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Question· writtenPQ 550asked

550. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of temporary staff employed by his Department in preparation for and during Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency; the grades of those staff; the number employed on temporary and fixed-term contracts respectively; the duration of each contract expressed in months; and the total cost incurred to date and the projected overall cost, in tabular form. [75328/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

550. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of temporary staff employed by his Department in preparation for and during Ireland's upcoming EU Presidency; the grades of those staff; the number employed on temporary and fixed-term contracts respectively; the duration of each contract expressed in months; and the total cost incurred to date and the projected overall cost, in tabular form. [75328/26]

Question· writtenPQ 423asked

423. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Civil Service Reform and Digitalisation, notified to his Department on 4 June 2026, whether the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners can be paid under Rule 34 of the schemes separately from the other proposed amendments to the schemes; if not, the reason the increase cannot proceed in advance of those amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76966/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

423. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, Civil Service Reform and Digitalisation, notified to his Department on 4 June 2026, whether the pension increase for CIÉ pensioners can be paid under Rule 34 of the schemes separately from the other proposed amendments to the schemes; if not, the reason the increase cannot proceed in advance of those amendments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [76966/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cumulative value of ICT grant funding that has been spent on annual or multi-year software licences, subscriptions and cloud services since the commencement of the Digital Strategy for Schools 2015–2020; whether the Department regards this expenditure as constituting a recurring revenue stream for the commercial suppliers concerned; and if she will commission or publish an analysis of the proportion of total ICT grant expenditure that has accrued to private educational technology companies over the lifetime of the current and previous strategies. [75130/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

291. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the cumulative value of ICT grant funding that has been spent on annual or multi-year software licences, subscriptions and cloud services since the commencement of the Digital Strategy for Schools 2015–2020; whether the Department regards this expenditure as constituting a recurring revenue stream for the commercial suppliers concerned; and if she will commission or publish an analysis of the proportion of total ICT grant expenditure that has accrued to private educational technology companies over the lifetime of the current and previous strategies. [75130/26]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount of funding issued under the grant scheme for ICT infrastructure (and predecessor schemes under the Digital Strategy for Schools) in each of the years 2016 to date; of that total, the amount that was expended by schools on software licences, subscriptions, cloud-based tools, learning platforms and education applications as opposed to hardware, networking and other physical infrastructure; and if she will provide a breakdown of that software-related expenditure by named company or product in each year. [75125/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

286. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the total amount of funding issued under the grant scheme for ICT infrastructure (and predecessor schemes under the Digital Strategy for Schools) in each of the years 2016 to date; of that total, the amount that was expended by schools on software licences, subscriptions, cloud-based tools, learning platforms and education applications as opposed to hardware, networking and other physical infrastructure; and if she will provide a breakdown of that software-related expenditure by named company or product in each year. [75125/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the person or body that assesses PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications; and to identify any contractor, its role, contract value and the final decision maker. [75194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

245. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the person or body that assesses PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications; and to identify any contractor, its role, contract value and the final decision maker. [75194/26]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff that are allocated specifically to the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme, including assessment, administration and decision-making; whether they are dedicated staff or shared with other programmes; and the additional capacity is planned for staffing this programme. [75195/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

244. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff that are allocated specifically to the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme, including assessment, administration and decision-making; whether they are dedicated staff or shared with other programmes; and the additional capacity is planned for staffing this programme. [75195/26]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of applications received for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme in the call closing on 30 June 2026; the total funding requested; and to provide a breakdown by investment area and the numbers and amounts approved, rejected, withdrawn and still awaiting decisions. [75196/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

243. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of applications received for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme in the call closing on 30 June 2026; the total funding requested; and to provide a breakdown by investment area and the numbers and amounts approved, rejected, withdrawn and still awaiting decisions. [75196/26]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason decisions regarding the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme are taking months beyond the processing period reported to applicants; whether a Christmas processing target been communicated; and the firm dates and regular updates that will be given to each outstanding applicant. [75197/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

242. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason decisions regarding the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme are taking months beyond the processing period reported to applicants; whether a Christmas processing target been communicated; and the firm dates and regular updates that will be given to each outstanding applicant. [75197/26]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the sums that were approved, contracted and actually paid in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 against the €40 million allocation for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; to provide the position at the start of 2026, at 30 June 2026 and now; and to explain the slow pace shown by the published April and September figures. [75198/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

241. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the sums that were approved, contracted and actually paid in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 against the €40 million allocation for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; to provide the position at the start of 2026, at 30 June 2026 and now; and to explain the slow pace shown by the published April and September figures. [75198/26]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason there was only one call for PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications in 2026; the confirmed reopening, final application and award dates in 2027; and the month-by-month plan will ensure that the remaining allocation is committed by the end of 2027 without disadvantaging groups. [75199/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

240. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason there was only one call for PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications in 2026; the confirmed reopening, final application and award dates in 2027; and the month-by-month plan will ensure that the remaining allocation is committed by the end of 2027 without disadvantaging groups. [75199/26]

Question· writtenPQ 239asked

239. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation what happens to any part of the €40 million for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme that is not allocated or paid within the applicable deadlines; if it can be carried forward or reallocated; if not, if it must it be returned; if so, who decides; and the extensions or safeguards available. [75200/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

239. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation what happens to any part of the €40 million for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme that is not allocated or paid within the applicable deadlines; if it can be carried forward or reallocated; if not, if it must it be returned; if so, who decides; and the extensions or safeguards available. [75200/26]

Question· writtenPQ 238asked

238. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which assessment queries for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme will be made proportionate and consistent; and the way in which applicants who followed support-partner advice will be protected where that advice conflicts with Pobal's requirements. [75201/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

238. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which assessment queries for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme will be made proportionate and consistent; and the way in which applicants who followed support-partner advice will be protected where that advice conflicts with Pobal's requirements. [75201/26]

Question· writtenPQ 237asked

237. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation who is accountable for delivery of the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; the service standards that apply; and the immediate measures that will address the backlog, communications failures and any resourcing shortfall. [75202/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

237. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation who is accountable for delivery of the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; the service standards that apply; and the immediate measures that will address the backlog, communications failures and any resourcing shortfall. [75202/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to previous PQs regarding the restoration of pay parity relative to medical scientists and biochemists, the reason he has not sanctioned the increase due to retired employees (details supplied); the reason he continues to ignore these facts and instead is describing the circumstances as an upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75121/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

236. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to previous PQs regarding the restoration of pay parity relative to medical scientists and biochemists, the reason he has not sanctioned the increase due to retired employees (details supplied); the reason he continues to ignore these facts and instead is describing the circumstances as an upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75121/26]

Question· writtenPQ 235asked

235. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any State body currently has responsibility for monitoring procurement activity across all contracting authorities on a real-time or continuous basis. [75157/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

235. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any State body currently has responsibility for monitoring procurement activity across all contracting authorities on a real-time or continuous basis. [75157/26]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the public bodies that are responsible for monitoring compliance with public procurement requirements following contract award. [75158/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

234. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the public bodies that are responsible for monitoring compliance with public procurement requirements following contract award. [75158/26]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public body has responsibility for reviewing patterns of contract amendments across Government departments, local authorities, agencies and non-commercial State bodies. [75159/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

233. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public body has responsibility for reviewing patterns of contract amendments across Government departments, local authorities, agencies and non-commercial State bodies. [75159/26]

Question· writtenPQ 232asked

232. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of public contracts in respect of which contract amendments were approved in each of the past five years; and the aggregate value of such amendments. [75160/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

232. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of public contracts in respect of which contract amendments were approved in each of the past five years; and the aggregate value of such amendments. [75160/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether data is centrally collected regarding cumulative increases in contract values arising from post-award amendments; and if such data is available, if he will provide the details. [75161/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

231. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether data is centrally collected regarding cumulative increases in contract values arising from post-award amendments; and if such data is available, if he will provide the details. [75161/26]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public contracts in each of the previous five years for which cumulative amendments exceeded 10 per cent, 25 per cent and 50 per cent of original contract value. [75162/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public contracts in each of the previous five years for which cumulative amendments exceeded 10 per cent, 25 per cent and 50 per cent of original contract value. [75162/26]

Question· writtenPQ 229asked

229. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether contracting authorities are required to publish information concerning contract amendments, cost increases or project delays; and if he will outline the legal basis for any such requirement. [75163/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

229. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether contracting authorities are required to publish information concerning contract amendments, cost increases or project delays; and if he will outline the legal basis for any such requirement. [75163/26]

Question· writtenPQ 228asked

228. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Office of Government Procurement maintains datasets relating to supplier concentration, repeat contract awards or market dominance in public procurement. [75166/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

228. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Office of Government Procurement maintains datasets relating to supplier concentration, repeat contract awards or market dominance in public procurement. [75166/26]

Question· writtenPQ 227asked

227. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number and value of public procurement competitions in each of the previous five years in respect of which only one compliant tender was received. [75164/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

227. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number and value of public procurement competitions in each of the previous five years in respect of which only one compliant tender was received. [75164/26]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public body conducts systemic analysis of procurement data for the purposes of identifying corruption risks, bid-rigging indicators or supplier concentration risks. [75167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

226. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public body conducts systemic analysis of procurement data for the purposes of identifying corruption risks, bid-rigging indicators or supplier concentration risks. [75167/26]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a review process is automatically triggered where only one compliant tender is received in a procurement competition above a specified value. [75165/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

225. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a review process is automatically triggered where only one compliant tender is received in a procurement competition above a specified value. [75165/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the State maintains a central database recording contractor performance across contracting authorities. [75168/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

224. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the State maintains a central database recording contractor performance across contracting authorities. [75168/26]

Question· writtenPQ 223asked

223. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether statutory thresholds exist that automatically trigger review by the Comptroller and Auditor General where procurement cost overruns or project delays arise. [75169/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

223. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether statutory thresholds exist that automatically trigger review by the Comptroller and Auditor General where procurement cost overruns or project delays arise. [75169/26]

Question· writtenPQ 222asked

222. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether consideration has been given to the establishment of an independent procurement oversight body, commissioner or inspectorate; and if he will provide details of any review undertaken. [75170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

222. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether consideration has been given to the establishment of an independent procurement oversight body, commissioner or inspectorate; and if he will provide details of any review undertaken. [75170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether lobbying activity in relation to procurement design, specifications or pre-tender market engagement is centrally monitored. [75171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

221. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether lobbying activity in relation to procurement design, specifications or pre-tender market engagement is centrally monitored. [75171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether records are maintained concerning external consultants involved in the design of procurement competitions subsequently won by firms with which those consultants have had a commercial relationship. [75172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

220. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether records are maintained concerning external consultants involved in the design of procurement competitions subsequently won by firms with which those consultants have had a commercial relationship. [75172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures in place for the OPW that helps ensure no conflicts of interest in the subcontracting of work. [75173/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

219. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures in place for the OPW that helps ensure no conflicts of interest in the subcontracting of work. [75173/26]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the policies in place for the disclosure of gifts in the OPW. [75175/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

218. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the policies in place for the disclosure of gifts in the OPW. [75175/26]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he will bring forward amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 to prohibit the transmission of a report, or of information capable of identifying the reporting person, to the organisation or persons the report concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75265/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

217. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he will bring forward amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 to prohibit the transmission of a report, or of information capable of identifying the reporting person, to the organisation or persons the report concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75265/26]

Question· writtenPQ 216asked

216. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the arrangements in place where a report made or transmitted to his Department under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended, concerns his Department's own functions under that Act, including the statutory guidance issued by him; whether a conflict of interest assessment is carried out on receipt of such a report; whether such reports may be referred to another suitable person or to the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

216. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the arrangements in place where a report made or transmitted to his Department under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended, concerns his Department's own functions under that Act, including the statutory guidance issued by him; whether a conflict of interest assessment is carried out on receipt of such a report; whether such reports may be referred to another suitable person or to the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department's internal protected disclosures policy and procedures are published on its website; if not, the reason; whether the statutory guidance encourages public bodies to publish their internal procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75267/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

215. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department's internal protected disclosures policy and procedures are published on its website; if not, the reason; whether the statutory guidance encourages public bodies to publish their internal procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75267/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the ongoing works being undertaken by the Office of Public Works at the Four Courts, Dublin; the nature and scope of these works; the anticipated completion date; the total expenditure incurred to date; and the overall projected cost of the project. [75023/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

214. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the ongoing works being undertaken by the Office of Public Works at the Four Courts, Dublin; the nature and scope of these works; the anticipated completion date; the total expenditure incurred to date; and the overall projected cost of the project. [75023/26]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will give assurances that 100% of revenue collected through the carbon tax will be ringfenced for climate action measures to facilitate a just transition, and that all unspent carbon tax revenue will be carried over to the following year rather than returned to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65970/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

83. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will give assurances that 100% of revenue collected through the carbon tax will be ringfenced for climate action measures to facilitate a just transition, and that all unspent carbon tax revenue will be carried over to the following year rather than returned to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65970/26]

Question· writtenPQ 82asked

82. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to meaningful public sector pay talks with the unions representing public sector workers. [74851/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

82. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to meaningful public sector pay talks with the unions representing public sector workers. [74851/26]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures being taken to ensure that the continued digitalisation of public services does not disadvantage older people, people with disabilities or those with limited digital literacy; and the way in which access to in-person and telephone services will be maintained where needed. [74918/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

81. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures being taken to ensure that the continued digitalisation of public services does not disadvantage older people, people with disabilities or those with limited digital literacy; and the way in which access to in-person and telephone services will be maintained where needed. [74918/26]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the basis on which it was decided to award excessive salary increases to the CEOs of many State bodies. [74938/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

80. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the basis on which it was decided to award excessive salary increases to the CEOs of many State bodies. [74938/26]

Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on plans to develop flood mitigating measures in the vicinity of Shannon town and Shannon Airport in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74786/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on plans to develop flood mitigating measures in the vicinity of Shannon town and Shannon Airport in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74786/26]

Question· writtenPQ 78asked

78. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the growth in public service numbers since 2021, by sector and by frontline and non-frontline grades, in tabular form; and how this data is informing his approach to the next public service pay agreement. [74770/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

78. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the growth in public service numbers since 2021, by sector and by frontline and non-frontline grades, in tabular form; and how this data is informing his approach to the next public service pay agreement. [74770/26]

Question· writtenPQ 77asked

77. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he has introduced to ensure value-for-money in respect of public capital projects. [74942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

77. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he has introduced to ensure value-for-money in respect of public capital projects. [74942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy provisions installed, where possible. [73609/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

76. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy provisions installed, where possible. [73609/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

75. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government plans to move beyond annual capital investment targets and introduce a strategic framework, as recommended in the Future Forty report, with medium and long-term goals for infrastructure provision across housing, transport, energy and water services. [68424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Clifden flood relief scheme. [74387/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

74. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Clifden flood relief scheme. [74387/26]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which he will enhance public trust in how the public sector uses AI. [74404/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

73. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which he will enhance public trust in how the public sector uses AI. [74404/26]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is doing to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments are fully accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73608/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is doing to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments are fully accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73608/26]

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]

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