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Question· writtenPQ 2008asked

2008. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to consider the way in which greater support can be provided to persons acting as a carer for a family member while also working full time. [56783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2008. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to consider the way in which greater support can be provided to persons acting as a carer for a family member while also working full time. [56783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 382asked

382. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to address the policy anomaly whereby someone with less working years can receive a higher rate of State pension due to the yearly average approach (details supplied). [54458/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

382. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to address the policy anomaly whereby someone with less working years can receive a higher rate of State pension due to the yearly average approach (details supplied). [54458/26]

Question· writtenPQ 380asked

380. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the legislation to allow public services cards to be accepted as a form of identification when engaging with financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54416/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

380. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the legislation to allow public services cards to be accepted as a form of identification when engaging with financial institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54416/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a new building for a second level CETB Gaelcholáiste in Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54449/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

319. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on a new building for a second level CETB Gaelcholáiste in Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54449/26]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approvals on the mortgage allowance scheme by social housing tenants who are purchasing private homes, in 2023, 2024 and 2025. [53143/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

405. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of approvals on the mortgage allowance scheme by social housing tenants who are purchasing private homes, in 2023, 2024 and 2025. [53143/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to address the anomaly whereby people on occupational pensions are subject to USC as opposed to State pensioners who are not (details supplied); if a waiver up to the limit of the State pension should apply to those on occupational pensions; and the estimated cost of introducing such a waiver. [53614/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

220. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to address the anomaly whereby people on occupational pensions are subject to USC as opposed to State pensioners who are not (details supplied); if a waiver up to the limit of the State pension should apply to those on occupational pensions; and the estimated cost of introducing such a waiver. [53614/26]

Question· writtenPQ 459asked

459. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to improve regulation on vaping and nicotine products and to consider the points made on public health grounds (details supplied). [52520/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

459. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on plans to improve regulation on vaping and nicotine products and to consider the points made on public health grounds (details supplied). [52520/26]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the dental school screening programme; if such an initiative is in place in all national schools across the State; the number of checks should be carried out for each pupil over the course of their primary school years; if targets are in place; if so, if they been achieved; where and the reason the targeted number of checks have not been achieved; if she will provide detailed information on the provision of the service in the south-west region.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48146/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

389. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the dental school screening programme; if such an initiative is in place in all national schools across the State; the number of checks should be carried out for each pupil over the course of their primary school years; if targets are in place; if so, if they been achieved; where and the reason the targeted number of checks have not been achieved; if she will provide detailed information on the provision of the service in the south-west region.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48146/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on the new 83 bed paediatric wing at Cork University Hospital; and the estimated timeline for construction and completion. [52170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

150. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health to provide a full update on the new 83 bed paediatric wing at Cork University Hospital; and the estimated timeline for construction and completion. [52170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on recruitment of members of An Garda Síochána; and to set out his recruitment targets for the remaining years of this Government, for both members and civilian staff. [49765/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2026

32. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on recruitment of members of An Garda Síochána; and to set out his recruitment targets for the remaining years of this Government, for both members and civilian staff. [49765/26]

Question· writtenPQ 287asked

287. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on outstanding awards under the current public sector pay agreement; the total estimated value of pay increases agreed but not yet paid to public servants; the type of public servants impacted; and the reasons for delays in honouring these agreements. [49011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

287. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on outstanding awards under the current public sector pay agreement; the total estimated value of pay increases agreed but not yet paid to public servants; the type of public servants impacted; and the reasons for delays in honouring these agreements. [49011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the total number of bus services/journeys cancelled in 2025 and to date in 2026 for each bus route operating in Cork city and county, by each route, such as route 220 Carrigaline-Ballincollig, route 223 and so on; and the penalties imposed on Bus Éireann for its failure to provide these services. [48769/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

167. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the total number of bus services/journeys cancelled in 2025 and to date in 2026 for each bus route operating in Cork city and county, by each route, such as route 220 Carrigaline-Ballincollig, route 223 and so on; and the penalties imposed on Bus Éireann for its failure to provide these services. [48769/26]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

334. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that have been refurbished under the repair and lease scheme in each local authority area to date. [48572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

334. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of properties that have been refurbished under the repair and lease scheme in each local authority area to date. [48572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 209asked

209. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will consider reviewing the process widowed parents (details supplied) need to go through when renewing their child’s passport, where they are required to repeatedly submit death certificates and sworn affidavits every time their child’s passport is renewed; and if she will consider introducing a once off verification system where bereavement documents only need to be submitted once. [48399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

209. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will consider reviewing the process widowed parents (details supplied) need to go through when renewing their child’s passport, where they are required to repeatedly submit death certificates and sworn affidavits every time their child’s passport is renewed; and if she will consider introducing a once off verification system where bereavement documents only need to be submitted once. [48399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 95asked

95. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications made under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund; the breakdown of applications from each local authority area; the overall amount of funding sought; and when allocations are expected to be announced.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

95. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications made under the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund; the breakdown of applications from each local authority area; the overall amount of funding sought; and when allocations are expected to be announced.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48094/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of recent HSA data showing that 40% of workplace fatalities involve the self-employed, will expand the existing foundational ETB modules funded under the EIST programme to include specific, machine-certified safety modules (such as commercial woodchipper and advanced chainsaw tickets) to meet the real-world safety needs of Ireland's estimated 10,000 independent landscaping contractors. [48038/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

340. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in light of recent HSA data showing that 40% of workplace fatalities involve the self-employed, will expand the existing foundational ETB modules funded under the EIST programme to include specific, machine-certified safety modules (such as commercial woodchipper and advanced chainsaw tickets) to meet the real-world safety needs of Ireland's estimated 10,000 independent landscaping contractors. [48038/26]

Question· writtenPQ 879asked

879. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans to assist the small number of people who may have had adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines; and to provide and update on discussions with vaccine manufacturers or indemnities provided in relation to adverse reactions from those vaccines. [47757/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

879. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health her plans to assist the small number of people who may have had adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines; and to provide and update on discussions with vaccine manufacturers or indemnities provided in relation to adverse reactions from those vaccines. [47757/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the relocation of the Cork Passport Office; the overall cost of this relocation process, including the terms of the lease, the fit out costs and other related costs such as professional fees; and the amount that has been spent to date on the project. [47680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

263. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the relocation of the Cork Passport Office; the overall cost of this relocation process, including the terms of the lease, the fit out costs and other related costs such as professional fees; and the amount that has been spent to date on the project. [47680/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the disposal of the MV Matthew by the Revenue Commissioners; the full costs to date for the storage and upkeep of this vessel; the timeline for the completion of its disposal; and if the vessel is likely to be scrapped or sold for reuse. [47746/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

261. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the disposal of the MV Matthew by the Revenue Commissioners; the full costs to date for the storage and upkeep of this vessel; the timeline for the completion of its disposal; and if the vessel is likely to be scrapped or sold for reuse. [47746/26]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of claims made in 2025 for the home carer tax credit; his views on whether this figure represents an underclaiming of the credit; and the estimate for those eligible but not claiming the credit. [47127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

249. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of claims made in 2025 for the home carer tax credit; his views on whether this figure represents an underclaiming of the credit; and the estimate for those eligible but not claiming the credit. [47127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans for the use of HVO in household heating boilers as a substitute to fossil fuels; and if he will consider promoting the conversion of boilers to use HVO. [47126/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

122. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans for the use of HVO in household heating boilers as a substitute to fossil fuels; and if he will consider promoting the conversion of boilers to use HVO. [47126/26]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications returned to applicants because the passport service could not contact the Garda witness after a number of attempts; and the information for each of the 2023, 2024 and 2025. [47238/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

102. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of passport applications returned to applicants because the passport service could not contact the Garda witness after a number of attempts; and the information for each of the 2023, 2024 and 2025. [47238/26]

Question· writtenPQ 464asked

464. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the funding cut for the serious neurodevelopmental disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; if this can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46475/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

464. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the funding cut for the serious neurodevelopmental disability of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; if this can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46475/26]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce stronger laws to combat the spiking of drinks and related offences. [46469/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

408. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to introduce stronger laws to combat the spiking of drinks and related offences. [46469/26]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the establishment of an integrated strategic transportation office in Cork City to oversee and manage the multi-billion-euro transport projects earmarked for Cork. [46319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

138. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the establishment of an integrated strategic transportation office in Cork City to oversee and manage the multi-billion-euro transport projects earmarked for Cork. [46319/26]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

588. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications under the croí cónaithe cities scheme to date since the inception of the scheme; the number that have been approved, by year, the total value of each approval and the number of applications currently on hand. [45725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

588. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of applications under the croí cónaithe cities scheme to date since the inception of the scheme; the number that have been approved, by year, the total value of each approval and the number of applications currently on hand. [45725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing properties purchased under the affordable purchase scheme, by each local authority in each of the years, 2023, 2024 and 2025. [44825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

231. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of affordable housing properties purchased under the affordable purchase scheme, by each local authority in each of the years, 2023, 2024 and 2025. [44825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for a solution for electric vehicle drivers or potential drivers who want to home charge, but who live in properties fronting onto public footpaths (details supplied). [44824/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

172. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for a solution for electric vehicle drivers or potential drivers who want to home charge, but who live in properties fronting onto public footpaths (details supplied). [44824/26]

Question· writtenPQ 281asked

281. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason EU social funds are not being used to provide modular, machine-specific safety training for the thousands of self-employed and transitioning workers in the landscaping sector. [44447/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2026

281. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason EU social funds are not being used to provide modular, machine-specific safety training for the thousands of self-employed and transitioning workers in the landscaping sector. [44447/26]