Digitalisation

274. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has examined the feasibility of establishing a central register of all non-statutory bodies receiving public funding, including the amount received and the governance framework applicable to each body. [36327/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

274. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has examined the feasibility of establishing a central register of all non-statutory bodies receiving public funding, including the amount received and the governance framework applicable to each body. [36327/26]

273. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department holds any central dataset identifying all non-statutory bodies in receipt of Exchequer funding; and if not, whether he considers this a weakness in central public expenditure oversight. [36326/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

273. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department holds any central dataset identifying all non-statutory bodies in receipt of Exchequer funding; and if not, whether he considers this a weakness in central public expenditure oversight. [36326/26]

272. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total cost to date on the former customs post at Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, to include acquisition, construction and any costs associated with this now unused former customs post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35935/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

272. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total cost to date on the former customs post at Kilrane, Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, to include acquisition, construction and any costs associated with this now unused former customs post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35935/26]

271. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department or any bodies and agencies under its aegis use, or have in the past used, software and or products from a company (details supplied); the duration and cost of the contract; and the services they avail of from the company. [35871/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

271. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department or any bodies and agencies under its aegis use, or have in the past used, software and or products from a company (details supplied); the duration and cost of the contract; and the services they avail of from the company. [35871/26]

269. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a copy of the recent correspondence issued by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to his Department, as referred to in media reports (details supplied); if he will provide details of the percentage reduction(s) in spending in his Department referenced in the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 May 2026

269. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a copy of the recent correspondence issued by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to his Department, as referred to in media reports (details supplied); if he will provide details of the percentage reduction(s) in spending in his Department referenced in the correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36405/26]

Beleids- en begrotingstoelichting Digitalisering en Facilitair Management. Begrotingsuitvoering 2025

Belgium · Flemish Parliament · 13 May 2026

Digitalisering en Facilitair Management. Begrotingsuitvoering 2025

61. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total public expenditure over the past 20 years on capital projects that have not been delivered, including those that have failed to progress beyond planning stage, and to provide a list of such projects and the associated costs. [35690/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

61. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total public expenditure over the past 20 years on capital projects that have not been delivered, including those that have failed to progress beyond planning stage, and to provide a list of such projects and the associated costs. [35690/26]

60. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a comprehensive list of major capital projects over the past 20 years on which public funds have been expended but which have not yet progressed to construction or completion, and to detail the total expenditure incurred on each. [35689/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

60. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a comprehensive list of major capital projects over the past 20 years on which public funds have been expended but which have not yet progressed to construction or completion, and to detail the total expenditure incurred on each. [35689/26]

59. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of a €1,000 flat rate annual pay increase in the public sector. [35677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

59. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of a €1,000 flat rate annual pay increase in the public sector. [35677/26]

58. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of a 1% annual pay increase in the public sector. [35676/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

58. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated cost of a 1% annual pay increase in the public sector. [35676/26]

57. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of public sector workers on WTE that will benefit from any public sector pay agreement. [35675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

57. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of public sector workers on WTE that will benefit from any public sector pay agreement. [35675/26]

56. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

56. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Galway in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/26]

55. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will reinstate the 'half day Christmas shopping' for public servants, which was a bonus each year on top of their annual leave allowance, but subsequently removed during the Haddington Road agreement. [35587/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

55. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will reinstate the 'half day Christmas shopping' for public servants, which was a bonus each year on top of their annual leave allowance, but subsequently removed during the Haddington Road agreement. [35587/26]

54. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any enforcement action will be taken where individuals fail to engage. [35539/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

54. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any enforcement action will be taken where individuals fail to engage. [35539/26]

53. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the deadline set for the recovery of all monies owed. [35538/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

53. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the deadline set for the recovery of all monies owed. [35538/26]

52. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former Ministers and officeholders who have not yet entered into repayment agreements. [35537/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

52. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former Ministers and officeholders who have not yet entered into repayment agreements. [35537/26]

51. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total sum outstanding from current and former Ministers and officeholders arising from pension under-deductions. [35536/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

51. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total sum outstanding from current and former Ministers and officeholders arising from pension under-deductions. [35536/26]

50. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out the estimated cost of maintaining existing levels of service across the public sector in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 May 2026

50. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out the estimated cost of maintaining existing levels of service across the public sector in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35437/26]

Question 14964 — administration

France · National Assembly · 12 May 2026

M. Jean-Luc Warsmann attire l'attention de M. le ministre de l'intérieur sur de nécessaires améliorations à la numérisation de procédures. Il lui a été rapporté l'exemple de concessionnaires auto ou moto dont l'accès au site ANTS a été piraté et a généré plusieurs dizaines d'immatriculations en pleine nuit correspondant, dans un exemple, à plus d'un an d'immatriculations du concessionnaire. M. le député demande la mise en place de dispositifs minimums de sécurité pouvant bloquer, en pleine nuit, de telles quantités d'immatriculations. Il lui semble qu'il s'agit là d'une défaillance élémentaire dans la sécurité du système ANTS. Il lui serait reconnaissant de vérifier que dans une telle situation le coût des immatriculations ne soit pas facturé auprès du concessionnaire, c'est-à-dire prélevé directement sur son compte. Il souhaite être assuré qu'il n'est pas demandé à un concessionnaire victime d'une telle escroquerie de devoir engager une procédure judiciaire et des frais d'avocat pour se défendre d'une volonté de prélèvement de la part de l'Agence. Par ailleurs, M. le député a été alerté par un président de syndicat intercommunal qui ne parvenait pas à transmettre par voie numérique son budget primitif avant le 30 avril car l'application exigeait l'enregistrement de sa carte nationale d'identité (CNI) en cours de validité. En l'espèce, la démarche de renouvellement de sa carte ne pouvait pas être effectuée dans le délai imparti et ce d'autant moins que l'ANTS avait bloqué l'accueil de nouvelles demandes, du fait du piratage généralisé dont elle a été l'objet. Il semble particulièrement inutile de demander à un maire ou à un président de syndicat une CNI à jour pour effectuer une telle démarche. Il souhaite donc connaître également sa position sur ce sujet et suggère qu'il soit indiqué à tous les prestataires proposant de tels outils informatiques de supprimer une telle disposition. Il souhaite connaître les initiatives qui pourraient être prises sur ces deux sujets afin d'éviter que dans les deux cas la numérisation représente un recul dans l'efficacité de l'action publique et suscite une incompréhension, voire un sentiment de révolte, de certains citoyens.

499. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Office of Public Works (OPW) has been requested to assess or assist with the repair and stabilisation of the Peace Park in Balla, County Mayo, given its historical, commemorative, and veterans' significance; and the role, if any, the OPW could play in supporting this project. [35304/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

499. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Office of Public Works (OPW) has been requested to assess or assist with the repair and stabilisation of the Peace Park in Balla, County Mayo, given its historical, commemorative, and veterans' significance; and the role, if any, the OPW could play in supporting this project. [35304/26]

498. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has been instructed that expenditure on salaries and pensions must form part of the departmental levy or savings measures arising from expenditure overruns; whether this requirement applies equally across all Departments and Offices; and if details will be provided of any Departments or Votes that have received exemptions or alternative arrangement [35122/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

498. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has been instructed that expenditure on salaries and pensions must form part of the departmental levy or savings measures arising from expenditure overruns; whether this requirement applies equally across all Departments and Offices; and if details will be provided of any Departments or Votes that have received exemptions or alternative arrangement [35122/26]

497. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the levy imposed on departmental expenditure arising from overruns is being applied uniformly across all Government Departments; whether any Departments have been permitted exemptions in respect of salaries, pensions or core staffing expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35104/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

497. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the levy imposed on departmental expenditure arising from overruns is being applied uniformly across all Government Departments; whether any Departments have been permitted exemptions in respect of salaries, pensions or core staffing expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35104/26]

496. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the basis on which the current levy arising from public expenditure overruns is being calculated and applied to his Department’s Vote; whether any categories of expenditure, including pay, pensions or staffing-related costs, are exempt from the levy within his Department; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas against which the levy is being applied. [35086/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

496. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the basis on which the current levy arising from public expenditure overruns is being calculated and applied to his Department’s Vote; whether any categories of expenditure, including pay, pensions or staffing-related costs, are exempt from the levy within his Department; and if he will provide a breakdown of the areas against which the levy is being applied. [35086/26]

495. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kildare in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

495. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Kildare in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35010/26]

494. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on his plans for the reform of the FOI system; the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendations from the last FOI review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34890/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

494. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on his plans for the reform of the FOI system; the progress that has been made on implementing the recommendations from the last FOI review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34890/26]

493. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Cork North-West in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34720/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

493. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Cork North-West in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34720/26]

492. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any product or service purchased from Canada by his Department in 2025 broken down by description and amount paid. [34585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

492. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any product or service purchased from Canada by his Department in 2025 broken down by description and amount paid. [34585/26]

491. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any mechanism in place within his Department that allows for civil servants to transfer an equivalent role within the European Union on a permanent basis, without negatively impacting their pension and other employment rights; his views on the merits of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

491. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any mechanism in place within his Department that allows for civil servants to transfer an equivalent role within the European Union on a permanent basis, without negatively impacting their pension and other employment rights; his views on the merits of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34446/26]

490. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any mechanism in place within his Department that allows for civil servants to transfer on secondment to an equivalent role within the European Union, without negatively impacting their pension and other employment rights; his views on the merits of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

490. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding any mechanism in place within his Department that allows for civil servants to transfer on secondment to an equivalent role within the European Union, without negatively impacting their pension and other employment rights; his views on the merits of such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34428/26]

489. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 269 and 270 of 30 April 2026, to outline separately the current cost of the Midleton Flood Relief Project in addition to the cost of the East Cork Individual Property Protection Scheme; if it is envisaged that the cost of the Midleton Flood Relief Project is likely to increase before works completion and handover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

489. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 269 and 270 of 30 April 2026, to outline separately the current cost of the Midleton Flood Relief Project in addition to the cost of the East Cork Individual Property Protection Scheme; if it is envisaged that the cost of the Midleton Flood Relief Project is likely to increase before works completion and handover; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/26]

488. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No.426 of 4 February 2026, if he will provide a further update on the duration of construction works at the 'Castle steps' beside Dublin Castle, leading from Ship Street to Castle Street; when they will be complete; if this passage will be open to the public during the EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34292/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

488. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No.426 of 4 February 2026, if he will provide a further update on the duration of construction works at the 'Castle steps' beside Dublin Castle, leading from Ship Street to Castle Street; when they will be complete; if this passage will be open to the public during the EU presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34292/26]

487. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No.425 of 4 February 2026, if he will provide a further update on the accessibility of Dublin Castle grounds during the EU presidency; when restrictions will begin and end, specifically if the public will be able to enter grounds of the Castle via Palace Street, and walk to the Dubh Linn Gardens; if the Chester Beatty library will remain accessible from this route or via the entrance on Ship Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34291/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

487. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No.425 of 4 February 2026, if he will provide a further update on the accessibility of Dublin Castle grounds during the EU presidency; when restrictions will begin and end, specifically if the public will be able to enter grounds of the Castle via Palace Street, and walk to the Dubh Linn Gardens; if the Chester Beatty library will remain accessible from this route or via the entrance on Ship Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34291/26]

486. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current framework in place for public procurement and contract management in respect of publicly funded projects; whether any reviews or reforms are underway to address cost overruns and project delays; whether a contractor performance assessment system exists or is under consideration to support contracting authorities in evaluating delivery performance in future tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

486. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current framework in place for public procurement and contract management in respect of publicly funded projects; whether any reviews or reforms are underway to address cost overruns and project delays; whether a contractor performance assessment system exists or is under consideration to support contracting authorities in evaluating delivery performance in future tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34250/26]

485. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34246/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

485. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34246/26]

484. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

484. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34077/26]

483. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he is aware that his Department has excluded political staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas from accessing the 3% local bargaining fund under Building Momentum, despite the 2022 agreement which linked political staff to public service pay agreements; whether he has been made aware that his Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas have been refusing to engage with a union (details supplied) in the WRC on this matter to date; whether he is aware that under the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, the Commission must obtain his consent before reaching agreement with any political staff in relation to pay; and therefore if he would consider his Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas as the relevant bodies to engage with the union on any issues in regard to income and benefits of political staff. [34063/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

483. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he is aware that his Department has excluded political staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas from accessing the 3% local bargaining fund under Building Momentum, despite the 2022 agreement which linked political staff to public service pay agreements; whether he has been made aware that his Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas have been refusing to engage with a union (details supplied) in the WRC on this matter to date; whether he is aware that under the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, the Commission must obtain his consent before reaching agreement with any political staff in relation to pay; and therefore if he would consider his Department and the Houses of the Oireachtas as the relevant bodies to engage with the union on any issues in regard to income and benefits of political staff. [34063/26]

482. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Fingal in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34050/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

482. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in Fingal in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34050/26]

481. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken a review of public procurement and contract management frameworks in relation to cost overruns and delays on publicly funded projects; whether a contractor performance assessment system exists to support contracting authorities in evaluating delivery performance across projects; whether enhancements to such systems are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

481. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken a review of public procurement and contract management frameworks in relation to cost overruns and delays on publicly funded projects; whether a contractor performance assessment system exists to support contracting authorities in evaluating delivery performance across projects; whether enhancements to such systems are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34045/26]

480. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware that under Building Momentum that 3% was set aside for local bargaining; the reason his Department is blocking political staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas from local bargaining despite the 2022 agreement which linked staff to public service pay agreements; the reason his Department is refusing to engage with the Workplace Relations Commission and a union (details supplied) on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

480. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware that under Building Momentum that 3% was set aside for local bargaining; the reason his Department is blocking political staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas from local bargaining despite the 2022 agreement which linked staff to public service pay agreements; the reason his Department is refusing to engage with the Workplace Relations Commission and a union (details supplied) on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/26]

479. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether guidelines or thresholds exist within the State's public estate strategy to determine when relocation is preferable to retrofit in achieving 2030 climate targets; and if such guidelines will be published. [34016/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

479. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether guidelines or thresholds exist within the State's public estate strategy to determine when relocation is preferable to retrofit in achieving 2030 climate targets; and if such guidelines will be published. [34016/26]

478. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in view of the decision by Dublin City Council to relocate from the Civic Offices at Wood Quay (details supplied); to confirm whether similar assessments have been carried out for other major public buildings; the number of public buildings that are currently below the BER B standard; and the measures in place to ensure transparency and consistency in decisions to retrofit versus relocate. [34015/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

478. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in view of the decision by Dublin City Council to relocate from the Civic Offices at Wood Quay (details supplied); to confirm whether similar assessments have been carried out for other major public buildings; the number of public buildings that are currently below the BER B standard; and the measures in place to ensure transparency and consistency in decisions to retrofit versus relocate. [34015/26]

477. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation where public offices are relocating due to difficulties or excessive cost associated with retrofitting existing buildings, to outline the proposed new location of each office; whether the new accommodation is newly constructed, leased, or purchased; the anticipated energy rating of the new accommodation; and the estimated total cost associated with each move, including fit out and transition costs. [34014/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

477. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation where public offices are relocating due to difficulties or excessive cost associated with retrofitting existing buildings, to outline the proposed new location of each office; whether the new accommodation is newly constructed, leased, or purchased; the anticipated energy rating of the new accommodation; and the estimated total cost associated with each move, including fit out and transition costs. [34014/26]

476. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for each public building that is planned to be vacated as a result of relocation linked to climate or retrofit considerations, whether the existing building will be demolished, sold, retained, or repurposed for other public or community uses; and to provide any details available on the intended future use. [34013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

476. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for each public building that is planned to be vacated as a result of relocation linked to climate or retrofit considerations, whether the existing building will be demolished, sold, retained, or repurposed for other public or community uses; and to provide any details available on the intended future use. [34013/26]

475. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in respect of any public offices identified as relocating due to the prohibitive cost of retrofitting to meet climate and energy efficiency targets, the name and location of each building; the most recent BER rating available for each building, the estimated cost of retrofitting each building to meet at least a BER B rating, the estimated cost of relocation; and the basis on which relocation was determined to represent better value-for-money than retrofit. [34012/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

475. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in respect of any public offices identified as relocating due to the prohibitive cost of retrofitting to meet climate and energy efficiency targets, the name and location of each building; the most recent BER rating available for each building, the estimated cost of retrofitting each building to meet at least a BER B rating, the estimated cost of relocation; and the basis on which relocation was determined to represent better value-for-money than retrofit. [34012/26]

474. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public offices or public buildings are planning to relocate ahead of the 2030 target for public buildings to achieve a minimum BER rating of B where the cost of retrofitting the existing buildings is considered to exceed the cost of relocation; and if so, to provide details of each such case. [34011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

474. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any public offices or public buildings are planning to relocate ahead of the 2030 target for public buildings to achieve a minimum BER rating of B where the cost of retrofitting the existing buildings is considered to exceed the cost of relocation; and if so, to provide details of each such case. [34011/26]

Regulate Social Media Platforms as News Publishers to Prevent Misinformation

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 9 May 2026

Review and amend the Communications Act 2003 and the Online Safety Act 2023 to hold social media platforms to the same standards of "Due Accuracy" and "Due Impartiality" as mainstream news broadcasters. Mainstream news must follow Ofcom’s rules on "due accuracy" and "impartiality." Social media platforms are not defined as publishers which can create a loophole used to spread misinformation. Amend the Communications Act 2003 and Online Safety Act to hold platforms liable when their algorithms promote unverified, biased, or harmful "news" content.

Umfang und Ausbaugrad des Bundeswehrprogramms Digitalisierung Landbasierter Operationen - D-LBO

Germany · German Bundestag · 8 May 2026

272. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33929/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2026

272. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed on time and within budget in the Wicklow Wexford Constituency in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33929/26]

271. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any review has been undertaken, or is planned, in response to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s finding that a significant proportion of Brexit-related works at Dublin Port were priced outside the contract schedule of rates; and whether guidance has been issued to the Office of Public Works to prevent a recurrence in future urgent capital projects. [33899/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2026

271. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any review has been undertaken, or is planned, in response to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s finding that a significant proportion of Brexit-related works at Dublin Port were priced outside the contract schedule of rates; and whether guidance has been issued to the Office of Public Works to prevent a recurrence in future urgent capital projects. [33899/26]

270. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the Strategic Review being led by the Office of Public Works in relation to the consolidation of State agency facilities at Dublin Port is expected to be completed; whether the findings of that review will be published; and if he will confirm whether it remains Government policy that the 14 hectares of land acquired for Brexit-related infrastructure at Dublin Port will be released once no longer required for that purpose. [33898/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2026

270. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the Strategic Review being led by the Office of Public Works in relation to the consolidation of State agency facilities at Dublin Port is expected to be completed; whether the findings of that review will be published; and if he will confirm whether it remains Government policy that the 14 hectares of land acquired for Brexit-related infrastructure at Dublin Port will be released once no longer required for that purpose. [33898/26]