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Question· writtenPQ 46asked

46. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

46. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 2 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to-date under the National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 3 of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030; the additional funding allocated under this NSO following the review of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27078/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

45. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to-date under the National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 3 of the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030; the additional funding allocated under this NSO following the review of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27078/26]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

44. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update following engagement with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

44. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update following engagement with an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures that will be implemented to ensure that local bodies alongside Government agencies follow the measure under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

43. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures that will be implemented to ensure that local bodies alongside Government agencies follow the measure under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/26]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan and his proposed infrastructure reforms will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27079/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

42. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan and his proposed infrastructure reforms will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27079/26]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to reduce delays in critical infrastructure projects from planning to completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27343/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

41. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to reduce delays in critical infrastructure projects from planning to completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27343/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail the level of funding allocated to regional infrastructure projects under current capital expenditure programmes and the criteria used to determine allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25719/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

40. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail the level of funding allocated to regional infrastructure projects under current capital expenditure programmes and the criteria used to determine allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25719/26]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on planned flood relief schemes for Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27339/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

39. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on planned flood relief schemes for Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27339/26]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to ensure that a greater number of public/civil servants can work outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

38. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to ensure that a greater number of public/civil servants can work outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27670/26]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

37. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26148/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

36. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the introduction of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26148/26]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the work of the infrastructure division of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27676/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

35. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the work of the infrastructure division of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27676/26]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans his Department has to provide additional inland flood defences and coastal erosion defences in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27394/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

34. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans his Department has to provide additional inland flood defences and coastal erosion defences in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27394/26]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update, including a timeline for the delivery of a new Garda station in Castletroy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26032/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

33. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update, including a timeline for the delivery of a new Garda station in Castletroy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26032/26]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27476/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

32. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27476/26]

Question· writtenPQ 31asked

31. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the progress of the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27582/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

31. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the progress of the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27582/26]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he or his Department have considered a change to budgetary practice whereby supplementary budgets to support increased expenditure in areas such as education will now be sourced through other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27465/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

30. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he or his Department have considered a change to budgetary practice whereby supplementary budgets to support increased expenditure in areas such as education will now be sourced through other means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27465/26]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on plans his Department has to remediate the walls of Shannon Garda station in County Clare which was constructed with defective concrete blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27395/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

29. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on plans his Department has to remediate the walls of Shannon Garda station in County Clare which was constructed with defective concrete blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27395/26]

Question· oralPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update in relation to the Blackpool flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

28. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update in relation to the Blackpool flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a progress report on OPW projects in Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27340/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

27. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a progress report on OPW projects in Kilkenny and Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27340/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on reform of the ethics in public office legislation, given that the review of the statutory framework was completed in December 2022; the reason for the delay in publishing the heads of a Bill; if he expects this Bill to be introduced this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27622/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

26. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on reform of the ethics in public office legislation, given that the review of the statutory framework was completed in December 2022; the reason for the delay in publishing the heads of a Bill; if he expects this Bill to be introduced this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27622/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding investment in critical infrastructure in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

25. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding investment in critical infrastructure in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Galway City (Coirib go Cósta) flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27490/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

24. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Galway City (Coirib go Cósta) flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27490/26]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the engagement there has been between his Department and Louth County Council on the issues of progressing CFRAM projects and shorter term flood mitigations in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27342/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

23. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the engagement there has been between his Department and Louth County Council on the issues of progressing CFRAM projects and shorter term flood mitigations in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27342/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public/civil servants currently employed in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

22. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public/civil servants currently employed in Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27671/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on infrastructure investment in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

21. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on infrastructure investment in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 20asked

20. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review the accessibility of public services for older people, particularly those with limited IT literacy given that increasingly services are moving online with limited telephone or face-to-face contact available. [26361/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

20. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review the accessibility of public services for older people, particularly those with limited IT literacy given that increasingly services are moving online with limited telephone or face-to-face contact available. [26361/26]

Question· oralPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of progress on the Blackpool River Bride flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

19. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of progress on the Blackpool River Bride flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27643/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action taken regarding the assessment of the National Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme in relation to Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27269/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

18. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action taken regarding the assessment of the National Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme in relation to Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27269/26]

Question· oralPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason for the disapplication of section 15 of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 to a relevant public body as part of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27646/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

17. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason for the disapplication of section 15 of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 to a relevant public body as part of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27646/26]

Question· writtenPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

16. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27629/26]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to overcome the key barriers to infrastructure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

15. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the action he is taking to overcome the key barriers to infrastructure delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27468/26]

Question· oralPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the statutory safeguards, oversight mechanisms and independent review processes that will be put in place to ensure that the significant powers assigned to him under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 are exercised in a transparent, proportionate and accountable manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

13. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the statutory safeguards, oversight mechanisms and independent review processes that will be put in place to ensure that the significant powers assigned to him under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 are exercised in a transparent, proportionate and accountable manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27624/26]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the new infrastructure regulatory simplification unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27467/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

12. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the new infrastructure regulatory simplification unit in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27467/26]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the rationale for section 7 of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

11. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the rationale for section 7 of the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27626/26]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the proposed new Garda station at Northern Cross in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

10. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the proposed new Garda station at Northern Cross in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27621/26]

Question· writtenPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the use of agentic AI in procurement processes by his Department and the State generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27610/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

9. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the use of agentic AI in procurement processes by his Department and the State generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27610/26]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

8. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27479/26]

Question· oralPQ 7asked

7. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27477/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

7. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 5 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27477/26]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reforms planned or under consideration to improve value for money, risk allocation and cost control in public procurement for State-funded projects; whether changes to tender evaluation criteria, including the weighting applied to price versus quality and delivery capacity, are being examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27862/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

6. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reforms planned or under consideration to improve value for money, risk allocation and cost control in public procurement for State-funded projects; whether changes to tender evaluation criteria, including the weighting applied to price versus quality and delivery capacity, are being examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27862/26]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide clarity on what can be designated as critical infrastructure within the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27581/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

5. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide clarity on what can be designated as critical infrastructure within the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27581/26]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will take action to address the issue of special purpose vehicles being used to avoid future liability in public construction contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27625/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

4. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will take action to address the issue of special purpose vehicles being used to avoid future liability in public construction contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27625/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the impact of current global fuel price increases on the delivery of infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27580/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the impact of current global fuel price increases on the delivery of infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27580/26]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 will be enacted; the way in which it will comply with Ireland’s obligations under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 given the limitations that will be imposed on legal challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27880/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

2. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 will be enacted; the way in which it will comply with Ireland’s obligations under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 given the limitations that will be imposed on legal challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27880/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the projected overspends of Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27579/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the projected overspends of Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27579/26]

Question· writtenPQ 329asked

329. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an increased allowance for special care has been rejected by the Department of Public Expenditure; Infrastructure; Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, if so, the reason for this; the action she will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

329. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if an increased allowance for special care has been rejected by the Department of Public Expenditure; Infrastructure; Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, if so, the reason for this; the action she will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 221asked

221. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department will identify a site for a World War 1 memorial to remember all from the island of Ireland who served and lost their lives in World War 1 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27590/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

221. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department will identify a site for a World War 1 memorial to remember all from the island of Ireland who served and lost their lives in World War 1 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27590/26]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide further detail on the proposed legal reforms contained within the Accelerating Infrastructure – Report and Action Plan, including the anticipated scope and timeline for the proposed Critical Infrastructure Bill; how the reforms to the judicial review process will balance the need to reduce delays with the protection of environmental and community rights; and whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of these changes on public participation in planning decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27532/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

220. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide further detail on the proposed legal reforms contained within the Accelerating Infrastructure – Report and Action Plan, including the anticipated scope and timeline for the proposed Critical Infrastructure Bill; how the reforms to the judicial review process will balance the need to reduce delays with the protection of environmental and community rights; and whether any assessment has been made of the potential impact of these changes on public participation in planning decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27532/26]

Question· writtenPQ 219asked

219. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the specific timelines and key performance indicators attached to the thirty measures outlined in the Accelerating Infrastructure-Report and Action Plan; the way in which progress on these measures will be monitored and reported; the mechanisms that will be put in place to ensure accountability across Departments, agencies and semi-State bodies for the timely delivery of critical infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27531/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

219. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the specific timelines and key performance indicators attached to the thirty measures outlined in the Accelerating Infrastructure-Report and Action Plan; the way in which progress on these measures will be monitored and reported; the mechanisms that will be put in place to ensure accountability across Departments, agencies and semi-State bodies for the timely delivery of critical infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27531/26]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the actions being taken to strengthen workforce capacity and recruitment across the public service, particularly in critical areas such as healthcare, planning, and education services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27529/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2026

218. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the actions being taken to strengthen workforce capacity and recruitment across the public service, particularly in critical areas such as healthcare, planning, and education services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27529/26]

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