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11. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to provide an update on progress on the 2025 Programme for Government commitment to 'explore funding models of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme and the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy which would reduce electricity bills for households and businesses'; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35438/26]

28. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the rationale for running an exchequer deficit in the years 2026 to 2030, primarily to finance transfers to the Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund, as set out in Table 12 of the Annual Progress Report 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35425/26]

29. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to break down by recipient the funds scheduled for Strategic Capital Investment in each calendar year 2026 through 2030, as set out in Table 12 of the Annual Progress Report 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35426/26]

30. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to explain the significant increase in corporation tax yield forecast between 2029 and 2030, as set out in Table 12 of the Annual Progress Report 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35427/26]

31. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the maximum drawdown allowable from the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund in 2026 and 2027 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35428/26]

32. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, and to what extent, drawdowns are envisaged from the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund in 2026 and 2027 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35429/26]

33. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the proportion of the Future Ireland Fund invested in Ireland; the balance in the fund as at end-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35430/26]

34. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the proportion of the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund invested in Ireland and the balance in the fund as at end-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35431/26]

35. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the cost to the exchequer of postponing the carbon tax and carbon tax-related increases on solid fuels, natural gas and mineral oil, respectively, from 1 May 2026 to 14 October 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35432/26]

36. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the expected incremental tax yield during 2026 and in a full year, respectively, from carbon tax increases scheduled to take effect on 14 October 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35433/26]

37. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the expected incremental tax yield for each calendar year from 2026 to 2030 from carbon tax increases on 14 October 2026 and as scheduled through 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/26]

38. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to set out the cost to the exchequer of extending the temporary motor fuel excise duty reductions introduced during March and April 2026 from 31 July 2026, to 14 October 2026, 31 December 2026, and 31 December 2027 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35435/26]

39. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated full year cost to the exchequer in 2027 of maintaining the reduced VAT rate of 9% on electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35436/26]

50. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to set out the estimated cost of maintaining existing levels of service across the public sector in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35437/26]

89. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps her Department have taken to address concerns raised by parents regarding recent reports at (details supplied); if her Department will commit to engaging with the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board to address these concerns; if she will commit to meeting with the parents concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35555/26]

141. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his position regarding delays in the implementation of the Court Proceedings Delays Act 2024; whether the Minister is concerned that such delays have left affected individuals without access to compensation; and further, given statutory requirements under the Central Bank Act that certain confirmation proceedings be heard and determined within three months; how a case (details supplied) could arise where an individual was subject to a Central Bank prohibition for a period of over three years pending a High Court decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35540/26]

220. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that workers from an organisation (details supplied) are continuing with their strike action; her views on their status as section 39 workers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35368/26]

7. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the economy, trade and competitiveness will next meet. [29775/26]

39. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [32864/26]

126. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [29776/26]

480. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware that under Building Momentum that 3% was set aside for local bargaining; the reason his Department is blocking political staff in the Houses of the Oireachtas from local bargaining despite the 2022 agreement which linked staff to public service pay agreements; the reason his Department is refusing to engage with the Workplace Relations Commission and a union (details supplied) on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34017/26]

869. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question 883 of 28 April 2026, the timeline for his Department's response and subsequent publication of the report commissioned by his Department in December 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34065/26]

972. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if findings of Tusla investigations form part of the Garda vetting process; if statutory bodies, such as the Teaching Council, are informed of the findings of an investigation by Tusla; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34560/26]

224. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he was first made aware of a High Court case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33545/26]

225. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will initiate a review of the relevant legislation and processes in view of a judgement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33546/26]