688. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the projected total tax revenue and overall Exchequer balance for 2026; the way in which these projections compare with outturns and forecasts for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/26]
689. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax revenue collected in 2025, by the main tax categories; the way in which this outturn compares to original Budget 2025 projections for each category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55316/26]
690. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated annual cost of servicing the national debt at current interest rates; the way in which annual cost compares with the cost five years ago, taking into account the impact of recent European Central Bank interest rate increases on Ireland’s borrowing costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55317/26]
691. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of first time buyer households in Cork County that have availed of the help to buy scheme in 2024 and 2025; the way in which this uptake in Cork compares with the national average over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55318/26]
692. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current annual rate of consumer price inflation and the projected average inflation rate for the remainder of 2026; the way in which these figures compare to the inflation forecasts made at the time of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55319/26]
693. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for the up-to-date position on changes being considered under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme to ensure that the scheme is replaced with a needs-based, grant-led approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55320/26]
724. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55873/26]
755. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current level of Ireland public debt as a percentage of GNI*; the way in which this has changed over the past decade; the measures being taken to ensure the sustainability of the public finances and to manage or reduce the fiscal deficit; the projected public debt figures for each of the next three years; and if he will make a statement on …
756. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted a risk assessment or scenario analysis of a potential significant decline in corporate tax receipts over the next five years; the contingency plans in place to safeguard public finances in the event of such a downturn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56617/26]
757. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of complaints received by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (details supplied) in each year since 2021, in tabular form; the number upheld, partially upheld and rejected; the value of awards made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56618/26]
758. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the extent to which the State was briefed on the progress of a review (details supplied); the dates on which such briefing occurred; to provide details of any such briefings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56619/26]
759. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of investors (details supplied) whose cases remain unresolved; the reason such cases remain outstanding; the number involved in litigation; the steps being taken to bring all cases to a conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56620/26]
760. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to detail the oversight exercised in relation to an issue (details supplied) while it remained a significant shareholder and since; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56621/26]
761. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department or the Central Bank has undertaken any assessment comparing a review programme (detail supplied) with other Irish banking redress schemes; the conclusions of such an assessment; to provide a copy of any review undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56622/26]
851. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the key performance indicators currently in use to assess public service reform programmes; the baseline targets set under each indicator; the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55299/26]
852. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide figures on the uptake of digital public services from 2023 to 2025; to provide a breakdown by service type and user demographics where available; the efficiencies achieved as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55300/26]
853. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail all major infrastructure projects approved or commenced in Cork county since 2020; the projected and actual delivery timelines; the cost overruns or delays encountered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55301/26]
854. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures that are currently funded to address inequalities in digital access across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55302/26]
855. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the methodologies used in cost-benefit analysis for major capital projects; to provide examples of projected versus realised economic benefits in Cork county projects; the lessons learned to improve value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55304/26]
856. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide details of public consultation processes undertaken in relation to infrastructure projects in Cork county since 2024, including the number of consultations, participation levels; the way in which feedback has influenced project outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
857. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding allocated for flood relief projects in County Cork from 2020 to 2026, including projects in Cork north-west prioritised under the CFRAM programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55306/26]
858. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a list of all capital projects under the National Development Plan under his Department’s remit including OPW that were completed on schedule and within budget in Cork north-west, by year, for the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
859. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a schedule of all AI related projects funded through the Public Service Innovation Fund and Digital Transformation Fund since 2022, including for each project the sponsoring organisation, funding allocated, funding drawn down, project objective, implementation status and expecte…
860. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training, introductory or advanced use; to confirm the associated expenditure on each level of training provided, by his Department and public body; and if he will make a …
861. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Office of Public Works is currently using AI technologies in the management of public buildings, heritage sites, maintenance programmes, procurement processes or energy management systems; to provide details of such usage and associated expenditure; and if he will make a statem…