Digitalisation

413. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of abatement waivers in respect of pensions that have been issued to date; and to clarify the basis on which these abatement waivers were issued. [7817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

413. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of abatement waivers in respect of pensions that have been issued to date; and to clarify the basis on which these abatement waivers were issued. [7817/26]

412. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if abatement in respect of pensions is only applied to Army personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7816/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

412. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if abatement in respect of pensions is only applied to Army personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7816/26]

411. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if safety signage could be erected at the Staigue Ring Fort, Castlecove by the Office of Public Works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

411. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if safety signage could be erected at the Staigue Ring Fort, Castlecove by the Office of Public Works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7680/26]

410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of the cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to the IT systems of the Ombudsman. if any data was breached; if there is a need to inform persons engaged with the Ombudsman that their data could have been breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7554/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

410. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of the cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to the IT systems of the Ombudsman. if any data was breached; if there is a need to inform persons engaged with the Ombudsman that their data could have been breached; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7554/26]

409. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of persons that visited Trim Castle in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [7375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 February 2026

409. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of persons that visited Trim Castle in 2024 and 2025, in tabular form. [7375/26]

Digitalisering en Leermiddelen in het funderend onderwijs

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 3 February 2026

Digitalisering en Leermiddelen in het funderend onderwijs

Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments vom 17. Dezember 2025 mit Empfehlungen an die Kommission zu der Gestaltung der Zukunft des Arbeitslebens durch Digitalisierung, künstliche Intelligenz und algorithmisches Management am Arbeitsplatz (2025/2080(INL)) EP P10_TA(2025)0337

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 January 2026

Nationale Tourismusstrategie

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 January 2026

Maßnahmen zur Stärkung und Sicherung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Tourismuswirtschaft und des Tourismusstandortes Deutschland: Entlastung der Unternehmen von unnötiger Bürokratie, Stärkung der Attraktivität und Anbindung des Reiselands Deutschlands, Digitalisierung und Nutzung von KI, Gewinnung qualifizierter Arbeitskräfte und zeitgemäße Gestaltung der Arbeitsbedingungen, Stärkung der Tourismusbalance und lebenswerter, resilienter Räume durch nachhaltigen Tourismus, bessere Verzahnung der EU-Tourismuspolitik mit nationalen Interessen, Vernetzung und Beteiligung der Akteure im Tourismuspolitischen Forum des Koordinators der Bundesregierung

242. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has carried out or examined any value-for-money or whole-of-Exchequer cost assessment in respect of the outsourcing of a service (details supplied), including costs arising from contract payments, publicly funded capital or infrastructure expenditure and social protection payments to workers during recess periods; and if not, whether he will arrange for such an assessment to be undertaken in line with Government public spending and procurement guidelines prior to any future procurement process. [7212/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

242. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has carried out or examined any value-for-money or whole-of-Exchequer cost assessment in respect of the outsourcing of a service (details supplied), including costs arising from contract payments, publicly funded capital or infrastructure expenditure and social protection payments to workers during recess periods; and if not, whether he will arrange for such an assessment to be undertaken in line with Government public spending and procurement guidelines prior to any future procurement process. [7212/26]

241. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the minimum information that is required to be included in reports on procurement contracts exceeding €10 million under the Public Spending Code, including whether projected final cost, VAT treatment, contract duration, and delivery status are required fields. [7128/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

241. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the minimum information that is required to be included in reports on procurement contracts exceeding €10 million under the Public Spending Code, including whether projected final cost, VAT treatment, contract duration, and delivery status are required fields. [7128/26]

240. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which body is responsible for designing, issuing, or approving any templates or guidance used for reporting procurement contracts in excess of €10 million; and whether different templates apply to different sectors of the public service. [7127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

240. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which body is responsible for designing, issuing, or approving any templates or guidance used for reporting procurement contracts in excess of €10 million; and whether different templates apply to different sectors of the public service. [7127/26]

239. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a standard reporting template, format, or data schema exists for the reporting of procurement contracts in excess of €10 million under the Public Spending Code; and if so, to provide a copy of same or indicate where it is publicly available (details supplied). [7126/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

239. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether a standard reporting template, format, or data schema exists for the reporting of procurement contracts in excess of €10 million under the Public Spending Code; and if so, to provide a copy of same or indicate where it is publicly available (details supplied). [7126/26]

238. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the operation of the civil service mobility scheme, specifically that some public bodies are apparently not implementing it at all; if he can provide, the number of staff appointments by grade made under this scheme over the past two years, broken down by public body; whether he is aware of any issues concerning public bodies cancelling appointments after acceptance; whether civil servants whose offers have been cancelled are permitted to avail of the civil service grievance procedure; if not whether are there other avenues of redress other than litigation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7077/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

238. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the operation of the civil service mobility scheme, specifically that some public bodies are apparently not implementing it at all; if he can provide, the number of staff appointments by grade made under this scheme over the past two years, broken down by public body; whether he is aware of any issues concerning public bodies cancelling appointments after acceptance; whether civil servants whose offers have been cancelled are permitted to avail of the civil service grievance procedure; if not whether are there other avenues of redress other than litigation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7077/26]

237. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline changed titles and roles at deputy secretary general, assistance secretary and principal officer levels following recent organisational changes to the divisions within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7039/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

237. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline changed titles and roles at deputy secretary general, assistance secretary and principal officer levels following recent organisational changes to the divisions within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7039/26]

236. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an organisational chart of the divisions within his Department following organisational changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7038/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

236. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an organisational chart of the divisions within his Department following organisational changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7038/26]

235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the organisational changes being made to the divisions within his Department; the name of any divisions that are being closed, amalgamated or created; the number of divisions his Department will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7037/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 January 2026

235. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the organisational changes being made to the divisions within his Department; the name of any divisions that are being closed, amalgamated or created; the number of divisions his Department will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7037/26]

36. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of considerations by a State body in relation to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a decision is expected to be made regarding its future status or development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6745/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

36. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of considerations by a State body in relation to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a decision is expected to be made regarding its future status or development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6745/26]

35. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6744/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

35. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6744/26]

34. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development and public access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

34. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development and public access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6743/26]

33. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital budget allocation for the Revenue Commissioners in the years 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6823/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 January 2026

33. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital budget allocation for the Revenue Commissioners in the years 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6823/26]

Question 12422 — entreprises

France · National Assembly · 27 January 2026

M. Fabrice Barusseau attire l'attention de M. le ministre des petites et moyennes entreprises, du commerce, de l'artisanat, du tourisme et du pouvoir d'achat sur les conséquences financières de la réforme de la facturation électronique obligatoire pour les TPE. À compter de sa généralisation, cette réforme impose aux entreprises de recourir à des plateformes de dématérialisation partenaires (PDP) privées pour l'émission et la réception des factures, alors même que l'État s'était initialement engagé à mettre à disposition une plateforme publique gratuite permettant de garantir l'absence de coûts supplémentaires pour les plus petites structures. Or des chefs d'entreprise alertent sur les charges nouvelles induites par cette obligation : abonnements annuels pouvant atteindre plusieurs milliers d'euros, frais de mise en conformité, prestations d'accompagnement et de paramétrage, représentant une dépense significative pour des TPE dont les marges sont déjà fortement contraintes. À titre d'exemple, certaines structures estiment ce surcoût à plus de 7 000 euros hors taxes par an, auxquels s'ajoutent plusieurs milliers d'euros de prestations initiales, pour une mission relevant pourtant de la collecte de la TVA, au bénéfice de l'administration fiscale. Ces entreprises ont le sentiment qu'une charge administrative et financière supplémentaire leur est transférée, sans compensation, alors même qu'elles contribuent déjà pleinement à l'effort de modernisation et de numérisation de l'économie. Cette situation est d'autant plus mal comprise qu'elle revient, de fait, à rendre obligatoire le recours à des opérateurs privés, au détriment de la promesse de gratuité initialement formulée par l'État. Ainsi, il lui demande quelles mesures le Gouvernement entend prendre pour garantir que la réforme de la facturation électronique ne se traduise pas par une taxe déguisée pesant sur les TPE, notamment par le rétablissement effectif d'une solution publique gratuite et opérationnelle ou, à défaut, la mise en place de mécanismes de compensation financière (crédit d'impôt, prise en charge partielle des coûts, plafonnement des tarifs) pour les plus petites entreprises. Il souhaite également savoir comment le Gouvernement entend associer les organisations représentatives des TPE à l'évaluation des impacts économiques de cette réforme, afin de préserver la viabilité et la compétitivité de ces entreprises essentielles au tissu économique local.

