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1414. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has reviewed the terms and conditions of an organisation (details supplied) for compliance with EU Regulation 2016/1012, the Competition Act 2002 (as amended), and the General Data Protection Regulation; and the enforcement or oversight mechanisms that are in place. [57899/25]

1415. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has received complaints from breeders regarding the removal or alteration of genetic indexes by an organisation (details supplied); and to clarify the recourse available to breeders who believe their animals have been unfairly devalued. [57900/25]

1416. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm whether Teagasc staff involved in the governance of an organisation (details supplied) are required to declare personal or familial interests in accordance with the Teagasc code of conduct; and the disciplinary or oversight procedures that are in place where breaches occur. [57901/25]

1417. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether any Teagasc researchers involved with decision-making within an organisation (details supplied) have been found to have misrepresented or selectively presented research findings in peer-reviewed journals or public conferences; and the steps that have been taken to address this. [57902/25]

1418. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the governance structures that are in place to ensure that the designation of third-party breeding programme providers under EU Regulation 2016/1012 is free from conflicts of interest; and whether his Department intends to review or revise these structures in light of recent concerns raised by breeders. [57903/25]

1643. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of admissions to St. Augustine’s Community Nursing Unit in Ballina, County Mayo; the current position regarding HIQA’s registration restrictions; the steps being taken to expedite the reopening of admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57842/25]

1644. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding charges for routine blood tests for medical card holders; if she is aware of any discrepancy between information provided by the HSE, which states that routine blood tests should be free of charge and guidance issued by an organisation (details supplied) which indicates that phlebotomy services for routine blood tests are not covered under the GMS contract; the steps being taken to resolve this inconsistency and ensure clear, uniform guidance for both patients and GPs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57843/25]

1684. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if a permanent HSE dentist is currently based in Swinford primary care centre, County Mayo; if not, when the post was last filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58044/25]

1685. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current number of backlogged school dental screenings in County Mayo, broken down by class year and number of children awaiting assessment; the measures being implemented to address these outstanding appointments for eligible children, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58045/25]

1776. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to clarify the interim measures being taken to restore mammogram services in County Mayo, following the retirement of the resident radiographer and the delay in appointing a replacement until early 2026; when local services will resume, given the impact on timely cancer diagnostics and the burden placed on patients travelling to Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58549/25]

1777. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if an interim radiographer has been identified or appointed to resume mammogram services in County Mayo; if not, the specific actions being taken to expedite recruitment and avoid further delays in diagnostic care for women in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58550/25]

1778. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current waiting times at the Galway Breast Clinic, which is now servicing all of Connaught; if she will outline how urgent referrals, particularly those involving patients with a history of cancer, are being prioritised to ensure timely access to breast screening and follow-up care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58551/25]

1779. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the reason the BreastCheck mobile unit has ceased operating outside Mayo University Hospital for the past year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58552/25]

1780. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address the disparity whereby Mayo patients attending Galway for mammograms must be re-referred for follow-up scans or biopsies, while Galway patients receive these services in a single appointment; the steps being taken to ensure equitable access to breast diagnostics across the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58553/25]

2103. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has conducted an independent review of SOLAS and the National Apprenticeship Office’s performance in delivering construction apprenticeships; and if so, to provide a copy of the review [58219/25]

2104. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the performance metrics used to assess the success of SOLAS and the National Apprenticeship Office in delivering construction apprenticeships; and to provide the most recent performance data available [58220/25]

2105. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has received complaints from industry stakeholders on the responsiveness or effectiveness of SOLAS and the NAO in addressing construction sector needs; and to clarify the recourse available to those raising concerns. [58221/25]

2106. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has evaluated the effectiveness of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025 in increasing construction apprenticeship numbers; and to provide the findings of any such evaluation. [58222/25]

2107. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific targets set under the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021–2025 for construction-related apprenticeships; and if these targets have been met, exceeded, or fallen short. [58223/25]

2108. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the lessons his Department has learned from the shortcomings of the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021–2025 in relation to construction workforce development; and the changes which will be made in the 2026-2030 strategy to address these gaps. [58224/25]

2109. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has conducted a gap analysis comparing current apprenticeship output with the labour demand required to meet the Government’s commitment to deliver 60,000 homes annually; and to provide a copy of that analysis. [58225/25]

2110. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has considered the establishment of a separate, dedicated construction training board to operate independently of SOLAS; and the rationale for either pursuing or rejecting this proposal. [58226/25]

2111. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide the internal assessments, feasibility studies, or stakeholder consultations conducted by his Department regarding the creation of a construction training board focused solely on the needs of the construction sector. [58227/25]

2112. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the specific measures his Department will adopt to rapidly increase construction apprenticeship numbers, given the current crisis-level shortage and the urgent labour demands associated with national housing and infrastructure targets. [58228/25]

31. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the European Commission to change the VAT classification for beauty salons, in order that they may benefit from the same reduced VAT rate as hairdressers announced in Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57497/25]