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Question· oralPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is concerned that some students are paying up to €16,000 per year for accommodation while the delivery of purpose-built student accommodation has fallen to a reported 20-year low, with only 657 beds delivered in 2025 and 419 expected in 2026; whether he has assessed the value-for-money implications of proposals announced as part of budget 2027 whereby private developers will build student accommodation that is then leased back to third-level institutions; and the measures he will take to increase the supply of affordable student accommodation to reduce costs for students and families. [71949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

158. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is concerned that some students are paying up to €16,000 per year for accommodation while the delivery of purpose-built student accommodation has fallen to a reported 20-year low, with only 657 beds delivered in 2025 and 419 expected in 2026; whether he has assessed the value-for-money implications of proposals announced as part of budget 2027 whereby private developers will build student accommodation that is then leased back to third-level institutions; and the measures he will take to increase the supply of affordable student accommodation to reduce costs for students and families. [71949/26]

Question· oralPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of early learning and childcare providers that will be expected to lower their fees due to the change in maximum fee bands as part of budget 2027. [77875/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

77. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of early learning and childcare providers that will be expected to lower their fees due to the change in maximum fee bands as part of budget 2027. [77875/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans to reintroduce an electricity credit; the reason he did not introduce one as part of Budget 2027; if he will make any reforms to Ireland’s energy market to bring down prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78102/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2026

1. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the plans to reintroduce an electricity credit; the reason he did not introduce one as part of Budget 2027; if he will make any reforms to Ireland’s energy market to bring down prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [78102/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2260asked

2260. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the screening pathways in the HSE for osteoporosis; the age at which women qualify for these; and the funding allocated to this screening in the budget. [77693/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2260. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the screening pathways in the HSE for osteoporosis; the age at which women qualify for these; and the funding allocated to this screening in the budget. [77693/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2238asked

2238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 65415/26, which stated that waiting times for chronic disease management podiatry in North Cork City were anticipated to reduce following a post filled since August 2026, the nature and grade of that post; the expected reduction in waiting times and the timeframe for it; the budget allocated to community podiatry in Cork for 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77036/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2238. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 65415/26, which stated that waiting times for chronic disease management podiatry in North Cork City were anticipated to reduce following a post filled since August 2026, the nature and grade of that post; the expected reduction in waiting times and the timeframe for it; the budget allocated to community podiatry in Cork for 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77036/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2159asked

2159. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to the Programme for Government commitment to expand free GP services to children up to at least 12 years-of-age, the age she expects to increase it to in this years budget. [77268/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2159. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Health further to the Programme for Government commitment to expand free GP services to children up to at least 12 years-of-age, the age she expects to increase it to in this years budget. [77268/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2094asked

2094. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 69640/26, the amount of interim funding made available to the national ataxia clinic at Tallaght University Hospital to facilitate the commencement of patients on omaveloxolone (skyclarys); the date on which this funding was approved; the budget from which it was drawn; the number of additional clinics and weekend sessions it funds; the date on which the funding ends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77081/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2094. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 69640/26, the amount of interim funding made available to the national ataxia clinic at Tallaght University Hospital to facilitate the commencement of patients on omaveloxolone (skyclarys); the date on which this funding was approved; the budget from which it was drawn; the number of additional clinics and weekend sessions it funds; the date on which the funding ends; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77081/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2091asked

2091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the cost of the monitoring required for patients on omaveloxolone (skyclarys), including monthly blood tests for the first three months of treatment, at least annual echocardiography, and neurology and cardiology review, was included in the budget impact assessment considered by the HSE when reimbursement was approved; if so, the amount included; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77084/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2091. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the cost of the monitoring required for patients on omaveloxolone (skyclarys), including monthly blood tests for the first three months of treatment, at least annual echocardiography, and neurology and cardiology review, was included in the budget impact assessment considered by the HSE when reimbursement was approved; if so, the amount included; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [77084/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2058asked

2058. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who lost it due to the increase in the State pension in Budget 2026; whether her Department has undertaken projections in respect of the numbers that will do so as a result of Budget 2027; and the steps her Department has taken to ensure there is a no impact on those in receipt of the State pension with regard to their medical card. [76783/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2058. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Health the number of medical card holders who lost it due to the increase in the State pension in Budget 2026; whether her Department has undertaken projections in respect of the numbers that will do so as a result of Budget 2027; and the steps her Department has taken to ensure there is a no impact on those in receipt of the State pension with regard to their medical card. [76783/26]

