Emer Currie
Written
26 May 2026 · to Public Expenditure
505. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the increased use of scramblers in the Phoenix Park has been flagged with the OPW; the actions that are being taken to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39575/26]
544. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the opening of a special class (details supplied) sanctioned on 12 January 2026; whether funding has been provided to launch this class [38997/26]
550. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2025 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39013/26]
551. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2025 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39014/26]
552. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2026 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39015/26]
553. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2026 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39016/26]
554. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2024 at primary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39017/26]
555. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of special classes launched in Dublin 15 in 2024 at secondary school level, broken down per school; the number of places made available to students already enrolled in the school; the number of places made available externally, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39018/26]
579. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress made to date regarding additional accommodation project under the school capital programme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39520/26]
580. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39521/26]
586. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the planning and building unit's engagement with a school (details supplied) and the NCSE to deliver a special class sanctioned for September 2026 that requires modular accommodation; to provide a timeline on its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39535/26]
650. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the relevant projects under the Sport Ireland campus masterplan vision, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39434/26]
733. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is considering legislative or planning reforms to facilitate higher density housing, including apartments and duplexes, in existing urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40199/26]
754. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider allowing S contributions count towards PRSI contributions for Illness Benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39519/26]
881. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of visa applications processed and approved on a monthly basis; the number refused, broken down per visa type, per month in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40200/26]
882. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of visa applications processed and approved on an annual basis; the number refused, broken down per visa type in each of the years 2019 to 2025, and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40201/26]
901. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to conduct a review of dog breeds legislation, with a view to replacing it with proportionate, breed-neutral measures that promote public safety while recognising responsible ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39432/26]
958. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current part-time, sessional, or school-age childcare providers and full-day childcare, both community and private, in Dublin, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39005/26]
1028. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether foster carers qualify for the Christmas bonus. [39964/26]
1167. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of introducing free MART (ICS-formoterol) inhalers for children aged 12-17 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38931/26]
1168. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if she will consider introducing free MART (ICS-formoterol) inhalers for children aged 12-17 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38932/26]
93. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the commitment to resource the town centre first model and establish a town regeneration team in every local authority, as outlined in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38004/26]
128. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to expand the town and village renewal scheme to support suburban Dublin villages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38003/26]
318. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her Department’s views on Ireland’s ranking in a report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38645/26]
319. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy as committed to in the programme for Government; when she last discussed the matter with the Attorney General; if she had discussed the matter with any European counterparts who have successfully introduced such laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38…