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Question· writtenPQ 2251asked

2251. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the relocation of the early pregnancy assessment unit in University Maternity Hospital Limerick to allow patients to be seen in a private environment, separate from women attending the emergency care unit. [77664/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2026

2251. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the relocation of the early pregnancy assessment unit in University Maternity Hospital Limerick to allow patients to be seen in a private environment, separate from women attending the emergency care unit. [77664/26]

Question· writtenPQ 84asked

84. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects her Department to conclude its assessment of the accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) given that students and staff continue to work in prefabricated accommodation dating back to the 1980s which has been described as damp, mould-ridden and unsuitable for a modern educational environment; if she will outline a timeline for the delivery of a permanent accommodation solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74932/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

84. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she expects her Department to conclude its assessment of the accommodation requirements at a school (details supplied) given that students and staff continue to work in prefabricated accommodation dating back to the 1980s which has been described as damp, mould-ridden and unsuitable for a modern educational environment; if she will outline a timeline for the delivery of a permanent accommodation solution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74932/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she has considered establishing a dedicated mental health emergency triage unit at Beaumont Hospital for patients presenting to the emergency department in an urgent mental health crisis; the measures being taken to ensure these patients receive timely assessment and appropriate care in a safe and suitable environment; and if she will engage with the HSE on progressing such a unit given the significant urgent demand. [72947/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

110. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she has considered establishing a dedicated mental health emergency triage unit at Beaumont Hospital for patients presenting to the emergency department in an urgent mental health crisis; the measures being taken to ensure these patients receive timely assessment and appropriate care in a safe and suitable environment; and if she will engage with the HSE on progressing such a unit given the significant urgent demand. [72947/26]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth to create an appropriate leave mechanism for staff employed in special education where occupational health advises that an employee should remain away from a particular working environment while identified workplace safety measures are implemented. [72151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

354. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth to create an appropriate leave mechanism for staff employed in special education where occupational health advises that an employee should remain away from a particular working environment while identified workplace safety measures are implemented. [72151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding streams available to post-primary schools seeking to undertake exterior repainting and improvement works; and whether funding may be available to a school (details supplied) seeking to undertake such works to improve the exterior of its building and school environment. [70475/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

257. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the funding streams available to post-primary schools seeking to undertake exterior repainting and improvement works; and whether funding may be available to a school (details supplied) seeking to undertake such works to improve the exterior of its building and school environment. [70475/26]

Question· writtenPQ 213asked

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the significant anxiety and inequity facing current Leaving Certificate students due to the lack of official past exam papers for newly updated subjects; the reason the State examinations commission has only provided two sample papers per updated subject, forcing students to rely on unstandardised third-party commercial materials; and if she will direct the SEC to urgently issue additional exam exemplars and cohesive marking schemes to ensure a predictable and fair assessment environment for the 2027 cohort. [69941/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 October 2026

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the significant anxiety and inequity facing current Leaving Certificate students due to the lack of official past exam papers for newly updated subjects; the reason the State examinations commission has only provided two sample papers per updated subject, forcing students to rely on unstandardised third-party commercial materials; and if she will direct the SEC to urgently issue additional exam exemplars and cohesive marking schemes to ensure a predictable and fair assessment environment for the 2027 cohort. [69941/26]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the key messages she is advancing during her engagements in New York regarding the importance of maintaining stable transatlantic trade relationships and diversifying Ireland's export markets in the context of ongoing uncertainty in the global trading environment. [69101/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 October 2026

62. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the key messages she is advancing during her engagements in New York regarding the importance of maintaining stable transatlantic trade relationships and diversifying Ireland's export markets in the context of ongoing uncertainty in the global trading environment. [69101/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1159asked

1159. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the training, competency assessment and governance requirements that must be met before a staff member who is not employed as a theatre operative can perform duties within an operating theatre environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64455/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1159. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the training, competency assessment and governance requirements that must be met before a staff member who is not employed as a theatre operative can perform duties within an operating theatre environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64455/26]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth which body or bodies have legal responsibility for ensuring that teachers employed in voluntary secondary schools have their employment rights protected and are provided with a safe working environment. [64920/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

539. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Youth which body or bodies have legal responsibility for ensuring that teachers employed in voluntary secondary schools have their employment rights protected and are provided with a safe working environment. [64920/26]

Question· writtenPQ 497asked

497. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the national standards or guidance that apply to visual contrast and accessibility in the design of street-lighting columns, traffic and signage poles, bus-stop infrastructure and other street furniture for people who are blind or vision impaired; whether existing national design standards contain specific requirements regarding sufficient visual contrast between such infrastructure and its surrounding environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62581/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

497. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the national standards or guidance that apply to visual contrast and accessibility in the design of street-lighting columns, traffic and signage poles, bus-stop infrastructure and other street furniture for people who are blind or vision impaired; whether existing national design standards contain specific requirements regarding sufficient visual contrast between such infrastructure and its surrounding environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62581/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2484asked

2484. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has undertaken any review of international best practice, including the UK Environment Agency’s Fly Management Guidance, with a view to strengthening Irish policy; and if he will publish the findings of any such review. [54960/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2484. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has undertaken any review of international best practice, including the UK Environment Agency’s Fly Management Guidance, with a view to strengthening Irish policy; and if he will publish the findings of any such review. [54960/26]

Question· writtenPQ 550asked

550. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether the residential environment enhancement scheme will be extended beyond 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54578/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2026

550. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether the residential environment enhancement scheme will be extended beyond 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54578/26]

Question· writtenPQ 340asked

340. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to support the restoration of native oyster reefs and other nature-based solutions in Ireland’s marine environment to improve biodiversity, enhance water quality and strengthen coastal resilience; whether further restoration projects are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2026

340. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures his Department is taking to support the restoration of native oyster reefs and other nature-based solutions in Ireland’s marine environment to improve biodiversity, enhance water quality and strengthen coastal resilience; whether further restoration projects are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the conservation covenants in use in England and Wales under the Environment Act 2021; if he plans to introduce a similar scheme here in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

412. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the conservation covenants in use in England and Wales under the Environment Act 2021; if he plans to introduce a similar scheme here in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46872/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2094asked

2094. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections carried out by the Environment Health Services on vape shops and retailers selling vaping products in 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of compliance notices or enforcement actions that resulted. [42639/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

2094. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Health the number of inspections carried out by the Environment Health Services on vape shops and retailers selling vaping products in 2025 and to-date in 2026; and the number of compliance notices or enforcement actions that resulted. [42639/26]

Question· oralPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the revised 2014 SNA circular, the workforce development plan and SNA redeployment scheme; when these will be published; the consultation that has taken place in creating these documents; if they will genuinely reflect the reality of the role of an SNA in a modern educational environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39683/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

81. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the revised 2014 SNA circular, the workforce development plan and SNA redeployment scheme; when these will be published; the consultation that has taken place in creating these documents; if they will genuinely reflect the reality of the role of an SNA in a modern educational environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39683/26]

Question· writtenPQ 510asked

510. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the protocols and funding available through the emergency works scheme to support schools where prefabricated buildings suffer sudden and unforeseen damage; if she will clarify the specific criteria for 'immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment' as it pertains to aging modular units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37245/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

510. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the protocols and funding available through the emergency works scheme to support schools where prefabricated buildings suffer sudden and unforeseen damage; if she will clarify the specific criteria for 'immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment' as it pertains to aging modular units; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37245/26]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence in view of the deterioration in the geopolitical environment, if consideration will be given to the establishment of forward operating bases in areas which are distant from Army barracks and also considering the long land border we have with a neighbouring jurisdiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33329/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 May 2026

115. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence in view of the deterioration in the geopolitical environment, if consideration will be given to the establishment of forward operating bases in areas which are distant from Army barracks and also considering the long land border we have with a neighbouring jurisdiction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33329/26]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport whether he agrees with the position, stated by the managing director of Dublin Airport (a DAA plc employee) to the Joint Committee on Transport on 24 March 2026, that ‘there is no such thing as planning permission for flight paths’; whether he considers that position consistent with Council Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (details supplied); if he does not agree with DAA's position, to state on the basis his Department has continued to rely on DAA's position in its dealings with the Oireachtas and in the preparation of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31827/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2026

252. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport whether he agrees with the position, stated by the managing director of Dublin Airport (a DAA plc employee) to the Joint Committee on Transport on 24 March 2026, that ‘there is no such thing as planning permission for flight paths’; whether he considers that position consistent with Council Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (details supplied); if he does not agree with DAA's position, to state on the basis his Department has continued to rely on DAA's position in its dealings with the Oireachtas and in the preparation of the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31827/26]

Question· writtenPQ 524asked

524. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she would support the introduction for schools of accessible online training to deal with medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, so as to ensure that all school staff can access appropriate guidance and to support a safer environment for children, teachers and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29678/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

524. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she would support the introduction for schools of accessible online training to deal with medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, so as to ensure that all school staff can access appropriate guidance and to support a safer environment for children, teachers and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29678/26]

Question· writtenPQ 448asked

448. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount of revenue generated by the carbon tax since its introduction in 2010, broken down on an annual basis; to provide a detailed breakdown of how this revenue has been allocated and spent in each year since its introduction; the amounts directed towards social protection measures, retrofitting programmes, agri-environment schemes and any other expenditure headings; to clarify whether all carbon tax revenues are being fully ring-fenced, as committed to under Government policy; if not, the reasons for any shortfall; and where the remaining funds have been allocated, in light of suggestions that only 61% went to the targeted areas in 2025, as set out by Government policy. [30910/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

448. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the total amount of revenue generated by the carbon tax since its introduction in 2010, broken down on an annual basis; to provide a detailed breakdown of how this revenue has been allocated and spent in each year since its introduction; the amounts directed towards social protection measures, retrofitting programmes, agri-environment schemes and any other expenditure headings; to clarify whether all carbon tax revenues are being fully ring-fenced, as committed to under Government policy; if not, the reasons for any shortfall; and where the remaining funds have been allocated, in light of suggestions that only 61% went to the targeted areas in 2025, as set out by Government policy. [30910/26]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

408. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he acknowledges that maintaining a higher VAT rate for beauty services than for hairdressers and barbers may create an uneven competitive environment within the personal care sector; whether this divergence was considered during the formulation of the VAT measure; and whether he will review the decision with a view to ensuring fair and consistent treatment across comparable small businesses. [29705/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 April 2026

408. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he acknowledges that maintaining a higher VAT rate for beauty services than for hairdressers and barbers may create an uneven competitive environment within the personal care sector; whether this divergence was considered during the formulation of the VAT measure; and whether he will review the decision with a view to ensuring fair and consistent treatment across comparable small businesses. [29705/26]

Question· writtenPQ 236asked

236. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing accessible online training for schools to deal with medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, so as to ensure that all school staff can access appropriate guidance and to support a safer environment for children, teachers and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28988/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 April 2026

236. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing accessible online training for schools to deal with medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, so as to ensure that all school staff can access appropriate guidance and to support a safer environment for children, teachers and school communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28988/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount of revenue generated by carbon tax since its introduction in 2010 on an annual basis; the way this revenue has been allocated and spent in each year since its introduction; the amounts directed towards social protection measures, retrofitting programmes, agri-environment schemes, and any other expenditure headings; whether all carbon tax revenues are being fully ringfenced as committed under Government policy, if not, the reasons for any shortfall; and where the remaining funds have been allocated in view of allegations that only 61% went to the targeted areas in 2025 as set out by Government policy. [27722/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2026

203. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total amount of revenue generated by carbon tax since its introduction in 2010 on an annual basis; the way this revenue has been allocated and spent in each year since its introduction; the amounts directed towards social protection measures, retrofitting programmes, agri-environment schemes, and any other expenditure headings; whether all carbon tax revenues are being fully ringfenced as committed under Government policy, if not, the reasons for any shortfall; and where the remaining funds have been allocated in view of allegations that only 61% went to the targeted areas in 2025 as set out by Government policy. [27722/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1161asked

1161. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to legislate that any content moderation role which high risk environment provide clinical therapy, shift rotation and mental health tools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25895/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

1161. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to legislate that any content moderation role which high risk environment provide clinical therapy, shift rotation and mental health tools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25895/26]

Question· writtenPQ 265asked

265. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) requests received in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the total number of AIE requests received; the total number of internal reviews sought; the total number of appeals to the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI); the outcomes of those appeals, including the number upheld, annulled and remitted; the same information specifically in respect of forestry related AIE requests for the same period, including the number of individuals submitting forestry related requests each year; and where available the number of requests submitted per requester. [23036/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 March 2026

265. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) requests received in each of the years 2020 to 2025; the total number of AIE requests received; the total number of internal reviews sought; the total number of appeals to the Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information (OCEI); the outcomes of those appeals, including the number upheld, annulled and remitted; the same information specifically in respect of forestry related AIE requests for the same period, including the number of individuals submitting forestry related requests each year; and where available the number of requests submitted per requester. [23036/26]

Question· writtenPQ 319asked

319. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is concerned that the construction of the Shannon Pipeline by Uisce Éireann may have irreparable damage to the environment and agricultural land; his plans to reduce long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

319. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is concerned that the construction of the Shannon Pipeline by Uisce Éireann may have irreparable damage to the environment and agricultural land; his plans to reduce long-term risks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on farmer participation levels in the agri environment schemes opened under the CAP Strategic Plan; to outline how counties with mixed farming profiles such as Kildare are being supported to maximise uptake in the next application period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20822/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

109. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on farmer participation levels in the agri environment schemes opened under the CAP Strategic Plan; to outline how counties with mixed farming profiles such as Kildare are being supported to maximise uptake in the next application period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20822/26]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made regarding the repeated applications for emergency works submitted by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board, seeking emergency works funding repairs for a school (details supplied), which creates an unsafe working environment for students and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17244/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

115. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will be made regarding the repeated applications for emergency works submitted by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board, seeking emergency works funding repairs for a school (details supplied), which creates an unsafe working environment for students and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17244/26]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he accepts that Ireland's deemed disposal regime, which imposes a 41% tax on unrealised gains in EU-domiciled Exchange Traded Funds every eight years with no provision for loss relief against other income, represents a materially more punitive taxation environment for retail investors in collective funds than that which applies in any comparable EU member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

88. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he accepts that Ireland's deemed disposal regime, which imposes a 41% tax on unrealised gains in EU-domiciled Exchange Traded Funds every eight years with no provision for loss relief against other income, represents a materially more punitive taxation environment for retail investors in collective funds than that which applies in any comparable EU member state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/26]

Question· writtenPQ 80asked

80. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has considered introducing a sunset provision for the Special Assignee Relief Programme with a view to transitioning to a broader competitive corporate tax environment that does not rely on individual income tax distortions to attract foreign direct investment; the assessment that has been made of whether the scheme remains necessary, given Ireland's established position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17437/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

80. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the Government has considered introducing a sunset provision for the Special Assignee Relief Programme with a view to transitioning to a broader competitive corporate tax environment that does not rely on individual income tax distortions to attract foreign direct investment; the assessment that has been made of whether the scheme remains necessary, given Ireland's established position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17437/26]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the sectoral adaptation plan for Built Environment and Planning (2025-2030) has not yet been published; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16377/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

582. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the sectoral adaptation plan for Built Environment and Planning (2025-2030) has not yet been published; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16377/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the opportunity cost of delayed transfers of care and of a bed day lost, that is the additional cost of a person remaining in hospital when they could be cared for in a lower cost environment in the community or at home; if her Department or the Health Service has analysed the cost of inefficiencies caused by delayed transfers of care and bed days lost; and if so, the output of such analysis; if such figures are not available, the reason why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15405/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 February 2026

263. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the opportunity cost of delayed transfers of care and of a bed day lost, that is the additional cost of a person remaining in hospital when they could be cared for in a lower cost environment in the community or at home; if her Department or the Health Service has analysed the cost of inefficiencies caused by delayed transfers of care and bed days lost; and if so, the output of such analysis; if such figures are not available, the reason why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15405/26]

Question· writtenPQ 685asked

685. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on his Department's discussions with the Northern Executive Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir on collaboration between both administrations on water quality issues in Lough Neagh and surrounding environment; the actions that have been agreed; and if there is a timeline available on these actions; if he will meet with relevant stakeholders and their local political representatives on the matter. [14877/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 February 2026

685. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on his Department's discussions with the Northern Executive Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir on collaboration between both administrations on water quality issues in Lough Neagh and surrounding environment; the actions that have been agreed; and if there is a timeline available on these actions; if he will meet with relevant stakeholders and their local political representatives on the matter. [14877/26]

Question· writtenPQ 685asked

685. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the discussions between the Minister and the Northern Executive Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, on collaboration between both administrations on water quality issues in Lough Neagh and surrounding environment; the actions which have been agreed; if there is a timeline available on these actions; and if the Minister will meet with relevant stakeholders and their local political representatives on the matter. [9682/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

685. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the discussions between the Minister and the Northern Executive Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, on collaboration between both administrations on water quality issues in Lough Neagh and surrounding environment; the actions which have been agreed; if there is a timeline available on these actions; and if the Minister will meet with relevant stakeholders and their local political representatives on the matter. [9682/26]

Question· writtenPQ 387asked

387. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 9 December 2025, in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the progress to date in implementing measures to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

387. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 480 of 9 December 2025, in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the progress to date in implementing measures to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures planned by his Department to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required and if so when such legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5390/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

349. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures planned by his Department to foster a more secure digital environment; if legislative measures are required and if so when such legislation will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5390/26]

Question· writtenPQ 492asked

492. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to ensure that construction for a new school building (details supplied) commences without delay in order that students may benefit from a safe and supportive learning environment. [3440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 January 2026

492. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to ensure that construction for a new school building (details supplied) commences without delay in order that students may benefit from a safe and supportive learning environment. [3440/26]

Question· oralPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the reason a health research report of April 2025, the health costs report on aircraft noise from Dublin Airport, compiled by a person (details supplied), submitted by Fingal and Meath residents, is being ignored and corrective action avoided, in view of the recent report by the European Environment Agency of 9 January 2026 in the European Heart Journal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 January 2026

100. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the reason a health research report of April 2025, the health costs report on aircraft noise from Dublin Airport, compiled by a person (details supplied), submitted by Fingal and Meath residents, is being ignored and corrective action avoided, in view of the recent report by the European Environment Agency of 9 January 2026 in the European Heart Journal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3290/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1312asked

1312. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the 2022 Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75081/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

1312. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the 2022 Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [75081/25]

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