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Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying rules for the €500 Disability payment announced in Budget 2027, including whether a person who transfers from a long-term disability payment to a State Pension shortly before the payment is made will still qualify. [73188/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

542. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying rules for the €500 Disability payment announced in Budget 2027, including whether a person who transfers from a long-term disability payment to a State Pension shortly before the payment is made will still qualify. [73188/26]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection whether persons who were in receipt of invalidity pension immediately prior to reaching pension age and who have since transferred to the State Pension (Contributory) will qualify for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; if not, the reason such persons are excluded given that their disability and associated costs continue after age 66; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73269/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

539. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection whether persons who were in receipt of invalidity pension immediately prior to reaching pension age and who have since transferred to the State Pension (Contributory) will qualify for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; if not, the reason such persons are excluded given that their disability and associated costs continue after age 66; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73269/26]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying payments and eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; the reference date on which recipients must be in payment to qualify; whether a person must make an application or will be paid automatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73270/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

538. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection the qualifying payments and eligibility criteria for the €500 cost of disability payment announced in Budget 2027; the reference date on which recipients must be in payment to qualify; whether a person must make an application or will be paid automatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73270/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the €500 cost of disability payment, announced as a permanent payment in Budget 2027, will be placed on a statutory basis through legislation to guarantee its continuation in future years; whether the rate will be reviewed and increased in line with inflation and evidence on the actual additional costs of disability; and the further changes to the payment that are being considered. [73140/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

520. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the €500 cost of disability payment, announced as a permanent payment in Budget 2027, will be placed on a statutory basis through legislation to guarantee its continuation in future years; whether the rate will be reviewed and increased in line with inflation and evidence on the actual additional costs of disability; and the further changes to the payment that are being considered. [73140/26]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide emergency capital funding to Monaghan County Council to bridge the €400,000 budget shortfall caused by escalating construction costs for the specialized adaptation of the former Newbliss Garda barracks; if he is aware that this project was specifically allocated to a family (details supplied) caring for a child with Rett syndrome who requires 24-hour care; and the emergency capital mechanisms available to prevent critical local disability housing projects from being abandoned due to rising tender costs. [72891/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

504. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide emergency capital funding to Monaghan County Council to bridge the €400,000 budget shortfall caused by escalating construction costs for the specialized adaptation of the former Newbliss Garda barracks; if he is aware that this project was specifically allocated to a family (details supplied) caring for a child with Rett syndrome who requires 24-hour care; and the emergency capital mechanisms available to prevent critical local disability housing projects from being abandoned due to rising tender costs. [72891/26]

Question· writtenPQ 483asked

483. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement he has had with RTÉ regarding progress on reforms prior to Budget 2027, including the dates of any such meetings in the past six months; and whether pulling of funding was raised as a possibility during said engagements. [72934/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

483. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the engagement he has had with RTÉ regarding progress on reforms prior to Budget 2027, including the dates of any such meetings in the past six months; and whether pulling of funding was raised as a possibility during said engagements. [72934/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason the revised allocation for Vote 27 – International Cooperation for 2026, announced yesterday as €855 million, falls €11.4 million below the Budget 2026 allocation of €866.4 million as published in the Revised Estimates for Public Services; if she will clarify how this reduction aligns with the Government’s stated commitments on Ireland’s international development programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73142/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

231. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason the revised allocation for Vote 27 – International Cooperation for 2026, announced yesterday as €855 million, falls €11.4 million below the Budget 2026 allocation of €866.4 million as published in the Revised Estimates for Public Services; if she will clarify how this reduction aligns with the Government’s stated commitments on Ireland’s international development programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73142/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the dedicated funding that will be provided to implement the successor to Our Rural Future; when the new policy will be published; and the way in which its objectives will be delivered without dedicated implementation funding. [72977/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

83. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the dedicated funding that will be provided to implement the successor to Our Rural Future; when the new policy will be published; and the way in which its objectives will be delivered without dedicated implementation funding. [72977/26]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason no additional funding has been allocated to SICAP in Budget 2027, despite rising demand for its services; and the assessment that has been made of the impact on community organisations and the people they support. [72920/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

74. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason no additional funding has been allocated to SICAP in Budget 2027, despite rising demand for its services; and the assessment that has been made of the impact on community organisations and the people they support. [72920/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason no dedicated implementation funding has been identified for the successor to Our Rural Future in Budget 2027; the way in which the Government intends to ensure that its rural development commitments are supported by adequate resources, measurable actions and clear delivery timelines; and if he will publish a funded implementation plan setting out departmental responsibilities and annual expenditure commitments. [72928/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

62. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the reason no dedicated implementation funding has been identified for the successor to Our Rural Future in Budget 2027; the way in which the Government intends to ensure that its rural development commitments are supported by adequate resources, measurable actions and clear delivery timelines; and if he will publish a funded implementation plan setting out departmental responsibilities and annual expenditure commitments. [72928/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which Budget 2027 will support urban areas with the highest concentration of disadvantage. [72675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

59. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which Budget 2027 will support urban areas with the highest concentration of disadvantage. [72675/26]

Question· writtenPQ 47asked

47. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total capital funding allocated in Budget 2027 for Gaeltacht development, Irish-language infrastructure and Irish-language organisations, compared with 2026; the reasons for any reduction in capital expenditure; and the way in which his Department intends to ensure that investment is sufficient to support the sustainability of Gaeltacht communities and the objectives of the Government's Irish-language policy. [72948/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

47. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total capital funding allocated in Budget 2027 for Gaeltacht development, Irish-language infrastructure and Irish-language organisations, compared with 2026; the reasons for any reduction in capital expenditure; and the way in which his Department intends to ensure that investment is sufficient to support the sustainability of Gaeltacht communities and the objectives of the Government's Irish-language policy. [72948/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the additional €5 million allocated to the Community Services Programme in Budget 2027 will be sufficient to meet increased salary, pension and operating costs faced by participating community organisations; the assessment his Department has made of the funding shortfall facing these organisations; and whether further funding will be provided to protect existing jobs and services. [72926/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

33. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if the additional €5 million allocated to the Community Services Programme in Budget 2027 will be sufficient to meet increased salary, pension and operating costs faced by participating community organisations; the assessment his Department has made of the funding shortfall facing these organisations; and whether further funding will be provided to protect existing jobs and services. [72926/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the proportion of his Department's budget allocation for 2027 that will go to community schemes, youth work, youth diversion, and other similar projects. [72943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

25. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the proportion of his Department's budget allocation for 2027 that will go to community schemes, youth work, youth diversion, and other similar projects. [72943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the basis for the €1 million allocation for North-South co-operation in budget 2027; the way in which this compares with the allocation in 2026; and the way in which funding will be distributed between core operations. [72955/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

21. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the basis for the €1 million allocation for North-South co-operation in budget 2027; the way in which this compares with the allocation in 2026; and the way in which funding will be distributed between core operations. [72955/26]

Question· writtenPQ 782asked

782. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide further details regarding her plans for the €7 million allocation for general practice reform in Budget 2027; and if the Strategic Review of General Practice will conclude by year end. [73319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

782. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health to provide further details regarding her plans for the €7 million allocation for general practice reform in Budget 2027; and if the Strategic Review of General Practice will conclude by year end. [73319/26]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the way in which the additional allocation secured for the ETS in budget 2027 will be distributed; the number of additional educational psychologists that will be hired from same; and the number of additional schools that will benefit from the programme. [72530/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

469. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the way in which the additional allocation secured for the ETS in budget 2027 will be distributed; the number of additional educational psychologists that will be hired from same; and the number of additional schools that will benefit from the programme. [72530/26]

Question· writtenPQ 467asked

467. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether two schools (details supplied) can be considered for additional supports following the additional allocation in budget 2027 to enable the expansion of DEIS Plus and home school liaison supports. [72565/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

467. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether two schools (details supplied) can be considered for additional supports following the additional allocation in budget 2027 to enable the expansion of DEIS Plus and home school liaison supports. [72565/26]

Question· writtenPQ 466asked

466. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown of the €687 million allocated to the school transport scheme in budget 2027; the amount allocated to existing school transport services, service expansion, fleet investment; the new initiatives or pilots to help operators meet increased bus contractor running costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

466. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a detailed breakdown of the €687 million allocated to the school transport scheme in budget 2027; the amount allocated to existing school transport services, service expansion, fleet investment; the new initiatives or pilots to help operators meet increased bus contractor running costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72582/26]

