1. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide details of his engagements with the embassy and government of Bahrain with regard to a human rights defender in custody in that country (details supplied). [6756/26]
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2. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing construction of a children’s hospital in Ukraine (details supplied); if he will consider allocating targeted funding for this project as part of Ireland’s wider financial support for Ukraine; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6772/26]
3. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will raise the matter of the ongoing construction of a children’s hospital in Ukraine (details supplied) at an EU level to propose direct funding for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6773/26]
4. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade whether the State has recognised any of Northern Cyprus, Kashmir, South Ossetia, Transnistria, or Western Sahara to be "occupied territories";; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6812/26]
5. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has spoken formally with the Dutch ambassador to Ireland since her appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6819/26]
6. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider facilitating a meeting with an Irish based engineer that is part of the ongoing construction of a children’s hospital in Ukraine (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6923/26]
7. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether research has been undertaken to assess the anticipated costs to the consumer that will result from the renewable heat obligation; the details of these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6739/26]
8. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether research has been undertaken to assess the costs to fuel suppliers of complying with the renewable heat obligation; the details of these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6740/26]
9. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a small-scale oil slick at a location (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that any damage to the biosphere is limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6763/26]
10. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding Ireland’s preparedness for a large-scale oil spill off the coast that impacts on both water and land wildlife; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6764/26]
11. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to engage with Uisce Éireann in relation to preparedness for a large-scale oil spill off the coast that impacts on both water and land wildlife; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6765/26]
12. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to engage with local authorities in relation to preparedness for a large-scale oil spill off the coast that impacts on both water and land wildlife; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6766/26]
13. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if Gardaí have access to data on the NVDF via their mobility device on whether a disqualified driver surrendered their licence or learner permit to the RSA; and if that data is in real time for Gardaí to access at the roadside. [6643/26]
14. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if the cost of the NTA dispatch operator licence is the same for large, corporate taxi apps as it is for individual drivers (details supplied). [6675/26]
15. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the bus route proposed by the NTA in the Connecting Ireland Mobility Plan, between Nenagh and Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6686/26]
16. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the reason that the 33A bus service is frequently cancelled without prior notice on the Transport for Ireland real time information app; the measures which are being taken to ensure that real time service information is accurate and timely; and the steps his Department is taking to reduce the level of cancellations on routes 33/33A so that commuters are not lef…
17. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the reason the final scheduled bus service from Rush and Lusk train station departs before passengers from the last train service have adequate time to board; whether a review will be undertaken to improve timetable integration between rail and bus services at this station; the plans which are in place to ensure that passengers are not required to walk long dis…
18. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department or the National Transport Authority has considered establishing a dedicated shuttle bus service linking Rush and Lusk train station with Rush on a timetable aligned with train arrivals and departures; whether such a service has been evaluated in terms of improving accessibility and reducing private car dependency; the steps which will be …
19. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the reason the 33N night bus service must serve Swords and Dublin Airport despite Swords having access to a separate twenty four hour bus service; whether the National Transport Authority has assessed alternative routings, including the option of using the Dublin Tunnel, in order to shorten journey times for passengers travelling to Rush; whether route reform o…
20. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there is a plan to reduce the number of daily journeys on the M50; the target for daily journeys at the achievement of that plan; the means by which this will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6760/26]
21. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport when the increase of up to 5%, promised in July 2025, will be paid to recipients of the CIÉ pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6786/26]
22. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the details of all works completed since 2020 and all works planned for the period 2026 to 2030 at all DART stations and platforms on the Dublin southside network; the type of works carried out or proposed, the year of completion or planned delivery, the current status, and the funding source for each station, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement …
23. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite funding for the main street and footpath through Cahersiveen town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6804/26]
24. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the reason a stop is not being considered in Kilcock, County Kildare under the proposed DART+ Programme; the alternatives that will be explored for DART access for residents, if no stop is put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6993/26]
25. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current regulations governing the issuing of vehicle registration plates by motor factors and other suppliers; if controls exist requiring proof of ownership prior to the production of number plates; if his Department is aware of concerns regarding the use of false or fraudulently obtained plates in criminal activity; and if consideration will be …