606. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount paid to local authorities through development contributions; the breakdown per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61288/25]
637. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the regulations providing for exempted development for the conversion of commercial properties to residential accommodation under S.I 75 of 2022, and the extension under S.I No. 378 of 2025, the requirement on local authorities to inspect these properties to ensure changes comply with building regulations and are at a suitable stan…
638. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the notifications for the conversion of commercial properties to residential accommodation under S.I 75 of 2022, the number which have been inspected during or after completion of works to ensure adequate accommodation for human habitation has been produced; if his Department has compiled this information or sought it from local…
639. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the conversion of commercial properties to residential accommodation under S.I 75 of 2022, the requirements for the maintenance or improvement of the exterior fabric of the building particularly where this involves former shop fronts in town centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62002/25]
972. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health if the HSE has ever engaged with the owners of site (details supplied) drawn plans for or considered purchasing the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61289/25]
973. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Health the detailed outline of the plans the HSE has for a closed site/facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61290/25]
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1136. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if any universities in Ireland have or currently receive funding from China and/or have been persuaded not to study certain subjects or topics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61291/25]
1165. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will specifically ringfence funding that will enable the construction and delivery of a library in the Mahon, Blackrock, area which has been without a library space for over 30 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61261/25]
2. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the roll out and funding of DEIS plus, as of November 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59395/25]
14. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the amount of money that has been granted per school for ICT equipment for the school year 2025-26; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59397/25]
26. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be an increase in the capitation grant for secondary level schools; the cost to the exchequer of the €50 increase in capitation grant for primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59399/25]
30. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to conduct a review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59398/25]
69. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans she has to recruit 1,717 special needs assistants and 860 special education teachers announced in Budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59400/25]
199. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports available for small businesses in Mallow and surrounding areas to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59020/25]
200. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the means by which his Department will support community-led renewable energy cooperatives over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59023/25]
201. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Government’s Just Transition Plan for workers affected by the move away from fossil fuels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59024/25]
202. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider additional funding for community energy projects led by local co-operatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59026/25]
215. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of kilometres squared that are designated as marine protected areas (MPAs); if further proposals will be submitted to OSPAR for further designations of MPAs within Ireland’s EEZ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59765/25]
342. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress of the Mallow commuter rail service and the potential for increased frequency to Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59007/25]
343. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if funding has been allocated to improve safety and active travel infrastructure on the N20 between Mallow and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59008/25]
344. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for an update on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure funding allocations to Cork City Council and Cork County Council for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59009/25]
345. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the plans to increase the frequency of train services between Mallow and Cork city to support commuters and reduce car dependency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59010/25]
346. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport to confirm if active travel projects in Cork’s northside including Blackpool and Ballyvolane will be funded in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59011/25]
347. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when safety improvement works will be carried out on the N20 corridor through Mallow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59012/25]
348. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the progress in extending suburban rail services northward to serve areas like Blarney and Monard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59013/25]