493. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to reports of potential redundancies in beef processing facilities amid declining cattle throughput; the contingency measures in place to protect rural employment in counties such as County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13920/26]
494. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the findings of the government-funded PigTail Project; his Department’s position on the widespread concerns expressed by Irish pig farmers regarding the risks and costs of ceasing tail docking; the financial or practical supports he intends to provide should regulatory changes be pursued; and if he will make a statement o…
495. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will rule out any unilateral move to ban or restrict tail docking in the Irish pig sector without full compensation, revised housing standards and market premiums for producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13922/26]
496. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the €193.8 million in BISS and CRISS payments made to pension-age farmers in 2025; his views on the fact that almost 40% of applications came from or on behalf of those over 65; the specific actions being taken to improve land access and CAP support for young and new-entrant farmers in Offaly and national…
498. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps her Department is taking to address staff shortages and recruitment challenges in Irish-language preschools, including measures to attract and retain qualified Irish-speaking staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13811/26]
499. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans in place to improve the availability of Irish-medium training programs and qualifications for staff in Irish-language early childhood services, including the reinstatement of discontinued QQI modules and the development of Level 8 qualifications with parity to primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1…
500. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of additional funding and investment proposed for Irish-language preschools, including increases to annual grants, capital funding for buildings, and support for operational sustainability in rural and island areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13813/26]
501. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions being taken to upgrade infrastructure and facilities in Irish-language early childhood services to address limitations leading to waiting lists, including support for co-location with schools or community buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13814/26]
502. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures her Department will implement to meet the growing demand for Irish-language preschools, particularly in Gaeltacht areas with long waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13815/26]
503. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the proposals to improve pay rates and employment conditions for staff in Irish-language early childhood services, including the introduction of fixed salaries, language premiums, permanent contracts, and benefits such as maternity top-ups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13816/26]
504. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to ensure the expansion and sustainability of Irish-language early childhood services outside Gaeltacht areas, including in areas such as County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13817/26]
505. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the initiatives to enhance integration between Irish-language early childhood services and the broader education system, including collaborations with primary schools via programs like Mo Scéal and support for children with additional needs through schemes like AIM or Better Start; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13818/2…
506. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the details of strategic planning and future goals for Irish-language early childhood education, key performance indicators for growth, and efforts to preserve the Irish language through these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13819/26]
446. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of accesses granted to the beneficial ownership registers by competent authorities since the commencement of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12658/26]
493. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) that have been registered with the Central Bank of Ireland under the provisions of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 since its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12645/26]
494. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of applications refused or revoked for virtual asset service provider registration under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12646/26]
574. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of discrepancies identified and resolved in the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies and Industrial and Provident Societies since the enhancements introduced by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12649/26]
921. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to publishing annual reports on the effectiveness of the measures introduced by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 in preventing money laundering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12643/26]
922. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will establish the total number of suspicious transaction reports received by the Financial Intelligence Unit Ireland since the commencement of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021, with a breakdown by sector where available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12647/26]
923. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place to support small and medium-sized designated persons, such as credit unions and solicitors, in meeting their obligations under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12648/26]
924. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the details of any guidance issued to obliged entities on conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk third countries as required under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12650/26]
925. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of prosecutions initiated for offences under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010 to 2021 since the 2021 amendments came into effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12651/26]
926. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total cost to the Exchequer of implementing the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021, including resources for the Central Bank and the Companies Registration Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12653/26]
927. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any review of the operation of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 has been undertaken or is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12655/26]
928. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place to address potential undue regulatory burden on credit unions arising from the requirements of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12657/26]