312. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the timeline for the preparation of a national planning statement regarding rural housing and housing within Gaeltacht areas, as promised by the Government in its national housing plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7280/26]
315. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department collates data on the domestic violence pathway to rent supplement, introduced by the Department of Social Protection in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7110/26]
333. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the projected impact of the International Protection Bill 2026 on reducing the overall number of asylum applications processed annually in the State, particularly through the introduction of stricter admissibility checks and accelerated procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7112/26]
334. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline the criteria for designating additional safe countries of origin under the International Protection Bill 2026 to further limit ineligible claims and expedite returns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7113/26]
335. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place under the International Protection Bill 2026 to ensure robust enforcement of deportation orders for unsuccessful applicants, including timelines for removal and cooperation with other EU member states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7114/26]
336. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the estimated cost savings to the Exchequer from the streamlined three-month processing timeline for first-instance asylum decisions as provided for in the International Protection Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7115/26]
337. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which the three-year bar on family reunification applications for newly recognised refugees under the International Protection Bill 2026, along with requirements for financial self-sufficiency, will contribute to controlling secondary migration flows into the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7116/26]
338. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the safeguards in the International Protection Bill 2026 to prevent abuse of the asylum system by applicants from safe third countries, including through expanded use of border procedures and remote interviewing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7117/26]
339. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the projected reduction in accommodation demands for international protection applicants as a result of the faster decision-making processes and increased returns outlined in the International Protection Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7118/26]
340. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he intends to expand the list of accelerated processing categories under the International Protection Bill 2026 to include more nationalities with historically low recognition rates, thereby limiting prolonged stays in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7119/26]
341. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the role of the new tribunal for asylum and returns appeals in the International Protection Bill 2026, in upholding strict three-month appeal timelines to prevent delays that could increase applicant numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7120/26]
342. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way In which the extension of the reckonable residence requirement to five years for citizenship applications by those granted international protection under the International Protection Bill 2026 will deter non-genuine claims and support sustainable integration limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7121/26]
370. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the uptake and impact of the future growth loan scheme among farmers since its introduction, including the total number of loans issued to the agri-food sector and any changes to eligibility criteria over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/26]
371. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current levels of credit advanced to primary agriculture in 2025, compared to the €686 million reported in 2021; the measures taken to ensure continued access to working capital for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7101/26]
372. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail the performance and closure status of the Brexit impact loan scheme extended to Covid-19 impacted businesses, including the number of farmers who availed of it since 2022 and any outstanding issues related to refinancing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7102/26]
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. [7109/2…
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]