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Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the Government will implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive which aims to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the European Union. [45479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

75. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the Government will implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive which aims to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the European Union. [45479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with the European Union or with other EU member states. [46432/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2026

258. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will consider the development of a procurement pact or outline joint procurement measures with the European Union or with other EU member states. [46432/26]

Question· writtenPQ 8asked

8. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has engaged with the European Union and EU Member States on the adoption of further EU measures in response to illegal Israeli settlements and violent settler activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, including targeted sanctions, asset freezes, restrictions on financial networks, trade measures relating to settlements and companies operating in or profiting from them, and accountability measures for persons responsible for organising, enabling, inciting or facilitating serious violations of international law; whether Ireland will advocate for such measures at EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46129/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

8. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she has engaged with the European Union and EU Member States on the adoption of further EU measures in response to illegal Israeli settlements and violent settler activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, including targeted sanctions, asset freezes, restrictions on financial networks, trade measures relating to settlements and companies operating in or profiting from them, and accountability measures for persons responsible for organising, enabling, inciting or facilitating serious violations of international law; whether Ireland will advocate for such measures at EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46129/26]

Question· writtenPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether Ireland will use its forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union to seek agreement among Member States on further EU measures in response to the situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory, including measures relating to humanitarian access, accountability for violations of international law, illegal settlement activity, settler violence, and the EU-Israel Association Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

6. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether Ireland will use its forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union to seek agreement among Member States on further EU measures in response to the situation in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory, including measures relating to humanitarian access, accountability for violations of international law, illegal settlement activity, settler violence, and the EU-Israel Association Agreement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 5asked

5. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concrete priorities Ireland will pursue during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026 to support the protection of Palestinian civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and advance a just and durable political solution for the Palestinian people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46126/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

5. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the concrete priorities Ireland will pursue during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026 to support the protection of Palestinian civilians, uphold international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and advance a just and durable political solution for the Palestinian people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46126/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1asked

1. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on the accession of Armenia to the European Union following recent national elections; the way in which she will work to advance Armenia's accession during the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46052/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2026

1. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her Department's position on the accession of Armenia to the European Union following recent national elections; the way in which she will work to advance Armenia's accession during the EU Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46052/26]

Question· writtenPQ 874asked

874. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if Parkinson's, brain health and neurodegenerative conditions will be specifically included in Ireland's health briefs and agenda for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45116/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

874. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if Parkinson's, brain health and neurodegenerative conditions will be specifically included in Ireland's health briefs and agenda for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45116/26]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Ukraine’s accession to the European Union; how Ireland is supporting that accession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44780/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

129. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Ukraine’s accession to the European Union; how Ireland is supporting that accession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44780/26]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Montenegro’s accession to the European Union; how Ireland is supporting that accession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44779/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 June 2026

128. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Montenegro’s accession to the European Union; how Ireland is supporting that accession; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44779/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the humanitarian assistance Ireland is currently providing to Cuba; whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the worsening humanitarian situation in the country, including reported shortages of food, fuel, medicines and medical supplies and their impact on vulnerable groups, including children; the additional humanitarian, development or diplomatic supports Ireland is considering providing, either directly or through the European Union, United Nations agencies or other international partners; whether Ireland has raised concerns regarding the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing economic restrictions affecting Cuba at European Union and United Nations level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44254/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 June 2026

4. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the humanitarian assistance Ireland is currently providing to Cuba; whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the worsening humanitarian situation in the country, including reported shortages of food, fuel, medicines and medical supplies and their impact on vulnerable groups, including children; the additional humanitarian, development or diplomatic supports Ireland is considering providing, either directly or through the European Union, United Nations agencies or other international partners; whether Ireland has raised concerns regarding the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing economic restrictions affecting Cuba at European Union and United Nations level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44254/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1438asked

1438. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that according to the CEPEJ European Judicial Systems Evaluation Report 2024, Ireland had the lowest case clearance rate across European Union Member States, meaning Irish courts cleared fewer cases than were opened annually, leading to a growing backlog of unresolved matters; the steps being taken to address this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43811/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1438. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that according to the CEPEJ European Judicial Systems Evaluation Report 2024, Ireland had the lowest case clearance rate across European Union Member States, meaning Irish courts cleared fewer cases than were opened annually, leading to a growing backlog of unresolved matters; the steps being taken to address this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43811/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1436asked

1436. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that according to the CEPEJ European Judicial Systems Evaluation Report 2024, Ireland had the lowest number of judges per 100,000 inhabitants among European Union Member States; the steps being taken to increase the number of judges serving in the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43809/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1436. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware that according to the CEPEJ European Judicial Systems Evaluation Report 2024, Ireland had the lowest number of judges per 100,000 inhabitants among European Union Member States; the steps being taken to increase the number of judges serving in the courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43809/26]

