394. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to review the operation of the cost-rental scheme for tenants who suffer catastrophic, life-changing injuries after entering the scheme; the reason there is no legislative provision or policy within the cost-rental scheme to protect tenants whose circumstances change due to permanent disability or catastrophic injury…
395. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he intends to review existing housing policy to ensure that people who become permanently disabled are not left trapped in unsuitable accommodation because of current housing schemes (details supplied) and the lack of flexibility to respond to life-changing circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52807…
516. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of the Turkish Association Agreement; if the provisions of this apply to all Turkish citizens in the State; if a person has a stamp 4 or a critical skills visa which takes precedence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52809/26]
523. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the most recent numbers available for persons in receipt of a disability-contingent payment, both those in work and out of work; the percentage of this group that are in receipt of disability allowance, invalidity pension, blind pension and partial capacity benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51364/26]
350. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated of the first year and full year cost of a €10 increase to payments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50462/26]
182. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if the new battery operated trains on the northern commuter line will be fully accessible for power assisted wheel chairs and manually operated wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49008/26]
183. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if the new battery operated trains for the northern commuter line have been tested by wheelchair users; if not, whether there will be an opportunity for wheelchair users to test the accessibility of the trains prior to their deployment into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49009/26]
339. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 820 of 4 November 2025, if officials from her Department will examine the situation referenced in person as this continues to be regarded by the users of the bus service as an unsafe practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49006/26]
385. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school's (details supplied) application to retain their 11th mainstream teacher remains unresolved more than a month after submission; whether she has fully considered the impact of these staffing reductions on class sizes and educational provision; the options which exist to prevent classes of over 30 pupils in the school in Septembe…
436. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide a list of commercial broadband providers who are providing broadband in the Fingal west area; the specific area each is operating in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48907/26]
437. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the timeline for the provision of high speed broadband to all areas of Fingal west by commercial operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48908/26]
514. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if an investigation can be conducted of the situation regarding pyrite remediation in Lusk impacting four houses (details supplied); the reason expensive core drill tests can be required in order to obtain category A certs when pyrite tests and BCA reports have already concluded the building is up to standard; and if he will mak…
254. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the September 2026 deadline for the annual approval of the prospectus for Israeli war bonds. [48430/26]
167. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe from the submission of an application for an SPSV license to the granting of the license; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47060/26]
422. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that the cost of doing the initial pyrite assessment for a homeowner is currently €3000 which is not refundable, if the home is not entered into the remediation scheme; his views on whether that this is unaffordable for many households; if he is aware of supports in place to assist with the cost where a homeowner …
466. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the options available when a person cannot afford the necessary GP fees to fulfil criteria for a form of housing assistance when the person does not qualify for a medical card or GP-visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47658/26]
483. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he would consider extending the domiciliary care allowance to those aged 16 and over in the case of type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47048/26]
494. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available when a person cannot afford the necessary GP fees to fulfil criteria for a given social welfare payment when the person does not qualify for a medical card or GP-visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47657/26]
606. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that parents are charged for creche fees at Band F, based on the assessment that the creche is open for 55 hours per week, even though some parents only use the creche for 44 hours per week (over 5 days); if she can confirm if parents should pay the lower rate (Band E) where they use the creche for 44 hours per week (…
1. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to address the high rates of domiciliary care allowance, DCA, appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46280/26]
3. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans to address barriers - administrative, financial and others - to accessing social welfare payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46287/26]
19. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has given consideration to review and/or increase supports for self-employed people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46284/26]
29. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has given consideration to the difficulties faced by renters accessing the emergency response payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46283/26]
44. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on a pilot of the Hot School Meals Programme to be administered by Meals on Wheels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46282/26]
98. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the plans to address rising rates of food poverty, particularly in relation to the continuation of lunch and breakfast programs for school-aged children through the summer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46281/26]