Barry Heneghan

335. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the lack of direct public bus services serving the Clonshaugh Road area of Dublin Bay North, including the withdrawal of previous routes that once entered the estate; the assessment his Department or the National Transport Authority has made of the impact this has on residents, particularly older people, families and those attending hospital appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8114/26]

336. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a bus route (details supplied), including the original planned commencement timeline; the reasons for its delay; the current projected start date, the steps which are being taken to prioritise its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8115/26]

337. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he considers the current bus provision serving Clonshaugh and Moatview to be adequate, given persistent overcrowding and the frequent non appearance of a route (details supplied); the action which is being taken by his Department or the National Transport Authority to address reliability on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8116/26]

338. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or the National Transport Authority has considered extending existing bus routes including a route (details supplied), either as an interim or permanent measure, to address the lack of direct public transport in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8117/26]

339. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the regulatory and oversight arrangements in place for the issuing of International driving permits in Ireland; whether his Department has received complaints regarding delays, turnaround times or a lack of transparency in the processing of applications; the engagement, his Department has had with the issuing authority regarding service standards and communication with applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8118/26]

373. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether tenants in cost rental accommodation are eligible to claim the rent tax credit; if not, the basis for their exclusion; if such tenants remain eligible to claim income tax relief on qualifying medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7395/26]

404. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will examine the impact of the current exit tax on investment funds on ordinary savers and those attempting to plan for retirement; whether he will consider reducing this rate in order to better support long term personal investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8581/26]

405. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the operation of the eight-year deemed disposal rule which triggers tax on unrealised gains, including its impact on long term investing and retirement planning; and whether he will consider abolishing this rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8582/26]

406. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has examined the absence of any tax advantaged investment account for small scale investors in Ireland; and whether he will consider introducing a scheme similar to the UK individual savings account to support ordinary people in building long term financial security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8583/26]

407. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he accepts that the current tax treatment of investments disproportionately benefits the very wealthy while discouraging ordinary workers from building savings outside of pensions; and the measures he intends to bring forward to address this imbalance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8584/26]

408. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will examine the current tax treatment of rental income for small scale landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9231/26]

453. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of complaints regarding the advertising and promotion of international driving permit services, including advertised turnaround times that may not reflect actual delivery; whether such practices fall within the remit of consumer protection legislation; the role the CCPC has in examining these matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8119/26]

459. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of reports of discrepancies between shelf prices and prices charged at tills in the grocery retail sector, including in (details supplied); the engagement his Department or the CCPC has had with retailers on this issue; the enforcement or compliance measures that are available under consumer protection legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8597/26]

467. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether IQ tests are mandatory or routinely required in secondary schools; the circumstances in which such assessments may be used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7391/26]

536. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans in place to expand ASD special class provision at post-primary level in an area (details supplied); the current assessment by her Department and the NCSE regarding unmet need for ASD class places for girls in this area; the steps being taken to ensure that schools are supported to open ASD classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8120/26]

615. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the current status of agreed pension increases for retired An Post employees, including former postmen; whether these increases have been approved and implemented; the steps that are outstanding before payments issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7397/26]

705. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether an assessment was undertaken of the practical impact of section 85(1)(c)-(d ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 on the delivery of grid connections and other long linear infrastructure projects; and if so, to provide the findings of that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8588/26]

706. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how applicants are expected to demonstrate existing statutory or compulsory purchase powers at planning application stage, given that such powers are typically only conferred after the granting of planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8589/26]

707. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that section 85(1) ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 has the effect of limiting eligibility to apply for permission to statutory utilities, thereby excluding private developers; and if so, the measures that are proposed to prevent adverse impacts on competition and renewable delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8590/26]

708. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to confirm the intended commencement date for section 85(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2024; and whether commencement will be deferred pending clarification or amendment of the relevant provisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8591/26]

709. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has received proposals from industry to amend section 85(1)(c)-(d ) of the Planning and Development Act 2024 to include applicants who would be eligible to apply for statutory powers following the granting of permission; and if so, the current status of consideration of those proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8592/26]

710. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he accepts that legislative provisions which require certainty of land access or statutory powers prior to the granting of planning permission risk creating legal and delivery deadlock for strategic infrastructure projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8595/26]

711. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he will examine the introduction of targeted incentives to support small scale landlords to remain in the rental market; and whether he will engage with the Minister for Finance on options to reduce the financial pressures contributing to landlord exit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8598/26]

749. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the powers currently available to An Garda Síochána to seize scrambler bikes and quad bikes being used illegally in public places; the number of such vehicles seized in each of the past three years; whether he is satisfied that existing powers are sufficient; what legislative or operational measures are under consideration to address this activity; the youth diversion or community based prevention programmes in place in affected areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7396/26]

1173. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to outline who is conducting the current review of the HSE's 2017 position paper on wind turbines and public health; the terms of reference governing this review; the expertise represented on the review group, including public health and environmental noise specialists; and when these details will be published, in order to support public confidence and planning certainty for renewable energy infrastructure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8585/26]