Cian O'Callaghan

794. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice for an update from the Courts Service on the progress of the e-probate project under the Courts Modernisation Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2347/25]

972. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of legal actions taken against her Department due to a child not receiving an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe since 2020, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2785/25]

973. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount paid out in legal fees by her Department due to legal actions being taken by parents of a child not receiving an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe since 2020, by year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2786/25]

981. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to address the issue where vulnerable children are left at risk as the courts are repeatedly told that there are no available placements in either foster care or residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2913/25]

982. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures being taken to reduce the reliance by Tusla on special emergency arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2914/25]

983. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to address systemic child protection issues, as outlined by the courts, in particular the lack of available placements, a shortage of qualified social workers, delays in accessing necessary support services, and therapeutic interventions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2915/25]

93. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications what protections exist for people experiencing air pollution from neighbouring properties in the form of wood burning stoves; what regulations govern the use of wood burning stoves in residential areas; if an air pollution amendment Bill will address this regulatory gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1266/25]

338. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance if commercial rates are still tax deductible if the commercial unit is vacant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1207/25]

341. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the recommended replacement scheme for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; if he will review the current rates of VRT and VAT relief available on adapted vehicles given that the current rates are not in line with the consumer price index; the year those rates were last amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1545/25]

481. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the case of a teacher (details supplied) who has been refused an application for incremental credits will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46356/24]

598. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education what supports exist for children who use braille in schools; if there are plans to increase support for children using braille; the number of teachers who have completed the necessary qualifications to teach braille; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1269/25]

599. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if the catchment area of a school can extend past the border of its school planning area; if she will consider amending a school planning area (details supplied) in order to include a number of new estates that form part of the existing communities in that area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1270/25]

656. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an updated timeline for the new permanent school buildings for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1903/25]

663. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if a school (detailed supplied) will be better supported in improving its facilities; if they are noted as requiring funding for the replacement of a pre-fab; when that pre-fab is likely to be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1990/25]

664. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if she will work with the State Examinations Commission on introducing extra time for students with dyslexia in their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1991/25]

665. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if a school (details supplied) can be considered for DEIS due to the financially difficulties that a number of students face; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1992/25]

725. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if refunds through the multi-unit development defects remediation scheme will be made available to residents who are unable to pay upfront for works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46654/24]

726. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if additional support will be provided to those who are unable to meet the multi-unit development remediation costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46655/24]

727. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide further details on multi-unit development remediation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46656/24]

790. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the acquisitions allocation will be provided to each local authority for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1546/25]

828. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the review of the IS465 standard used for testing for defective blocks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2082/25]

878. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review an aspect of the school meals scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1265/25]

879. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasoning behind excluding people under the age of 66 years from receiving the living alone increase when they are receiving a widower’s pension which requires a person to be living alone; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1267/25]

890. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a recent article (details supplied) which raises a number of concerns about the operation of the hot school meals scheme; if a review of the scheme was carried out before it was expanded to additional schools; if her Department will issue advise to schools when choosing a provider to ensure that the provider meets the nutritional standards set by her Department; if any oversight will exist to ensure these standards are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1547/25]

891. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to a recent article (details supplied) which raises a number of concerns about the environmental impacts of the current system of the hot school meals scheme; if any alternative options were explored to reduce single use containers which cannot be recycled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1548/25]