Robert O'Donoghue

768. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm that the MV Saleh has the capacity to transport up to 5,000 cattle; whether this represents the largest livestock export shipment to depart from Ireland to date; the additional welfare oversight measures that will be in place given the scale of the consignment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21968/26]

769. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific animal welfare inspections, veterinary supervision, and stocking density requirements that will apply to the transport of cattle on the MV Saleh; whether Department officials will be present during loading at Greenore Port; and how compliance with EU animal transport regulations will be monitored during the voyage, given the livestock vessel was delayed by a week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21969/26]

770. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he has considered the appropriateness of permitting the export of live cattle to the Middle East region at a time when charter aircraft are reportedly being organised to repatriate Irish citizens from the region; if he will outline the Government's policy considerations in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/26]

771. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether the Department intends to review Ireland's policy on long-distance live animal exports following the proposed shipment of up to 5,000 cattle on the MV Saleh; if he will outline plans to strengthen oversight or introduce further restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21971/26]

78. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of warnings from EU farm organisations that the price of EU-produced fertilisers has increased by approximately 25% in the past month compared with the 2024 average, and given that fertilisers account for between 15% and 30% of horticulture farmers’ input costs on average, the steps he is taking to support growers and the horticulture sector who are already facing severe pressure from rising input costs and negative margins across the arable sector for the third consecutive year; and the measures being considered to mitigate the impact of escalating fertiliser prices on the viability of growers and horticultural producers. [20735/26]

135. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific measures his Department intends to take to address the growing number of reported dog attacks on sheep and other livestock, including whether current dog control legislation and enforcement mechanisms are sufficient to protect farmers animals and livestock welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20584/26]

233. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he will take to address the continued rise in fuel prices which is placing severe financial pressure on families and workers across the State; whether he has considered the introduction of an emergency cost-of-living payment to support households affected by these increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21256/26]

234. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline any discussions he has had with the Minister for Public Expenditure, , Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the Minister for Social Protection regarding additional supports to assist households struggling with rising fuel costs; whether the Government is considering a temporary reduction in fuel excise or VAT as a measure to alleviate pressure on families and commuters; and if he will provide a timeline for any proposed cost-of-living interventions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21257/26]

70. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the EU-wide digital recreational fisheries reporting system, RecFishing, which was launched on 9 January 2026, pursuant to the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation, will be rolled out in Ireland; and whether it will be compulsory for all recreational anglers in Ireland to register and record their catches using the associated mobile application once the system becomes operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18325/26]

135. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding Ireland's draft Social Climate Plan; when the draft plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20526/26]

136. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the second consultation process for Ireland's draft Social Climate Plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20527/26]

255. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that app-based taxi platforms provide accurate information and prevent misleading practices that inflate fares (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18980/26]

364. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport in view of his plans for a forum to reduce congestion, whether he is aware that the ESB has moved staff from its airport offices back to the city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20064/26]

365. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport in view of his plans for a forum to reduce congestion in Dublin, his views that the Government funded Institute of Public Administrations plans to secure multi million euro prestigious offices in the city centre should be paused; his views that consideration should be given to decentralisation to an alternative site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20066/26]

533. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the expected completion date of the works on the Round Tower in Kells, County Meath; when the protective wrap will be removed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20067/26]

534. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if any consideration has been given by him for the publicly funded Institute of public administration plans to acquire new multi million euro offices to be paused in light of the continued housing crises or decentralised in light of the Dublin congestion crises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20068/26]

588. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being undertaken by his Department to promote the take up of fibre to the home fibre broadband amongst Irish SMEs, considering data which suggests adoption remains low; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20270/26]

688. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure that primary school teachers receive mandatory training in supporting children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; whether she will outline the level of ADHD-specific training currently required in initial teacher education and continuing professional development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18835/26]

689. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department monitors the way in which schools support children with ADHD who are awaiting HSE psychological services; the interim educational supports that are available to such children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18836/26]

690. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the guidance that is issued to schools regarding classroom strategies for children with ADHD, including movement breaks, sensory supports, and differentiated instruction; whether this guidance is mandatory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18837/26]

691. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether additional special educational teaching hours can be allocated to a child with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis who is experiencing significant emotional dysregulation and academic difficulty, pending access to psychological services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18838/26]

692. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will detail the process by which schools can apply for additional special needs assistant support where a child with ADHD presents with emotional regulation difficulties and potential risk factors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18839/26]

693. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether her Department has assessed the impact of long waiting lists for HSE occupational therapy and psychology services on children’s educational outcomes; the findings of that assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18840/26]

694. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth the oversight that exists to ensure that children diagnosed through private providers following referral under the HSE’s assessment of need process receive timely recognition and educational supports within the school system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18841/26]

695. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she will consider introducing mandatory ADHD awareness modules for all primary school staff, including training on executive functioning difficulties, sensory regulation, and trauma-informed approaches; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18842/26]