241. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide guidance to the parents of a child with additional needs who is experiencing difficulties in their current school placement (details supplied); the options open to the parents to engage with the school in the best interests of the child; and the school's responsibility and duty of care in such a case. [66368/26]
272. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the rationale of the 30 September date for pupil enrolments in determining teacher allocations for schools; if the date will be reviewed, given enrolment of pupils does not cease on that date, and given the consequences of decreased allocations for schools such as amalgamated classes of over 30 pupils. [66600/26]
281. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to PQ 63760/26 of 7 September 2026; if ongoing local development, lack of capacity in surrounding local schools and the unique experience of the school regarding enrolments will be considered in relation to teacher allocation, given the determining factors are restrictive and do not take into account local needs or the unique circumstances of…
290. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on new build and refurbishment works for a school (details supplied); if her Department's review is complete; and if this project will be prioritised given works have been delayed for over a decade and are desperately needed. [66807/26]
298. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which schools engage with CAMHS and other relevant professionals when a child with additional needs is experiencing significant emotional distress and difficulty accessing school; and if there is guidance around facilitating an interagency approach in such circumstances. [66905/26]
322. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide guidance for the parent of a child with specific medical needs who is having difficulty attending school due to issues with care (details supplied); the responsibility of the school in this circumstance; and the further supports can be put in place to ensure the child is allowed to attend school safely on a full time basis, as is …
342. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is aware that local authorities are only providing tenant moves from the private rental sector, and signing first time social housing tenancy agreements two weeks to move into their council property and two weeks HAP from the date the social housing tenancy is signed for, despite the fact that the Residential tenancies A…
343. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to state whether any guidance or policy is provided by his Department to local authorities dealing with tenancy arrangements and terminations for tenants who have received custodial jail sentences. [66391/26]
359. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has provided any guidance or instructions to local authorities regarding the financial contribution scheme for age-friendly rightsizing. [66959/26]
255. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide detailed reasoning for the announced increase to public transport fares from January 2027; if any engagement has taken place between the NTA and his Department regarding how increased fares could be avoided; and if the increase will be reviewed. [65045/26]
1027. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality given the significant changes to AIM Level 7, the transitional arrangements in place immediately for families and providers who planned for the 2026-2027 year based on the previous rules; if any assessment has been done regarding the best interests of children in this circumstance; and if a review will be undertaken. [64746/26]
1246. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health for an update on an application for pricing and reimbursement (details supplied); if engagement with clinicians, patient organisations and other stakeholders has taken place, or is intended; and if timely access to this drug will be ensured for those who require it. [64800/26]
1254. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a case (details supplied); if there is a comprehensive explanation for the significant delay in emergency service availability to the child following the accident; and what, if any, efforts are ongoing to ensure such delays do not occur in the future. [64834/26]
1283. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the long-awaited GP service at the new Adamstown Primary Care Centre; given HSE assurances advised a GP service would operate from here by June 2026 and this has not happened. [64959/26]
1425. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has tested the way in which major AI chatbots respond to Ireland-specific questions about unintended pregnancy and abortion; whether users are directed to accurate information, including the HSE’s My Options service; whether she will arrange such testing if none has been undertaken; and if she will publish the findings. [65529/…
539. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport for an update on his Department’s development of a grant based scheme for disabled drivers and disabled passengers; if such work is being prioritised; if there is a timeline available for the completion of the proposal; when it is likely a new scheme will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63025/26]
704. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if VAT is payable by local authorities or approved housing bodies purchasing land for the delivery of social housing. [60146/26]
851. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide a list of all housing related tax expenditures for buyers, renters, landlords and developers and to provide the annual expenditure for each expenditure from 2020 to 2025 and the individual allocations for 2026, in tabular form. [63739/26]
491. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport in relation to Directive (EU) 2020/61 and the subsequent S.I. No. 467/2013 - Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2013, if he is aware of a cohort of drivers who cannot obtain a withdrawal of Restriction 78 from their licence despite qualification and proven competency in driving heavy vehicles larger than buses; if this is the co…
492. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide clarity regarding the driving licence of a person (details supplied) seeking the withdrawal of a restriction 78; if the matter is being reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56929/26]
504. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to outline the correct pathway through which individuals can submit complaints regarding changes to flight paths, frequency, and noise pollution relating to an airport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57113/26]
537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update specifically regarding funding for DART+ South-West; if financial support is being sought or considered with a view to delivering the project earlier than 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57773/26]
1022. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the sectors targeted with the €300 million Irish state aid scheme for temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies approved by the European Commission on 16 July 2026 (details supplied). [56994/26]
1194. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth to consider and reply to correspondence outlining concerns regarding Teaching Council registration for Irish teachers returning from abroad (details supplied). [55898/26]
1243. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will commit to ensuring the developing teacher post remains allocated for a school (details supplied) given the school’s unique circumstances and to avoid an increased pupil to teacher ratio at a time when lower ratios are intended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56487/26]