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Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the gaps in specialist expertise across the civil service and wider public service, including in policy development and evaluation, economics, engineering, procurement, digital and data, and major project delivery have been assessed; and the steps he will take to recruit, develop and retain those skills. [74071/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

29. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the gaps in specialist expertise across the civil service and wider public service, including in policy development and evaluation, economics, engineering, procurement, digital and data, and major project delivery have been assessed; and the steps he will take to recruit, develop and retain those skills. [74071/26]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which his Department is ensuring that investment under the National Development Plan supports balanced regional development, particularly in growing regional towns where deficits in water, transport and other enabling infrastructure are constraining development. [74580/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

28. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which his Department is ensuring that investment under the National Development Plan supports balanced regional development, particularly in growing regional towns where deficits in water, transport and other enabling infrastructure are constraining development. [74580/26]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a report on the implementation of the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan. [74410/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

27. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a report on the implementation of the Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan. [74410/26]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to date with the Cavan town flood relief scheme; when this project will proceed to the next stage. [74522/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

26. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to date with the Cavan town flood relief scheme; when this project will proceed to the next stage. [74522/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been made under the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan in reducing delays to major public infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of housing, water treatment and transport. [74922/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

25. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been made under the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan in reducing delays to major public infrastructure projects, particularly in the areas of housing, water treatment and transport. [74922/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the value-for-money reports published by his Department in the years 2023 to date in 2026. [74943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

24. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the value-for-money reports published by his Department in the years 2023 to date in 2026. [74943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 22asked

22. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the impact of increased AI use within the public service, as encouraged through his Department's publication, Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the public service, will impact public sector jobs. [74842/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

22. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the impact of increased AI use within the public service, as encouraged through his Department's publication, Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the public service, will impact public sector jobs. [74842/26]

Question· writtenPQ 21asked

21. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if all the provisions of the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 have been commenced. [74524/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

21. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if all the provisions of the Critical Infrastructure Act 2026 have been commenced. [74524/26]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeframe for the establishment of the new Public Spending Efficiency Taskforce. [74526/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

19. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeframe for the establishment of the new Public Spending Efficiency Taskforce. [74526/26]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are further plans for refurbishment works by the OPW at Santry Garda station in 2026. [74867/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

17. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are further plans for refurbishment works by the OPW at Santry Garda station in 2026. [74867/26]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list each Department projected as of the end of 2026 to exceed its 2026 current allocation; the amount by which each has exceeded the allocation; if a levy on other departments will be applied to offset any projected overrun in the Department of Heath, consistent with the approach taken for the Department of Education and Youth; and the amount of the 2027 contingency already committed. [74483/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

13. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list each Department projected as of the end of 2026 to exceed its 2026 current allocation; the amount by which each has exceeded the allocation; if a levy on other departments will be applied to offset any projected overrun in the Department of Heath, consistent with the approach taken for the Department of Education and Youth; and the amount of the 2027 contingency already committed. [74483/26]

Question· writtenPQ 9asked

9. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide, for each department, the expenditure levy amount applied from 2027; the specific measures submitted and approved to meet it; the posts to be supressed, programmes reduced and grants to State agencies reduced; the amount classified as efficiencies versus reductions in services; and if proposals by any department were rejected or remain unagreed. [74479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

9. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide, for each department, the expenditure levy amount applied from 2027; the specific measures submitted and approved to meet it; the posts to be supressed, programmes reduced and grants to State agencies reduced; the amount classified as efficiencies versus reductions in services; and if proposals by any department were rejected or remain unagreed. [74479/26]

Question· oralPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the progress being made on a public sector pay deal. [74754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

18. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the progress being made on a public sector pay deal. [74754/26]

Question· oralPQ 16asked

16. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the €1.2 billion provided in budget 2027 is adequate to meet the pay commitments in the public sector; if this will account for inflationary pressures over the course of 2027; and the steps he is taking to engage fully in resolving issues and ensuring pay is prioritised. [74422/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

16. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the €1.2 billion provided in budget 2027 is adequate to meet the pay commitments in the public sector; if this will account for inflationary pressures over the course of 2027; and the steps he is taking to engage fully in resolving issues and ensuring pay is prioritised. [74422/26]

