Barry Heneghan

1973. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing interim measures or guidance for fertility clinics and patients to facilitate lawful and ethical embryo donation pending the full commencement of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59430/25]

2079. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the specific steps being taken to expand access to mental health services across the country, given the continuing high levels of mental illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60106/25]

2080. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the current number of community mental health teams in place compared to two years ago; the vacancy rate within CAMHS and adult services; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for assessment and treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60107/25]

2114. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify the policy under which an apprentice's training allowance is reduced when their employer rejects college placement offers, even though the apprentice has accepted the placements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58348/25]

2115. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the appeals process available to apprentices whose training allowances are reduced in such cases; if he will consider revising the guidelines to ensure apprentices are not financially penalised for circumstances beyond their control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58349/25]

30. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the operation of the local property tax in view of the financial hardship it places on older citizens and their carers, particularly those on fixed or low incomes; if he will consider introducing exemptions or enhanced deferral arrangements for persons aged over 80 years and their full-time carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57447/25]

80. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to review the mortgage-to-rent scheme and the use of private companies in light of the failure of a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57443/25]

81. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of home for life mortgage-to-rent properties inspected by the relevant local authority; the percentage of homes deemed non-compliant and requiring remedial works to meet minimum housing standards, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57444/25]

82. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the future of the mortgage-to-rent scheme given the latest published figures show the lowest number of active cases since the scheme was established and if he has any plans to amend the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57445/25]

99. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if he will clarify whether the homemaker’s scheme or homemaker’s disregard provisions apply in this instance; the options that exist to retrospectively address PRSI contribution shortfalls for individuals who left the workforce before these schemes were properly publicised or widely understood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57599/25]

168. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the impact of the minimum unit pricing policy on alcohol since its introduction, in light of recent data from the Health Research Board showing an increase in alcohol treatment cases in 2024; if she will examine whether the policy has met its public health objectives; if she will consider options to ensure that revenue linked to alcohol pricing policy is directed towards addiction treatment and mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57442/25]

219. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will address the significant delays in accessing primary care psychology services, particularly for children with complex needs such as autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and sensory processing difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57597/25]

220. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide the current average waiting time for an initial primary care psychology appointment in north Dublin; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times and improve coordination between CAMHS, children’s disability network teams, and primary care services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57598/25]

221. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will reconsider the current list of qualifying conditions under the medical cannabis access programme, in order to allow people with chronic conditions not currently covered to access medical cannabis treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57600/25]

14. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [57152/25]

99. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will meet with the Irish activists who were on board the Sumud and Thousand Madleen vessels of the freedom flotilla to Gaza to discuss their experiences, and the urgent need for a sustained ceasefire and full humanitarian access to Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57135/25]

126. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps the Government is taking to ensure a lasting ceasefire and a consistent flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza; if he will outline the commitments received from the European Union to apply pressure on Israel to remove barriers to aid distribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57134/25]

265. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review existing legislation and regulation of drone operations and delivery systems to strengthen safeguards relating to noise, privacy, and safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57064/25]

266. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to ensure that the expansion of drone delivery services does not negatively impact residential communities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57065/25]

313. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current Leap Card policy for children aged five to nine, with a view to introducing a more flexible system for families, including the option to link multiple children to a single adult card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55412/25]

314. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the reason official communications regarding Leap Card applications are being issued from UK-based email domains, raising concerns about data protection and the outsourcing of public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55413/25]

640. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the two-year restriction is being reviewed or removed regarding the housing in situ scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55411/25]

652. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on current and future employment initiatives to support people with an intellectual disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55405/25]

668. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will investigate a case (details supplied) concerning an individual who has recently become unemployed and is experiencing ongoing issues with social welfare payments; if he will ensure that the matter is resolved; if he will provide contact details for the individual’s nearest INTREO office to facilitate a meeting with an officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55403/25]

669. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the employment schemes or supports available for young adults with a mild intellectual disability in the Dublin 9 area; if he will provide details of the nearest INTREO office and contact information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55404/25]