3305. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations ongoing in relation to the approval for reimbursement status of a drug (details supplied), which is used as part of the wider treatment of some cancers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55769/26]
3306. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the action she will take to engage with the HSE to expedite delays in relation to the approval for reimbursement status of a drug (details supplied) which is used as part of the wider treatment of some cancers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55770/26]
3307. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will consider facilitating a meeting with a person diagnosed with cancer and their supporters in relation to adding a cancer treatment to the list of approved drugs for reimbursement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55771/26]
3308. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason that a drug used in the treatment of cancer (details supplied) is not available for reimbursement status for patients in Ireland in spite of its widespread use in the EU and approval for use by the European Medicines Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55772/26]
3309. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a detailed submission in relation to adding a cancer treatment to the list of approved drugs for reimbursement (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55773/26]
3355. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the campaign related to trans healthcare in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55904/26]
3356. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding engagement she has had with the organisers of a campaign related to trans healthcare in Ireland (details supplied) [55905/26]
3359. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); the steps she will take to ensure that they have access to the level of treatment required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56012/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any research carried out by her Department into the demand for new Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52704/26]
99. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any review ongoing within her Department into the provision of new Gaelscoileanna and Gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52703/26]
122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding any formal agreements in place with any other EU country and the UK to ensure that there are sufficient defence and security mechanisms in place during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52705/26]
156. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a significant cyber-attack on Department of Defence offices and institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52706/26]
207. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the research framework behind the drafting of the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54393/26]
208. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his views on the importance of seeking external expertise in drafting the Maritime Area Planning (Marine Protected Areas) (Amendment) Bill 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54394/26]
209. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any initiative that seeks to expedite the construction of offshore wind energy infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54395/26]
210. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding any further initiatives proposed by his Department to increase the support for offshore wind infrastructure in coastal communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54396/26]
211. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position regarding the number of planned offshore wind farms; the stages of progression that they are at in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54397/26]
299. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Barry Ward den Aire Oideachais agus Óige an ndearna a Roinn aon anailís dhaonra-bhunaithe a bhaineann go sonrach le héileamh ar oideachas lán-Ghaeilge, de réir an ghealltanais sa Chlár Rialtais Gaelscoileanna agus Gaelcholáistí a bhunú nuair a bhíonn éileamh ann agus chun tacú le tuismitheoirí a roghnaíonn oideachas lán-Ghaeilge dá bpáistí; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [47548/26]
310. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing salary dispute between her Department and a former teacher (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that this is resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54317/26]
311. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any appeals mechanism available for a former teacher (details supplied) in relation to an ongoing salary dispute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54318/26]
312. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will facilitate a meeting with a former teacher (details supplied) in relation to an ongoing salary dispute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54319/26]
392. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he is taking to ensure that all English language schools are adhering to their legal requirements including visa applications, student enrolments & attendance requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54289/26]
393. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the mechanisms and inspection protocols in place to ensure that that all English language schools are adhering to their legal requirements including visa applications, student enrolments and attendance requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54290/26]
394. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the repercussions for an English language school that is found not to be adhering to their legal requirements including visa applications, student enrolments and attendance requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54291/26]
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16 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
612. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to expand eligibility for student grants under the student grant scheme; whether consideration is being given to increasing the income thresholds and maintenance grant rates given the rising cost-of-living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47549/26]