Question· writtenPQ 465asked

465. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the €687 million allocated to the school transport scheme in budget 2027; the level of funding provided in 2026; the additional funding provided in 2027; the extent to which the increase will support increased pupil numbers, expanded services, increased operator costs, fleet investment or other measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72583/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

465. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the breakdown of the €687 million allocated to the school transport scheme in budget 2027; the level of funding provided in 2026; the additional funding provided in 2027; the extent to which the increase will support increased pupil numbers, expanded services, increased operator costs, fleet investment or other measures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72583/26]

Question· writtenPQ 422asked

422. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any of the additional funding for expansion of DEIS plus announced in Budget 27 can be utilised to support the Drogheda schools previously excluded from DEIS plus; noting that these schools are still seeking DEIS plus recognition. [73065/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

422. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any of the additional funding for expansion of DEIS plus announced in Budget 27 can be utilised to support the Drogheda schools previously excluded from DEIS plus; noting that these schools are still seeking DEIS plus recognition. [73065/26]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide further detail on the scope and intended focus of the enterprise tax review announced as part of Budget 2027; the specific areas of tax that will be considered as part of the review; the expected timeline for its initiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72541/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

372. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide further detail on the scope and intended focus of the enterprise tax review announced as part of Budget 2027; the specific areas of tax that will be considered as part of the review; the expected timeline for its initiation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72541/26]

Question· writtenPQ 353asked

353. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government's future plans regarding the eight-year deemed disposal regime for investment funds and ETFs; and whether further changes are under consideration following the measures announced in Budget 2027. [73241/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

353. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the Government's future plans regarding the eight-year deemed disposal regime for investment funds and ETFs; and whether further changes are under consideration following the measures announced in Budget 2027. [73241/26]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm if funding has been allocated to the implementation of Phase 8 of BusConnects as part of Budget 2027; and to outline the timeframe for this phase of BusConnects to be introduced. [72868/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

310. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm if funding has been allocated to the implementation of Phase 8 of BusConnects as part of Budget 2027; and to outline the timeframe for this phase of BusConnects to be introduced. [72868/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for a report on CAMHS services in Galway; the number of children currently awaiting an appointment; and the way in which Budget 2027 will expand mental health services for children and adolescents in Galway. [72370/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for a report on CAMHS services in Galway; the number of children currently awaiting an appointment; and the way in which Budget 2027 will expand mental health services for children and adolescents in Galway. [72370/26]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to confirm the level of funding that has been made available for rural community groups for improvements to community centres in budget 2027; and if any funding will be made available for new builds in 2027. [72668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

19. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to confirm the level of funding that has been made available for rural community groups for improvements to community centres in budget 2027; and if any funding will be made available for new builds in 2027. [72668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 735asked

735. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the crisis mental health nursing team announced in Budget 2027 for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda will be operational; the additional staffing complement that will be in place for this team; the funding that will be provided for this team; and if this will be a recurring annual funding provision. [73063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

735. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the crisis mental health nursing team announced in Budget 2027 for Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda will be operational; the additional staffing complement that will be in place for this team; the funding that will be provided for this team; and if this will be a recurring annual funding provision. [73063/26]

Question· writtenPQ 733asked

733. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the Solace Cafe announced in Budget 27 for Louth will be operational; if people will be able to self refer; and if the service can be accessed without an appointment. [73067/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

733. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Health when the Solace Cafe announced in Budget 27 for Louth will be operational; if people will be able to self refer; and if the service can be accessed without an appointment. [73067/26]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm that medical card income thresholds will be increased at least in line with recent social protection increases announced in Budget 2027, in order that those receiving these payments will not be disadvantaged in applying for a medical card. [72719/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

212. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to confirm that medical card income thresholds will be increased at least in line with recent social protection increases announced in Budget 2027, in order that those receiving these payments will not be disadvantaged in applying for a medical card. [72719/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the projected supplementary estimate which will be needed for the health budget in 2026; the steps she has taken to achieve savings targets; the extent to which savings targets were missed; the reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72945/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

199. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the projected supplementary estimate which will be needed for the health budget in 2026; the steps she has taken to achieve savings targets; the extent to which savings targets were missed; the reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72945/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the expanded older persons and community supports, including additional home-support hours, dementia services and community-based care that will be provided under Budget 2027. [72329/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

197. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health the expanded older persons and community supports, including additional home-support hours, dementia services and community-based care that will be provided under Budget 2027. [72329/26]

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