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Seán Ó Fearghaíl

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Question· writtenPQ 1288asked

1288. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the operation of the school transport scheme (details supplied); the measures being considered to address the issues raised, particularly in relation to concessionary tickets, parental choice of school, school ethos, and access to education in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62349/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1288. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the operation of the school transport scheme (details supplied); the measures being considered to address the issues raised, particularly in relation to concessionary tickets, parental choice of school, school ethos, and access to education in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62349/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1919asked

1919. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant WTE staff by job title currently within National Parks and Wildlife Service; the expected timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1919. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant WTE staff by job title currently within National Parks and Wildlife Service; the expected timeframe for filling each of those vacancies, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4093asked

4093. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated full-year cost if the student contribution charge for free eligible students was reduced from €2,500 to €2,200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63402/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4093. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated full-year cost if the student contribution charge for free eligible students was reduced from €2,500 to €2,200; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63402/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1811asked

1811. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the streams of funding currently available to approved housing bodies for the acquisition, construction and delivery of housing for social housing purposes; the amount of funding allocated under each such funding stream in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61740/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1811. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the streams of funding currently available to approved housing bodies for the acquisition, construction and delivery of housing for social housing purposes; the amount of funding allocated under each such funding stream in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61740/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3899asked

3899. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant in emergency medicine, emergency medicine registrars and senior house officer in emergency medicine that were on duty each night between 8pm and 8am for each night between Monday 13 July to Sunday 19 July inclusive at the Mater Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63405/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3899. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant in emergency medicine, emergency medicine registrars and senior house officer in emergency medicine that were on duty each night between 8pm and 8am for each night between Monday 13 July to Sunday 19 July inclusive at the Mater Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63405/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1920asked

1920. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of emergency calls outs attended by Kildare Fire Services, by station, in the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63399/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1920. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of emergency calls outs attended by Kildare Fire Services, by station, in the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63399/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3103asked

3103. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the Government's current position regarding the extension of statutory paid paternity leave; whether consideration is being given to increasing the current entitlement of two weeks' paid paternity leave to eight weeks or a comparable period; whether any review of Ireland's paternity leave provisions has been undertaken in view of arrangements available in other European jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63230/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3103. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the Government's current position regarding the extension of statutory paid paternity leave; whether consideration is being given to increasing the current entitlement of two weeks' paid paternity leave to eight weeks or a comparable period; whether any review of Ireland's paternity leave provisions has been undertaken in view of arrangements available in other European jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63230/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3900asked

3900. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of the dedicated additional funding invested into Women's Health since 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63404/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3900. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of the dedicated additional funding invested into Women's Health since 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63404/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2039asked

2039. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 312 and 313 of 9 July 2026, if he will consider the further points raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the backdating of domiciliary care allowance, particularly in circumstances where a child required a significantly enhanced level of care from birth but where diagnosis of a congenital condition was substantially delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61796/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2039. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 312 and 313 of 9 July 2026, if he will consider the further points raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the backdating of domiciliary care allowance, particularly in circumstances where a child required a significantly enhanced level of care from birth but where diagnosis of a congenital condition was substantially delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61796/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1448asked

1448. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the NCSE and her Department expect to announce the primary schools that will be sanctioned to open new autism classes for the 2027/2028 school year; the arrangements in place for parents seeking placements for children who have received a letter of eligibility but local schools have advised that no places are currently available; the way in which admissions are managed where a new autism class is sanctioned after a school's standard admissions process has concluded; whether a separate admissions process is then operated for the new class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1448. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the NCSE and her Department expect to announce the primary schools that will be sanctioned to open new autism classes for the 2027/2028 school year; the arrangements in place for parents seeking placements for children who have received a letter of eligibility but local schools have advised that no places are currently available; the way in which admissions are managed where a new autism class is sanctioned after a school's standard admissions process has concluded; whether a separate admissions process is then operated for the new class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3085asked

