247. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the funding that has been provided in Budget 2026 for new bus routes versus existing services in Dublin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56672/25]
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Showing questions asked by Emer Currie under the heading Budget 2026.
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248. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the amount allocated to the National Transport Authority under Budget 2026 for the provision of new services across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56673/25]
316. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has received any proposals to reduce the VAT rates for the cinema industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57265/25]
317. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of reducing the VAT rate for the cinema industry to 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57272/25]
29. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific measures and initiatives to which the additional €157 million dedicated to circular economy measures in Budget 2026 will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55584/25]
30. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the specific measures and initiatives to which the additional €64 million dedicated to the Environmental Protection Agency in Budget 2026 will be allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55585/25]
33. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which the €3.5 billion released for ESB Networks and EirGrid in capital expenditure in Budget 2026 will assist in developing grid capabilities to support high-capacity electric vehicle charging hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55592/25]
72. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the preferred locations for the 90 new EV recharging hubs and 192 new fast (100kW+) recharging points announced as part of Budget 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55598/25]
76. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if the inclusion of commercial operators in free fare schemes is being considered under the 40% increase in the allocation for the operation of State-subsidised Public Service Obligation public transport services in Budget 2026. [55602/25]
113. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to publish the Research and Development Compass referred to in his Budget 2026 speech; if he will engage with key stakeholders, including industry representatives, to ensure that proposed reforms are practical and reflect the realities of how R&D is conducted in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55878/25]
114. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance if the Research and Development Compass will benchmark Ireland’s R&D tax credit regime against those of other EU or OECD countries to assess international competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55879/25]
115. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Finance the intended purpose and format of the forthcoming Research and Development Compass referenced in his Budget 2026 speech; if he will confirm whether it will take the form of a stand-alone publication or inform the development of a wider policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55880/25]
132. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will ensure that a review of the grow digital voucher and the possible reintroduction of the Enterprise Ireland online retail grants will be considered as part of the review of the supports provided by his Department’s agencies announced in Budget 2026. [55579/25]
133. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the details being considered as part of the Budget 2026 commitment to promote and leverage the productive use of AI in companies to ensure the benefits are optimised. [55580/25]
290. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the procurement reforms expected at her Department as announced in Budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55590/25]
359. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans for the allocation of the €810 million in capital funding announced in Budget 2026; if investment is planned for the development of innovation and incubation hubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55628/25]