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While we are discussing north Kildare specifically, there are a couple of projects that have been set in train. The M4 bus corridor, for example, has been built. I was recently in touch with the Minister's Department looking to ensure that we get the legislation passed … have from Leixlip to Maynooth and coming out to Kilcock within the term of this Government. There are a lot of positive projects in north Kildare and I am pushing for them, but we need to ensure other things, such as Local Link buses and buses

Minister for Transport the date on which the public consultation on the route options and emerging preferred route for the Navan rail project will take place; if he will provide an update on the project development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14756/26

make no apology for being obsessed with this project. It is just such a potential game changer for the county on so many different levels. It is hugely important socially, culturally, economically and environmentally. It would be transformative and I welcome the fact it is now back … regardless of the time of year this goes to consultation. There have already been a huge number of submissions in relation to this project. There is huge interest

infrastructure to deliver. All I am interested in doing is making sure we hit those timeframes. In the NDP, there are major projects like MetroLink which has gone on for years and will start construction next year. There is DART+ and all of the various things. We have … quality bus corridors. There is major investment in public transport, and rightly so. I am keeping a really close eye on the Navan project and I want the public consultation out by the end of quarter 2. I take the Deputy's point that whenever it comes

note that the N25 Carrigtohill to Midleton project was included in the latest national development plan review, which was published in November, as one of the roads projects to be advanced for future construction. It is, however, currently lagging behind the proposed upgrade to the Midleton to Youghal

said that what Sinn Féin said about it being 25% simply is not true. They said that the 25% was a projected figure over ten years. Deputy Doherty left that out. It is a projected figure over a period of ten years. Sinn Féin obviously recognises

that. She has the support of all of us in government. On the specific, very worrying and concerning revelations in the "RTÉ Investigates" programme, the Minister has sought a full report from the HSE on each of the experiences and cases highlighted in that programme. I know

hire local. These businesses are under huge pressure as a result of increased costs, something that is acknowledged on page 15 of the programme for Government. The programme for Government contains a commitment to making changes to employers' PRSI to ease the pressure on small businesses. Is consideration

well. Sometimes there is an assumption that because a Gaelscoil is a Gaelscoil, it does not need access to support, the school completion programme or the home school liaison programme. We have to disabuse ourselves of that notion because that is not true. Tá an-obair ar siúl

expressions of interest from operators to deliver State-led services. Local city and county childcare committees will be supporting the development of these projects in the first instance. Community early learning and childcare operators, local authorities, developers or others who might have some suitable premises, projects or sites

focused in that area. When she came before us that on the first occasion prior to report, she set out a very ambitious programme. She clearly committed and owned that we were going to have an AI summit in Ireland in October focusing on Ireland playing a leading … rightly, already within Leinster House. Increasingly we know our constituents, businesses and organisations are raising issues relating to AI with us. A training programme in here for legislators, in the same way as it is intended to roll out training right across add the public service, is something

They will absolutely engage with the community office in the Department, but is there any alternative source of funding? It is a perfect project for the Department of justice. It is effective and accomplished in furthering the ambitions the Department has in relation to youth diversion … Minister to look at the project and see what can be done to give it secure funding. I meet a lot of staff in these services and every year they are fighting for funding to keep open, when they really want to be working and delivering their service

engage with other ministerial colleagues as well to see if any other emergency funds are available for the purpose of such essential community projects as the skate park. I do have to just emphasise again the purpose of the community safety fund. It is a small fund, only … million. I am hoping to get it up even further than that this year. The fund tries to pick deserving projects around the country doing very useful work to ensure that communities are safe, particularly communities disadvantaged as a result of criminal activity. If I get into

issue and that he will come out to visit the skate park. I want to mention as well that the facility has a programme for young people and children with disabilities. It has a cycling programme on every summer, which I think is highly commendable

hurdles and barriers. For the public, which has huge interest in this topic, it is important there is reference to that. A capital project of this scale and nature needs to be on capital plans in order for it to happen. That is probably the one thing that … Department to help us through this process to see if CMATS is an opportunity to consider the future viability of the project

every 5,090 people, a divergence of 3,331 from the national average; and — the 2025 Economic and Social Research Institute projections, of national demand and workforce requirements for general practice in Ireland, also show there will be a demand increase of at least 23 per cent … time talking about over recent years. While there has been a little bit of progress with regard to the chronic disease management programme over recent times, the fact remains that the Department of Health does not have a consistent overview of the first point of access

forward. I will primarily focus on one aspect of the motion. The motion calls on the Government to "expand the ... [chronic disease management programme] to include severe and enduring mental health difficulties, epilepsy and other conditions as appropriate, in consultation with GPs delivering the service … organised by Epilepsy Ireland. There was a section titled "Is it time for Epilepsy to be added to the Chronic Disease Management Programme?" I played a very minor part in the event. There were healthcare professionals, advocacy groups and people living with epilepsy there. The resounding answer

this, despite not opposing this motion. I urge the Government to get on with this and roll it out, fulfil the new programme for Government commitment for under-12s immediately and then set out a plan for universal healthcare for everybody by 2030. Sláintecare was mentioned … core GP services like GP Care For All, which did not receive the grant in the latest round. While the chronic disease management programme expansion is welcome, it needs to go further. We would like to see epilepsy included there. We would like to see severe and enduring

clear part of that relates to maternity care. The Minister for Health can perhaps come back to the Deputy on that particular capital project. I do not have the detail about why it might not have received the level of funding the Deputy expects … clear that we want to advance a significant number of projects across the maternity system in the capital plan over the next number of years

