839. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the protocols in place for residents who are expelled from a facility (details supplied) that provides accommodation for people seeking international protection; if these residents are brought anywhere or linked in with any services; if his Department is notified that this has occurred; his Department’s response to these situations; and …
101. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on special education provision in Dublin mid-west, including new builds and extensions in mainstream settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27575/26]
115. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the early intervention supports in place for children with dyslexia in classroom settings; when they will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27574/26]
133. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for assessment of needs in Dublin Mid-West; the average waiting times for assessments in the area; the steps being taken to reduce waiting times [29175/26]
399. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant homes in the State that are valued at more than one million euro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29277/26]
209. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if she will advise on the CORU registration adaptation requirements for individuals who have moved to the State (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28798/26]
8. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the progress his Department is making in tackling child poverty. [26737/26]
257. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in the context of rising costs and higher prices hitting households, the surplus that the State will run in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26739/26]
313. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps his Department is taking to tackle the cost of car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26738/26]
348. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department are considering introducing a disposable cup levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28501/26]
433. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to explain, by reference to the residual tax ceiling requirement under article 110 TFEU as interpreted by decades of CJEU judgements including case C-349/22 which specifically states in its conclusion that new taxes that result in a higher tax charge than the residual tax incorporated in similar cars is prohibited; the way in which the Revenue Commissi…
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25. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding investment in critical infrastructure in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27573/26]
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82. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the infrastructure projects currently being undertaken in Dublin mid-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27572/26]
106. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the steps his Department is taking to tackle price gouging by energy retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27564/26]
138. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment for an update on the Energy Affordability Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27565/26]
29. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [26736/26]
81. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on EU and International Affairs will next meet. [16813/26]
98. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [16812/26]
133. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [22116/26]
665. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport when the new driving test centre in Sandyford will be opened; when learner drivers can apply for a test at this centre; the reason for the delay in opening this test centre; the number of driving testers that will be based in the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24334/26]
690. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to outline the types of vehicles/drivers that have permission to use bus lanes; if this will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24836/26]
754. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there will be an increase in Leap card fares; if so, the amount of the increase; when this will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25653/26]
755. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to include bus drivers and heavy machinery mechanics on the critical skills list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25654/26]
756. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to update the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets as it is currently 12 years since the last update; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25655/26]
757. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Lucan Luas project; when this will be delivered; the funding commitments that have been made for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25657/26]