73. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to conduct a nationwide audit of sports facilities to address shortages in areas underserved including towns with populations over 1,500 as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37962/25]
74. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work with three organisations (details supplied) and all sporting organisations to drive increased participation in sport as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37963/25]
75. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to expand support for para-sports and special needs programmes by providing grants to clubs that demonstrate inclusive policies and facilities as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37964/25]
76. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to implement the New National Swimming Strategy by investing in pools and swimming facilities allowing everyone an opportunity to swim as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37965/25]
77. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to work with all sporting organisations to promote a ‘one club’ ethos, encompassing male and female participants and promoting equality of access to sporting facilities as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37966/25]
85. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of apprenticeships commenced through local authorities for the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37312/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Written
9 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
264. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if adequate funding will be allocated in order that there can be full and proper provision of adult education, with regard to adult educators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38260/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Oral
8 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
97. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the programme for Government commitment to continue to reduce the student contribution fee over the lifetime of the Government, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37316/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Oral
8 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
102. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans for a renewed action plan to succeed the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; if the new action plan will have a focus on apprentice wages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37310/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Written
8 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
145. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the engagement he and his Department have had with stakeholders regarding pay rates for PhD researchers students, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37314/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Written
8 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
149. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plan for a renewed action plan to succeed the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025; if the new action plan will have a focus on apprenticeships through local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37311/25]
Eoghan Kenny
Written
8 Jul 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
156. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the programme for Government commitment to ensure student accommodation leases align with the academic year, making it easier for students to secure housing only for the months they need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37313/25]
636. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions his Department is taking to remedy delays in the processing of citizenship applications as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37346/25]
637. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide data on the processing times for citizenship applications as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37348/25]
638. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide data on the processing times for Stamp 4 visa applications as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37349/25]
639. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline his plans to improve capacity issues in the Irish prison service given The Irish Penal Reform Trust has identified that the prison population is exceeding capacity and it is leading to cramped and undignified conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37350/25]
640. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to recruit at least 5,000 new Garda recruits and additional Garda staff over the next five years as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37351/25]
641. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to review allowing Garda trainees to undergo part of their training course in regionally based universities or technological universities as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37352/25]
642. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to publish a new Rural Safety Strategy, as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37353/25]
708. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to examine a mechanism to engage with stakeholders on the design of national agriculture schemes as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/25]
709. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to review the eligibility criteria for the succession planning advice grant to ensure better take-up as of July 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/25]
710. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the programme for Government commitments to ensure sufficient employment permits to support the agrifood sector, including the equine, dairy, horticulture, fish and food processing industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37654/25]
711. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for Government commitments to ensure sufficient employment permits to support the agrifood sector, including the equine, dairy, horticulture, fish and food processing industries; what engagement he or his Department has had with officials in the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in respect of the efficient processing of g…
712. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update as of July 2025 on his ongoing engagement with other EU ministers in the same portfolio regarding Ireland’s opposition to the Mercosur deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37656/25]
713. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update as of July 2025 in respect to the programme for Government commitment to place a specific focus on farmer mental health and well-being, recognising the unique challenges faced by the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37657/25]