Barry Heneghan

1113. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the introduction of the proposed planning exemptions for modular homes; whether any statutory, environmental or legal processes remain outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43042/26]

1203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full-year cost of increasing the €20,000 disregard to €50,000 in the capital formula for blind pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42733/26]

1205. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of parents or guardians required to complete forms or applications relating to children leaving school at 16 years- of age, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; if consideration has been given to extending supports such as child benefit until the age of 19 years-of-age in line with current educational participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42875/26]

1751. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she 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. [41467/26]

1752. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is conducting an assessment of the private nursing home sector and its long-term viability; the number of private nursing homes currently owned by private equity firms; and the percentage of all private beds in the sector that this form of ownership represents. [41468/26]

1753. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will establish a dedicated independent advocacy service for people with mental illness; and the expected annual budgetary requirements. [41469/26]

1754. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the arrangements in place, temporary or otherwise for an organisation (details supplied) to provide supports to survivors of institutional abuse outside of the supports currently provided through another organisation [41470/26]

1755. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if the medication fezolinetant will be made available under the drug payment scheme for individuals who cannot take HRT as a result of a cancer diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41473/26]

2101. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department has examined the role affordability may play in public uptake of sunscreen products and sun protection measures; whether any engagement has taken place with the Department of Finance regarding sunscreen as a preventative healthcare product; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42671/26]

2102. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of diagnosed cases of skin cancer recorded in each of the past ten years, broken down by melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42672/26]

2103. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost to the health service of treating skin cancer in each of the past five years, in tabular form where available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42673/26]

2104. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health whether any additional public awareness initiatives relating to sun safety and skin cancer prevention are planned for summer 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42674/26]

72. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether additional capital investment under the National Development Plan is being considered to support critical infrastructure needs in north Dublin, including rail capacity improvements, coastal flood protection and climate resilience projects in areas vulnerable to coastal overtopping and severe weather events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40812/26]

91. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the increasing pressure on schools due to the growing number of students requiring additional care and educational supports; whether her Department is satisfied that current special needs assistant allocations are meeting the needs of students and schools; the steps being taken to increase the number of SNAs available, particularly in schools experiencing significant demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40810/26]

109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected timeline for the evaluation of tenders and commencement of construction for the permanent school building project at a location (details supplied); whether her Department anticipates any risks to the currently envisaged late Quarter 3 2026 construction commencement date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40811/26]

364. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the decision to reduce the mainstream teaching allocation for a school (details supplied) for the 2026-2027 school year; if she will consider allowing the school to retain its current teaching post in light of the likely impact on class sizes and educational supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41323/26]

365. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of parents or guardians required to complete forms or applications relating to children leaving school at age 16 in each of the past five years, despite the majority of young people now remaining in second-level education until age 18 or 19; whether consideration has been given to extending supports such as child benefit until age 19 in line with current educational participation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41324/26]

509. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the current status of the capital approval and funding process for the redevelopment of the emergency department and wider capacity expansion project at Beaumont Hospital; whether the project remains within the National Development Plan capital pipeline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40813/26]

299. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the further and higher education courses, programmes and access pathways currently available for persons with intellectual disabilities across universities, technological universities, colleges of further education and other State funded education providers; the number of places available in each institution and programme, in tabular form; the educational, personal and progression supports available to students participating in these programmes; the measures being taken by his Department to expand inclusive further and higher education opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40535/26]

300. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department has assessed the geographical gaps in further and higher education opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities, particularly in areas where no dedicated inclusive programmes currently exist; the steps being taken to improve regional access for students and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40536/26]

301. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the funding currently provided to universities, technological universities and further education providers to support students with intellectual disabilities and additional needs; whether additional funding or targeted expansion measures are being considered to increase the number of places and supports available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40537/26]

23. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will meet next. [39716/26]

36. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit in his Department [39717/26]

140. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any examination of additional tax measures for family carers and persons with disabilities, in recognition of the additional day to day costs associated with disability, including energy, transport and healthcare-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/26]

206. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to the introduction of additional tax incentives aimed at encouraging investment in renewable energy technologies and residential energy efficiency upgrades, including apartment-based solar generation technologies such as plug in balcony solar systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39892/26]