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Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will clarify whether the provisions of the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 apply to benefits such as complimentary green fees provided as part of a paid golf club membership package; whether it is permissible for such benefits to expire within a period of less than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35130/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

521. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will clarify whether the provisions of the Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Act 2019 apply to benefits such as complimentary green fees provided as part of a paid golf club membership package; whether it is permissible for such benefits to expire within a period of less than 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35130/26]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the current up-to-date position regarding the Clongriffin to city centre core bus corridor scheme; and when will this project progress to the next stage of works [33979/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

310. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the current up-to-date position regarding the Clongriffin to city centre core bus corridor scheme; and when will this project progress to the next stage of works [33979/26]

Question· writtenPQ 634asked

634. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons who have been arrested, prosecuted, incarcerated for simple drug possession; and if possible, to provide the substance, location, age and gender for each offence, for each of the years from 2015 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [32356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2026

634. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of persons who have been arrested, prosecuted, incarcerated for simple drug possession; and if possible, to provide the substance, location, age and gender for each offence, for each of the years from 2015 to 2025 and to date in 2026. [32356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measurable targets and key performance indicators that are currently in place for the delivery of housing and care supports for people with intellectual disabilities; and whether timelines for delivery will be published. [31610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

411. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measurable targets and key performance indicators that are currently in place for the delivery of housing and care supports for people with intellectual disabilities; and whether timelines for delivery will be published. [31610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a review of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be undertaken to address legal inconsistencies relating to adult capacity and the ongoing expectations placed on parents to provide indefinite care. [31609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

410. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a review of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 will be undertaken to address legal inconsistencies relating to adult capacity and the ongoing expectations placed on parents to provide indefinite care. [31609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 409asked

409. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether support will be expanded for “cluster housing” or “cluster of homes” models, given strong family preference for community-integrated housing with on-site care. [31607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

409. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether support will be expanded for “cluster housing” or “cluster of homes” models, given strong family preference for community-integrated housing with on-site care. [31607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address the funding deficits faced by Section 38 and 39 service providers, including the absence of multi-annual funding and inflation adjustments; and whether pay parity with HSE staff will be implemented. [31602/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

408. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address the funding deficits faced by Section 38 and 39 service providers, including the absence of multi-annual funding and inflation adjustments; and whether pay parity with HSE staff will be implemented. [31602/26]

Question· writtenPQ 407asked

407. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration is being given to establishing a single "one-stop-shop" statutory agency to coordinate between the HSE, housing bodies, local authorities and service providers in processing and managing housing and support applications. [31601/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

407. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration is being given to establishing a single "one-stop-shop" statutory agency to coordinate between the HSE, housing bodies, local authorities and service providers in processing and managing housing and support applications. [31601/26]

Question· writtenPQ 406asked

406. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether all young people with intellectual disabilities are provided with a personal transition plan for housing and care supports by age 18; and if not, the steps being taken to ensure this occurs from age 16. [31600/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

406. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether all young people with intellectual disabilities are provided with a personal transition plan for housing and care supports by age 18; and if not, the steps being taken to ensure this occurs from age 16. [31600/26]

Question· writtenPQ 405asked

405. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a statutory register of need for people with intellectual disabilities requiring supported housing will be established to ensure accurate identification, recording and forward planning of demand. [31599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

405. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if a statutory register of need for people with intellectual disabilities requiring supported housing will be established to ensure accurate identification, recording and forward planning of demand. [31599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 404asked

404. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current level of funding allocated to disability housing supports; and whether additional ring-fenced funding will be committed to address the growing crisis in provision. [31598/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

404. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current level of funding allocated to disability housing supports; and whether additional ring-fenced funding will be committed to address the growing crisis in provision. [31598/26]

Question· writtenPQ 403asked

403. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an emergency funded plan will be introduced in the next budget to address the urgent housing and care needs of ageing parents caring for adult children with intellectual disabilities. [31597/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

403. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an emergency funded plan will be introduced in the next budget to address the urgent housing and care needs of ageing parents caring for adult children with intellectual disabilities. [31597/26]

Question· writtenPQ 328asked

328. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if policies will be introduced to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities can access housing within their local communities, in order to maintain family and social networks. [31608/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

328. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if policies will be introduced to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities can access housing within their local communities, in order to maintain family and social networks. [31608/26]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a review of the current social housing application process will be undertaken to ensure it adequately captures the specific needs of adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities requiring bespoke accommodation. [31606/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

327. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a review of the current social housing application process will be undertaken to ensure it adequately captures the specific needs of adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities requiring bespoke accommodation. [31606/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the absence of a direct public bus service to Dublin Airport for residents of Fairview, Clontarf, Marino, Raheny and the surrounding north Dublin coastal areas; his views that many residents currently must travel into Dublin city centre to get a bus service or rely on costly taxi services in order to access the airport; if the National Transport Authority has assessed the transport needs of these communities in this regard; whether consideration has been given to introducing a direct airport bus service serving these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2026

372. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the absence of a direct public bus service to Dublin Airport for residents of Fairview, Clontarf, Marino, Raheny and the surrounding north Dublin coastal areas; his views that many residents currently must travel into Dublin city centre to get a bus service or rely on costly taxi services in order to access the airport; if the National Transport Authority has assessed the transport needs of these communities in this regard; whether consideration has been given to introducing a direct airport bus service serving these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27928/26]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

335. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE Consultant ENT surgeons based at Beaumont Hospital as of 9 April 2026 that are currently only dealing with and treating public patients. [27381/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

335. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the number of WTE Consultant ENT surgeons based at Beaumont Hospital as of 9 April 2026 that are currently only dealing with and treating public patients. [27381/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of first year places offered for the 2026-2027 school year for post primary schools within Donahmede Dublin 13 school planning area. [27386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

237. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of first year places offered for the 2026-2027 school year for post primary schools within Donahmede Dublin 13 school planning area. [27386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of junior infant enrolments in the Donaghmede Dublin 13 school planning area for September 2026 and September 2027, in tabular form. [27385/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

236. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of junior infant enrolments in the Donaghmede Dublin 13 school planning area for September 2026 and September 2027, in tabular form. [27385/26]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will arrange for the removal of chewing gum stuck on the ground of the pedestrian footbridge of Howth Junction-Donaghmede DART Station the next time the station is closed due to works being carried out on the rail lines. [27384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

187. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will arrange for the removal of chewing gum stuck on the ground of the pedestrian footbridge of Howth Junction-Donaghmede DART Station the next time the station is closed due to works being carried out on the rail lines. [27384/26]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will arrange for the removal of plastic sheeting on the window ledge at the pedestrian footbridge between platforms three and four at Howth Junction/Donaghmede DART Station. [27383/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

186. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will arrange for the removal of plastic sheeting on the window ledge at the pedestrian footbridge between platforms three and four at Howth Junction/Donaghmede DART Station. [27383/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3025asked

3025. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health when HIQA will complete their calculations based on the recent research regarding the shingrix vaccine which demonstrates enhanced benefits and costs saving to the State; the length of time it will take her Department and the HSE to make a decision on whether to offer a shingles vaccine to over 65s at enhanced risk once they receive this information; if such a decision is made, the number of weeks it would take to complete negotiations with the suppliers of the vaccine and receive a timeline for delivery; and if a timeline is agreed, the length of time it would take to vaccinate every person over 65 who wished to be vaccinated. [25492/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

3025. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health when HIQA will complete their calculations based on the recent research regarding the shingrix vaccine which demonstrates enhanced benefits and costs saving to the State; the length of time it will take her Department and the HSE to make a decision on whether to offer a shingles vaccine to over 65s at enhanced risk once they receive this information; if such a decision is made, the number of weeks it would take to complete negotiations with the suppliers of the vaccine and receive a timeline for delivery; and if a timeline is agreed, the length of time it would take to vaccinate every person over 65 who wished to be vaccinated. [25492/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3010asked

