Digitalisation

346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the offices of the Public Appointment Service; the number of staff per year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70289/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

346. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the offices of the Public Appointment Service; the number of staff per year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70289/25]

345. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the Office of Public Works; the number of staff per since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70288/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

345. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the Office of Public Works; the number of staff per since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70288/25]

344. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the National Shared Service Office; the number of staff per year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70283/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

344. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of employees currently employed in the National Shared Service Office; the number of staff per year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70283/25]

343. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average time over the past six years it has taken to produce a stamped final bill in his Department from the time when his Department has received government approval for the general scheme and the heads of a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70278/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

343. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the average time over the past six years it has taken to produce a stamped final bill in his Department from the time when his Department has received government approval for the general scheme and the heads of a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70278/25]

342. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees at all meetings between the OPW and An Garda Síochána in 2017 and 2018, by date and attendees, in tabular form. [70204/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

342. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees at all meetings between the OPW and An Garda Síochána in 2017 and 2018, by date and attendees, in tabular form. [70204/25]

341. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees at all meetings between the OPW and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in 2017 and 2018, by date and attendees, in tabular form. [70203/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

341. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees at all meetings between the OPW and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in 2017 and 2018, by date and attendees, in tabular form. [70203/25]

340. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation who professionally carried out the market valuation upon which the monthly or annual rent was based on a property (details supplied); and if he will provide a copy of the report. [70196/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

340. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation who professionally carried out the market valuation upon which the monthly or annual rent was based on a property (details supplied); and if he will provide a copy of the report. [70196/25]

339. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether contributions from the State or from employers towards the My Future Fund pension scheme will be reckonable as income for the purposes of assessing the eligibility of an individual or household for any means-tested services or schemes operated by his Department. [70027/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

339. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether contributions from the State or from employers towards the My Future Fund pension scheme will be reckonable as income for the purposes of assessing the eligibility of an individual or household for any means-tested services or schemes operated by his Department. [70027/25]

338. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to the recommendation included in the European Commission's 2025 Rule of Law Report for Ireland (details supplied), the steps taken to address this recommendation; the expected timeline for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69987/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

338. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to the recommendation included in the European Commission's 2025 Rule of Law Report for Ireland (details supplied), the steps taken to address this recommendation; the expected timeline for the completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69987/25]

337. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has reviewed the current guidance for State entities regarding the appointment and reappointment of chief executive officers, particularly the practice of offering two consecutive terms in the context of employment law requirements; if the code of practice for the governance of State bodies needs to be updated to mitigate such risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69844/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

337. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has reviewed the current guidance for State entities regarding the appointment and reappointment of chief executive officers, particularly the practice of offering two consecutive terms in the context of employment law requirements; if the code of practice for the governance of State bodies needs to be updated to mitigate such risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69844/25]

336. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the work that has been done to ensure greater access to Tetra across Galway and Roscommon; the status of the review into Tetra; if it is planned to be replaced; if so, the technology that will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69686/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

336. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the work that has been done to ensure greater access to Tetra across Galway and Roscommon; the status of the review into Tetra; if it is planned to be replaced; if so, the technology that will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69686/25]

335. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will engage with insurance companies who refuse to give the residents of Derrymullen, Ballinasloe, County Galway flood cover, given that there has been no flooding in this area since the erection of the flood wall in 2011. [69582/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

335. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will engage with insurance companies who refuse to give the residents of Derrymullen, Ballinasloe, County Galway flood cover, given that there has been no flooding in this area since the erection of the flood wall in 2011. [69582/25]

334. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if additional funding will be made available for urgent infrastructure projects in County Laois that have been overlooked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69554/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

334. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if additional funding will be made available for urgent infrastructure projects in County Laois that have been overlooked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69554/25]

333. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he can arrange for the OPW to carry out a detailed assessment of the River Catheen, Derrybeg, County Donegal to identify the necessary measures to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69494/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

333. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he can arrange for the OPW to carry out a detailed assessment of the River Catheen, Derrybeg, County Donegal to identify the necessary measures to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69494/25]

332. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when works on tranche 2 of CFRAM will commence; when they are expected to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69318/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

332. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when works on tranche 2 of CFRAM will commence; when they are expected to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69318/25]

331. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any records are held by his Department relating to anti-malaria medication taken by serving or former Government Ministers while travelling abroad on official State business; and the record keeping requirements that apply to such travel for all Ministers and officials. [69124/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

331. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether any records are held by his Department relating to anti-malaria medication taken by serving or former Government Ministers while travelling abroad on official State business; and the record keeping requirements that apply to such travel for all Ministers and officials. [69124/25]

330. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the efforts being made to improve TETRA system coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69007/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

330. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the efforts being made to improve TETRA system coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69007/25]

329. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the site identification process for a site for a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69060/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

329. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the site identification process for a site for a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69060/25]

260. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason he is the sole decision maker in pension appeals in circular 16/2020; the reason his Department does not engage directly with claimants during the appeals process; the reason published processing timelines differ from actual timelines; if he will ensure that where delays arise, including where expert input is required, his Department provides claimants with updates and revised timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68980/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

260. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason he is the sole decision maker in pension appeals in circular 16/2020; the reason his Department does not engage directly with claimants during the appeals process; the reason published processing timelines differ from actual timelines; if he will ensure that where delays arise, including where expert input is required, his Department provides claimants with updates and revised timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68980/25]

259. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 828 of 25 February 2025, if the exclusion of retired medical scientists from the Labour Court recommended pay adjustments is consistent with past practice on pension parity for retired public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68867/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

259. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 828 of 25 February 2025, if the exclusion of retired medical scientists from the Labour Court recommended pay adjustments is consistent with past practice on pension parity for retired public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68867/25]

258. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason there was an underspend of €7.8 million in flood defences in 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68860/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

258. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason there was an underspend of €7.8 million in flood defences in 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68860/25]

257. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has identified any gaps or deficiencies in the current conflict-of-interest framework as applied to emerging medical or technological policy areas, and if he will outline any proposals under consideration to address those gaps. [68791/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

257. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has identified any gaps or deficiencies in the current conflict-of-interest framework as applied to emerging medical or technological policy areas, and if he will outline any proposals under consideration to address those gaps. [68791/25]

256. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of engagements, consultations or meetings his Department has held since January 2020 with the Standards in Public Office Commission to review or update guidance on conflicts of interest, and if any of these engagements addressed medical or technological policy areas involving minors. [68789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

256. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of engagements, consultations or meetings his Department has held since January 2020 with the Standards in Public Office Commission to review or update guidance on conflicts of interest, and if any of these engagements addressed medical or technological policy areas involving minors. [68789/25]

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department maintains any record of instances since January 2020 in which senior civil servants sought approval to proceed with official functions notwithstanding a declared conflict of interest under the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995; and if he will provide the number of such requests recorded by his Department. [68788/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

255. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department maintains any record of instances since January 2020 in which senior civil servants sought approval to proceed with official functions notwithstanding a declared conflict of interest under the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995; and if he will provide the number of such requests recorded by his Department. [68788/25]

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has carried out any assessment of the adequacy of existing guidance on conflicts of interest within the civil service where officials have personal, family or financial links to organisations involved in gender-related clinical services, research, training or advocacy; and if he will provide details of any findings. [68787/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

254. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has carried out any assessment of the adequacy of existing guidance on conflicts of interest within the civil service where officials have personal, family or financial links to organisations involved in gender-related clinical services, research, training or advocacy; and if he will provide details of any findings. [68787/25]

253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of Departments that have notified his Department since 2020 of internal policies or protocols for managing conflicts of interest in healthcare-related policy development; and if he will provide a list of those Departments. [68785/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of Departments that have notified his Department since 2020 of internal policies or protocols for managing conflicts of interest in healthcare-related policy development; and if he will provide a list of those Departments. [68785/25]

