Digitalisation

512. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total anticipated costs associated with his foreign travel for St Patrick's Day; the delegation size; and if a breakdown can be provided on these costs including on accommodation and flights. [18897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

512. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total anticipated costs associated with his foreign travel for St Patrick's Day; the delegation size; and if a breakdown can be provided on these costs including on accommodation and flights. [18897/26]

511. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 630 of 3 March 2026, the reason the Minister for State, confirmed in Dáil Éireann during ‘Statements on Flooding’ on 19 February 2026 that residents affected by flooding of an underground car park at an apartment complex (details supplied) could apply for the emergency response payment despite damage largely being limited to their cars and personal items contained within; if he made this comment without knowing the full facts of the flooding and where the damage was largely concentrated; the financial supports that are available to the residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

511. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 630 of 3 March 2026, the reason the Minister for State, confirmed in Dáil Éireann during ‘Statements on Flooding’ on 19 February 2026 that residents affected by flooding of an underground car park at an apartment complex (details supplied) could apply for the emergency response payment despite damage largely being limited to their cars and personal items contained within; if he made this comment without knowing the full facts of the flooding and where the damage was largely concentrated; the financial supports that are available to the residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18874/26]

510. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm that the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020 is no longer on the priority legislation list for drafting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18871/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

510. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm that the River Shannon Management Agency Bill 2020 is no longer on the priority legislation list for drafting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18871/26]

509. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the policy options his Department is considering in relation to the pension position of uniformed service personnel who joined after 2013 under the single public service pension scheme, with reference to potential supports in the years before they reach the State Pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

509. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the policy options his Department is considering in relation to the pension position of uniformed service personnel who joined after 2013 under the single public service pension scheme, with reference to potential supports in the years before they reach the State Pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18855/26]

508. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the analysis his Department has completed regarding the income gap affecting members of the uniformed services who joined after 2013 under the single public service pension scheme, particularly in the period before they reach the State Pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18854/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

508. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the analysis his Department has completed regarding the income gap affecting members of the uniformed services who joined after 2013 under the single public service pension scheme, particularly in the period before they reach the State Pension age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18854/26]

507. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will reinstate or replace the supplementary pension for fast accrual public servants under the 2013 single pension scheme, given that its removal leaves post 2013 members approximately €13,800 per year worse off until they reach State Pension age. [18831/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

507. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will reinstate or replace the supplementary pension for fast accrual public servants under the 2013 single pension scheme, given that its removal leaves post 2013 members approximately €13,800 per year worse off until they reach State Pension age. [18831/26]

506. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the public sector single pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18825/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

506. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the public sector single pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18825/26]

505. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will consider on a trial basis bringing in Dutch experts to rebuild/reclaim the sand dunes at Rossbeigh Beach in Glenbeigh, County Kerry by pumping in the sand from the sandbanks off the point of Rossbeigh spit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

505. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will consider on a trial basis bringing in Dutch experts to rebuild/reclaim the sand dunes at Rossbeigh Beach in Glenbeigh, County Kerry by pumping in the sand from the sandbanks off the point of Rossbeigh spit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18767/26]

504. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title, and gender, employed by the OPW working at Dublin Castle as of 3 March 2026, in tabular form. [18682/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

504. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title, and gender, employed by the OPW working at Dublin Castle as of 3 March 2026, in tabular form. [18682/26]

503. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the proposal regarding the establishment of an Irish Academy of Fine Arts in the GPO Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18665/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

503. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the proposal regarding the establishment of an Irish Academy of Fine Arts in the GPO Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18665/26]

502. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of males and females, fluent in Irish, that applied for the most recent executive officer public appointment service recruitment campaign within the civil service and are currently on a panel. [18659/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

502. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of males and females, fluent in Irish, that applied for the most recent executive officer public appointment service recruitment campaign within the civil service and are currently on a panel. [18659/26]

501. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason a person (details supplied) has been issued with a financial bill while a clerical error appears to have been made by the Department of Defence; and if his Department will review the situation and ensure that the person incurs no debt. [18650/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

501. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason a person (details supplied) has been issued with a financial bill while a clerical error appears to have been made by the Department of Defence; and if his Department will review the situation and ensure that the person incurs no debt. [18650/26]

500. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the OPW properties that were used as domestic dwellings by members of An Garda Siochana between 2000 and 1 March 2026; to provide the addresses of all such properties; and to provide the rank of the Garda occupant at all such properties, in tabular form. [18648/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

500. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the OPW properties that were used as domestic dwellings by members of An Garda Siochana between 2000 and 1 March 2026; to provide the addresses of all such properties; and to provide the rank of the Garda occupant at all such properties, in tabular form. [18648/26]

499. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18634/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

499. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded from a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18634/26]

498. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18616/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

498. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to a firm in the private sector, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the company, in tabular form. [18616/26]

497. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18598/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

497. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff from his Department seconded to other Departments or agencies in the Civil Service, per annum from 2022 to date in 2026; and the details of the Department or agency, in tabular form. [18598/26]

496. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the ongoing renovations of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham; the total amount expended on the works to date; when the works will be completed; the ongoing engagement with the Irish Museum of Modern Art; if legal proceedings have been initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

496. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the ongoing renovations of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham; the total amount expended on the works to date; when the works will be completed; the ongoing engagement with the Irish Museum of Modern Art; if legal proceedings have been initiated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18568/26]

495. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average occupancy rate of OPW managed office space both inside and outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18550/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

495. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average occupancy rate of OPW managed office space both inside and outside Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18550/26]

494. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of meetings which have taken place between him or officials in his Department and an organisation (details supplied) or bodies which are members of the organization in 2025; to provide a list of those meetings; the dates on which they took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

494. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of meetings which have taken place between him or officials in his Department and an organisation (details supplied) or bodies which are members of the organization in 2025; to provide a list of those meetings; the dates on which they took place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18356/26]

493. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider facilitating a meeting with a campaign group that is seeking to create an Irish Academy of Fine Arts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18346/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

493. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider facilitating a meeting with a campaign group that is seeking to create an Irish Academy of Fine Arts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18346/26]

492. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation , further to Parliamentary Question No. 337 of 24 June 2025, in which he confirmed that the Office of Government Procurement had ceased collection of procurement addressable expenditure data following legal advice relating to GDPR obligations, and that the OGP was exploring new approaches to re-activating public procurement reporting, if he will provide a full update on whether legal advices have been reviewed or updated since the original decision to cease data collection, and if so, what conclusions were reached; whether any engagement has taken place with the Data Protection Commission or the Attorney General's office in relation to establishing a lawful basis for the resumption of procurement expenditure data collection; what specific new approaches or mechanisms are being considered for the collection and processing of procurement addressable expenditure data, and at what stage of development those approaches currently are; and whether a timeline has yet been established for the publication of any future procurement spend report, and if not, when such a timeline is expected to be confirmed. [20051/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

492. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation , further to Parliamentary Question No. 337 of 24 June 2025, in which he confirmed that the Office of Government Procurement had ceased collection of procurement addressable expenditure data following legal advice relating to GDPR obligations, and that the OGP was exploring new approaches to re-activating public procurement reporting, if he will provide a full update on whether legal advices have been reviewed or updated since the original decision to cease data collection, and if so, what conclusions were reached; whether any engagement has taken place with the Data Protection Commission or the Attorney General's office in relation to establishing a lawful basis for the resumption of procurement expenditure data collection; what specific new approaches or mechanisms are being considered for the collection and processing of procurement addressable expenditure data, and at what stage of development those approaches currently are; and whether a timeline has yet been established for the publication of any future procurement spend report, and if not, when such a timeline is expected to be confirmed. [20051/26]