3010. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of issues persons and families with children suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not being able to access medical cards due to i not being on the HSE's long-term illness list; the rationale for not including IBD on the long-term illness list; and if she will consider including IBD on the long-term illness list. [25312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

3010. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of issues persons and families with children suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not being able to access medical cards due to i not being on the HSE's long-term illness list; the rationale for not including IBD on the long-term illness list; and if she will consider including IBD on the long-term illness list. [25312/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2439asked

2439. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm whether an immediate review of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the congregated settings policy will be undertaken, including consideration of parental feedback; and the expected scope and timeline of such a review. [24613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2439. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to confirm whether an immediate review of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and the congregated settings policy will be undertaken, including consideration of parental feedback; and the expected scope and timeline of such a review. [24613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2438asked

2438. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department will publish annual data on unmet housing needs for adults with intellectual disabilities, alongside the number of new units delivered; and if so, to indicate when such reporting will commence. [24612/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2438. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department will publish annual data on unmet housing needs for adults with intellectual disabilities, alongside the number of new units delivered; and if so, to indicate when such reporting will commence. [24612/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2437asked

2437. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a joint taskforce between the HSE and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will be established, with statutory timelines, to coordinate the delivery of supported housing for adults with intellectual disabilities; and to provide details of its proposed structure and remit. [24611/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2437. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a joint taskforce between the HSE and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage will be established, with statutory timelines, to coordinate the delivery of supported housing for adults with intellectual disabilities; and to provide details of its proposed structure and remit. [24611/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2436asked

2436. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to indicate whether dedicated, ringfenced capital funding will be provided for small-scale, community-based supported housing for adults with intellectual disabilities; the level of funding envisaged; and the timeframe for delivery. [24610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2436. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to indicate whether dedicated, ringfenced capital funding will be provided for small-scale, community-based supported housing for adults with intellectual disabilities; the level of funding envisaged; and the timeframe for delivery. [24610/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2435asked

2435. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department will introduce a National Transition Framework to establish a formal planning process for adults with intellectual disabilities over 18 years-of-age; and if so, to provide a timeline for its development and implementation. [24609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2435. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department will introduce a National Transition Framework to establish a formal planning process for adults with intellectual disabilities over 18 years-of-age; and if so, to provide a timeline for its development and implementation. [24609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2429asked

2429. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether all service providers in North Dublin have submitted disability support management advisory team forms to the HSE; to provide details of the level of compliance; and the actions being taken to address gaps. [24599/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2429. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether all service providers in North Dublin have submitted disability support management advisory team forms to the HSE; to provide details of the level of compliance; and the actions being taken to address gaps. [24599/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2428asked

2428. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional supported housing units for adults with learning disabilities that are currently planned or in development for North Dublin, including expected timelines for delivery. [24598/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2428. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional supported housing units for adults with learning disabilities that are currently planned or in development for North Dublin, including expected timelines for delivery. [24598/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2426asked

2426. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of families in North Dublin where families are the primary carers for adult children with learning disabilities; and the measures in place to support these families as they age. [24596/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

2426. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of families in North Dublin where families are the primary carers for adult children with learning disabilities; and the measures in place to support these families as they age. [24596/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1642asked

1642. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of recent evidence to the Public Accounts Committee that localised flood warning systems may take a further five to ten years to deliver, whether his Department has assessed the potential for AI-powered flood forecasting approaches, which have been deployed successfully in comparable international contexts, to significantly accelerate that timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23732/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

1642. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in light of recent evidence to the Public Accounts Committee that localised flood warning systems may take a further five to ten years to deliver, whether his Department has assessed the potential for AI-powered flood forecasting approaches, which have been deployed successfully in comparable international contexts, to significantly accelerate that timeline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23732/26]