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Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether quantified national time-reduction targets will be introduced under the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan for the planning, environmental assessment and approval stages of major infrastructure projects; and whether these targets will be published with measurable performance indicators. [21180/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

257. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether quantified national time-reduction targets will be introduced under the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan for the planning, environmental assessment and approval stages of major infrastructure projects; and whether these targets will be published with measurable performance indicators. [21180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 256asked

256. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department intends to establish a central reporting framework requiring sponsoring authorities of major infrastructure projects to report delays and additional costs arising from quashing orders or judicial review proceedings affecting environmental impact assessment or appropriate assessment processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21179/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

256. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department intends to establish a central reporting framework requiring sponsoring authorities of major infrastructure projects to report delays and additional costs arising from quashing orders or judicial review proceedings affecting environmental impact assessment or appropriate assessment processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21179/26]

Question· writtenPQ 255asked

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a baseline analysis of infrastructure project delivery timelines was undertaken prior to the publication of the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan; the evidence or datasets used to support the statement that development lifecycles have doubled compared with twenty years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a baseline analysis of infrastructure project delivery timelines was undertaken prior to the publication of the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan; the evidence or datasets used to support the statement that development lifecycles have doubled compared with twenty years ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21178/26]

Question· writtenPQ 254asked

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department maintains a central dataset tracking the duration of the planning, environmental impact assessment, appropriate assessment and judicial review stages for major infrastructure projects funded under the National Development Plan since 2015; if so, to provide the annual average duration of each stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21177/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department maintains a central dataset tracking the duration of the planning, environmental impact assessment, appropriate assessment and judicial review stages for major infrastructure projects funded under the National Development Plan since 2015; if so, to provide the annual average duration of each stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21177/26]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public servants recruited since 2013 in fast accrual professions including the Defence Forces and Fire Services who are members of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme; the estimated income gap that arises between retirement age for these professions and the age of eligibility for the State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21156/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of public servants recruited since 2013 in fast accrual professions including the Defence Forces and Fire Services who are members of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme; the estimated income gap that arises between retirement age for these professions and the age of eligibility for the State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21156/26]

Question· writtenPQ 250asked

250. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of flood relief schemes being delivered in Galway City and County by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21139/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

250. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of flood relief schemes being delivered in Galway City and County by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21139/26]

Question· writtenPQ 249asked

249. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital projects undertaken by the Office of Public Works in Galway City and County in each of the past five years; the cost of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21138/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

249. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital projects undertaken by the Office of Public Works in Galway City and County in each of the past five years; the cost of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21138/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in parking charges at heritage sites, by location under their remit in 2025, in tabular form. [21055/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

248. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in parking charges at heritage sites, by location under their remit in 2025, in tabular form. [21055/26]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures that exist within the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner to reconsider or review a decision identifying the appropriate person or body to receive a protected disclosure where the originally identified body indicates that the matter does not fall within its remit; and whether reporting persons are notified of or able to request such reconsideration. [20969/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures that exist within the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner to reconsider or review a decision identifying the appropriate person or body to receive a protected disclosure where the originally identified body indicates that the matter does not fall within its remit; and whether reporting persons are notified of or able to request such reconsideration. [20969/26]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the statutory functions of the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) are considered to be fully discharged once a disclosure has been transmitted to a prescribed person or public body; and whether the commissioner has any ongoing role where the identified body subsequently indicates the matter does not fall within its remit. [20968/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the statutory functions of the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) are considered to be fully discharged once a disclosure has been transmitted to a prescribed person or public body; and whether the commissioner has any ongoing role where the identified body subsequently indicates the matter does not fall within its remit. [20968/26]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner has exercised its powers under section 10 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) since its establishment; and if those powers have not been exercised, the reasons for this. [20966/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

243. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of times the Office of the Protected Disclosures Commissioner has exercised its powers under section 10 of the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (as amended) since its establishment; and if those powers have not been exercised, the reasons for this. [20966/26]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline any discussions he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure, , Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the Minister for Social Protection regarding additional supports to assist households struggling with rising fuel costs; whether the Government is considering a temporary reduction in fuel excise or VAT as a measure to alleviate pressure on families and commuters; and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed cost-of-living interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21257/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

234. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline any discussions he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure, , Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the Minister for Social Protection regarding additional supports to assist households struggling with rising fuel costs; whether the Government is considering a temporary reduction in fuel excise or VAT as a measure to alleviate pressure on families and commuters; and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed cost-of-living interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21257/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1299asked

1299. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if turning off recommender algorithms by default and banning them completely for under-18s was considered by his Department as a tool for countering the emerging threat of nihilistic extremism in the context of the EU Internet Forum attended by the Minister of State with special responsibility for international law, law reform and youth justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19108/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1299. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if turning off recommender algorithms by default and banning them completely for under-18s was considered by his Department as a tool for countering the emerging threat of nihilistic extremism in the context of the EU Internet Forum attended by the Minister of State with special responsibility for international law, law reform and youth justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19108/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1247asked

1247. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration under which Vote was the deposit paid for the purchase of Citywest in August 2025 charged; whether it was allocated to Vote 13, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; under which capital subhead it was funded; whether prior sanction was issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation; did the expenditure remain within the subhead ceiling; the way in which the full €148 million reflected in Revised Estimates 2025, and where does the asset now sit on the State’s balance sheet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1247. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration under which Vote was the deposit paid for the purchase of Citywest in August 2025 charged; whether it was allocated to Vote 13, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration; under which capital subhead it was funded; whether prior sanction was issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation; did the expenditure remain within the subhead ceiling; the way in which the full €148 million reflected in Revised Estimates 2025, and where does the asset now sit on the State’s balance sheet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/26]

Question· writtenPQ 963asked

963. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will provide a timeline for a decision on the pension increase of 2.1% for Eir (formerly Eircom and Telecom Éireann) pensioners given by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and sent to his Department on 23 February 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

963. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will provide a timeline for a decision on the pension increase of 2.1% for Eir (formerly Eircom and Telecom Éireann) pensioners given by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and sent to his Department on 23 February 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20221/26]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the tender process for the new visitor centre at Trim Castle; if the project has gone to tender; and if not, when will this happen. [20856/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

547. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the tender process for the new visitor centre at Trim Castle; if the project has gone to tender; and if not, when will this happen. [20856/26]

Question· writtenPQ 546asked

546. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that has been emitted by transport used by him, the junior Ministers in his Department, and their staff for each of the past five years; if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted because of transport; and the amount paid in each year. [20668/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

546. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that has been emitted by transport used by him, the junior Ministers in his Department, and their staff for each of the past five years; if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted because of transport; and the amount paid in each year. [20668/26]

Question· writtenPQ 545asked

545. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted due to St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026; and the amount paid. [20650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

545. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has paid to offset any of the carbon emitted due to St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026; and the amount paid. [20650/26]

Question· writtenPQ 544asked

544. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by all junior Ministers in his Department and their members of staff during their St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20631/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

544. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by all junior Ministers in his Department and their members of staff during their St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20631/26]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

543. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by him and all members of his staff during their St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20613/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

543. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of carbon that will be emitted on all transport and related actions undertaken by him and all members of his staff during their St. Patrick’s Day trips in 2026. [20613/26]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to advise if lands (details supplied) vested in the State, following the dissolution of the registered owner, are covered under a policy of public liability insurance or the State indemnity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

542. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to advise if lands (details supplied) vested in the State, following the dissolution of the registered owner, are covered under a policy of public liability insurance or the State indemnity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

541. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20525/26]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a formal mechanism exists within Government to hold Departments financially accountable where financial penalties are imposed on the State by the European Union arising from failure to transpose directives or otherwise comply with European Union law within the required timeframe; if such a mechanism exists, the details of the arrangements in place, including any requirement for costs to be recouped from the relevant Department's Vote; if no such mechanism exists, whether consideration is being given to introducing such arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20486/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

540. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a formal mechanism exists within Government to hold Departments financially accountable where financial penalties are imposed on the State by the European Union arising from failure to transpose directives or otherwise comply with European Union law within the required timeframe; if such a mechanism exists, the details of the arrangements in place, including any requirement for costs to be recouped from the relevant Department's Vote; if no such mechanism exists, whether consideration is being given to introducing such arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20486/26]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the source of funding used by the State to discharge financial penalties imposed on Ireland by the European Union arising from infringement proceedings, including failure to transpose directives within the required timeframe; whether such penalties are paid directly from the Exchequer or another central fund; whether the costs are subsequently recouped from the Vote of the Department responsible for the failure to transpose or otherwise comply with EU law; the total amount paid by the State in such penalties in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20485/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

539. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the source of funding used by the State to discharge financial penalties imposed on Ireland by the European Union arising from infringement proceedings, including failure to transpose directives within the required timeframe; whether such penalties are paid directly from the Exchequer or another central fund; whether the costs are subsequently recouped from the Vote of the Department responsible for the failure to transpose or otherwise comply with EU law; the total amount paid by the State in such penalties in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20485/26]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to address concerns regarding the impact of the Government decision contained in the 2013 public sector single pension scheme, which removed the supplementary pension for workers in fast accrual schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20471/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

538. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to address concerns regarding the impact of the Government decision contained in the 2013 public sector single pension scheme, which removed the supplementary pension for workers in fast accrual schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20471/26]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has reviewed the impact of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme on fast-accrual grades in the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service and the Fire Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20309/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

537. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has reviewed the impact of the Public Service Single Pension Scheme on fast-accrual grades in the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service and the Fire Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20309/26]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider amending the public sector single pension scheme to recognise the particular position of workers in fast accrual professions; if he will facilitate access to a supplementary pension to bridge the potentially significant gap from retirement to the State pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20163/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

536. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider amending the public sector single pension scheme to recognise the particular position of workers in fast accrual professions; if he will facilitate access to a supplementary pension to bridge the potentially significant gap from retirement to the State pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20163/26]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm the security resistance classification and glazing classification which apply for windows installed or to be installed under the National Cell Refurbishment Programme; if EN 14019 is deemed sufficient for high-security detention cells; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

535. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm the security resistance classification and glazing classification which apply for windows installed or to be installed under the National Cell Refurbishment Programme; if EN 14019 is deemed sufficient for high-security detention cells; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any consideration has been given by him for the publicly funded Institute of public administration plans to acquire new multi million euro offices to be paused in light of the continued housing crises or decentralised in light of the Dublin congestion crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20068/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

534. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any consideration has been given by him for the publicly funded Institute of public administration plans to acquire new multi million euro offices to be paused in light of the continued housing crises or decentralised in light of the Dublin congestion crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20068/26]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expected completion date of the works on the Round Tower in Kells, County Meath; when the protective wrap will be removed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

533. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expected completion date of the works on the Round Tower in Kells, County Meath; when the protective wrap will be removed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/26]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department carried out a fiscal or financial impact assessment in advance of seeking Government approval to unwind the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; if such an assessment was undertaken, the estimated Exchequer cost identified; whether the analysis considered potential impacts on public service pay, pensions or future pay negotiations; and if he will publish or provide a copy of the assessment. [20050/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

532. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department carried out a fiscal or financial impact assessment in advance of seeking Government approval to unwind the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; if such an assessment was undertaken, the estimated Exchequer cost identified; whether the analysis considered potential impacts on public service pay, pensions or future pay negotiations; and if he will publish or provide a copy of the assessment. [20050/26]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Exchequer cost associated with the proposed unwinding of the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; the expected annual cost arising from the transition to the new legislative framework governing public service pay and pensions; whether any additional Exchequer liabilities are expected to arise as a result of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

531. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Exchequer cost associated with the proposed unwinding of the remaining provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation; the expected annual cost arising from the transition to the new legislative framework governing public service pay and pensions; whether any additional Exchequer liabilities are expected to arise as a result of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 530asked

530. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has assessed the impact of the removal of the supplementary pension under the Public Service Single Pension Scheme 2013 on members of fast accrual professions including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and fire services, particularly the gap between retirement in these roles and eligibility for the State Pension; whether any measures are being considered to address this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19841/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

530. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has assessed the impact of the removal of the supplementary pension under the Public Service Single Pension Scheme 2013 on members of fast accrual professions including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and fire services, particularly the gap between retirement in these roles and eligibility for the State Pension; whether any measures are being considered to address this gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19841/26]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to consider reimplementing the Public Sector Single Pension Scheme for uniformed services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19798/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

529. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to consider reimplementing the Public Sector Single Pension Scheme for uniformed services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19798/26]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline where the carbon tax that is collected goes; the schemes it specifically funds; the exact amounts redistributed to each individual scheme or programme for each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

528. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline where the carbon tax that is collected goes; the schemes it specifically funds; the exact amounts redistributed to each individual scheme or programme for each of the years 2023 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19754/26]

Question· writtenPQ 527asked

527. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will introduce or consider an occupation supplementary pension for post-2013 frontline personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

527. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will introduce or consider an occupation supplementary pension for post-2013 frontline personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19648/26]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the membership of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforces; the dates on which the taskforce has met since its inception, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19643/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

526. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the membership of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforces; the dates on which the taskforce has met since its inception, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19643/26]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the relocation of the Turoe Stone; the expected timeline for commencement and completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19622/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

525. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the relocation of the Turoe Stone; the expected timeline for commencement and completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19622/26]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress of flood defences including timelines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

524. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress of flood defences including timelines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19615/26]

Question· writtenPQ 523asked

523. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department or any body under it’s aegis made a disclosure under Revenue's recent disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of self-employment; if so, to provide details of the numbers of workers affected and the amount paid to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

523. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department or any body under it’s aegis made a disclosure under Revenue's recent disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of self-employment; if so, to provide details of the numbers of workers affected and the amount paid to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19502/26]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the proposed second bridge for Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19376/26]

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522. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the proposed second bridge for Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19376/26]

Question· writtenPQ 521asked

521. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every city in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19322/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

521. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every city in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19322/26]

Question· writtenPQ 520asked

520. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19321/26]

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520. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total infrastructure capital allocation to every county in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [19321/26]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps his Department is taking on the supplementary pension for workers in fast accrual schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19180/26]

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519. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps his Department is taking on the supplementary pension for workers in fast accrual schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19180/26]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current position on the installation of the interim flood measures for Enniscorthy; when will they be finalised; the date they will be in situ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

518. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current position on the installation of the interim flood measures for Enniscorthy; when will they be finalised; the date they will be in situ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 517asked

517. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of instances where applicants have accidentally uploaded more than one document and therefore been excluded from a procurement process; the steps his Department will take to ensure the risk of same is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

517. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of instances where applicants have accidentally uploaded more than one document and therefore been excluded from a procurement process; the steps his Department will take to ensure the risk of same is reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19060/26]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to adjust the single public sector scheme to match the pre 2014 pension; the timeframe for such; if he is considering a supplementary pension to bridge the gap from retirement to State pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

516. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to adjust the single public sector scheme to match the pre 2014 pension; the timeframe for such; if he is considering a supplementary pension to bridge the gap from retirement to State pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 515asked

515. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans for reforms relating to fast accrual pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19005/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

515. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans for reforms relating to fast accrual pensions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19005/26]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

514. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the cost of restoring the supplementary pension for public service workers with an entitlement to fast accrual for the workers who retired in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18968/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

514. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the cost of restoring the supplementary pension for public service workers with an entitlement to fast accrual for the workers who retired in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18968/26]

Question· writtenPQ 513asked

513. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will review the impact of the 2013 public sector single pension scheme on fast-accrual professions, including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and Fire Brigades, in particular the removal of the supplementary pension which has created a significant financial gap between the fast-accrual retirement age and eligibility for the State Pension; if he will consider amending the scheme to restore access to a supplementary pension for these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18923/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

513. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will review the impact of the 2013 public sector single pension scheme on fast-accrual professions, including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and Fire Brigades, in particular the removal of the supplementary pension which has created a significant financial gap between the fast-accrual retirement age and eligibility for the State Pension; if he will consider amending the scheme to restore access to a supplementary pension for these workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18923/26]

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