Question 13697 — travail

France · National Assembly · 17 March 2026

M. Romain Daubié appelle l'attention de M. le ministre du travail et des solidarités sur les limites constatées dans l'accompagnement actuellement proposé par France Travail, tant en matière d'insertion professionnelle des jeunes que d'accompagnement vers la reprise d'emploi des demandeurs d'emploi plus âgés. Malgré une volonté manifeste d'accéder à l'emploi, de nombreux demandeurs, dont des jeunes sont confrontés au paradoxe de l'expérience. En effet, pour de nombreux postes, les employeurs exigent des compétences préalablement acquises, fermant ainsi l'accès à celles et ceux qui cherchent précisément à construire leur parcours professionnel. Cette exigence crée une barrière structurelle à l'entrée et au maintien dans la vie active. Cette difficulté est renforcée par la digitalisation croissante des processus de recrutement. Le recours quasi exclusif aux plateformes numériques, au détriment du contact direct avec les employeurs, contribue à déshumaniser la recherche d'emploi. De nombreuses candidatures demeurent sans réponse, générant chez les demandeurs un sentiment d'abandon et de découragement. Ce constat s'inscrit dans un contexte de forte tension sur le marché du travail : au quatrième trimestre 2025, selon la direction des statistiques du ministère du travail, la France comptait plus de 5,7 millions de demandeurs d'emploi. Cette situation de saturation affecte nécessairement la capacité des services publics à offrir un accompagnement individualisé et réactif et adapté. En conséquence, il lui demande quelles sont les mesures que le Gouvernement entend mettre en œuvre afin d'inciter les employeurs à recruter des jeunes sans expérience, notamment dans les métiers en tension. Il l'interroge également sur les leviers permettant d'améliorer la réactivité et la qualité de l'accompagnement assuré par France Travail, ainsi que sur les initiatives envisagées pour renforcer les synergies territoriales et rétablir un lien plus direct entre les recruteurs et les candidats.

