Ryan O'Meara

133. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Finance his response to the IMF's annual review of the Irish economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39245/25]

306. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport when the second phase of the proposed speed limit changes, that will see the introduction of a 30km/h speed limit in urban areas, will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39234/25]

519. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the allocation of special needs assistants (SNAs) for moderate general learning disability classes is not on par with the SNA allocation in autism spectrum disorder classes given that the social-emotional and medical needs are complex in these classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39702/25]

8. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his meeting with the EU budget Commissioner on 25 June 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37909/25]

53. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent meeting with the German Minister of State for Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37908/25]

113. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his views on the Programme for Government commitment to explore ways to better support social enterprise organisations. [37766/25]

122. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the steps he is taking to support the development and retention of community-run shops and cafes, as committed to in the Programme for Government. [37767/25]

213. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to advise on the process an author may undertake to get book published for inclusion in primary school curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38371/25]

246. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the status of a cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38450/25]

39. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the SNA allocation for moderate general learning disability classes could be reviewed in order that the allocation is on par with ASD classes, given the complex medical needs in these classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37977/25]

57. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if autism classes will commence in schools (details supplied) in September 2026, as previously indicated by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/25]

58. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if consideration will be given to supporting the upskilling of parents and carers to fill the capacity gap for special needs assistants whilst ensuring that their carer's allowance is not affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38107/25]

59. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if any details will be provided as to the number of children in Dublin 2 and Dublin 4 who are currently seeking autism classes and places in special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38108/25]

63. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 242 of 3 July 2025, the number of students enrolled in the school each September from 2015-2024; the number of students enrolled in the school at the end of the school year each June from 2016-2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38207/25]

125. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the commission on generational renewal in farming will be introducing an early retirement scheme; if this will be included in their report on policy that is due to be published in the coming weeks [38157/25]

3. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [23202/25]

202. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the next of kin which is listed on the back of a passport can be changed if the named next of kin has passed away; the current process to change this is to renew a valid passport; if an alternative option will be considered; where the name of the next of kin could be updated without renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37390/25]

413. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of plans to add school caretakers to her Department's payroll; the timeline for the implementation of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37401/25]

458. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he recognises that investing €15 million per annum for five years in the Post Office Network is vital in maintaining critical public access points in communities across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37136/25]

459. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will consider committing to a sustained annual investment of €15 million in the Post Office Network to safeguard postal services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37137/25]

460. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if the potential cost to the State and communities has been assessed if the Post Office Network continues to decline, due to lack of structured, multi-annual funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37138/25]

461. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will invest the proposed funding of €15 million to the Post Office Network, considering this will unlock more government services through the post office network, while also boosting local economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37139/25]

462. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department will consider using the post office network as a delivery partner for more public services, such as form generation, tourist office, managing the register of electors, also that all postmasters become peace commissioners, allowing the proposed €15 million investment to the Post Office Network to deliver a greater community and economic impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37140/25]

528. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to cessation of turf cutting scheme applicants whose scheme is due to end this year, if the scheme will be extended; if not, if other compensation will be provided to these turbary right holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37611/25]

560. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is any plan to increase the rate of €289 maternity benefit, considering the rising cost of living, parenthood, and childcare, especially for families with multiple children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37202/25]