Question· writtenPQ 999asked

999. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans to ensure that the State’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is used to promote Irish art and artists. [43141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

999. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans to ensure that the State’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is used to promote Irish art and artists. [43141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 981asked

981. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41753/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

981. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41753/26]

Question· writtenPQ 821asked

821. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU, an innovative and engaging education programme on active European citizenship at primary level, fully funded and highly acknowledged and praised at European level, which offers free classroom resources for teachers with all curriculum links and differentiation options; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42156/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

821. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU, an innovative and engaging education programme on active European citizenship at primary level, fully funded and highly acknowledged and praised at European level, which offers free classroom resources for teachers with all curriculum links and differentiation options; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42156/26]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41584/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

758. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department will circulate a single email to all primary schools in mid-August 2026, in advance of the new school year and coinciding with Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, publicising Key to the EU (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41584/26]

Question· writtenPQ 680asked

680. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41752/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

680. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41752/26]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

666. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the rationale for the decision to close the Chester Beatty Library for the duration of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; if alternative options for the closure of the library were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

666. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the rationale for the decision to close the Chester Beatty Library for the duration of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; if alternative options for the closure of the library were considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 623asked

623. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41750/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

623. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41750/26]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

534. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41749/26]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on extending the scope of Ireland’s Research and Development Tax Credit to cover subcontracting costs outside Ireland and the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41748/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

533. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on extending the scope of Ireland’s Research and Development Tax Credit to cover subcontracting costs outside Ireland and the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41748/26]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the Government intends to lead on responsible resource use and circular economy policy ahead of Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42382/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

291. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the Government intends to lead on responsible resource use and circular economy policy ahead of Ireland's upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42382/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41754/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

262. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline his Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41754/26]

Question· writtenPQ 203asked

203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline her Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41751/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline her Department’s planned priorities for Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41751/26]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; whether contingency arrangements have been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43723/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; whether contingency arrangements have been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43723/26]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken any review, benchmarking exercise or assessment of the effectiveness of employee performance management systems across the civil service and wider public service, including comparisons with other European Union member states or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries; the findings and recommendations arising from any such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39984/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 May 2026

63. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken any review, benchmarking exercise or assessment of the effectiveness of employee performance management systems across the civil service and wider public service, including comparisons with other European Union member states or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries; the findings and recommendations arising from any such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39984/26]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the events in development as part of the presidency cultural programme associated with Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40393/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 May 2026

110. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the events in development as part of the presidency cultural programme associated with Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40393/26]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

503. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered establishing a central Government delivery unit or implementation office with responsibility for monitoring major State projects, procurement performance and European Union directive transposition timelines across Departments and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39465/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

503. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered establishing a central Government delivery unit or implementation office with responsibility for monitoring major State projects, procurement performance and European Union directive transposition timelines across Departments and agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39465/26]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

502. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has examined performance management and delivery accountability systems used in other European Union member states including Denmark and Estonia; if any reforms are under consideration arising from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

502. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has examined performance management and delivery accountability systems used in other European Union member states including Denmark and Estonia; if any reforms are under consideration arising from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39464/26]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

501. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered introducing named senior responsible owners for major Government projects and European Union directive transposition obligations in order to strengthen accountability and oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39462/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

501. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered introducing named senior responsible owners for major Government projects and European Union directive transposition obligations in order to strengthen accountability and oversight; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39462/26]

Question· writtenPQ 500asked

500. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered introducing formal performance management frameworks for Secretaries General and senior civil servants linked to the timely delivery of legislation, infrastructure projects and European Union directive transposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39461/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

500. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered introducing formal performance management frameworks for Secretaries General and senior civil servants linked to the timely delivery of legislation, infrastructure projects and European Union directive transposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39461/26]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the intentions of the Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse Fish Bye-Law (No. 806) 2006 are consistent with the First Schedule Part 2 of the European Union (Invasive Alien Species) Regulations 2024 - S.I. No. 374 of 2024 [39559/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

299. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the intentions of the Conservation of and Prohibition on Sale of Coarse Fish Bye-Law (No. 806) 2006 are consistent with the First Schedule Part 2 of the European Union (Invasive Alien Species) Regulations 2024 - S.I. No. 374 of 2024 [39559/26]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the context of Irelands European Union Presidency more can be done to counteract campaigns of disinformation particularly in matters relating to the war in Ukraine and the plight of Palestinian citizens; if Ireland will do more to influence the social media platforms not least those headquartered in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40191/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

278. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if in the context of Irelands European Union Presidency more can be done to counteract campaigns of disinformation particularly in matters relating to the war in Ukraine and the plight of Palestinian citizens; if Ireland will do more to influence the social media platforms not least those headquartered in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40191/26]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

277. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she envisages Ireland, during its European Union Presidency, being able to ensure that the EU awards higher priority to its efforts to address the multiplicity of conflicts and disadvantage impacting the Sahel region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

277. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she envisages Ireland, during its European Union Presidency, being able to ensure that the EU awards higher priority to its efforts to address the multiplicity of conflicts and disadvantage impacting the Sahel region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered publishing departmental scorecards or dashboards outlining the status of European Union directive transposition deadlines, missed deadlines, infringement proceedings and associated costs to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39463/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

263. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has considered publishing departmental scorecards or dashboards outlining the status of European Union directive transposition deadlines, missed deadlines, infringement proceedings and associated costs to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39463/26]

Question· writtenPQ 231asked

231. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken a review, benchmarking exercise or assessment of the effectiveness of employee performance management systems across the Civil Service and wider public service, including comparisons with other European Union member states or organisation for economic co-operation and development countries; the findings and recommendations arising from any such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38653/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

231. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken a review, benchmarking exercise or assessment of the effectiveness of employee performance management systems across the Civil Service and wider public service, including comparisons with other European Union member states or organisation for economic co-operation and development countries; the findings and recommendations arising from any such work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38653/26]

Question· writtenPQ 53asked

53. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations being undertaken by her Department for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026, with particular emphasis on the way in which this presidency will be utilised to advocate for the interests of rural Ireland, including agricultural and community development policies; whether there will be scope to host meetings in regional areas such as Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38314/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

53. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations being undertaken by her Department for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026, with particular emphasis on the way in which this presidency will be utilised to advocate for the interests of rural Ireland, including agricultural and community development policies; whether there will be scope to host meetings in regional areas such as Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38314/26]

Question· writtenPQ 51asked

51. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the mechanism or fora of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union through which he plans to raise issues of reciprocal recognition of driving licences of third countries and related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

51. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the mechanism or fora of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union through which he plans to raise issues of reciprocal recognition of driving licences of third countries and related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38053/26]

Question· writtenPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations ongoing in relation to Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38022/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

6. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations ongoing in relation to Ireland's forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38022/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1358asked

1358. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026 [37459/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1358. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026 [37459/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1346asked

1346. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37454/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1346. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37454/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1183asked

1183. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by her Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37455/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1183. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Health the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by her Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37455/26]

Question· writtenPQ 944asked

944. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she recognises the role of the proposed AgoraEU programme in supporting democracy, equality, civil society organisations and fundamental rights initiatives across the European Union, including support for organisations working with marginalised communities such as LGBTQ+ people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38479/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

944. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she recognises the role of the proposed AgoraEU programme in supporting democracy, equality, civil society organisations and fundamental rights initiatives across the European Union, including support for organisations working with marginalised communities such as LGBTQ+ people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38479/26]

Question· writtenPQ 920asked

920. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by her Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37446/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

920. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by her Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37446/26]

Question· writtenPQ 900asked

900. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the Government considers political agreement on the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive achievable during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37171/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

900. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the Government considers political agreement on the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive achievable during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37171/26]

Question· writtenPQ 899asked

899. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if Ireland intends to allocate dedicated time during EPSCO Council meetings or relevant EU Working Parties to the consideration of the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37170/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

899. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if Ireland intends to allocate dedicated time during EPSCO Council meetings or relevant EU Working Parties to the consideration of the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37170/26]

Question· writtenPQ 898asked

898. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the ministerial counterparts with whom she has discussed the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive in bilateral engagements; the dates on which those discussions took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37169/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

898. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the ministerial counterparts with whom she has discussed the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive in bilateral engagements; the dates on which those discussions took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37169/26]

Question· writtenPQ 886asked

886. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned role of EPSCO council formations and relevant council working parties in progressing discussions on the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive during Ireland's Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37090/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

886. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned role of EPSCO council formations and relevant council working parties in progressing discussions on the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive during Ireland's Presidency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37090/26]

Question· writtenPQ 885asked

885. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of bilateral engagements undertaken by her or officials in her Department with Member States in relation to the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37089/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

885. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide details of bilateral engagements undertaken by her or officials in her Department with Member States in relation to the proposed European Union Equal Treatment Directive in advance of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37089/26]

Question· writtenPQ 813asked

813. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37445/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

813. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of additional staff employed or that will be employed by his Department directly or under contract for the purposes of Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. [37445/26]

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