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Post and to a sustainable post office network as a key component of our economic and social infrastructure right across the country. The programme for Government is clear in our commitments. I am proud the previous Government agreed an amount of €10 million per annum would be provided … Post and that that funding was dispersed across the post office network. That has made a very big and significant difference. Our new programme for Government states we will continue to provide the nationwide network of post offices with the funding needed to ensure its sustainability

often called "Jennie's law". I had the honour of meeting Jason Poole, an incredible man, in relation to his sister, Jennie. The programme for Government commits to working with An Garda Síochána to ensure that a person in an intimate relationship can be informed of a serious … also absolutely committed to expanding both the sexual assault treatment unit, SATU, facilities and, indeed, women's refuge spaces across the country. The programme for Government is clear on that and on supporting the work of Cuan. We established for the first time ever in Ireland, under

Guard. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the need to expedite progress on the Killarney bypass. Deputy John McGuinness - To discuss the N25 road project. Deputy Brendan Smith - To discuss the need for Bus Éireann to lower the cost of travel on the Cavan-Dublin route. Deputy Gary Gannon … State. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the limitations of the supplementary welfare allowance. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the flood relief programme for Rathcormac, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Mogeely in County Cork. Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss the national childcare scheme for children with disabilities. Deputy Pádraig

been closed since 2023. The centre was used by many groups within the community, from football clubs to ladies groups and summer projects. In 2023, I contacted Dublin City Council, DCC, regarding the closure of the building. I received an email - I have it here for the Minister … will be completed and in the meantime, we have young girls changing on the side of the road for football matches. Local summer projects had to find new premises. The Minister of State will agree that is simply not good enough. Kilmore West has amazing volunteers who want

open and cannot even go to the toilet or have a shower. At a time when young children are going on holidays, summer projects and activities should be taking place in this community building. Senior citizens and community groups are crying out for facilities. People and those with … This is a vital community facility which we urgently need. There seems to be an unwillingness to move ahead with this project and that is part of the problem

attention. Earlier today I was down at the Merchants Quay centre. I know Deputy Gannon will be interested to hear this. The project there does excellent work. Every time I get involved with people who have drug addiction, I see the sadness of drug addiction and the terrible … impact it has on people's lives. Merchants Quay is doing very good projects. For the past six months, there has been the injection facility downstairs and it is working well. I know it can give rise to contentious views. Looking at it from the point of view

make further progress as part of the annual budgetary process in reducing the primary pupil-teacher ratio in the context of the programme for Government. With regard to the appeal for Belgrove, the primary staffing appeals board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final … know if there is an appeals process to that independent board, because it meets some of the criteria, such as projected school numbers for next year. I do not know if there is a mechanism to go back there. I will ask the Department to correspond with both

some young fella or girl who has decided that he or she wishes to do an apprenticeship, there is a big capital project. The Government is saying it is big into the infrastructural aspect and wants to invest in that space. No matter who is awarded the contract … capital project just up the road from that young person would give him or her that opportunity because of the labour activation element. This would ensure that there are not only the jobs but the apprenticeships. I do not need to labour the point because the benefits

electricity system. Developing a fulsome private wires policy is a priority for this Government, and the Deputy will know that the programme for Government committed to expediting the delivery of this policy. The private wires policy will aim to unlock private sector resources - we need private sector resources … effect to policy changes. It is a big, complicated, technical area, but I want the Deputy to know that it is in the programme for Government and the Minister is committed to bringing forward the change that the Deputy seeks and that will unquestionably be of huge benefit

press the Government to address the current imbalance of investment in our region and others. In its submission, the NWRA identified 33 infrastructure projects across the nine local authorities that need to be considered in the review of the national development plan. This is about playing catch … facts are clear to be seen. This includes projects such as the Carrick-on-Shannon bypass, the Galway ring road, the N17 Knock to Collooney road scheme, the North-South interconnector, the N15, Sligo harbour regeneration and many others. I urge the Minister for public expenditure to embrace

