769. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans to amend the means-assessment system as it applied to savers in Budget 2027, in line with the recommendations contained in the 2024 report of the Social Welfare Oireachtas Sub-Committee, and further in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government to give effect to those recommendations. [65026/26]
Topics / Budget 2027
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsBudget 2027
178 questions from 69 TDs, between 21 May 2026 and 22 October 2026.
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167 written, 11 oral
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| October 2026 | 80 |
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1086. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the childcare affordability measures currently under consideration by her Department in advance of Budget 2027; whether changes to national childcare scheme subsidy rates are being examined. [65655/26]
140. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether additional funding will be made available in Budget 2027 to support inspections, sampling, testing and enforcement of solid fuel regulations following enactment of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025. [60724/26]
655. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which he plans to monitor and change spending in non-voted expenditure. [59991/26]
684. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for a detailed response to issues raised in relation to the new savings and investments scheme in budget 2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60814/26]
815. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether an increase in the rate of excise duty on e-liquids is being considered as part of Budget 2027; whether such an increase would represent a deviation from the advice outlined in the Tax Strategy Group papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63227/26]
816. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on the consideration by Government of targeted supports for the licensed on-trade sector as part of preparations for Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63324/26]
820. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration that has been given to introducing targeted measures in Budget 2027 to support the viability of pubs in rural communities. [63362/26]
838. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the consideration his Department has given to a proposal (details supplied) in the context of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63517/26]
846. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to consider a proposal from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63711/26]
863. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessment his Department has made of the appropriate European Union legal framework for the proposed on-trade sustainability scheme; whether it will be considered under State aid rules or under the Alcohol Structures Directive; whether any engagement has taken place or is planned with the European Commission on the matter; and if he will make a …
864. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has costed the proposed on-trade sustainability scheme; the estimated annual Exchequer cost of the scheme as assessed by his Department; the number of licensed premises that would be eligible to benefit; and if the Minister will make a statement on the matter. [63856/26]
865. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has received representations regarding the introduction of an on-trade sustainability scheme, as proposed by an organisation (details supplied) for the licensed trade; if such a scheme is under consideration in the context of Budget 2027; the assessment that has been made of the proposal to date; and if the Minister will make a stat…
883. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on his consideration of a proposal (details supplied) as part of Budget 2027 preparations. [64077/26]
359. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to seek additional funding for the recently closed EV scrappage scheme in Budget 2027, considering the original scheme was fully allocated very quickly after opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55083/26]
460. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the planned levy for Budget 2027 will affect funding for public transport services; to confirm the levy that is being applied to the Department of Transport; whether his Department has committed to protecting the funding of public transport services and fare initiatives from this levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56564/26]
497. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the Leap card fair in the upcoming budget; the amount of an increase which is expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57083/26]
679. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to ensure that low and middle income workers are a priority in budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55125/26]
1252. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will support in Budget 2027 the expansion of a school-based experiential learning programme, delivered by an independent, not-for-profit organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56781/26]
38. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures she intends to bring forward to reduce the cost of returning to school for families in Budget 2027; whether she has engaged with the Minister for Social Protection on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53890/26]
287. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will give consideration to a pre-Budget 2027 submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54308/26]
161. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the targeted supports being considered in Budget 2027 to support the viability and sustainability of rural pubs experiencing significant cost pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53871/26]
166. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will give detailed consideration to the Budget 2027 proposals of a national organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54015/26]
404. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to support a pre-budget submission (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53975/26]
406. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health if she will give detailed consideration to nudget 2027 proposals by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54016/26]