John Paul O'Shea

435. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will expand the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme (TAMS), or introduce a dedicated grant aid measure, to support agricultural contractors in purchasing precision spot-spraying equipment and technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54574/26]

437. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the roll-out of the fuel income support scheme for the construction industry; when applications will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53635/26]

498. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the current non-EEA family reunification policy for healthcare assistants and home care assistants employed under the general employment permit system; if he will examine the impact of the current income thresholds, waiting periods and processing times on workers who remain separated from their spouses and children despite working and paying taxes in Ireland; if he will consider a more child-centred approach, greater flexibility in assessing family income and accommodation, and faster processing of applications involving minor children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52732/26]

635. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Irish law; when the relevant legislation is expected to be introduced and enacted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53579/26]

23. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the social farming scheme; the level of take up on the scheme to date throughout the country; if he intends expanding the scheme in 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52196/26]

25. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress being made in the forgotten farmer scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52195/26]

77. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide an update on the development of Doneraile House and grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52154/26]

78. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital funding that has been allocated, or is proposed to be allocated, for public infrastructure projects in Cork north west under the National Development Plan during 2026 and 2027; if he will outline the projects included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52155/26]

247. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if a current contract is in place in the HSE South for a company (details supplied); if so, the amount paid for this service by the HSE South since the contract began; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52224/26]

448. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide details of projects approved from the €650 million allocated to his Department to support improvements in water quality as part of the €3.15 billion of the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund (ICNF); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51106/26]

553. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of applicants, per county who are awaiting decisions under family reunification and other immigration permission schemes administered by Immigration Service Delivery; the average processing time for such applications; the steps being taken to reduce delays and improve customer service for applicants and their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51095/26]

614. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received, the number approved/awaiting decision under the latest targeted agricultural modernisation scheme (TAMS) application process, per county; the measures being taken to ensure timely payments to farmers undertaking capital investment projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51096/26]

615. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to assist sheep farmers in addressing the impact of rising costs and evolving environmental requirements; the uptake of each related such schemes for Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51097/26]

640. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the proposed establishment of a dedicated childcare agency; the current status of the proposal; the progress made to date; the expected timeline for its establishment; the functions and responsibilities the agency will have; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51107/26]

883. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of students from County Cork in receipt of SUSI maintenance grants in the 2025-2026 academic years; the average processing time for applications; the measures being taken to ensure timely grant payments to students at the beginning of the academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51104/26]

884. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of apprenticeship registrations in County Cork in each of the past three years, broken down by apprenticeship programme; the steps being taken to expand apprenticeship opportunities in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51105/26]

900. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 434 of 19 June 2025, if he will provide an update on the proposed Strategic Infrastructure Upgrade Fund (SIUF) project; whether the Stage 1 Report submitted by the ETB design team and reviewed by SOLAS has now been approved by his Department; whether the project has progressed to the next stage of the approval process; whether funding has been allocated to allow the project to proceed; the current estimated timeline for the completion of the design, planning, tender and construction phases; whether the proposed new outreach facility remains part of the approved project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51749/26]

97. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on engagement between his Department, Cork Education and Training Board and employers in Cork North-West regarding skills shortages in sectors including construction, healthcare, agrifood, manufacturing and renewable energy; the new initiatives planned for the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37625/26]

116. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the targeted investment that is being provided by his Department to expand further education, apprenticeship, and skills training capacity in Cork North-West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37626/26]

307. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health for an update on the delivery of the implementation plan in response to the report entitled 'The Use of Uro-gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedures'; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50054/26]

190. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider providing an additional stop on the 243 bus service at Roskeen, Lombardstown to improve access for people living in the Banteer and Castlemagner area, where there is ample room for parking and connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49111/26]

191. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if dedicated funding will be made available to support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of greenways in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49112/26]

826. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns raised by CORU registrants, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and higher education institutions regarding the proposed EU Common Training Framework for Physiotherapy; whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of the framework on patient safety, professional standards and physiotherapy regulation in Ireland; the engagement her Department has had with relevant stakeholders on this matter; whether she will consider seeking an opt-out should the framework be found to undermine current qualification recognition standards or patient protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49201/26]

960. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if his Department has examined the relationship between pub closures and rural decline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49684/26]

114. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if all local authorities are working off a national differential rent scheme; if not, the different schemes being operated currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47583/26]