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Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of Heritage Cards purchased in each category adult, student and so on, each year since it was introduced; if there are plans to modernise it as an app on smartphones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48719/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

262. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of Heritage Cards purchased in each category adult, student and so on, each year since it was introduced; if there are plans to modernise it as an app on smartphones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48719/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there is a plan to allow children under 12 go free to visit OPW heritage sites (details supplied) from 1 July again this year; the number of child visitors each year since the introduction of this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48718/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

261. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there is a plan to allow children under 12 go free to visit OPW heritage sites (details supplied) from 1 July again this year; the number of child visitors each year since the introduction of this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48718/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the date on which the Passport Service first commenced paying rent for the new office premises on the Quays in Cork; and the total amount paid in rent for that premises to date. [48603/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

260. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the date on which the Passport Service first commenced paying rent for the new office premises on the Quays in Cork; and the total amount paid in rent for that premises to date. [48603/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when staff of the Passport Office in Cork are expected to relocate to the newly constructed office building on the Quays. [48602/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2026

259. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when staff of the Passport Office in Cork are expected to relocate to the newly constructed office building on the Quays. [48602/26]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Ballymun Garda Station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [48167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

160. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Ballymun Garda Station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [48167/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Santry Garda Station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [48166/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

159. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Santry Garda Station in each of the years of 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [48166/26]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation given that officials of the Office of Government Procurement informed the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 that contracting authorities are required under legislation and Government policy to publish contract award notices, that evidence suggested not all organisations were doing so, and that no penalties exist for non-compliance, whether he is satisfied that the current arrangements provide an effective mechanism to ensure adherence to these requirements. [47993/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

158. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation given that officials of the Office of Government Procurement informed the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 that contracting authorities are required under legislation and Government policy to publish contract award notices, that evidence suggested not all organisations were doing so, and that no penalties exist for non-compliance, whether he is satisfied that the current arrangements provide an effective mechanism to ensure adherence to these requirements. [47993/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to evidence given by officials of the Office of Government Procurement before the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 (details supplied), whether the Office of Government Procurement has since completed any assessment of compliance with these requirements; and, if so, to provide the findings. [47964/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

157. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to evidence given by officials of the Office of Government Procurement before the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 (details supplied), whether the Office of Government Procurement has since completed any assessment of compliance with these requirements; and, if so, to provide the findings. [47964/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 367 and 368 of 17 September 2025 and Parliamentary Question No. 655 of 16 June 2026, if he will confirm the details and methodology of the figures provided (details supplied). [47963/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2026

156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 367 and 368 of 17 September 2025 and Parliamentary Question No. 655 of 16 June 2026, if he will confirm the details and methodology of the figures provided (details supplied). [47963/26]

Question· Question écrite16243answered

Question 16243 — justice

France · National Assembly · 23 June 2026

Mme Michèle Martinez interroge M. le garde des sceaux, ministre de la justice, sur la numérisation et l'outillage des différents services de protection de l'enfance. L'affaire Lyhanna a suscité une indignation légitime. Au-delà des éventuelles responsabilités individuelles dans ce manquement grave de la justice à son impératif de protéger la société, il est à noter que les magistrats et plus généralement l'ensemble des personnels de la justice et de la protection des mineurs doivent composer avec des outils informatiques vieillissants, hétérogènes et qui n'interagissent pas entre eux. Leur mission déjà complexe en est considérablement alourdie avec un cloisonnement préjudiciable à l'efficacité. Dans un rapport conjoint publié en 2020 et portant sur les délais d'exécution des décisions de justice en matière de protection de l'enfance, l'Inspection générale de la justice et l'Inspection générale des affaires sociales pointaient ainsi l'absence de données nationales consolidées, le manque de systèmes d'information communs entre l'autorité judiciaire, les départements (ASE) et les associations habilitées, les difficultés de pilotage liées à la fragmentation des données et la nécessité d'améliorer les systèmes d'information pour suivre l'exécution des mesures de protection de l'enfance. Six ans après la publication de ce rapport, elle souhaite connaître les progrès accomplis au sein du ministère dans l'outillage informatique et la numérisation des procédures afin de simplifier la vie des usagers comme des agents et sécuriser les transmissions d'information.

