60. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans to provide a dedicated funding stream to assist community and voluntary organisations in dealing with increased running costs and expenses; if consideration has, or will be given, to introducing a scheme similar to previous versions of the Local Enhancement Programme which provided such support; and the measures being considered by his Department to ensure that these costs do not undermine the continued viability and activities of community organisations. [72153/26]
135. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to reduce waiting times for assessment of need applications. [69143/26]
110. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport further to the announcement of 140 new and enhanced proposed public transport service routes for 2027, based on the information held or proposals submitted to his Department, including from the National Transport Authority as part of the 2027 Estimates and Budget process, the most up to date information available to his Department on the proposed new routes and enhancements to existing routes; the estimated associated cost to each; the anticipated delivery date or quarter for each service; and the relevant transport operator in each case, in tabular form. [71952/26]
30. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the changes, if any, he is considering to the eligibility criteria to the TAMS Scheme. [71010/26]
11. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the measures being taken by his Department to encourage farm safety and farmer well-being. [70978/26]
594. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to outline the measures being taken to reduce delays in the repayment of applications under the Cross Border Directive. [70061/26]
605. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to report on the operation of a service in a hospital (details supplied); and any cuts to the existing service that are currently envisaged. [70144/26]
266. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the progress made, and total cost to date, with respect to the upgrade of a Garda Station (details supplied). [69492/26]
265. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline plans for the renovation of a Garda station (details supplied); when the redevelopment is expected to begin; and the total amount currently earmarked for completion of the project. [69501/26]
216. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken by his Department to encourage households with solar panels to sell excess electricity back to the grid and if any phasing out or reduction in the current energy credit system is being considered. [69394/26]
136. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is considering increasing the current income limit thresholds for eligibility for social housing. [69144/26]
117. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the proposed establishment of national planning guidelines for solar energy developments. [69123/26]
339. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the assessment of a report for a school (details supplied); and if her Department can confirm that the revised documentation submitted by the school was reviewed distinct from the first documentation submitted. [67780/26]
187. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed development and introduction of safety measures on a road (details supplied). [67599/26]
635. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the floor area of a now disused building (details supplied); and the intended use of the building since its residents were relocated. [67034/26]
76. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the plans, if any, for the development of the vacant IDA sites in Fermoy, County Cork. [66902/26]
35. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the plans, if any, for the development of the vacant IDA site at Ballyadam, Carrigtwohill, County Cork. [66899/26]
960. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing time for join family long stay D-visa applications; and the measures being taken by his department to reduce processing times for such visas. [65685/26]
958. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there is consideration being given to decreasing the proposed naturalisation residency requirement increases for serving Defence Force members. [65606/26]
452. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department will explore the possibility of installing a river level gauge at a location (details supplied). [65944/26]
451. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the progress made to date with the implementation of a scheme (details supplied). [65763/26]
96. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if a further funding call is expected under the Community Climate Action Fund; and when he envisages this call to be made. [64183/26]
2542. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is considering any changes in the current residency requirements for eligibility to apply for naturalisation; if any consideration is being given to decreasing the required eligibility period for serving members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63364/26]
2072. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department is aware of the potential implications for mothers of complicated pregnancies who are applying for maternity benefit (details supplied); the plans to safeguard expectant mothers in such situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60089/26]
2008. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is considering increasing the household income limits for eligibility to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60960/26]
2005. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department is considering changes to the criteria for eligibility for a maternity benefit payment (details supplied); if there are any exceptions to this qualifying criteria such as where the applicant was unable to take up employment due to concerns for the wellbeing of the unborn child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60086/26]
1729. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the funding, if any, made available by his department to aid homeowners with the cost of removing asbestos from older properties in advance of any energy efficiency upgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60496/26]
1183. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 16 July 2026, the further progress made to date in providing the use of a green area by schools (details supplied); if this green area will be made accessible to students by the end of 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60937/26]
847. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering a review of the current capital gains tax treatment of cryptocurrency investments; whether any measures such as increasing the annual capital gains tax exemption or introducing a reduced rate of exemption for assets held over a longer period are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63715/26]
833. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department is concerned that further increases in tobacco excise duty may increase demand for cheaper, illicit tobacco products; if his Department has assessed this risk in advance of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63465/26]
832. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in light of the Health Information and Quality Authority's review of tobacco affordability, whether his department will assess the impact of tobacco excise increases on the illicit tobacco market before further increases in excise duty; and if he will make a statement on the matter [63462/26]
831. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the Department of Health or the Health Information and Quality Authority regarding its current review of tobacco affordability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63461/26]
755. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance with specific reference to the deemed disposal measure, to provide an update on the development and publication of the roadmap for the taxation of retail investment as announced in Budget 2026; whether he intends to bring forward any changes to the current deemed disposal measure as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61859/26]
302. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 471 of 9 June, to provide an update on proposals for the alternative display of paper motor tax and insurance discs under the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60321/26]
4303. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the grant funding made available by his Department to local resident's groups or organisations towards the cost of establishing community rewilding projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58946/26]
3724. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to report on the progress made to date on the development of a building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57490/26]
3723. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the proposed development of a building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57489/26]
3628. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on current works on a hospital (details supplied); when she expects these works to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57111/26]
3627. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a non-profit initiative to provide evidence-based care to patients with osteoarthritis (details supplied); the measures being taken by her Department to ensure increased funding for physiotherapists to deliver an evidence-based programme for osteoarthritis in primary care which would ensure earlier intervention and possible surgery prevention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57106/26]
2174. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of a visa application (details supplied) given the urgent need to provide family assistance in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55178/26]
1865. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the grant funding made available by his Department to resident's groups or organisations towards the cost of establishing rewilding projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58966/26]
1578. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the grant funding available to resident's groups or organisations towards the cost of establishing rewilding projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58914/26]
1193. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the status of an additional school accommodation application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55888/26]
1192. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding options available to schools to improve school access and safety for pupils through the development of a new entranceway or vehicle set down area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55887/26]
1169. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school bus escort reimbursement payment for a primary school (details supplied) in light of financial pressures faced by the school; when it is expected that full reimbursement will be received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55498/26]
1168. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is considering changes to the method of payment for school bus escorts, given the financial pressures the current model places on primary schools to pay and receive retrospective reimbursement; the measures being taken by her Department to mitigate such financial challenges faced by primary schools; if earlier full reimbursement payments ahead of the school year are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55497/26]
1049. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on an employment permit appeal application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57488/26]