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Question· writtenPQ 119asked

119. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the State's investment through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in companies operating in the illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

119. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to outline the State's investment through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund in companies operating in the illegal Israeli settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/25]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman has failed to make preliminary rulings for 500 cases that have been before the Ombudsman for over five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39432/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

108. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman has failed to make preliminary rulings for 500 cases that have been before the Ombudsman for over five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39432/25]

Question· oralPQ 105asked

105. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the OECD tax agreement and the implications for the Irish tax code and corporation tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

105. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the OECD tax agreement and the implications for the Irish tax code and corporation tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/25]

Question· oralPQ 93asked

93. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that there are mortgage prisoners with vulture funds that have seen no reduction in their interest rates despite eight consecutive interest rate reductions by the ECB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2025

93. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to reports that there are mortgage prisoners with vulture funds that have seen no reduction in their interest rates despite eight consecutive interest rate reductions by the ECB; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39746/25]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 631 of July 2025, whether any official in her Department was made aware of the former Minister of State’s commitment to a disability services provider (details supplied) after the commitment was publicly made, if so, the date on which this commitment was communicated to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38646/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 2025

314. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 631 of July 2025, whether any official in her Department was made aware of the former Minister of State’s commitment to a disability services provider (details supplied) after the commitment was publicly made, if so, the date on which this commitment was communicated to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38646/25]

Question· writtenPQ 730asked

730. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 28 May 2025, the number of people currently in prison that have previously been in State care as children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37362/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

730. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 28 May 2025, the number of people currently in prison that have previously been in State care as children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37362/25]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any financial support is available for housing extensions where household income is over the financial threshold to qualify for a sufficient local authority housing adaptation grant for disabled people to carry out necessary adaptations for disabled persons to continue to live at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2025

521. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if any financial support is available for housing extensions where household income is over the financial threshold to qualify for a sufficient local authority housing adaptation grant for disabled people to carry out necessary adaptations for disabled persons to continue to live at home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37427/25]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to change the existing electronic care note system in Donegal community hospitals; the type, and timeframe to implement a new system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36906/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

374. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to change the existing electronic care note system in Donegal community hospitals; the type, and timeframe to implement a new system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36906/25]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

192. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 20 March 2025, the total value of property that was exempt from capital acquisitions tax due to the heritage exemption each year since 2016; the total value of the underlying property; the total cost of the Exchequer since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36808/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

192. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 250 of 20 March 2025, the total value of property that was exempt from capital acquisitions tax due to the heritage exemption each year since 2016; the total value of the underlying property; the total cost of the Exchequer since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36808/25]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

191. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the relief from income tax or corporation tax in respect of expenditure on approved buildings and or approved gardens under section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in each year since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36806/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

191. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the cost to the Exchequer of the relief from income tax or corporation tax in respect of expenditure on approved buildings and or approved gardens under section 482 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 in each year since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36806/25]

Question· writtenPQ 189asked

189. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of residential properties for the purposes of the LPT that are not owned by local authorities or AHB, public bodies or exempted charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

189. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of residential properties for the purposes of the LPT that are not owned by local authorities or AHB, public bodies or exempted charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/25]

Question· writtenPQ 188asked

188. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total projected local property tax liability for 2025 excluding local authorities and approved housing bodies or any other public bodies; property tax liability for 2025 excluding rental properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

188. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total projected local property tax liability for 2025 excluding local authorities and approved housing bodies or any other public bodies; property tax liability for 2025 excluding rental properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/25]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 24 June 2025, the total number of individuals for legal entities that own more than 1,000 residential units; the total number of residential units owned by this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36793/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

187. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 24 June 2025, the total number of individuals for legal entities that own more than 1,000 residential units; the total number of residential units owned by this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36793/25]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 24 June 2025, the total number of residential unit owned by the 187 landlords with over 100 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 186 landlords with between 50 - 99 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 745 landlords with between 20 - 49 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 2,217 landlords with between 10 -19 properties each; and the total number of residential unit owned by the 10,562 landlords with between 5 - 9 properties each, in tabular form . [36792/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

186. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 300 of 24 June 2025, the total number of residential unit owned by the 187 landlords with over 100 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 186 landlords with between 50 - 99 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 745 landlords with between 20 - 49 properties each; the total number of residential unit owned by the 2,217 landlords with between 10 -19 properties each; and the total number of residential unit owned by the 10,562 landlords with between 5 - 9 properties each, in tabular form . [36792/25]

