Tom Brabazon

1896. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline, in the context of Budget 2026, whether the proposed additional investment in childcare will be directed solely towards core funding for providers or whether it will also include an increase to the standard national childcare scheme subsidy rate, currently set at €2.14 per hour; and if he will clarify whether consideration is being given to introducing alternative forms of support, such as tax relief or other schemes, for parents who do not qualify for means-tested subsidies. [44968/25]

2215. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health to provide details of the referral process to join a rehab gym (details supplied); the number of persons on the waiting list to join this gym following referral and the number of gym sessions permitted following being referred to this gym. [45138/25]

2282. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned investment in sustainable childcare infrastructure in Budget 2025, both at national and local level. [41159/25]

2283. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will provide a breakdown of funding allocated for new or expanded early years services in the Dublin 3, 5, 9, 13 and 17 areas. [41160/25]

2284. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to support the financial viability of community-based childcare providers facing rising operational costs. [41161/25]

2285. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions her Department is taking to improve pay and working conditions in the childcare sector to address recruitment and retention issues. [41162/25]

2286. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans in place to expand access to crèche and after-school services in the Dublin 3, 5, 9, 13 and 17 areas. [41163/25]

2287. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the new supports being considered to help working families access affordable childcare while balancing employment responsibilities. [41164/25]

2288. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the national childcare scheme is being reviewed to better support lower and middle income families who struggle with the cost of childcare. [41165/25]

2289. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the interdepartmental work being done with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to support flexible childcare arrangements for working parents. [41166/25]

529. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Health the mechanisms in place within her Department to ensure the meaningful engagement of older people in the development, formulation, and evaluation of policies that directly or indirectly affect them; and the steps her Department has taken in the past 12 months to consult with organisations representing older people or with older people directly as part of its policy development process. [40295/25]

369. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering changes to the capital acquisitions tax which childless adults pay. [39553/25]

824. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the operational requirements for childcare providers under the National Care Scheme in relation to the tracking of funder hours, particularly in cases where a child is occasionally collected earlier than their approved hours; if she will clarify how childcare providers are expected to monitor and record daily attendance in line with NCS funded hours; if allowances or flexibility are provided for parents who collect their children slightly earlier than scheduled on an occasional basis due to changes in work commitments; and if the NCS applies a reasonable margin of discretion before raising concerns or taking action where actual attendance differs slightly from the approved hours. [39315/25]

1015. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if SOLAS is in receipt of sufficient funding from the State to ensure adult education teachers can retain employment and do not lose hours and that adult learners access to education is not impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38793/25]

46. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the EU review of the EU-Israel association agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38058/25]

84. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the engagement his Department has had with Foras na Gaeilge to ensure the group has long-term funding into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38163/25]

251. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport the additional measures his Department plans to implement to prevent misuse of e-scooters, including speeding and driving on footpaths. [37209/25]

354. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the timeline for the implementation of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025; if the Minister will confirm when this legislation will be enacted; and if he will confirm that the necessary measures are being taken to ensure there are no delays to the Bill's enactment. [37853/25]

5. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions his Department is taking to provide additional prison places to meet current and future demand. [36720/25]

291. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to increase the number of civilian staff in An Garda Síochána in the Dublin metropolitan region. [36736/25]

330. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the actions his Department is taking to ensure individuals who are not computer literate are able to make an application for enduring powers of attorney. [36735/25]

63. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering increasing the maximum property purchase price under the help-to-buy scheme. [36552/25]

64. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering expanding the help to buy scheme to include second hand homes. [36555/25]

65. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Finance if he is considering introducing a tax credit for first-time buyers to assist with legal, survey and valuation costs. [36556/25]

73. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW will put out a contract for the provision of mobile tea, coffee and light refreshments service at Casino Marino, Dublin 3, in time for the 2026 season. [36504/25]