3085. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in County Kildare awaiting residential placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63401/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

3085. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in County Kildare awaiting residential placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63401/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2391asked

2391. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether legislative changes are being considered in relation to parental responsibility for persistent youth offending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62014/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2391. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether legislative changes are being considered in relation to parental responsibility for persistent youth offending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62014/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2552asked

2552. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost in 2027 if 270 recruit prison officers were recruited into Irish Prison Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63407/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2552. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost in 2027 if 270 recruit prison officers were recruited into Irish Prison Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63407/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2553asked

2553. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí within Kildare-Carlow Division that undertook the Refresher Public Order Course in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63406/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2553. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí within Kildare-Carlow Division that undertook the Refresher Public Order Course in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63406/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), regarding eligibility criteria for older persons under the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61468/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), regarding eligibility criteria for older persons under the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61468/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Curragh Camp; when will each of those projects be completed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63408/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the capital works projects currently ongoing at Curragh Camp; when will each of those projects be completed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63408/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1449asked

1449. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the continued lack of clarity on substitute teaching arrangements for teachers on career break and job-sharing arrangements for the 2026/2027 school year; the current status of her Department's review of these arrangements; when a decision will be communicated to schools and teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1449. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the continued lack of clarity on substitute teaching arrangements for teachers on career break and job-sharing arrangements for the 2026/2027 school year; the current status of her Department's review of these arrangements; when a decision will be communicated to schools and teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63150/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3304asked

3304. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the impact that a reduction or withdrawal of private maternity care services will have on women's choice in maternity care; whether she has engaged with representatives of service users, clinicians and hospital boards on this matter; the measures being taken to ensure that women continue to have access to continuity of care during pregnancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55756/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3304. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the impact that a reduction or withdrawal of private maternity care services will have on women's choice in maternity care; whether she has engaged with representatives of service users, clinicians and hospital boards on this matter; the measures being taken to ensure that women continue to have access to continuity of care during pregnancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55756/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1599asked

1599. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for maintaining the first home scheme property price ceiling for County Kildare at €475,000; the data used in the most recent review of the ceiling; the proportion of new-build homes in County Kildare that exceed this threshold; whether an increase in the ceiling for Kildare is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1599. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for maintaining the first home scheme property price ceiling for County Kildare at €475,000; the data used in the most recent review of the ceiling; the proportion of new-build homes in County Kildare that exceed this threshold; whether an increase in the ceiling for Kildare is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54920/26]

Question· writtenPQ 989asked

989. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure that genuine whistleblowers (details supplied) are not boycotted or deprived of employment opportunities in their chosen area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55755/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

989. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken by his Department to ensure that genuine whistleblowers (details supplied) are not boycotted or deprived of employment opportunities in their chosen area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55755/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1615asked

1615. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the continued contraction of the private rental sector; his views on reports that recent increases in landlord registrations with the Residential Tenancies Board are largely attributable to regulatory changes requiring existing landlords to register for the first time rather than indicating an increase in rental supply; the measures being taken to address the reported increase in Notices of Termination and the loss of rental stock from the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55446/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1615. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the continued contraction of the private rental sector; his views on reports that recent increases in landlord registrations with the Residential Tenancies Board are largely attributable to regulatory changes requiring existing landlords to register for the first time rather than indicating an increase in rental supply; the measures being taken to address the reported increase in Notices of Termination and the loss of rental stock from the market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55446/26]

Question· writtenPQ 786asked

786. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since July 2020, by county; the number of applicants associated with these claims; the number of claims by homebuyers excluding self-builds, by county; and the number of these claims relating to purchases. [57287/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

786. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of help-to-buy claims approved since July 2020, by county; the number of applicants associated with these claims; the number of claims by homebuyers excluding self-builds, by county; and the number of these claims relating to purchases. [57287/26]

Question· writtenPQ 787asked

787. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57288/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

787. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of rent tax credit claims made in 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57288/26]

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