thank Deputy Feighan for bringing this issue forward and the presentation from the NWRA. The north-west region has been identified in the programme for Government as an area that needs further investment. I am sure when it comes to the national development plan, each Minister will seek … advance capital projects in the region

urgency in addressing these shortfalls. I am also Sinn Féin's spokesperson on youth justice. We need better resourcing of youth diversion programmes and other programmes that can reduce the number of young people involved in offending and criminal activity. Criminal gangs are grooming young people

ones have opened since 2020. On chronic disease, 95% of GPs are now signed up to the chronic disease management programme; there were more than 645,000 patient reviews by GPs in 2024; and 92% of patients with chronic diseases are now fully managed routinely in primary care … nature of the work of GPs is changing. That work on chronic disease is essential for outcomes and for the community enhanced care programme. A lot of GPs speak very highly of its impact. Overall, our figures as a country on life expectancy are improving because

programme for Government contains a commitment to reduce class sizes to 19. Two schools in my constituency, Belgrove Infant Girls' School in Clontarf and Scoil Mhuire in Howth, have classes amalgamating due to falling numbers. This will result in pupil-teacher ratios of 35:1 in both classes … Taoiseach expedite the programme to introduce the 19:1 ratio in these schools as soon as possible

like so many others who watched that "Prime Time" programme, found it very disturbing and upsetting. Our older citizens who are in nursing homes deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Frankly, there is no excuse for what we witnessed on our television screens. I cannot imagine … upset this programme generated for families across this State, with people wondering if their relative or friend was treated the very same way once visiting time was over. I acknowledge the whistleblowers who came forward and reported their concerns. They should be commended. Unfortunately, this

island of Ireland. I have no difficulty with that. To follow on from my colleague, Deputy Stanley, it is not in the programme for Government, which is disappointing. It was in the 2020 programme for Government. While I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, telling

further development in the town, on capital funding for a second platform. I hope also that the pace of delivery for projects like this, which are there for the taking and would contribute enormously to the expansion of existing services for minimal cost, will be stepped … said, they would also help us achieve a commitment in the programme for Government, namely, balanced regional development in all our rural towns

There is good news on DART+ West and the whole plan with the withdrawal of the judicial review. I want to see this project advanced as quickly as possible. I know Deputy Currie is a big supporter of it, as am I. Deputy Moynihan has an interest … DART+ in general and it went through the first approval gate. Obviously, the capital review of the NDP is critical to delivery. These projects are critical to Dublin and the greater Dublin area, and I will keep the Deputies informed of progress

came on site and examined the potential of it. I was pleased the Cabinet signed off on that. Almost all the Luas projects that have happened have gone through the planning and procurement phase in one five-year cycle and in the second five years they have been … built Finglas west and Finglas south, there was a line through the middle of it. That line was intended for a railway project many decades ago. While this is being prioritised, there is a legacy here. This will deliver for our constituency. I want to ensure the Minister

addition, Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, ZEVI, has developed a local authority EV charging infrastructure pilot scheme. This scheme has approximately 26 pilot projects across 15 local authorities. I will open the first of these on 27 June in Galway city. This co-ordinated pilot programme focuses

that the customer has to be first in this. I have said that to the NTA too. We can look at the projects and investment that are needed, but everything has to be focused on the customer. It is customers who are paying for those journeys … additional enhancements. BusConnects will change things significantly right across the country, not just in Dublin. We are really focused on getting those projects under way and this Government will

discuss measures to address the bureaucratic burden for school principals. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss initiating tranche 2 of the flood relief programme for the communities of Rathcormac, Castlemartyr, Killeagh and Mogeely in County Cork. Deputy Donna McGettigan - To discuss the need for assessment of needs services … Cope Gallagher - To discuss the quashing of approval for the A5 dual carriageway, and its implications for the future of the A5-N2 project. Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss the closure of SouthDoc Blackpool. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - To discuss the lack of adequate aid to address

