821. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to develop a national strategy for industrial hemp; whether he will support Irish farmers to diversify into hemp production for use in construction, textiles and other low carbon materials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14327/26]
1059. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the allocation of theatre time by speciality, together with details of the utilisation of that allocated time for University Hospital Limerick; if every allocated hour of theatre time is being fully utilised by each speciality; if any recorded periods during which allocated theatre time was not used, including the duration and reason where available, in tabula…
1070. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the allocation of theatre time by speciality, together with details of the utilisation of that allocated time for University Hospital Galway; if every allocated hour of theatre time is being fully utilised by each speciality; the recorded periods during which allocated theatre time was not used; the duration and reason where available, in tabular form; and if …
97. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to ensure that disability supports adequately meet the needs of people with disabilities, including access to services and timely assessments, and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3476/26]
50. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the development of the R and D tax compass that was announced as part of budget 2026; whether it is intended that there will be engagement with interested stakeholders as part of this process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13407/26]
51. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a timeline for the completion of the scenario modelling exercise (details supplied) that is currently being conducted by his Department; whether the results of this exercise will be published once complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13408/26]
53. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the current level of compliance by State boards with the Government’s long-standing target of achieving a minimum of 40% representation of women on all State boards; the measures the Minister has taken to improve gender balance where boards have not met this target; the steps in pla…
236. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 861 to 864, inclusive, of 10 February 2026, to confirm that all relevant staff involved in this process are appropriately trained and fully informed regarding the requirements and criteria for short-term study visas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13405/26]
237. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 861 to 864, inclusive, of 10 February 2026, the number of received, approved and refused application rates for the months of October, November, December 2025, January 2026, and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13406/26]
256. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures the Government has taken to ensure that companies comply with the EU Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, (EU Gender Balance Directive (2022/2381), implemented in Ireland via S.I. No. 215/2025), specifically the requirement that, by 30 June 2026, at least 40% of non-executive director positions or 33% of all boar…
12. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach for an update on the first progress report of the climate action plan. [10028/26]
24. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach his assessment of and response to the NESC report, Connecting People to the Energy Transition. [11848/26]
169. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence if she is satisfied that the Defence Forces have been properly resourced to adequately defend key defence ports and monitor vessels passing through Irish territorial waters; if she will outline the operational capabilities currently in place to support this function; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12484/26]
230. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will confirm that adequate planning, advance notice and operational coordination have been provided to the Defence Forces in respect of Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency; if she is satisfied that sufficient personnel, funding and logistical resources will be in place to support all related security and ceremonial requirements; and if she will make a stat…
356. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports of scrambler motorcycle activity at a location (details supplied); the policy measures and legislative powers that will be considered in to support community safety and deter the illegal use of scrambler motorcycles in public spaces; whether his Department is engaged with An Garda Síochána or other relevant public bodies at a strate…
464. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has examined the introduction of a capped, tax advantaged long term savings or investment account, similar in structure to the Individual Savings Account used in the United Kingdom, as a practical way to help young people build up savings for housing deposits over time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11775/2…
465. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed how the combined impact of exit tax, deemed disposal, capital gains tax and dividend taxation affects young people who are trying to save or invest over the long-term for a first home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11776/26]
466. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any analysis has been carried out on how capped, tax advantaged long-term savings vehicles could support first-time buyers, particularly younger households, to accumulate housing deposits in a sustainable way without increasing future pressure on the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11777/26]
613. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received in each of the past five years seeking permission for students in special schools to remain for an additional year where they reach 18 years-of-age before 1 September; the number of such applications approved and refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11899/26]
614. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the basis for the current rule that prevents students in special schools from returning once they reach 18 years-of-age before 1 September, particularly where students in mainstream settings may complete transition year or an additional year of education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11900/26]
615. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department is reviewing the criteria and decision making processes for granting an additional year in special schools, including Circular M02/95 and the exemption from the Rule 64 application process; and whether consideration is being given to allowing schools submit fuller supporting educational and clinical documentation; and if she …
616. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the engagement her Department has had with the National Council for Special Education regarding supports for students who are not yet ready to transition to adult services but are ineligible to remain in special schools due to current age related rules; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11902/26]
617. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration is being given to introducing a structured additional transition-type year for students in special schools following completion of senior cycle, to better support progression into adult services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11903/26]
618. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which she intends to ensure equity of opportunity between students in mainstream and special school settings in accessing an additional year of education where this is educationally and clinically recommended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11904/26]
720. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the status of any application to have stone lifting recognised on the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage; the criteria used in assessing such applications; and whether he would consider its inclusion given its rise in popularity, ongoing revival, and its importance as part of our cultural heritage; and if he will make …