44. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of Irish Rail's reduction in capacity on the Maynooth train service to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22663/25]
35. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport to address the significant delays to Kildare north train services due to issues at level crossings on the Maynooth line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22662/25]
271. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21812/25]
210. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding the Government's response to the recent US tariffs on the EU; the details of the supports being considered for affected sectors. [17215/25]
152. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of schools in county Kildare that are now eligible to receive hot school meals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21686/25]
139. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to reform the disability allowance payment to remove the current means test for the payment, in line with Programme for Government commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21687/25]
78. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide targeted supports for workers impacted by job cuts at a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21689/25]
274. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will meet with higher and further education institutions that are not defined as a designated institution under the Higher Education Authority Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21711/25]
266. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health her plans to increase medical card income limits; and if she will consider adjusting the thresholds in line with increases in social welfare rates to prevent those with long-term chronic conditions from losing eligibility. [21665/25]
60. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the strategies being pursued to protect and strengthen Ireland's competitiveness, in light of escalating U.S. tariffs. [20972/25]
2297. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for introducing a standardised breast density measurement within the BreastCheck Screening Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20137/25]
2016. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on a person awaiting a speech and language therapy in-person appointment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18779/25]
1956. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her views on the Government's approach to creating a more inclusive society for the autistic community in light of the recent World Autism Day. [17216/25]
1855. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of need will be carried out for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19713/25]
1799. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans to ensure continuity of support following the expiry of the accommodation recognition payment scheme in March 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18778/25]
1798. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans to introduce paid miscarriage leave as a standalone support, independent of sick leave entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18777/25]
1590. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice the current and expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19904/25]
1521. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Justice the status regarding a visa application (details supplied); the expected timeline for when this application will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/25]
1484. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on extending the widowed parent tax credit beyond five years; his further views on extending financial supports for widows and widowers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21180/25]
1395. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reply to correspondence regarding means testing of the carer’s allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18765/25]
1394. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection for a proposed timeline for reviewing the carer’s allowance means test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18764/25]
1393. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on the additional costs of disability for older people aged 65 years and over; if consideration has been given to extending the proposed annual cost of disability payment to those on the State pension with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18763/25]
786. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education the number of special classes for children with intellectual disabilities in each primary school in Kildare north; the number of available spaces for children with intellectual disabilities in primary schools in Kildare north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18762/25]
785. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education her plans to review the criteria for awarding incremental credit for primary and secondary school teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18761/25]
784. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education if shed will consider providing an additional bus service to transport students from Maynooth, County Kildare to two primary schools (details supplied), as the current bus services are at full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18760/25]
783. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education her plans on expanding the school bus routes currently serving Kildare north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18759/25]
782. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education when school transport will be made available to a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18758/25]
779. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil den Aire Oideachais an féidir léi a dheimhniú go bhfágfar an scrúdú cainte Gaeilge don Ardteist i mbliain a 6, ar scrúdú é atá seanbhunaithe, mar atá sé faoi láthair, chun a chinntiú go mbeidh tosaíocht ag an nGaeilge labhartha go deireadh na sraithe sinsearaí. [18742/25]
540. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport his views on introducing financial supports for those training to become approved driving instructors given high associated fees and delays in driving test availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21181/25]
370. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the current wait times at driving test centres in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/25]
369. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the average wait times and the number of people on waiting lists for driving tests in each testing centre in Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18766/25]
157. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the expected timeline for reducing the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the national childcare scheme, as outlined in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20977/25]
136. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current capacity of childcare services in Kildare north; her plans to increase the number of childcare facilities in Kildare north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20976/25]
163. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance if he considers that the deemed disposable rule is a disincentive to investment; if he plans any changes in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18240/25]
110. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the strength of the permanent Defence Force as of 31 March 2025 or the latest date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17830/25]
65. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications his plans to address the anticipated surge in electricity demand, as outlined in EirGrid’s most recent assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18018/25]
24. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the position regarding the private wires policy framework, in line with the Programme for Government commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18019/25]
92. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is supportive of the provisions of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18027/25]
612. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to review the eligibility criteria for the housing assistance payment scheme, particularly in cases where a family surpasses the income threshold due to receiving a carer’s benefit allowance for a child with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16795/25]
485. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education to address the critical gap in the education system for students with additional educational needs who are unable to complete the traditional Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied programmes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16797/25]
484. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education her plans to address the pay disparity between special needs assistants (SNAs) and non-SNAs for supervising State exams, a practice that appears discriminatory and contrary to the principles of equity within the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16796/25]
386. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to update the flood risk map in an area in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16800/25]
367. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance how he will be exploring opportunities to enhance the Irish Stock Exchange as a vital source of equity and growth for indigenous businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17418/25]
366. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance how he proposes to work closely with the Irish Stock Exchange to ensure future growth, focusing particularly on small-to-medium-sized fast-growing companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17417/25]
351. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance to address the difficulties homeowners have in obtaining affordable home insurance due to perceived flood risks in an area in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16799/25]
350. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that insurance companies use accurate flood risk data during risk assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16798/25]
167. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education how her Department is supporting second-level schools to prepare students for rapid technological advances, such as artificial intelligence and digital literacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17204/25]
138. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education the measures her Department has taken and will take to make the education system more inclusive for children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17205/25]