39. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the funding shortfall for a charity (details supplied); if he could outline any funding options available to them to ensure that they can remain in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67855/25]
40. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will engage with a charity (details supplied) in relation to the long-term funding of their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67858/25]
59. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to address accusations of price inflation by Irish airlines in relation to flights to the destinations of the Irish national football team games in 2025 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67287/25]
116. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to engage with Irish airlines that engage in significant price hikes for flights to locations of international events including European fixtures for teams from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67712/25]
125. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding engagement he has had with the taxi industry in relation to concerns related to fixed fairs for a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67884/25]
197. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67969/25]
198. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67970/25]
199. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with an association (details supplied) that seeks to encourage businesses to pass on the planned VAT rate reduction to customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67971/25]
253. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if it is permissible for a public school to require a monetary payment deposit to maintain an application open for the school; if this has been communicated to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67651/25]
376. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 502 of 18 November 2025, the advice she would give to a teacher who has moved schools in the past 12-months but, due to their child’s illness, are forced to temporarily leave work and cannot qualify for carer’s allowance. [67757/25]
380. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to concerns of various NGOs and charities supporting elderly people in relation to the negative impact that the most recent budget had on elderly people that rely on state supports including the state pension and fuel allowance; the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the merits of creating legislation that would limit the ability of professional photographers to take photos at funerals; if any research has been carried out by his Department in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67366/25]
413. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the campaign of an organisation (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with this group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67720/25]
500. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 12 November 2025, if she will provide a copy of the independent external review of the draft Childminding Regulations which was carried out by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67974/25]
517. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for the addition of spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test for newborn babies; the actions she is taking to ensure no further delays to its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67289/25]
9. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations ongoing in relation to Ireland’s forthcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66737/25]
58. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) in Hungary; the actions she will take to ensure that this situation is raised at an EU level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66738/25]
276. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any initiatives are being considered to promote hybrid work practices in private businesses in the context of worsening traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66787/25]
307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the leaving certificate applied programme for deaf and hard of hearing students (details supplied); and the actions she will take to address these concerns to ensure equity and fairness for all students taking this programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66918/25]
308. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on the merits of carrying out a review of the existing leaving certificate applied (LCA) programme to ensure it is inclusive for all students including deaf and hard of hearing students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66919/25]
309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with deaf and hard of hearing students and an organisation (details supplied) to develop fair and inclusive approaches to the leaving certificate applied (LCA) programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66920/25]
396. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing case (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that payment is sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66834/25]
419. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the Humanitarian Admissions Programme; if his attention has been drawn to the application under this programme (details supplied); the best course of action the family can take to support their family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66791/25]
421. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to protests related to delays in family reunification applications (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this system is fair, equitable and operates as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66826/25]
110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the provisions of the commuter ticket incentive in order to not disadvantage commuters who are just outside the band; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66410/25]