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Roderic O'Gorman Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
973. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the effect of biodiversity loss on food system and supply chain resilience; the updated figures on the value and volume of agri-food imports for the 2019-2025 period; his views on the way the Government is taking steps to build sustainable food systems to ensure domestic food security, in tabular form; and if he will mak…
Robert O'Donoghue Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
974. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of the recent death of a horse in a sulky race (details supplied); the current legal status of sulky racing in Ireland; if there are measures to better regulate this practice; his plans for better animal welfare regulations, particularly in the equine sports sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1225…
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
975. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address the concerns regarding Bord Bia governance raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12275/26]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
976. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that Ireland gets the best possible CAP deal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12416/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
977. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if traceability records will be made publicly accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12620/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
978. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if processors will be required to publish the proportions of Irish and non-Irish products of animal origin processed in their plants, and that are contained in their final products, whether ready to eat or non ready to eat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12621/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
979. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the quantity of third country imports of products of animal origin that went to each of the approved/registered meat establishments disaggregated by species and activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/26]
Jennifer Whitmore Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
980. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the number of farmers still impacted by the delay in payments under the ACRES scheme for 2023 on a county by county basis, when the issue will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12638/26]
Matt Carthy Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
981. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the posts within his Department which necessitate a person being a qualified veterinarian; the WTE of each, by category; the number of which currently vacant and the length of any such vacancy, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12693/26]
Pat Buckley Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
982. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures currently in place to ensure equine welfare; if horses can be rehomed if seized by State agents; and the process by which horses are licenced under current legislation. [12861/26]
Pat Buckley Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
983. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with current animal welfare legislation; if he has considered establishing a specific unit within his Department to combat animal abuse cruelty; and if he has considered reform of legislation relating to the protection of horses. [12862/26]
Pat Buckley Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Agriculture
984. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his position on the regulation of urban horses; and if he has concerns over the abuse of horses in urban areas. [12863/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
985. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount the third party residential care model costs compared with services provided directly through HSE with regard to costings. [12223/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
986. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality which public sector bodies have met the 6% employment target for people with disabilities as of 1 January 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12330/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
987. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department has conducted audits or inspections to monitor compliance with the disability employment targets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12331/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
988. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the results of public sector progress towards the 6% target will be published; the format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12333/26]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
989. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way the 6% public sector target aligns with broader national strategies for the employment of people with disabilities; the plans to extend similar targets to the private sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12336/26]
Barry Heneghan Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
990. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of Government proposals to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy; the scope of any proposed ban; the steps being taken to ensure the legislation is comprehensive and free from loopholes; the indicative timeline for publication and enactment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12424/26]
Ruth Coppinger Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
991. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to consider the creation of a mandatory rechecking system for Garda vetting for those people employed in the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12756/26]
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
992. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider establishing a museum in Tuam dedicated to victims of abuse by religious orders. [12805/26]
Paul Lawless Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
993. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will direct the HSE to review the referral pathway decision for a child (details supplied) whose case has been refused by the Children's Disability Network Team on three occasions despite a completed assessment of need and general practitioner concerns; if she will ensure that the child's case is reconsidered in light of ongoing …
Paul Lawless Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
994. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of cases in which families, including that of a child (details supplied), are repeatedly directed to apply to the CDNT despite previous referral forum decisions ruling them ineligible; the measures which are being taken to ensure families receive accurate and consistent guidance; and if she will make a statement on the m…
Paul Lawless Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
995. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which the HSE ensures that children (details supplied) who receive an assessment of need diagnosis subsequently receive timely and appropriate interventions; if she is satisfied that current practice is meeting statutory obligations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12842/26]
Liam Quaide Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
996. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reasons a child (details supplied) has not had any speech and language therapy for several years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12867/26]
Donna McGettigan Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
997. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child (details supplied) will receive the residential care place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11649/26]