John Clendennen

206. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if Ireland will pursue a formal exemption for short-term car rental operators in EU negotiations, recognising the sector’s distinct role in tourism and airport operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21321/26]

207. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Connecting Ireland route 826 which will service Mullingar, Kinnegad, Edenderry, Clonbullogue, Bracknagh, Portarlington, Monasterevin and Kildare Village; the expected commencement date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21322/26]

266. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the midlands will be considered as a location for potential investment as part of “Silicon Island; Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21304/26]

267. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the role he envisages for pubs in the delivery of the new National Tourism Policy Statement, including in terms of the commitment to development of food and drink tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21315/26]

268. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland’s position on the latest EU compromise proposal to ban lead shot in shotgun ammunition within three years; and to ask if his Department has fully considered the impact of this proposal on Ireland’s 100,000+ shotgun owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21317/26]

269. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of investigations undertaken, prosecutions initiated, and convictions secured under the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021 since its commencement, the number recorded in each year since the Act came into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21355/26]

270. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment which agencies have responsibility for enforcing the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021; the resources that have been allocated to enforcement of the Act; and whether any additional measures are being considered to strengthen enforcement. [21356/26]

271. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the enforcement actions that have been taken by the relevant authorities to address breaches of the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021, including the resale of tickets above face value on online platforms; and if he will outline the number of investigations which are currently underway. [21358/26]

272. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department has had with online ticket resale platforms regarding compliance with the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021, particularly in relation to the resale of tickets above face value for major sporting and cultural events. [21360/26]

273. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the Government has conducted, or plans to conduct, a review of the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021 to assess its effectiveness in preventing ticket touting; and if he will outline any proposals to strengthen the legislation. [21362/26]

296. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the SNA review as carried out by the NCSE for (details supplied) prior to the announced pause; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21307/26]

297. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the roll out of the education therapy services especially in County Offaly, as detailed in the Department’s press release of 6 February 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21308/26]

298. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether a school (details supplied) will be included in the next phase of the education therapy services; when the therapy services are likely to be operational in the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21309/26]

421. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21316/26]

511. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the current status of a service (details supplied) including current opening hours and staffing levels, recent alterations or future plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21305/26]

512. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the accessibility of the drug Givinostat (brand name Duvyzat) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, given the outcome of the NCPE assessment as of 3 March 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21310/26]

513. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the accessibility of Belzutifan (brand name Welireg) for the treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21311/26]

514. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the accessibility of Omaveloxolone (brand name Skyclarys) for the treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21312/26]

515. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the staffing levels of the National Ambulance Service; the optimum staffing level required to provide an efficient and effective service nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21313/26]

516. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health for an update on the recruitment and retention of staff for the National Ambulance Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21314/26]

9. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the position regarding any analysis or action plan currently being considered in terms of additional healthcare capacity in the midlands, in particular elective care capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17322/26]

123. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Health the consideration currently being given to the expansion of elective care capacity in the midlands, specifically Offaly; the likely timeframe associated with any such consideration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17321/26]

289. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the position regarding pensions within Córas Iompair Éireann (CIE) and its subsidiary companies; the current funding position of the CIÉ pension schemes; the engagement underway between his Department, the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitisation, and the relevant stakeholders on addressing pension sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16425/26]

290. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport the latest actuarial assessment of the CIÉ pension schemes; the projected funding shortfall, if any; the measures being considered to ensure long-term financial sustainability; the expected timeline for decisions on the future structure and funding of these pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16427/26]

291. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the feasibility of establishing a targeted footpath repair and upgrade fund within the 2027 roads programme, aimed at addressing defective and inaccessible footpaths and enhancing walkability, particularly for older persons and those with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/26]