813. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will outline the rationale for the continued exclusion of persons who are legally blind or severely visually impaired from eligibility for a primary medical certificate under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63231/26]
814. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any review of the eligibility criteria for the primary medical certificate in the past five years; if consideration has been given to the inclusion of persons with severe visual impairments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63232/26]
834. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has examined the impact of the primary medical certificate eligibility criteria on persons who are legally blind or severely visually impaired; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63237/26]
835. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he considers it equitable that persons who are unable to drive due to severe visual impairment remain ineligible for supports available under the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme solely due to the fact they do not meet the current mobility-based criteria for a primary medical certificate; and if he will make a statement on the mat…
3236. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the need for increased and sustained funding for personal assistance services, PAS, to support people older people to live independently in their communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55377/26]
153. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the way in which she is ensuring that experienced personnel with the Defence Forces can see a long-term future for themselves and their families within the organisation. [53701/26]
160. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Defence the measures she is taking to improve terms and conditions for members of the Defence Forces. [53702/26]
48. Deputy John Connolly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [46914/26]
338. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether, having regard to the approach adopted by the State Examinations Commission following concerns raised in relation to the 2023 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examination, the Commission will undertake a detailed analysis of candidate performance at various stages of the marking process for the 2026 higher level mathematics exami…
339. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will request the State Examinations Commission to publish, following the issue of results, the Chief Examiner's analysis of candidate performance in 2026 higher level mathematics, including performance on questions that generated significant concern among teachers and students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53564/26]
340. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she has reviewed the submission made by the Irish Mathematics Teachers' Association (IMTA) regarding the 2026 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examinations; whether the concerns raised therein have been referred to the State Examinations Commission and the Chief Examiner for consideration during the marking process; and if she wi…
341. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Department of Education or the State Examinations Commission has requested or commenced an analysis of candidate performance in the 2026 Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics examinations compared with previous years; whether such analysis will inform the standard-setting process and the finalisation of marking schemes; and if she…
342. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether the Chief Examiner for Leaving Certificate higher level mathematics has been requested to examine concerns raised by students, parents and the Irish Mathematics Teachers' Association regarding Question 8 and Question 10 of the 2026 examination papers; whether candidate performance on these questions will be specifically reviewed during the m…
408. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for the publication of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for updating, amending, extending or abolishing the content of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; and if he will make a statement …
409. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for the publication of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008; the Department, agency, body or authority responsible for updating, amending, extending or abolishing the content of SI 79/2008 - Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (details supplied); and if he wil…
416. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether Galway City Council has drawn-down funding provided through call two of the urban regeneration and development fund for the development of an innovation and creativity district designed to build deep structural links between the city, academia, research, innovators and industry comprising of four projects (details supplied…
417. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether Galway City Council has drawn-down the full funding provided through call two of the urban regeneration and development fund for progression of a transport connectivity proposal which focuses on connectivity, permeability, facilitating compact growth and creating multi-modal connections and is comprised of four projects (d…
418. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has details on the proportion of the allocated €39.44 million spent on each individual project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/26]
470. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Galway was not provided with an explanation as to the reason legitimate expenses were not taken into account by his Department during the review of their disability allowance; if detailed reasons will now be issued to the person stating the reason these legitimate expenses were disregarded,; and if he w…
786. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of people currently on the waiting list for an orthopaedic consultation in County Galway; the steps her Department is taking to reduce this waiting list and shorten waiting times for patients in need of orthopaedic services; the measures planned to improve access to such consultations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53012/26]
954. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he has proposals to extend eligibility for safety pendants under the seniors alert scheme to vulnerable persons under 66 years-of-age that live alone in geographically isolated areas and who have a serious illness; the reason such supports are currently unavailable to people under 66 years-of-age; and if he will make…
47. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport his plans to publish a new national ports policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52083/26]
48. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding that is provided by the NTA to Galway City Council for the provision of active travel staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52084/26]
49. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding provided by the NTA to Galway County Council for the provision of active travel staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52085/26]
62. Deputy John Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered the introduction of a stamp duty exemption, reduction or refund scheme for older homeowners who voluntarily downsize, or "rightsize", from larger family homes to smaller principal private residences; whether his Department has examined the potential impact of such a measure on housing mobility and on the more efficient use of ex…