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether consideration is being given to the establishment of a national procurement directory or centralised supplier portal to assist social enterprises, SMEs and innovative enterprises in identifying and accessing public procurement opportunities across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47769/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

278. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether consideration is being given to the establishment of a national procurement directory or centralised supplier portal to assist social enterprises, SMEs and innovative enterprises in identifying and accessing public procurement opportunities across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47769/26]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total landholding of his Department, broken down by county, including the amount currently unused or vacant, the portion zoned for development, and the number of sites that include vacant or derelict properties. [47630/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

277. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total landholding of his Department, broken down by county, including the amount currently unused or vacant, the portion zoned for development, and the number of sites that include vacant or derelict properties. [47630/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the quantum of unclaimed prizes at the National Lottery annually for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the percentage that was used to further advertise the National Lottery's products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47444/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

275. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the quantum of unclaimed prizes at the National Lottery annually for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the percentage that was used to further advertise the National Lottery's products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47444/26]

Question· writtenPQ 274asked

274. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the oversight there is of public tenders to ensure they are fair and do not drive existing commercial companies out of business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47392/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

274. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the oversight there is of public tenders to ensure they are fair and do not drive existing commercial companies out of business (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47392/26]

Question· writtenPQ 273asked

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans the Office of Public Works has to expand ancillary and visitor activities at a castle (details supplied); whether consideration has been given, or will be given, to facilitating craft fairs, markets or stalls in the environs of the castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47324/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

273. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans the Office of Public Works has to expand ancillary and visitor activities at a castle (details supplied); whether consideration has been given, or will be given, to facilitating craft fairs, markets or stalls in the environs of the castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47324/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding maintenance of the river Dargle flood relief scheme; the position regarding issues with debris being deposited on a flood overflow area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47209/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

272. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding maintenance of the river Dargle flood relief scheme; the position regarding issues with debris being deposited on a flood overflow area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47209/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the new national fund aimed at removing river blockages; the €90,000 allocated to Wicklow County Council; the criteria used in determining the removal of river blockages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47208/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

271. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the new national fund aimed at removing river blockages; the €90,000 allocated to Wicklow County Council; the criteria used in determining the removal of river blockages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47208/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on progress by the Office of Public Works in relation to the proposed development of a new Garda headquarters in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

270. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on progress by the Office of Public Works in relation to the proposed development of a new Garda headquarters in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost to the State in the year 2027 from a public sector pay agreement of 1%, 2%,3%,4% 5% or 10%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46964/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

269. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost to the State in the year 2027 from a public sector pay agreement of 1%, 2%,3%,4% 5% or 10%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46964/26]

Question· writtenPQ 268asked

268. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the work his Department is doing to progress 'Circular 03-2026 Application of 1 September 2025 Local Bargaining Clause under Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026'; the timeline for when these payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

268. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the work his Department is doing to progress 'Circular 03-2026 Application of 1 September 2025 Local Bargaining Clause under Public Service Agreement 2024 to 2026'; the timeline for when these payments will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46903/26]

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title currently working in each heritage site under the remit of OPW as of 15 June 2026, in tabular form. [46837/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

267. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title currently working in each heritage site under the remit of OPW as of 15 June 2026, in tabular form. [46837/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the next public sector pay deal; when talks are scheduled to commence; the engagements his Department has had with stakeholders around the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

266. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the next public sector pay deal; when talks are scheduled to commence; the engagements his Department has had with stakeholders around the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the on-going public sector discussions with regard to a reversal of the previous financial decision to reduce the daily rate of payment for former members of the public service appointed for their expertise and experience to public sector interview boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46818/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

265. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the on-going public sector discussions with regard to a reversal of the previous financial decision to reduce the daily rate of payment for former members of the public service appointed for their expertise and experience to public sector interview boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46818/26]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the cost of his Department’s annual grant towards a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

264. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the cost of his Department’s annual grant towards a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46812/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the relocation of the Cork Passport Office; the overall cost of this relocation process, including the terms of the lease, the fit out costs and other related costs such as professional fees; and the amount that has been spent to date on the project. [47680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

263. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the relocation of the Cork Passport Office; the overall cost of this relocation process, including the terms of the lease, the fit out costs and other related costs such as professional fees; and the amount that has been spent to date on the project. [47680/26]

Record· ToezeggingTZ202606-192openstaand

De Kamer ontvangt in het najaar van 2026 het regieplan Digitalisering funderend onderwijs. In die brief wordt o.a. ingegaan op de motie over richtlijnen voor het terugdringen van schermgebruik in klaslokalen (Kamerstuk 32034, nr. 78).