Question 12413 — enseignement maternel et primaire

France · National Assembly · 27 January 2026

M. Jean-Louis Thiériot attire l'attention de M. le ministre de l'éducation nationale sur la contradiction croissante entre les politiques publiques de prévention de la surexposition des enfants aux écrans et l'organisation concrète de la scolarité, largement structurée autour d'outils numériques, au premier rang desquels la plateforme Pronote. Cette numérisation généralisée place les familles dans une situation paradoxale : comment inciter les enfants à réduire leur temps d'écran lorsque l'accès même à la scolarité, à l'information scolaire et à l'organisation du travail personnel suppose une connexion quotidienne à une plateforme numérique ? Comment demander aux parents d'être vigilants sur les usages numériques, tout en rendant indispensable l'usage d'outils digitaux pour suivre la vie scolaire de leurs enfants ? Se pose ainsi une question de cohérence du message éducatif adressé aux élèves et aux familles. Il souhaiterait donc savoir quelles réflexions le Gouvernement entend engager pour concilier la nécessaire modernisation du service public de l'éducation avec les objectifs de santé publique et d'éducation à un usage raisonné des écrans.

486. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of DEIS schools without high-speed broadband as identified in the digital strategy for schools progress report. [5686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

486. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the proportion of DEIS schools without high-speed broadband as identified in the digital strategy for schools progress report. [5686/26]

419. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department's open data policy and guidance on procurement transparency envisage that procurement-related payment and purchase order data should be published in machine-readable formats; whether this expectation applies to statutory bodies and agencies funded by Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6488/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

419. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department's open data policy and guidance on procurement transparency envisage that procurement-related payment and purchase order data should be published in machine-readable formats; whether this expectation applies to statutory bodies and agencies funded by Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6488/26]

418. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of funding for a project (details supplied); the timeline for the allocation of funding and approval to enable the scheme to progress to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6305/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

418. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of funding for a project (details supplied); the timeline for the allocation of funding and approval to enable the scheme to progress to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6305/26]

417. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the payroll and pension deduction errors affecting serving Ministers and Ministers of State were first identified by the National Shared Services Office; when the Department was first notified of those errors; and the reasons repayment arrangements did not commence until June 2025. [6047/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

417. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the payroll and pension deduction errors affecting serving Ministers and Ministers of State were first identified by the National Shared Services Office; when the Department was first notified of those errors; and the reasons repayment arrangements did not commence until June 2025. [6047/26]

416. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the repayment terms and timelines approved for serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction overpayments are equivalent to those applied to members of the public who receive overpayments from the State; and if not, the policy basis and authority for any difference. [6046/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

416. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the repayment terms and timelines approved for serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction overpayments are equivalent to those applied to members of the public who receive overpayments from the State; and if not, the policy basis and authority for any difference. [6046/26]

415. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the range of repayment periods approved by the National Shared Services Office for serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction overpayments identified in early 2025; and whether any standard repayment framework or guidance was issued by his Department in respect of such cases. [6045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

415. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the range of repayment periods approved by the National Shared Services Office for serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction overpayments identified in early 2025; and whether any standard repayment framework or guidance was issued by his Department in respect of such cases. [6045/26]

414. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the aggregate gross amount identified as overpaid to serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction errors identified in early 2025; the aggregate amount repaid to date; and the aggregate balance outstanding, noting that no individual-level or personal data is sought. [6044/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

414. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the aggregate gross amount identified as overpaid to serving Ministers and Ministers of State arising from payroll or pension deduction errors identified in early 2025; the aggregate amount repaid to date; and the aggregate balance outstanding, noting that no individual-level or personal data is sought. [6044/26]

413. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of serving Ministers and Ministers of State who were identified by the National Shared Services Office as having been overpaid by the State arising from payroll or pension deduction errors following Government formation in early 2025; and the number of those individuals who, as of the most recent date available, have entered into repayment arrangements. [6043/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

413. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total number of serving Ministers and Ministers of State who were identified by the National Shared Services Office as having been overpaid by the State arising from payroll or pension deduction errors following Government formation in early 2025; and the number of those individuals who, as of the most recent date available, have entered into repayment arrangements. [6043/26]

412. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the purpose of the new netting on parts of the roof of the National Gallery; the cost of the netting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6001/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

412. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the purpose of the new netting on parts of the roof of the National Gallery; the cost of the netting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6001/26]

411. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when his Department intend to publish the heads of Bill for the proposed new Critical Infrastructure Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5764/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

411. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when his Department intend to publish the heads of Bill for the proposed new Critical Infrastructure Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5764/26]

410. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the proportion of contracts above €10 million awarded in 2025 which included social value or climate-related award criteria, in line with the Green Public Procurement Action Plan. [5680/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

410. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the proportion of contracts above €10 million awarded in 2025 which included social value or climate-related award criteria, in line with the Green Public Procurement Action Plan. [5680/26]

409. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which programmes recorded expenditure overruns in the 2025 Appropriation Accounts and the corrective actions taken. [5679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

409. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation which programmes recorded expenditure overruns in the 2025 Appropriation Accounts and the corrective actions taken. [5679/26]

408. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a list of all properties owned by the OPW in the town of Nenagh; and their uses. [5653/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

408. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a list of all properties owned by the OPW in the town of Nenagh; and their uses. [5653/26]

407. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown of expenditure by his Department and bodies, agencies or organisations under his remit on paid verification services on a platform (details supplied) or any other verified account products, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of verified accounts held under each category; the annual cost per account; the total annual cost incurred; the procurement basis under which these services were purchased, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

407. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown of expenditure by his Department and bodies, agencies or organisations under his remit on paid verification services on a platform (details supplied) or any other verified account products, for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of verified accounts held under each category; the annual cost per account; the total annual cost incurred; the procurement basis under which these services were purchased, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/26]

406. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there will be further public consultation on his Departments’ national public procurement strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5606/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

406. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there will be further public consultation on his Departments’ national public procurement strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5606/26]

405. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount his Department has spent on legal fees for each of the years 2020-2025, in tabular form. [5542/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

405. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount his Department has spent on legal fees for each of the years 2020-2025, in tabular form. [5542/26]

404. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Attorney General, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, or any Court has reviewed the compatibility of the Karshan Disclosure Opportunity with the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd [2023] IESC 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6575/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

404. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Attorney General, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, or any Court has reviewed the compatibility of the Karshan Disclosure Opportunity with the Supreme Court judgment in Revenue v Karshan (Midlands) Ltd [2023] IESC 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6575/26]

Update law to help protect over-60s from social media algorithms amplifying hate

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 24 January 2026

Review and update the Online Safety Act to include specific recognition of over-60s as a vulnerable group and require platforms to assess and mitigate any algorithmic amplification of hateful and extremist content that may disproportionately harm older adults, without restricting lawful speech. We believe older adults can be disproportionately affected by social media systems that we feel prioritise divisive and hateful content to maximise engagement. Factors such as loneliness and lower digital literacy can increase vulnerability, yet the Online Safety Act provides no specific recognition of these risks to over-60s. We want the Act to be updated to specifically require platforms to assess and mitigate any foreseeable algorithmic harms to over-60s in particular, without restricting lawful speech.

Datengrundlage zur Ermittlung des Strombedarfs durch Rechenzentren und die Digitalisierung

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 January 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Mit welcher Datengrundlage oder aufgrund welcher Studie wird seitens der Bundesregierung der Strombedarf in Deutschland durch Rechenzentren und die zunehmende Digitalisierung extrapoliert, und geht die Bundesregierung dabei von einem steigenden oder sinkenden Stromverbrauch in welcher Größenordnung aus (https://ap-verlag.de/ki-bedingt-einen-um-60-hoeheren-energiebedarfbis-2028/99186/)?

