Ivana Bacik

385. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the increased costs associated with charger electric vehicles. [55437/26]

386. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to develop a network of mobility hubs in all major towns with bus/ rail connectivity, EV charging, pay as you go bike and car hire to facilitate multi-modal journeys; the progress to achieve electric vehicle targets by 2030; if he will report on his engagements with local authorities and ESB Networks in respect of the need to increase the provision of on-street electric chargers especially for communities without front gardens or off-street parking since April 2026, including a schedule of meetings; the issues discussed at each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55438/26]

699. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 June 2026, if he will make a statement on matters raised. [55439/26]

12. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister. [51515/26]

236. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 1 July 2026, in relation to Circular 16/2023: Civil Service Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy and Supports (details supplied), his views on the matters raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/26]

237. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will clarify if sanction was given by his Department for a deal balloted in 2025 (details supplied). [53371/26]

244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on the need to approve a new board for Kilmainham Gaol, or to re-establish the outgoing board so that work with the Gaol can continue effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53673/26]

372. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to support the night-time economy; the progress made to date; the timeline for implementations of all such measures in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53370/26]

588. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount paid in criminal legal aid fees in the District Court in each year from 2015 to 2025; the number of cases handled in each of those years; to provide for each year the increase due to fee changes resulting from the reversal of FEMPI cuts, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53672/26]

123. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the omission of persons with disabilities from the draft United Nations Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity; if she will make submissions to ensure their inclusion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51845/26]

419. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on his plans to support the night-time economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51597/26]

577. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, in line with the recommendation of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to Ireland in July 2025, in which it recommended the establishment of open prisons for women (details supplied), the Government has plans to establish an open prison for women, similar to Shelton Abbey and Loughan House; and if no such plans exist, to provide an explanation for this decision and how it aligns with Ireland's human rights obligations. [51405/26]

836. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the adequacy of diagnostic equipment in maternity hospitals; and the quality of imaging, in particular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51598/26]

837. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health her plans to ensure adequate healthcare for persons in disadvantage; and her plans to expand the Inclusion Health programme between the Mater and St. James’s Hospitals, Dublin. [51599/26]

839. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health when section 226 of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024 will be commenced. [51602/26]

252. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 1694 and 1695 of 9 June 2026, the “exceptional circumstances” referred to where an employer may consider it appropriate to request supporting documentation; if guidance is or will be provided; and her plans to ensure that the spirit of the Act underpins employers’ dealings with employees seeking leave to access supports. [50161/26]

100. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the current EU allocation under the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the AgoraEU programme, specifically in the context of ensuring civil society, independent journalism and culture safeguarding European democracy; and if Ireland will be seeking an increase in this allocation during the MFF negotiation process. [48926/26]

115. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to confirm that when satisfying the CETA, the State proposes to enter a reservation consistent with the new Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49834/26]

415. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to ensure the inclusion of persons who are nonverbal in redress schemes run by her Department and intended to compensate and give justice to survivors of institutional abuse. [49777/26]

438. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the next tranche of Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund funding will be available; his views on the case for a new lido or public outdoor swimming amenity for Dublin City at George’s Dock in accordance with the proposals from a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48927/26]

626. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on his plans for alcohol licensing reform to support the nighttime economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49835/26]

20. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on water quality will next meet. [47750/26]

562. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions No’s. 635, 636, 637, 638, 639 and 640 of 6 May 2026, with respect to the review of 350,000 District Court cases which took place between 2022 and 2023, if his Department collated or maintains data on the reasons for adjournment or the demographics of accused persons in the cases assessed, and the persons' ages, in particular; the methodology used to analyse and weight the reasons for adjournment as part of the review; the proportion of adjournments; the reasons for which, were in whole or in part statutorily required; the reasons for adjournments in the period studied, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47819/26]

921. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the signing of new public contracts with a firm (details supplied). [47294/26]

137. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to conduct a feasibility study in respect of a metro for Dublin South West; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46018/26]