244. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a school (details supplied) will lose an SNA from September 2026; the steps being taken to ensure this does not happen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73159/25]
833. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71846/25]
851. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to her recent announcement concerning the assessment of need process,to provide clarity on how children will be guaranteed access to interventions that depend on a full diagnostic assessment. [72206/25]
852. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to your recent announcement concerning the assessment of need process can you please provide full details and impact assessments of the proposed changes. [72207/25]
853. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to your recent announcement concerning the assessment of need process, can you engage in open consultation with stakeholders, including parents and advocacy groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72208/25]
854. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to your recent announcement concerning the assessment of need process, can you ensure that any revised model maintains children’s legal rights under the Disability Act 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72209/25]
855. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to your recent announcement concerning the assessment of need process, can you prioritise adequate staffing and funding, so the system can meet demand without lowering standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72210/25]
569. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Social Protection if a condition (details supplied) would qualify a person for a blind pension. [70053/25]
848. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [69051/25]
548. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the delivery of the actions under Our Rural Future, relevant to rural towns and villages; and to outline which commitments remain outstanding and the way in which his Department plans to accelerate progress in areas facing depopulation, weak public transport links, and declining local services. [685…
549. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the steps he is taking to strengthen the capacity of the Charities Regulator, in particular to support smaller volunteer-led charities and community groups who are struggling with governance and compliance obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68541/25]
114. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when a position (details supplied) will be filled; if filling the position will delay the progress of flood relief in East Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68406/25]
335. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to consult with Met Éireann to resolve internal conflicts around responsibility to alert the public to potential flood risks and to set up an effective, efficient and clear, publicly available flood forecasting system to allow people in high risk flood zones to take steps to protect their properties and families to the best of their…
464. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a feasibility study of the development works proposed for Kilkenny greyhound stadium was carried out and submitted to his Department prior to the granting of one million euros of taxpayer’s money to the private owners of this stadium in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67781/25]
465. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if Rásaíocht Con Éireann carried out an investigation into complaints of animal cruelty at a licensed kennel in the west of Ireland (details supplied), if an investigation has been carried out; if his Department has received the results, if so, the outcome of this investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67782/25]
493. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason a service (details supplied) is being closed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67815/25]
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406. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on securing a consultant to perform the assessment of the flood mitigations for a location (details supplied) along with others impacted by the River Dower in the locality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65060/25]
657. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health the urgent need for improved facilities and additional space for the rheumatology outpatient department in CUH; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65049/25]
367. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health when the new build at Midleton Community Hospital will be open; if it will be fully staffed from the opening day; if she will provide the opening date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64342/25]
1088. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health to confirm if a community mental health group (details supplied) is eligible for State funding; and if it will be considered for a grant from the HSE. [63456/25]
1151. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health to commit to a full national inquiry into paediatric disability services, including orthopaedics, neurology, therapy services, equipment provision, overseas referrals and community services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64008/25]
259. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) will be given permission to establish a special class within their school to support children with additional learning needs in their community. [62359/25]
342. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport regarding the new regulations for drivers on learner permits for longer than four years and who will have to take a driving test before they can renew their permit, if there will be a cost for this test; and if so, the amount. [61863/25]
544. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a school (details supplied) for safety works under the climate action summer works scheme; and when they will receive a decision on their application. [61858/25]
552. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) will be granted an additional autism class for 2026-2027. [62027/25]