Gesetz zur Ausweitung der notariellen Online-Verfahren im Gesellschafts- und Registerrecht

Germany · German Bundestag · 23 January 2026

Ausweitung der notariellen Onlineverfahren auf weitere beurkundungspflichtige Gegenstände des Gesellschaftsrechts: Zulassung der Online-Beurkundung zur Eintragung in das Stiftungsregister, zur Anmeldung im Handels-, Gesellschafts- und Partnerschaftsregister, zur Mitwirkung bei der Gründung von Aktiengesellschaften sowie für Vollmachten zur Stimmabgabe in Gesellschafterversammlungen einer GmbH, Klarstellung betr. Anforderungen an Vollmachten zur Vereinsregisteranmeldung; Erweiterung der im Bundeszentralregister zu speichernden Daten um den Geburtsstaat der betroffenen Person; Einführung des Digitalen Führungszeugnisses für private Zwecke; Verlängerung der Antragsfrist zur Entschädigung wegen ihrer homosexuellen Orientierung oder wegen ihrer geschlechtlichen Identität dienstrechtlich benachteiligten Soldaten um fünf Jahre; rechtsförmliche Änderungen sowie weitere Anpassungen;<br /> Änderung § 77 Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, § 3 Stiftungsgesetz, § 12 Handelsgesetz sowie §§ 23, 30 und 280 Aktiengesetz, Änderungen in 3 weiteren Gesetzen;<br /> Verordnungsermächtigung<br /> <br /> <strong>Beschlussempfehlung des Ausschusses: </strong>Titeländerung (eingebracht als: Gesetz zur Ausweitung der notariellen Online-Verfahren im Gesellschafts- und Registerrecht, zur Digitalisierung des Führungszeugnisses und zur Verlängerung der Antragsfrist für Anträge von Soldatinnen und Soldaten auf Entschädigung wegen dienstrechtlicher Benachteiligung); Änderungen

341. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department is monitoring the auto-enrolment scheme as a major public expenditure programme; and whether it is subject to the Public Spending Code, including periodic value-for-money reviews. [5402/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

341. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department is monitoring the auto-enrolment scheme as a major public expenditure programme; and whether it is subject to the Public Spending Code, including periodic value-for-money reviews. [5402/26]

340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to clarify when and by whom the €10 million threshold for reporting on procurement contracts was established; whether this threshold is specified in the Public Spending Code itself or in associated guidance; and whether it is mandatory or discretionary in nature. [5354/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

340. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to clarify when and by whom the €10 million threshold for reporting on procurement contracts was established; whether this threshold is specified in the Public Spending Code itself or in associated guidance; and whether it is mandatory or discretionary in nature. [5354/26]

339. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the statutory, administrative, or policy basis under which public bodies are required to report on procurement contracts with a value in excess of €10 million, including reference to any relevant legislation, Government decisions, circulars, or provisions of the Public Spending Code (details supplied). [5353/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

339. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the statutory, administrative, or policy basis under which public bodies are required to report on procurement contracts with a value in excess of €10 million, including reference to any relevant legislation, Government decisions, circulars, or provisions of the Public Spending Code (details supplied). [5353/26]

338. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5207/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

338. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5207/26]

Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 to regulate the use of recommender algorithms by video-sharing platform services.

89. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4859/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

89. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total sums spent for each year from 2016 to 2025, inclusive of advertising, by his Department on social media or online platforms, including identifying separately payments to influencers on such platforms; and to set out the annual totals for that period to each specific platform, including but not limited to major platforms (details supplied). [4859/26]

88. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4840/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

88. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any website or other platform operated by his Department uses an AI-enabled chatbot; if there are plans to use chatbots; in what circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4840/26]

87. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 January 2026

87. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how he ensures that all websites operated by his Department are accessible to the visually impaired. [4822/26]