Eamon Scanlon

490. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to formally establish the Sligo-Leitrim autism support service on a permanent basis, given that the current pilot is due to conclude in March 2026; to provide sustained funding for a minimum of two autism support officers for the Sligo-Leitrim area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5148/26]

517. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the status of plans for Sligo Airport to become the base for the new HEMS helicopter, given the vital importance of this service to the region following the departure of the S-92 and the AW189; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5151/26]

552. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update regarding construction of student units at Atlantic Technological University (Sligo Campus); when it is expected that the first units will be available for students to take up residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5333/26]

445. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations; when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; if so, the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3884/26]

447. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential negative impact of the proposed short-term letting regulations on rural tourism, local employment, and overall tourism capacity, given that short-term lets represent a significant proportion of available tourist beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4402/26]

465. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to address concerns regarding the proposed short-term rental regulations, specifically when clarity will issue on the requirement for hosts to register with Bord Fáilte; the details of what this registration will involve; whether an annual fee will apply; the amount; whether properties will be subject to inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3882/26]

586. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update regarding the allocation of two special ASD classes in a school (details supplied) which were sanctioned in October 2023 by the NCSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4480/26]

116. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the current pricing structure for public electric vehicle (EV) charging, including the reason ESB public chargers are charging approximately €0.66 per kWh, which is almost double the cost of peak-rate home electricity and more than triple the off-peak rate available to smart-metre customer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72812/25]

135. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport if he will approve an urgent increase in funding for the community involvement scheme for Leitrim County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1457/26]

239. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the regulation and oversight of public EV charging providers, in light of concerns that current tariffs bring EV running costs close to those of petrol vehicles and risk undermining EV adoption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72813/25]

371. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department provides funding supports for independent artists who are invited to present their work at international conferences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3115/26]

63. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth when an urgently needed additional ASD class will be sanctioned for 2026-2027 in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2635/26]

2564. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the current average waiting time for access to home help supports in County Leitrim; the number of people presently on the waiting list; the factors contributing to these delays; the specific measures being taken to reduce waiting times, including efforts to increase staffing levels, fill vacant posts arising from retirements or departures, improve recruitment and retention, and ensure adequate resourcing of home support services in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2497/26]

24. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when funding will be allocated for the establishment of a community neurorehabilitation team in the north-west, in line with the Programme for Government commitment to complete the nationwide rollout of such teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72805/25]

55. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the establishment of an MS community worker in the Sligo–Leitrim area, which is currently the only region in the State without access to this community work service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72806/25]

418. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide a breakdown of the €69 million investment allocated to strengthen the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73295/25]

218. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason counties Sligo, Mayo, Donegal, Roscommon, Leitrim and Cavan have been excluded from the current NCSE recruitment drive for senior and staff grade occupational therapists and speech and language therapists for the National Educational Therapy Service in special schools, with a view to extending the service to special classes in mainstream schools; whether this is part of a phased roll out; when OTs and SLTs will be recruited for Sligo, Mayo, Donegal, Roscommon, Leitrim and Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72588/25]

276. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport to address the need for an increased allocation under the safety improvement schemes given the current funding level of €370,000 is insufficient to meet the safety needs of County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71775/25]

34. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 308 of 29 May 2025, for an update on the new Garda station in Tubbercurry, County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70750/25]

78. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which the new infrastructure plan will accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure in the border counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70623/25]

206. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the planned extension for a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim, which is ready to proceed to tender; the expected timeframe for the commencement of construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70840/25]

330. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the efforts being made to improve TETRA system coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69007/25]

384. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of an additional needs application from a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69065/25]

731. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding available for the upgrading of slaughterhouses and boning halls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69008/25]

1053. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Health the funding available from her Department to support small businesses in the provision and installation of defibrillators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70103/25]