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 22 June 2026

De Kamer ontvangt in het najaar van 2026 het regieplan Digitalisering funderend onderwijs. In die brief wordt o.a. ingegaan op de motie over richtlijnen voor het terugdringen van schermgebruik in klaslokalen (Kamerstuk 32034, nr. 78).

Question· writtenPQ 267asked

267. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the annual expenditure on courses for employees of public bodies to learn Irish, from an organisation (details supplied) or any other provider, in each of the past ten years; and the analysis that has been conducted by his Department on ways to increase the provision of such courses across the public sector. [46828/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

267. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the annual expenditure on courses for employees of public bodies to learn Irish, from an organisation (details supplied) or any other provider, in each of the past ten years; and the analysis that has been conducted by his Department on ways to increase the provision of such courses across the public sector. [46828/26]

Question· writtenPQ 266asked

266. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of increasing the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service budget by 5%, 10 % and 20% respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46735/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

266. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of increasing the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service budget by 5%, 10 % and 20% respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46735/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total 2026 budget allocation for the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46734/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

265. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total 2026 budget allocation for the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46734/26]

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost savings to the State in the year 2027 from a reduction in the salary top up of politicians including an Taoiseach, an Tánaiste, Ministers and Ministers of State, by 25%, 50% and 75%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46733/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

264. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost savings to the State in the year 2027 from a reduction in the salary top up of politicians including an Taoiseach, an Tánaiste, Ministers and Ministers of State, by 25%, 50% and 75%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46733/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total allocation in Budget 2026 towards the Office of Public Work's flood defence and coastal erosion projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46732/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

263. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total allocation in Budget 2026 towards the Office of Public Work's flood defence and coastal erosion projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46732/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026, and his statement that the publication of purchase order data over €20,000 has been Government policy since 2011, whether his Department monitored compliance with that requirement across Departments, agencies and public bodies between 2011 and 2025; if so, the mechanism used; if not, the reason; and whether his Department has identified the number of bodies not publishing purchase order data in accordance with Government policy prior to the recent correspondence issued to Secretaries General. [46638/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

262. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026, and his statement that the publication of purchase order data over €20,000 has been Government policy since 2011, whether his Department monitored compliance with that requirement across Departments, agencies and public bodies between 2011 and 2025; if so, the mechanism used; if not, the reason; and whether his Department has identified the number of bodies not publishing purchase order data in accordance with Government policy prior to the recent correspondence issued to Secretaries General. [46638/26]

Question· writtenPQ 261asked

261. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total annual revenue resulting from charges on admission to monuments and heritage sites by the Office of Public Works in each of the past ten years. [46585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

261. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total annual revenue resulting from charges on admission to monuments and heritage sites by the Office of Public Works in each of the past ten years. [46585/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current condition of Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin (details supplied); whether any deterioration at the site has been linked to conservation or renovation works carried out as part of the 2014-2018 programme; the interim maintenance or remedial works planned for the site; when the facade render works previously announced will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

260. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current condition of Rathfarnham Castle, County Dublin (details supplied); whether any deterioration at the site has been linked to conservation or renovation works carried out as part of the 2014-2018 programme; the interim maintenance or remedial works planned for the site; when the facade render works previously announced will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 259asked

259. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with Canada. [46433/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

259. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with Canada. [46433/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with the European Union or with other EU member states. [46432/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

258. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with the European Union or with other EU member states. [46432/26]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline Ireland's position as a global leader in the stewardship of data; and the way in which Ireland promotes that position internationally. [46394/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

59. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline Ireland's position as a global leader in the stewardship of data; and the way in which Ireland promotes that position internationally. [46394/26]

