669. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will review the operation of the statutory domestic violence leave provisions, particularly the type of information or evidence that an employer may request from an employee applying for the leave; if her Department is considering issuing further guidance or legislative changes to provide greater clarity for both employers and …
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386. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the research commissioned in connection with the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021 was received by his Department; when he expects the findings to be published; the reasons for the delay in publication to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/26]
387. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the independent review undertaken in respect of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; whether the report has been considered by his Department; if he intends to publish it; whether legal advice has been sought arising from its findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [486…
388. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that remain before the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021 can proceed through the Houses of the Oireachtas; whether the Government intends to advance the Bill following consideration of the research and review undertaken; whether any precautionary measures are under consideration pending a final decision on the…
612. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he is considering the introduction of emergency legislation to reform or overhaul the current planning system in light of the urgent need to accelerate the delivery of critical national infrastructure, including healthcare, housing and transport projects; the specific measures under consideration to address delays and leg…
990. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current status of Government proposals to introduce legislation banning conversion therapy; the scope of any proposed ban; the steps being taken to ensure the legislation is comprehensive and free from loopholes; the indicative timeline for publication and enactment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12424/26]
383. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the Apartments and Duplex Defects Remediation Bill 2024; if the general scheme has been published for pre legislative scrutiny as indicated for the Dáil autumn term; the current stage of that process; the indicative timeline for publication and passage of the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the ma…
384. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory or administrative work being undertaken in parallel with the legislative process to enable the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme to open for applications as soon as practicable following enactment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/26]
385. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the operation of the interim remediation scheme for fire safety defects in apartments and duplexes; if applications continue to be accepted pending enactment of the statutory scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2988/26]
386. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the retrospective costs pathfinder project; the stage it has reached; when its findings are expected to inform decisions on retrospective payments under the statutory apartments and duplex defects remediation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2989/26]
381. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the expected timeline for the introduction of the proposed late licence reforms for restaurants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68872/25]
382. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the engagement his Department has had with the restaurant sector regarding the forthcoming late licence reforms, including any consultation carried out to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68873/25]
161. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will introduce legislation or support the progression of the Housing (Homeless Families) Bill 2017 which proposes to place a statutory obligation on local authorities to consider the best interests of the child when responding to families presenting as homeless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64250/25]
118. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the enforcement of legislation banning the use of sunbeds by persons under the age of 18, in view of reports that some sunbed operators are failing to request proof of age or are accepting false identification; if her Department plans to conduct inspections or public awareness campaigns to address this issue; and if she will make a statement …
143. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice when in 2025 he plans to repeal section 19A of the Criminal Evidence Act 1992, which currently allows the private counselling and therapy records of victims of sexual abuse, including child victims, to be accessed by the accused given continued calls from the Council of Europe, victims, and numerous NGOs for this provision to be abolished; if legislative refor…
240. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she will review the enforcement of legislation prohibiting the use of sunbeds by persons under the age of 18, in light of reports that sunbed operators are accepting false identification or failing to request any proof of age; if his Department will undertake inspections or awareness campaigns to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the ma…
1598. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Justice if, in light of the growing threat posed by individuals engaging in antisocial and dangerous behaviour using stolen mopeds and electric motorbikes, he is actively considering legislative or operational reforms to empower Gardaí with the tools they need to intervene effectively. [20107/25]
222. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the timeline for the introduction in Dáil Éireann of the Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021, which has already passed through Seanad Éireann; his position on the protection of the native Irish honey bee apis mellifera mellifera, in light of recent research highlighting the uniqueness of the Irish ecotype; and if he will…