Question· oralPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the acquisition of lands adjoining the Phoenix Park to facilitate the establishment of a Liffey Valley regional park. [74681/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

15. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the acquisition of lands adjoining the Phoenix Park to facilitate the establishment of a Liffey Valley regional park. [74681/26]

Question· oralPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the implementation of the guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public service. [74401/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on the implementation of the guidelines for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the public service. [74401/26]

Question· oralPQ 12asked

12. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will ensure that any public sector pay deal prioritises lower and middle-income public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

12. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will ensure that any public sector pay deal prioritises lower and middle-income public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74554/26]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on progress of the Kilkee flood relief scheme; the timeline for construction; and the plans in place to commence the coastal flooding mitigation works. [74652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

11. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on progress of the Kilkee flood relief scheme; the timeline for construction; and the plans in place to commence the coastal flooding mitigation works. [74652/26]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to above inflation pay increases for public servants in any public sector pay deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

10. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to above inflation pay increases for public servants in any public sector pay deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74553/26]

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the up-to-date position on tranche 2 flood relief schemes; when these will be released for progression; if the Ballingeary and Inchigeelagh flood relief works have been included under a tranche 2 flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74879/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

8. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the up-to-date position on tranche 2 flood relief schemes; when these will be released for progression; if the Ballingeary and Inchigeelagh flood relief works have been included under a tranche 2 flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74879/26]

Question· oralPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has assessed the gaps in specialist expertise across the civil service and wider public service, including in policy development and evaluation, economics, engineering, procurement, digital and data, and major project delivery; and the steps he will take to recruit, develop and retain those skills. [75026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

5. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has assessed the gaps in specialist expertise across the civil service and wider public service, including in policy development and evaluation, economics, engineering, procurement, digital and data, and major project delivery; and the steps he will take to recruit, develop and retain those skills. [75026/26]

Question· oralPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

3. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to give an update on the way in which public expenditure within budget 2027 will impact on workers and families struggling with the cost-of-living. [74674/26]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide details of his proposed public spending efficiency task force; its terms of reference and membership, and when the task force will commence its work. [75204/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

2. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide details of his proposed public spending efficiency task force; its terms of reference and membership, and when the task force will commence its work. [75204/26]

Question· oralPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the semi-State companies which have received his ministerial approval to deliver pay increases for their CEOs. [74675/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 October 2026

1. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the semi-State companies which have received his ministerial approval to deliver pay increases for their CEOs. [74675/26]

Question· Vraag om uitleg526klaar voor behandeling in commissie

Vraag om uitleg van Kelly Van Tendeloo aan Matthias Diependaele, minister-president van de Vlaamse Regering, Vlaams minister van Economie, Innovatie en Industrie, Buitenlandse Zaken, Digitalisering en Facilitair Management, over de eerste investering van Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen in defensietechnologie

Belgium · Flemish Parliament · 22 October 2026

over de eerste investering van Participatiemaatschappij Vlaanderen in defensietechnologie

Question· Vraag om uitleg533behandeling uitgesteld

Vraag om uitleg van Tom Lamont aan Matthias Diependaele, minister-president van de Vlaamse Regering, Vlaams minister van Economie, Innovatie en Industrie, Buitenlandse Zaken, Digitalisering en Facilitair Management, over de gevolgen voor de Vlaamse overheid van de beveiligingslekken in de programmeertaal PHP

Belgium · Flemish Parliament · 22 October 2026

over de gevolgen voor de Vlaamse overheid van de beveiligingslekken in de programmeertaal PHP

Question· Vraag om uitleg485klaar voor behandeling in commissie

Vraag om uitleg van Nadia Naji aan Matthias Diependaele, minister-president van de Vlaamse Regering, Vlaams minister van Economie, Innovatie en Industrie, Buitenlandse Zaken, Digitalisering en Facilitair Management, over het rapport van Amnesty International over wapentransfers van India naar Israël en de gevolgen voor de Vlaamse exportcontrole

