960. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any engagement she has had with the Irish suppliers of baby formula involved in the mass recall to ensure a minimal impact to families and infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7436/26]
961. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any communication campaign she is planning to offer reassurance to families in the wake of the mass recall of baby formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7437/26]
962. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to concerns related to the supply of baby formula in Ireland in the wake of the mass recall of baby formula worldwide (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7438/26]
963. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health her views on the impact that the mass recall of baby formula worldwide (details supplied) has had on the confidence of families that use these products; the actions she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7439/26]
1039. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the timeline for the recall of baby formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7728/26]
1040. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the way in which the initial confirmation from the FSAI that the baby formula involved in the mass recall (details supplied) was established to be incorrect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7729/26]
1041. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the engagement she is having with the FSAI in relation to the mass recall of baby formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7730/26]
1042. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the procedure whereby the recall of baby formula was communicated to parents, media outlets and other relevant organisations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7731/26]
1043. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the engagement she has had with the Irish suppliers of baby formula (details supplied) involved in the mass recall to ensure a minimal impact of families and infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7732/26]
1044. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any communication campaign she is planning to offer reassurance to families in the wake of the mass recall of baby formula (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7733/26]
1142. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to cases related to the fair deal scheme (details supplied); her views on how best for people in these circumstances to proceed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8384/26]
1157. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the full membership of the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8520/26]
1158. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the full terms of reference of the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8521/26]
1159. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of times that the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group has met; when these meetings took place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8522/26]
1160. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the timeline for when the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group will report to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8523/26]
1161. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health when she proposes to meet with the Alcohol Act Technical Evaluation Group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8524/26]
14. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the increase in funding for animal welfare groups as committed to in the programme for Government; if multi-annual funding can be considered to allow for longer-term planning by these groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6000/26]
18. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the Animal Welfare Strategy 2026 – 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5999/26]
Barry Ward
Written
29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
122. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on the merits of creating a student finance model that would provide interest free loans to students that do not qualify for SUSI grants, to support the associated costs of attending third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5997/26]
Barry Ward
Written
29 Jan 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
139. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the actions he is taking to ensure that every third level campus and coursework requirements are fully accessible for any student or staff member with a disability to prevent any barrier to education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5996/26]
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) in relation to the welfare of persons in Irish prisons; the actions he will take to address the issues highlighted in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7248/26]
354. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he will take to engage with the Irish Prison Service in relation to the welfare of persons in Irish prisons, in particular following a report published in relation to self-harm in the prison system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7249/26]
356. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the case of a prisoner (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that this person is provided a suitable diet to accommodate their diagnosed medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7301/26]
357. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that are in place to facilitate dietary restrictions in prisons on the basis of diagnosed medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/26]
358. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that are in place to facilitate dietary restrictions in prisons on the basis of religion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7303/26]