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Question· writtenPQ 939asked

939. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to examine the feasibility of installing water fountains at high footfall locations in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61843/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

939. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to examine the feasibility of installing water fountains at high footfall locations in the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61843/26]

Question· writtenPQ 938asked

938. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide funding to carry out emergency coastal protection works to the sea wall adjacent to the Lower Road, Valentia Island, County Kerry before it is washed away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60474/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

938. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide funding to carry out emergency coastal protection works to the sea wall adjacent to the Lower Road, Valentia Island, County Kerry before it is washed away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60474/26]

Question· writtenPQ 937asked

937. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE security operations managers employed by the OPW as of 13 August 2026; and the civil service grade this post is normally filled by. [61392/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

937. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE security operations managers employed by the OPW as of 13 August 2026; and the civil service grade this post is normally filled by. [61392/26]

Question· writtenPQ 936asked

936. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government has identified which public authority retains responsibility for ensuring that a reporting person continues to receive the protections and supports envisaged by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 after a protected disclosure has been referred to An Garda Síochána for criminal investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61419/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

936. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government has identified which public authority retains responsibility for ensuring that a reporting person continues to receive the protections and supports envisaged by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 after a protected disclosure has been referred to An Garda Síochána for criminal investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61419/26]

Question· writtenPQ 935asked

935. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works plans to install bottle filling stations or water fountains at popular visitor locations in the Phoenix Park such as playgrounds, outside the Zoo entrance, at the soccer pavilion, or at any other location beyond the single bottle filling station at the visitor centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61763/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

935. Deputy Daniel Ennis asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works plans to install bottle filling stations or water fountains at popular visitor locations in the Phoenix Park such as playgrounds, outside the Zoo entrance, at the soccer pavilion, or at any other location beyond the single bottle filling station at the visitor centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61763/26]

Question· writtenPQ 934asked

934. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Nenagh flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61806/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

934. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Nenagh flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61806/26]

Question· writtenPQ 933asked

933. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will facilitate the installation of additional eco-toilet facilities in the Phoenix Park for public use following the installation of six toilets in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61618/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

933. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will facilitate the installation of additional eco-toilet facilities in the Phoenix Park for public use following the installation of six toilets in June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61618/26]

Question· writtenPQ 932asked

932. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if calculations have been carried out regarding the impact of increased construction costs where capital grants are made by Government Departments but there are delays in making payments to recipient organisations. [61379/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

932. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if calculations have been carried out regarding the impact of increased construction costs where capital grants are made by Government Departments but there are delays in making payments to recipient organisations. [61379/26]

Question· writtenPQ 931asked

931. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government has identified which public authority retains responsibility for ensuring that a reporting person continues to receive the protections and supports envisaged by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 after a protected disclosure has been referred to An Garda Síochána for criminal investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61417/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

931. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government has identified which public authority retains responsibility for ensuring that a reporting person continues to receive the protections and supports envisaged by the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 after a protected disclosure has been referred to An Garda Síochána for criminal investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.' [61417/26]

Question· writtenPQ 930asked

930. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has examined whether referral of a protected disclosure to An Garda Síochána may create a gap between the whistleblower protection framework established under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and the subsequent criminal justice process; and if so, whether any reforms are under consideration. [61421/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

930. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has examined whether referral of a protected disclosure to An Garda Síochána may create a gap between the whistleblower protection framework established under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and the subsequent criminal justice process; and if so, whether any reforms are under consideration. [61421/26]

Question· writtenPQ 929asked

929. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the State considers that Article 20 of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 is implemented where a reporting person continues to cooperate with An Garda Síochána after a protected disclosure has been referred for criminal investigation but no public body retains ongoing responsibility for providing support or protection. [61424/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

929. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the State considers that Article 20 of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 is implemented where a reporting person continues to cooperate with An Garda Síochána after a protected disclosure has been referred for criminal investigation but no public body retains ongoing responsibility for providing support or protection. [61424/26]

Question· writtenPQ 928asked

928. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any Government protocol exists setting out the respective responsibilities of referring public bodies, the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner and An Garda Síochána following the referral of a protected disclosure that may disclose criminal offences. [61425/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

928. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any Government protocol exists setting out the respective responsibilities of referring public bodies, the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner and An Garda Síochána following the referral of a protected disclosure that may disclose criminal offences. [61425/26]

Question· writtenPQ 927asked

927. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department collects or analyses data on the outcomes of protected disclosures referred by public bodies to An Garda Síochána, including whether reporting persons subsequently continued to receive protections under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. [61426/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

927. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department collects or analyses data on the outcomes of protected disclosures referred by public bodies to An Garda Síochána, including whether reporting persons subsequently continued to receive protections under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. [61426/26]

Question· writtenPQ 926asked

926. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has undertaken any review or evaluation of the effectiveness of referring protected disclosures to An Garda Síochána as part of the State's implementation of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and Directive (EU) 2019/1937; whether that review considered the subsequent experience of reporting persons following such referrals; and if no such review has been undertaken, whether one is planned. [61428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

926. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has undertaken any review or evaluation of the effectiveness of referring protected disclosures to An Garda Síochána as part of the State's implementation of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 and Directive (EU) 2019/1937; whether that review considered the subsequent experience of reporting persons following such referrals; and if no such review has been undertaken, whether one is planned. [61428/26]

Question· writtenPQ 925asked

925. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department maintains any mechanism for obtaining feedback from reporting persons following the referral of their protected disclosures to An Garda Síochána, for the purpose of evaluating whether the protections and supports provided under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 remain effective throughout the subsequent process. [61431/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

925. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department maintains any mechanism for obtaining feedback from reporting persons following the referral of their protected disclosures to An Garda Síochána, for the purpose of evaluating whether the protections and supports provided under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 remain effective throughout the subsequent process. [61431/26]

Question· writtenPQ 924asked

924. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in revenue for allowing the Iveagh Gardens to be used as a summer concert venue in 2025 and 2026; when those rates for allowing this location as concert venue were last reviewed; and the civil service grade within the OPW that has the authority to decide to increase or decrease venue rental fees. [61518/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

924. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in revenue for allowing the Iveagh Gardens to be used as a summer concert venue in 2025 and 2026; when those rates for allowing this location as concert venue were last reviewed; and the civil service grade within the OPW that has the authority to decide to increase or decrease venue rental fees. [61518/26]

Question· writtenPQ 923asked

923. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has identified any point within the protected disclosures framework at which responsibility for a reporting person ceases before another public authority assumes responsibility for that person's protection and support; and, if so, the way in which the Government considers that position to be consistent with the objectives of Directive (EU) 2019/1937. [61430/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

923. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has identified any point within the protected disclosures framework at which responsibility for a reporting person ceases before another public authority assumes responsibility for that person's protection and support; and, if so, the way in which the Government considers that position to be consistent with the objectives of Directive (EU) 2019/1937. [61430/26]

Question· writtenPQ 922asked

922. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to urgently review the recommended pay packages of semi-State agency CEOs by the Independent Senior Posts Remuneration Committee; the way can it be justified that the CEO of the ESB earns a salary of €410,000, a salary greater than the President of the United States, especially in the context of a cost of living crisis, with accounts in excess of €500,000 thousand families in energy arrears; his views on whether it is time to halt to this hypocrisy; and will he make a statement on the matter. [60364/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

922. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to urgently review the recommended pay packages of semi-State agency CEOs by the Independent Senior Posts Remuneration Committee; the way can it be justified that the CEO of the ESB earns a salary of €410,000, a salary greater than the President of the United States, especially in the context of a cost of living crisis, with accounts in excess of €500,000 thousand families in energy arrears; his views on whether it is time to halt to this hypocrisy; and will he make a statement on the matter. [60364/26]

Question· writtenPQ 921asked

921. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to introduce a scheme with immediate effect to keep the arches of bridges clear of debris (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

921. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to introduce a scheme with immediate effect to keep the arches of bridges clear of debris (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 920asked

920. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest in coastal erosion works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, where massive erosion continues to take place; if the OPW will assist with efforts to put a marram grass programme in place to help save the dunes at Rossbeigh for future generations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60467/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

920. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest in coastal erosion works at Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, where massive erosion continues to take place; if the OPW will assist with efforts to put a marram grass programme in place to help save the dunes at Rossbeigh for future generations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60467/26]

Question· writtenPQ 919asked

919. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest and protect homes and properties, now that the Castlemaine Harbour pilot study has been completed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

919. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest and protect homes and properties, now that the Castlemaine Harbour pilot study has been completed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 918asked

918. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to come to the assistance of the flood victims at Cromane Lower, Killorglin, County Kerry and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

918. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to come to the assistance of the flood victims at Cromane Lower, Killorglin, County Kerry and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60716/26]

Question· writtenPQ 917asked

917. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to come to the assistance of the local community at Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, County Kerry where the spit has been ravaged by coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

917. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to come to the assistance of the local community at Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, County Kerry where the spit has been ravaged by coastal erosion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 916asked

916. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to report on progress to meet his commitments under the National Human Rights Strategy for disabled people; the measures taken since the strategy was introduced; the key metrics identified to measure progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60749/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

916. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to report on progress to meet his commitments under the National Human Rights Strategy for disabled people; the measures taken since the strategy was introduced; the key metrics identified to measure progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60749/26]

Question· writtenPQ 915asked

915. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60771/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

915. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60771/26]

Question· writtenPQ 914asked

914. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is satisfied that the windows in the cells in the Garda Station at Kells, County Meath meet all of the necessary standards; if he will set those standards out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60996/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

914. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is satisfied that the windows in the cells in the Garda Station at Kells, County Meath meet all of the necessary standards; if he will set those standards out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60996/26]

Question· writtenPQ 913asked

913. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is satisfied that departments and public bodies responsible for major procurement and infrastructure projects retain sufficient internal procurement, commercial, technical, project and contract management expertise to act as informed clients and effectively challenge and manage external consultants and contractors; the way in which the capability is assessed; the minimum capability requirements that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61157/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

913. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is satisfied that departments and public bodies responsible for major procurement and infrastructure projects retain sufficient internal procurement, commercial, technical, project and contract management expertise to act as informed clients and effectively challenge and manage external consultants and contractors; the way in which the capability is assessed; the minimum capability requirements that apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61157/26]

Question· writtenPQ 912asked

912. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider making changes to the occupational supplementary pension (OSP) to allow a retiree to take up some employment without the OSP being impacted, in order to allow the retiree to still contribute to society and earn some extra income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

912. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider making changes to the occupational supplementary pension (OSP) to allow a retiree to take up some employment without the OSP being impacted, in order to allow the retiree to still contribute to society and earn some extra income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 911asked

911. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61268/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

911. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61268/26]

Question· writtenPQ 910asked

910. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the findings and recommendations arising from reviews and evaluations of major public projects are collated centrally; if there is a central mechanism to track implementation of recommendations and ensure lessons identified in one department or public body are applied across the public sector; if not, whether he intends to establish such a mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61156/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

910. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the findings and recommendations arising from reviews and evaluations of major public projects are collated centrally; if there is a central mechanism to track implementation of recommendations and ensure lessons identified in one department or public body are applied across the public sector; if not, whether he intends to establish such a mechanism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61156/26]

Question· writtenPQ 909asked

909. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if central monitoring of major public projects includes assessment of whether the benefits and outcomes identified in the original business case are subsequently delivered; the person or body responsible for monitoring benefits realisation following project completion; if this information is reported centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61158/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

909. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if central monitoring of major public projects includes assessment of whether the benefits and outcomes identified in the original business case are subsequently delivered; the person or body responsible for monitoring benefits realisation following project completion; if this information is reported centrally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61158/26]

Question· writtenPQ 908asked

908. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm whether he has undertaken a review of the State-funded whistleblower support model provided through Transparency International Ireland, following the commencement of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 and the European Commission's identification of concerns regarding Ireland's implementation of Article 20 of Directive (EU) 2019/1937; and if so, to publish its findings. [59860/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

908. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm whether he has undertaken a review of the State-funded whistleblower support model provided through Transparency International Ireland, following the commencement of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 and the European Commission's identification of concerns regarding Ireland's implementation of Article 20 of Directive (EU) 2019/1937; and if so, to publish its findings. [59860/26]

Question· writtenPQ 907asked

907. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of art works currently in the State collection; the process of selection for new works; and the number of art works currently on public display. [59855/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

907. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of art works currently in the State collection; the process of selection for new works; and the number of art works currently on public display. [59855/26]

Question· writtenPQ 906asked

906. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if Phase 2 of the Limerick northern distributor road will be designated as a critical infrastructure project under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 in future tranches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

906. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if Phase 2 of the Limerick northern distributor road will be designated as a critical infrastructure project under the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 in future tranches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59825/26]

Question· writtenPQ 905asked

905. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of FOI requests his Department, and each agency under his auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026; the number that were refused on original decision; the number for which reviews were sought and the number of those reviews whereby the original decision was amended; the number for which subsequent appeals were submitted; the number of those appeals which resulted in an amendment to the original decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

905. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of FOI requests his Department, and each agency under his auspices, received in each year 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026; the number that were refused on original decision; the number for which reviews were sought and the number of those reviews whereby the original decision was amended; the number for which subsequent appeals were submitted; the number of those appeals which resulted in an amendment to the original decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 904asked

904. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

904. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount his Department and Departmental agencies have spent in 2025 and to date in 2026 on social media and web advertising; the proportion this is of his Department's advertising budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60929/26]