Belgium · Flemish Parliament · 21 October 2026

over het rapport van Amnesty International over wapentransfers van India naar Israël en de gevolgen voor de Vlaamse exportcontrole

Record· debate2026-10-21published

Protected Disclosures: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach

Question· writtenPQ 43asked

43. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are plans to treat oncology appointments the same way as maternity leave, whereby if a civil servant with cancer was to exceed their yearly number of sick days attending essential oncology appointments they would still be able to obtain their yearly increment. [74897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

43. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are plans to treat oncology appointments the same way as maternity leave, whereby if a civil servant with cancer was to exceed their yearly number of sick days attending essential oncology appointments they would still be able to obtain their yearly increment. [74897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 42asked

42. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether data is collected centrally on the cost of engaging teams for publicly funded construction projects, the average design team cost per square metre and as a percentage of construction costs for school buildings, healthcare facilities and other public capital projects in each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive, and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

42. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether data is collected centrally on the cost of engaging teams for publicly funded construction projects, the average design team cost per square metre and as a percentage of construction costs for school buildings, healthcare facilities and other public capital projects in each of the years 2021 to 2025, inclusive, and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [74764/26]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to meaningful engagement with trade unions on the concerns they have outlined with respect to a new public service agreement; if he will ensure that this engagement is based on a credible approach to pay based on the cost-of-living challenges identified by the public services unions; and if he will guarantee a genuine negotiation process capable of rebuilding trust and confidence in public service industrial relations. [74840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

41. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to meaningful engagement with trade unions on the concerns they have outlined with respect to a new public service agreement; if he will ensure that this engagement is based on a credible approach to pay based on the cost-of-living challenges identified by the public services unions; and if he will guarantee a genuine negotiation process capable of rebuilding trust and confidence in public service industrial relations. [74840/26]

Question· writtenPQ 40asked

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; the number of former Government ministers who have not yet set up a repayment plan with the NSSO; and the number of former Government ministers who have not yet fully repaid their outstanding debts with the NSSO. [74604/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

40. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding overpayments made by the NSSO to former Government ministers; the number of former Government ministers who have not yet set up a repayment plan with the NSSO; and the number of former Government ministers who have not yet fully repaid their outstanding debts with the NSSO. [74604/26]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the works currently underway; to outline the nature and scope of these works; and the expected completion date and the OPW’s future plans for the castle and surrounding site, including conservation, maintenance and public access. [74574/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

39. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the works currently underway; to outline the nature and scope of these works; and the expected completion date and the OPW’s future plans for the castle and surrounding site, including conservation, maintenance and public access. [74574/26]

Question· Vraag om uitleg487klaar voor behandeling in commissie

Vraag om uitleg van Hans Vanhoof aan Matthias Diependaele, minister-president van de Vlaamse Regering, Vlaams minister van Economie, Innovatie en Industrie, Buitenlandse Zaken, Digitalisering en Facilitair Management, over het weerbaarder maken van de Vlaamse overheid en de rol van het Crisiscentrum van de Vlaamse overheid en de bedrijfscontinuïteit van de entiteiten van de Vlaamse overheid daarin

Belgium · Flemish Parliament · 21 October 2026

over het weerbaarder maken van de Vlaamse overheid en de rol van het Crisiscentrum van de Vlaamse overheid en de bedrijfscontinuïteit van de entiteiten van de Vlaamse overheid daarin

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total volume of digital data storage, in terabytes or petabytes, held or contracted by his Department and public bodies under its aegis, in each of the last 20 years. [74045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

431. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total volume of digital data storage, in terabytes or petabytes, held or contracted by his Department and public bodies under its aegis, in each of the last 20 years. [74045/26]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the proportion of his Department's digital data storage held on State-owned infrastructure, on private infrastructure within the State, and on infrastructure outside the State, in each of the last five years for which figures are available; and the annual expenditure on data storage over that period. [74046/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

430. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the proportion of his Department's digital data storage held on State-owned infrastructure, on private infrastructure within the State, and on infrastructure outside the State, in each of the last five years for which figures are available; and the annual expenditure on data storage over that period. [74046/26]

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