Carol Nolan

373. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average farm debt levels across different farm systems, such as dairy, cattle, sheep, and tillage; the way these compare to the 2021 figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7103/26]

374. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the implementation and outcomes of the €500 million growth and sustainability loan scheme (GSLS) announced in Budget 2023, including the value of loans disbursed to farmers and fishers over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7104/26]

375. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Ukraine credit guarantee scheme in supporting liquidity needs for farmers amid ongoing economic uncertainties, including the total loans provided since its inception and any extensions or modifications made in response to global events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/26]

376. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps taken to address any gaps in private market financing for young and new entrant farmers since 2022, particularly regarding unsecured loans up to €500,000; the proportion of such loans going to the agri-food sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7106/26]

377. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide data on farm-related debt classifications, including the percentages of medium to long-term debt, hire purchase or leasing, and short-term debt, based on the latest available figures; the way these have evolved over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7107/26]

378. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current engagement with main banks on agricultural products and services, including dedicated advisory services, and any new initiatives introduced since 2022 to ensure the sector remains well-serviced amid rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7108/26]

379. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to assess the overall impact of State-backed schemes on the viability of the Irish family farm model over the past four years, including any evidence of reduced default rates in primary agriculture compared to other sectors, and future plans for enhancing access to investment capital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7109/26]

446. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the details of any overspending identified in the Health Service Executive's budget for the fiscal year including the specific areas of overspend and the total amount exceeded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7263/26]

447. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the steps taken to address the procurement irregularities highlighted by witnesses during the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee debate on 22 January 2026, including any investigations initiated and sanctions applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7264/26]

448. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the costs associated with agency staffing in the health sector; the measures in place to reduce reliance on such staffing to ensure value for public money; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7265/26]

449. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the actions implemented following the audit findings on capital project overruns, particularly regarding major infrastructure developments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7266/26]

450. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms for holding senior HSE officials accountable for financial decisions including any performance metrics or oversight protocols; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7267/26]

451. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the total public funds allocated to private contractors in the health sector for the period 2020-to date; the criteria used to ensure competitive tendering and cost-effectiveness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7268/26]

452. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the internal controls introduced to prevent future financial discrepancies similar to those examined in the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee debate on 22 January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7269/26]

453. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the rationale behind any supplementary funding requests made by the HSE in 2024 and 2025; the way in which such requests align with overall fiscal responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7270/26]

454. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the timeline for implementing the recommendations from the Comptroller and Auditor General's report discussed in the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee debate on 22 January 2026, with particular emphasis on enhancing transparency in public expenditure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7271/26]

4. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the State has recognised any of Northern Cyprus, Kashmir, South Ossetia, Transnistria, or Western Sahara to be "occupied territories";; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6812/26]

154. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he supports the introduction of a tillage sustainability payment in spring 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6916/26]

208. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if she will assist in the provision of an appointment for an urgent surgical procedure for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6813/26]

222. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Taoiseach what his Department currently considers the total population of the State to be; and the estimated number who are Irish citizens, nationals of the UK or EEA, or nationals of countries outside the UK or EEA. [6150/26]

381. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of public houses in Ireland in December 2024; the estimated amount of alcoholic beverages sold, by category, by pubs in 2024; the total amount of VAT collected from pubs in 2024; and the total number of public houses which made VAT returns of less than €100,000 to the Revenue Commissioners in 2024. [6146/26]

382. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount contributed by the State to the World Bank in each year from 2000 to date. [6147/26]

383. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance what his Department currently considers the total population of the State to be; and the estimated number who are Irish citizens, nationals of the UK or EEA, or nationals of countries outside the UK or EEA. [6151/26]

654. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total cost to date of the redress scheme for defective houses in County Donegal and surrounding counties; the total estimated cost of these schemes; whether the schemes are likely to exceed their budget; and the estimated amount of any such overruns. [6148/26]

655. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total number of people currently on local authority housing waiting lists; the breakdown of those on these lists who are Irish citizens, UK nationals, EEA nationals, or nationals of other countries. [6153/26]