Albert Dolan

637. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current and planned development works at the Martello Tower at Meelick, County Galway; the proposals to extend the existing public walkway to provide safe and direct access to the Martello Tower; the plans to provide an accessible viewing point of the River Shannon from the top of the tower; the current status of design drawings or feasibility studies for these works; the anticipated timelines for delivery of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37637/26]

924. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the procedures followed by Tusla when it receives a referral concerning allegations or suspicions of child abuse involving a school employee under the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools (2025); the thresholds applied in deciding whether such referrals meet the criteria for child protection or child welfare intervention under Children First (2017); whether she is satisfied that these processes are operating effectively to protect children in school settings, particularly in cases involving multiple referrals relating to the same individual; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37627/26]

1182. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the supports currently in place, aside from available tax reliefs, to assist individuals diagnosed with coeliac disease in managing the additional healthcare and dietary costs associated with the condition; whether consideration is being given to further supports, including eligibility for a GP visit card or medical card, for those living with coeliac disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37444/26]

321. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to confirm when the next tranche of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme will open for applications; to outline the eligibility criteria for schools applying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36442/26]

767. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number and names of hospitals and healthcare facilities within the public health system that are currently using SMS messaging services for outpatient appointment reminders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36436/26]

768. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the details of the systems or service providers used by each hospital or healthcare facility for the provision of SMS appointment reminders, including the name of the provider; whether the system is centrally procured or locally arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36437/26]

769. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether the SMS reminder systems in use across hospitals are configured as one-way reminder services or include two-way communication functionality allowing patients to confirm, cancel or reschedule appointments; to provide a breakdown by hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36438/26]

770. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the cost per SMS message incurred by each hospital or healthcare facility based on the provider or system in use; the total expenditure on SMS appointment reminders in the most recent twelve-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36439/26]

771. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the number of outpatient appointment reminder SMS messages issued by each hospital or healthcare facility in the past three months; to provide this information on a per-hospital basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36440/26]

772. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which SMS reminder systems are actively utilised across hospitals, including a comparison of usage levels between sites; whether any hospitals with access to such systems are not making full use of them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36441/26]

118. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on if and when negotiations will take place with branch managers of social protection offices regarding the payments for services, and remuneration of same. [35582/26]

2. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on the economy, trade and competitiveness will next meet. [9932/26]

459. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to clarify the position regarding the application of a reduced VAT rate to beauty and wellbeing services; the consideration has been given to extending VAT supports similar to those applied to hairdressing services; to indicate whether any further review of VAT policy for the beauty and wellbeing sector is currently underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34330/26]

564. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the appeal submitted by the board of management of a school (details supplied), seeking the retention of a mainstream teaching post for the 2026/2027 school year, having regard to the school’s confirmed and projected enrolment growth, increasing pressure at infant level, and its role in meeting local educational and special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34272/26]

567. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on section 69 of the Government’s Action Plan submitted to the Committee of Ministers on 30 July 2025 in a case (details supplied); to specify the current position in respect of the approximately 40 further letters of claim and/or proceedings received since the June 2024 settlements; and the actions that have been taken to date in response to those claims. [34318/26]

569. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the drawdown of summer works scheme funding approved for a school (details supplied) in October 2025; the current status of that funding; whether any issues are delaying drawdown; and to indicate when the school can expect to be in a position to draw down the approved funding. [34326/26]

1000. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when Ireland will implement the European Union Disability Card Directive; the steps currently being taken by her Department towards its transposition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35162/26]

350. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the process and timeline for determining DEIS status for a school (details supplied); whether the socio-economic profile of the school is currently being examined as part of the DEIS identification process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32198/26]

379. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth when the next announcement regarding the identification of schools for DEIS status is expected, having regard to the DEIS Strategy to 2035 and Implementation Plan 2026–2028; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32299/26]

452. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the school building project for a school (details supplied); the current stage of the project within her Department’s capital programme, the expected timeline for progression to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33184/26]

838. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health whether she is satisfied that current reimbursement timelines for orphan medicines align with the commitments on timely and equitable access set out in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025–2030; the measures that are being taken to address delays in cases where EMA-approved treatments, including those for Friedreich’s ataxia, remain unavailable to patients in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31882/26]

1260. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the current rates of pay applicable to apprentices across the various apprenticeship phases; whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of how these rates align with the costs faced by apprentices, including accommodation, travel, tools, and education-related expenses; whether he will consider reviewing apprenticeship pay levels as part of ongoing efforts to support and encourage young people to take up and remain in apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32498/26]

15. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current average processing times for disability allowance and carer’s allowance applications in Galway east; the steps being taken to address delays being experienced by applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/26]

52. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures being taken to support low-income households in rural constituencies such as Galway east in light of ongoing cost-of-living pressures, including fuel, transport and childcare costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31111/26]

125. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the long-promised introduction of a dedicated bus service between Athenry and Galway, following the completion of the public consultation on the proposed rerouting of the 425A service; the timeline for a decision and implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/26]