John Connolly

3189. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of recommendation 22 of the sharing the vision implementation plan on the provision of appropriate environments for those presenting at emergency departments who require a mental health assessment including specifically to get an update on the response received to communication furnished to eight emergency departments that do not have appropriate spaces to provide a mental health assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26390/26]

3502. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on his Department’s involvement in the assessment, planning or development of pier infrastructure on Inis Meáin, including any interdepartmental engagement to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25395/26]

3504. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the assessment and development of accessibility measures at the Cill Rónáin Pier on Inis Mór; if his Department has engaged with Galway County Council on this matter, in light of recent discussions referenced in Departmental correspondence; the current status of the Council’s engagement with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25518/26]

102. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the content of the monthly briefings provided by the UN Secretariat to member states on the implementation of the UN80 Action Plan process of reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22792/26]

138. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the process of selecting the next secretary general of the United Nations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22793/26]

319. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the BusConnects Galway park and ride components including sites currently being developed namely, Cappagh Park N6, N83 Oranmore Train Station, and future sites on the N84 and N63; the progress achieved to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21878/26]

320. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the BusConnects Galway new bus network roll out; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21879/26]

321. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the BusConnects Galway Dublin Road Project; the progress to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21880/26]

322. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the BusConnects Galway cross-city link scheme; the progress made to date; the next lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21881/26]

323. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the N6 Galway City Ring Road; the progress achieved to date; the forthcoming stages of the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21882/26]

324. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N59 Clifden to Maam Cross scheme; the progress to date; the forthcoming lifecycle stages; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21883/26]

325. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the Claregalway Bypass Relief Road Programme; the progress made to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21884/26]

326. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Ceannt Station redevelopment; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21885/26]

327. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Oranmore Station redevelopment and passing loop project; the progress to date; the next stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; the estimated cost range; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21886/26]

414. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount of funding that has been approved for Galway County Council under the minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme since 2020; the number of projects this has supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/26]

68. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised by charter boat operators regarding the proposed three fish bag limit for recreational pollock fishing; the assessment his Department has carried out on the economic impact of this measure on small, tourism dependent charter operators and coastal communities who catch an annual 120 tonnes of pollock per year, as identified by the IFI recreational angling survey, out of a new total allowable of over 3000 tonnes; if he will confirm the financial assistance, mitigation supports or transition measures that are being considered for charter businesses whose viability may be threatened by the proposed restrictions; if his Department has examined the feasibility of allocating a defined 120 tonne allowance for the charter sector within Ireland's overall pollock management obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20516/26]

73. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether applicants must complete BER assessments pre and post works following applications for SEAI warmer home grant; the change that is required in the BER rating to ensure that the grant application is successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18468/26]

200. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether he can provide the waiting list timeline in respect of each test centre in County Galway, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18337/26]

378. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport in view of the Tánaiste's explicit commitment in Dáil Éireann on 5 March 2026 (details supplied), if he will provide clarity on the delivery timeline and capital funding arrangements for the Dublin Road Bus Corridor in Galway, in light of the National Transport Authority's confirmation that it cannot commit to advancing the project due to uncertainty regarding its capital budget for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20235/26]

379. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport in view of the Tánaiste's explicit commitment in Dáil Éireann on 5 March 2026 (details supplied) the expected provision of funding for the expansion and enhancement of bus services in Galway, including improvements to the 424 service; the reason the National Transport Authority stated that it can not provide commitments due to the absence of a defined 2026 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20236/26]

578. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will confirm whether the State has formally designated the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland as the national competent authority for the purposes of implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products; the measures that have been taken to inform and support producers in applying for GI status (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/26]

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status and expected timeline for the progression of the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Bill No. 28 of 2025); the anticipated date for its completion of remaining Seanad Éireann stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/26]

662. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the actions her Department is taking to increase the number of specific speech and language disorder / developmental language disorder special classes, given the Taoiseach’s recent comments (details supplied) in Dáil Éireann recognising the strong outcomes associated with such classes and his commitment to engage with the Minister of State for Special Education on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18732/26]

852. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the serious concerns raised regarding the implementation of the new Senior Cycle Science Assessment and Accreditation of Learning Components (AACs), including the absence of sample AAC reports, the lack of marking schemes for sample written examination papers, insufficient clarity on project requirements, disparity of science and IT resources across schools, and the impact of these deficiencies on students and teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20035/26]

902. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the building project for a school (details supplied) a post primary project categorised as an extension and refurbishment; the progress made to date; the forthcoming stages in the project lifecycle; the expected timelines for those stages; and the estimated cost range for the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20705/26]