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Éireann relative to Public Business or the Resolution of the Dáil of 1st April, 2025, the following Revised Estimates and Further Revised Estimate for Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2025, be presented to the Dáil and circulated to members on 20th May, 2025, being … Office of the Attorney General (Revised Estimate). Vote 4 — Central Statistics Office (Revised Estimate). Vote 5 — Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Revised Estimate). Vote 6 — Office of the Chief State Solicitor (Revised Estimate). Vote 7 — Office of the Minister for Finance (Revised Estimate). Vote 8 — Office

Financial Contribution) Order 2025 (to be taken no earlier than 6.30 p.m. and to conclude within 60 mins) - Motions for Revised Estimates for Public Services 2025 [Votes 25 and 40] (to be moved together and decided by one question, and to conclude within 60 minutes) - Motion for Further … Revised Estimate for Public Services 2025 [Vote 24] (to conclude within 60 minutes) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Fair and Sustainable Funding for Carers, Home Support and Nursing Homes Support, selected by the Independent Technical Group. Thursday's business shall be Statements

have continued to grow significantly. Between 2015 and quarter 1 of 2025, which is the most recent data available to my Department, overall estimated public service numbers in full-time equivalent terms increased by over 36% from 302,000 to over 411,000. The public service

Minister said, the motion regarding the further Revised Estimates for public services, Vote 24, just relates to the transfer of functions to the Department of Justice. Had committees been established in a more timely manner, as they should have been, this motion would have been properly dealt with … query to the Department. Let us be upfront with elected representatives and, just as important, communities. As we are dealing with Revised Estimates for the Department, I also raise with the Minister an urgent matter related to budget allocations. I raised this issue with him during questions last

year low in the number of service closures; — data from the Early Years Sector Profile Survey showing that, between 2021/22 and 2022/23, the estimated number of staff in the early learning and childcare workforce rose by 8 per cent from 34,357 to 37,060; and — data from … offers the potential for much greater scope to influence the nature and volume of provision available and to ensure better alignment with estimated demand, with public provision operating alongside the established private and community elements of the sector. We will design and develop this work in collaboration with

club still has a waiting list for juveniles. There are way more running tracks on the southside. I believe the estimate is six or seven public tracks compared with two public tracks on the northside of Dublin. I do not know if this is because previous northside politicians

first question veered into another area, so the response to that is in the written reply. I am having pre-Estimate discussions with the Ministers for public expenditure and Finance for the upcoming budget. What we all need to see is an increase in the budget and support

have had dealings with him in the past when I served as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach. He presented his Estimates and every time he came in I reminded him of Carlow, Kilkenny and the schemes that were waiting

place. There is greater operational and financial transparency in the use of public funding. Importantly, two consecutive rounds of employment regulation orders have resulted in improved pay for an estimated 70% of those affected, and for 50% of those working in the sector. New negotiations involving the joint … data point to an expanding sector. For example, data from the early years sector profile survey show that between 2022 and 2024, the estimated number of enrolments in services rose by 19%. Core funding application data shows that between year 1 and year 3 of the scheme, capacity

influence the nature and volume of provision available and to ensure better alignment with estimated demand. Some early scoping work has been carried out to explore options to introduce a segment of public provision. This will require much more detailed and extensive policy development and design in order

substantial completion of the scheme in quarter 4 of 2027. The Office of Public Works has carried out a map review of Carlow town and is discussing with the council commencing topographical survey, re-estimation of flood flows and computer modelling to produce flood mapping, to inform

part of Ireland now. In a number of parts of my constituency of Cork North-Central, a car is an absolute necessity because public transport is not available. The Minister of State will be just as inundated as I am by the number of people contacting us looking … said in his speech. A man in Mallow has been waiting for nine months for a driving test and that is only an estimation of the date as opposed to actually getting a test. If someone gets a test date, there is no guarantee that the test will

Equality, for certain services administered by that Office and for the payment of grants. I welcome the opportunity to present the Revised Estimates for the children, disability and equality Vote group for 2025. The Vote group encompasses Vote 40, the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, which … Roma and disability policy. The Vote group also includes Vote 25, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, IHREC. IHREC is an independent public body that accounts to the Oireachtas with a mandate established under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, for which

under threat due to a lack of water and sewerage infrastructure. The greater Dublin drainage project needs to be progressed. Nationally, it is estimated that we need up to €120 billion for water development. That is a huge amount and we need to focus on key projects … resource our planning system, as others have mentioned. Logjams are seriously slowing the process down, and that is before community facilities, childcare, schools, public transport, playing pitches and the other amenities necessary to build communities alongside housing are even considered. There are also deficits in the energy grid

assistance from the State due to his level of income. He has completed the 12 lessons and has now been provided with an estimated driving test date of 12 January 2026, over eight months after he applied. The fundamental issue here is testers. We are paying the price … ramped up. I will finish on the point that, in addition, we do not need to force people to drive but instead offer public transport. We need to deal with the ghost buses and roll out free, frequent and accessible public transport to people so they

scheme obtained by the Irish Daily Mail and published last Wednesday by Craig Hughes show officials in the Department of public expenditure are concerned about the knock-on effects as there is a risk that it will end up costing more than it saves. A memo from … transferred from homes to hotels. The Minister of State should confirm if a business case was produced for the decision. It is estimated the current system is saving the State €1 million to €2 million every day based on current numbers. It takes pressure off the private rental

their suggestions. We are going to be heading fast into the budgetary cycle when we are going to be preparing for the Estimates for next year. I would like to hear the practical ideas of how people feel that town centres and city centres can be improved both … Many people often refer to things that are outside the scope of the Department in terms of arts and culture - it might be public realm - or it might be local authority-related matters - but there is no reason that our role cannot be used as a conduit

record, then letting it be known - that the position is not tenable for them. Those issues must be addressed. What the public at large wants to see is an improvement in Garda visibility in their communities. We need a clear plan for putting more gardaí, particularly community gardaí … members attested in 2025. He said the maximum would be 800. I do not know if the Minister can give us an estimated total for this year yet, but what we do know is that Garda numbers have declined in relative terms over the past number of years

