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246. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on discussions regarding pension increases for members of the CIÉ pension scheme; the measures being considered to address pensioner concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48640/26]

265. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the OPW or his Department has received any requests for funding in respect of flood defence works in Clontarf in recent years; whether any such requests were refused, deferred or required further revision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48634/26]

266. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the proposed new divisional Garda headquarters at Northern Cross; the current status of the project and the next key milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48637/26]

297. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the progress of a new school building (details supplied); the up-to-date timeline; the provision her Department is making to ensure that the project is completed on schedule given the urgent need for the school building to be fully operational; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48641/26]

298. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary schools in Dublin that submitted staffing appeals in each of the past seven school years; the outcome of those appeals in each year, by school area, in tabular form; whether her Department has identified any recurring factors contributing to staffing appeals by schools in Dublin; how this compares nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48642/26]

347. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine pension arrangements for foster carers; the progress made to date in this regard; the timeframe for bringing forward any proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48635/26]

386. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the research commissioned in connection with the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021 was received by his Department; when he expects the findings to be published; the reasons for the delay in publication to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/26]

387. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the independent review undertaken in respect of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; whether the report has been considered by his Department; if he intends to publish it; whether legal advice has been sought arising from its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48646/26]

388. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that remain before the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021 can proceed through the Houses of the Oireachtas; whether the Government intends to advance the Bill following consideration of the research and review undertaken; whether any precautionary measures are under consideration pending a final decision on the legislation, particularly in light of concerns regarding the potential spread of tropilaelaps mites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48647/26]

411. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the Living My Life pilot housing project for people with intellectual disabilities; the progress to date; the number of participants involved; and the plans for further expansion of the model; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48639/26]

498. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to reviewing policies in maternity hospitals regarding overnight access for partners or a nominated support person following childbirth; whether guidance has issued to maternity services on this matter, particularly in cases involving traumatic births or caesarean sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48638/26]

18. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on water quality will next meet. [47401/26]

36. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent UK-Ireland summit. [47400/26]

202. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the criteria used by his Department, and by any Government housing support schemes under its remit, to determine whether a dwelling is classified as a modular home or modular housing unit; whether homes constructed using modern methods of construction that incorporate traditional brick and mortar elements may be eligible for schemes or measures intended to support modular housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48022/26]

22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places provided at a location (details supplied) in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47397/26]

23. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of respite hours provided to children and adults with disabilities and their families in Dublin during 2025 by CHO area; the projected level of respite capacity and hours expected to be available in 2026 and 2027; the additional investment being considered as part of Budget 2027 to expand respite services and reduce waiting times for families seeking access to respite supports, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47396/26]

171. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has plans to repaint the steps leading to Platforms 2 and 3 at Howth Junction and Donaghmede DART Station; the timeframe for carrying out any such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47150/26]

270. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on progress by the Office of Public Works in relation to the proposed development of a new Garda headquarters in north Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47151/26]

275. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the quantum of unclaimed prizes at the National Lottery annually for each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; and the percentage that was used to further advertise the National Lottery's products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47444/26]

324. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the extent to which her Department engages directly with schools regarding their DEIS status; the mechanisms through which such engagement takes place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47153/26]

325. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the process used by her Department to assess schools for inclusion in the DEIS programme and DEIS Plus programme; the criteria applied as part of that assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47154/26]

393. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants to the new basic income for the arts scheme can expect to be notified of the outcome of their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47155/26]

434. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the remediation scheme for apartment and duplex owners affected by fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects; the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the scheme; when payments are expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47152/26]

524. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he would consider bringing the National Lottery under the remit of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to ensure standardisation of the regulatory framework and a level playing field with other licensed operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47441/26]

525. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of concerns raised by experts in gambling addiction, if the strict advertising regime which will apply to all gambling companies under the Gambling Regulation Act will also be applied to the National Lottery; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47442/26]