106. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Defence if she will outline her Department’s work in collaboration with other Departments in the drafting of the National Cyber Security Bill 2024; and if she will consider integrating national cyber-security, both military and civilian, under one administrative umbrella. [70592/25]
133. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Defence the progression of the plans to re-enforce Ireland's defence mechanisms, particularly with reference to our preparations for the EU Council Presidency in 2026. [70593/25]
256. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the review of the mandatory retirement age for Bus Éireann drivers holding a D1 licence; if consideration is being given to raising the retirement age from 70 to 72 in light of ongoing driver shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71321/25]
299. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport the oversight procedures for ensuring Irish fishing vessels are seaworthy and safe; the bodies responsible for conducting inspections of sea vessels; the number of inspections conducted for each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71938/25]
408. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the work being carried out to promote market leading top of the line semiconductor manufacturing companies to begin manufacturing operations in Ireland; and the way in which the funding Ireland has or will receive under the EU Chips Act will be used to attract investment from these companies. [65954/25]
189. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to support the mental health and wellbeing of students in non-DEIS schools, particularly students who do not meet the criteria for special educational needs; and if she will consider expanding funding streams and staffing allocations to schools regardless of DEIS or DEIS plus status. [69898/25]
264. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if, in the light of decreases in funding for academic institutions in the United States, his Department has considered an initiative which can attract talent to Ireland’s universities through means such as creating new courses and projects. [67306/25]
118. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport the measures in place to ensure compliance with Irish insurance requirements for foreign-registered vehicles operating in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70565/25]
160. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of compliance checks carried out on foreign-registered vehicles in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70566/25]
168. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures in place to ensure compliance with Irish registration and taxation requirements for foreign-registered vehicles operating in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71484/25]
191. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the eligibility criteria for the school transport scheme for primary school pupils, particularly for those living approximately 4.8 km from their nearest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70541/25]
192. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will consider reviewing the school transport arrangements serving schools in County Louth (details supplied); if she will examine the feasibility of a coordinated transport system to reduce congestion and emissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70542/25]
194. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures being taken to address overcrowding and staffing challenges in schools in County Louth; if additional funding or resources are planned to support schools in high-demand areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [70562/25]
240. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Social Protection the supports and activation measures in place to enable and assist long-term welfare recipients to re-enter the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70561/25]
272. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of charges or penalties issued for non-compliance with registration, tax, or insurance requirements, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71509/25]
274. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has programmes in place to ensure effective communications and English language skills are taught to non-Irish fishermen in safety training; if his Department will consider implementing such a programme; the measures in place to ensure that safety protocols and training are understood by non-Irish workers; and if he w…
10. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Dundalk and Drogheda will be included in the Finance Act 2024 to ensure that the living cities initiative can commence in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57738/25]
60. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the future timeline for further reducing the exit tax on Irish-domiciled ETFs from the planned 38% to 33%, as recommended in the Funds Sector 2030 Review; and to provide an update on his Department's considerations for the removal of deemed disposal tax to encourage greater retail participation in diversified investment products. [64156/25]
55. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if, as a result of the introduction of auto-enrolment and the increase in the minimum wage that come into effect from January 2026, additional consideration and funding has been provided to all Departments responsible for community groups and/or organisations that rely on State funding, in response to these increases. […
262. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work being carried out to promote market leading top of the line semiconductor manufacturing companies to begin manufacturing operations in Ireland; and the way in which the funding Ireland has or will receive under the EU Chips Act will be used to attract investment from these companies. [68532/25]
386. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if following a recent report of illegal and substandard antibiotics being used in Brazilian beef imports, he will request a re-examination of the terms and conditions of the Mercusor trade deal to create a level playing field for Irish and European farmers. [68531/25]
520. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health when spinal muscular atrophy will be fully implemented as part of the newborn screening heel-prick programme; the timeline for the introduction of these screenings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67322/25]
141. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the tillage support scheme, as announced in Budget 2026. [66614/25]
151. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, in light of a recent report of illegal and substandard antibiotics being used in Brazilian beef imports, he will call for a re-examination of the terms and conditions of the Mercosur trade deal to create a level playing field for Irish farmers. [66613/25]
487. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health for an update in relation to the development of the new cardiovascular plan following the April 2025 publication of the National Review of Cardiac Services (NRCS); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66769/25]