252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any review has been undertaken by his Department since January 2020 on whether current ethics legislation is sufficient to address conflicts of interest arising from new or emerging medical technologies, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgical pathways for minors and related digital health systems; and if he will list any recommendations identified. [68784/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any review has been undertaken by his Department since January 2020 on whether current ethics legislation is sufficient to address conflicts of interest arising from new or emerging medical technologies, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgical pathways for minors and related digital health systems; and if he will list any recommendations identified. [68784/25]

251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline any plans to establish a central reporting mechanism for recusals or conflict-of-interest statements made under the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 and Standards in Public Office Act 2001, in order to ensure consistent oversight in areas of emerging medical policy, including paediatric gender-related services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68783/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

251. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline any plans to establish a central reporting mechanism for recusals or conflict-of-interest statements made under the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 and Standards in Public Office Act 2001, in order to ensure consistent oversight in areas of emerging medical policy, including paediatric gender-related services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68783/25]

250. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of conflict-of-interest statements received by the Standards in Public Office Commission since January 2020 relating to Ministers, Ministers of State, special advisers or senior civil servants whose family members hold financial interests in companies involved in the manufacture or supply of pharmaceuticals or medical devices; and the number of such statements that related specifically to decisions on paediatric or adolescent healthcare policy. [68782/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2025

250. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of conflict-of-interest statements received by the Standards in Public Office Commission since January 2020 relating to Ministers, Ministers of State, special advisers or senior civil servants whose family members hold financial interests in companies involved in the manufacture or supply of pharmaceuticals or medical devices; and the number of such statements that related specifically to decisions on paediatric or adolescent healthcare policy. [68782/25]

122. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department operates a similar practice; if not, whether consideration will be given to adopting this approach as a transparency measure consistent with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and wider open-government principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68463/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

122. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 2148 of 4 November 2025 to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in which he confirmed that, although not required by statute, his Department voluntarily publishes its annual consultancy spending online in the interest of transparency and accessibility, if his Department operates a similar practice; if not, whether consideration will be given to adopting this approach as a transparency measure consistent with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and wider open-government principles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68463/25]

121. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans there are to reduce the number of quangos and strip out the amassed red tape and bureaucracy that exists, in order to allow the delivery of projects under his Department’s remit in a more timely, efficient and customer-friendly manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68374/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

121. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans there are to reduce the number of quangos and strip out the amassed red tape and bureaucracy that exists, in order to allow the delivery of projects under his Department’s remit in a more timely, efficient and customer-friendly manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68374/25]

120. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeframe from submissions of forms by candidates in the November 2024 election to the Standard in Public Office Commission to payment being made by his Department, or SIPO; the number of outstanding claims to be paid; the reasons for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68367/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

120. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeframe from submissions of forms by candidates in the November 2024 election to the Standard in Public Office Commission to payment being made by his Department, or SIPO; the number of outstanding claims to be paid; the reasons for the delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68367/25]

119. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the dates, and attendees, of all meetings between his Department and An Garda Síochána between 2016 and 27 November 2025, in chronological order, by date and attendees. [68362/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

119. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the dates, and attendees, of all meetings between his Department and An Garda Síochána between 2016 and 27 November 2025, in chronological order, by date and attendees. [68362/25]

118. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the dates, and attendees, of all meetings between his Department and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration between 2016 and 27 November 2025, in chronological order, by date and attendees. [68361/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

118. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the dates, and attendees, of all meetings between his Department and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration between 2016 and 27 November 2025, in chronological order, by date and attendees. [68361/25]

117. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if anyone from his Department ever discussed or communicated with anyone in the OPW between 2016 and 27 November 2025 regarding An Garda Síochána renting a property on Spa Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if so, the dates on which they so did, with whom, and the reasons. [68359/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

117. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if anyone from his Department ever discussed or communicated with anyone in the OPW between 2016 and 27 November 2025 regarding An Garda Síochána renting a property on Spa Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if so, the dates on which they so did, with whom, and the reasons. [68359/25]

116. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the date in 2017 on which, and the format in which (email, phone call or other) the request from An Garda Síochána was received by the OPW to rent one of their properties in Spa Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin. [68355/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

116. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the date in 2017 on which, and the format in which (email, phone call or other) the request from An Garda Síochána was received by the OPW to rent one of their properties in Spa Road, Phoenix Park, Dublin. [68355/25]

115. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees of all meetings he has had with the Minister for Health since he took office. [68242/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

115. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the dates and attendees of all meetings he has had with the Minister for Health since he took office. [68242/25]

114. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when a position (details supplied) will be filled; if filling the position will delay the progress of flood relief in East Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68406/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2025

114. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when a position (details supplied) will be filled; if filling the position will delay the progress of flood relief in East Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68406/25]

Question 11417 — tourisme et loisirs

France · National Assembly · 2 December 2025

Mme Anaïs Sabatini interroge M. le ministre des petites et moyennes entreprises, du commerce, de l'artisanat, du tourisme et du pouvoir d'achat sur la concurrence déloyale des particuliers « organisateurs de voyage » dont l'activité fragilise les agences de voyage traditionnelles. Ces auto-qualifiés travel planners , influenceurs ou autres coaches qui monnaient leurs services pour organiser des séjours touristiques constituent une concurrence déloyale pour les agences de voyage traditionnelles. Ces nouveaux acteurs du tourisme ne respectent aucune des normes de qualité et des règles de droit du travail auxquelles sont soumis les professionnels du tourisme. Afin d'exercer, une agence doit souscrire une importante assurance responsabilité civile professionnelle mais surtout fournir une grosse garantie bancaire de l'ordre de 150 000 à 200 000 euros. Face à elles, ces nouveaux acteurs, particulièrement actifs sur les réseaux sociaux, se présentent officiellement comme de simples plateformes de mise en relation sans s'immatriculer auprès d'Atout France, ni souscrire une assurance responsabilités civile professionnelles ni de garantie financière, démarches pourtant obligatoires pour toutes les agences de voyage. Si cette nouvelle concurrence déloyale est préjudiciable pour les agences de voyage, elle fait courir également un risque important pour les consommateurs qui ne sont nullement protégés en cas d'annulation ou de défaillance. Elle lui demande ainsi de bien vouloir accentuer les contrôles et de mettre en place des sanctions systématiques contre les acteurs du tourisme qui ne respectent ni les normes ni l'ensemble des règles du droit français applicable aux agences de voyage.

Question 11338 — justice

France · National Assembly · 2 December 2025

Mme Nathalie Coggia attire l'attention de M. le garde des sceaux, ministre de la justice, sur les obstacles rencontrés par les Françaises et Français établis hors de France pour accéder à l'aide juridictionnelle dans le cadre de procédures transfrontalières, notamment en matière de protection de l'enfance. Elle est alertée par le cas d'une mère française résidant en Espagne avec ses deux enfants. À la suite d'attouchements allégués commis par le père, après l'obtention d'un jugement en sa faveur qui lui donne l'autorité parentale exclusive, cette résidente française en Espagne obtient du président de la Cour d'appel qu'il confirme la décision du juge aux affaires familiales (JAF). Parallèlement, les grands-parents paternels, domiciliés en France, ont saisi une juridiction française pour solliciter un droit de garde, ce qui impose à la mère de pouvoir être représentée et défendue devant les juridictions françaises pour éviter ce contournement de droit de visite. Or en application de l'article 2 de la loi n° 91-647 du 10 juillet 1991 relative à l'aide juridique et des articles 2 et 3 du décret n° 2020-1717 du 28 décembre 2020, les demandes d'aide juridictionnelle peuvent être déposées en ligne uniquement par les personnes disposant d'une résidence principale en France. En effet, la demande d'aide juridictionnelle en ligne n'est accessible qu'aux résidents en France. Les Françaises et Français établis hors de France doivent obligatoirement déposer un dossier par voie postale auprès du bureau d'aide juridictionnelle territorialement compétent, ce qui entraîne des frais, des risques d'erreurs lors de l'envoi au format papier avec toute la charge émotionnelle liée à cette démarche. De plus, cette procédure papier, non accessible via FranceConnect, entraîne donc des délais incompatibles avec la célérité requise dans les affaires impliquant la protection de mineurs, alors même que l'article 3 § 1 de la Convention internationale des droits de l'enfant impose que « l'intérêt supérieur de l'enfant soit une considération primordiale ». Elle souligne que la situation est d'autant plus problématique que les procédures en cause relèvent également du règlement (CE) n° 2201/2003 dit « Bruxelles II bis », remplacé par le règlement (UE) 2019/1111 applicable depuis août 2022, qui impose une coopération renforcée entre États membres et une prise en charge rapide des questions de responsabilité parentale. Elle souhaite donc connaître les intentions voire les actions eventuellement en cours du Gouvernement quant à ce sujet sur les deux questions suivantes. L'ouverture en ligne de demande d'aide juridictionnelle, via FranceConnect ou un dispositif équivalent, est-elle envisagée pour les Françaises et Français établis hors de France, afin de sécuriser et accélérer la procédure? Par ailleurs, elle souhaite savoir s'il est possible d'engager une étude sur la mise en place de modalités spécifiques de traitement adapté voire accéléré pour les demandes d'aide juridictionnelle effectuées dans un contexte de protection de l'enfance ou de conflit lié à une responsabilité parentale dans un cadre transfrontalier.

