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system. It will build on and enhance the existing plan-led approach to development whereby the national planning framework and the new national planning statements will set a very clear policy direction to reflect the Government's priorities for the future development of the country. This will … planning application may be forthcoming. Under the Act, An Bord Pleanála will be renamed an coimisiún pleanála and its organisational structure is being changed to better meet its challenges and workload. In addition, a new advisory board will be introduced to the Office of the Planning Regulator

steps he will take to ensure that planned expenditure on projects in the national development plan are properly costed and have realistic start and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/25

Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the new infrastructure unit in his Department will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4922/25

Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to improve the quality of infrastructure in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5052/25

Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on his new proposed legislation on super junior Ministers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5054/25

Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on flood prevention measures being undertaken in Rathcormac, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5074/25

Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when he plans to commence and conclude his planned review of the Civil Service blended working policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5125/25

Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when he will conclude the process of workforce planning referred to in the programme for Government for the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5124/25

Department, the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. I would like her to take account of the contributions from me and my colleagues, Deputies Wall and Kenny, over the next 15 minutes. We are having statements on the programme for Government. What I will

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if reported plans (details supplied) to cease cost-of-living supports and payments in budget 2026 will be benchmarked against a reduction in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5420/25

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department is considering natural flood management and other mitigations in relation to estimated rising sea levels and protecting property that is prone to this risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5073/25

Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform how he plans to ensure that the OPW and its structures deliver best value for money outcomes on all projects; the timeline for the completion of any proposed reforms in this area; and if he will make a statement

Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of the catchment and flood risk management plan under CFRAM for County Louth; the progress on its implementation to date; the funding that has been allocated to the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if urgent consideration will be given by the OPW to addressing the flooding situation in Elm Park, Buncrana, where nine properties were built on a floodplain and have been severely impacted by both … defective concrete and previous flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5218/25

Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide details on the full number of staff who will be assigned to the proposed dedicated infrastructure division in his Department; if he will provide details on the range of skill sets … that will be available within the division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5127/25

life and achieving our decarbonisation goals. Achieving these goals has been set out in the programme for Government. The National Transport Authority, NTA, has statutory responsibility for transport planning in the greater Dublin area, including County Kildare. The NTA's greater Dublin area transport strategy, which was approved … also provides a clear statement of transport planning policy for counties including Kildare. I clarify the planned proposals related to the DART+ West and South West projects and the current position of the proposals in the planning and development stage. The DART+ West project aims to increase passenger

coming weeks, the Mental Health Bill will continue its journey through the Houses of the Oireachtas. We will launch the second implementation plan for our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. The successor strategy to our national suicide reduction strategy, Connecting for Life, will be developed this … youth mental health in the HSE. The national office has taken full account of reports and audits into CAMHS and has developed a new youth mental health action plan, which was published yesterday. The three-year action plan sets out a roadmap to ensure all children and families

establishment of a new infrastructure division to co-ordinate delivery across government. It also encompasses a commitment to completely reviewing the national development plan by the summer to map out a revised blueprint for the delivery of major capital investment for towns, cities, regions and communities throughout Ireland … Government will submit to the EU a new medium-term fiscal plan, which I and the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, will lead on and which will be published at the same time as the summer economic statement. We know we face potentially significant headwinds from changes in international trade

Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the he will engage with the Department of Housing, the OPW and Donegal County Council to explore a viable alternative solution for affected homeowners in Elm Park, Buncrana, including the option … providing grant funding for the purchase of alternative homes rather than rebuilding on an unsuitable site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5217/25

Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to outline his vision for a public infrastructure Act as referenced in the programme for Government; how this will improve delivery, value for money and accountability in relation to public infrastructure development … will provide details on any models his Department is evaluating which are in place in analogous countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5128/25

always needed from time to time. The way in which that is done and the interaction between the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and the other Departments and the relevant State agencies needs to be very transparent too. That is an issue … college. On health, we have serious issues from a capital point of view on the requirement for elective hospitals, the National Maternity Hospital, the national children's hospital. My colleague Deputy Sheehan and myself will be beating the drum with regard to UHL and the need for another

point at which they were adjourned; (ii) following the statements, a Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a statement in reply which shall not exceed 10 minutes; and (iii) members may share time; 4. the proceedings on the Motion re Proposed approval … Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. In relation to Thursday's business, it is proposed that: 1. the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule

hours is minimal. The statement concluded, "As a public body, the HSE cannot support the use of publicly owned emergency vehicles for purposes that the Revenue Commissioner considers potential personal use or benefit." I do not think there is any doubt these National Ambulance Service managers are heroes … context of my intervention, they are not a benefit-in-kind. Our National Ambulance Service managers are not just first responders, they play a crucial role in critical incident operation, planning and management. I also acknowledge the many first responders, members of more than 200 community groups

also developing a longer term ten-year capital plan for mental health, which will help to determine priorities for improving facilities nationally to underpin the implementation of our models of care and the type of infrastructure envisaged under the national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision … clear links to our national HSE show the public that they can trust the information here, and in doing so, can be signposted to a range of services. More recently, the HSE developed and launched My Mental Health Plan, which has been in use since April 2024. This

thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The national hydrogen strategy was published in July 2023 and is our first major policy statement on renewable hydrogen. It marks an important first step in developing an indigenous hydrogen industry in Ireland. The strategy sets out our strategic vision … legal and regulatory framework for this new industry, and examining the feasibility of exporting hydrogen. We are currently finalising a detailed implementation plan for the multi-year work programme set out in the strategy to ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place to support delivery of the actions

Luas to Poolbeg, in the context of the new Programme for Government’s commitment to review and enhancing the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7100/25

Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the proposed timeline and scope for the review of the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4773/25

priority matrix or other details of a mechanism of how capital projects will be selected and prioritised under the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5445/25

spending planned for retrofitting between now and 2030 as part of the revised national development plan and the national retrofit plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2929/25

asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the review of the National Development Plan will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4921/25

Minister for Health the reason for the discrepancy between the mental health savings figures in the HSE National Service Plan 2025 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2390/25

link bus route between Tuam and Athenry, County Galway; the current status of the route plan; when the National Transport Authority expects to implement this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8455/25

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the timeline for the National Development Plan review mentioned in the new Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4187/25

Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7656/25

Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8519/25

steps he will take to ensure that planned expenditure on projects in the national development plan are properly costed and have realistic start and completion dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5044/25

Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he plans to review public procurement procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4925/25

Environment, Climate and Communications the number of premises that remain unconnected under the National Broadband Ireland rollout plan; the estimated timeline for full completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7985/25

Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education her plans to create a dedicated national therapy service in education, beginning with special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4330/25

Education what engagement she has had with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in relation to pensions for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8591/25

Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the Thomastown flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4803/25

Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the Graiguenamanagh flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4802/25

Deputy Séamus McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the Ballinhassig flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5033/25

Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to review the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5669/25

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when tree cutting along a river (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2443/25

Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of the Graiguenamanagh and Thomastown flood relief schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2536/25

Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if a matter (details supplied) has been brought to his attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5830/25

Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when flood defence works will commence for an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5067/25

Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the new infrastructure unit in his Department will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4922/25

Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to reply to correspondence (details supplied) regarding a flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4635/25