110. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Education and Youth if flexibility will be afforded to schools that missed the Summer Programme application deadline due to the extremely limited timeframe provided (details supplied); the rationale for this timeframe; when schools can expect definitive clarification in order that they can plan with certainty; if consideration is being given to reopening or extending the application portal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40759/26]
20. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status and future plans for the old courthouse in Tuam, County Galway (details supplied); if the building is being considered for meaningful community use or if demolition remains under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40758/26]
1022. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the equine therapy facilities that will be developed at the HSE’s Toghermore campus in Tuam, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39943/26]
1021. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions her Department is taking to address significant delays in the assessment of needs process (details supplied); the measures being taken to ensure timely assessments and prevent children from being left without essential educational and developmental supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39941/26]
176. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the work to review and replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, particularly in light of ongoing concerns regarding the criteria for the primary medical certificate; the progress made since last year toward developing a needs-based, grant led vehicle adaptation support scheme; the level of engagement between his Department and the Department of Transport on the development of the new scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39876/26]
130. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if consideration is being given to introducing a cost-escalation or inflation support mechanism for approved community projects under schemes such as the Community Centre Investment Fund and CLÁR where projects face significant increases in construction and material costs between approval and delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38264/26]
129. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if consideration is being given to establishing a dedicated annual maintenance and operational support fund for volunteer-led rural community centres in recognition of the growing cost of maintaining community infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38265/26]
923. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average length of time, by Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) and by staff grade where available, between the resignation, retirement or departure of a staff member, and the commencement in post of a replacement staff member; the number of vacant posts currently awaiting recruitment approval; the average time taken at each stage of the recruitment process including approval to recruit, advertisement, interview, panel formation, clearance and final placement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37599/26]
922. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the methodology used to determine staffing allocations within Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs); whether factors such as population growth, complexity of need, deprivation indices and waiting list pressures are incorporated into allocation decisions; and whether the current model is under review. [37598/26]
921. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether an assessment has been carried out into the impact that staffing shortages and recruitment delays within Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) are having on the ability of the State to meet its statutory obligations under the Disability Act 2005 in relation to assessment of need timelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37597/26]
229. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the updated renewable energy planning guidelines will be published; the current status of their preparation and consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37541/26]
215. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking to address the rise in anti-social behaviour on public transport, noting that Iarnród Éireann received more than a thousand reports of such incidents on its services last year; and the measures being put in place to ensure the safety of passengers and staff across rail, bus and Luas services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/26]
113. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine now that the TB action plan has come into effect, if his Department is planning a review of its implementation in light of reports of significant confusion among farmers regarding the new herd criteria, testing rules, and animal movement requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35629/26]
101. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine following the roll-out of the TB action plan, if the current compensation arrangements, including the €3,000 cap, are being reviewed to ensure that farmers are not financially disadvantaged where the market value of animals exceeds the compensation available under the new system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35630/26]
282. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide a list of all capital projects — including those delivered under LEADER, the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, CLÁR, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme and Údarás na Gaeltachta programmes which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35656/26]
274. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including further and higher education campus, ETB and research infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35661/26]
255. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including hospital, primary care centre and other health infrastructure works delivered by her Department or the HSE, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35658/26]
196. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including early years, childcare and disability infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Department, and bodies under its aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35653/26]
179. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a list of all capital projects including fishery harbour, forestry, agri-food and other infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under its aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35662/26]
158. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a list of all capital projects including Garda stations, courthouses, prison and immigration-related infrastructure delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under its aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35659/26]
112. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide a list of all capital projects including social and affordable housing, water services, heritage and local authority-led projects funded under the remit of his Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35660/26]
100. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including sports, cultural and communications infrastructure projects, funded under the remit of his Department, including under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/26]
94. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide a list of all school building, extension, refurbishment and other capital projects delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35652/26]
72. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide a list of all capital projects and programmes including those delivered through IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Fáilte Ireland which have been completed on time and within budget in GALWAY in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35654/26]
56. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/26]
49. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide a list of all capital projects and programmes funded or overseen under the remit of his Department, and bodies under its aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35646/26]
25. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including road, public transport, and active travel infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Departments, and bodies under their aegis (including the NTA, TII, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann), which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35651/26]
17. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Departments which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35649/26]
13. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide a list of all capital projects, including energy and environmental infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35650/26]
4. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Departments which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35648/26]
178. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered seeking additional funding in Budget 2027 to support the expansion of local link services into further areas, including County Galway, to enhance the frequency, capacity and accessibility of existing services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31117/26]
161. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is aware of the decision by the National Transport Authority to withdraw the 6.50 a.m. Athenry–Galway train service; if any assessment has been carried out on the impact this decision will have on commuters, students and workers who rely on early-morning public transport; if this proposal has been considered in the context of national sustainability targets and the commitment to increase public transport usage, given the importance of retaining this service to meet growing commuter demand in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31118/26]
91. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection on the possibility of extending the domiciliary care allowance eligibility age from 16 to 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29139/26]
73. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures currently being taken by his Department to address the real and increasing cost of disability for individuals and families; whether a timeline can be provided for the introduction of targeted financial supports including any plans to expand or reform the cost of disability payment; the way his Department is ensuring that supports are aligned across key life stages from early years through to adulthood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29140/26]
960. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has reviewed the level of funding provided to disability service providers with a view to supporting the development of dedicated crisis placements, so that emergency cases do not result in the cancellation of respite for other children and families [30545/26]
959. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department is taking to restore full respite services in County Galway, where families have reported that respite has been withdrawn or significantly reduced due to capacity pressures; and if she will provide a timeline for the delivery of stable, reliable respite provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30544/26]
958. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department is aware of crisis placements displacing existing respite services for children with disabilities, resulting in families losing access to essential supports; the measures being taken to ensure that crisis care and respite care are provided through separate, protected capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30543/26]
162. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department is aware of the suggested introduction of a tourism levy or ‘bed tax’ in Galway; if any national assessment has been carried out on whether such a model would be sustainable; his views on the way in which increased tourism footfall in Galway can be supported through enhanced funding for local tourism services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30505/26]
146. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reforms his Department is planning in relation to local enterprise offices; if he will outline any upcoming adjustments to their remit, structure, or supports available to SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30504/26]