Barry Ward

1904. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any procedure that would allow for a meeting between the relevant Department staff and the campaign group that are seeking State funded reimbursement of skyclarys for patients with Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19449/26]

1905. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; broken down by quantity, brand and a timeline for when the recall commenced and was completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19452/26]

1906. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula in Ireland in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19453/26]

1907. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any data held by her Department in relation to the total extent of recalls of baby formula at an EU level in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19454/26]

2272. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the lack of provision of online versions of course material in some college courses that are supported under SUSI, for prospective students with medical conditions that prevent them from attending in person classes; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/26]

2273. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied) with a medical condition that has been prevented them from pursuing a college course due to the lack of online options in the SUSI sponsored course; the actions he will take to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/26]

26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to larger disposable nicotine vaping devices, which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor that are becoming increasingly prevalent; her views on whether these devices will be covered under the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16473/26]

71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any research carried out in relation to international comparisons when drafting the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025, and in particular the United Kingdom with regards to their issues in banning larger disposable nicotine vaping devices which can deliver up to 25,000 puffs of nicotine vapor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16474/26]

185. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the tenant-in-situ scheme for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council; if he can commit to multiannual funding of this scheme; if allowances for the increased cost of housing in Dublin can be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16472/26]

248. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the provision of allocated housing for those that work in frontline public sector jobs including teachers, nurses and members of An Garda Síochána; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16471/26]

471. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the recommendations in the Disability Action Plan (2024-2026) in relation to the provision of 900 additional residential care places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17931/26]

472. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the position regarding the full implementation of the recommendations in the Disability Action Plan (2024-2026); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17932/26]

64. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any road safety initiatives or campaigns targeted specifically at people that drive for work; if he is concerned regarding the number of crashes and fatalities on Irish roads involving this cohort of people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17773/26]

65. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the national policy regarding protected cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; the way in which this is communicated to local authorities and reviewed thereafter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17775/26]

66. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the national policy regarding protected cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; the way in which this is communicated to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and reviewed thereafter and; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17776/26]

67. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the basis for his decision to not split up the RSA into two distinct agencies as set out in an independent review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/26]

68. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any ongoing review of the effectiveness of the RSA to promote and improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17779/26]

70. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to significant delays in a driving test centre (details supplied); the average wait time for a test at this location; the actions he will take to engage with the RSA to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17805/26]

71. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the average wait time for a Category B driving test in (details supplied); the way in which this compares to other test centres across the country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17806/26]

72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the adequacy of the management of the driving test system by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17808/26]

352. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to delays in processing and reporting of exam results in a third level university (details supplied); if he will engage with senior management to expedite this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/26]

353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to issues related to student registration delays in December 2025 in in a third level university (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with senior management to avoid this situation occurring again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17334/26]

198. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the position regarding the reopening of applications under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16470/26]

228. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to staffing shortages in an Irish embassy (details supplied); the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17005/26]

293. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding his engagement with Donegal cancer flights in relation to the proposed alteration to the PSO contract regarding flights provided for between Donegal and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16430/26]