130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordab…
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132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposin…
133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local G…
134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]
135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]
136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]
137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]
456. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of electric vehicles in the fleet of An Garda Síochána. [70448/26]
457. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fast chargers installed in Garda stations. [70446/26]
465. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to PQ63901/26, the cumulative cost to the Exchequer, on a week-by-week basis, of the interim arrangement for the provision of coronial post-mortem examinations at UHW by locum pathologists since the arrangement commenced on 1 Jan 2026; and, if he maintains that disclosure of these aggregate expenditure figures is commerciall…
840. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current position regarding the former provision of court sittings in Tipperary Town; whether the Courts Service has considered the restoration of court sittings in the town; and the criteria which would have to be satisfied for their restoration. [64572/26]
841. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the capital investment undertaken at Carrick-on-Suir and Cashel courthouses in each of the past ten years; the works currently planned for each courthouse; whether either building has been assessed for refurbishment or redevelopment; and the estimated cost of identified works. [64571/26]
524. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total expenditure incurred by the State on security services associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) from the commencement of works to the date of completion; the amount spent in each year; the security provider or providers engaged; the nature of the security services p…
525. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether any security costs associated with the rapid-build modular accommodation development at a location (details supplied) were met by the OPW or any other public body; the total amount of such expenditure; the breakdown by year and category of expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52957/26]
357. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will urgently examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for more than eight months for an Irish residence permit; if he will arrange for their case to be prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/26]
9. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether a review has been undertaken of the long-term role and cost-effectiveness of modular accommodation centres established for persons under temporary protection, including a development (details supplied); whether alternative future uses for such facilities are being considered in light of changes to accommodation policy; and if …
34. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the recent Government decision to wind down the use of commercial accommodation contracts for persons fleeing the war in Ukraine, the future plans for State-funded modular accommodation developments (details supplied); whether occupancy levels at such sites are expected to reduce; and if he will make a statement on the mat…
217. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has engaged with the Department of Housing; Local Government and Heritage regarding the future use of modular accommodation developments currently being used to house persons under temporary protection, including the Haywood site in Clonmel, in light of the recent Government decision to wind down commercial ac…
218. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether consideration is being given to the future housing role of modular accommodation units developed for temporary protection purposes, including whether such units could subsequently be repurposed for social or affordable housing needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41560/26]
1460. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of meetings of the Standing Committee on the Provision of Coroner-Directed Post Mortem Examination Services held since its establishment in April 2022; the recommendations made by the committee; and the actions taken by his Department arising from those recommendations. [44104/26]
307. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of FCPN fines paid by drivers convicted in court in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38644/26]
753. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Gardaí assigned to roads policing units in March 2026 and April 2026, by Garda division; the current number in roads policing to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37736/26]
6. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on proposals to introduce official identity cards, including photographic identification, for peace commissioners; the current status of engagement with his Department on this matter; and the timeframe for implementation. [30587/26]
414. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he acknowledges the practical difficulties currently faced by Peace Commissioners in verifying their official status, particularly in comparison to members of An Garda Síochána who can produce warrant cards; and if he will commit to progressing this matter as a priority. [30588/26]
793. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review the operation of the court fees regime under S.I. No. 492 of 2014 to ensure that fees do not act as a barrier to individuals seeking to vindicate their constitutional rights in the Superior Courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34247/26]