details supplied); the extent to which these represent potential additional liabilities for Iarnród Éireann; and whether financial provisions have been made for such liabilities. [73285/26]
287. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann has entered into negotiations with a company (details supplied) during 2026 concerning the settlement of contractual claims or disputed payments; the number and aggregate value of claims under consideration; whether any settlements have been agreed; the amounts involved; and whether the Department or National Transport Authority has been informed of any material financial exposure. [73287/26]
286. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the oversight arrangements in place to monitor contractual claims, cost variations and financial risks arising from Iarnród Éireann's contracts with a company (details supplied); if his Department, National Transport Authority or NewERA have undertaken any review of these matters since January 2024; and if he is satisfied that adequate financial controls and reporting arrangements are in place. [73288/26]
392. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the Government will consider legislation to provide enforceable workplace access rights for trade union representatives if agreement cannot be reached between organisations (details supplied); when a decision on this matter is expected; and whether such a decision will be made before the scheduled 2028 mid-term review of the Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining. [73238/26]
391. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the practical remedies available to employees where an employer refuses trade union recognition or reasonable workplace access to external union representatives; whether he acknowledges the limitations of the existing voluntary code of practice in such circumstances; and whether enforceable statutory access rights are being considered under the Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026–2030. [73239/26]
230. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an update on the continuing crisis in orthodontic provision in South Tipperary; the current numbers awaiting assessment and treatment and the longest waiting times; the progress made in filling long-standing specialist vacancies and providing treatment through private capacity; and whether a specific waiting-list recovery plan with measurable targets and timelines will now be put in place. [63809/26]
103. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the continuing lack of adequate community ophthalmology services in South Tipperary; the measures now being taken to address the significant waiting list, particularly for children; when the proposed waiting-list initiative and additional clinics will commence; and the progress that has been made in securing a sustainable long-term service for the area. [63807/26]
47. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 121 and 123 of 7 May 2026, if the Strategic Workforce Plan referred to, has been submitted; if so, the timeframe for its finalisation; if the plan contains recommendations on lateral entry, lateral mobility or the establishment of a formal pathway for suitably qualified from other military forces; the status of work being undertaken by her Department or the Defence Forces on such a policy; and if she plans to progress a formal lateral transfer pathway in the event that this is not specifically recommended in the plan. [71545/26]
640. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of the funding being made available in 2027 for the assessment of need targeted waiting list initiative, commonly referred to as Cara’s Fund; the total allocation in 2027 and how this compares with the allocation in 2026; the number of children whose assessments are expected to be completed through the initiative in 2027; the criteria that will apply in identifying and prioritising children for assessment; whether private providers will continue to be commissioned to provide assessments under the initiative; and the number of children awaiting an AON nationally. [71866/26]
308. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of funded but unfilled posts for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, nurses and midwives within HSE Dublin and south-east; the breakdown for services in south Tipperary where available; the number of suitably qualified candidates currently awaiting appointment from recruitment panels for these disciplines; and if any appointments are being delayed or prevented because of recruitment or financial controls. [71183/26]
156. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken under the Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining to address circumstances where workers have chosen trade union representation but an employer declines to engage in collective bargaining or recognise that representation; if he is satisfied that the voluntary framework is sufficient to deliver a meaningful increase in collective bargaining coverage; if specific criteria or benchmarks have been established for assessing the effectiveness of that approach; and if legislation will be considered where voluntary engagement does not deliver progress. [71181/26]
155. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if, in the context of the Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining 2026–2030, he intends to introduce measures to provide trade unions with reasonable access to workplaces for the purposes of communicating with and representing workers; the current status of discussions with ICTU and Ibec on this matter; the timeframe for their conclusion; and if he will consider legislation should agreement not be reached. [71182/26]
56. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the work of the interdepartmental working group established to examine the racing of horse-drawn vehicles on public roads; the progress made to address the serious animal welfare concerns associated with the practice; whether the group is examining the measures required to prohibit racing of all horse drawn vehicles on public roads; and when recommendations are expected. [64137/26]
465. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to PQ63901/26, the cumulative cost to the Exchequer, on a week-by-week basis, of the interim arrangement for the provision of coronial post-mortem examinations at UHW by locum pathologists since the arrangement commenced on 1 Jan 2026; and, if he maintains that disclosure of these aggregate expenditure figures is commercially sensitive, to set out in detail the precise basis on which the disclosure of public expenditure already incurred would prejudice the commercial interests of the State or any contracting party, including the nature of the prejudice anticipated. [70556/26]
457. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fast chargers installed in Garda stations. [70446/26]