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Question· writtenPQ 1109asked

1109. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the 1 October deadline for applications requiring a letter of eligibility from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for enrolment in special schools; if she will consider waiving or extending this deadline in exceptional circumstances, such as where a child's assessment has recently changed, thereby preventing timely applications to suitable schools, despite the child meeting all entry criteria, residing in the catchment area, and the school being deemed appropriate by their current educational setting; if there is a legislative basis for this administrative deadline, noting that no preferential treatment is being sought for the child, but rather the opportunity to apply on equal terms with other candidates to avoid delaying the child's transition to a more suitable educational environment, which is clearly not in their best interests; will she also clearly explain how the NCSE will assist parents who have missed the deadline and facilitate the issuance of eligibility letters to those who very clearly require them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74568/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2026

1109. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale for the 1 October deadline for applications requiring a letter of eligibility from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for enrolment in special schools; if she will consider waiving or extending this deadline in exceptional circumstances, such as where a child's assessment has recently changed, thereby preventing timely applications to suitable schools, despite the child meeting all entry criteria, residing in the catchment area, and the school being deemed appropriate by their current educational setting; if there is a legislative basis for this administrative deadline, noting that no preferential treatment is being sought for the child, but rather the opportunity to apply on equal terms with other candidates to avoid delaying the child's transition to a more suitable educational environment, which is clearly not in their best interests; will she also clearly explain how the NCSE will assist parents who have missed the deadline and facilitate the issuance of eligibility letters to those who very clearly require them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [74568/25]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the next Ireland for Finance strategy will be underpinned by a clear vision for growth, a commitment to a competitive operating environment, and a focus on attracting and retaining the best talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73160/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2025

240. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the next Ireland for Finance strategy will be underpinned by a clear vision for growth, a commitment to a competitive operating environment, and a focus on attracting and retaining the best talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73160/25]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress made on the key recommendations from the report ‘A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts’, which was produced by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media in September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72176/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2025

537. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress made on the key recommendations from the report ‘A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts’, which was produced by the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media in September 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72176/25]

Question· writtenPQ 361asked

361. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will allocate funding for Irish research into trifluoroacetic acid in food and the environment, given the absence of a national exposure assessment. [70793/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2025

361. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will allocate funding for Irish research into trifluoroacetic acid in food and the environment, given the absence of a national exposure assessment. [70793/25]

Question· writtenPQ 480asked

480. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures to foster a more secure digital environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70358/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

480. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in view of the prevalence of the internet, digital communications and social media in society, the measures to foster a more secure digital environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70358/25]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has evaluated whether any elements of the pre-crisis supervisory culture or regulatory approach identified in post-crisis reports persist within the current regulatory environment; the findings of any such evaluation; and the steps being taken to ensure these risks are addressed through Departmental oversight of the financial regulatory framework. [69695/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

315. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has evaluated whether any elements of the pre-crisis supervisory culture or regulatory approach identified in post-crisis reports persist within the current regulatory environment; the findings of any such evaluation; and the steps being taken to ensure these risks are addressed through Departmental oversight of the financial regulatory framework. [69695/25]

Question· writtenPQ 355asked

355. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the Government’s commitment to supporting sustainable rural enterprises and the economic value of the Natura 2000 network; if his Department has signed the master licence agreement with the European Commission (DG Environment) to implement the commercial licensing scheme for the Natura 2000 logo in Ireland, as established by the Commission Decision of 4 June 2021; and if not, the specific timeline for signing this agreement and establishing the necessary national sub-licensing mechanism to allow compliant Irish businesses to use the logo for commercial purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68089/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

355. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage given the Government’s commitment to supporting sustainable rural enterprises and the economic value of the Natura 2000 network; if his Department has signed the master licence agreement with the European Commission (DG Environment) to implement the commercial licensing scheme for the Natura 2000 logo in Ireland, as established by the Commission Decision of 4 June 2021; and if not, the specific timeline for signing this agreement and establishing the necessary national sub-licensing mechanism to allow compliant Irish businesses to use the logo for commercial purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68089/25]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty faced by a school (details supplied) in securing an adequate number of French teachers permanently; if she agrees that a frequent change of temporary teacher creates a chaotic learning environment; the assistance that her Department will provide to the school to secure the appropriate number of permanent staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67756/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

272. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the difficulty faced by a school (details supplied) in securing an adequate number of French teachers permanently; if she agrees that a frequent change of temporary teacher creates a chaotic learning environment; the assistance that her Department will provide to the school to secure the appropriate number of permanent staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67756/25]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the reviews or checks have been undertaken by the NTA and/or his Department to ensure the implementation by local authorities of l.S. EN 17210:2021 which sets out functional requirements for the accessibility and usability of the built environment. [68118/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2025

150. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the reviews or checks have been undertaken by the NTA and/or his Department to ensure the implementation by local authorities of l.S. EN 17210:2021 which sets out functional requirements for the accessibility and usability of the built environment. [68118/25]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he proposes to have further discussions at an early date with the EU Commissioner for the Environment in relation to the need to retain the Nitrates Derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66610/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

160. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he proposes to have further discussions at an early date with the EU Commissioner for the Environment in relation to the need to retain the Nitrates Derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66610/25]

Question· writtenPQ 45asked

45. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Mercosur trade agreement and Ireland's position on the protection of the environment and livelihoods of Irish farmers in the context of the agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66725/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2025

45. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the Mercosur trade agreement and Ireland's position on the protection of the environment and livelihoods of Irish farmers in the context of the agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66725/25]

Question· writtenPQ 752asked

752. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ensure that children in afterschool care receive AIMs support; and to consider granting funding to afterschool programmes that require special needs assistants for the children that would avail of SNAs in their mainstream school environment. [65196/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025

752. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ensure that children in afterschool care receive AIMs support; and to consider granting funding to afterschool programmes that require special needs assistants for the children that would avail of SNAs in their mainstream school environment. [65196/25]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the case of a student (details supplied); and if she will instruct her Department to investigate the matter to ensure the student is able to complete their education in their current supportive environment. [65290/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2025

358. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the case of a student (details supplied); and if she will instruct her Department to investigate the matter to ensure the student is able to complete their education in their current supportive environment. [65290/25]

Question· writtenPQ 474asked

474. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his Department’s position on the adequacy of social media and online regulation to promote a safe online environment; if his Department has any plans to amend existing legislation or introduce new legislation on the topic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65050/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 November 2025

474. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his Department’s position on the adequacy of social media and online regulation to promote a safe online environment; if his Department has any plans to amend existing legislation or introduce new legislation on the topic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65050/25]

Question· writtenPQ 365asked

365. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to concerns that IPAS is providing an unsafe environment for residents at a centre (details supplied). [62380/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

365. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to respond to concerns that IPAS is providing an unsafe environment for residents at a centre (details supplied). [62380/25]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an unprecedented large investment will now be made through Uisce Éireann and Local Authorities to progress the provision of modern, increased capacity, wastewater treatment plants in all of our towns and villages, as the present situation is having a highly negative effect on health, the environment and housing supply; if he and Uisce Éireann will adhere to my consistent calls for the development of constructed wetlands, as they are a much cheaper form of treatment, much speedier to develop and are environmentally friendly; if he will consider County Kerry as a pilot study where over 40 of our villages are unsewered and others are at capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62509/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

320. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an unprecedented large investment will now be made through Uisce Éireann and Local Authorities to progress the provision of modern, increased capacity, wastewater treatment plants in all of our towns and villages, as the present situation is having a highly negative effect on health, the environment and housing supply; if he and Uisce Éireann will adhere to my consistent calls for the development of constructed wetlands, as they are a much cheaper form of treatment, much speedier to develop and are environmentally friendly; if he will consider County Kerry as a pilot study where over 40 of our villages are unsewered and others are at capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62509/25]

Question· writtenPQ 37asked

37. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to enhance the business regulatory environment by removing unnecessary regulatory or administrative burdens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62078/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2025

37. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to enhance the business regulatory environment by removing unnecessary regulatory or administrative burdens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62078/25]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has read the correspondence sent to her by an organisation (details supplied); the urgent actions she will take to ensure a safe environment for students, teachers and staff at the school while they await the long delayed new school campus. [61769/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

536. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she has read the correspondence sent to her by an organisation (details supplied); the urgent actions she will take to ensure a safe environment for students, teachers and staff at the school while they await the long delayed new school campus. [61769/25]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update regarding any Irish organisations or institutions which are involved in the Common Information Sharing Environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59470/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

244. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update regarding any Irish organisations or institutions which are involved in the Common Information Sharing Environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59470/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the defence resources or personnel assigned for the implementing of the Common Information Sharing Environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59469/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

243. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the defence resources or personnel assigned for the implementing of the Common Information Sharing Environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59469/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update regarding all Irish interactions and operational developments regarding the Common Information Sharing Environment since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59468/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

242. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update regarding all Irish interactions and operational developments regarding the Common Information Sharing Environment since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59468/25]

Question· writtenPQ 837asked

837. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health concerning public protection in our health system (including healthcare workers, but also the public within the hospital environment, e.g., waiting rooms or clinical spaces), if there is any system currently in place that would alert healthcare workers of the potential risk of having present in these environments persons convicted of violent or sexual crimes against men, women or children, either serving a sentence, and therefore attending as prisoners with prison officers, or having served their time and been released, but still posing a risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57237/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

837. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health concerning public protection in our health system (including healthcare workers, but also the public within the hospital environment, e.g., waiting rooms or clinical spaces), if there is any system currently in place that would alert healthcare workers of the potential risk of having present in these environments persons convicted of violent or sexual crimes against men, women or children, either serving a sentence, and therefore attending as prisoners with prison officers, or having served their time and been released, but still posing a risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57237/25]

Question· writtenPQ 324asked

324. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to provide for companies to claim the research and development credit from 1 January of each year, irrespective of when their account periods commence; if he agrees that such an initiative will improve Ireland's competitiveness given the current geopolitical and prevailing trading environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57318/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2025

324. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider amending the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to provide for companies to claim the research and development credit from 1 January of each year, irrespective of when their account periods commence; if he agrees that such an initiative will improve Ireland's competitiveness given the current geopolitical and prevailing trading environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57318/25]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on that of an organisation (details supplied) that changes in our regulatory environment are critical to a more competitive business environment; that a well-designed and enforced regulatory environment is a critical feature of a modern, complex economy and can boost growth in living standards; that there are opportunities within constrained fiscal parameters to improve the competitiveness of the Irish economy by making improvements to the ways we regulate, easing the regulatory burden on business and reducing the cost of compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52657/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 October 2025

279. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on that of an organisation (details supplied) that changes in our regulatory environment are critical to a more competitive business environment; that a well-designed and enforced regulatory environment is a critical feature of a modern, complex economy and can boost growth in living standards; that there are opportunities within constrained fiscal parameters to improve the competitiveness of the Irish economy by making improvements to the ways we regulate, easing the regulatory burden on business and reducing the cost of compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52657/25]

Question· writtenPQ 402asked

402. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he will take to rectify the imbalance in obligations for product take-back and recycling between domestic retailers and distance sellers; and the way in which Comisiún na Meán will assist in creating a fairer environment for businesses in Ireland that comply with these schemes. [52133/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2025

402. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he will take to rectify the imbalance in obligations for product take-back and recycling between domestic retailers and distance sellers; and the way in which Comisiún na Meán will assist in creating a fairer environment for businesses in Ireland that comply with these schemes. [52133/25]

Question· writtenPQ 76asked

76. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the harm to the environment caused by the Asian hornet; and if he will instruct his Department to investigate the issue and ensure the population of this invasive species is under control. [50686/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 September 2025

76. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware of the harm to the environment caused by the Asian hornet; and if he will instruct his Department to investigate the issue and ensure the population of this invasive species is under control. [50686/25]

Question· writtenPQ 288asked

288. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the newly implemented additional assessment component for the first tranche of subjects will affect students taught at home; and the oversight will be provided to ensure fairness and equity for these students undertaking their studies outside of the traditional school environment. [49860/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

288. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the newly implemented additional assessment component for the first tranche of subjects will affect students taught at home; and the oversight will be provided to ensure fairness and equity for these students undertaking their studies outside of the traditional school environment. [49860/25]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the existing regulatory environment is sufficient to prevent the charging of unreasonably high prices by any company that provides publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49590/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2025

144. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the existing regulatory environment is sufficient to prevent the charging of unreasonably high prices by any company that provides publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49590/25]

Question· writtenPQ 372asked

372. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the food-environment controls that exist for vending, tuck shops and fund raising on school premises (sale of HFSS products); the means by which they are enforced; and to provide the legal basis and inspection data since 2023. [49518/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 September 2025

372. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the food-environment controls that exist for vending, tuck shops and fund raising on school premises (sale of HFSS products); the means by which they are enforced; and to provide the legal basis and inspection data since 2023. [49518/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1752asked

1752. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he agrees that administrative complexity and payment delays have dogged the farm environment scheme (details supplied); if he will make an interim payment from national funds to mitigate payment delays impacting farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45661/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1752. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he agrees that administrative complexity and payment delays have dogged the farm environment scheme (details supplied); if he will make an interim payment from national funds to mitigate payment delays impacting farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45661/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1219asked

1219. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department undertakes studies on the damage done by Cherry Laurel to biodiversity and environment in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 September 2025

1219. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department undertakes studies on the damage done by Cherry Laurel to biodiversity and environment in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46055/25]

Law· Public2026/5enacted

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 August 2025

An Act to provide for the making of applications for licences, or applications for reviews of licences, under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 or under Part V of the Waste Management Act 1996 in certain emergency circumstances; to give effect to Articles 1(3) and 2(4) of Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014, in relation to applications for, or applications for reviews of, such licences; to make provision in relation to periods for decision-making relating to certain applications for, and reviews of, such licences; to enable the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out reviews of parts of licences under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 or under Part V of the Waste Management Act 1996 in certain circumstances; to make provision in relation to the appointment of the Director General and directors of the Environmental Protection Agency; to make provision in relation to powers of the High Court or Circuit Court in relation to activities in contravention of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992; for those and other purposes to amend the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and the Waste Management Act 1996; to make provision in relation to offences relating to litter and for that purpose to amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997; to provide for the making of guidance and criteria in relation to green public procurement; to make provision in relation to the reporting by certain public bodies on the integration of green public procurement criteria into procurement processes; for those and other purposes to amend the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 2225asked

2225. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions he has had to date with the EU Agriculture and Environment Commissioners and at the Agriculture Council on the need to retain the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43616/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 July 2025

2225. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of discussions he has had to date with the EU Agriculture and Environment Commissioners and at the Agriculture Council on the need to retain the nitrates derogation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43616/25]

Question· writtenPQ 330asked

330. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of detailed correspondence received from a school (details supplied) regarding the need for DEIS status to be formally reviewed under the current DEIS identification model, using anonymised, PPSN-linked data already available to her Department, or an equivalent emergency assessment-based provision amounting to same that will allow it to provide critical resources such as home school community liaison (HSCL), reduced pupil-teacher ratios, targeted literacy/numeracy interventions, and vital language supports given its immersive environment; the timeframe for a proactive response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40379/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

330. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of detailed correspondence received from a school (details supplied) regarding the need for DEIS status to be formally reviewed under the current DEIS identification model, using anonymised, PPSN-linked data already available to her Department, or an equivalent emergency assessment-based provision amounting to same that will allow it to provide critical resources such as home school community liaison (HSCL), reduced pupil-teacher ratios, targeted literacy/numeracy interventions, and vital language supports given its immersive environment; the timeframe for a proactive response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40379/25]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional EAL supports can be made available to Gaelscoileanna in non-Gaeltacht areas that taken in high proportions of children whose first language is neither Irish or English, given that junior and senior infants are normally educated in an immersive Irish language environment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40376/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 July 2025

327. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if additional EAL supports can be made available to Gaelscoileanna in non-Gaeltacht areas that taken in high proportions of children whose first language is neither Irish or English, given that junior and senior infants are normally educated in an immersive Irish language environment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40376/25]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to prioritise urban greening of the existing built environment in cities, towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39958/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2025

132. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position as of July 2025 on the Programme for Government commitment to prioritise urban greening of the existing built environment in cities, towns and villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39958/25]

Question· writtenPQ 101asked

101. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide details of the expected commencement date for the construction of the new school building for a school (details supplied), given the urgent need for modern facilities to support the students' learning environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39917/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 July 2025

101. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide details of the expected commencement date for the construction of the new school building for a school (details supplied), given the urgent need for modern facilities to support the students' learning environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39917/25]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will overturn the planned freeze on SNA allocations for schools due to the increasing need for such staff and the vital role they play in both the classroom and the school environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38225/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 July 2025

67. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will overturn the planned freeze on SNA allocations for schools due to the increasing need for such staff and the vital role they play in both the classroom and the school environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38225/25]