Question 13639 — numérique

France · National Assembly · 17 March 2026

M. Arnaud Le Gall interroge Mme la ministre déléguée auprès du ministre de l'économie, des finances et de la souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique, chargée de l'intelligence artificielle et du numérique, sur l'explosion des cyberattaques visant les systèmes d'information civils de l'État et sur leurs conséquences en matière de protection des données personnelles des Français et des Françaises. Les intrusions informatiques dans les administrations publiques sont désormais quasi quotidiennes. Massives par leur ampleur, elles conduisent à ce que les informations personnelles de millions de citoyens et citoyennes se retrouvent publiées et commercialisées sur le darkweb : 1,6 million de comptes pour France Travail ; 2,1 millions pour l'AP-HP. En dépit de leur haute sensibilité stratégique, les services régaliens de l'État ne sont pas mieux protégés, comme l'illustrent les piratages récurrents du ministère de l'intérieur et des armées, de la police et de la gendarmerie nationales, des douanes, des directions générales de la sécurité intérieure et extérieure, ou encore de la commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (CNIL). Environ 2 393 agents seraient concernés par cette fuite de données, dont 86 agents de la CNIL et les données de 16 444 373 personnes inscrites dans les fichiers des forces de police et de gendarmerie ont été publiées. Par ailleurs, le piratage du fichier national des comptes bancaires (FICOBA) a abouti à la divulgation des données de 1,2 million de Français et Françaises. Les entités privées ne sont pas davantage prémunies : 6,3 millions de clients de Bouygues et 183 millions de données de TotalEnergies ont vu leurs informations publiées et commercialisées. L'accès, la diffusion et la publicisation de ces données sont pourtant strictement encadrés par la législation française. Mais la loi ne peut rien si l'État ne se dote pas, voire se dépouille, des outils nécessaires pour la mettre en œuvre. Les auditions avec les spécialistes montrent que la direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM), au regard de sa sous-dotation en moyens économiques et humains, parvient à faire « mieux avec moins » que les géants américains. Or des dispositifs existent déjà : l'Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (ANSSI) assure un rôle de coordination et de réponse aux incidents ; le label SecNumCloud vise à garantir un hébergement souverain des données sensibles ; la transposition de la directive européenne NIS 2 doit étendre les obligations de cybersécurité à un plus grand nombre d'opérateurs. Force est de constater, cependant, que ces mécanismes demeurent insuffisamment dotés, insuffisamment appliqués et, dans le cas de NIS 2, transposés avec un retard préoccupant. La libéralisation à marche forcée du secteur numérique, conduite par les gouvernements successifs, a affaibli les capacités régaliennes de protection plutôt que de les renforcer. À rebours des grandes incantations déclaratoires sur la volonté de bâtir la « souveraineté numérique » de la France, le chef de l'État et le Gouvernement renforcent en réalité la dépendance totale de la France aux GAMAM (Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Microsoft) étatsuniens. En ne développant pas de vision stratégique à long terme ni de politiques publiques en matière d'autonomie numérique, l'exécutif accroît le statut de colonie numérique des États-Unis d'Amérique dans laquelle se trouve déjà la France et l'Union européenne, au profit des intérêts économiques des GAFAM et aux dépens des intérêts souverains des Français et des Françaises. L'installation de dizaines de data centers n'a aucun sens si elle ne s'accompagne pas d'un pilotage public du numérique. La maîtrise souveraine des infrastructures numériques constitue un facteur déterminant de la protection contre les cyberattaques, mais elle ne saurait à elle seule suffire : un système développé nationalement peut tout autant être exposé s'il est mal conçu ou insuffisamment doté en moyens. C'est pourquoi la souveraineté numérique doit être pensée comme la condition nécessaire, mais non suffisante, d'une politique de cybersécurité efficace, articulant maîtrise des systèmes, investissement humain et exigence de qualité technique. À l'heure de la numérisation généralisée des services publics, les données personnelles doivent être protégées afin d'empêcher leur marchandisation. Le cadre législatif actuel, bien que formellement protecteur, s'avère manifestement impuissant face à l'ampleur des menaces, faute de volonté politique pour le mettre en œuvre et le renforcer. Afin de regagner en autonomie, premier pas vers la souveraineté, l'État français doit soutenir l'élaboration de solutions de stockage numérique nationales. L'utilisation de la messagerie instantanée française Tchap devrait par exemple être généralisée au-delà des seuls ministères. L'État devrait également accompagner d'avantage les entreprises privées dans leur effort de protection numérique. L'ANSSI doit voir ses moyens renforcés de manière significative, le label SecNumCloud doit devenir une exigence effective et non une simple option pour les administrations et la transposition de la directive NIS 2 doit être accélérée sans plus de tergiversation. À ce stade, il ne semble hélas pas que ce soit le chemin emprunté par le Gouvernement. Dès lors, il lui demande quelles actions concrètes elle va immédiatement mettre en œuvre, sur chacun de ces trois plans, sécurisation technique, autonomie numérique et cadre législatif, pour empêcher le pillage des données des Français et des Françaises. Il lui demande également de préciser les raisons du retard pris dans la transposition de la directive NIS 2, les moyens budgétaires effectivement alloués à l'ANSSI et à la DINUM pour l'année en cours, ainsi que le bilan concret de l'application du label SecNumCloud aux systèmes d'information de l'État.

Review regulation of social media algorithms that amplify harmful content

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 March 2026

Introduce stronger regulation and oversight of social media algorithms that amplify harmful content. Require greater transparency about recommendation systems and give regulators stronger powers to ensure platforms reduce the spread of harmful material. Social media platforms use algorithms designed to maximise engagement. These systems can amplify harmful content, misinformation and abuse because such material drives attention and interaction. This contributes to harassment, social division and the rapid spread of misleading information. Current regulation does not adequately address the systemic risks created by algorithmic amplification.

