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 …
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 statem…
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 stateme…
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 mak…
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]
1147. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the measures that are in place to ensure that children involved in custody disputes have access to consistent, independent advocacy throughout the legal process; and if he will consider expanding the role of the Children’s Court Advocate Pilot Project. [11606/25]
1148. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the way his Department is ensuring that the proposed reforms on parental alienation under the family justice strategy do not result in children’s expressed wishes being dismissed in cases where they resist contact due to legitimate concerns. [11607/25]
1149. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the way the €3 million allocated in Budget 2025 for family law support services will be distributed, specifically regarding improvements in professional training for legal practitioners, expansion of family law services, and the provision of supports for children affected by high-conflict custody disputes, such as that …
1218. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice given the potential for human rights violations such as arbitrary detention and refoulement, the steps the Government is taking to ensure that any future EU return policies align with international law and human rights standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12847/25]
1219. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice in light of concerns raised by a number of human rights organisations about the financial and diplomatic implications of the EU's revised Return Directive, how the Government plans to assess the long-term impact of these proposals on national budgets and international relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12848/25]
1220. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the current operational capacity of each prison in Ireland, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12849/25]
1221. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if an assessment has been conducted on the impact of criminal feuds on community safety in the areas affected in Dublin; the current initiatives being considered to engage with local communities to prevent such violence from escalating further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12850/25]
1222. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice the evidence framework that was utilised in the decision to increase sentences for knife crimes. [12852/25]