Barry Heneghan

96. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position communicated by Ireland at EU level regarding reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels from geopolitically unstable regions; the role of his Department in EU level discussions on responding to recent disruptions in global energy markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22801/26]

147. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the engagements his Department has had at EU and international level in response to the impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East, including reported attacks on global gas infrastructure, on energy security and supply chains; the actions being taken through these channels to mitigate risks to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22800/26]

135. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [22119/26]

278. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the proposed Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018; the steps taken; the Government's current position on its enactment; the legal, constitutional or EU law issues identified that may affect its progression; the expected timeline for further action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24144/26]

387. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will examine the introduction of a retrofit support scheme for older homeowners on modest incomes who are not eligible for fully funded upgrades and cannot meet the upfront costs under existing grants and loan schemes; whether he will consider a deferred payment model, similar to the nursing home support scheme where the State covers the upfront cost and recoups it at a later stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23842/26]

398. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the policy and regulatory arrangements in place governing the environmental risk management of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure, including oil-filled cables; the role of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in overseeing such risks; whether any national policies or regulatory measures are in place or under consideration to support the transition to lower-risk cable technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/26]

630. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the implementation of agreed pension increases for Córas Iompair Éireann pensioners; the role of his Department in supporting or facilitating these increases; the outstanding issues affecting their delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24275/26]

695. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will carry out the following works (details supplied) at Howth Junction/Donaghmede Dart Station; if so, when will this work commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24893/26]

696. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will carry out works this year at (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24894/26]

805. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps the National Transport Authority (NTA) is taking to address reports of wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) taxi drivers refusing service to wheelchair users in Dublin city particularly at night; if he is aware that vehicles which have received significant State grants under the WAV grant scheme are allegedly bypassing passengers in wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26255/26]

806. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by the National Transport Authority relating to refusal of service to wheelchair users by wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi drivers; the number of enforcement actions taken, including fines and licence suspensions or revocations, in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26256/26]

893. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any proposals are under consideration to remove or reduce the rate of VAT applicable to housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities, including children, in their primary residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/26]

894. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if a review has been carried out, or is planned, of the VAT treatment of housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/26]

895. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if any measures are under consideration to address the impact of VAT costs on housing adaptation works for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24096/26]

924. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in light of sustained increases in fuel prices linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of prolonged disruption over the coming months, his Department is considering further measures to support households, including the potential introduction of a temporary reduction or pause in VAT on fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24881/26]

1049. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a list of all capital works that the OPW carried out at Raheny Garda Station in the years of 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24890/26]

1088. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether there is an agreed and widely used system that acts as a unique identifier of each non-government organisation, charity or voluntary/community organisation or approved housing body to enable traceability of public funds; if not, if there are any plans underway to develop such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26838/26]

1299. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the pay agreement for school caretakers will be implemented; if she will explain the reason for the continued delay, particularly in light of the fact that school secretaries received their agreement in 2023; the supports being put in place for school caretakers who are left without income during school closures and must repeatedly sign on for social welfare payments during holiday periods; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24362/26]

1492. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on construction works for the planned ASD classrooms at a school (details supplied); the expected timeline for completion and opening of the new ASD class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26528/26]

1546. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether the Government has engaged with major social media platforms (details supplied) regarding the availability of creator monetisation or creator fund programmes for Irish-based users, noting that certain schemes operate in neighbouring jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, but are not available here; if no such engagement has taken place, whether the Government intends to raise the matter with these companies; and whether the potential economic and tax implications of Irish creators being excluded from such programmes have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23747/26]

1564. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the oversight and regulatory framework in place for parcel delivery services in the State, including the role of the Commission for Communications Regulation in monitoring pricing and market conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24882/26]

1839. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility criteria for the domiciliary care allowance in respect of children diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; whether his Department has assessed the financial impact on families of children with such conditions; whether any review is underway to ensure that eligibility criteria appropriately reflect the care needs and associated costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23671/26]

1871. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the commitment to abolish the means test for carers; the timeline envisaged for any such reform; the interim measures being considered in light of the financial pressures currently facing carers and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24898/26]

1935. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the funding supports currently available to assist adults in full time employment who do not qualify for a medical card with the cost of hearing aids; the eligibility criteria and application pathways for such supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26664/26]

2203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour animal welfare enforcement unit, including enhanced inspection and investigation capacity to address incidents of animal cruelty; the measures currently in place to detect and prosecute such offences; any plans to strengthen enforcement resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24412/26]