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Question· writtenPQ 1345asked

1345. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of marked Garda roads policing vans in the fleet as of 10 March 2026; if he will provide same figures as of 31 March 2022, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20029/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1345. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of marked Garda roads policing vans in the fleet as of 10 March 2026; if he will provide same figures as of 31 March 2022, in tabular form.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20029/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1201asked

1201. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the names of external cleaning companies that have a contract with his Department to provide cleaning services within the Department to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [20033/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1201. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Social Protection the names of external cleaning companies that have a contract with his Department to provide cleaning services within the Department to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [20033/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1042asked

1042. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed the potential role of reopening the Mullingar–Athlone rail line in supporting housing delivery and compact growth in towns and villages along the corridor, including Moate, Streamstown and Castletown Geoghegan. [19124/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1042. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has assessed the potential role of reopening the Mullingar–Athlone rail line in supporting housing delivery and compact growth in towns and villages along the corridor, including Moate, Streamstown and Castletown Geoghegan. [19124/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1032asked

1032. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Clara fire station, County Offaly will be included in the new priority fire service infrastructural projects 2026-2030, given the inadequacy of the existing very old building which is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19067/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1032. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if Clara fire station, County Offaly will be included in the new priority fire service infrastructural projects 2026-2030, given the inadequacy of the existing very old building which is not fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19067/26]

Question· writtenPQ 851asked

851. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in the Longford-Westmeath constituency that have received approval for a new school building but where construction has not yet commenced; and if she will provide a list of those schools; and the current status of each project.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20022/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

851. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools in the Longford-Westmeath constituency that have received approval for a new school building but where construction has not yet commenced; and if she will provide a list of those schools; and the current status of each project.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20022/26]

Question· writtenPQ 847asked

847. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when construction of the promised new school building for a school (details supplied) will commence; and if she will provide a clear timeline for the delivery of the project. [19939/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

847. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth when construction of the promised new school building for a school (details supplied) will commence; and if she will provide a clear timeline for the delivery of the project. [19939/26]

Question· writtenPQ 782asked

782. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to children in the Tullamore/Killina pilot online schools admission system who are being accepted to school in Killina but advised that they will have to charter a private bus due to the nearest school rule; if the Minister will consider eliminating the 'nearest school' rule for schools in the Tullamore/Killina pilot online schools admission system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19464/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

782. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to children in the Tullamore/Killina pilot online schools admission system who are being accepted to school in Killina but advised that they will have to charter a private bus due to the nearest school rule; if the Minister will consider eliminating the 'nearest school' rule for schools in the Tullamore/Killina pilot online schools admission system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19464/26]

Question· writtenPQ 734asked

734. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to the proposed new school building at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

734. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update in relation to the proposed new school building at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19063/26]

Question· writtenPQ 659asked

659. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils enrolled in Irish-medium education at primary level and post primary level in Longford-Westmeath, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

659. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of pupils enrolled in Irish-medium education at primary level and post primary level in Longford-Westmeath, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 399asked

399. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions in each of the past five years on which Luas services were delayed due to road traffic collisions or incidents involving other vehicles on sections of the network where the Luas operates on street with general traffic; the average duration of such delays; the locations where these incidents most frequently occur; the measures being taken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the operator to minimise disruption to Luas services arising from road traffic collisions; and whether consideration has been given to providing additional segregation or priority measures to prevent Luas trams being delayed by general traffic. [20839/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

399. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions in each of the past five years on which Luas services were delayed due to road traffic collisions or incidents involving other vehicles on sections of the network where the Luas operates on street with general traffic; the average duration of such delays; the locations where these incidents most frequently occur; the measures being taken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the operator to minimise disruption to Luas services arising from road traffic collisions; and whether consideration has been given to providing additional segregation or priority measures to prevent Luas trams being delayed by general traffic. [20839/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the potential impact of reopening the Mullingar–Athlone rail line on commuting patterns to Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone from towns along the Dublin–Sligo line including Mullingar, Longford, Edgeworthstown, Enfield, Kilcock and Maynooth. [19125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

271. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the potential impact of reopening the Mullingar–Athlone rail line on commuting patterns to Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone from towns along the Dublin–Sligo line including Mullingar, Longford, Edgeworthstown, Enfield, Kilcock and Maynooth. [19125/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure the former Mullingar–Athlone rail corridor and associated railway lands are preserved for potential future rail use; and if there are any proposals to repurpose or alter sections of the alignment. [19123/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

270. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure the former Mullingar–Athlone rail corridor and associated railway lands are preserved for potential future rail use; and if there are any proposals to repurpose or alter sections of the alignment. [19123/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department, the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann plans to undertake a detailed feasibility study or cost-benefit analysis on the reopening of the Mullingar–Athlone rail line; the timeline for any such study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

269. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department, the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann plans to undertake a detailed feasibility study or cost-benefit analysis on the reopening of the Mullingar–Athlone rail line; the timeline for any such study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19122/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of the proposed reopening of the Mullingar–Athlone railway line; the extent to which the project is being examined following its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

268. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the status of the proposed reopening of the Mullingar–Athlone railway line; the extent to which the project is being examined following its inclusion in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19121/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the men’s bathrooms in Tullamore train station have been closed since Covid-19 and that the disabled bathrooms do not meet minimum requirements; the steps his Department will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19064/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

258. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the men’s bathrooms in Tullamore train station have been closed since Covid-19 and that the disabled bathrooms do not meet minimum requirements; the steps his Department will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19064/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the TFI Child (5–8) Leap Card which is currently not being accepted on the MU1 and MU2 town bus services in Mullingar; if he will clarify the reason for this; the timeline for when the free travel scheme for children aged 5–8 will be operational on these routes; and the steps being taken by the National Transport Authority to ensure that new local bus services are fully integrated with national ticketing schemes from their commencement. [18381/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

203. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the TFI Child (5–8) Leap Card which is currently not being accepted on the MU1 and MU2 town bus services in Mullingar; if he will clarify the reason for this; the timeline for when the free travel scheme for children aged 5–8 will be operational on these routes; and the steps being taken by the National Transport Authority to ensure that new local bus services are fully integrated with national ticketing schemes from their commencement. [18381/26]

Question· writtenPQ 52asked

52. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of occasions in 2025 and to-date in 2026 where the Irish Ambassador based in Madrid has met formally with the Mayor of Madrid, in tabular form. [20032/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

52. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of occasions in 2025 and to-date in 2026 where the Irish Ambassador based in Madrid has met formally with the Mayor of Madrid, in tabular form. [20032/26]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the current funding model for the Early Years Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), will be extended into the 2026 academic year; if a decision has been made regarding a continuation or redesign of the scheme; the timeline which applies to the announcement of any extension; the changes, if any, are proposed to eligibility criteria, capitation rates, Level 7 supports, or administrative processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18027/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

488. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the current funding model for the Early Years Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), will be extended into the 2026 academic year; if a decision has been made regarding a continuation or redesign of the scheme; the timeline which applies to the announcement of any extension; the changes, if any, are proposed to eligibility criteria, capitation rates, Level 7 supports, or administrative processes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18027/26]

Question· writtenPQ 343asked

343. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children with SEN who have been refused an offer for a school place in counties Longford and Westmeath for the coming September intake; the breakdown of those refusals by disability type and school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

343. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children with SEN who have been refused an offer for a school place in counties Longford and Westmeath for the coming September intake; the breakdown of those refusals by disability type and school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis on which an assistive technology application was refused, twice to date, for a child (details supplied) who has a diagnosis of dysgraphia and a joint occupational therapist/physiotherapist recommendation that assistive technology is essential on a full-time basis in order that they can access the school curriculum. [17928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

338. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis on which an assistive technology application was refused, twice to date, for a child (details supplied) who has a diagnosis of dysgraphia and a joint occupational therapist/physiotherapist recommendation that assistive technology is essential on a full-time basis in order that they can access the school curriculum. [17928/26]

Question· writtenPQ 979asked

979. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapist posts within primary care services in Longford and Westmeath; the number of these posts that are currently vacant; the steps being taken to fill these vacancies in order to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17332/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

979. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of occupational therapist posts within primary care services in Longford and Westmeath; the number of these posts that are currently vacant; the steps being taken to fill these vacancies in order to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17332/26]

Question· writtenPQ 962asked

962. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 13 January 2026, if she accepts road traffic deaths and serious injuries as a public health harm requiring surveillance; if her Department will collect, analyse and use road-traffic collision and fatality statistics for population health improvement; if she and her Department will engage with the Minister for Transport to support and expedite the routine use and publication of this data as a public health concern for preventing injuries and deaths, and outline any meetings held or planned; the actions taken and a timeline for the same. [17159/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

962. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2415 of 13 January 2026, if she accepts road traffic deaths and serious injuries as a public health harm requiring surveillance; if her Department will collect, analyse and use road-traffic collision and fatality statistics for population health improvement; if she and her Department will engage with the Minister for Transport to support and expedite the routine use and publication of this data as a public health concern for preventing injuries and deaths, and outline any meetings held or planned; the actions taken and a timeline for the same. [17159/26]

Question· writtenPQ 886asked

886. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update and projected timeline on the integrated mother and baby unit and child and adolescent mental health services inpatient facility at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Limerick. [16844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

886. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update and projected timeline on the integrated mother and baby unit and child and adolescent mental health services inpatient facility at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Limerick. [16844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 830asked

830. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS in January 2026; the number of children waiting longer than the recommended timeframes for assessment and treatments; the average waiting time by CHO; and the number of posts vacant at month end. [16434/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

830. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS in January 2026; the number of children waiting longer than the recommended timeframes for assessment and treatments; the average waiting time by CHO; and the number of posts vacant at month end. [16434/26]

Question· writtenPQ 813asked

813. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of trolleys currently in each accident and emergency department, by hospital; and the average length of time patients waited on a trolley in each hospital over the past 12 months. [16383/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

813. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of trolleys currently in each accident and emergency department, by hospital; and the average length of time patients waited on a trolley in each hospital over the past 12 months. [16383/26]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of occupational therapist posts within the CDNT in Longford and Westmeath; the number of these posts that are currently vacant; the steps being taken to fill these vacancies in order to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16985/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

758. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of occupational therapist posts within the CDNT in Longford and Westmeath; the number of these posts that are currently vacant; the steps being taken to fill these vacancies in order to reduce waiting lists for occupational therapy services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16985/26]

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all designated conservation areas across the State, by location and the local authority under whose remit they fall. [16384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

583. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide a list of all designated conservation areas across the State, by location and the local authority under whose remit they fall. [16384/26]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

493. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the current number of mental health inpatient beds in each RHA; the additional beds that have been promised to meet shortfalls; the location of the shortfalls; and the timelines attached to delivering those additional beds. [15737/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2026

493. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the current number of mental health inpatient beds in each RHA; the additional beds that have been promised to meet shortfalls; the location of the shortfalls; and the timelines attached to delivering those additional beds. [15737/26]

Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí deployed on the beat in Edgeworthstown, Granard, Ballymahon, Lanesborough, Newtownforbes and Longford town. [16092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2026

445. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí deployed on the beat in Edgeworthstown, Granard, Ballymahon, Lanesborough, Newtownforbes and Longford town. [16092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 444asked

444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí have been assigned per Garda stations in County Westmeath in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [16091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2026

444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí have been assigned per Garda stations in County Westmeath in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [16091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí have been assigned per Garda stations in County Longford in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [16090/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 February 2026

443. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of new Gardaí have been assigned per Garda stations in County Longford in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [16090/26]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to fill CAMHS vacancies, including timelines for recruitment and retention strategies; whether there are any service continuity issues arising from current staffing levels in any CAMHS team; and the planned timeline for achieving full staffing complement in all CAMHS teams nationally. [15218/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2026

238. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to fill CAMHS vacancies, including timelines for recruitment and retention strategies; whether there are any service continuity issues arising from current staffing levels in any CAMHS team; and the planned timeline for achieving full staffing complement in all CAMHS teams nationally. [15218/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff currently in post in each CAMHS team in each county; the average waiting times for initial assessment and commencement of treatment in each CAMHS team by county or region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15217/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2026

237. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff currently in post in each CAMHS team in each county; the average waiting times for initial assessment and commencement of treatment in each CAMHS team by county or region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15217/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current level of staffing (by grade and discipline) of each CAMHS team per county, including senior clinical and senior psychology posts; the current number of vacancies within each CAMHS team in each county, broken down by grade and discipline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2026

236. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current level of staffing (by grade and discipline) of each CAMHS team per county, including senior clinical and senior psychology posts; the current number of vacancies within each CAMHS team in each county, broken down by grade and discipline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15216/26]