351. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the policy rationale, projected fiscal impact, and anticipated savings associated with proposals to require international protection applicants who are in employment to make a contribution towards the cost of their accommodation; the estimated annual savings arising from this measure; the safeguards envisaged to ensure propo…
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352. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has assessed the impact of the use of private accommodation for international protection applicants on housing supply, rental prices, and availability in the wider housing market; to detail any such assessments undertaken since 2022; and to outline what measures are being pursued to reduce reliance on short-term …
353. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) in relation to the welfare of persons in Irish prisons; the actions he will take to address the issues highlighted in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7248/26]
354. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he will take to engage with the Irish Prison Service in relation to the welfare of persons in Irish prisons, in particular following a report published in relation to self-harm in the prison system (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7249/26]
355. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of and summary of disclosures made to him under Section 41 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [7297/26]
356. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the case of a prisoner (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure that this person is provided a suitable diet to accommodate their diagnosed medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7301/26]
357. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that are in place to facilitate dietary restrictions in prisons on the basis of diagnosed medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7302/26]
358. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures that are in place to facilitate dietary restrictions in prisons on the basis of religion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7303/26]
359. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the inability to provide meals designed for prisoners with diabetes in a prison (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with the prison services to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7304/26]
360. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of first residence permits issued in each of the years from 2016 to 2024 that were for education; and the number of residence permits for education valid in each of years from 2016 to 2024. [7306/26]
361. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of EU citizens subject to re-entry bans to the State in each of the past ten years; the average duration of the bans imposed in each year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7321/26]
362. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of an organisation (details supplied), in relation to the use of counselling notes as set out in the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025; the actions he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7329/26]
363. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will engage with an organisation (detail supplied) in relation to the use of counselling notes as set out in the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7330/26]
364. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of deportation orders made in accordance with the Free Movement Directive (Directive 2004/38/EC) for each year since 2020; the average length of the re-entry ban applied to those deported under the Directive for each year since 2020; the total cost of deportation operations made under the directive for each year since 20…
365. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the provision of additional powers to the Agri-Food Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7273/26]
366. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned at the impact the continuation of the Nitrates Derogation will have on Irish habitats, 90% of which are in bad condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72885/25]
367. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had engagement with the agricultural sector regarding emission reductions plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73267/25]
368. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the most recent meeting between Iceland and the EU delegations regarding EU-Iceland fisheries negotiations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7041/26]
369. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the UK-Australia post-Brexit trade deal on Irish agricultural exports to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7083/26]
370. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on the uptake and impact of the future growth loan scheme among farmers since its introduction, including the total number of loans issued to the agri-food sector and any changes to eligibility criteria over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/26]
371. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current levels of credit advanced to primary agriculture in 2025, compared to the €686 million reported in 2021; the measures taken to ensure continued access to working capital for farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7101/26]
372. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail the performance and closure status of the Brexit impact loan scheme extended to Covid-19 impacted businesses, including the number of farmers who availed of it since 2022 and any outstanding issues related to refinancing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7102/26]
373. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average farm debt levels across different farm systems, such as dairy, cattle, sheep, and tillage; the way these compare to the 2021 figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7103/26]
374. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the implementation and outcomes of the €500 million growth and sustainability loan scheme (GSLS) announced in Budget 2023, including the value of loans disbursed to farmers and fishers over the past four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7104/26]
375. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the Ukraine credit guarantee scheme in supporting liquidity needs for farmers amid ongoing economic uncertainties, including the total loans provided since its inception and any extensions or modifications made in response to global events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7105/26]