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Question· writtenPQ 339asked

339. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider reforms to the means test for SUSI grants to include significant financial commitments such as mortgage and rent costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50073/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

339. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider reforms to the means test for SUSI grants to include significant financial commitments such as mortgage and rent costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50073/26]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

90. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on her position in relation to the human rights abuses by the Taliban in Afghanistan; the humanitarian aid measures she provided to people in Afghanistan; the assistance she has discussed at an EU level for those fleeing the regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50129/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

90. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to report on her position in relation to the human rights abuses by the Taliban in Afghanistan; the humanitarian aid measures she provided to people in Afghanistan; the assistance she has discussed at an EU level for those fleeing the regime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50129/26]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of ongoing health and safety issues faced by a school (details supplied); and the measures her Department will take to resolve these. [49689/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

403. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of ongoing health and safety issues faced by a school (details supplied); and the measures her Department will take to resolve these. [49689/26]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to the fishing and aquaculture registered vessel fuel support scheme, if he will clarify whether the purpose of the scheme is to offset fuel costs already borne by fishing vessel owners or to offset current and future fuel costs; if guidelines are issued to beneficiaries of the scheme, outlining that share fishers working on the eligible vessels and who bear a share of high cost of fuel should benefit equitably from the proceeds of the scheme; where share fishers are excluded from benefiting equitably from the proceeds of the scheme, the way in which they seek remedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48565/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

382. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regard to the fishing and aquaculture registered vessel fuel support scheme, if he will clarify whether the purpose of the scheme is to offset fuel costs already borne by fishing vessel owners or to offset current and future fuel costs; if guidelines are issued to beneficiaries of the scheme, outlining that share fishers working on the eligible vessels and who bear a share of high cost of fuel should benefit equitably from the proceeds of the scheme; where share fishers are excluded from benefiting equitably from the proceeds of the scheme, the way in which they seek remedy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48565/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will raise the heavy repression against those peacefully protesting against the G7 summit which included the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, kettling, and physical attacks by the Swiss police with the Swiss government; if she is concerned about the right of protest in Switzerland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

107. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will raise the heavy repression against those peacefully protesting against the G7 summit which included the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, kettling, and physical attacks by the Swiss police with the Swiss government; if she is concerned about the right of protest in Switzerland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she will take to ensure there is a childcare place for all who need it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47543/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

71. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she will take to ensure there is a childcare place for all who need it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47543/26]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to report on engagements she has had with other departments in relation to the review of the Disability Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47541/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

60. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to report on engagements she has had with other departments in relation to the review of the Disability Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47541/26]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has considered a model of childcare based on direct public provision to ensure access, affordability for families and quality pay and conditions for staff in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47544/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

8. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has considered a model of childcare based on direct public provision to ensure access, affordability for families and quality pay and conditions for staff in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47544/26]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason an organisation was excluded from funding in May 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46450/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

544. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason an organisation was excluded from funding in May 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46450/26]

Question· writtenPQ 456asked

456. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions on partners staying in maternity hospitals is acceptable; if exceptions will be considered for difficult births or for other issues; if she will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

456. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if her Department has assessed the impact of overnight partner restrictions on postnatal anxiety, depression, breastfeeding, dignity, safety and maternal wellbeing; her views on whether blanket overnight restrictions on partners staying in maternity hospitals is acceptable; if exceptions will be considered for difficult births or for other issues; if she will consider a national standard for family-centred postnatal care, including overnight partner support where the mother requests it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46440/26]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1596 of 9 June 2026, if flexibility in terms of the eligibility for the ECCE scheme will be shown in the case of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46456/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

430. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1596 of 9 June 2026, if flexibility in terms of the eligibility for the ECCE scheme will be shown in the case of the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46456/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he will require petrol/diesel cars that are being scrapped under the ICE2EV scheme to have a valid NCT certificate; if so, the logic for this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

271. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he will require petrol/diesel cars that are being scrapped under the ICE2EV scheme to have a valid NCT certificate; if so, the logic for this provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to legislate against certain aspects of school admission polices (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

195. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to legislate against certain aspects of school admission polices (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44771/26]

