909. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to provide the web link to his Department’s Q2 2026 published report of purchase orders/payments over €20,000, in line with the FOI model publication scheme requirements; to confirm the date on which this report was published; and, if it has not yet been published, the planned publication date. [51570/26]
34. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps her Department is taking to improve access to passport services, particularly in cases involving urgent travel or delays reported by constituents; the current processing times and any planned measures to enhance service delivery. [50176/26]
Albert Dolan
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153. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the measures he is taking to expand access to third level education places, particularly in light of increasing demand from school leavers in regions such as Galway; and whether he will outline any planned increases in capacity across universities and further education institutions. [50180/26]
Albert Dolan
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2 Jul 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps being taken to address the cost of attending third level education, including accommodation and student contribution fees; and whether he will provide an update on any supports available to students and families experiencing financial pressure in accessing higher education. [50181/26]
45. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current average processing times for visa applications, including family reunification and employment visas; the steps being taken to reduce delays; and to outline any specific measures to address cases raised by applicants in Galway East experiencing prolonged waiting periods. [49847/26]
58. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on Garda recruitment to meet increasing policing demands. [49846/26]
185. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the purpose of the weight-in-motion camera system located on or near the M18; the functions it performs; the details of the type of data it collects; the way in which this data is used and shared, including with An Garda Síochána or other agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49032/26]
288. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to evidence given by officials of the Office of Government Procurement before the Committee of Public Accounts (details supplied) on 10 July 2025; the basis upon which these assessments were made; whether the Office of Government Procurement or his Department has completed an assessment…
334. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the current status of the proposed new extension building for a national school (details supplied); the current stage of the project; to advise of any delays or issues impacting delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48913/26]
470. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 1055 of 9 June 2026, whether this Parliamentary Question may be taken as a formal request for those Excel versions (details supplied); if not, the reason; the email address or other mechanism through which such a formal request should be submitted; whether the assessment of Open Data publicatio…
471. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 201 of 19 May 2026, and further to the statement that the relevant financial reports are published on his Department's website, whether he will provide the Local Authority Regional Homelessness Financial Reports underpinning those figures, including the expenditure category breakdown underlying…
472. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Questions No. 201 of 19 May 2026 and 1032 of 9 June 2026, whether any of the regional expenditure figures for homeless services provided in the reply remain subject to change as a result of his Department's ongoing review of the 2025 financial reports; and, if so, the reason those figures were released prio…
527. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department is considering a review of how long-Covid is classified for social protection purposes, including whether it should be recognised as an occupational illness for healthcare workers; when any such review might take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48765/26]
747. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has examined the financial impact on healthcare workers experiencing long-Covid following the ending of special Covid leave with pay at the end of 2025; the likely average loss of income for those affected over a 12-month period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48764/26]
160. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the development of guidelines relating to backyard modular or compact dwellings; when he expects these guidelines to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47864/26]
280. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the major building project at a school (details supplied); when progress to the next stage can be expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48480/26]
421. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the consideration by the HSE senior leadership team of the reimbursement application for givinostat; whether a decision has now been reached following the recommendation submitted by the Drugs Group on 9 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48421/26]
466. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health the reason skyclarys has not been included on the agenda for the recent HSE Drugs Group meeting held in June 2026; when the drug will be considered by the Drugs Group; the timeline for a decision on its prioritisation within the reimbursement process; and the measures being taken to ensure there are no further avoidable delays in progressing access to skyclarys f…
499. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the current list of conditions covered under the long-term illness scheme; if consideration is being given to the inclusion of Crohn’s disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases, in light of their chronic and lifelong nature and the ongoing medication requirements associated with their management; and if she will make a statement on the matt…
156. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 367 and 368 of 17 September 2025 and Parliamentary Question No. 655 of 16 June 2026, if he will confirm the details and methodology of the figures provided (details supplied). [47963/26]
157. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to evidence given by officials of the Office of Government Procurement before the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 (details supplied), whether the Office of Government Procurement has since completed any assessment of compliance with these requirements; and, if so, to provid…
158. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation given that officials of the Office of Government Procurement informed the Committee of Public Accounts on 10 July 2025 that contracting authorities are required under legislation and Government policy to publish contract award notices, that evidence suggested not all organisations were doing so…
163. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on progress on the proposed Gael campus development for a school (details supplied), approved under the Large Scale Capital Programme; the current status of each project, including timeline for delivery under the major devolved mechanism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47923/26]
65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to expand access to respite services for families caring for children with disabilities in Galway east; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47338/26]
79. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to improve access to early intervention services for children in rural areas given ongoing concerns from families regarding long waiting times for disability assessments and therapies, limited availability of specialist staff, and the impact that delayed supports can have on children’s developmental outcomes; and …