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Showing questions asked by Ken O'Flynn under the heading Departmental Regulations.

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Ken O'Flynn Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
405. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number and nature of regulations, made under section 67 of the Education Act 1998, in each of the past five years; the policy purpose and practical application of those regulations in the education system; the specific education functions or operational areas those regulations support; whether any review has been undertaken regarding the effective…
Ken O'Flynn Written 6 May 2026 · to Education
406. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she is satisfied that the use of regulation making powers, under section 67 of the Education Act 1998, continues to provide clear added value in the operation and oversight of the education system; whether any cost-benefit or effectiveness assessment has been carried out in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. […
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Transport
316. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport the statutory provision under which he proposes to introduce regulations to prohibit the use of scramblers in public places; whether he is satisfied that the enabling power is sufficient to support a total prohibition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14692/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Transport
317. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether draft regulations concerning the prohibition of scramblers in public places have been circulated to An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority or any other stakeholder for consultation; and if he will outline the consultation process and timeline. [14693/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Transport
323. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport when the regulations he has indicated will implement a total ban on the use of scrambler bikes and other off-road vehicles in public places will be made and commenced; whether the draft text of those regulations has been finalised; and if he will provide the anticipated commencement date and scope of the proposed prohibition. [11393/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Finance
226. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has conducted, commissioned, or reviewed any analysis of the decision-making thresholds, screening criteria, or admissibility standards applied by the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman when determining whether a complaint proceeds to full investigation; if not, whether he intends to initiate such a review; and if he wil…
Ken O'Flynn Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Finance
227. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the governance and oversight mechanisms currently in place to ensure that the complaint rejection rates of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman remain consistent with the statutory objective of providing accessible, independent, and effective redress for consumers; whether his Department monitors uphold and rejection rates across complaint c…