169. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to improve public transport connectivity within Castlebar town, with particular reference to access to the Castlebar Primary Care Centre in Mooneen; and if new routes or enhanced services are under consideration. [48779/26]
384. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the Summer Programme supports available to a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49229/26]
481. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for limiting eligibility under the Fresh Start provision of the local authority purchase and renovation loan (LAPRL) scheme to applicants who have lost ownership of a previous home due to relationship breakdown, insolvency, or bankruptcy. [49220/26]
482. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the provision does not extend to applicants who were required to sell or leave a previous home due to it no longer being suitable for a family member with a disability or additional needs who plan to obtain a derelict home but do not have the funds to start the work and refused mortgages through the bank as one parent is…
483. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is he aware of concerns that this may represent an unintended gap in the scheme, adversely affecting families with genuine housing need arising from disability-related circumstances (details supplied) [49222/26]
484. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider reviewing or amending the eligibility criteria to ensure that such families are not excluded from accessing the scheme on this basis of disability or additional needs (details supplied) [49223/26]
545. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of disability allowance recipients currently subject to periodic entitlement reviews; the criteria used to determine the frequency of such reviews; whether consideration is given to the long-term or permanent nature of a person's medical condition when scheduling reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49677/26]
546. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is aware of concerns among families of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions regarding repeated disability allowance reviews; whether his Department will examine ways to reduce the administrative burden on claimants whose conditions are unlikely to improve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49678/26]
547. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has assessed the impact that repeated disability allowance reviews can have on claimants with severe mental health conditions and their carers; whether consideration is being given to introducing longer review periods for such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49679/26]
895. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the steps she is taking to ensure that vape shops do not specifically target children or young people in the sale of their products as at present some shops are using bright colours and words such as “candy” next to the word “vape” in their shop names, signage and advertisements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49532/26]
540. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason a necessary prescribed medication (MoviPrep), which is required to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy procedure, is not covered under the medical card scheme; if her attention has been drawn to the financial burden this places on patients in receipt of disability allowance or other social welfare supports; and her plans to review or extend medical car…
372. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason staffing allocations under the 2026 Summer Programme for primary schools have been significantly reduced; if she is aware that many schools may be forced to cancel their programmes as a result of these cuts, leaving children with complex special educational needs and those at risk of educational disadvantage without access to a summer prog…
373. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of guidance issued to schools under the 2026 Summer Programme requiring staff to be sent home where pupil attendance falls below the specified ratio; the legal basis for imposing such a requirement; the rationale behind it; and the impact this is having on schools’ ability to plan and safely deliver programmes; and if she will make a …
510. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures being taken to reduce Garda vetting application waiting times and support local clubs (details supplied) who are experiencing difficulties due to volunteers awaiting vetting approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47027/26]
754. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed timeline for the delivery of the Ballina injury unit, including confirmation of the expected completion dates for phase one A and phase one B; to outline the clinical services that will be operational at phase one A compared to the full service at phase one B; and to confirm whether the project remains on schedule for initial opening by the …
755. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to outline the current recruitment status for all posts at the Ballina injury unit; to detail the number of offers, particularly at advanced nurse practitioner level, that have been declined; the reasons for same; the measures being taken to address recruitment challenges and ensure sufficient staffing levels are in place for the planned opening; and to confirm w…
771. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason a newborn baby (details supplied) has remained in Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street since 28 May 2026 without a clear diagnosis or definitive treatment plan; the steps being taken to establish the cause of the child's condition; the reason there appears to be delays and inconsistencies in treatment decisions, including the consideration of sur…
772. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns raised by a parent (details supplied) regarding a lack of communication and consent in the care of their infant in Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, including instances where changes to oxygen support, feeding methods, and treatment plans were made without informing or consulting the parent; the protocols in p…
773. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if a review will be carried out into the circumstances surrounding the birth and immediate postnatal care of a baby (details supplied) at Mayo University Hospital, including concerns that signs of distress were not acted upon promptly; the outcome of any such review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47411/26]
774. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions for infants presenting with respiratory difficulties in Children's Health Ireland hospitals; whether delays in decision making or treatment are being monitored; the measures being taken to ensure timely care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47412/26]
830. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address concerns regarding the cost and accessibility of insulin pump therapy and associated aftercare services to raise the case of a person whose insulin pump is currently covered under the medical card scheme, but who reports that individuals without a medical card face prohibitive costs in accessing this treatment (details supplied). [47649/26]
831. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether she is aware of concerns regarding both the affordability of insulin pump technology and the adequacy of aftercare services provided to patients; and if a review is underway in relation to the pricing structures and supply practices of manufacturers (details supplied). [47650/26]
832. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the measures that will be introduced to ensure that persons who require insulin pump therapy are not prevented from accessing or maintaining this treatment due to excessive costs. [47651/26]
833. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that insulin pump clinics are no longer available at Mayo University Hospital. [47652/26]
834. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason for the withdrawal or absence of this service at Mayo University Hospital; and whether it relates to staffing shortages, training gaps or the availability of appropriately qualified specialists. [47653/26]