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Questions on Policy or Legislation
Ryan O'Meara 5 Nov 2026
second is a dedicated, adequately funded, multi-annual programme for the shared costs of concentric cabling, which is estimated at €700 million across all local authorities for 75,000 public lights. The third is a meaningful increase in the budget from the Department of Transport for our regional
Cabinet Committees
James O'Connor 3 Nov 2026
publication before the end of this year. This is an important infrastructure and national road upgrade that we have long fought for with the Taoiseach's co-operation. Could we get an update about the status of Government support for this project? We estimate the cost could
Short-Term Letting and Tourism Bill 2026: Second Stage
Peter Burke 4 Nov 2026
regulation of short-term letting in Ireland. It will ensure that hosts and platforms operate within a consistent set of rules, that public authorities have access to the information necessary to perform their functions effectively and that policymaking is informed by reliable evidence. Over the past decade … tourism accommodation offering. The scale of this activity is considerable. Pending the establishment of the national register, Fáilte Ireland continues to produce monthly estimates of online short-term letting activity based on data derived from online listings. These estimates indicate that as of September 2026, approximately
Sports Organisations
George Lawlor 5 Nov 2026
Traditional taekwondo, under the auspices of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, ITF, is the biggest martial art in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people practising it around the country. In Ireland, there are more than 350 ITF taekwondo clubs. One association, the Irish Taekwon-Do Association … young are immense. I was blown away by the activities. This move, in essence, excluded thousands of students of taekwondo from accessing public, taxpayer funding for courses in sports education and sport leadership, particularly for women. It has inhibited Garda vetting for instructors. It is obstructing the application
North-South Interconnector
Alan Dillon 5 Nov 2026
Northern Ireland, leading to more secure, affordable and sustainable supply of electricity across the island. The European network of transmission system operators currently estimates that the project will deliver a cost saving of €120 million per annum to households and businesses across the island of Ireland … project that concluded it was not feasible to run the North-South interconnector underground, thereby confirming the 2018 report remains valid. However, public support is key in enabling delivery of the project and this is why it plays such a crucial role in EirGrid's plan. In March

In parliamentary questions

Ken O'Flynn Written
3 Nov 2026 · to Finance
Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed estimates of the lifetime net fiscal impact of migrants entering Ireland at different ages, taking account of tax contributions and public expenditure over their lifetime; if so, the methodology and findings; and if not, whether
Carol Nolan Written
3 Nov 2026 · to Public Expenditure
number of critical or important ICT systems operated by Departments and public bodies that rely on software, operating systems, databases or hardware no longer supported by the manufacturer; the number processing personal or sensitive information; the estimated cost and timetable for replacement; the number for which no funded
David Cullinane Written
3 Nov 2026 · to Public Expenditure
Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list all flood relief and coastal protection schemes in Waterford currently prioritised for funding or progression by the OPW; the estimated cost of each; the funding committed; and the expected timeline

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