Questions

99. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures his Department is taking to ensure that the delivery of large-scale housing developments is matched by the guaranteed provision of essential community infrastructure, including community centres, libraries, childcare and other local amenities; and whether additional funding or supports will be provided to areas experi…

626. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will remove the specific criteria of “insulin initiation from the start” that is preventing approximately 500-700 people with a clinical diagnosis of type one diabetes from accessing continuous glucose monitoring, which clinical evidence and recommendations overwhelmingly supports as first-choice glucose monitoring treatment for all people with type one …

278. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of the proposed civil service reasonable accommodation policy due to be introduced in 2026; which disabled persons' representative organisations and disabled persons' organisations were consulted during its development; whether an organisation (details supplied) was consult…

36. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether the proposed Investment Account framework due to be introduced in 2026 will include provisions to support investment by retail investors in indigenous Irish SMEs and startup companies; whether specific incentives are being considered to encourage long term investment in Irish businesses through such accounts; and if he will make a statement…

696. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has issued or plans to issue guidance regarding sun safety and skin protection for outdoor workers during periods of prolonged hot weather; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42675/26]

1066. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether consideration has been given to the development of accessibility guidance or universal design standards for reverse vending machines and similar public service infrastructure to ensure independent access for persons with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40216/26]

945. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding the sale of products commonly referred to as "CALI pens", marketed as CBD vapes, including reports that some may contain synthetic cannabinoids; the legal status of such products under current drugs legislation; the enforcement powers available to An Garda Síochána in relation to their sale, particularly to minors; and if s…

170. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the specific steps being taken to improve disability inclusion and accessibility across all sports, including participation pathways, accessible facilities and targeted funding supports; the way in which these measures are being delivered and monitored at local level, including in north Dublin; the way in which delivery is coordinated…

653. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued policy guidance or circulars to local authorities regarding the governance and leasing of publicly owned sports facilities to third parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14332/26]

654. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has any role in approving, reviewing or providing guidance on governance structures for sports facilities owned by local authorities and leased to external bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14333/26]

655. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has issued guidance to local authorities on community consultation processes in respect of publicly owned sports and recreational facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14339/26]

356. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of reports of scrambler motorcycle activity at a location (details supplied); the policy measures and legislative powers that will be considered in to support community safety and deter the illegal use of scrambler motorcycles in public spaces; whether his Department is engaged with An Garda Síochána or other relevant public bodies at a strate…

708. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the rationale for the domiciliary care allowance ceasing when a child reaches 16 years-of-age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6436/26]

709. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has examined the impact on families of requiring children who turn 16 years to transition from domiciliary care allowance to disability allowance, including the need for a new medical assessment during a critical stage of secondary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6437/26]

710. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether he has considered extending eligibility for the domiciliary care allowance to age 18 years or for the duration of full-time secondary education, in line with other child related supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6438/26]

430. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the data sharing arrangements that exist for students identified through the continuum of support who are also on assessment of need or child and adolescent mental health services waiting lists; if a shared national system is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71429/25]

456. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider engaging with the Brazilian authorities on the development of a bilateral tax treaty between Ireland and Brazil to address issues of potential double taxation, in view of the growing number of people who live and work between both countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58087/25]

1386. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will outline how long-term planning for migration and integration will be improved, including investment in housing, education, healthcare, and community infrastructure; if the Government plans to introduce a national integration infrastructure strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60104/25]

1806. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the implementation of the National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024–2028; if she will consider allocating an initial €10 million to support its delivery in line with recommendations from a foundation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58658/25]

1807. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will consider commissioning a full cost analysis of the National Men’s Health Action Plan 2024–2028 to ensure that the plan is adequately resourced and implemented across all relevant sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58659/25]

1808. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will work with colleagues across Government to develop a cross-Government Policy Statement on Men’s Health, in order to co-ordinate action and ensure a whole-of-Government approach to improving men’s well-being; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58660/25]

1812. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will advance and support research to better understand how men engage with their health and healthcare services, to ensure that health promotion initiatives are evidence-based and effective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58665/25]

201. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures currently in place to ensure compliance with the right of children to opt out of religious instruction, and that suitable alternative educational activities are provided in such cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54537/25]

268. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if the Special Rapporteur for the National Action Plan Against Racism is still held by a person (details supplied); whether any reports in respect of the National Action Plan Against Racism have been submitted; if so, on what dates; if so, whether they are available to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3859…

372. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department will provide an urgent update regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35685/25]