will begin. In Craughwell and Clarinbridge, funding was announced for wastewater upgrades three years ago, but there has been no progress on these projects. As the Minister knows, we have a serious barrier to delivery of that infrastructure because the Department has told Galway County Council that … expected to make a co-funding contribution of at least €2 million towards those projects. This is money that the council has not budgeted for. I have raised this matter with the Minister a number of times. It needs to be addressed. There are many more towns

categories of roads. I ask that more discretion and autonomy be given to local engineers. There are far too many programmes that have to be referred to Dublin for approval. It makes zero sense that a mason repair job of €10,000 on a boreen in the back … Give the money to the engineers. Challenge them at the end of the year to see if they spent it all and if projects came in under budget. Let us get more efficiency into the system

many others in my family who have worked as SNAs. That is why we, as Government TDs, when we voted for a programme for Government and for budgets, were pleased and proud to see increases in the number of SNAs. I can say clearly that we would … have voted either for a programme for Government or for budgets that saw a reduction in SNAs. Yet, last week, Government TDs and, it would appear, Ministers and the Taoiseach as well, were taken aback by correspondence from people who said their schools were losing large numbers

announcement of almost €26 million for healthcare disability projects in north Dublin today is very welcome. I have had ongoing engagement with the Government about these priorities at Beaumont Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Francis Hospice, St. Michael's House and Chanel College in Coolock. I have … Taoiseach commit to following up directly with the Department of Health and the HSE to ensure clear timelines are in place for these projects

will pursue it. I do not think that should happen. I think we need certainty. If we are putting something into a capital programme in 2025, it should be in there in 2026 if it has not been progressed. I will pursue that with the Minister and with … thank Deputy Cullinane for welcoming the €50 million for the surgical hub. He followed that up with a list of about four other projects that need to be completed as well

Department will continue to provide a range of supports and services to the Irish fleet under Ireland's €258 million seafood development programme, which is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Commission under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021-2027. In addition, last … week, the Minister of State and I announced the 2026 fishery harbour and coastal infrastructure development fund, which allocates €27 million for capital projects in Ireland’s publicly owned harbours. This funding will support critical works across the six State-owned fishery harbour centres, improving safety, operational efficiency

Question No. 13 of 28 May 2026 that the publication of purchase order data over €20,000 stems from a commitment in the Programme for Government and public service reform plan 2011, whether it was the expectation of Government that all Departments, agencies and public bodies to which

provide an update on plans for the Corlea Trackway; the timeframe for the implementation; the funding available; the start date for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45595/26

essential private-sector services, including banking, utilities, telecommunications, insurance, and healthcare access, are being assessed as part of the wider Government digital wallet programme. [45850/26

from a facility (details supplied) as part of his Department’s investigations into the allegations raised by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project; whether such samples are being or have been subjected to forensic analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44917/26

Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the timeframe for the purchase of a site for an advance factory; the projected timeframe for the building in Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45596/26

distinct from the general staffing schedule, that she is introducing for schools with the largest class sizes as committed to in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44987/26

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason for staff cuts for the school summer programme in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44997/26

Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of severe difficulties new protocols for the School Summer Programme is imposing on schools nationwide, particularly a Gaelscoil (details supplied). [45080/26

decision to reduce the teaching staff allocation at a primary school (details supplied) for the 2026/2027 school year, in circumstances where the schools projected entitlement of 198 pupils stands six above the appointment threshold for its current seven class teacher allocation and where it is experiencing a significant

Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of school projects at primary and second level that has been devolved to the school authorities in each of the years 2019 to 2023 and prior to that, that have not yet commenced construction on site

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason SEBD schools do not have access to parenting programmes to support families in their schools. [45410/26

Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the estimated cost of increasing the Summer Programme provision by 10%, 20% and 50%, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45668/26

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the assessment his Department has made of sports infrastructure and club capacity pressures in Cork, given projected demographic changes in the underage population and the presence of large and growing clubs in the county; and if he will make a statement

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the IFN programme rollout (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45577/26

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the up-to-date position regarding the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall; and when the project will progress to the next phase of works. [45746/26

Parliamentary Question No. 568 of 21 March 2026, if he can provide an update on the Navan Local Distributer Road - LDR 1A project application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45422/26

scheme, broken down by client group older persons, persons exiting homelessness, people with disabilities and other priority cohorts; the number of CAS projects currently approved, in construction or at planning stage in the county; the level of funding allocated to Mayo County Council and approved housing bodies

Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason the 2026 Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme (EERP) Circular requires local authorities to include a mix of properties across a range of building energy ratings (BERs) when selecting dwellings for retrofit works; whether this

Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of providing the school meals programme to all post-primary schools in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45673/26

Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case for the acquisition of a facility (details supplied) including the road name, map reference, folio reference or other identifying description

Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case is a public road, taken in charge by South Dublin County Council, privately owned, subject to an easement, right

annual maintenance fee payable by his Department in respect of the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case; the recipient of that payment; the legal basis for the payment; whether the fee is fixed, index-linked or subject to review

Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on the projected cattle kill levels for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, in light of the structural changes in the national herd and dairy sector outlined by an organisation (details

proportion of the State forestry estate comprised of Sitka spruce in each of the years from 2020 to 2025, in tabular form; the projected proportion in 2030, 2040 and 2050 under current forestry plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45880/26

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether Coillte has established a target, objective or projected timeline for reducing the area of the State forestry estate in which a single species represents more than 90% of total tree composition