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Aird, William.

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Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports that are available for innovative Irish solutions that encourage reusable packaging, reduce single-use waste, and provide measurable data to advance Ireland's circular economy objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56723/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

112. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports that are available for innovative Irish solutions that encourage reusable packaging, reduce single-use waste, and provide measurable data to advance Ireland's circular economy objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56723/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider expanding the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme to include biomass and gasification technologies, particularly where locally sourced low-grade wood resources can be utilised for renewable electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

194. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider expanding the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme to include biomass and gasification technologies, particularly where locally sourced low-grade wood resources can be utilised for renewable electricity generation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the proposed biomethane capital grant programme under the Irish Nature and Climate Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

195. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the proposed biomethane capital grant programme under the Irish Nature and Climate Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of work to develop the regulatory and technical standards required to facilitate the use of plug-in solar systems in Ireland; the timeline for introducing any necessary legislative or regulatory changes to permit their safe use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

196. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of work to develop the regulatory and technical standards required to facilitate the use of plug-in solar systems in Ireland; the timeline for introducing any necessary legislative or regulatory changes to permit their safe use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to facilitate the introduction of plug-in solar systems as a low-cost microgeneration option for households; whether consideration is being given to introducing a simplified approval process for such systems in line with best practice in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56727/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

197. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps being taken to facilitate the introduction of plug-in solar systems as a low-cost microgeneration option for households; whether consideration is being given to introducing a simplified approval process for such systems in line with best practice in other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56727/26]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with local authorities regarding the expansion of urban speed limit zones and the introduction of transitional speed zones on approach roads to towns where future housing development is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

482. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with local authorities regarding the expansion of urban speed limit zones and the introduction of transitional speed zones on approach roads to towns where future housing development is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56754/26]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to establish a national vehicle-transition scheme similar to the ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; if he plans to introduce a long-term, sustainable programme to support motorists in moving from internal-combustion vehicles to electric alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

483. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to establish a national vehicle-transition scheme similar to the ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; if he plans to introduce a long-term, sustainable programme to support motorists in moving from internal-combustion vehicles to electric alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56755/26]

Question· writtenPQ 766asked

766. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the income tax exemption threshold under the microgeneration support scheme from €400 to €600 per annum for households selling excess electricity back to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56728/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

766. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider increasing the income tax exemption threshold under the microgeneration support scheme from €400 to €600 per annum for households selling excess electricity back to the grid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56728/26]

Question· writtenPQ 767asked

767. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he intends to increase the standard rate income tax band in Budget 2027 to ensure that middle-income workers are not brought into the higher rate of income tax solely as a result of wage inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56729/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

767. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he intends to increase the standard rate income tax band in Budget 2027 to ensure that middle-income workers are not brought into the higher rate of income tax solely as a result of wage inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56729/26]

Question· writtenPQ 768asked

768. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the additional tax reliefs or incentives for working families under consideration as part of Budget 2027, including changes to existing tax credits, childcare-related tax measures or other family-focused reliefs designed to reduce the cost-of-living for middle-income households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56730/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

768. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the additional tax reliefs or incentives for working families under consideration as part of Budget 2027, including changes to existing tax credits, childcare-related tax measures or other family-focused reliefs designed to reduce the cost-of-living for middle-income households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56730/26]

Question· writtenPQ 769asked

769. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider extending, expanding or introducing mortgage interest relief, renter tax relief or other housing-related tax measures in Budget 2027 to assist middle-income households facing high housing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56731/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

769. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider extending, expanding or introducing mortgage interest relief, renter tax relief or other housing-related tax measures in Budget 2027 to assist middle-income households facing high housing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56731/26]

Question· writtenPQ 770asked

770. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for inclusion in Budget 2027 to support middle-income families, including changes to income tax bands, tax credits, childcare supports and housing-related tax reliefs; the principles that will guide the Government's decisions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56732/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

770. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for inclusion in Budget 2027 to support middle-income families, including changes to income tax bands, tax credits, childcare supports and housing-related tax reliefs; the principles that will guide the Government's decisions in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56732/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1012asked

1012. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review the current 50:50 employment permits rule as it applies to the nursing home sector; if he will consider introducing the necessary legislative amendments to provide greater workforce flexibility for nursing homes experiencing recruitment difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56722/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1012. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review the current 50:50 employment permits rule as it applies to the nursing home sector; if he will consider introducing the necessary legislative amendments to provide greater workforce flexibility for nursing homes experiencing recruitment difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56722/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1509asked

1509. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he will take in Budget 2027 to support the sustainability of the independent radio sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56736/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1509. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures he will take in Budget 2027 to support the sustainability of the independent radio sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56736/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1510asked

1510. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department is taking to support the sustainability of local and regional newspapers and digital news platforms given their important role in informing communities, supporting democracy and providing trusted local information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56737/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1510. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department is taking to support the sustainability of local and regional newspapers and digital news platforms given their important role in informing communities, supporting democracy and providing trusted local information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56737/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2006asked

2006. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if the current administration of the disability allowance scheme sufficiently encourages recipients to participate in employment, education, and community life without fear of adversely affecting their entitlement; whether his Department is considering measures to provide greater clarity and reassurance regarding eligibility reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56756/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2006. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if the current administration of the disability allowance scheme sufficiently encourages recipients to participate in employment, education, and community life without fear of adversely affecting their entitlement; whether his Department is considering measures to provide greater clarity and reassurance regarding eligibility reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56756/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2571asked

2571. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish a cross-departmental approach to support the growth of Ireland’s industrial hemp sector, addressing barriers in cultivation, licensing, processing capacity and market development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56761/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2571. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish a cross-departmental approach to support the growth of Ireland’s industrial hemp sector, addressing barriers in cultivation, licensing, processing capacity and market development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56761/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2572asked

2572. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the engagement his Department has had with the animal feed industry regarding increasing the use of Irish-grown grain in in animal feedstuffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56762/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2572. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine the engagement his Department has had with the animal feed industry regarding increasing the use of Irish-grown grain in in animal feedstuffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56762/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2573asked

2573. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he has considered measures to increase the minimum inclusion of Irish-grown grain in animal feedstuffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56763/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2573. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he has considered measures to increase the minimum inclusion of Irish-grown grain in animal feedstuffs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56763/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2574asked

2574. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has undertaken a review of the adequacy of maternity leave supports available to self-employed female farmers; whether additional measures are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2574. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has undertaken a review of the adequacy of maternity leave supports available to self-employed female farmers; whether additional measures are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56764/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2861asked

2861. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to support the provision and training of assistance dogs, including autism assistance dogs; whether consideration is being given to providing sustainable multi-annual funding for organisations delivering these services as part of the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56759/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2861. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures being taken to support the provision and training of assistance dogs, including autism assistance dogs; whether consideration is being given to providing sustainable multi-annual funding for organisations delivering these services as part of the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56759/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3070asked

3070. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding for a national baseline audit of meals on wheels services, in view of the absence of comprehensive national data on service users, unmet demand, service coverage and outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56757/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3070. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding for a national baseline audit of meals on wheels services, in view of the absence of comprehensive national data on service users, unmet demand, service coverage and outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56757/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3071asked

3071. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a national transformation programme for meals on wheels services, including investment in digital infrastructure, volunteer recruitment, regional kitchen capacity and energy efficiency measures, to improve service resilience, governance and nationwide coverage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56758/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3071. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of a national transformation programme for meals on wheels services, including investment in digital infrastructure, volunteer recruitment, regional kitchen capacity and energy efficiency measures, to improve service resilience, governance and nationwide coverage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56758/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3519asked

3519. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health to outline the efforts being made to incentivise the setting up of new GP practices given the chronic shortage of GP places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56738/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3519. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health to outline the efforts being made to incentivise the setting up of new GP practices given the chronic shortage of GP places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56738/26]