Ken O'Flynn

136. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade given the commentary in a newspaper (details supplied) that debates on Irish unity must account for identity and cultural plurality, the way in which he plans to engage minority identity communities in any future unity frameworks; the progress that has been made on updating the Government's cross-Border consultative mechanisms to ensure inclusive representation; the role Cork-based constituencies, with diaspora and cultural links, have in shaping national policy on identity, unity and constitutional change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58424/25]

143. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade as we prepare to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026, if he will outline thematic priorities that have been agreed by Government for the Presidency, with particular reference to regional development, green transition and digital governance; the means by which Cork and the Munster region will be integrated into Presidency-linked deliverables, such as regional summits, pilot projects and EU funding calls; and the mechanisms being put in place to ensure that the benefits of the Presidency are evenly distributed beyond Dublin and the eastern region, to areas such as Cork and the wider south west. [59194/25]

152. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of Ireland’s formal request for clarity from the European Commission regarding its partial suspension proposal of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, if he will provide a full assessment of how any such Commission decision might affect Irish export/import trade flows, especially in the agri-food sector; the projected diplomatic and reputational implications for Ireland among EU member states; and the mechanisms in place to protect Irish business interests during the decision process. [59645/25]

158. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade given the recent condemnation of the strikes in Gaza by the Government and the increasing visibility of Ireland in international humanitarian diplomacy, to outline the full cost-assessment of Ireland’s humanitarian support commitments (bilateral and via multilateral agencies) for 2026; and the means by which his Department intends to engage with private-sector Irish firms (including Cork-based businesses) on potential ripple-effects in trade, sanctions or reputational risk. [60135/25]

188. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of Ireland’s forthcoming EU presidency and the Government’s recent briefing to cabinet on visiting EU and non-EU heads of state, if he will provide the planned regional infrastructure investments linked to the presidency year (including in Cork), by county; the details of the way in which these investments will align with the national climate-resilience agenda; and the mechanism by which regional areas will be guaranteed equitable benefit rather than national-seat concentration. [58917/25]

203. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in view of the recent figures showing that 1.2milliontonnes, 42percent, of municipal waste is being exported, and that Ireland is at risk of missing its 2025 recycling targets, if he will provide a breakdown of waste exports in 2024 and to date in 2025, by county, including the volume from CorkCity and CorkCounty; the principal reasons for outsourcing (cost, capacity, facility location) and the impact on regional processing infrastructure; and the steps being taken to invest in local/regional waste-processing facilities (including in Munster), so as to reduce reliance on exports and strengthen the domestic circular-economy. [59193/25]

245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of cases currently pending against his Department from former and serving members of the Defence Forces in relation to the use of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59785/25]

246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the total amount his Department has spent to date on legal costs, settlements, and compensation to former and current members of the Defence Forces in relation to cases concerning the use of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59786/25]

300. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has conducted any assessment comparing the average annual cost of home electric vehicle (EV) charging in Ireland with other EU member states, including Spain; the estimated average cost per annum for an Irish EV owner charging primarily at home, based on current residential electricity tariffs; the factors contributing to Ireland's higher domestic charging costs compared to countries such as Spain, including supply tariffs, standing charges and off-peak availability; and the measures being considered to ensure home charging remains affordable and does not deter EV uptake among Irish motorists. [58393/25]

337. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport in view of Ireland’s forthcoming EU presidency and the Government’s recent briefing to cabinet on visiting EU and non-EU heads of state, if he will provide the planned regional infrastructure investments linked to the presidency year (including in Cork), by county; the details of the way in which these investments will align with the national climate-resilience agenda; and the mechanism by which regional areas will be guaranteed equitable benefit rather than national-seat concentration. [58918/25]

422. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progression of the Cork to Limerick motorway (M20); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59811/25]

424. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the current legal and administrative arrangements which allow persons from Ukraine residing in Ireland under temporary protection to drive vehicles without payment of motor tax or without an up-to-date national car test; the rationale for these exemptions; the expected duration of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59954/25]

425. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the number of Ukrainian-registered vehicles currently operating in the State; the estimated number that have not undergone NCT testing; and the measures being taken to ensure road safety and equitable treatment of all motorists. [59955/25]

445. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has engaged with the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom regarding a banking group's (details supplied) potential exposure of approximately €400 million arising from the UK motor-finance redress scheme; if his Department has been briefed on the projected impact on the Group's capital adequacy and profitability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57920/25]

446. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the implications for the Exchequer of a banking group's (details supplied) reported provision of up to €400 million in respect of the UK motor-finance redress scheme, particularly regarding potential effects on corporation-tax receipts and any dividend payments to the State as a shareholder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57921/25]

447. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the mechanisms in place for cooperation between the Central Bank of Ireland and the UK Financial Conduct Authority in circumstances where Irish-regulated banks are subject to enforcement or redress proceedings in the United Kingdom; and if he is satisfied that sufficient information-sharing exists to safeguard Irish financial-system stability. [57922/25]

448. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has undertaken a review of commission-linked car-finance arrangements in the domestic Irish market similar to those under investigation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority; if so, the findings which have emerged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57923/25]

449. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if he will request, under Section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942, a report from the Central Bank of Ireland on Irish banks' exposure to overseas redress or compensation schemes; and if he will consider publishing a summary of the report to promote transparency and maintain market confidence. [57924/25]

450. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is monitoring the fiscal impact of major banking-sector provisions, including banking groups (details supplied) estimated €400 million exposure to the UK motor-finance redress scheme, on overall budgetary forecasts and the medium-term fiscal framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57925/25]

510. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the total current liabilities of the State, including contingent and off-balance-sheet liabilities such as public sector pension obligations, State guarantees and the borrowings of semi-State bodies, in addition to the general Government debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59720/25]

511. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the methodology used by his Department to calculate general Government debt; to outline the categories of liabilities which are excluded from that measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59722/25]

512. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if he will publish, alongside each annual Budget and Stability Programme Update, a consolidated schedule of contingent liabilities and public sector pension obligations to give a full picture of the State’s long-term financial exposure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59723/25]

513. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance to list all current State guarantees and indemnities in place for semi-State bodies, special-purpose vehicles and public-private partnership projects, including the maximum contingent exposure in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59726/25]

514. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if the liabilities of the Housing Finance Agency, the Land Development Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and similar entities are included in the calculation of the general Government debt; if not, to state the aggregate borrowing levels of those entities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59727/25]

515. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Finance if he will request the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council or the National Treasury Management Agency to produce an annual whole-of-Government balance sheet consolidating all known and contingent liabilities of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59729/25]