875. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection when his Department last reviewed the explanations and phrasing used on both the Department’s website and the Citizens Information website regarding communications to carers and prospective carers about relinquishing their entitlement to the State pension (contributory) when providing care; the outcome of that review; and if he will make a statement …
990. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of Government proposals to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy; the scope of any proposed ban; the steps being taken to ensure the legislation is comprehensive and free from loopholes; the indicative timeline for publication and enactment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12424/26]
1087. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current status of the assessment and decision making process (details supplied) in the treatment of young children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; the timeline for completion of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics review and subsequent HSE reimbursement decision; the steps being taken to ensure that children with progressive and life limiting condi…
1224. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of operational ambulances currently assigned to the National Ambulance Service in the Dublin north-east region, including the Dublin Fire Brigade ambulance area, by base; the number of paramedics and advanced paramedics in post; the number of vacancies; the average response times for emergency calls in north Dublin over the past 12 months, by month,…
1225. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has assessed whether current ambulance capacity in north Dublin is sufficient to meet demand; the projected staffing and fleet requirements for the Dublin north-east region over the next three years, in tabular form; the actions planned to increase ambulance availability and staffing in north Dublin; and if she will make a statement on t…
1266. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht how upcoming Saint Patrick's Day celebrations are being used to promote and celebrate the Irish language; the steps his Department has taken to ensure that this major national and international occasion is used to support the visibility, everyday use and cultural value of Irish, including through programming, funding …
6. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the extent of any engagement his Department and the Office of Public Works have had with Dublin City Council in relation to flood risk, coastal overtopping and storm surge impacts in Clontarf following recent flooding incidents; whether the Office of Public Works has carried out or plans to car…
117. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will meet with the principal of a school (details supplied) to discuss the urgent need for additional autism class provision within their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11072/26]
202. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions her Department is taking to ensure that every child with special educational needs can access an appropriate school place in their local area, including the timely provision of special classes and special school places, adequate special education teacher and special needs assistant allocations, and access to therapies and supports withi…
534. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health when funding approval is expected for the redevelopment of the emergency department at Beaumont Hospital and the proposed 95-bed block; the current stage of the project within the public capital approval process; and the anticipated timeline for tender and construction. [11581/26]
32. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the potential negative impact on everyday cycling, particularly for children and families, of any proposal to make the wearing of high visibility clothing and helmets mandatory for all cyclists; whether any assessment has been carried out on the likely effect such measures could have on cycling participation and uptake; and if he wil…
33. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the immediate measures being taken to address the ongoing reliability issues on Dublin Bus Route 15, particularly on the Clongriffin–city centre section during morning peak; if he will provide a clear timeframe for improvements ahead of the BusConnects Clongriffin to city centre scheme expected to go to procurement in 2026; and if he will m…
57. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses added to the Dublin Bus fleet during 2025; the number of buses that were withdrawn from the Dublin Bus fleet during 2025; the number of new buses expected to be added to the Dublin Bus fleet this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10946/26]
72. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on the Central Bank’s decision to proceed with the Israeli Bonds Programme (details supplied); his views on the Central Bank’s role in facilitating the transfer of bond approval to the Commission de Secteur du Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg to ensure Israel’s continued funding of genocide; the specific steps he will take to ensure the Cen…
113. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW have acquired a site for the provision of a new HQ for Garda North division; if not, when he expects the OPW to acquire a site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10949/26]
114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether his Department has sought or received advice from the Office of Public Works regarding flooding and wave overtopping at the Clontarf Baths area; whether any emergency or interim flood mitigation measures are being considered; whether funding may be made available for such measures whe…
210. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Dublin City Council regarding flooding and sea overtopping affecting the Clontarf Baths area; whether any local authority coastal protection or flood mitigation works are planned or under consideration; whether additional supports may be made available to the local authority for this purpos…
252. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 749 of 16 December 2025, if he has received the necessary information in order to have this PQ answered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10950/26]
253. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fixed penalty notices that Gardaí issued for parking on double yellow lines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10951/26]
266. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has examined, or plans to examine, whether dredging or other marine related works in the vicinity of the Clontarf Baths could reduce wave overtopping and coastal flooding impacting nearby businesses; whether such works fall within the remit of his Department; whether any assessment is planned; the indicative timeline …
267. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether dredging or other marine works in the corner area of the Clontarf Baths, following flooding and wave overtopping on 5 February 2026 that impacted local businesses, fall within the functions of his Department; whether any assessment has been undertaken or is planned; the indicative timeline for any such assessment or works; whet…
374. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health to provide a full list of capital works projects currently ongoing at Beaumont Hospital; when each of those capital works projects will be completed, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10947/26]
375. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times to see a dentist at a primary care centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10948/26]
388. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide details of the broad services provided in a centre (details supplied); the number of attendees at this training centre in the years of 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10952/26]
12. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that oversees agriculture and the marine will next meet. [7698/26]