Question· writtenPQ 185asked

185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 25 June 2025, that as outlined by the NAMA annual accounts there will be no more voluntary redundancy schemes for NAMA staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36791/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

185. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 45 of 25 June 2025, that as outlined by the NAMA annual accounts there will be no more voluntary redundancy schemes for NAMA staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36791/25]

Question· writtenPQ 184asked

184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 24 June, to provide further detail on non-dividend related income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

184. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 24 June, to provide further detail on non-dividend related income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36789/25]

Question· writtenPQ 183asked

183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of registered tax collection agents; the number of accounts or advisors preparing tax returns for collection agents that is, the number of tax advisor identification numbers submitted through the collection agent registration form; the number of landlords they are operating on behalf of that is, the number of distinct tax reference numbers broken down by the number of corporate and non-corporate landlords; the number of properties broken down by residential and non-residential; the total amount of rent paid; total revenue raise; and the total revenue raised by the non-resident landlord withholding tax, in tabular form. [36788/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

183. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the total number of registered tax collection agents; the number of accounts or advisors preparing tax returns for collection agents that is, the number of tax advisor identification numbers submitted through the collection agent registration form; the number of landlords they are operating on behalf of that is, the number of distinct tax reference numbers broken down by the number of corporate and non-corporate landlords; the number of properties broken down by residential and non-residential; the total amount of rent paid; total revenue raise; and the total revenue raised by the non-resident landlord withholding tax, in tabular form. [36788/25]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Minister for housing to ensure that HAP can resume the practice of issuing a tax certificate for a 20% deduction to meet the requirements of the non-resident landlord withholding tax for landlords based in the North of Ireland renting a property in the South to a HAP tenant rather than requiring them to engage a private tax collection agent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2025

182. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Minister for housing to ensure that HAP can resume the practice of issuing a tax certificate for a 20% deduction to meet the requirements of the non-resident landlord withholding tax for landlords based in the North of Ireland renting a property in the South to a HAP tenant rather than requiring them to engage a private tax collection agent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/25]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the percentage of blood tests for Letterkenny University Hospital that are outsourced from March 2024; the cost of this outsourcing during this period; the cost of doing the same percentage of blood tests in-house over the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36245/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 July 2025

224. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health the percentage of blood tests for Letterkenny University Hospital that are outsourced from March 2024; the cost of this outsourcing during this period; the cost of doing the same percentage of blood tests in-house over the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36245/25]

Question· writtenPQ 642asked

642. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any official within her Department was aware of the commitment given by a previous Minister of State, Anne Rabbitte, who publicly committed to funding of €200,000 for adult day care services and €150,000 for respite services at a disability services provider (details supplied) during a visit to the disability services provider in June 2023; if this commitment will be fulfilled; whether an official within the Department was aware of the commitment prior to or after the commitment being announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35418/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

642. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any official within her Department was aware of the commitment given by a previous Minister of State, Anne Rabbitte, who publicly committed to funding of €200,000 for adult day care services and €150,000 for respite services at a disability services provider (details supplied) during a visit to the disability services provider in June 2023; if this commitment will be fulfilled; whether an official within the Department was aware of the commitment prior to or after the commitment being announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35418/25]

Question· writtenPQ 641asked

641. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality as per her Department’s announcement in March, to clarify and outline on what date successful applicants of the children’s disability services grant will be provided funding under the grant; the amount of funding to be provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35403/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

641. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality as per her Department’s announcement in March, to clarify and outline on what date successful applicants of the children’s disability services grant will be provided funding under the grant; the amount of funding to be provided to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35403/25]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

631. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1831 of 29 April 2025, the reason for the delay in providing an answer; the reason a second parliamentary question regarding the matter has been ignored; when an answer will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35294/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

631. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1831 of 29 April 2025, the reason for the delay in providing an answer; the reason a second parliamentary question regarding the matter has been ignored; when an answer will be forthcoming; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35294/25]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the basis upon which a commercial bus operator can be covered by the free travel pass, including the main criteria that must be met by the operator; and to identify the agency, Department or Minister that is responsible for making the decision. [35509/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

515. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline the basis upon which a commercial bus operator can be covered by the free travel pass, including the main criteria that must be met by the operator; and to identify the agency, Department or Minister that is responsible for making the decision. [35509/25]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason services from a company (details supplied) are not covered by the free travel pass; whether there are plans to extend the free travel pass to this provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35508/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

514. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason services from a company (details supplied) are not covered by the free travel pass; whether there are plans to extend the free travel pass to this provider; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35508/25]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason it was decided to not proceed with the relocation of a family (details supplied) as part of the voluntary homeowners relocation scheme, despite repeated severe flooding of their home and all indications being that they would be relocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

299. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason it was decided to not proceed with the relocation of a family (details supplied) as part of the voluntary homeowners relocation scheme, despite repeated severe flooding of their home and all indications being that they would be relocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/25]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of loans issued by credit union below €2,000, to the end of March in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

273. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance the number and value of loans issued by credit union below €2,000, to the end of March in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/25]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of recommendation 11.2 of the retail banking review; if he will ensure that the recommendation is prioritised given the rise in buy-now, pay-later products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

272. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the implementation of recommendation 11.2 of the retail banking review; if he will ensure that the recommendation is prioritised given the rise in buy-now, pay-later products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35786/25]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Credit Institutions Resolution Fund levy paid by credit unions; the amount that has been collected each year by the fund since its inception, his plans for the future of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

270. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Credit Institutions Resolution Fund levy paid by credit unions; the amount that has been collected each year by the fund since its inception, his plans for the future of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35784/25]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Credit Union Stabilisation Fund levy paid by credit unions; the amount that has been collected each year by the fund since its inception; his plans for the future of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35781/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

269. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance his views on the Credit Union Stabilisation Fund levy paid by credit unions; the amount that has been collected each year by the fund since its inception; his plans for the future of the levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35781/25]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward a service level agreement between the Central Bank and the credit union movement as discussed during the Credit Union (Amendment) Act 2023 legislative process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35780/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

268. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he will bring forward a service level agreement between the Central Bank and the credit union movement as discussed during the Credit Union (Amendment) Act 2023 legislative process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35780/25]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if Revenue can provide any assistance to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal with the transfer-of-residence registration of an imported vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

262. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if Revenue can provide any assistance to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal with the transfer-of-residence registration of an imported vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/25]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the increased inconvenience placed on small businesses when paying their tax as a result of regulatory changes to the tax card payment service, which limits the amount that can be paid by Debit Card to €500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35502/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

261. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the increased inconvenience placed on small businesses when paying their tax as a result of regulatory changes to the tax card payment service, which limits the amount that can be paid by Debit Card to €500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35502/25]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the vehicle classification and VRT calculation will be reviewed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35459/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

259. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Finance if the vehicle classification and VRT calculation will be reviewed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35459/25]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government has any plans to address the shortcomings of the enhanced defective block grant scheme which continue to have a significant impact on those affected by the defective concrete blocks crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35832/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

100. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if the Government has any plans to address the shortcomings of the enhanced defective block grant scheme which continue to have a significant impact on those affected by the defective concrete blocks crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35832/25]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the urgent need for housing in Gweedore and other Gaeltacht regions in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35829/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

80. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the urgent need for housing in Gweedore and other Gaeltacht regions in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35829/25]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1314 of 29 April 2025, when letters of assurance will issue to homeowners that have had their homes remediation under the scheme; the number of letters of assurance issued and the number of homeowners awaiting a letter of assurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35145/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

272. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1314 of 29 April 2025, when letters of assurance will issue to homeowners that have had their homes remediation under the scheme; the number of letters of assurance issued and the number of homeowners awaiting a letter of assurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35145/25]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 14 May, to provide a full list of all houses and gardens that are available for public view as a condition for an exemption from capital acquisitions tax on a heritage basis, including the address, the days and times each is open to the public, any price payable for public access and the year each was opened to the public, in tabular form, as CAT legislation requires Fáilte Ireland to be provided with this data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35163/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

221. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 95 of 14 May, to provide a full list of all houses and gardens that are available for public view as a condition for an exemption from capital acquisitions tax on a heritage basis, including the address, the days and times each is open to the public, any price payable for public access and the year each was opened to the public, in tabular form, as CAT legislation requires Fáilte Ireland to be provided with this data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35163/25]

Question· oralPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total number of eligible applicants to the grassroots music venue supports scheme who met necessary criteria to avail of the scheme; the geographical distribution of the successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

149. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total number of eligible applicants to the grassroots music venue supports scheme who met necessary criteria to avail of the scheme; the geographical distribution of the successful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34899/25]