Barry Heneghan

649. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the data that is collected and published annually in relation to unmet need for residential placements for persons with intellectual disabilities, including waiting lists and new placements delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52676/26]

650. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any review of the Assisted Decision Making Capacity legislation and the policy on congregated settings is currently underway, particularly in relation to the impact on families seeking appropriate residential placements for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52677/26]

669. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the operation of the statutory domestic violence leave provisions, particularly the type of information or evidence that an employer may request from an employee applying for the leave; if her Department is considering issuing further guidance or legislative changes to provide greater clarity for both employers and employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53044/26]

755. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether the reimbursement arrangements under the community drugs schemes will be reviewed to ensure that patients are not financially disadvantaged when unlicensed medicines must be supplied as a result of shortages of licensed products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52900/26]

756. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed the financial impact of medicine shortages on residents of private nursing homes supported under the fair deal scheme, particularly where unlicensed medicines attract additional costs that are not fully covered under existing reimbursement arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52901/26]

757. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the measures that are being taken by her Department and the HSE to minimise the impact of shortages of essential medicines, including medicines used in the treatment of heart failure and cardiovascular disease, and to ensure continuity of treatment for patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52902/26]

758. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether guidance has been issued to the HSE and community pharmacies regarding the reimbursement of unlicensed medicines supplied in place of licensed medicines that are unavailable due to national shortages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52903/26]

759. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number and name of medicines currently subject to national shortages for which pharmacies are routinely sourcing unlicensed alternatives, in tabular form; whether her Department has assessed the additional costs incurred by medical card patients as a consequence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52904/26]

6. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the current policy governing the production and sale of raw milk in Ireland; whether his Department is considering any changes to the regulatory framework relating to its sale to consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52569/26]

78. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, any assessment of the potential role of vertical farming and aquaponic food production systems in supporting sustainable agriculture and food security; whether grant supports or pilot programmes are under consideration, including for urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52293/26]

67. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is considering any changes to the deemed disposal rules applying to exchange traded funds and certain investment funds as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52152/26]

194. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the number of families whose childcare provider is not participating in the core funding scheme and who therefore do not benefit from recent reductions in childcare fees; whether the impact of this on affordability and access to childcare has been assessed, including in rapidly growing areas such as North Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52136/26]

195. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department is considering changes to the core funding scheme to facilitate the participation of childcare providers that previously withdrew due to concerns regarding fee caps and the financial sustainability of the scheme; whether measures are under consideration to ensure that parents attending such services can benefit from Government childcare affordability supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52138/26]

236. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the impact of restrictions on overnight stays by partners or chosen support persons in maternity hospitals on the postnatal experience of mothers, including maternal wellbeing and recovery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52145/26]

237. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is considering the introduction of national guidance on overnight access for partners or chosen support persons in maternity hospitals during the postnatal period, with due regard to clinical needs and family-centred maternity care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52146/26]

238. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether maternity hospitals are encouraged to provide flexibility in relation to overnight partner or chosen support person access for women recovering from caesarean section, traumatic birth, or where additional clinical or emotional support is required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52147/26]

239. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has sought information from maternity hospitals on their policies regarding overnight partner or chosen support person access following childbirth; whether there is significant variation in practice between hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52148/26]

29. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, an assessment of the cumulative public infrastructure investment requirements arising from significant population growth across north Dublin, particularly in relation to health, education, transport and community facilities; whether mechanisms are being considered to improve the coordination and prioritisation of capital investment across Government Departments in rapidly growing areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51517/26]

72. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, an assessment of the impact of the removal of the supplementary pension under the single public service pension scheme on members of fast-accrual professions, including the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and fire services, with particular regard to the income gap between retirement and eligibility for the State pension; whether any measures are under consideration to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51516/26]

182. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns that blind and visually impaired taxi users may incur higher fares where drivers rely solely on satellite navigation rather than following directions provided by the passenger, resulting in unnecessarily longer journeys; whether guidance, safeguards or complaints mechanisms are in place to protect passengers in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50886/26]

183. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he has been informed by the National Transport Authority that the Metrolink project may be opened in phases; whether he has been informed that it is proposed to open the Swords section to a city centre location before the full line is opened; whether he has been informed of where the city centre terminus is to be located in the event of a phased opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50888/26]

278. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of the proposed civil service reasonable accommodation policy due to be introduced in 2026; which disabled persons' representative organisations and disabled persons' organisations were consulted during its development; whether an organisation (details supplied) was consulted; if not, the reason for this; the purpose of the proposed policy and the way it is intended to operate alongside existing legal obligations in relation to reasonable accommodation; whether it will provide additional guidance to public bodies on considering requests for reasonable accommodation, including the application of the undue burden test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50938/26]

361. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department is taking to ensure that sufficient autism class places are available in the local area of a school (details supplied); whether the provision of modular accommodation or other interim measures is being considered to meet identified demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51223/26]

431. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects the proposed national planning statement for the Gaeltacht to be published; whether it is intended to publish a draft for public consultation before it is finalised; how Gaeltacht communities and representative organisations will be consulted during its preparation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50899/26]

432. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to support the delivery of additional housing in Gaeltacht areas; whether his Department has assessed how the proposed changes to planning policy may affect the availability of housing for people wishing to live in their local Gaeltacht communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50900/26]