Barry Heneghan

4. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the humanitarian assistance Ireland is currently providing to Cuba; whether her Department has undertaken any assessment of the worsening humanitarian situation in the country, including reported shortages of food, fuel, medicines and medical supplies and their impact on vulnerable groups, including children; the additional humanitarian, development or diplomatic supports Ireland is considering providing, either directly or through the European Union, United Nations agencies or other international partners; whether Ireland has raised concerns regarding the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing economic restrictions affecting Cuba at European Union and United Nations level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44254/26]

155. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine and assist with a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44283/26]

203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the number of residential places provided (details supplied) in each of the years 2023. 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, by tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44284/26]

16. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will meet next. [43620/26]

32. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on disability will next meet. [43621/26]

153. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the resources currently available to the Defence Forces for the protection of strategic maritime infrastructure, defence ports and the monitoring of activity within Ireland’s territorial waters; whether any additional maritime surveillance, naval or defence capabilities are planned or under development; whether capability gaps have been identified in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43724/26]

174. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Defence the preparations that have been undertaken by her Department and the Defence Forces in advance of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union; the additional personnel, funding, training, equipment and logistical resources being provided to support the security, ceremonial and operational requirements associated with the Presidency; whether contingency arrangements have been put in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43723/26]

453. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the need for improved national coordination frameworks between utility providers and road authorities in relation to the scheduling and carrying out of road excavation works; whether consideration is being given to the development of national guidance, shared mapping systems or coordinated planning mechanisms to reduce repeated excavations of recently completed roads and footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42596/26]

480. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority or Iarnród Éireann has undertaken any assessment of passenger demand on DART services during bank holiday weekends and bank holiday Mondays over the past three years; if so, if he will provide the findings of such assessments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43075/26]

481. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to operating enhanced DART frequencies on bank holiday Mondays during periods of high visitor numbers, favourable weather conditions or major public events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/26]

482. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the passenger numbers recorded on DART services on each bank holiday Monday in 2025 and 2026 to date, compared with the equivalent average Sunday and weekday passenger numbers, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43077/26]

483. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether any analysis has been undertaken of overcrowding levels on DART services serving coastal destinations including Clontarf Road, Killester, Raheny, Harmonstown, Howth Junction, Sutton and Howth during bank holiday weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43078/26]

484. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is satisfied that the current Sunday timetable operated on bank holiday Mondays adequately reflects travel demand patterns in the greater Dublin area; whether any review of this policy is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43079/26]

485. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of occasions since January 2024 on which additional DART services were operated on bank holiday weekends due to increased passenger demand; the routes and dates involved, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43080/26]

486. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has considered the introduction of a dedicated bank holiday timetable for DART services, distinct from the current Sunday timetable, in recognition of changing travel patterns and increased leisure and tourism demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43081/26]

535. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken scenario modelling or fiscal risk assessments regarding the potential long-term impact of artificial intelligence and automation on corporation tax revenues, particularly in light of the State's reliance on multinational corporation tax receipts; whether assessments have been made regarding possible impacts on employment related tax revenues and taxable corporate profits in sectors exposed to automation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41950/26]

536. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether Government has undertaken any cross-departmental assessment regarding the potential long-term economic and labour market impacts of artificial intelligence and automation, including possible effects on employment levels, taxation receipts and economic stability; whether sectors particularly exposed to technological disruption have been identified; and the whole-of-Government measures that are being considered to support economic resilience and workforce adaptation in response to technological change. [41951/26]

557. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has engaged at EU level regarding the VAT treatment of sunscreen products; whether consideration has been given to seeking amendments at EU level to permit reduced or zero VAT rates for sunscreen products as preventative health items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42669/26]

558. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the implications of the current VAT treatment of sunscreen products in the context of public health policy and skin cancer prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42670/26]

684. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential labour market implications of artificial intelligence and automation for sectors with significant multinational employment concentrations; the measures that are being considered to support workforce adaptation, skills diversification and employment resilience in sectors exposed to technological disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41952/26]

696. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has issued or plans to issue guidance regarding sun safety and skin protection for outdoor workers during periods of prolonged hot weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42675/26]

935. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application for additional special needs assistant support submitted by a school (details supplied) for the 2026-2027 school year; the current status of the review of the school’s SNA allocation; when a decision is expected to be communicated to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43525/26]

1017. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will establish a joint working group to address the level of supports that should be provided to older people by local authorities in line with the Age Friendly Counties Programme and in the context of the Programme for Government identifying a social supports for approved housing bodies. [41466/26]

1039. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is aware of the structural and safety concerns relating to balconies (details supplied); if the development is being considered for inclusion under an existing or proposed apartment and duplex defect redress scheme; if guidance has issued regarding interim safety and remediation responsibilities where defects may arise from original construction rather than owner actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41942/26]

1112. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects the proposed planning exemption for modular homes and ancillary accommodation units to come into effect; the steps remaining before the necessary regulations can be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43041/26]