Digitalisation and innovation in special education

European Union · European Parliament · 11 March 2026

330. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in his Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff his Department plans to hire; the measures planned to guard against potential conflicts of interest between his Department and parent companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

330. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department plans to engage staff from the private sector who work in accountancy and corporate law firms to work in his Department during the course of the upcoming EU Presidency term; the terms under which such staff will be engaged; the number of staff his Department plans to hire; the measures planned to guard against potential conflicts of interest between his Department and parent companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18091/26]

329. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 20 May 2025, the reason for the delay in having officials from the Office of Public Works to contact the group of relatives of the Invincibles buried in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, as directed to by the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

329. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 363 of 20 May 2025, the reason for the delay in having officials from the Office of Public Works to contact the group of relatives of the Invincibles buried in Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, as directed to by the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18057/26]

328. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former senior civil servants (principal officer and above) who have still not either fully repaid, or on a repayment plan, following errors related to the chargeable excess tax on gold plated pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

328. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of former senior civil servants (principal officer and above) who have still not either fully repaid, or on a repayment plan, following errors related to the chargeable excess tax on gold plated pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17952/26]

327. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the State’s statutory obligations in respect of Rosslare Strand under the Coast Protection Act 1963, including section 26(5); the way in which the Department is ensuring that coastal protection works at Rosslare are maintained in proper repair and effective condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17890/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

327. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the State’s statutory obligations in respect of Rosslare Strand under the Coast Protection Act 1963, including section 26(5); the way in which the Department is ensuring that coastal protection works at Rosslare are maintained in proper repair and effective condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17890/26]

326. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the estimated cost of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme has increased since the 2018 estimate of €7.5 million; if so, to provide the revised costings and the reason for any increase attributable to delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17889/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

326. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the estimated cost of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme has increased since the 2018 estimate of €7.5 million; if so, to provide the revised costings and the reason for any increase attributable to delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17889/26]

325. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding that has been allocated in 2026–2028 for coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand; the amount ring-fenced for the project; when these funds will be released for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17888/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

325. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding that has been allocated in 2026–2028 for coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand; the amount ring-fenced for the project; when these funds will be released for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17888/26]

324. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the immediate interim protective measures that will be put in place at Rosslare Strand ahead of the next winter storm season to prevent further erosion and risk to homes, infrastructure and the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17887/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

324. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the immediate interim protective measures that will be put in place at Rosslare Strand ahead of the next winter storm season to prevent further erosion and risk to homes, infrastructure and the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17887/26]

323. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when construction will commence on the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme; the definitive timeline for each phase of the works; the reasons for the continued delay in implementation of the scheme identified in the 2018 RPS Coastal Erosion and Flood Management Study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17886/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

323. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when construction will commence on the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme; the definitive timeline for each phase of the works; the reasons for the continued delay in implementation of the scheme identified in the 2018 RPS Coastal Erosion and Flood Management Study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17886/26]

322. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to commit to publishing a clear public timeline with milestones for the delivery of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme, including procurement, start date, and completion date, along with progress updates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17885/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

322. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to commit to publishing a clear public timeline with milestones for the delivery of the Rosslare Strand coastal protection scheme, including procurement, start date, and completion date, along with progress updates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17885/26]

321. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his Department’s assessment of the economic and employment impacts of continued coastal erosion at Rosslare Strand, including risks to tourism, local businesses, transport links and public infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17884/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

321. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his Department’s assessment of the economic and employment impacts of continued coastal erosion at Rosslare Strand, including risks to tourism, local businesses, transport links and public infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17884/26]

320. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a current risk assessment exists for Rosslare Strand in light of recent storm damage; if so, to publish the findings and any recommendations made to mitigate immediate and long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17883/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

320. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a current risk assessment exists for Rosslare Strand in light of recent storm damage; if so, to publish the findings and any recommendations made to mitigate immediate and long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17883/26]

319. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail any outstanding regulatory, planning, procurement or environmental assessment issues preventing commencement of works at Rosslare Strand; to provide a date by which each issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17882/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

319. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail any outstanding regulatory, planning, procurement or environmental assessment issues preventing commencement of works at Rosslare Strand; to provide a date by which each issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17882/26]

318. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which body is the lead authority for delivery of coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand (details supplied); to outline the governance and accountability arrangements currently in place to progress the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

318. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which body is the lead authority for delivery of coastal protection works at Rosslare Strand (details supplied); to outline the governance and accountability arrangements currently in place to progress the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17881/26]

317. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Department considers current inaction at Rosslare Strand to be consistent with its obligations under the Coast Protection Act 1963; to provide the legal basis for any continued delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

317. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Department considers current inaction at Rosslare Strand to be consistent with its obligations under the Coast Protection Act 1963; to provide the legal basis for any continued delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17880/26]

84. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will support banning social media companies from targeting toxic recommender algorithms at children as a key part of implementing Operational Recommendation Three of the Final Report of the Online Health Taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17736/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

84. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will support banning social media companies from targeting toxic recommender algorithms at children as a key part of implementing Operational Recommendation Three of the Final Report of the Online Health Taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17736/26]

Verzoek van de leden MOORMAN en KATHMANN (GroenLinks-PvdA) om, voorafgaand aan het commissiedebat Digitalisering, leermiddelen en ondersteuningsstructuur in het funderend onderwijs d.d. 9 april 2026, een rondetafelgesprek te organiseren over AI in het funderend onderwijs

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 5 March 2026

Verzoek van de leden MOORMAN en KATHMANN (GroenLinks-PvdA) om, voorafgaand aan het commissiedebat Digitalisering, leermiddelen en ondersteuningsstructuur in het funderend onderwijs d.d. 9 april 2026, een rondetafelgesprek te organiseren over AI in het funderend onderwijs

Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

Question put: "That the motion, as amended, be agreed to."

Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

Amendment put:

107. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a study (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

107. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding a study (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17384/26]

106. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of the move to reclassify the Border region (details supplied) which will see a reduction in EU funding for major infrastructure projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

106. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of the move to reclassify the Border region (details supplied) which will see a reduction in EU funding for major infrastructure projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/26]

392. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on tackling the use of recommender algorithms on various online service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

392. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on tackling the use of recommender algorithms on various online service providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16896/26]

380. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a comprehensive update regarding any and all ongoing reviews, updates or strategies relating to public procurement being worked by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17223/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

380. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a comprehensive update regarding any and all ongoing reviews, updates or strategies relating to public procurement being worked by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17223/26]

379. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the engagements he and his Department have had with European institutions and other member states regarding the revision of Public Procurement Directives; when these will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

379. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the engagements he and his Department have had with European institutions and other member states regarding the revision of Public Procurement Directives; when these will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/26]

378. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the agreed programme of works for the removal of identified pinch points along the River Shannon between Meelick Eyrecourt and Banagher; to outline the current status of these works; the timeline for commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17150/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

378. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the agreed programme of works for the removal of identified pinch points along the River Shannon between Meelick Eyrecourt and Banagher; to outline the current status of these works; the timeline for commencement and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17150/26]

377. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm that Section 10 of the template employment contract for Chief Executives of commercial semi State bodies is applicable only in circumstances involving complaints or legal actions initiated by external parties; to confirm that this clause has always been interpreted in that manner by his Department and commercial semi State bodies; to set out whether he is satisfied that the current wording provides sufficient clarity to prevent its misapplication in internal grievance or disciplinary matters; and to indicate if he will update or revise the clause to ensure that its intended scope is explicit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17117/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

377. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm that Section 10 of the template employment contract for Chief Executives of commercial semi State bodies is applicable only in circumstances involving complaints or legal actions initiated by external parties; to confirm that this clause has always been interpreted in that manner by his Department and commercial semi State bodies; to set out whether he is satisfied that the current wording provides sufficient clarity to prevent its misapplication in internal grievance or disciplinary matters; and to indicate if he will update or revise the clause to ensure that its intended scope is explicit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17117/26]