15. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which the €208 million allocated to rural development under budget 2027 will benefit communities in Roscommon and East Galway, particularly smaller towns and villages seeking investment in regeneration and community infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72834/26]
42. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered changes to the tax bands for sugar sweetened drinks; and whether consideration will be given to increases to tax per hectolitre. [69370/26]
124. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he is taking to ensure adequate access to cash and in-person banking services in rural communities, particularly towns in counties Roscommon and Galway; the way in which the effectiveness of the access-to-cash framework is being assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68571/26]
154. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to increase the uptake of State-supported finance by SMEs in the western region; the geographical distribution of lending supported through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; and whether further measures are being considered to improve access to finance for businesses in counties Roscommon and Galway. [68570/26]
713. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether an equality impact assessment, disability impact assessment and rural proofing assessment were undertaken prior to the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will publish the findings. [60838/26]
714. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if alternative compliance measures, including enhanced auditing and targeted enforcement were considered during the development of the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and the reasons for the approach adopted. [60835/26]
715. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures that will be put in place to ensure that genuine applicants are not disadvantaged by any reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. [60833/26]
716. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the engagement that has taken place with disability representative organisations in developing the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and whether further consultation is planned. [60832/26]
717. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed the likely impact of the proposed reforms of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme on people with disabilities living in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60831/26]
718. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the evidence that informed the decision to reform the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and the analysis undertaken by his Department. [60828/26]
719. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements that will be put in place to ensure continuity of support for existing beneficiaries, if changes to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme are introduced. [60840/26]
720. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has estimated the number of individuals who may be affected by the proposed reforms to the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will provide those estimates. [60839/26]
3189. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the funding allocated on a full year basis for the 24 BreastCheck mobile screening units; the estimated full year cost of providing an additional unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55179/26]
3211. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of vagus nerve stimulation procedures which have taken place at a site (details supplied) in each of the past five years, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55224/26]
3212. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health for an update on the number of vagus nerve stimulation battery replacement procedures which have taken place at a site (details supplied) in each of the past five years, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55225/26]
3213. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting vagus nerve stimulation initial procedures at a site (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55226/26]
3214. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of vagus nerve stimulation battery replacement procedures which have taken place at a site (details supplied) in each of the past five years, and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55227/26]
3215. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the current number of patients awaiting vagus nerve stimulation battery replacement procedures at a site (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55228/26]
50. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the procurement and governance arrangements that apply to major school capital projects and the safeguards in place to ensure transparency, competition, and value-for-money. [54048/26]
139. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Defence the specific capital investment projects planned for the Defence Forces over the next five years; the way in which these investments will address current capability gaps identified by the Commission on the Defence Forces; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54047/26]
529. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health when the successor to the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026 will be published; the current stage of its development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54474/26]
530. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the consultation process that will be undertaken in developing the next National Cancer Strategy; which patient organisations and stakeholders will be invited to participate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54477/26]
531. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health whether childhood, adolescent and young adult (CAYA) cancer will continue to be recognised as a distinct priority within the next National Cancer Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54479/26]
532. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the measures being considered in the next National Cancer Strategy to improve survivorship services for childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer patients, including psychosocial supports, management of late effects and quality-of-life outcomes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54481/26]
533. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in publishing the successor to the National Cancer Strategy 2017–2026; whether an interim plan will be put in place if the current strategy expires before a new strategy is published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54483/26]