270. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE staff by job title currently working in IDA offices in Sao Paulo, Austin and Shanghai, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/26]
249. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost if the guide dog allowance increased to €1,000 based on 2025 figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48461/26]
123. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an updated on the affordable purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48092/26]
87. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the cost rental tenant-in-situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48091/26]
292. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors currently available at St. James's Hospital; the number of patients awaiting the use of Holter and cardiac event monitors; the average wait time to access these monitors at St. James's Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48131/26]
291. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the number of resuscitation bays and minor treatment bays currently available for use within accident and emergency department of Naas General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48130/26]
149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the 2025 and 2026 capital and current budget allocation for the Irish Coast Guard, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48135/26]
135. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the number of horses that had trials for the Defence Forces Equitation School in the years of 2025 and to date in 2026; of the number of horses that had trials the number that were successful in being accepted into the equitation school, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48136/26]
129. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on relations between Ireland and Turkey; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48134/26]
550. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for Afghan applicants seeking international protection or humanitarian admission to Ireland; the prioritisation criteria that are applied in cases involving women, educators, and families under threat from the Taliban; whether additional resources or emergency procedures are being considered to address long-standing cases exceeding four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47764/26]
386. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools, and their addresses which currently have enrolments in excess of 1000 pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47751/26]
361. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to address the ongoing lack of clarity surrounding the 2026 summer provision programme, particularly in relation to delays in issuing home-based sanctions, guidance to schools on staffing and enrolment numbers, and the potential financial implications for teachers and special needs assistants where attendance thresholds are not met on the first day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47495/26]
296. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department is aware of reports that materials produced by a company (details supplied) may have entered supply chains linked to Russia’s military-industrial sector; whether any investigation is underway; and the steps being taken to ensure full compliance by Irish-based companies with EU sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47797/26]
154. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will set out in detail the actions taken to date by her Department towards achieving the Programme for Government commitment to introduce a new management system for the Curragh Plains; if she will indicate which relevant State body or agency has lead responsibility for the development and implementation of this new management system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47489/26]
153. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will detail the total expenditure incurred by her Department in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026 on environmental clean-ups carried out on the Curragh Plains, County Kildare, arising from illegal encampments and associated fly-tipping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47488/26]
152. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence the total cumulative expenditure to date by her Department on legal proceedings relating to illegal encampments on the Curragh, County Kildare; the breakdown of such expenditure for each of the years 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47487/26]
142. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will ensure that unregistered and/or unvaccinated horses and ponies are not permitted to roam on the Curragh, where they may come into contact with valuable thoroughbred horses, thereby raising concerns regarding animal health and welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47490/26]
55. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to ensure that childminding remains a viable option for families across the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46786/26]
72. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection his priorities for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/26]
197. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the action being taken to ensure that no one is left behind as AI advances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45434/26]
184. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he expects to receive a report from the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45433/26]
168. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to proposals to amend a bus route (details supplied) in a manner that would bypass Castledermot County Kildare; if he will engage with the National Transport Authority and the operator to ensure that adequate morning and evening services are maintained for commuters who rely on this route for access to employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44786/26]
14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to help the SME sector cope with increased energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30046/26]
96. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which fair pension entitlement is being ensured for ETB adult education tutors, given pensions are based only on contract hours; to assess the impact of non-pensionable work on long-serving staff; the steps she will take to improve access to full-time hours for tutors on CID contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44446/26]
46. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made on improving public transport services for Ballymore Eustace and Blessington, including the proposed BusConnects Route P44; the frequency, timing and weekend availability of Dublin Bus Route 65; the operational restrictions on the Bus Éireann 132 stop in Blessington; if he will take urgent steps to address gaps in service, including allowing full pick-up and drop-off at Blessington and improving commuter access to Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44478/26]
1785. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm that the Government will continue the provision of the respiratory syncytial virus vaccination programme for all eligible infants on a free-of-charge basis, notwithstanding the recent HIQA report raising concerns regarding cost-effectiveness; if she has assessed the impact of the programme in reducing infant hospitalisations and pressure on paediatric services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41603/26]
1024. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 350 of 14 May 2026, if he will consider additional correspondence in relation to the right to cut turf (details supplied); and proceed to positively conclude the CTCCS applications in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41602/26]
907. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider an issue raised in correspondence with regard to a second level schooling (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43088/26]
759. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to previous correspondence (details supplied) if she will provide an update on plans to secure funding for the continuation of the pilot programme beyond December 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41586/26]
178. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she will report on her attendance at the PDFORRA conference in May; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42804/26]
164. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if she is satisfied with current levels of recruitment and retention in the permanent Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42805/26]
403. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an urgent update following the National Monuments Service meeting of 10 February 2026 with the archaeological licence holder in relation to a site (details supplied); whether any decisions or directions have issued since; if not, the reason for the ongoing delay; when a determination will issue to the applicant; if his Department will address the exceptional and unforeseen archaeological costs arising in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41319/26]
37. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the progress being made under Pillar I of the Accelerating Infrastructure Plan. [40320/26]
31. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the progress being made under Pillar II of the Accelerating Infrastructure Plan [40321/26]
880. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if consideration is being given to a repatriation scheme for Ukrainian citizens; if so, if particular attention will be paid to the question of Ukrainian citizens returning to Russian occupied areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40193/26]
879. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if in the context of reforming the accommodation system for displaced Ukrainians compassionate consideration will be given to elderly and disabled persons; to mothers of very young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40192/26]
559. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address the shortage of primary school places in a school (details supplied); the measures that are available to support families who cannot access a local school place for their children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39067/26]
315. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if in the context of the Government’s determination to provide substantial additional residential units, he will explain how the ESB which is currently failing to keep pace with current demand for supplies will increase its capacity to meet future needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40195/26]
314. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the long-term delays being experienced by those building once-off houses in securing electricity connections; if he is aware that priority appears to be given to large scale residential developments; where significant connection delays are also reported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40194/26]
278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the context of Irelands European Union Presidency more can be done to counteract campaigns of disinformation particularly in matters relating to the war in Ukraine and the plight of Palestinian citizens; if Ireland will do more to influence the social media platforms not least those headquartered in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40191/26]
277. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she envisages Ireland, during its European Union Presidency, being able to ensure that the EU awards higher priority to its efforts to address the multiplicity of conflicts and disadvantage impacting the Sahel region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/26]
212. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the progress made on the Action Plan for Insurance Reform launched last July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39637/26]
192. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when the Cabinet sub-group on insurance reform will next meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39636/26]
389. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to address concerns regarding reductions in adult education provision in certain education and training boards, including Galway and Roscommon ETB, where it is reported that classes have been cut, teaching staff have lost employment and learners have been left without provision; to provide an assessment of the potential impact of these developments on learner numbers and access to services; to clarify his Department's approach to the recognition, employment conditions and workforce planning of adult education tutors; and the way in which the introduction of the adult educator grade addresses issues of further parity within the further education and training sector [38506/26]
183. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined the feasibility of reopening the Curragh train platform in County Kildare, including for use as a park-and-ride facility or for event-based services; if there are any plans to progress this proposal in order to alleviate capacity pressures at Kildare and Newbridge train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38522/26]
21. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on her recent discussions with the EU foreign affairs ministers regarding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37995/26]
15. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her recent engagement with the new Hungarian Foreign Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37996/26]