605. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of complaints received from importers, customs agents and freight handlers regarding delays in plant health inspections and clearance procedures at Dublin Airport in each of the past five years; the principal issues raised; and if he will provide details of the actions taken in response. [52985/26]
604. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of agricultural inspectors assigned to Dublin Airport Border Control Post on a daily basis; the number of days during the past three years on which staffing levels were reduced due to training events or other operational reasons;and the contingency measures that are put in place to prevent delays to importers during such periods. [52984/26]
603. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if guidance exists for inspectors dealing with consignments of perishable goods where a replacement phytosanitary certificate has been issued and is in transit, but the original document has not yet arrived; and if he will provide details of any discretionary arrangements available in such circumstances. [52983/26]
602. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of fresh cut flower consignments rejected, destroyed or refused entry at Dublin Airport due to documentation errors in each of the past five years; the most common reasons for rejection; his views on the measures being taken to reduce avoidable losses to importers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52982/26]
601. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average processing time for inspections and clearance of fresh cut flower imports at Dublin Airport Border Control Post in each of the past five years; the number of consignments delayed beyond 24 hours during that period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52981/26]
600. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legal basis for the continued requirement for original hard-copy phytosanitary certificates for imported plant products entering Ireland; whether electronic phytosanitary certificates are accepted in other EU member states; and if his Department will examine the wider adoption of electronic certification systems to reduce delays for importers of perishable goods. [52980/26]
252. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an assessment has been undertaken of the impact of import delays and regulatory processing times at ports and airports on small and medium sized enterprises importing perishable products; the supports available to affected businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52978/26]
149. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if minimum welfare facilities, including public toilet facilities, are available for drivers collecting cargo from Dublin Airport; whether any complaints have been received regarding the adequacy of such facilities; and his plans to improve services for freight operators. [53108/26]
132. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has assessed concerns raised by importers and freight operators regarding delays in cargo handling and collection times at Dublin Airport; whether any review has been undertaken of cargo operations and infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52979/26]
326. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints relating to anti-social behaviour involving e-scooters in Ballinrobe, County Mayo since May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52423/26]
325. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide details of Garda resources assigned to Ballinrobe; the number of Garda members currently assigned to the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52422/26]
324. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures An Garda Síochána is taking to enforce legislation relating to the use of e-scooters by persons under the legal age requirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52421/26]
323. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of incidents involving the illegal use of e-scooters reported to An Garda Síochána in County Mayo in each of the past three years; the number of fixed penalty notices issued and e-scooters seized during this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52420/26]
238. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the assessment that has been conducted regarding the road safety risks associated with e-scooters being operated on footpaths and public roads by underage users; whether additional enforcement measures are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52426/26]
772. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); if this case can be reviewed with a view to securing an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51123/26]
716. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who are taking or have taken cases against the State alleging that their unborn baby was wrongfully diagnosed and subsequently aborted; the number of claims notified to the State Claims Agency; the number of cases that are ongoing; and the number of cases which have been settled. [50857/26]
715. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the total number of adverse incidents reported to the State Claims Agency which related to the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 in each of the years since the law was enacted, and to date in 2026; if details will be provided of the outcomes of claims taken against the State in relation to the Act; the number of claims settled or ongoing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50856/26]
714. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the total number of adverse incidents reported through the national incident management system in each of the past ten years; if a breakdown can be provided on the number of these incidents that resulted in death, disability, incapacity; and the number of incidents that were severe, moderate and mild, in tabular form. [50855/26]
713. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the amount paid out in medical compensation in Ireland in each of the past ten years; and if a regional hospital, HSE, CHO area breakdown can be provided on that figure. [50854/26]
712. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of cancelled hospital appointments in Ireland in each of the past ten years, by hospital breakdown, in tabular form. [50853/26]
711. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of agency nurses employed to work in HSE hospitals in each of the past ten years, by hospital, in tabular form. [50852/26]
710. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the number of surgeries cancelled in Ireland in each of the past ten years; and if a breakdown by hospital can be provided on this figure, in tabular form. [50851/26]
114. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether her Department has carried out an assessment of the humanitarian needs arising from the earthquakes that struck north central Venezuela on 24 June 2026; whether Ireland will provide emergency humanitarian funding through Irish Aid to support medical assistance, emergency shelter, food, clean water, sanitation services and other life saving relief efforts; whether Ireland is engaging with the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), and other international partners regarding the response. [51665/26]
113. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether Ireland intends to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes of 24 June 2026; the nature and value of assistance being considered or provided through Irish Aid; whether support will be channelled through the United Nations, and networks (details supplied) or other humanitarian partners. [51664/26]
559. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when an apprentice who completed phase two in February 2025 (details supplied) and has remained in phase three for well over a year can expect to be called to the next phase of the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship. [50539/26]
558. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship that are awaiting progression to the next phase; the average waiting time involved; and the number who have been waiting longer than the expected timeframe. [50538/26]
557. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the additional measures that are planned; and when those measures are expected to reduce waiting times. [50537/26]
556. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the ongoing delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; the reasons for those delays; the actions being taken to restore normal progression through the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50535/26]
555. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprentices that are currently awaiting progression to the next phase of the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, and the average waiting time involved. [50534/26]
554. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps that are currently in place to address delays in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and to ensure that apprentices can progress through each phase within the expected timeframe. [50533/26]
553. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the average length of time it is currently taking to complete the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship, compared with the intended duration of the programme. [50532/26]
552. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the delays affecting apprentices in the refrigeration and air conditioning apprenticeship; and the reasons for those delays. [50531/26]
481. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has received complaints or concerns regarding the communication practices of a service (details supplied) in relation to service users and staff; and if oversight mechanisms will be strengthened to ensure transparency in publicly funded services. [50501/26]
480. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of any other counselling service in County Mayo offering a seven-day, 9am–9pm model similar to a service (details supplied); and if not, the plans to provide equivalent accessible services. [50500/26]
479. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the immediate actions that can be taken to prevent a gap in service provision in County Mayo following 30 June; whether emergency or interim supports will be put in place; and if she will urgently engage with the HSE and a service (details supplied) to secure continuity of care. [50499/26]
478. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the basis on which a service (details supplied) has been permitted to continue operating until September; whether there is a longer-term plan for this service; and if similar temporary measures could be applied to restore services in Mayo. [50498/26]
477. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether any proposals from local stakeholders, including public representatives, counsellors, and community groups, to retain a service (details supplied) were considered; whether the HSE engaged with these stakeholders; and the reason these proposals did not result in a continuation of services. [50497/26]
476. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the funding provided to a service (details supplied) in 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026; whether additional funding options were explored to prevent the closure of the Castlebar service and if further funding or supports can be made available to restore the service. [50496/26]
475. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether concerns have been raised with the HSE regarding governance, communication, and decision making within a service (details supplied); whether the HSE has sought clarification from the board of the service in relation to these matters; and if any conditions are attached to current or future funding. [50495/26]
474. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on the potential widening of inequalities in access to mental health services between rural counties such as Mayo and urban centres; and the steps she will take to ensure equitable access to timely mental health supports across all regions. [50494/26]
473. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the alternative counselling and psychotherapy supports available in County Mayo for individuals currently accessing a service (details supplied); the current waiting times for these services; and whether she is satisfied that there is sufficient capacity to meet demand following the closure. [50493/26]
472. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether an impact assessment has been carried out regarding the closure of a service (details supplied), specifically, the impact on service users in rural parts of County Mayo, including Achill, Erris, and Blacksod; and if not, if such an assessment will now be undertaken as a matter of urgency. [50492/26]
471. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason a service (details supplied) is closing while its Galway service has been permitted to continue on a temporary basis; whether the HSE was involved in this decision; and if any criteria or assessment informed the differential treatment of services in Mayo and Galway. [50491/26]
470. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the imminent closure of a service (details supplied) in Castlebar, County Mayo on 30 June 2026; the engagement her Department or the HSE have had regarding this closure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50744/26]
386. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address concerns regarding the lack of continuity and coordination of services for children with additional needs, particularly in relation to CDNT (Children's Disability Network Teams), including delays in access to services such as speech and language therapy, long waiting lists for assessments and therapies, the absence of effective handover between services and the impact this is having on school readiness and educational progression. [50398/26]
306. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth to acknowledge the financial burden on families who are paying privately for essential services (such as speech and language therapy), and whether additional supports can be provided where HSE services are not meeting demand. [50400/26]
305. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the early intervention supports being provided; and the additional measures that are planned to ensure timely access to assessments (including psychological assessments) and supports for children awaiting school placements. [50399/26]
304. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of places available in special schools in County Mayo, including projected intake for September 2026 and September 2027; the number of applications that have been received for these places; the number of children without a confirmed placement for the upcoming academic year; and the measures being taken to expand capacity where demand exceeds supply. [50397/26]