Parliamentary questions

100. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he is aware of an unfair regional balancing in Capital spending under the NDP given Cork’s potential to counterbalance Dublin. [15234/25]

101. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the engagement there have been between his Department and other Departments in 2025 on the delivery of necessary flood protection schemes in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/25]

102. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has now received an up-to-date environmental impact study in respect of the Blackpool flood relief scheme; the timeframe for when the public consultation will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16046/25]

103. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the up-to-date position in respect of the Blackpool flood relief scheme in view of the fact that there was major flooding over 12 years ago, that it was agreed that a flood relief programme would be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16045/25]

104. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 13 February 2025, for an update on plans to review and strengthen the ethics in public office legislation following the completion of the review of the statutory framework in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…

105. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of PEACEPLUS to date; the specific benefits for Donegal arising from PEACEPLUS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16088/25]

106. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome (NSO) 8 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16298/25]

107. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the refurbishment works scheduled to be carried out at Kilkenny Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15973/25]

108. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the Poddle flood alleviation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16069/25]

109. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the funding of the flood relief scheme in Clifden; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16247/25]

110. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the position regarding any systems put in place systems to ensure the integrity of the National Lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16314/25]

111. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for the up-to-date position on delivery of a new purpose-built Garda Station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12874/25]

112. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 4 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/25]

113. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he satisfied with the level of the progress made to date under national strategic outcome No. 9 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16192/25]

114. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his proposals to address value-for-money concerns within the operation of the OPW. [16105/25]

115. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide an overview of the responsibilities his Department has with regard to flood protection and arterial drainage works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15971/25]

116. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of properties currently leased by the Office of Public Works in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15842/25]

117. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will report on the climate and nature fund; if he has received any applications from departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16101/25]

118. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to use AI to support public service reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15840/25]

119. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Caiteachais Phoiblí, Seachadta ar an bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta, agus Athchóirithe cad atá beartaithe aige chun an státsheirbhís a ullmhú leis an dualgas reachtúil maidir le sprioc earcaíochta go mbeidh Gaeilge ag 20% de státseirbhísigh faoi 2030 a chur i ngníomh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [16049/25]

120. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to the Arts Council spending on the failed IT project, when his Department was first made aware of the problems with the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15895/25]

121. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in light of the disruption to the TETRA national communication network from storm Éowyn, the steps he will take to ensure similar disruption does not recur in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12023/25]

122. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on any flood remediation works and arterial drainage works planned for Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16066/25]

123. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a report on the review of the NDP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15975/25]

124. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the analysis that has been carried out by his Department on the expenditure of public bodies across all of Government on IT projects; the percentage of projects which have been successfully completed in budget and on time; the percentage which failed to be delivered; the number of…