102. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Taoiseach when the CSO will publish an updated set of the Employment Analysis of Maternity and Paternity Benefits 2019-2022. [58414/25]
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103. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach given the commentary in a newspaper (details supplied) that debates on Irish unity must account for identity and cultural plurality, the way in which he plans to engage minority identity communities in any future unity frameworks; the progress that has been made on updating the Government's cross-Border consultative mechanisms to ensure inclusive representation; and the rol…
104. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Taoiseach if his Department and bodies under his aegis have made tax settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the past five years to date; and if so, the amount in each case. [58465/25]
105. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Taoiseach the number of employees currently in his Department; the number of staff per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form [58501/25]
106. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Taoiseach the number of employees in each of the agencies under his Department's remit; the number employed per year each year since 2015, by grade, in tabular form [58519/25]
107. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Taoiseach the percentages by country of origin of imports of solar panels into Ireland. [58926/25]
108. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Taoiseach if he will address the Shared Island Initiative, and the matter of preparing for a new Ireland as raised in correspondence (details supplied). [59238/25]
109. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach the current status of the Government’s commitment to establish a Cork city centre taskforce, as publicly referenced by him and by officials of his Department earlier in 2025; and the progress, that has been made to date in establishing this taskforce. [59281/25]
110. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach the date on which his Department last met with Cork City Council or other stakeholders regarding the creation of the Cork city centre taskforce; and if he will publish the minutes or action points arising from that meeting. [59282/25]
111. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if a chairperson, secretariat or terms of reference have been designated for the proposed Cork city centre taskforce; and if not, the reason for the delay in appointing these. [59283/25]
112. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if funding has been earmarked within his Department’s 2025 or 2026 estimates for the establishment and operation of the Cork city centre taskforce; and if so, the amount allocated. [59284/25]
113. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if he remains committed to ensuring that the Cork city centre taskforce will be operational within 100 days of the next Dáil term; and the timeline for its creation, first meeting, and publication of an initial work programme. [59285/25]
114. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach the main objectives proposed for the Cork city centre taskforce; the way in which it will coordinate with existing urban regeneration, business support, and enterprise initiatives in Cork city; and if he will ensure that its remit includes direct consultation with local businesses, residents, and elected representatives. [59286/25]
115. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if his Department has examined models used for city-centre regeneration in other jurisdictions, such as the Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC or the Dublin City Centre Taskforce, when designing the Cork initiative; and if those learnings will be published. [59287/25]
116. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Taoiseach if he will commit to publishing a quarterly update on the progress toward the establishment of the Cork city centre taskforce, including stakeholder engagement, budgetary provision, and measurable outcomes. [59288/25]
117. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the dates during Ireland's Presidency it will host a summit meeting of the European Political Community and an informal meeting of the European Council. [58201/25]
118. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress made on holding a referendum to extend voting rights in Presidential elections to Irish citizens living in the north of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59260/25]
119. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the work his Department has undertaken to ensure the safe evacuation of a family (details supplied) to Ireland from Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57773/25]
120. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the European Union’s plans to improve the competitiveness of the region for the bio-pharmaceutical sector, in view of recent policy developments in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57792/25]
121. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the co-ordination taking place within the European Union to improve the competitiveness of the European Union, in order to ensure Ireland can remain a world leader in life sciences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57793/25]
122. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the original budget approved for the construction and fit-out of Ireland House, Tokyo, in 2018; and the current projected final cost, including itemised expenditures on land, construction and fit-out (details supplied). [57854/25]
123. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the primary causes of the €12 million overrun for the construction and fit-out of Ireland House, Tokyo; the extent to which rising construction costs in Tokyo, changes in project scope, design alterations, or unforeseen site conditions contributed to same (details supplied). [57855/25]
124. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the Ireland House, Tokyo project still delivers value for money for Irish taxpayers, particularly those in constituencies such as Cork North-Central with strong export interests in Japan (details supplied); and the way in which this aligns with the strategic objectives of the "Global Ireland 2025" initiative. [5…
125. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any contractual or procurement procedures were modified during the construction or fit-out phases of Ireland House, Tokyo; if so, the specific changes that were made; and the reason (details supplied). [57857/25]
126. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated annual operating cost of Ireland House, Tokyo compared to the previous leased embassy facilities; and the way in which these costs will impact his Department’s budget for supporting trade promotion in key markets such as Japan. [57858/25]