Gary Gannon

884. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the percentage of social media video accessible, such as providing the information or activities posted on each of his Department’s social media accounts, or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under its remit, including closed captioning and subtitling and Irish Sign Language translations, between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, inclusive. [14053/25]

906. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the percentage of social media video accessible, such as providing the information or activities posted on each of his Department’s social media accounts, or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under its remit, including closed captioning and subtitling and Irish Sign Language translations, between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024, inclusive. [14058/25]

21. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the potential for vacant homes, as identified in census 2022, to contribute to housing supply with minimal additional labour requirements, the way in which the Government has assessed the effectiveness of its current plans to address vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12889/25]

23. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the specific measures that will be used to ensure that the increased housing targets of 50,500 homes annually between 2025 and 2030 are met alongside the current labour market constraints. [12891/25]

104. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in view of the recent report from Depaul Ireland and Mental Health Reform, which highlights that half of homeless individuals accessing Depaul’s services experience mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, the way in which the Minister plans to address the intersection of homelessness and mental health. [12892/25]

144. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the number of Gardaí currently serving in An Garda Síochána; the projected number eligible for retirement over the next five years; the expected impact on policing capacity; the measures being taken to address recruitment and retention challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12859/25]

170. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice given that one third of the complaints received from Ireland to the Appeals Centre Europe related to harassment and bullying, and one in five concerned hate speech, the steps being taken by him to tackle the increasing incidence of harmful content online; and how he plans to enhance the effectiveness of current content moderation mechanisms. [12862/25]

279. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport to address issues in relation to the 11 and 11B bus service, which replaced the 46A earlier this year (details supplied). [10763/25]

280. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport what steps are being taken to improve the reliability of the public transport system and reduce the stress and inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly students, who depend on these services to attend school on time. [10764/25]

346. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the authority responsible for the regulation of commercial drone food delivery services, particularly regarding their impact on communities including safety and noise pollution; how the public can have their voices heard in this regulatory process; to consider updating national planning and transport regulations to address the increasing use of drones in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12036/25]

399. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Finance for an update on the situation regarding a clinic (details supplied) which faces closure due to the recent tax law clarification; if a legislative exemption will be reconsidered to ensure the clinic’s continued operation and prevent further harm to those who rely on it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11127/25]

499. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he is taking to ensure that the expansion of the Appeals Centre Europe to additional social media platforms is effective; how the oversight of these platforms will be integrated into existing regulatory frameworks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12633/25]

500. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the role of Coimisiún na Meán in assessing the decisions of the Appeals Centre Europe, particularly in cases where platforms fail to abide by EU law, including what actions the agency will take if it finds that platforms are not complying with the centre’s rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12634/25]

502. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment given that the Appeals Centre Europe has ruled against a company (details supplied) in half of its decisions, how the Government plans to support the centre in holding social media giants accountable for content moderation failures; the measures in place to ensure that platforms adhere to the centre’s rulings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12851/25]

503. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in light of the 1,500 complaints received by the newly established Appeals Centre Europe, how the Government is ensuring that social media platforms (details supplied) comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act by providing accessible and transparent avenues for users to challenge content moderation decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12853/25]

643. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the delays in the construction of a school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11471/25]

847. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current policy regarding the use of derelict protected structures for emergency or short-term accommodation; the criteria or guidelines in place to assess the suitability of such properties for this purpose, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents while preserving the integrity of protected structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11148/25]

996. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection what steps are being taken to ensure that individuals living in nursing homes, such as individuals (details supplied), are not excluded from accessing community services and supports; and whether current policy effectively addresses the needs of people who require assistance but are residing in institutional settings. [10795/25]

1087. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice his position on the European Commission's proposal to create 'return hubs' through agreements with third countries; and how he intends to address the human rights concerns associated with these hubs. [12861/25]

1141. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice regarding the withdrawal by the Legal Aid Board of legal aid on the basis of alleged breaches of the in-camera rule, if he will consider introducing an independent appeals mechanism for such decisions. [11598/25]

1142. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he is aware of cases where the in-camera rule has been applied in a manner that restricts parents from raising legitimate concerns about the welfare of their children in high-conflict custody disputes; and the measures his Department is considering to ensure the rule is not misused in ways that reduce transparency and access to justice. [11599/25]

1143. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if his Department will conduct an independent review into cases where children have been removed from their primary caregiver against their stated wishes in family law proceedings; and if he will ensure that mechanisms are in place to guarantee children’s voices are meaningfully incorporated in such decisions. [11601/25]

1144. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the timeline for the rollout of the children’s court advocate pilot programme; and if children in complex custody disputes, including those where concerns of parental alienation have been raised, will be prioritised within this programme. [11602/25]

1145. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he will consider establishing an independent review mechanism to assess the consistency and accuracy of expert reports used in family law proceedings, particularly in high-conflict custody disputes. [11604/25]

1146. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he is satisfied that the Family Justice Strategy 2022-2025 is ensuring that children’s voices are properly prioritised in family law cases; and if he will consider accelerating the implementation of recommendations from the Voice of the Child Working Group. [11605/25]