Parliamentary questions

237. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on Ireland's preparations for the implementation of the European Digital Identity Framework, which entered into force in May 2024; and if he will confirm whether the use of the wallet will be compulsory for individuals or optional. [53552/25]

238. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in relation to a commitment made by his predecessor that she would pursue with Culture Ireland alternative showcasing opportunities for Irish performers who refused to take part in the 2024 SXSW festival, the action taken to fulfil this commitment; if any action is forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on th…

239. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether funding schemes exist to support the development of gym facilities on rugby club grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53062/25]

240. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if the next large scale sports infrastructure fund will allow for purchase of a site, design and planning as well as construction for swimming pool projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53064/25]

241. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to report on the recent multi-agency cyberattack exercise targeting Cork Port; to state whether any vulnerabilities were identified in port or maritime infrastructure; and to outline the actions and resources now being deployed to strengthen cyber-defences at critical infrastructure sites nationwide. [53125/25]

242. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the work being undertaken by his Department regarding the implementation of the EU’s plan to offer digital identity to all of its citizens and residents by 2026, under the eIDAS 2.0 regulation. [52842/25]

243. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for a list of all approved individual sports capital grants, noting the total amount granted and the total amount drawn down for each individual group, in 2022, 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [53253/25]

244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his engagement with An Post in respect of the Rathmines Post Office since May 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53303/25]

245. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will investigate the reason the records of the Departmental Council and its working party created during the period 1982/83 relating to the process and agreement for the transfer of civil servants from the former Department of Posts and Telegraphs to An Post and Bord Telecom Éireann are not available in the offi…

246. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 291 of 29 April 2025, if a copy of the documentation stated could be supplied. [53445/25]

247. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the details of payments of sports capital grants to Dublin in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53468/25]

248. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the amount of funding that Sport Ireland provided to organisations in Dublin over the past three years, in tabular form. [53469/25]

249. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if Sport Ireland is considering increasing the grants to athletes under the international carding scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53470/25]

250. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to continue the large-scale sports infrastructure fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53471/25]

251. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the details of the capital funding programmes or grants which his Department or any body for which he has responsibility, for which sporting organisations are eligible to apply for; the details of any funding programme or grant that is currently open or the date when a subsequent prospective funding programme or grant…

252. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport his plans to increase funding for high-performance coaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53474/25]

253. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on the progress of the national broadband plan in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53475/25]

254. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if any additional capital funding will be needed for the national broadband plan beyond the additional €80 million of funding issued in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53476/25]

255. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of the new public warning text system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53480/25]

256. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when a decision is expected on plans to extend the basic income for artists scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53481/25]

257. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for a breakdown of the cost to date of running the basic income for artists scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53482/25]

258. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport for an update on progress made to date and the plans for the future for the expansion of the night-time economy action plan for Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53483/25]

259. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the grants available through the Arts Council; the overall cost of these grants for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53485/25]

260. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of grants and the cost of these grants under the latest stream of the cultural capital scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53486/25]

261. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if there will be a fund for commemorative events celebrating the history of cultural institutions over the next few years as many institutions celebrate significant milestones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53555/25]