1617. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the expenditure incurred by each Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by Department, consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61334/26]
1399. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a home tuition tutor is permitted to provide practical assistance to a parent or guardian completing the new payment claim form, including entering information at the direction of the parent or guardian, where the parent retains responsibility for the information provided and personally confirms the declaration; and if she will provide clear written guidance on the assistance tutors may provide. [62865/26]
1398. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the alternative arrangements that are available to parents or guardians who cannot reasonably complete the new home tuition payment form due to a disability, visual impairment, literacy difficulties, digital exclusion or lack of access to suitable digital equipment; and if she will provide for accessible alternatives. [62866/26]
1397. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the new digital PDF payment process on families who do not have access to a computer, printer, scanner, reliable internet connection or sufficient digital literacy to complete, save, sign and return the required documentation; and the measures that are in place to ensure that such families are not disadvantaged. [62867/26]
1396. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the safeguards that are in place to ensure that home tuition tutors are not left unpaid or subject to unnecessary administrative difficulties where a parent or guardian is unable to complete or return the required payment documentation due to disability, literacy, digital access or other circumstances outside the tutor’s control; and if she will provide details of the supports available in such circumstances. [62868/26]
1395. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the consultation that was undertaken with home tuition tutors, parents and guardians, educational welfare officers and disability organisations prior to the introduction of the new payment process and fillable PDF forms, particularly in relation to accessibility and digital exclusion; and if she will publish details of the consultation undertaken. [62869/26]
1394. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the operation of the new home tuition payment process following concerns raised by tutors regarding accessibility, digital exclusion and uncertainty regarding the assistance tutors may provide to parents and guardians; and if she will ensure that clear, accessible guidance is issued to all families and tutors. [62870/26]
1258. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department and bodies under her aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61580/26]
1200. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of vacant teaching posts in primary and post-primary schools at the commencement of each school year since 2021, broken down by county and subject where applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60288/26]
1191. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expenditure incurred by her Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61335/26]
1155. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a child who has been deemed eligible for specialised school transport has not been provided with an appropriate transport service for the 2026-2027 school year (details supplied); if she will review the case urgently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59966/26]
1039. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61581/26]
1021. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61343/26]
937. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE security operations managers employed by the OPW as of 13 August 2026; and the civil service grade this post is normally filled by. [61392/26]
911. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61268/26]
903. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former Garda stations currently owned by the State which remain vacant; the location of each; the date on which each ceased to operate as a Garda station; the current annual cost of securing and maintaining each property; whether each property has been considered for housing or another public-service use; and if he will provide details of any proposed disposal or redevelopment. [60962/26]
902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of properties currently owned or controlled by the OPW which are vacant; the location of each; the date on which each property became vacant; the number of properties that have been vacant over 12 months; the current annual cost to the State of maintaining, securing, insuring and otherwise holding each property; and if he will publish the full list of such properties. [60894/26]
898. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expenditure incurred by each Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by Department, consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60282/26]
752. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61582/26]
735. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2027 if stamp duty on each cheque or bill of Exchange was scrapped. [61384/26]
734. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost in 2027 if the Government Stamp duty on credit cards was reduced to €15 per year. [61385/26]
722. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61344/26]
648. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has engaged with the Revenue Commissioner regarding the impact of debt enforcement action on otherwise viable small and medium-sized businesses experiencing temporary cash flow difficulties, particularly in the construction sector where delayed payment is common; whether consideration will be given to greater flexibility before Sheriff enforcement is initiated where taxpayers are actively engaging with Revenue Commissioners and making payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59607/26]
647. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Revenue Commissioners has procedures in place to suspend or withdraw Sheriff enforcement where a taxpayer has made a payment immediately prior to the issue or execution of a Sheriff warrant; whether associated Sheriff costs may be waived in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59604/26]
646. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of cases in which the Revenue Commissioners referred tax liabilities to the Sheriff for enforcement in each of the past five years, by taxpayer category, county and tax head; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59602/26]
477. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Government’s commitment to introduce contactless fare payments across public transport, including the use of ordinary debit and credit cards and mobile wallets on bus services; the bus services and operators that currently accept contactless bank-card payments; the progress made by the NTA on developing and implementing the new contactless fare-payment system; if the system will provide daily and weekly fare capping comparable with Leap card; and the target date for nationwide availability of contactless bank-card payments on bus services. [62322/26]
444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the increase in the average kerb weight and gross vehicle weight of passenger cars registered in the State over the past 20 years; whether it has examined the implications of increasing vehicle weights, including those associated with electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and larger SUVs, for existing transport and parking infrastructure; whether this issue has been raised with his Department by the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/26]
439. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61583/26]
357. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61345/26]
255. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence if her Department and bodies under her aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61584/26]
158. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61585/26]
146. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for applicants to the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60942/26]
136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61348/26]
8. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Taoiseach if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; and the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025. [61840/26]
55. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department and bodies under her aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61570/26]
48. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE consular, visa and accounts officer posts filled at Irish Embassies in Ottawa, Ankara, Canberra and Abu Dhabi in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [61396/26]
41. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the expenditure incurred by her Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61347/26]
30. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make statement on the matter. [60561/26]
3986. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals made to HSE counselling and counselling in primary care services in each of the past five years; the number of people awaiting their first appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58441/26]
3985. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults with autism currently awaiting mental health supports; the average waiting time for access to these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58440/26]
3984. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children and adults with autism currently awaiting mental health supports; the average waiting time for access to these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58438/26]
3983. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received for ADHD assessment in each of the past five years, and to date in 2026, broken down by children, adolescents and adults; the number of referrals accepted and not accepted in each year; the number of persons awaiting assessment at year-end in each case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58426/26]
3963. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals received for ADHD assessment, broken down by child and adolescent services and adult services, in each month since January 2025; the number of referrals accepted and the number awaiting assessment at the end of each month; the longest wait time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58344/26]
3793. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive a consultant appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57720/26]
3662. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting a DEXA bone density scan at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by waiting time bands; the average waiting time for the scan; the measures being taken to address waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57285/26]
3661. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting electromyography testing at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by waiting time bands; the average waiting time for the procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57284/26]
3660. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients awaiting urodynamics testing at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by the length of time waiting; the average waiting time for the test; the measures being taken to increase capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57283/26]
3659. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current waiting time for dermatology patch testing at Regional Hospital Mullingar; the number of patients currently awaiting the procedure; whether patients are being referred to alternative centres where appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57282/26]
3658. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of patients currently awaiting a first outpatient appointment with the clinical haematology service at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by the length of time waiting (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and more than 24 months); the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57281/26]
3657. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently awaiting a first outpatient appointment with paediatric endocrinology services at Regional Hospital Mullingar, broken down by the length of time waiting (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and more than 24 months); the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57280/26]