Question· writtenPQ 58asked

58. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of flood defence and coastal erosion projects under consideration or underway; the spend to date, by year and by county, in tabular form; the status of each; the date on which the current status was reached; the date on which each project is anticipated to move to the next stage; the date on which each project was initially planned to be completed; and the date on which each project is currently anticipated to be completed [46148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

58. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of flood defence and coastal erosion projects under consideration or underway; the spend to date, by year and by county, in tabular form; the status of each; the date on which the current status was reached; the date on which each project is anticipated to move to the next stage; the date on which each project was initially planned to be completed; and the date on which each project is currently anticipated to be completed [46148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the review of compensation paid to education and training board members and nominees to interview boards for teaching posts in community and comprehensive schools, who are not in public sector employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

57. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the review of compensation paid to education and training board members and nominees to interview boards for teaching posts in community and comprehensive schools, who are not in public sector employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46048/26]

Record· PetitionPetition 773101rejected

Regulate social media algorithms and addictive design instead of a blanket ban

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 June 2026

Halt plans for a blanket social media ban on under-16s. Instead, mandate that platforms must disable engagement-maximising algorithms, infinite scrolling, autoplay loops, and predatory design features by default for all minor accounts, shifting accountability from families to tech corporations. Blanket bans fail to protect youth and block educational lifelines for isolated, neurodiverse, or home-educated teens. The real harm lies in multi-billion-pound corporate algorithms engineered for profit. For both minors and the wider public, these systems prioritize polarization and misinformation because outrage drives screen time. The Government must hold tech giants accountable: regulate core mechanics and mandate transparency to protect public discourse and keep young people safe online.

Question· Question écrite16043answered

Question 16043 — personnes âgées

France · National Assembly · 16 June 2026

M. Pierre Cordier appelle l'attention de Mme la ministre déléguée auprès de la ministre de la santé, des familles, de l'autonomie et des personnes handicapées, chargée de l'autonomie et des personnes handicapées, sur les difficultés rencontrées par de nombreux résidents d'établissements d'hébergement pour personnes âgées dépendantes (EHPAD) pour exercer leur droit de vote lors des différents scrutins électoraux. Le droit de vote est un principe constitutionnel fondamental qui doit être garanti à chaque citoyen, quel que soit son âge, son état de santé ou son lieu de résidence. Or, lors des dernières échéances électorales, plusieurs témoignages ont mis en lumière les obstacles persistants à l'expression démocratique au sein des EHPAD. Ces freins sont de plusieurs ordres. D'une part, les difficultés de mobilité physique et cognitive empêchent un grand nombre de résidents de se déplacer jusqu'aux bureaux de vote de leur commune d'inscription. D'autre part, le recours au vote par procuration, bien que facilité par la loi, se heurte souvent à un manque d'information, à la complexité des démarches administratives pour les familles ou le personnel, ainsi qu'à la disponibilité parfois restreinte des officiers de police judiciaire pour recueillir les procurations à domicile ou au sein même des établissements. Enfin, l'absence fréquente de bureaux de vote éphémères ou de dispositifs de vote par correspondance aggrave le taux d'abstention des aînés. S'il convient de saluer l'engagement quotidien des personnels de direction et d'animation pour accompagner les résidents dans leurs démarches citoyennes, le manque de communication, de moyens humains et de directives nationales homogènes crée de fortes disparités d'un établissement à un autre. Par ailleurs, plusieurs signalements ont mis en lumière des pratiques profondément préoccupantes où la vulnérabilité cognitive ou physique de certains résidents aurait été exploitée pour établir des procurations à leur insu ou sans leur consentement éclairé, souvent au profit d'intérêts partisans. Face à ce constat qui fragilise l'universalité du suffrage et isole démocratiquement les citoyens âgés ou dépendants, il est urgent de prendre des mesures pour simplifier et sécuriser l'exercice du droit de vote en EHPAD. La perte d'autonomie ne doit en aucun cas priver un citoyen de ses droits, mais elle exige une protection accrue de l'État pour éviter que le suffrage universel ne soit dévoyé. Il lui demande par conséquent si le Gouvernement envisage de mettre en œuvre des expérimentations lors des prochains scrutins, telles que le déploiement systématique de bureaux de vote mobiles au sein des structures ou la digitalisation simplifiée du recueil des procurations pour les personnes dépendantes, avec une permanence assurée par les gendarmes ou policiers au sein des structures.

