Parliamentary questions

48. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to make the necessary changes for the provision of flood relief schemes, in order they can be expedited in a shorter period of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10775/26]

49. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will commit to increasing the capital budget allocated to the Department of Education and Youth, with a view to ensuring the timely delivery and completion of much-needed school building projects in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11079…

50. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on flood prevention at Bunclody, County Wexford. [10463/26]

51. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of current Government ministers that do not yet have a repayment plan in place to return money owed to the Exchequer from pension overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10078/26]

52. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his plans to accelerate flood relief schemes in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10559/26]

53. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the preparation of a planning application for a permanent solution to flooding at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9594/26]

54. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the Government's programme of digitalisation of public services. [10464/26]

55. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason for the repeated and extended closure of St. Enda's Park Rathfarnham during routine weather events; when flood alleviation works will be completed in the park will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10804/26]

56. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the measures he is taking to improve Ireland's response to flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10762/26]

57. Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to consider the establishment of a national flood agency to have a sole focus on the State's approach to flood management and progressing flood relief schemes. [10780/26]

58. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if additional funding will be made available for flood relief schemes; if he will consider expediting proposed flood relief schemes for Cork city given they have been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11081/26]

59. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the South Galway flood relief project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9700/26]

60. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he expects any of the sectoral plans under the NDP to be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10805/26]

61. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the immediate actions that will be taken by his Department to accelerate delivery of critical infrastructure outlined in the accelerating infrastructure action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10694/26]

62. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will make the OPW office and facilities in Trim available for the use of community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11090/26]

63. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been made in accelerating the delivery of infrastructure under the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10961/26]

64. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline the role of the new National Development Finance Agency (NDFA); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10787/26]

65. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in view of the increased incidences of flooding with accumulated rainfall if the level of co-operation on a cross-Border basis in relation to flooding and drainage issues can be intensified; if there are specific proposals to deal with flooding difficulties in County Cavan c…

66. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the steps that have been taken to reduce the IT programme spend within State departments and public bodies; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [10915/26]

67. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the Climate and Nature Fund; the number of applications has he received; the number of have been approved; how much money has been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10763/26]

68. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of each outstanding flood relief and coastal protection scheme in Waterford, including funds approved, drawn down or outstanding. [10981/26]

69. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the work being carried out in his Department in the wake of storm Chandra, to help improve storm warning systems, preparation for storms; whether short, medium and long-term solutions to flooding are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9943/26…

70. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in line with the National Tourism Strategy and the promotion of sustainable heritage tourism, whether his Department will engage with the Office of Public Works to establish a dedicated preservation and visitor-management programme for key historical structures such as Mona…

71. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will report on initiatives being taken to address coastal erosion in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11099/26]

72. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on flood relief works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9593/26]