Question· writtenPQ 447asked

447. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has considered the risks that could be posed to the integrity of the State examinations by allowing students to work on their additional assessment components outside of the supervised school environment with access to third parties and artificial intelligence; and the steps her Department is planning to take to counter such risks. [34341/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2025

447. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has considered the risks that could be posed to the integrity of the State examinations by allowing students to work on their additional assessment components outside of the supervised school environment with access to third parties and artificial intelligence; and the steps her Department is planning to take to counter such risks. [34341/25]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

364. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of a school’s (details supplied) application for improved toilet facilities under the emergency works scheme, as a formerly single-sex school that has transitioned to a co-educational environment, the current toilet provisions are inadequate and do not meet the needs of all students; whether serious consideration would be given for urgent approval of this application due to the circumstances of the school and the needs of the students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31683/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 June 2025

364. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of a school’s (details supplied) application for improved toilet facilities under the emergency works scheme, as a formerly single-sex school that has transitioned to a co-educational environment, the current toilet provisions are inadequate and do not meet the needs of all students; whether serious consideration would be given for urgent approval of this application due to the circumstances of the school and the needs of the students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31683/25]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the reasons for his plans to downgrade the environmental target standards of 466 stretches of river, lakes and estuaries by classifying them as heavily modified water bodies, HMWB; whether his Department has assessed the long-term impacts of such designations on our environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30902/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2025

169. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline the reasons for his plans to downgrade the environmental target standards of 466 stretches of river, lakes and estuaries by classifying them as heavily modified water bodies, HMWB; whether his Department has assessed the long-term impacts of such designations on our environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30902/25]

Question· writtenPQ 88asked

88. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to review the current tax regime applied to Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) held by Irish-resident investors, particularly the 41% exit tax rate under the gross roll-up regime and the operation of the eight-year deemed disposal rule (details supplied); if reforms are being considered to bring the tax treatment of ETFs more in line with other forms of investment in order to support retail investors and promote a fairer and more coherent investment environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2025

88. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Finance if he intends to review the current tax regime applied to Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) held by Irish-resident investors, particularly the 41% exit tax rate under the gross roll-up regime and the operation of the eight-year deemed disposal rule (details supplied); if reforms are being considered to bring the tax treatment of ETFs more in line with other forms of investment in order to support retail investors and promote a fairer and more coherent investment environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31099/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1280asked

1280. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish dedicated mental health accident and emergency departments in all hospitals here, similar to those planned in England, to get patients in distress promptly into appropriate care in a calm environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29039/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

1280. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish dedicated mental health accident and emergency departments in all hospitals here, similar to those planned in England, to get patients in distress promptly into appropriate care in a calm environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29039/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1118asked

1118. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Fisheries Natura Declarations which have been completed for Natura 2000 sites in the marine and coastal environment, if work is underway to complete Fisheries Natura Declarations for Natura 2000 sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29822/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

1118. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of Fisheries Natura Declarations which have been completed for Natura 2000 sites in the marine and coastal environment, if work is underway to complete Fisheries Natura Declarations for Natura 2000 sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29822/25]

Question· writtenPQ 824asked

824. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of full-time staff within the National Parks and Wildlife Service who are dedicated to the fulfilment of the agency's duties in the marine environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2025

824. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of full-time staff within the National Parks and Wildlife Service who are dedicated to the fulfilment of the agency's duties in the marine environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29821/25]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic engagements he is planning to advocate for a fair trading environment for Irish exporters to the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27348/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 May 2025

242. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the diplomatic engagements he is planning to advocate for a fair trading environment for Irish exporters to the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27348/25]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the recent statements by the German Chancellor and the French President calling for the entire abolition of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD); if he agrees with these sentiments; if he will defend CSDDD at EU level and publicly commit to enacting national due diligence legislation that prioritises protecting rights and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28096/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2025

156. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the recent statements by the German Chancellor and the French President calling for the entire abolition of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD); if he agrees with these sentiments; if he will defend CSDDD at EU level and publicly commit to enacting national due diligence legislation that prioritises protecting rights and the environment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28096/25]

Question· writtenPQ 808asked

808. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of funding allocated to the inclusive environment fund, in each year since its establishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26743/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2025

808. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of funding allocated to the inclusive environment fund, in each year since its establishment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26743/25]

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