132. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status and progress of school building projects at four schools in Dublin mid-west (details supplied). [74216/26]
113. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Department’s plans to improve the provision of educational supports and accommodations for children with dyspraxia or childhood apraxia of speech across primary and post-primary school. [74215/26]
1083. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Health the supports currently available through the HSE to families of children who are at significant risk of wandering or absconding; and including access to GPS or other locating technology. . [74147/26]
851. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether consideration has been given to developing a national framework to assist families in accessing appropriate location technology where a child has been identified as being at significant risk of wandering or absconding. [74146/26]
847. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality what supports are currently available to families of autistic children and other vulnerable children who are at significant risk of wandering or absconding; and whether her Department has examined the use of GPS or other appropriate location technology as a safeguarding measure for such children. [74145/26]
758. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of an application under the spouse/civil partner of an Irish national scheme for a person (details supplied); the current estimated processing timeframe for such applications; whether any issues are arising in this case that may delay a decision; and when the applicant might expect a determination, given that their current visitor permission expires at the end of December 2026. [74156/26]
352. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed development of a Road Safety Commissioner as part of reforms to strengthen road safety governance and oversight; and to outline the progress made in considering the role, functions and statutory basis of such a Commissioner. . [74149/26]
351. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing expansion of average-speed and static safety cameras on the national road network; the number of additional cameras planned; their expected deployment timeframe; and the consideration being given to further expansion on high-risk routes. [74150/26]
350. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill; the remaining steps required before its enactment; and the timeframe within which he expects the Bill to be enacted. [74151/26]
516. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has engaged with Uisce Éireann regarding the operation of the connection charge rebate scheme after 31 December 2026; if guidance will issue on how completion of homes will be determined for rebate purposes; and if allowances in refunding of rebate will be made with regard to administrative delays. [72523/26]
475. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has assessed the capacity of local authority building control sections to process the anticipated surge in certificates of compliance on completion in advance of the 31 December 2026 deadline for the development contribution waiver scheme; if he will direct local authorities to publish a standardised appeals process for decisions relating to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72521/26]
378. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance provided to post-primary schools on the use of class periods for students exempt from Irish; and if consideration is being given to issuing further guidance on their appropriate use. [72217/26]
206. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of businesses currently authorised under section 56 of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010; the estimated annual value of VAT zero-rated under the scheme; the estimated cash-flow and Exchequer impact arising from the operation of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72288/26]
205. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of VAT-registered businesses that have qualifying turnover within the range of 50% to 75% of total turnover and would therefore potentially become eligible if the statutory threshold were reduced to 50%. [72289/26]
204. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of VAT-registered businesses whose qualifying turnover for the purposes of section 56 of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010 amounts to between 50% and 75% of their total turnover; the number of such businesses that would potentially become eligible for authorisation if the qualifying threshold were reduced from 75% to 50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72290/26]
203. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department or the Revenue Commissioners have assessed the potential impact of reducing the qualifying turnover threshold under section 56 of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010 from 75% to 50%; the estimated permanent Exchequer cost, and any temporary or timing-related cash-flow impact that would arise from such a change; if administrative, compliance, tax-avoidance or other policy considerations have been identified in respect of such a reduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72291/26]
60. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of community gardaí assigned to the Lucan area. [70568/26]
230. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the school building project for a school (details supplied); if the current site has been assessed as part of the energy and conditions survey; and when the school building project will move to the next phase. [70282/26]
226. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on a school building project (details supplied); and if the project will commence before the expiry of planning permission. [70290/26]
140. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the manner in which the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman gives effect, when investigating complaints concerning mortgages and other consumer financial services, to rights arising under Council Directive 93/13/EEC on unfair terms in consumer contracts; whether complaints alleging breaches of rights arising under that Directive are assessed by reference to the relevant EU consumer-protection requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70504/26]
139. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the manner in which the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman gives effect to Article 8 of Directive 2013/11/EU concerning the making available of the outcome of an ADR procedure within 90 calendar days of receipt of the complete complaint file, subject to the provisions applying to highly complex disputes; when a complaint file is considered complete for this purpose; whether complainants are notified of that date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70505/26]
129. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he is aware that the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is returning complaints concerning joint mortgages unless both borrowers have signed the complaint; the statutory basis for requiring both borrowers to sign a complaint in respect of a mortgage for which liability is joint and several; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70498/26]
128. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he is satisfied that the requirement for both borrowers to sign a complaint concerning a joint mortgage may prevent a borrower from accessing the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman where the other borrower is unwilling, unable or unavailable to participate, including where borrowers are separated or estranged; whether consideration has been given to permitting a borrower to pursue a complaint concerning their own rights and liabilities under a joint and several mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70499/26]
127. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he is aware of complaints having been rejected by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman where electronic signatures were provided through an authorised third-party electronic-signature platform, notwithstanding that the FSPO now facilitates electronic signatures through its own online system; whether he is satisfied that the treatment of such signatures is consistent with section 13 of the Electronic Commerce Act 2000 and applicable EU law; whether complaints previously rejected on this basis will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70500/26]
126. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he is aware that more than 140 mortgage complaints have recently been returned by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, with complainants reportedly provided with approximately ten days to remedy administrative deficiencies; whether he has sought or received information from the FSPO concerning the circumstances in which these complaints were returned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70501/26]
125. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will seek confirmation from the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman that, where a complaint has been submitted and the FSPO subsequently requires additional signatures, information or documentation before registering or progressing it, the original date of receipt of the complaint will be preserved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70502/26]
124. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the consequences that the return or non-registration of a mortgage complaint on administrative grounds may have for a complainant where court proceedings are subsequently commenced, having regard in particular to section 49 of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017; the date on which a complaint is regarded as having been made for the purposes of section 49 where additional signatures or documentation are subsequently sought; whether he will seek clarification from the FSPO on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70503/26]
329. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of the selection process; and when the first payments will issue to successful applicants. [69585/26]
163. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the measures to support the delivery of accessible and age-friendly housing for older people and persons with disabilities; and whether further steps are being considered to increase the availability of suitably designed homes, including one-bedroom units, within new housing developments. [69167/26]
253. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed development of a Road Safety Commissioner as part of reforms to strengthen road safety governance and oversight; and to outline the progress made in considering the role, functions and statutory basis of such a Commissioner. . [69560/26]
252. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing expansion of average-speed and static safety cameras on the national road network; the number of additional cameras planned, their expected deployment timeframe; and the consideration being given to further expansion on high-risk routes. [69561/26]
251. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026; the remaining steps required before its enactment; and the timeframe within which he expects the Bill to be enacted. . [69562/26]
121. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the delivery of cost-rental housing; the measures being taken to support local authorities and approved housing bodies in increasing supply; and his priorities for the further expansion of the cost-rental sector. [69166/26]
79. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will provide an update on the British Government's response to the State's ongoing request for full disclosure and access to all relevant documents concerning the Dublin and Monaghan bombings of 17 May 1974. [69164/26]
26. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on Ireland’s engagement with international partners in responding to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. [69165/26]
934. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht about future funding of volunteer centres through the New Communities Fund and whether additional funding streams will be used to promote integration. [68530/26]
639. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will examine concerns raised by an early years provider (details supplied) regarding the new one-per-room restriction on AIM level seven maintenance of reduced ratio arrangements; and to clarify the policy and evidence-based rationale for the change and its operation in respect of existing AIM allocations. [68169/26]
397. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the commencement of the next phase of a school building project (details supplied) and preparatory works being undertaken by her Department in this regard. [68529/26]
209. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on progress towards the establishment of a transport security force; and the anticipated timeline for its establishment and commencement of operations. [67413/26]
164. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on plans to introduce registration requirements for e-scooters; to outline the work being undertaken in developing such a system; and the anticipated timeline for its introduction. [67414/26]
111. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether consideration is being given to increasing investment in digital inclusion measures, particularly for older persons, people with disabilities and those at risk of digital exclusion. [67531/26]
14. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection the analysis and consideration that has been given to introducing a second-tier child benefit payment for households, as a taxable payment. [67532/26]