Parliamentary questions

385. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the OPW has completed a ‘definitive project brief’ for 14-17 Moore Street, similar to the brief completed on the GPO. [55336/25]

386. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for the start and completion dates for all phases of works conducted thus far at 14-17 Moore Street since the purchase of each building by the State. [55337/25]

387. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the meaningful progress expected in 2026 at 14-17 Moore Street; the estimated timeframe for completing the application for Ministerial consent; and the length of time the process usually takes. [55338/25]

388. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the interim protective measures that have been put in place to mitigate against issues such as dry rot and timber decay at 14-17 Moore Street; and if it is intended to move some materials to a location off-site for treatment. [55339/25]

389. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the new building with ancillary visitor facilities is planned for construction at 8/9 Moore Street or 8/9 Moore Lane; and to provide an update on this project. [55340/25]

390. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 810 of 29 September 2025, the final cost of the works to install the netting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55341/25]

391. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department and each body under its aegis discloses expenditure on external consultancy and adviser fees, by category (details supplied) in their annual report and or financial statements for each accounting year; if they provide direct web links to the most recent pub…

392. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on his Department’s development of ‘green budgeting’ analysis of expenditure allocations in order to align with performance reporting, as committed to in the Climate Action Plan 2025 and due in Q4 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55495…

165. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has conducted an analysis of the amount of the €120bn in spending which is attributable to once-off versus recurring commitments; and if he will publish the breakdown. [54422/25]

166. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has assessed the impact of overruns in Budget 2025, from the originally planned €3bn in new expenditure to the estimated €8.5bn; and if he will publish the corrective measures being applied. [54424/25]

167. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether revenue from increased carbon-related motor fuel taxes will be directed towards electric vehicle infrastructure, public transport subsidies, or home energy grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54493/25]

168. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public works would support and fund the provision of mobility scooters so that those with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and mobility issue can have access to sites like Emo Park, Lough Boora in County Offaly; if he is aware that such mobility scooter…

169. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of external consultancy contracts entered into by his Department in the past five years, including the original estimated cost, the final cost, and the reasoning for contracting this work rather than using internal resources. [54329/25]

170. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm if any staff devices (laptops, phones, USBs) containing departmental information or sensitive data were reported lost or stolen in the past five years; the number of devices reported; the data risk involved; and the associated cost of mitigation. [54389/25]

171. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to detail the instances in which software or IT systems procured by his Department or agencies were later deemed unfit for purpose; and the costs of replacement or remediation. [54399/25]

172. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest in the erosion defences and flood defences of the Kerry coastline (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54447/25]

173. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans and funding in place to invest in the erosion defences and flood defences of Listowel, Killarney, Tralee and Kenmare, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54448/25]

181. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the upgrading of Gorey Garda Station. [54057/25]

182. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has considered allocating a percentage of the annual dividend paid by the DAA to the Exchequer directly to supporting infrastructure improvements at regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53708/25]

183. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the policy regarding the Civil Service mobility scheme in circumstances where an applicant has previously lodged a complaint against the Department or body to which they are seeking transfer; and whether an applicant who has previously lodged a complaint to the De…

184. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 232 of 23 September 2025 and 365 of 30 September 2025, to detail all expenditure on both properties from 2010 to 1 October 2025, including security any security costs. [53999/25]

185. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the progress of the flood relief scheme for Enniscorthy, County Wexford; if any other potential issues could be raised to further delay its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54081/25]

186. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans for a location (details supplied), given the growing concern around the rapidly deteriorating state of the building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54084/25]

187. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the criteria by which those with disabilities, who apply for positions under the disability-specific recruitment schemes run by publicjobs.ie, are assessed; what information applicants have to supply to outline their disability in their application; and if he w…

140. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he has received advice from the Department of Finance or the Central Bank recommending an increase in the State pension age; and if he will publish any such correspondence. [53104/25]