22. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports provided at a local level in community centres targeted at addressing social exclusion; if he will consider increasing funding in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52702/26]
26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding any work ongoing within his Department to support Mná Tí and other accommodation providers to ensure that there is sufficient accommodation available for secondary school students to attend Gaeltacht summer colleges courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52701/26]
150. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he is taking to ensure that all public transport is fully accessible for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53190/26]
151. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he has had with Irish Rail in relation to improving accessibility on all train and DART services for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53191/26]
152. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to accessibility on DART services (details supplied); the actions he will take to address cases of this nature; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53192/26]
254. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occur…
255. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occur…
315. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to a reduction in SET allocation for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53187/26]
316. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding an appeals mechanism available to a school (details supplied) in relation to a reduction in SET allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53188/26]
317. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the way in which SET allocations are assigned to primary schools; the mechanism in place behind that calculation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53189/26]
366. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions his Department is taking to ensure that ComReg has adequate powers in relation to redress for consumers, particularly vulnerable citizens, in cases where their telecommunications providers fail to provide services as contracted or do not comply with statutory obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/2…
577. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of operators within the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53554/26]
578. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding any engagement his Department has had with the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/26]
579. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will consider facilitating a discussion forum with representatives from the English language school sector in relation to the delays in processing visa applications for prospective students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53556/26]
690. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding any review that is being carried out into the parental leave system to ensure that it is as beneficial as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53550/26]
691. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on the merits of amending the parental leave system to allow for greater time for parents of twins or other multiple births that would allow for greater supports to account for the additional challenges that these families face; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53552/26]
20. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to address the reported imminent crisis in the horticultural sector linked to uncertainty over peat supply and regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51542/26]
71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department has taken in relation to engagement with Chinese authorities regarding access for Irish beef exports, following restrictions linked to bluetongue concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51541/26]
Barry Ward
Written
7 Jul 2026 · to Public Expenditure
5. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to explain the apparent reluctance to adequately fund the Department of Education and Youth, particularly in view of the Government’s stated commitment to prioritising education; the reason there is currently a €500 million shortfall in education funding; the way in which this aligns with ongoing s…
19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps Ireland is taking to ensure that the European Union is institutionally and financially prepared for future enlargement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50239/26]
Barry Ward
Written
2 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
108. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for an update on the measures being taken to increase the supply of affordable student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50242/26]
Barry Ward
Written
2 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
119. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to provide an update on the status of each of college of future FET projects proposed throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50243/26]
19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the steps that are being taken to increase An Garda Síochána numbers and visibility in communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49853/26]
44. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports that are available to young people in Dún Laoghaire to prevent involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49852/26]
498. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he expects to conclude the ratification of the proposed Exempted Development Regulations for Residential Dwellings by the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49445/26]