Noel McCarthy

550. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 25 February 2026, to provide further clarity on the reason such pain relief is not considered under the drugs payment scheme; the current assessment of Versatis plasters is under the scheme; if there have been any exceptional circumstances where these plasters have been approved for unlicensed use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17990/26]

563. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health her plans to introduce amendments to regulate nicotine pouches in the forthcoming Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 given that the European Commission has indicated its intention to publish its evaluation of the Tobacco Products Directive in the first half of 2026 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18035/26]

156. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department are taking to support local and community radio stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16789/26]

183. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures his Department is taking to support the rural post network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16792/26]

440. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on proposed building works at a school (details supplied); when she expects works to progress to the next stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16448/26]

441. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on an application for modular units by a school (details supplied); when she expects such units to be in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16450/26]

948. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health the current methods of payment for the tobacco and nicotine inhaling products licence; if the introduction of any additional payment methods for retailers are currently being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17074/26]

11. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department’s plans to introduce a cost-of-disability payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15527/26]

74. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to further reduce the minimum hours worked requirement for the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15526/26]

102. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progression of safety and traffic management measures on the N25 between Midleton and Carrigtwohill, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15464/26]

143. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed N25 Midleton to Youghal (Castlemartyr and Killeagh Bypasses) project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15465/26]

157. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to situations where property sales cannot be completed in estates where the owners’ management company is no longer active or compliant and no letter of intent can yet be provided for the future remediation of the local developer-provided wastewater infrastructure; the measures his Department is taking to address such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15385/26]

253. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2651 of 8 September 2025, to outline the progress made to date on the possible inclusion of Versatis plasters in the drugs payment scheme; the reason such pain relief is not currently considered under the scheme; if there are any exceptional circumstances whereby the use of Versatis plasters would be approved for unlicensed uses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15356/26]

150. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to outline if his Department is giving consideration to the introduction of a land classification system that would inform the suitability of any proposed solar developments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13391/26]

32. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on current processing times for all employment permit types; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13390/26]

129. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the efforts being made to increase the provision of childcare services in Cork East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13378/26]

189. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the work of her Department in supporting rural youth services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13379/26]

188. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence to provide an update on the work of the newly established Office of Veterans Affairs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12476/26]

210. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Defence the measures her Department is taking to encourage the recruitment and retention of Defence Force personnel; the Defence Force strength on an annual basis for each of the years 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12478/26]

642. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current situation with respect to the payment of special education transport escorts; the measures her Department is taking to improve pay and conditions given the essential nature of this work; if her Department is considering the revision of the current grant-funded employment model and the possible introduction of annualised or retainer-style pay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12246/26]

32. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the progression of flood relief measures in Castlemartyr, Midleton, Mogeely, Killeagh, Rathcormac and Whitegate in Cork east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/26]

79. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made with respect to the proposed repair of the Fermoy Weir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11095/26]

211. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the efforts being made by her Department to ensure that a green area is made available for use as a playing pitch by schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10983/26]

448. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to delays in securing marriage notification appointments in the Cork area; his Department's plans, if any, to reduce these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11236/26]

161. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being considered by his Department to ensure that flood insurance cover is made more accessible to households at risk of flooding, or those that have previously been flooded; the further engagement his Department has had with insurance providers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10351/26]