Question· writtenPQ 629asked

629. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding a review of supports for urban pubs, similar to the funding provided for rural pubs in the budget; and if he is aware of the viability issues facing some urban pubs, particularly those outside city centres. [76429/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

629. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding a review of supports for urban pubs, similar to the funding provided for rural pubs in the budget; and if he is aware of the viability issues facing some urban pubs, particularly those outside city centres. [76429/26]

Question· writtenPQ 568asked

568. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current official assessment of the structural and operational viability of Castleconnell garda station; if there are existing plans, budget allocations, or timelines to significantly upgrade or completely rebuild this facility; and if no upgrades are planned, the alternative measures that are being taken to ensure that local Gardaí have the necessary infrastructure to serve the community effectively. [76000/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

568. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current official assessment of the structural and operational viability of Castleconnell garda station; if there are existing plans, budget allocations, or timelines to significantly upgrade or completely rebuild this facility; and if no upgrades are planned, the alternative measures that are being taken to ensure that local Gardaí have the necessary infrastructure to serve the community effectively. [76000/26]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on progress towards delivering the Funds Sector 2030 commitment to abolish the eight-year deemed disposal requirement for Irish-domiciled investment funds; the way this commitment will be progressed in the context of the levers identified in the Roadmap for the Taxation of Retail Investment, including reducing tax rates and simplifying the taxation and administration of retail investments; whether he will confirm that the necessary measures will be progressed in advance of Budget 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

544. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on progress towards delivering the Funds Sector 2030 commitment to abolish the eight-year deemed disposal requirement for Irish-domiciled investment funds; the way this commitment will be progressed in the context of the levers identified in the Roadmap for the Taxation of Retail Investment, including reducing tax rates and simplifying the taxation and administration of retail investments; whether he will confirm that the necessary measures will be progressed in advance of Budget 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [77912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department considered amending Dublin's Living City Initiative Special Regeneration Area as part of the Budget 2027 process. [77754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

540. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department considered amending Dublin's Living City Initiative Special Regeneration Area as part of the Budget 2027 process. [77754/26]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 72042/26, if he will review the correspondence; whether he will consider introducing a transitional arrangement for first-time buyers who received the previous maximum help-to-buy relief of €30,000 shortly before the increase to €35,000 announced in Budget 2027 and whose homes remain under construction; and if any alternative remedy is available. [76495/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

526. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 72042/26, if he will review the correspondence; whether he will consider introducing a transitional arrangement for first-time buyers who received the previous maximum help-to-buy relief of €30,000 shortly before the increase to €35,000 announced in Budget 2027 and whose homes remain under construction; and if any alternative remedy is available. [76495/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport which departmental budget shall provide the €600 million the Irish Government has committed to for the construction of the proposed upgrade of the A5 corridor between Aughnacloy and Strabane. [75334/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

340. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport which departmental budget shall provide the €600 million the Irish Government has committed to for the construction of the proposed upgrade of the A5 corridor between Aughnacloy and Strabane. [75334/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1731asked

1731. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to clarify if the recent budget accounted for funding towards a fully funded DEXA screening programme for women over 50 years-of-age, in view of the fact that a fully funded screening programme would help women protect their bone health, and could reduce the hospital, rehabilitation and long-term care costs associated with preventable fractures. [75662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

1731. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to clarify if the recent budget accounted for funding towards a fully funded DEXA screening programme for women over 50 years-of-age, in view of the fact that a fully funded screening programme would help women protect their bone health, and could reduce the hospital, rehabilitation and long-term care costs associated with preventable fractures. [75662/26]

Question· writtenPQ 754asked

754. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide a breakdown of the additional €7 million in current funding for youth services in Budget 2027; and the way in which the funding will be broken into existing services and programmes, and new measures. [76592/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

754. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide a breakdown of the additional €7 million in current funding for youth services in Budget 2027; and the way in which the funding will be broken into existing services and programmes, and new measures. [76592/26]

Question· writtenPQ 753asked

753. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the Budget 2027 announcement by the Department of Social Protection to make the pilot Holiday Hunger Programme permanent, if she intends to do the same with the scheme for youth services. [76594/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

753. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth given the Budget 2027 announcement by the Department of Social Protection to make the pilot Holiday Hunger Programme permanent, if she intends to do the same with the scheme for youth services. [76594/26]

