Barry Ward
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Fine Gael · Dún Laoghaire · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 323 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 278 debate contributions
- 3,364 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Dún Laoghaire 2024-11-29 to present
- party Fine Gael 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-07-28 · to Health
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]
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2026-07-28 · to Health
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]
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2026-07-28 · to Health
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]
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2026-07-28 · to Health
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Defence
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Defence
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Climate
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Climate
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Climate
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Climate
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Climate
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Education
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Justice
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Justice
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]
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2026-07-16 · to Justice
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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2026-07-16 · 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]
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2026-07-14 · to Rural
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]
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2026-07-14 · to Rural
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]
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2026-07-14 · to Transport
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]
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2026-07-14 · to Transport
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]