Darren O'Rourke

1764. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when a person is entitled to avail of the treatment abroad scheme for treatment in a private hospital. [58339/25]

1952. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health when she expects that spinal muscular atrophy will be included in the heelprick test, given this was a commitment of the Government in 2023. [59348/25]

2092. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review staff to pupil ratios in Youthreach facilities across the State, as in many cases the staff to pupil ratio exceeds the health and safety and child protection guidelines; and the funding that has been provided in Budget 2026 to provide additional staff at these centres. [57720/25]

2093. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he believes that the 225-day calendar poses serious industrial relations risks due to long standing disparities in contracts, entitlements and workload between Youthreach staff and their post primary counterparts. [57721/25]

2094. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he believes that the 225-day calendar poses serious industrial relations risks due to long standing disparities in contracts, entitlements and workload between Youthreach staff and their post primary counterparts. [57722/25]

2095. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he is taking to provide a guaranteed routine for neurodivergent learners in Youthreach, particularly when routine is looser during the summer months. [57723/25]

2096. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if rather than enforcing the full programme during the summer months, he would consider if this time could be used more strategically to allocate resources where they have the greatest impact, such as optional targeted supports for high-needs learners in Youthreach centres. [57724/25]

2097. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason some Youthreach centres remain open during midterm breaks and summer, while others close; and the measures he is taking to ensure that all Youthreach centres have a uniformed approach to opening and closing days. [57725/25]

2150. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on discussions regarding the alignment of the Youthreach calendar year with the second level calendar year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59774/25]

182. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of children which are waiting for public orthodontic treatment in County Meath; and the number of children who require braces to date. [57499/25]

183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the number of public orthodontists which are available for County Meath; and the measures she is taking to increase this number. [57500/25]

184. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if the public orthodontist in County Meath only caters to persons on the list from 2021 for braces; and the year she would expect a person to receive braces if they joined the list in 2025. [57501/25]

7. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [51668/25]

20. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his participation in meetings of the coalition of the willing in support of Ukraine. [51669/25]

29. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Justice, Migration and Social Affairs will next meet. [51670/25]

241. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to carry out an audit of public transport services in the Laytown–Bettystown district. [56515/25]

242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to improve accessibility to public transport services such as busses and train services in Laytown/Bettystown. [56516/25]

344. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 5 November 2024 and No. 427 of 10 June 2025, the progress made on the provision of a planned new Garda station in Laytown, County Meath; if he will provide a detailed update the development of a business case; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56868/25]

374. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that school bus escorts were paid from the moment they began their working day and now they are not being paid until the moment a child gets on the bus despite many escorts being on the bus for up to an hour before hand; and if she will engage with the ETBs to resolve this issue. [56501/25]

399. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the mainstream class teacher grant, which encompasses a furniture and ICT grant, has not been paid to schools yet, despite commitments that this would be paid on 8 September 2025; and the measures being taken to ensure schools are paid this grant as quickly as possible. [56969/25]

400. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason her Department has not contacted schools regarding the mainstream class teacher grant since 2 September 2025; if she will make contact to eligible schools informing them of any delays in payment; and measures being taken to ensure payment is made as quickly as possible. [56970/25]

441. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide the Abridged Estimates Volume for Budget 2026 for Vote number 26, including the provisional sub head and programme level allocations. [57422/25]

561. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a general overview of the current average processing times for naturalisation applications; the specific measures being taken by the Department to address backlogs and delays, particularly for long-term residents with established family and professional ties in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56572/25]

27. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to outline his investment plan for research in the area of artificial intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54274/25]

67. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on a new building for college (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54273/25]