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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
3271. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the policy framework within which coroners operate, having regard to the practice of retaining organs following the conduct of a post-mortem examination; whether there are standardised procedures in place for communicating with next of kin in relation to such organ retention; whether it is a clear requirement for coroners to communicate with the next of kin immediately following a post-mortem where an organ is to be retained; whether she is satisfied that next of kin are always dealt with in an appropriately sensitive manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55501/26]
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]
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]
1279. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider the provision of a school bus service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57108/26]
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]
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]
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]
412. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the concerns regarding the increasing incidence of anti-social behaviour raised in correspondence (details supplied); the measures being taken by his Department to address these issues; whether additional resources or initiatives are being considered to assist affected communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54462/26]
383. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) from a self-employed individual who has experienced a sudden and substantial loss of business income and is now experiencing difficulty in meeting mortgage repayments, utility bills and other essential living expenses; the supports available in such circumstances; whether additional measures are available in cases of temporary financial hardship where the individual intends to continue operating their business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54464/26]
293. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports, grant schemes, advisory services or other assistance available to sole traders and small business owners who experience an unexpected downturn in trading activity resulting in short-term cashflow difficulties as outlined in correspondence (details supplied); whether consideration is being given to additional supports for otherwise viable small businesses facing temporary financial pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54463/26]
171. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the current strength of the permanent Defence Forces by, Army, the Air Corps and the Naval Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53695/26]
136. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of applications to join the Defence Forces that have been received in 2026 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53696/26]
938. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to make higher education more affordable since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/26]
937. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to boost Ireland's research capacity since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/26]
936. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to enhance and expand apprenticeships since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53484/26]
935. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to support and expand student accommodation since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53483/26]
934. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to support the further education sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53482/26]
933. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures taken to support the higher education sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53481/26]
922. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding access to financial supports for a student seeking to undertake a higher diploma programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52887/26]
552. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a visa application (details supplied); the current status of the application; the reason for the delay in processing the application beyond the anticipated timeframe; whether all required documentation has been received; when a decision is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53258/26]
466. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the key measures taken to support carers since January 2025; his priorities for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53511/26]
465. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the key measures taken to tackle poverty since January 2025; his priorities for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53510/26]
429. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the work of the Housing Activation Office since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53480/26]
428. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to boost overall housing supply since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53479/26]
427. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to support right-sizing since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53478/26]
426. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to enhance water services since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53477/26]
425. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to support first-time buyers since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53476/26]
424. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to support apartment building since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53475/26]
423. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to expand cost-rental provision since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53474/26]
422. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to tackle vacancy and dereliction since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53473/26]
421. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to tackle homelessness since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53472/26]
420. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the key measures taken to expand affordable housing provision since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/26]