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Question 16031 — numérique

France · National Assembly · 16 June 2026

M. Vincent Rolland interroge M. le ministre de l'économie, des finances et de la souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique sur les freins réglementaires qui limitent aujourd'hui la généralisation de la lettre recommandée électronique (LRE) en France. Depuis plus d'une décennie, la lettre recommandée électronique s'est progressivement imposée dans le paysage juridique français comme un outil sécurisé permettant la transmission de notifications à valeur juridique par voie numérique. Selon la Fédération des tiers de confiance du numérique (FnTC), entre 20 et 25 millions d'envois électroniques sont réalisés chaque année en France. Son cadre juridique repose notamment sur le règlement européen eIDAS (règlement (UE) n° 910/2014, tel que modifié par le règlement (UE) 2024/1183 dit « eIDAS 2 ») relatif aux services de confiance, ainsi que sur les dispositions du code des postes et des communications électroniques et du code civil, qui reconnaissent l'équivalence juridique entre la lettre recommandée électronique qualifiée et la lettre recommandée papier, sous réserve du respect des exigences d'identification des parties, d'horodatage et de conservation des preuves. La LRE présente de nombreux bénéfices pour l'ensemble des acteurs économiques et administratifs. Elle permet d'accélérer les échanges formels, de simplifier les procédures administratives et contractuelles et de réduire significativement les coûts liés à l'envoi de courriers recommandés. Dans un contexte marqué par la transformation numérique des échanges et par la dématérialisation croissante des démarches administratives et contractuelles, elle constitue ainsi un levier de modernisation des pratiques et d'amélioration de l'efficacité des communications formelles. Toutefois, malgré ce cadre juridique stabilisé et ces bénéfices largement reconnus, le développement de la lettre recommandée électronique demeure aujourd'hui limité par certaines contraintes réglementaires. En particulier, le droit français impose actuellement, pour les destinataires particuliers, le recueil préalable de leur consentement pour recevoir une lettre recommandée électronique. Ce régime d' opt-in constitue une spécificité du droit national, qui va au-delà des exigences du cadre européen et se décline à travers de nombreux textes sectoriels – code de la consommation, code des assurances, notamment – qui maintiennent chacun leurs propres conditions de consentement. Une évolution récente du droit français a toutefois introduit une inflexion notable dans ce dispositif. La loi n° 2024-322 du 9 avril 2024 visant à l'accélération et à la simplification de la rénovation de l'habitat dégradé et des grandes opérations d'aménagement a ainsi instauré, dans le cadre de la copropriété, un régime d' opt-out pour les notifications et mises en demeure adressées aux copropriétaires. Celles-ci peuvent désormais être effectuées par voie électronique par défaut, les copropriétaires étant tenus de communiquer une adresse électronique valable. Ils conservent néanmoins la possibilité permanente de demander le maintien de la voie postale, le syndic étant par ailleurs tenu de les informer préalablement des modalités de dématérialisation. Les premiers résultats observés dans ce secteur semblent confirmer l'intérêt opérationnel de ce dispositif. Selon la FnTC, le taux de dématérialisation des notifications, auparavant limité à environ 15 %, atteindrait désormais un niveau proche de 70 %, tandis que les taux d'ouverture ou de retrait des notifications électroniques s'établiraient autour de 80 %, alors même qu'une part significative des lettres recommandées papier n'est pas retirée par leurs destinataires. Dans ce contexte, la question se pose de l'extension de ce régime d' opt-out à d'autres situations en maintenant une information préalable et claire des destinataires, la communication d'une adresse électronique valide et la possibilité permanente d'exercer un droit d'opposition permettant de conserver la voie postale. Une telle évolution pourrait contribuer à lever un frein important à la généralisation de la lettre recommandée électronique et accompagner la numérisation croissante des échanges administratifs et contractuels. Il souhaiterait donc connaître la position du Gouvernement sur cette question et savoir si une évolution du cadre juridique applicable à la réception des lettres recommandées électroniques par les particuliers est envisagée.

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