John Connolly

181. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of people who availed of the help-to-buy scheme in Galway in 2025; if he plans to review the current price thresholds for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9557/26]

218. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of rent tax credits claimed in Galway during the past year for which full year data is available; the number of the credits that were claimed in relation to student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9556/26]

278. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position Ireland has taken in EU discussions regarding the European Commission’s proposal to impose a daily limit of three pollock per angler on the charter boat and recreational sea angling sector; if his Department has carried out any socio-economic assessment of the impact this measure would have on coastal tourism and charter angling businesses; if he has engaged with representatives of the sector; the scientific evidence underpinning the proposed restriction; and whether Ireland intends to seek amendments or exemptions for the charter angling sector in view of its very low impact on pollock stock levels compared to large commercial trawlers, and its significance to rural coastal economies. [9182/26]

364. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money invested by his Department, through Transport Infrastructure Ireland, in greenways, each year since responsibility for greenways was handed over to them; the location and length of each greenway developed to date, and the annual usage of them, broken down between cycling and walking; the way in which this is measured; if he is happy his Department is getting value for money for the expenditure on greenways; and whether it is intended to focus further expenditure on greenways in the future on the areas of greatest demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9880/26]

432. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the development of the roadmap referenced in Budget 2026 concerning the simplification and adaptation of the tax framework for retail investment (details supplied); the progress made to date in preparing this roadmap; whether engagement has taken place with stakeholders or with the European Commission regarding its recommendation on savings and investment accounts; and the expected timeline for its publication early in 2026, as indicated in his written response of 4 November 2025. [10290/26]

576. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the development of a new school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9783/26]

577. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has completed the review of the stage 1 addendum report for schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9784/26]

626. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will extend the award of bonus marks to include continuous assessment components completed through Irish for students sitting the Leaving Certificate in 2026, in order to ensure parity with the arrangements that will apply from 2027 for both written examinations and continuous assessment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10187/26]

8. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht nuashonrú a thabhairt maidir leis na hiarrachtaí atá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag déanamh chun tacú le forbairt tithíochta cónaithe sna réigiúin Ghaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [7697/26]

119. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the implementation of the UN80 Action Plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7912/26]

135. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether an Irish Citizen (details supplied) has received a visit from consular services; whether the Irish Government have expressed concern to the Russian authorities regarding their detainment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7911/26]

203. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the proposed regulations governing the use of short-term tourist accommodation, including platforms such as (details supplied) and similar services due to come into effect in May 2026; if specific exemptions are being considered for the offshore islands, given their unique demographic profile and reliance on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8927/26]

1. Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach for an update on the programme for Government. [67574/25]

219. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the legal basis and operational rationale for the continued closure of the public walkway linking Renmore Road and a club (details supplied) at Renmore Barracks, Galway; whether alternative safety or perimeter security measures were considered in lieu of the large boundary fence; if a timeline exists for the reopening of the walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8262/26]

239. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the reason a payment made in error online for motor-tax cannot be refunded to a person in County Galway (details supplied) despite the huge financial burden being caused; whether there is another option to refund them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7479/26]

256. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is currently undertaking a review of the guidelines pertaining to the installation of EV chargers to private properties; the expected timeline in which this review will be completed; the timeframe for relevant legislation to be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7814/26]

1062. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure access to Welireg (belzutifan) for patients with Von Hippel–Lindau disease whose treating clinicians advise that delay risks irreversible neurological and functional decline; if compassionate or exceptional access mechanisms are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7800/26]

1104. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at An Spidéal, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8171/26]

1105. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at Inisboffin, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8172/26]

1106. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at Oughterard, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8173/26]

1107. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at Clifden, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8174/26]

1108. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at Claregalway, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8175/26]

1109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the development of a primary care centre at Oranmore, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8176/26]

1212. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding the publication of his Department's Student Accommodation Strategy 2025–2035; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8314/26]

1217. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Connolly den Aire Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail, agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist aige Scéim na mBóithre Áise a athbhunú le go bhféadfaí caoi a chur ar bhóithre nach bóithre Comhairle Contae iad; má tá sé i gceist an Scéim sin a athbhunú, cén uair a bheidh an scéim oscailte le haghaidh iarratas; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [7458/26]