924. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific protocol for Irish association applicants for citizenship who do not meet the new guidelines; if applications will still be sent to him for review; the timelines for the 1,500 backlogged applications from over three years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48758/25]
923. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of adult Irish association applications his Department has made a final decision on since the guidelines were issued in May 2025; the number of those adult applicants that have been notified of the final decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48756/25]
219. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider expanding the under-9 free travel scheme in Budget 2026 to include commercial bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48231/25]
2636. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if the figures for HSE mental health staff in the June 2025 HSE Employment Report for the Limerick City and Tipperary North Integrated Health Area are correct; if the figures for HSE mental health staff in the June 2025 HSE employment report for the Clare and Limerick County Integrated health area are correct; and the reason there are 23 times more HSE mental health staff in the latter IHA than in the former. [47071/25]
2424. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for paediatric patients with epilepsy at Limerick University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of patients currently awaiting first consultations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45938/25]
2423. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health to provide details on the services currently provided for adult patients with epilepsy at Limerick University Hospital; the number and grade of staff that are currently attached to this service at this site; the number of current staff vacancies within this service; the number of epilepsy patients currently registered with this service; the number of patients currently awaiting first consultations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45937/25]
1416. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason illness benefit for a five-week period ending on 23 July 2025 has been refused for an individual (details supplied), even though this individual was self-isolating due to Covid during that period and did not consult a doctor as she self-diagnosed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47067/25]
1379. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in cases in which a person sells their family home to move to more suitable accommodation, up to €337,500 of the sale proceeds is exempt from the means test for the State pension (non-contributory); that the same exemption does not apply when the person is applying for fuel allowance; if he plans to correct this anomaly in budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46157/25]
2946. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE have requested that the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP) get the two year postgraduate course in clinical measurement science (higher diploma) from Technological University Dublin accredited; that previously graduates from this course were hired by the HSE, but now recent graduates who have been offered positions in the HSE cannot get a contract as the course is still not accredited; the action she will take to ensure these graduates can take up their positions in the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42658/25]
2085. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if an application has been submitted to establish an IPAS centre at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43131/25]
904. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when a decision will be made in relation to a review of a work permit for a person (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42024/25]
337. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the proposed increase in defence spending over the next five years, particularly in view of the recent commitment by many European countries to significantly increase their defence expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41784/25]
72. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39825/25]
24. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39824/25]
855. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if tedralan 200mg will be added to the medical card list as this medication is expensive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38700/25]
779. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider increasing funding for an organisation (details supplied) in view of the fact that veterinary care costs have increased significantly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38823/25]
593. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of how slow the pyrite redress scheme process is; and if this process will be sped up. [39392/25]
592. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it has been brought to his attention that pyrite has been found in some social housing; and the measures he intends to take to assist local authorities to deal with the problem. [39391/25]
436. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the current dire condition of the school building and grounds of a school (details supplied); if she can provide an update on the status of the building and the renovation application for the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38652/25]
117. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance the way in which income tax receipts to date in 2025 compare to the same period last year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/25]
112. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance his response to the annual letter from the Governor of the Central Bank ahead of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/25]
112. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the action being taken to support young people who want to pursue a career in the EU institutions in an Irish language role. [38076/25]
43. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his attendance at the SNE Return Conference at Iveagh House on 3 July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38050/25]
124. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider appointing a national animal welfare director; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38000/25]
655. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a specific timeframe for when the backlog will be cleared and finished for the remaining old paper citizenship applications; and when exactly these remaining paper applicants will be notified of a citizenship decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37689/25]
597. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal by an individual (details supplied) against a refusal of invalidity pension for a named person which was submitted several months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37688/25]
206. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade is he aware of the tremendous work being carried out by an organisation (details supplied) in New York, which aims to bridge the gap between Irish graduates and job opportunities in the New York tri-state area; if he has received a request from them to assist with the cost of an administrator; his response to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37691/25]
52. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the serious problem of drug tourism, where people come to Limerick city to secure and use illicit drugs; the actions the Garda intends to take to deal with this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36300/25]
69. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Finance if an individual purchasing a home under the incremental purchase scheme from a local authority can avail of the help-to-buy scheme; who ultimately makes the decision in these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36432/25]
864. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has not reinstated a podiatry clinic in Barrack View Health Centre, Edward Street, Limerick, which has not been held since March 2025; when it will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36217/25]
799. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending special leave with pay for those who worked on the front line during the pandemic, contracted long-Covid and as a result are still suffering from serious health issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35837/25]
671. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if there are any plans to increase facilities for adults suffering with eating disorders; if she is aware that there are only three adult beds in Ireland and that they are for the catchment area of St. Vincent’s Hospital; if she agrees that this is wholly insufficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35196/25]
507. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35243/25]
485. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to expand the Land Development Agency’s geographical area of operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35552/25]
484. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his proposals for the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop its land bank to engage in active land management policies and for the LDA to deliver private housing in appropriate locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35551/25]
228. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport his plans to support individuals who wish to complete pilot training in Ireland, as the costs are currently prohibitively high for most people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35713/25]
106. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the proposed Colbert Quarter development in Limerick by the Land Development Agency (LDA); and when he expects the LDA to begin delivering houses for Limerick. [35634/25]
83. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the implementation of the new statutory timelines for planning decisions by An Coimisiún Pleanála, as mandated by the Planning and Development Act 2024. [35635/25]
24. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health her response to the ESRI report on future capacity requirements for GP services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34603/25]
17. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if it is her intention to bring Children’s Health Ireland under the remit of the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34602/25]
832. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Health if she will accelerate the approval and funding of the new drug givinostat to treat the one-hundred boys currently living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34122/25]
556. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if provision has been made to continue the Economic and Social Intervention Fund in Limerick in 2026 and beyond, given that it is a critical instrument to help address disadvantage in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34530/25]
430. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is correct to state that a teacher (details supplied) would only receive an annual pension of €1982.65 after over 17 years of teaching; if there is a way for this individual to buy back credits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34185/25]
172. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will report on his engagement to encourage employers to utilise the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32901/25]
116. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is taking to support more disabled people into employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32900/25]
57. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of employment permit applications received to date in 2025, and the number of permits issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32941/25]
583. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on a visa application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31874/25]
219. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is aware that a person (details supplied) has been refused a disability pension even though they developed psychosis after taking the drug larium while serving in Chad in 2009; and if he will request his Departmental officials to review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31393/25]
17. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that a small number of students who were granted J1 visas are now not permitted to travel by the US authorities; whether his Department is engaging with the US authorities to have this restriction lifted, as has been done for Indian applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31263/25]
906. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a carer’s allowance application given the fact that the care recipient (details supplied) is suffering from cancer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29566/25]