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182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether concerns or threats of retaliatory measures by the United States Administration or US aviation regulators have been raised with his Department in relation to the passenger cap at Dublin Airport; the form in which such concerns have been communicated; and the actions being taken by Government to mitigate any risk to Ireland’s aviation connectivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33105/26]

183. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether, in light of the recent increase in road fatalities, the Government intends to reconsider the recommendations of the Indecon report on the Road Safety Authority, particularly in relation to the structure, remit and effectiveness of the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33106/26]

868. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by the HSE to address the ongoing vacancy of a consultant ophthalmologist in south Tipperary; the number of recruitment campaigns undertaken to fill this post and their outcomes; the reason no candidates have been successfully appointed to date; the current waiting list figures for ophthalmology services in south Tipperary; the interim measures in place to provide care to patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32072/26]

869. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the specific barriers that have prevented the appointment of a consultant ophthalmologist in south Tipperary despite multiple recruitment campaigns; whether consideration has been given to alternative recruitment models, including international recruitment or contract flexibility; and the timeline for the next recruitment campaign. [32073/26]

128. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current position regarding the IDA-owned lands at Ballingarrane in south Tipperary, including the extent to which IDA Ireland is actively promoting the site following the recent grant of planning permission for an advance building; the marketing and investor engagement strategy now being pursued, including international outreach and the inclusion of the site within IDA property portfolios; whether any expressions of interest or inquiries have been received to date; to provide an updated timeline for the delivery of an advanced facility on the lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24947/26]

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his assessment of the recent escalation in retail crime, including theft, organised shoplifting and related antisocial behaviour; the impact this is having on small and family-run retailers, particularly in terms of financial loss, increased operating costs and staff safety concerns; the specific measures, supports or interventions being developed by his Department to assist affected businesses, including with insurance and security costs; the nature of engagement under way with representative bodies and other relevant Departments, including those responsible for justice and policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24948/26]

539. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth when she intends to publish full details of the 2026 July Summer Programme for children with special educational needs; the reason for the delay in issuing this information to schools and families; the steps being taken to ensure that schools have sufficient time to recruit the necessary staff to deliver the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30008/26]

544. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth Education when a teacher returning to the State can expect a final determination on incremental credit for overseas teaching experience; whether this determination can be made in advance of a contract of employment being signed; and if she will outline any plans to ensure salary certainty for returning teachers prior to taking up a position. [30039/26]

545. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the extent to which teaching experience delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum is recognised for incremental credit purposes; and the way this position is reconciled with the recognition of the International Baccalaureate for entry into third-level education in the State. [30040/26]

546. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of applications received in each of the past five years for the recognition of overseas teaching experience for incremental credit purposes; the number approved, refused or partially approved; and if she will outline any plans to improve data collection in this area. [30041/26]

547. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether fluency in the host country's language is a factor in assessing overseas teaching experience for incremental credit; and if so, the way this requirement is applied in the case of Irish teachers working in international or private schools abroad. [30042/26]

548. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a review of the policy governing the recognition of overseas teaching experience is underway; and if she will consider reforms to ensure that experienced teachers returning to the State are treated in a fair and transparent manner. [30043/26]

600. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the criteria used by her Department to assess overseas teaching experience for the purpose of incremental credit; the extent to which teaching experience gained in private and international schools is recognised; and whether a review of these criteria is planned. [30579/26]

22. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether any discretion exists to extend career breaks beyond the five-year limit set out in circular 0054/2019 in exceptional or compassionate circumstances, particularly where a teacher has significant caregiving responsibilities for a child with profound additional needs; whether she will consider introducing or applying greater flexibility in such cases to support teacher retention; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25631/26]

41. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the revised stage 2A submission for additional accommodation at a school (details supplied); the reason the project has not progressed beyond stage 2A despite being in development for over a year; when a decision will issue on the revised submission lodged in March 2026; whether the project is being considered for inclusion in the next tranche of prioritised school building projects under the National Development Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25630/26]

225. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether he has engaged with the Minister for Finance regarding the cost of college fees; the consideration being given, in the context of Budget 2027, to further reducing the student contribution in light of ongoing cost-of-living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25220/26]

242. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the next phase of the development of the College of the Future project at a location (details supplied) which was given the green light in October 2024, in particular a timeline; the expected impact of this pioneering co-located campus for both further and higher education on learners, businesses and the wider community in Tipperary and beyond; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25219/26]

377. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has assessed the level of educational disadvantage in post-primary schools that receive a significant proportion of their intake from DEIS primary schools but do not themselves have DEIS status; and if so, whether interim supports such as HSCL access, school meals, or school completion programme supports are being considered in such cases. [29390/26]

148. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the significant staffing shortfalls in orthodontic services in south Tipperary, including long-standing vacancies dating back to 2021; the current provision of just 0.1 WTE consultant orthodontist cover in Clonmel, and the reduction in specialist orthodontist capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23518/26]

214. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason no waiting list reduction targets have been set for orthodontic assessment and treatment in south Tipperary and the south-east for 2026 and 2027, despite waiting times of up to 82 months; whether she will now commit to introducing clear, time-bound targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23517/26]

239. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the work being carried out by his Department to ensure that citizens have access to robust and detailed financial analysis regarding the implications of a potential united Ireland, including disparities in taxation, public spending and fiscal transfers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24950/26]

244. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his latest assessment of the State’s exposure to a small number of multinational firms for corporation tax receipts; the contingency planning in place should those revenues decline [24949/26]

462. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current ownership status of the former Borrisoleigh Garda Station; whether the property has been declared surplus to requirements by An Garda Síochána or the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28512/26]

472. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review and amend the current eligibility criteria for general employment permits in light of ongoing labour shortages across key sectors; the extent to which his Department has assessed the impact of existing permit thresholds and conditions on employers' ability to recruit non-EEA workers; whether consideration will be given to introducing greater flexibility in salary thresholds, eligible occupations, and labour market needs tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28565/26]

473. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of applications for general employment permits that have been refused in the past 12 months; the primary reasons for such refusals; and the sectors most affected; and if he will outline any planned policy changes to address skills and labour shortages where suitably qualified candidates are available from outside the State but are currently deemed ineligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28566/26]