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to report on his engagements with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the upcoming Nations’ League fixtures with Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44836/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

66. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to report on his engagements with an organisation (details supplied) in relation to the upcoming Nations’ League fixtures with Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44836/26]

Question· writtenPQ 205asked

205. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1951 of 19 December 2025, if it has been brought to her attention that a matter (details supplied) has not still not been resolved; the measures she will take to ensure they are receiving adequate care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44315/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2026

205. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1951 of 19 December 2025, if it has been brought to her attention that a matter (details supplied) has not still not been resolved; the measures she will take to ensure they are receiving adequate care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44315/26]

Bill· Public2026/80current

Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2026

BIll entitled an Act to prohibit U.S. military aircraft, or civil aircraft carrying munitions of war, from landing in the State.

Question· writtenPQ 2498asked

2498. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to reconsider the funding priorities stated in the current Research Ireland Strategy given concerns that have been raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

2498. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to reconsider the funding priorities stated in the current Research Ireland Strategy given concerns that have been raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2057asked

2057. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the levels of staffing for community public health services in the Dublin 15 area; to report on whether all newborn children are receiving timely developmental checks; if all new parents are receiving their appropriate number of visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42500/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

2057. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health the levels of staffing for community public health services in the Dublin 15 area; to report on whether all newborn children are receiving timely developmental checks; if all new parents are receiving their appropriate number of visits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42500/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1988asked

1988. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2146 of 8 September 2025, when a reply will be expected for the persons qualification recognition application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42075/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1988. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2146 of 8 September 2025, when a reply will be expected for the persons qualification recognition application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42075/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1596asked

1596. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a child who misses the age deadline by one day could be considered for the ECCE programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42577/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1596. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a child who misses the age deadline by one day could be considered for the ECCE programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42577/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1571asked

1571. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla or any State body maintains oversight where safeguarding concerns identified within one early years setting may be relevant to a person subsequently seeking employment in another setting; the way in which children are protected in circumstances where concerns may not follow an individual between employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1571. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Tusla or any State body maintains oversight where safeguarding concerns identified within one early years setting may be relevant to a person subsequently seeking employment in another setting; the way in which children are protected in circumstances where concerns may not follow an individual between employers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1570asked

1570. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Garda vetting is considered by her Department to be a sufficient standalone safeguarding measure for individuals working with children; the additional safeguards that exist to assess ongoing suitability once an individual is employed within the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1570. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether Garda vetting is considered by her Department to be a sufficient standalone safeguarding measure for individuals working with children; the additional safeguards that exist to assess ongoing suitability once an individual is employed within the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1569asked

1569. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any system currently exists for the ongoing monitoring of individuals working with children after Garda vetting has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1569. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any system currently exists for the ongoing monitoring of individuals working with children after Garda vetting has been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1525asked

1525. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current process Greyhound Racing Ireland undertakes when a welfare complaint is raised around greyhounds in the racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1525. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current process Greyhound Racing Ireland undertakes when a welfare complaint is raised around greyhounds in the racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1524asked

1524. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current process used by Greyhound Racing Ireland to ensure its welfare staff are sufficiently qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44010/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1524. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current process used by Greyhound Racing Ireland to ensure its welfare staff are sufficiently qualified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44010/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1505asked

1505. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prevent the over-breeding of horses for the horse-racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43006/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1505. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prevent the over-breeding of horses for the horse-racing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43006/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1504asked

1504. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure if his Department licences an abattoir operator, that this facility operates to the highest, most transparent standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43005/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1504. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to ensure if his Department licences an abattoir operator, that this facility operates to the highest, most transparent standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43005/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1065asked

1065. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planned winding up of the Pyrite Board the number of houses rated ‘DCR1 with progression’ which were refused remediation by the Pyrite Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1065. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planned winding up of the Pyrite Board the number of houses rated ‘DCR1 with progression’ which were refused remediation by the Pyrite Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1064asked

1064. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planned winding up of the Pyrite Board, the number of houses remediated following a rating of ‘DCR1 with progression’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42355/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1064. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to the planned winding up of the Pyrite Board, the number of houses remediated following a rating of ‘DCR1 with progression’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42355/26]