199. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated total additional expenditure required to deliver a fully operational replacement train management system, including interim upgrades, consultancy, procurement and implementation costs; and whether the overall financial exposure has been assessed against the original approved project budget. [75190/26]
200. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether the independent review commissioned into Irish Rail's train management system project has been completed; when its findings will be published; the recommendations that have been made concerning project governance, procurement and oversight; and the way in which these will inform decisions regarding any replacement system. [75189/26]
201. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the interim arrangements Irish Rail has put in place following the termination of the train management system contract; the expected operational lifespan of the existing systems; the associated maintenance and upgrade costs; and whether the Commission for Railway Regulation has assessed the adequacy of these arrangements. [75188/26]
203. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken of the implications of the failure of Irish Rail's train management system project for the delivery of DART+, increased train frequencies, network capacity and other planned rail infrastructure investments; and whether any projects or operational improvements are expected to be delayed. [75187/26]
204. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether Irish Rail intends to proceed with a replacement train management system using technology (details supplied); the procurement process proposed; whether competitive tendering will be undertaken; and the estimated capital cost and delivery timeframe. [75186/26]
205. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the proposed replacement of Irish Rail's train management system; whether a preferred technological solution has been identified; whether a revised business case has been prepared; and when a final decision on the replacement project is expected. [75185/26]
257. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to a meeting with representatives of a school (details supplied), if she will outline the follow-up undertaken by her Department; whether the school’s circumstances and needs have since been reviewed; what additional targeted resources, staffing or funding are available to schools demonstrating significant disadvantage but which do not meet…
268. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the proposed provision of four autism special classes and a standalone specialist teaching building at school (details supplied); whether these facilities remain approved in principle by her Department; and the anticipated timeframe for progressing the development to construction. [75212/26]
269. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has assessed the additional accommodation requirements of a school (details supplied), arising from its transition to co-education in September 2027; and if the anticipated increase in enrolment, including applications already received from boys, will be taken into account when prioritising the proposed building project. [75210/26…
271. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the Stage 2A submission lodged in December 2025 for the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplied); whether the assessment has been completed; if any further information or documentation is outstanding; and when a decision is expected. [75209/26]
272. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplies) is being considered for inclusion in the next tranche of approved school building projects; and when decisions on that tranche will be announced. [75207/26]
130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordab…
132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposin…
133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local G…
134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]
135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]
136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]
137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]
284. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the capital grant schemes that are currently available or planned to support the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at privately owned service stations and forecourts; whether existing businesses in rural towns are eligible; the levels of financial assistance available; and the application procedures and timelines. […
578. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken an ecological assessment of the damage caused by the July and August 2026 wildfires on Slievenamon, including Slievenamon Bog NHA (Site Code 002388); the findings of any such assessment; and whether Slievenamon has been identified for consideration under Ireland's Nat…
605. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Hedgerows Ireland and other environmental organisations regarding proposals for enhanced legislative protection of hedgerows; whether consideration is being given to incorporating such proposals into the National Nature Restoration Plan or forthcoming amendments to the Wildlife Acts. [74140…
606. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of the Wildlife Acts; whether proposals to strengthen the statutory protection of mature, historic and ecologically significant hedgerows are being considered; whether his Department has examined the provisions of the Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024; and the anticipated timeframe for bringing fo…
787. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether an assessment has been undertaken of the damage to Coillte forestry on Slievenamon following the July and August 2026 wildfires; the extent of the damage identified; what restoration and wildfire prevention measures are proposed; and whether targeted agri-environmental supports can be made available to upland farmers outside AC…
791. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision not to reopen the organic farming scheme to new applicants in 2026; whether this decision is consistent with the Government's targets of 7.5 per cent of agricultural land under organic farming by 2027 and 10 per cent by 2030; the current percentage and total hectares of agricultural land under organic produc…
792. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether additional funding can be made available to facilitate a further intake under the organic farming scheme in 2026 or 2027; the number of prospective applicants who have completed approved organic farming training but cannot enter the scheme; whether particular consideration will be given to dairy farmers seeking to convert to or…