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295. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether she is aware of concerns raised by widowed parents regarding the requirement to repeatedly submit death certificates, affidavits and related bereavement documentation when renewing passports for their children; whether consideration will be given to introducing a once off verification system whereby such documentation would only need to be provided once unless family circumstances change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37692/26]

310. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the safeguards currently required by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland for homeowners making substantial upfront payments to SEAI one-stop-shop retrofit providers before works commence; whether additional consumer protection measures are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37416/26]

311. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has examined the potential financial exposure faced by homeowners participating in retrofit schemes who may be required to pay significant deposits in advance of works being completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37417/26]

357. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for limiting the recent extension of the retirement age for public service drivers to drivers employed by CIÉ companies only; whether consideration has been given to extending similar arrangements across the wider public and community transport sector; whether he recognises the potential benefits such a measure could have for local organisations (details supplied) and other operators experiencing significant driver shortages; whether he will reconsider the current approach with a view to introducing a more uniform policy that is applied to all public service categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37112/26]

368. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the implementation of pension increases for retired Córas Iompair Éireann pension scheme members; whether any issues remain outstanding in relation to the payment of these increases; the engagement his Department has had with CIÉ on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37344/26]

447. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the protections currently available to consumers who pay substantial deposits to contractors, including home retrofit and double glazing companies, where the company subsequently ceases trading, enters insolvency or fails to carry out the contracted works; whether he believes existing protections are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37414/26]

448. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he will examine the introduction of a mandatory insurance, escrow or bond protection system for deposits paid by consumers to contractors and retrofit providers in order to protect homeowners from significant financial losses where companies collapse or fail to complete works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37415/26]

449. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has examined the number of complaints or reported cases involving consumers losing deposits following the closure or insolvency of home improvement or retrofit companies; the actions being taken to strengthen consumer protections in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37418/26]

526. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number and percentage of students who left post primary education before completing senior cycle in each of the past five years, by county, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37425/26]

527. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated second level school retention rate to Leaving Certificate level in each county in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37426/26]

528. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students enrolled in post primary education in fifth year; the number completing Leaving Certificate in each county in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37427/26]

529. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of students identified through Departmental retention statistics as leaving post primary education before completion of senior cycle in DEIS and non DEIS schools respectively, by county over the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37428/26]

561. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is aware of the financial pressures faced by students and families arising from the cost of participating in extracurricular activities, including school sports, competitions and travel; whether additional funding or targeted supports are being considered to assist schools in reducing these costs and ensuring that all students can participate regardless of financial circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37835/26]

565. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether youth services supported by her Department have raised concerns regarding nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any guidance, awareness initiatives or cross departmental measures are in place to assist youth organisations in responding to this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37847/26]

683. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he is considering reform or abolition of the partner means test for disability allowance; the reason disability allowance is treated differently from invalidity pension in relation to a partner's income; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37345/26]

701. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has examined the administrative and financial costs associated with the annual continuation process for child benefit payments for children aged 16 to 19 who remain in full-time education; whether consideration is being given to streamlining or simplifying this process in light of current school retention rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37424/26]

763. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any review is being undertaken of the current legal framework governing the sale, supply and misuse of nitrous oxide; the enforcement powers that are currently available to An Garda Síochána in relation to the unlawful sale or supply of nitrous oxide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37846/26]

945. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding the sale of products commonly referred to as "CALI pens", marketed as CBD vapes, including reports that some may contain synthetic cannabinoids; the legal status of such products under current drugs legislation; the enforcement powers available to An Garda Síochána in relation to their sale, particularly to minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37073/26]

1114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding access to the specialist functional seizure service in St. James's Hospital; if she will clarify whether the ward is intended to operate as a national referral service or only for patients within the hospital catchment area; the steps being taken to improve access for patients experiencing severe and frequent seizures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37071/26]

1115. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware of concerns regarding products commonly referred to as "CALI pens", marketed as CBD vapes, including reports that some may contain synthetic cannabinoids; whether the HSE or emergency departments have identified adverse health incidents linked to their use; the oversight or testing arrangements in place for such products; the measures being taken to protect children and adolescents and raise awareness of the associated risks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37072/26]

1128. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether she will support the introduction of free MART (ICS formoterol) inhalers for children aged 12 to 17 years (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37109/26]

1244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations, hospital admissions and addiction treatment episodes where nitrous oxide use was recorded as a contributing factor, in each of the past five years, county or HSE region and age group; the number involving persons under 18 years-of-age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37843/26]

1245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by her Department, the HSE and relevant public health bodies to address nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any targeted public awareness campaigns, harm reduction initiatives, school-based measures or youth-focused interventions are planned or under way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37844/26]

22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department or An Garda Síochána has examined the feasibility of modernising the current physical firearms certificate system through the introduction of a secure digital licensing system accessible only to authorised members of An Garda Síochána; whether any assessment has been undertaken regarding data protection, security or privacy considerations associated with physical firearm certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35710/26]

63. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of complaints received by his Department or An Garda Síochána relating to alleged immigration-related fraud, false enrolment documentation or non-refund of fees involving English language education providers or associated recruitment agents in each of the past five years, in tabular form; the number of investigations or enforcement actions initiated arising from such complaints; the protections currently available for international students affected in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35709/26]