11. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of additional persons who have qualified for carer’s allowance since the increase in the weekly income disregard took effect in July 2026 nationally and in Meath West. [67566/26]
54. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to ensure that families who may previously have been ineligible for carer’s allowance are aware of the significant increase in the income disregard introduced in July 2026; whether targeted communications are being issued to previous applicants; and if he will consider a further public information campaign on the revised elig…
198. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the NTA to examine the feasibility of establishing a dedicated shuttle bus service along the emerging preferred route for the proposed Navan rail line, serving Navan, Kilmessan and Dunshaughlin and connecting passengers with the existing rail services at M3 Parkway-Dunboyne; and if consideration will be given to operating such a service a…
207. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed enhancement of the NX Navan-Dublin service; the date on which the proposed 24% increase in peak-time service levels is expected to commence; and if additional capacity will be provided where passenger demand continues to exceed available capacity following implementation of the revised timetable. [67578/26]
74. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on implementation of the White Paper on Enterprise 2022–2030. [66639/26]
180. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is satisfied that current legislation adequately addresses the use of ultrasonic animal deterrent devices, particularly in built up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/26]
476. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a parking permit scheme for those with hidden disabilities and neurodivergence who may need accommodations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62325/26]
478. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Alexandra Road roadworks, which are currently restricting freight and rail movements from Tara mines to Dublin Port. [62334/26]
789. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance in the context of the soon to be commenced Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026, if an application submitted before the 15 October 2026 commencement date but underwritten after 15 October 2026 will fall under the terms of the new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62487/2…
3190. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the status of the programme for Government commitment to examine the introduction of free pelvic floor physical therapy sessions for women after childbirth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55180/26]
51. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Children and Education will next meet. [32133/26]
402. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update in relation to the standardisation of the differential rent scheme. [52994/26]
774. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health where falls prevention classes are currently being funded nationally. [52990/26]
775. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will fund the national roll-out of falls prevention classes, given that 25% of hospital admissions from older people relate to falls. [52991/26]
776. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health if she will increase funding to an organisation (details supplied) to allow it expand daycare immediately. [52992/26]
777. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health the reason tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is authorised for the treatment of type 2 diabetes but not covered by the medical card, long-term illness scheme or drugs payment scheme. [52993/26]
10. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to improve the inspection regime of dog breeding establishments. [52127/26]
32. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 10 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51065/26]
15. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on Irish aid to Nepal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50097/26]
409. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if, where a school uses laptops/tablets instead of books, these laptops/tablets will be covered under the free schoolbook scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49716/26]
410. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Education and Youth if schools opting to use laptops/tablets instead of books still receive funding for free schoolbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49717/26]
930. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the expansion of the free fertility care announced in Budget 2025; if she is aware of claims (details supplied) that delays are causing distress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49836/26]
58. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the removal of the deemed disposal rule for certain classes of investments will be considered for Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48382/26]
100. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he will be bringing forward new rural housing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48081/26]
173. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on measures being taken to tackle vacancy and dereliction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48080/26]