Emer Currie

714. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science for his plans for investing in digital skills such as basic digital literacy and in increasing education in areas like AI and quantum computing in further and higher education institutions. [4070/25]

328. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide the full costs involved in strategic reviews, studies, consultations, and plans in relation to the Phoenix Park, including the Phoenix Park Visitor Experience, the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study, and Phoenix Park Parking Strategy, in tabular form. [2954/25]

483. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new building for a school (details supplied), including overall student intake and the timings and phases for construction and delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3167/25]

484. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for any details on the general location of an additional special school in Dublin north; the projected student intake; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3169/25]

485. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on the special schools pilot providing delivery of in-school therapy supports to children in selected special schools, in addition to existing services being provided through children’s disability network teams (CDNTs); if there are plans to extend this scheme to other special schools such as a school in Dublin (details supplied) which has recently accepted 12 new students but has not been given any additional supports or wrap-around services from the nearest CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3171/25]

593. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the dates on which a newly established steering group between Dublin local authorities and his Department will meet to prepare a strategic plan for the future management of areas used by Brent geese to ensure balance is struck between the development of essential local amenities and protection of the species under the European Birds Directive; if a list of the members of this steering group will be provided; the terms of reference and scope for the strategic plan; and the timeframe for completion of the plan (details supplied). [2575/25]

988. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the special schools pilot providing delivery of in-school therapy supports to children in selected special schools, in addition to existing services being provided through children’s disability network teams (CDNTs); if there are plans to extend this scheme to other special schools such as a school in Dublin (details supplied) which has recently accepted 12 new students but has not been given any additional supports or wrap-around services from the nearest CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3170/25]

989. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for clarity on the accommodation recognition payment available to those providing accommodation to people who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive since March 2022; if the scheme is ending on 31 March 2025; and the communication that has been sent to tenants of those properties and the property owners. [3175/25]

1256. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she will review the decision not to include the shingles vaccine in the national immunisation programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3158/25]

1257. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she will consider expanding access to the shingles vaccine by including it under the medical card or drug payment scheme for eligible cohorts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3159/25]

1258. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she intends to set a deadline for the future inclusion of the shingles vaccine in the national immunisation programme; if her Department will explore ways to improve the cost-effectiveness of introducing the vaccine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3160/25]

73. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the protections that are in place for the use of public money as part of Ireland's ambitious retrofitting programme overseen by the SEAI (details supplied). [46505/24]

75. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on behalf of a transition year student at a school (details supplied), who is part of the Young Social Innovators programme, whether a mechanism could be introduced on the return deposit scheme machines to donate all or part of the returned deposit to charity. [46562/24]

82. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications whether provisions under the Circular Economy and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2022 that allow for the use of CCTV to prosecute individuals engaged in illegal dumping have been implemented, so local authorities can now do so. [46896/24]

159. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of expenditure in maritime transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46316/24]

176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the ongoing anti-social behaviour and criminal damage taking place at Pelletstown train station and surrounding areas; any plans to introduce measures to reduce open access to the station, platforms and tracks; and any available funding that could be used to make the station more safe and secure. [46561/24]

371. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in which month the Office of Public Works is planning to submit a planning application for segregated cycle lanes and pedestrian crossing points along Chesterfield Avenue. [46618/24]

372. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a breakdown of costs involved in the various public consultations held in relation to the Phoenix Park in the past ten years, including consultancy costs. [46619/24]

373. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline the OPW’s plans to accommodate parking on the west side of the Phoenix Park which the OPW has acknowledged does not have enough car parking options, particularly for older people who want to walk along Chesterfield Avenue. [46620/24]

374. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 24 September 2024, which has not been answered, in relation to an update on ongoing works on the lodge at the Phoenix Park Castleknock Gate, a timeline and costs, to provide a summary of those works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46621/24]

375. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update in relation to his commitment to consider the installation of eco-toilets in the Phoenix Park, as well as the timings and costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46622/24]

425. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the engagement that has taken place with the liquidators of a company (details supplied) involving hundreds of disappointed customers and 225 unfulfilled orders amounting to over €1 million of lost deposits, whether they have an update; any learnings that will be incorporated into legislation to protect consumers in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46884/24]

426. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the case of a business failure (details supplied); the impact on customers who had provided deposits and payments; the options open to the affected customers; the need for timely information for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46885/24]

527. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education for an update on timings for the new special class in a school (details supplied) as children and staff are currently using an inappropriate space in the school building.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46623/24]

532. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education the reason a sensory chair for a student to assist in their learning, recommended by the assigned HSE occupational therapist for a school (details supplied) has been refused funding by her Department when other chairs are approved; and when children with additional needs and therapeutic supports should be prioritised. [46669/24]