627. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health her plans to begin the implementation of the National Diabetes Strategy by providing funding to create a regional diabetes clinical lead post in each HSE Health Region including in North Dublin in the upcoming budget. [66992/26]
203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to provide for an increase in CIÉ pensions to reflect the significant increases in the cost-of-living in recent years; whether such an increase is currently under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64410/26]
204. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding outstanding increases under the CIÉ pension schemes; the progress made in resolving this matter following previous commitments that it would be addressed; the timeframe for a resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64409/26]
673. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the proposed national territorial mapping, being progressed through the three regional assemblies to identify areas suitable onshore wind energy development is expected to be completed and published; whether he is satisfied that there is sufficient alignment between national renewable energy objectives, Regional Spatial and …
676. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the National Planning Statement relating to onshore wind energy is expected to be published; whether its publication will be expedited as a priority in 2026, having regard to the Government’s renewable electricity targets and the need to facilitate the required expansion of onshore wind generation capacity; and if he will ma…
706. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the timely publication of the National Planning Statement relating to onshore wind energy is considered necessary to support the Government’s target of generating 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and the delivery of the stated 4,333 MW of required onshore wind capacity; whether he has engaged with the Min…
708. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is satisfied that national renewable electricity and onshore wind targets are adequately reflected in Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies, local authority development plans and county renewable energy strategies; the engagement his Department has undertaken with the three regional assemblies and relevant local aut…
820. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of garda interviews of persons in custody that have taken place in Garda stations since 1 July 2026 without the accused having consultation or representation by defence solicitors. [64128/26]
108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to support the development of demand-side flexibility within Ireland’s electricity system; the role he expects demand-side response to play in achieving national electricity system and renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60266/26]
109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with EirGrid, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and representatives of the demand-side response sector regarding the operation of the electricity market and the participation of flexible demand resources; the outcome of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60271/26]
137. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 will be published; if it will be accompanied by a full impact assessment and full cost benefit analysis with respect to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60775/26]
187. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether, in making appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Council, he assesses if there is a sufficient balance of specialist expertise and viewpoints to ensure robust scrutiny of climate accounting methodologies, including GWP* and temperature neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62724/26]
207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration will be given to allowing the SEAI solar PV grant to support backup systems that enable households to safely use their solar-generated electricity during power outages, particularly during storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63373/26]
599. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…
600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63…
601. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the statutory process that will apply where private land is required by compulsory acquisition for the FourNorth project; the rights available to affected property owners to make submissions or objections; the body responsible for determining such objections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/26]
602. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when residents adjoining the Connolly to Malahide rail corridor who may be directly affected by the FourNorth project will be notified; the arrangements for direct engagement with those residents before the emerging preferred option is finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/26]
603. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the acquisition of residential properties or private gardens are being examined in the development of the FourNorth project, including the use of non-residential land where feasible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/26]
604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional land currently expected to be required for the FourNorth project; the locations along the corridor where land acquisition may be necessary; if residential properties or private gardens may be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63810/26]
607. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the FourNorth project is intended to facilitate future rail infrastructure or expansion; if any additional land is being safeguarded or considered for acquisition for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63819/26]
622. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if an updated cost-benefit analysis of MetroLink is being carried out to take account of the revised cost of the project and the increase in population and employment since the original business case was prepared; when this analysis will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64016/26]
624. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the economic assessment of MetroLink will take account of the potential for additional housing and development around stations as a result of the increased public transport capacity provided by the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64018/26]
741. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing enhanced tax incentives for SMEs investing in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing equipment and other productivity-enhancing technologies to improve competitiveness and support long-term economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60627/26]
742. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reforms to the taxation system being considered to better support indigenous SMEs to scale, invest and expand, including whether changes are being examined to ensure the tax system encourages business growth rather than creating barriers to expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60621/26]
768. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of difficulties faced by qualified cohabitants in accessing the capital acquisitions tax exemption (details supplied), including cases where this has delayed mortgage drawdowns; the options available to former cohabitants seeking to transfer assets following an amicable separation without having to take court proceedings; if he will…