220. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will reintroduce the development levies waiver for one-off rural houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17672/26]
216. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle paid for by meat processors under the factories insurance policy; the total value; the total insurance revenue collected by meat factories in the Republic of Ireland from farmers; the insurers for the factories, if it is an independent insurance broker or the factories own reserves; and if he will make a statement on…
217. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to undertake an investigation into the procedures around livestock insurance by factories, the eventuality under which the animal is covered by insurance; and the procedure for communication to farmers regarding insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17313/26]
253. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1147 of 10 February 2026, which advised that “there are currently no plans to establish a SATU in Limerick”, the data and information used to establish this position; the way in which demand for SATU is generally monitored; and the way in the case of Limerick and the surrounding area local demand is monitored; and if she will…
254. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1147 of 10 February 2026, given options for storage of evidence are not provided in Limerick’s local out-of-hours Forensic Medical Examination (FME) service, the way in which individuals in the area who wish to store evidence to give them time to consider their reporting intentions are facilitated, as there is no dedicated SA…
255. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1147 of 10 February 2026, given health checks are not provided in Limerick’s local out-of-hours Forensic Medical Examination (FME) service, the way in which individuals who wish to receive a health check are facilitated in the area, as there is no dedicated SATU service in the area; and if she will make a statement on the mat…
256. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1147 of 10 February 2026, to clarify the reason that on the HSE website Limerick’s out-of-hours service is listed alongside actual SATUs when it is actually a Forensic Medical Examination (FME) service and does not provide a comparable service (details supplied); the reason this differentiation in service is not clearly state…
258. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health to outline the adult and child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, eating disorder services currently available in north Tipperary; the supports currently in place for families and carers of individuals with eating disorders in north Tipperary; if additional resources and services are planned for north Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the …
259. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health the number of adults listed for eating disorder services in north Tipperary; the number of children listed for eating disorder services in north Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17340/26]
260. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE prioritises a conclusion to the Skyclarys reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for this progressive disease, which can currently be classed as having an ‘unmet need’ as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025 – 2030; if the current delay aligns with the "equitable access…
242. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures the SEAI is taking to include works to old stone houses, many without foundations, under the warmer homes scheme given many are being refused any or most works due to structural issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16197/26]
340. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the carpark serving Thurles Railway Station given the high demand, particularly in the mornings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17224/26]
760. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the safeguarding measures that are currently in place for individuals living in residential disability services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17008/26]
761. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in the instance where a PPP account is held by the HSE on behalf of an individual who is in long-term residential care, whether the individual can appoint parents, who have been lifelong carers, as a decision support to view how much money is in the account, as a safeguarding measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [170…
874. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed licensing system for retailers selling vaping products and cigarettes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16667/26]
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3 Mar 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
980. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider introducing a scheme for Irish citizens that had no opportunity to study their desired course in Ireland and travelled abroad to an EU state to complete same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16261/26]
459. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider reviewing the SNA allocation for a school (details supplied), considering the recent reduction of 60% to their mainstream SNA allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14009/26]
573. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the portal will be open for students to apply for school transport for the 2026/2027 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14985/26]
44. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the maximum quota for general employment permits for workers in the tourism and transport sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12955/26]
61. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the maximum quota for general employment permits for workers in farming and the food industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12954/26]
33. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to consider expanding the Local Link Anseo service to cover Thurles, County Tipperary, given the need for public transport in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13146/26]
34. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to consider making additional funding available to the NTA for the expansion of Local Link services, the enhancement of existing services and the introduction of new services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13147/26]
185. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline to conclude the YSGS pilot and open a full reformed scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13415/26]
186. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she can provide a list of advisory groups, working groups and taskforces that the youth affairs unit is represented on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13416/26]
187. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the scaling plan for the new impact tool beyond the TYESI pilot; how results will inform funding and performance improvement rather than just compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13417/26]