Question· writtenPQ 494asked

494. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Derelict Property Tax announced as part of Budget 2027 will involve any ring-fencing of the revenue raised for direct use by local authorities; and, if not, the rationale for this decision. [75357/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

494. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Derelict Property Tax announced as part of Budget 2027 will involve any ring-fencing of the revenue raised for direct use by local authorities; and, if not, the rationale for this decision. [75357/26]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will outline her Department's approach toward funding for the HD care pathway; if there will be an increase in funding following Budget 2027; and if the HSE will deliver an overarching national integrated plan for people with Huntington's disease. [75069/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

413. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will outline her Department's approach toward funding for the HD care pathway; if there will be an increase in funding following Budget 2027; and if the HSE will deliver an overarching national integrated plan for people with Huntington's disease. [75069/26]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

390. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of disability placements that were budgeted for in 2025; the actual number of placements in 2026 to date, the budget for private placements; and the actual number of private placements, in tabular form. [75268/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

390. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of disability placements that were budgeted for in 2025; the actual number of placements in 2026 to date, the budget for private placements; and the actual number of private placements, in tabular form. [75268/26]

Question· writtenPQ 202asked

202. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of successful applications processed under the recent ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; the timeline for completing the departmental review into the scheme's emission-reduction impacts and geographic value for money; if he will explicitly state whether provisions will be made from the increased €143 million EV funding allocation in Budget 2027 to reintroduce a successor scrappage scheme next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75318/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

202. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport the total number of successful applications processed under the recent ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; the timeline for completing the departmental review into the scheme's emission-reduction impacts and geographic value for money; if he will explicitly state whether provisions will be made from the increased €143 million EV funding allocation in Budget 2027 to reintroduce a successor scrappage scheme next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75318/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total additional expenditure required to deliver a fully operational replacement train management system, including interim upgrades, consultancy, procurement and implementation costs; and whether the overall financial exposure has been assessed against the original approved project budget. [75190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

199. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total additional expenditure required to deliver a fully operational replacement train management system, including interim upgrades, consultancy, procurement and implementation costs; and whether the overall financial exposure has been assessed against the original approved project budget. [75190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 122asked

122. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date the next tranche of the NDP roll out of new school buildings will be announced; and the amount of funding allocated to her Department in Budget 2027 for this. [74895/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

122. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Education and Youth the date the next tranche of the NDP roll out of new school buildings will be announced; and the amount of funding allocated to her Department in Budget 2027 for this. [74895/26]

Question· writtenPQ 102asked

102. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of the additional school building and capital investment funding announced in Budget 2027 is expected to support school accommodation projects in rapidly growing constituencies such as Kildare north. [74875/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

102. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of the additional school building and capital investment funding announced in Budget 2027 is expected to support school accommodation projects in rapidly growing constituencies such as Kildare north. [74875/26]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if further information will be provided on the establishment of the new public spending efficiency taskforce which was announced on Budget day. [74929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

71. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if further information will be provided on the establishment of the new public spending efficiency taskforce which was announced on Budget day. [74929/26]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of underspend projected from the 2026 capital budget allocated which will be spilled over in 2027. [74912/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

70. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of underspend projected from the 2026 capital budget allocated which will be spilled over in 2027. [74912/26]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the impact of Budget 2027 on infrastructure investment in the west of Ireland. [74677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

56. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the impact of Budget 2027 on infrastructure investment in the west of Ireland. [74677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to his announcement in Budget 2027 of a Public Spending Efficiency Taskforce, when its terms of reference will be published; the way in which will its membership and work programme will be determined; and the way in which recommendations, expected savings and impact on public services will be reported to Dáil Éireann. [74072/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

53. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to his announcement in Budget 2027 of a Public Spending Efficiency Taskforce, when its terms of reference will be published; the way in which will its membership and work programme will be determined; and the way in which recommendations, expected savings and impact on public services will be reported to Dáil Éireann. [74072/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on which departments will require supplementary estimates to cover any expenditure above their allocation in Budget 2026. [74676/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on which departments will require supplementary estimates to cover any expenditure above their allocation in Budget 2026. [74676/26]

Question· oralPQ 92asked

92. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools in Kildare North will benefit from the additional investment in special education from budget 2027, particularly in relation to the provision of special classes, special education teachers and SNAs. [74874/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

92. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools in Kildare North will benefit from the additional investment in special education from budget 2027, particularly in relation to the provision of special classes, special education teachers and SNAs. [74874/26]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the €1.2 billion provided in budget 2027 is adequate to meet the pay commitments in the public sector; if this will account for inflationary pressures over the course of 2027; and the steps he is taking to engage fully in resolving issues and ensuring pay is prioritised. [74422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

16. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the €1.2 billion provided in budget 2027 is adequate to meet the pay commitments in the public sector; if this will account for inflationary pressures over the course of 2027; and the steps he is taking to engage fully in resolving issues and ensuring pay is prioritised. [74422/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the ways budget 2027 funding will support the long-term sustainability of community facilities in rural towns and villages. [74750/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

269. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the ways budget 2027 funding will support the long-term sustainability of community facilities in rural towns and villages. [74750/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question 69685/26, to outline the specific criteria and weighting applied in the SÍOL selection process; the method which the available Pobal deprivation data was assessed in relation to Darndale; the reason there is no appeals process; and to outline the likelihood and process for additional areas being considered for inclusion in 2027 following Budget 2027. [74742/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

268. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question 69685/26, to outline the specific criteria and weighting applied in the SÍOL selection process; the method which the available Pobal deprivation data was assessed in relation to Darndale; the reason there is no appeals process; and to outline the likelihood and process for additional areas being considered for inclusion in 2027 following Budget 2027. [74742/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will clarify whether the €550 monthly childcare fee cap announced in Budget 2027 applies solely to childcare services operating within Band E (40-49.9 hours per week) under the core funding scheme; and if she will provide details of the number of childcare providers operating within Bands E and F, respectively. [74685/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

157. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will clarify whether the €550 monthly childcare fee cap announced in Budget 2027 applies solely to childcare services operating within Band E (40-49.9 hours per week) under the core funding scheme; and if she will provide details of the number of childcare providers operating within Bands E and F, respectively. [74685/26]

Question· writtenPQ 113asked

113. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals who transferred from a long-term disability payment to the State pension at 66 will qualify for the new cost of disability payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74881/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

113. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals who transferred from a long-term disability payment to the State pension at 66 will qualify for the new cost of disability payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74881/26]

Question· writtenPQ 112asked

112. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of concerns that older persons with significant disabilities who have transitioned from disability allowance to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) may face substantial additional costs arising from disability, including transport to essential medical appointments and ongoing care needs, but are excluded from the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027. [74689/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

112. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of concerns that older persons with significant disabilities who have transitioned from disability allowance to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) may face substantial additional costs arising from disability, including transport to essential medical appointments and ongoing care needs, but are excluded from the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027. [74689/26]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; whether persons who were formerly in receipt of disability allowance but who were required to transfer to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) on reaching pension age are excluded from the payment; the number of such pensioners affected; and whether he will consider extending eligibility to pensioners with long-term disabilities who continue to incur significant disability-related costs. [74688/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

107. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; whether persons who were formerly in receipt of disability allowance but who were required to transfer to the State Pension (Non-Contributory) on reaching pension age are excluded from the payment; the number of such pensioners affected; and whether he will consider extending eligibility to pensioners with long-term disabilities who continue to incur significant disability-related costs. [74688/26]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the once-off €500 dost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027 will be paid to people who received disability allowance but have since moved to the State pension on reaching 66 years given that the additional costs of their disability continue; and if he will consider extending the payment to this group. [74633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

101. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the once-off €500 dost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027 will be paid to people who received disability allowance but have since moved to the State pension on reaching 66 years given that the additional costs of their disability continue; and if he will consider extending the payment to this group. [74633/26]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether security and transport costs are included in the €14.275 million operational budget for hosting an event (details supplied); and when a full, updated estimate of the total cost to the State will be published. [74739/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

86. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether security and transport costs are included in the €14.275 million operational budget for hosting an event (details supplied); and when a full, updated estimate of the total cost to the State will be published. [74739/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total value of Irish Aid funding directed to sexual and reproductive health and rights in each of the past five years; whether sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) funding has been maintained or increased in Budget 2027; and the proportion of Ireland's ODA is directed to local women's rights organisations working on SRHR. [74644/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

3. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total value of Irish Aid funding directed to sexual and reproductive health and rights in each of the past five years; whether sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) funding has been maintained or increased in Budget 2027; and the proportion of Ireland's ODA is directed to local women's rights organisations working on SRHR. [74644/26]

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