Question· writtenPQ 903asked

903. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former Garda stations currently owned by the State which remain vacant; the location of each; the date on which each ceased to operate as a Garda station; the current annual cost of securing and maintaining each property; whether each property has been considered for housing or another public-service use; and if he will provide details of any proposed disposal or redevelopment. [60962/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

903. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former Garda stations currently owned by the State which remain vacant; the location of each; the date on which each ceased to operate as a Garda station; the current annual cost of securing and maintaining each property; whether each property has been considered for housing or another public-service use; and if he will provide details of any proposed disposal or redevelopment. [60962/26]

Question· writtenPQ 902asked

902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of properties currently owned or controlled by the OPW which are vacant; the location of each; the date on which each property became vacant; the number of properties that have been vacant over 12 months; the current annual cost to the State of maintaining, securing, insuring and otherwise holding each property; and if he will publish the full list of such properties. [60894/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

902. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of properties currently owned or controlled by the OPW which are vacant; the location of each; the date on which each property became vacant; the number of properties that have been vacant over 12 months; the current annual cost to the State of maintaining, securing, insuring and otherwise holding each property; and if he will publish the full list of such properties. [60894/26]

Question· writtenPQ 901asked

901. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current procurement/contract guidelines for local authorities to direct them to use local services whenever possible; his views on whether local authorities are adequately supporting local businesses in their procurement/contract practices; if he plans to boost same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

901. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current procurement/contract guidelines for local authorities to direct them to use local services whenever possible; his views on whether local authorities are adequately supporting local businesses in their procurement/contract practices; if he plans to boost same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60780/26]

Question· writtenPQ 900asked

900. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the spending review papers; the reason this process has been set aside; if he will reinstitute the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

900. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the spending review papers; the reason this process has been set aside; if he will reinstitute the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60652/26]

Question· writtenPQ 899asked

899. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60494/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

899. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60494/26]

Question· writtenPQ 898asked

898. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expenditure incurred by each Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by Department, consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60282/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

898. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expenditure incurred by each Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by Department, consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60282/26]

Question· writtenPQ 897asked

897. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has carried out any international comparison analysis in relation to the fact that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60154/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

897. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has carried out any international comparison analysis in relation to the fact that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60154/26]

Question· writtenPQ 896asked

896. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on whether it is fair and equitable that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60147/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

896. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on whether it is fair and equitable that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60147/26]

Question· writtenPQ 895asked

895. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the fact that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60138/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

895. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the fact that unpaid maternity leave does not count towards pensionable service in the public sector; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60138/26]

Question· writtenPQ 894asked

894. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide exemptions for residents in areas of Shannon County Clare who are protected from flooding by flood defences but cannot draw down their mortgages because they cannot get insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

894. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide exemptions for residents in areas of Shannon County Clare who are protected from flooding by flood defences but cannot draw down their mortgages because they cannot get insurance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 893asked

893. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public bodies that report procurement data in a machine readable format and the number that report in non machine readable formats such as PDF; the number of public bodies not currently publishing Contract Award Notices as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

893. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public bodies that report procurement data in a machine readable format and the number that report in non machine readable formats such as PDF; the number of public bodies not currently publishing Contract Award Notices as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 892asked

892. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out the procurement spend data collected by the Office of Government Procurement in each year since 2019; whether the collection of project level procurement spend data was reduced or discontinued after 2019; the reason for any such change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

892. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out the procurement spend data collected by the Office of Government Procurement in each year since 2019; whether the collection of project level procurement spend data was reduced or discontinued after 2019; the reason for any such change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59648/26]

Question· writtenPQ 891asked

891. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether unique identifiers are applied to suppliers, tenders, contracts and payments on a consistent basis across public bodies to allow procurement data to be aggregated and compared; if no such common identifiers exist, the plans in place to introduce them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59645/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

891. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether unique identifiers are applied to suppliers, tenders, contracts and payments on a consistent basis across public bodies to allow procurement data to be aggregated and compared; if no such common identifiers exist, the plans in place to introduce them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59645/26]

Question· writtenPQ 890asked

890. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a single system exists linking the budget line that authorises expenditure through to the tender, contract award, purchase order, invoice and final payment across central Government; the proportion of total procurement expenditure that can currently be traced on an end-to-end basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59644/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

890. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a single system exists linking the budget line that authorises expenditure through to the tender, contract award, purchase order, invoice and final payment across central Government; the proportion of total procurement expenditure that can currently be traced on an end-to-end basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59644/26]

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