Question 11289 — défense

France · National Assembly · 2 December 2025

M. Marc Chavent interroge Mme la ministre des armées et des anciens combattants sur l'adaptation des capacités blindées françaises face aux ruptures technologiques désormais observables dans le domaine des chars de bataille à l'étranger. Alors que la France ne prévoit l'entrée en service d'un char de nouvelle génération qu'à l'horizon 2040-2045 dans le cadre du programme franco-allemand Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), plusieurs puissances accélèrent déjà le déploiement de plateformes intégrant les technologies que la France envisage encore au stade de démonstrateurs. Il apparaît en particulier préoccupant que l'US Army doive disposer, dès 2026, de prototypes opérationnels du M1E3 Abrams, successeur allégé et profondément remanié de l'Abrams, intégrant une architecture modulaire ouverte, des moyens de lutte intégrée contre les drones, une réduction de signature, une protection active avancée et une numérisation poussée du champ de bataille. Les travaux menés autour du démonstrateur AbramsX préfigurent ainsi un char pensé comme un nœud d'un système de combat collaboratif, doté d'une tourelle automatisée, d'algorithmes d'intelligence artificielle pour la détection et la priorisation des menaces et préparé pour l'intégration de munitions évoluées et d'effets connectés, y compris face aux frappes verticales et aux drones rôdeurs. Parallèlement, d'autres nations s'engagent dans une course à l'innovation dans le combat blindé lourd : l'Allemagne met en avant le KF51 Panther, conçu sur fonds propres et fondé sur une architecture NGVA ouverte, des capteurs panoramiques à 360° et des modules « mission pod » pouvant emporter missiles rôdeurs et essaims de drones ; Israël a commencé à déployer le Merkava Barak, présenté comme un char de 5ème génération avec un casque de réalité augmentée de type IronVision , une large infrastructure de capteurs, un partage de données temps réel et système de protection active multicouche ; la Corée du Sud prépare, avec le futur K3, une nouvelle génération de char intégrant également des capacités avancées de combat collaboratif et de lutte anti drones. Ces évolutions laissent craindre un décrochage capacitaire de la France si les choix en matière de modernisation des parcs actuels et de calendrier des programmes futurs ne permettent pas de suivre le rythme imposé par ces acteurs majeurs. Dans ce contexte, la modernisation du char Leclerc au standard XLR, destinée à porter 200 exemplaires à l'horizon 2035, revêt un caractère déterminant pour combler l'intervalle avant l'arrivée d'un système MGCS pleinement opérationnel. Ce standard doit non seulement intégrer le char dans l'architecture SCORPION (SICS, radio CONTACT, combat collaboratif), mais aussi renforcer sa survivabilité par l'apport de capteurs optroniques numérisés, de capacités d'intelligence artificielle pour la détection, la classification et l'engagement des cibles, ainsi que par la mise en place de moyens de protection active, qu'il s'agisse de solutions soft kill (brouillage, leurres, fumigènes intelligents) ou hard kill destinées à intercepter projectiles, missiles antichars et munitions larguées par drones. Face à la prolifération des drones tactiques, des munitions rôdeuses et des frappes verticales observées dans les conflits récents, l'interrogation porte sur le niveau exact d'ambition retenu pour la protection active du Leclerc XLR, la couverture 360° par capteurs (radars, optroniques, détecteurs de départ de coups) et la résilience du char dans un environnement électromagnétique fortement contesté. Se pose également la question de l'articulation entre ces évolutions à court et moyen termes et le cahier des charges du MGCS, en particulier s'agissant de l'architecture ouverte, de la lutte anti drones intégrée, de la réduction de la signature et de l'interopérabilité avec les systèmes sans pilote, afin d'éviter une rupture capacitaire durable au moment où certains partenaires ou compétiteurs disposeront déjà de démonstrateurs avancés mis en service. Dans ce contexte, il lui demande, d'une part, de préciser comment la rénovation du Leclerc au standard XLR et les suites capacitaires envisagées permettront de faire face aux menaces que constituent les drones tactiques, les munitions rôdeuses et les frappes verticales, tant en matière de capteurs que de systèmes de protection active hard kill et soft kill et de couverture 360° dans un spectre électromagnétique dégradé. Il souhaiterait, d'autre part, connaître la manière dont ces exigences opérationnelles sont prises en compte dans le calendrier, la gouvernance industrielle et la feuille de route technologique du MGCS, afin de garantir que l'armée de terre ne subisse pas un retard stratégique durable face aux puissances qui engagent déjà leurs chars de nouvelle génération. Il lui demande enfin de bien vouloir détailler les principaux jalons, les choix technico-opérationnels retenus et la doctrine d'emploi associée, qui doivent permettre de restaurer la crédibilité des forces blindées françaises dans les conflits de haute intensité et d'assurer que la France demeure au niveau des standards internationaux en matière de combat terrestre lourd.

185. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to ensure the urgent delivery of a dedicated 'changing place' toilet facility within the Leinster House campus to ensure that any disabled guests or visitors to Leinster House have access to accessible, clean and appropriate toilets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68023/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

185. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to ensure the urgent delivery of a dedicated 'changing place' toilet facility within the Leinster House campus to ensure that any disabled guests or visitors to Leinster House have access to accessible, clean and appropriate toilets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68023/25]

184. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount the OPW collected in rent fees from external cafes/restaurants within OPW heritage sites in 2025; when the contract with each of these services expire; and how are rent fees for these services arranged, by location in tabular form. [67630/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

184. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount the OPW collected in rent fees from external cafes/restaurants within OPW heritage sites in 2025; when the contract with each of these services expire; and how are rent fees for these services arranged, by location in tabular form. [67630/25]

183. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when a facility in County Cork (details supplied) will be reopened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67587/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

183. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when a facility in County Cork (details supplied) will be reopened to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67587/25]

182. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the type of training provided to staff within his Department in the use of, or understanding of artificial intelligence; if a programme is planned for all staff on their obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67468/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

182. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the type of training provided to staff within his Department in the use of, or understanding of artificial intelligence; if a programme is planned for all staff on their obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67468/25]

155. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to mandating algorithm transparency for any taxi phone app; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68134/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

155. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to mandating algorithm transparency for any taxi phone app; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68134/25]

European Democracy Shield – very large online platform algorithms, foreign interference and the spread of disinformation

European Union · European Parliament · 2 December 2025

Digitalisierung im Bereich der Netzanschlüsse bzw. bei den Verteilnetzbetreibern

Germany · German Bundestag · 28 November 2025

275. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works will engage with the National Transport Authority about constructing an off-road cycleway in conjunction with the Sandymount flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67229/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

275. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works will engage with the National Transport Authority about constructing an off-road cycleway in conjunction with the Sandymount flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67229/25]

274. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans for a piece of land (details supplied). [67102/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

274. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans for a piece of land (details supplied). [67102/25]