Another constituent was in touch to say that he had applied for a driving test in mid-April and had been given an estimated test date of 12 January 2026. This constituent is one of the tens of thousands of adults stuck living at home with his parents … seeing people missing out on job opportunities and students dropping out of college because of the lack of decent public transport options. Much-needed apprentices, those who will be working and helping us to get out of the present housing crisis, need vehicles to get to and from

diagnosis immediately, in order to ensure a quicker route to intervention services. I have been informed by the HSE that it is estimated that up to 30% of assessments result in children being identified as not having a disability. It is about how to allocate resources more effectively … between 37 and 90 hours. There is finite capacity in terms of therapists out there, whether in the private sector or the public sector. Yes, we have to create more third level places. We have done that and we are going to do more of it. We have

essential capacity to support the water supply needs of up to 50% of our population. Similarly, the greater Dublin drainage project will protect public health, safeguard our environment and facilitate growth in the greater Dublin area to 2050. Currently, 40% of the nation's wastewater is treated … trunk main in the northern area of Dublin city and neighbouring Fingal. The new infrastructure will reduce the risk of interruption to an estimated 29,000 properties. It is also very clear from the programme for Government, which the Deputy will be familiar with, and the Taoiseach

students' unions and other interested parties. I intend to publish a paper later this year before the budget on this which will inform public and political debate on what options should be prioritised. There are many different parameters and moving parts. When you change … demands of other cohorts and across the rest of the sector. I must also have regard for the availability of resources in the Estimates process. In general, for student grant purposes, students are categorised according to their circumstances either as students dependent on their parents or legal guardians

risk and identified solutions that can protect over 95% at risk. As the Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief at the time, I was pleased to publish the 29 flood risk management plans to address flood risk in Ireland … under way. To date, the OPW has invested €570 million in 55 flood relief schemes, protecting 13,500 properties with an estimated economic benefit to the State in damages or losses avoided of €2 billion. The OPW's major flood relief schemes are typically designed and built

French law introduced in 2020 that brought in a scoring system for tech products and appliances where a sticker on packaging indicates an estimated lifespan and the durability and repairability of the product. It is simple but effective. It is something we in the Labour Party have called … introduces is one example. I also ask the Government to consider the Labour Party proposal to establish a national recycling and repair company. Public enterprises have played a critical role in the industrial and economic development of this State and as we reshape our economy to a more

learning and childcare capacity, which is increasing under this Government. Data from the annual early years sector profile 2023-2024 shows that the estimated number of enrolments increased by 19% from two years previously. The Tusla register of services demonstrates a net increase in the number of registered … intention that it be resourced and transformed into a forward planning and delivery unit to identify areas of need, forecast demand and deliver public supply where required. A forward planning model is in development in the unit and will be central to the Minister’s plans to achieve

Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated yearly cost of establishing a new annual public holiday. [28011/25

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of introducing contactless payments on all public transport. [26885/25

Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost to the State of making all public transport free for persons aged under 18, under 25 and under 30 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26967/25

changing prostate cancer medication that has been approved by the European Medicines Agency, will be made available to all public patients at the earliest possible date; the estimated full year cost of providing this treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23673/25

Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated net additional cost of providing two rounds of publicly funded IVF. [28688/25

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to estimate the cost of installing solar panels on building owned by OPW where there is an excess of 80 car park spaces. [28149/25

Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated full-year costs to recruit two additional Fire Safety Engineer Grade 1 for the OPW. [25862/25

Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of acquiring an electric bus to operate on public transport. [26886/25

Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of projects overseen by the Office of Public Works for which the outturn was greater than the initial estimated cost; the total estimated costs of such projects; and the total outturn for the years 2023, 2024, 2025. [28017/25

Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a local authority-led graduate entry medicine scholarship pilot project (public service commitment to work as a local GP); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28506/25

Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the estimated average capital cost and current expenditure operating cost respectively of providing each new publicly provided residential care place for children; to provide a breakdown of staffing costs; and if she will make a statement

Deputy Seamus Healy asked the Minister for Health the estimated full-year costs to recruit two additional WTE clinical specialist podiatrists and two additional WTE senior podiatrists for public health services. [26944/25

examined the regulatory impact analysis of the Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2024, which warns of the potential for smokers to relapse if vape flavours are banned; if her Department has conducted any research into the estimated number of smokers that may relapse

asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide a full update on the proposed main flood scheme at Ballinhassig, County Cork; the current stage of the project; and to provide clarification on the remaining stages and estimated timelines. [27808/25

Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of IT projects within their Department, or bodies under its aegis, which have been allocated funds in excess of €1 million in the years 2020 to date; the purpose of any projects; the initial estimate to complete