needs to get answers. I will go back to the Department to get this clarified for him. I know that, in the programme for Government, primary care clinics or injury clinics are part of what we are looking at going forward. It is in the programme for Government

officials are examining how best to support school leaders. A review of leadership supports is currently in development, as committed to in the programme for Government. I hope that is welcome news for the Deputy given that it was the thrust of what she asked for this evening … address challenges that will support our school communities and to be responsive to the needs of students in an increasingly complex world. The programme for Government commits to a trial of new administrative support for principals and boards of management to assist with demands faced and to support

what they are passionate about. We want to empower them to be able to do that. The Deputy mentioned the small schools project. To give her an update on that, the feedback from the 26 small schools has been really positive. That is reflected in the interim evaluation … strong basis that will inform future policy as regards the direction for all small schools. That feeds into the delivery of this important programme for Government commitment we have. As regards the new administrative supports, there are currently trial roles being actively recruited

Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an updated projected timeline for progression through planning and towards construction of the Mallow relief road [32375/26

Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support a funded national programme to redesign the 50 highest-risk road sections with published timelines (details supplied). [32393/26

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport to clarify the comments made in Dáil Éireann regarding the School Street Programme funding delivered through the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative still being in place while local authorities were told this funding closed around

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport the number of schools that are currently using the School Street Programme delivered through the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiative [33280/26

remain out of service due to the absence of the required charging infrastructure; if so, the total amount paid to date and the projected cost until such time as the buses enter service; the location at which the buses are being stored; the party to whom such storage

whether the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) conducted a review or peer review of the HSE's One Health Record programme under Circular 14/21 or any successor instrument prior to Government approval of the procurement in February 2026; and if so, the person or body

Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed

Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a list of all capital projects delivered under the National Development Plan and otherwise within the remit of his Department, including the Office of Public Works, which have been completed

Nash asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the IDA have provided property grants to a firm (details supplied) for a project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31848/26

Youth the number of new school building developments delivered by a company (details supplied) that have required remediation work after the initial project was completed; and the total cost to her Department of these remediation works. [31837/26

Parliamentary Question No. 57 of 23 April 2026, if the numbers for primary and secondary level will be provided (details supplied) and the projected shortfall; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31858/26

Youth the criteria that will be used to select the next schools or areas for inclusion in the expansion of the City Connects programme; when these decisions will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31885/26

receive access to the full range of wraparound supports, including after-school and family support services, in line with the objectives of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31887/26

Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Education and Youth when her Department will be announcing details of this year's summer programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32136/26

Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth if more schools will be included in the DEIS programme in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32181/26

Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Education and Youth to list the schools that were included in the DEIS programme for each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter

additional resources that will be made available to a school (details supplied) following the recent welcome announcements in respect of the DEIS programme; if she will detail the schedule being followed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32261/26

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reasons the proposed accommodation project for a school (details supplied) has not progressed to Stage 1B of the Department's capital approvals process, notwithstanding that an application was initially submitted in January 2020 and updated documentation

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth the expected timeline for the progression of a school (details supplied) accommodation project to Stage 1B; and whether a specific timeframe has been assigned within the Department. [32265/26

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether consideration has been given to advancing a school (details supplied) accommodation project through a combined Stage 2A/2B process in light of the length of time elapsed since initial application; and if not, the reasons for same

Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether funding has been provisionally allocated for a school (detail supplied) accommodation project within the current or forthcoming capital budgets; and the quantum of such funding, if applicable. [32268/26

engagement between her Department and the management authorities of a school (detail supplied) since January 2020 in relation to the proposed accommodation project; and the dates and outcomes of such engagements. [32269/26

Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a project (details supplied); to provide a timeline on its completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32379/26

Education and Youth the position regarding the planned upgrade for a school (details supplied); the actions she will take to progress this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32484/26

Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether there are plans to consider additional schools for inclusion in the DEIS programme; the timeframe for any such expansion, especially for schools that were established after the last review point; and if she will make a statement