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Valuation (Amendment) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 April 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Valuation Act 2001 in order to provide that property occupied for the provision of early childhood care and education, where such is provided either otherwise than for profit or subject to Core Funding and caps on all provision at Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE Programme) rates, and property consisting wholly or partly of a building, which is used partly as a dwelling to a significant extent and occupied for childminding services, should not be rateable; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Taoiseach whether consideration is being given, as part of preparations for future census questionnaires, to expanding the information collected in relation to intellectual disability in order to provide more robust anonymised data to support strategic planning across Government departments, including the HSE, the Department of Education and Youth, the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. [58775/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

26. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Taoiseach whether consideration is being given, as part of preparations for future census questionnaires, to expanding the information collected in relation to intellectual disability in order to provide more robust anonymised data to support strategic planning across Government departments, including the HSE, the Department of Education and Youth, the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. [58775/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Taoiseach whether the Central Statistics Office has engaged with disability representative organisations, the HSE or relevant Government departments regarding the adequacy of census data on people with intellectual disabilities for long-term service planning; whether any review of the disability questions is planned ahead of the next census. [58776/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

27. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Taoiseach whether the Central Statistics Office has engaged with disability representative organisations, the HSE or relevant Government departments regarding the adequacy of census data on people with intellectual disabilities for long-term service planning; whether any review of the disability questions is planned ahead of the next census. [58776/26]

Question· writtenPQ 94asked

94. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Affairs the amount of official development assistance allocated to programmes in 2025 and 2026, by country and programme where available; the proportion this represents of Ireland's total official development assistance budget; the additional assistance planned for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59134/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

94. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Affairs the amount of official development assistance allocated to programmes in 2025 and 2026, by country and programme where available; the proportion this represents of Ireland's total official development assistance budget; the additional assistance planned for the remainder of 2026 and in 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59134/26]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and location of Irish embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions currently in operation; the number of staff employed at each mission, broken down by diplomatic, administrative and locally engaged staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59135/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

95. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number and location of Irish embassies, consulates and other diplomatic missions currently in operation; the number of staff employed at each mission, broken down by diplomatic, administrative and locally engaged staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59135/26]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he will review the current SEAI grant supports for rooftop solar installations with a view to introducing multi-year funding certainty and increasing grant levels for larger rooftop projects, particularly on farm buildings, warehouses, shopping centres and supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59062/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

244. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he will review the current SEAI grant supports for rooftop solar installations with a view to introducing multi-year funding certainty and increasing grant levels for larger rooftop projects, particularly on farm buildings, warehouses, shopping centres and supermarkets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59062/26]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the Strategic Framework for the Transformation of the Defence Forces; the measures completed to date; those currently underway; the expected timeline for the remaining measures; the impact of the programme on Defence Forces operational capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59136/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

300. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the Strategic Framework for the Transformation of the Defence Forces; the measures completed to date; those currently underway; the expected timeline for the remaining measures; the impact of the programme on Defence Forces operational capability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59136/26]

Question· writtenPQ 301asked

301. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken by her Department to protect critical subsea infrastructure, including undersea communications cables and energy interconnectors, within Ireland's maritime area; any additional capabilities planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59137/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

301. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken by her Department to protect critical subsea infrastructure, including undersea communications cables and energy interconnectors, within Ireland's maritime area; any additional capabilities planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59137/26]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

302. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into operational planning, intelligence analysis and cybersecurity activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

302. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces are incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into operational planning, intelligence analysis and cybersecurity activities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency response fund exists to support local authorities where isolated infrastructure failures, including road collapses, bridge damage, drainage failures or other unforeseen events, require immediate intervention outside the normal roads programme; the amount allocated under such a fund in each of the past five years by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59056/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

343. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency response fund exists to support local authorities where isolated infrastructure failures, including road collapses, bridge damage, drainage failures or other unforeseen events, require immediate intervention outside the normal roads programme; the amount allocated under such a fund in each of the past five years by local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59056/26]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on future levels of grant assistance available for the purchase of electric vehicles; the plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

344. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on future levels of grant assistance available for the purchase of electric vehicles; the plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59060/26]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by Government to increase the number of electric buses in operation across the State; the proportion of the public bus fleet currently powered by electricity; and the plans to increase charging facilities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59061/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

345. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken by Government to increase the number of electric buses in operation across the State; the proportion of the public bus fleet currently powered by electricity; and the plans to increase charging facilities for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59061/26]

Question· writtenPQ 626asked

626. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to introducing specific regulations or public awareness measures in relation to high-powered e-bike conversion kits that exceed the legal specifications for electrically assisted pedal cycles, including engagement with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority regarding enforcement and public education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59028/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

626. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to introducing specific regulations or public awareness measures in relation to high-powered e-bike conversion kits that exceed the legal specifications for electrically assisted pedal cycles, including engagement with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority regarding enforcement and public education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59028/26]

Question· writtenPQ 627asked

627. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59029/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

627. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and reliability for motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59029/26]

Question· writtenPQ 629asked

629. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency funding scheme exists to support local authorities in carrying out urgent or emergency repairs to damaged road and bridge infrastructure; the funding allocated under such a scheme in each of the past five years, by local authority in Connaught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59031/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

629. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport whether a dedicated emergency funding scheme exists to support local authorities in carrying out urgent or emergency repairs to damaged road and bridge infrastructure; the funding allocated under such a scheme in each of the past five years, by local authority in Connaught; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59031/26]

Question· writtenPQ 630asked

630. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for emergency funding relating to regional and local road infrastructure received from Galway County Council in each of the past five years; the number approved; the value of each application and approval; the average processing time for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

630. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications for emergency funding relating to regional and local road infrastructure received from Galway County Council in each of the past five years; the number approved; the value of each application and approval; the average processing time for such applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59032/26]

Question· writtenPQ 631asked

631. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport how annual regional and local road funding allocations to local authorities are calculated; whether the scale of County Galway's road network and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities are adequately reflected in the current funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

631. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport how annual regional and local road funding allocations to local authorities are calculated; whether the scale of County Galway's road network and infrastructure maintenance responsibilities are adequately reflected in the current funding model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59033/26]

Question· writtenPQ 633asked

633. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress made to date on the western rail corridor; the status of all planned phases of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59035/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

633. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress made to date on the western rail corridor; the status of all planned phases of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59035/26]

Question· writtenPQ 634asked

634. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the western rail corridor project, including the status of the Athenry to Claremorris section, the expected timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59036/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

634. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the western rail corridor project, including the status of the Athenry to Claremorris section, the expected timeline for delivery of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59036/26]

Question· writtenPQ 662asked

662. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assess the impact that the current help to buy scheme eligibility criteria are having on the delivery of one-off rural housing by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

662. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will assess the impact that the current help to buy scheme eligibility criteria are having on the delivery of one-off rural housing by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

663. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration is being given to proposals that would ensure that applicants constructing homes in rural areas are not excluded from the help to buy scheme solely because the valuation of the completed dwelling exceeds the actual construction cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59050/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

663. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration is being given to proposals that would ensure that applicants constructing homes in rural areas are not excluded from the help to buy scheme solely because the valuation of the completed dwelling exceeds the actual construction cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59050/26]

Question· writtenPQ 664asked

664. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to removing actively farmed land from residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59100/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

664. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if consideration has been given to removing actively farmed land from residential zoned land tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59100/26]