Martin Daly
Oral
16 Oct 2025 · to Further and Higher Education
7. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given the value he places on clusters of third level institutions and innovation hubs, if there are clear pathways and supports in place for establishing and expanding such hubs in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56014/25]
88. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable investment in towns such as Ballinasloe that experience multiple forms of disadvantage despite strong community capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56024/25]
337. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the increase in tax revenue generated from landlords over the past three years, considering the significant rise in home rental costs during the same period; specifically, to clarify whether the growth in rental income has led to a proportionate increase in income tax from rental profits; and to outline any measures being considered to promo…
338. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Finance to provide details on the increase in tax revenue generated from landlords over the past three years, considering the significant rise in home rental costs during the same period; specifically, to clarify whether the growth in rental income has led to a proportionate increase in income tax from rental profits; and to outline any measures being considered to promo…
26. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on whether Roscommon and Galway local authorities have been directed to reopen their development plans to re-zone land for housing; and the measures being taken to ensure compliance with Revised National Planning Framework. [53753/25]
59. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that Roscommon County Council is currently missing its housing targets by approximately 50 percent; the specific measures his Department will take to support Roscommon County Council in meeting the targets set out in its County Development Plan, which calls for an average of 392 new homes per year between 2022 and 2028…
527. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people with disabilities in receipt of home support hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2025 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months; and the number waiting 12 months plus, in tabular form. [53638/25]
528. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people with disabilities in receipt of personal assistance hours in each LHO area as of 1 October 2025 or latest date available; the number of people currently on the waiting list for same in each LHO area; the number waiting 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and the number waiting 12 months plus, in tabular form. [53639/…
529. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places for people with a disability currently being provided as of 1 October 2025 or latest date available; and by CHO area in tabular form. [53640/25]
530. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new emergency places provided to people with a disability as of 1 October 2025; and by Local Health Office area of same, in tabular form. [53641/25]
531. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children as of 1 October 2025, or latest date available, that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the 2005 Disability Act, for each local health office, in tabular form. [53642/25]
532. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months for each local health area as of 1st October 2025 or latest date available; the number waiting 4-12 months, more than 12 months; and if she would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0…
533. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above for each…
534. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months, waiting 4-12 months, more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above. [53645/25]
535. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people on the occupational therapy first-time assessment waiting list and within that, the numbers waiting less than four months; the number waiting four to 12 months and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if she would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged nought to four years, five to 17 years, …
692. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months, waiting 4-12 months, more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above. [53962/25]
718. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months; the number waiting 4-12 months; and the number waiting more than 12 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above for each local health area as of 1s…
719. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the numbers waiting less than 4 months for each local health area as of 1st October 2025 or latest date available; the number waiting 4-12 months, more than 12 months; and if she would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18…
81. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the reason the recommendations of the Walker report have not been implemented; the current status of their implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52819/25]
103. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the proportion of HSE staff currently employed in acute services and the proportion employed in community health services; the equivalent figures at the end of 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52219/25]
139. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of home care support hours provided for older people in Roscommon in 2024; the target for same in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52218/25]
3. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [46852/25]
469. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to review and increase the capitation grant for national schools in Budget 2026, in light of rising operational costs and the financial pressures faced by school communities. [51585/25]
470. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will confirm whether plans are in place to implement the commitment set out in the Programme for Government to reduce class sizes in primary schools to 20 pupils or fewer. [51587/25]
637. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the income thresholds for single occupancy households applying for the fuel allowance, in view of the increased cost of living and the fact that two-person households benefit from a higher threshold; and if he will consider raising the income limits for single person households to ensure equitable access to the fuel allowance. [51618/2…