1484. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusiv…
1507. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding his Department’s Purchase Order Report for Quarter 1 2026 (details supplied), the reason two entries, appear without a purchase order number or description despite a payment value being recorded; whether the omission of the purchase order number and description was intentional; if so, the basis for the omission; and if not, wh…
1572. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the ma…
1573. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000, exclusi…
1994. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the total amount spent by her Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by her Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42171/26]
1995. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether her Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above €25,000 (exclusive of VAT), including contr…
2158. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the ongoing difficulties in accessing GP services for nursing home residents in rural areas, particularly across east and north Galway and south Mayo; the impact this is having on avoidable hospital admissions; and the measures that will be taken to ensure equitable primary care access for older persons in residential care settings. [43017/26…
2159. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a persistent and worsening issues affecting nursing home residents in rural communities across east Galway, north Galway, and south Mayo, whereby timely access to GP assessment and intervention is often unavailable, leading to unnecessary transfers to emergency departments and acute hospitals. [43018/26]
Albert Dolan
Written
9 Jun 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
2479. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he wil…
Albert Dolan
Written
9 Jun 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
2480. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts a…
2507. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the total amount spent by his Department on public procurement in 2025; to provide a breakdown, where available, by goods, services, works procurement expenditure, by expenditure procured directly by his Department and expenditure procured through central purchasing arrangements or frameworks; and if he will make a stat…
2508. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether his Department is fully compliant with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme Guidance, issued under section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically the requirements under section D and section E (details supplied); to publish quarterly the contracts awarded above …
13. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Digitisation if he will consider instructing Departments and bodies under his remit to include an additional column in their published purchase order reports to indicate the specific contract under which each payment is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40546/26]
125. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress of plans to deliver a new school building for a school (details supplied); the timeline for the advancement of the project; and the expected delivery date. [40543/26]
52. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration being given to the impact of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, including increases in energy, fuel and food costs, on retired public servants and teachers; if additional supports or measures are being considered to protect pensioners' incomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40402/26]
62. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the Government's position regarding the maintenance of pension parity between retired teachers and serving teachers in the context of future public sector pay agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40401/26]
65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the team within the Office of Public Works currently assigned to the Turoe Stone project; the roles and responsibilities of those involved; if a dedicated project lead or project manager has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/26]
87. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if representations have been made by retired teachers’ organisations regarding the importance of maintaining parity between pension increases for retired teachers, pay increases awarded to serving teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40403/26]
143. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of engagement with social welfare branch managers following the recent refusal by representative groups to accept the proposed increase in remuneration; if further negotiations are planned; the timeline for any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40431/26]
213. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to reports that an organisation (details supplied) may be forced to cease operations due to funding difficulties; if her Department or the HSE are currently engaged with the organisation regarding funding or service continuity; the assessments made of the potential impact on access to low-cost counselling and gambling addiction sup…
214. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to support the long-term sustainability of community-based and low-cost mental health counselling services, including gambling addiction services; if additional funding supports are under consideration in light of reported financial pressures facing organisations in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40400/26]
179. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the level of fiscal space currently available to respond to a potential energy-driven cost-of-living shock; whether provision has been made for additional supports if required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26600/26]
204. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to provide an update on the proposed implementation of a personal savings and investment account; the current stage of consideration; the anticipated timeline for decisions or further announcements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39402/26]
306. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 24 March 2026, for an update on the proposed Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Act 2025 relating to the incorporation of forestry corridors into legislation; the current status of the Act following the Minister's previous indication that the Bill was due to return to Government shortly; the …
309. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the proposed geoscience Bill or any successor legislation relating to mineral exploration and mining regulation; the key legislative reforms being considered; the timeline for Government approval and publication of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40090/26]