237. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation who is accountable for delivery of the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; the service standards that apply; and the immediate measures that will address the backlog, communications failures and any resourcing shortfall. [75202/26]
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46 questions from 25 TDs, between 19 March 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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238. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the way in which assessment queries for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme will be made proportionate and consistent; and the way in which applicants who followed support-partner advice will be protected where that advice conflicts with Pobal's requirements. [75201/26]
239. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation what happens to any part of the €40 million for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme that is not allocated or paid within the applicable deadlines; if it can be carried forward or reallocated; if not, if it must it be returned; if so, who decides; and the extensions or safeguards availa…
240. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason there was only one call for PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications in 2026; the confirmed reopening, final application and award dates in 2027; and the month-by-month plan will ensure that the remaining allocation is committed by the end of 2027 without disadvantaging …
241. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the sums that were approved, contracted and actually paid in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 against the €40 million allocation for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme; to provide the position at the start of 2026, at 30 June 2026 and now; and to explain the slow pace shown by the publi…
242. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason decisions regarding the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme are taking months beyond the processing period reported to applicants; whether a Christmas processing target been communicated; and the firm dates and regular updates that will be given to each outstanding applicant. [7…
243. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of applications received for the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme in the call closing on 30 June 2026; the total funding requested; and to provide a breakdown by investment area and the numbers and amounts approved, rejected, withdrawn and still awaiting decisions. [75196/26]
244. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of staff that are allocated specifically to the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme, including assessment, administration and decision-making; whether they are dedicated staff or shared with other programmes; and the additional capacity is planned for staffing this programme. [7…
245. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the person or body that assesses PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme applications; and to identify any contractor, its role, contract value and the final decision maker. [75194/26]
16. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Defence if she would consider the use of EU SAFE loans to amortise the costs of defence investment over the 30-year life of the equipment, as is done in other EU states, including France and Spain. [74566/26]
102. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether any measure proposed under the EU Savings and Investments Union, or under the proposed Irish savings and investment account, would permit the State or any EU body to direct, compel or restrict the use of household deposits held in current or savings accounts; whether participation in any such scheme will be wholly voluntary; and if he will ma…
658. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his Department's position on the current EU allocation under the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the AgoraEU programme (details supplied); and whether Ireland will be seeking an increase in this allocation during the MFF negotiation process. [57482/26]
699. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 100 of 30 June 2026, if he will make a statement on matters raised. [55439/26]
100. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position on the current EU allocation under the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the AgoraEU programme, specifically in the context of ensuring civil society, independent journalism and culture safeguarding European democracy; and if Ireland will be seeking an increase in this allocation during the MFF negotiation process. …
237. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications that remain outstanding under the Farming for Water (FFW) European Innovation Partnership (EIP); the efforts that are being made to issue payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47983/26]
822. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason a highly-regarded European programme (details supplied) cannot get her Departments support. [42157/26]
922. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if Ireland will participate in the basic skills support scheme being piloted by the European Commission in 2026, which aims to ensure that every child reaches an adequate level of basic skills by the end of compulsory schooling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43443/26]
38. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress to date in advancing the proposal to establish a successor programme to the Peace Plus Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40457/26]
439. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the Government supports the introduction of additional EU wide windfall taxes on oil and petroleum companies which have recorded significantly increased profits during the ongoing international energy crisis; if Ireland is participating in, or supporting, discussions at EU level on such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. […
440. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has assessed the extent to which increased profits among major oil and petroleum companies during the current energy crisis are contributing to higher consumer energy and fuel costs; if consideration is being given to additional windfall taxation measures to support households facing significant cost-of-living pressures; and if h…
25. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding Irish and EU humanitarian and development funding for the Sahel; the steps Ireland is taking at EU level to advocate for increased long-term investment in agricultural development in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38255/26]
29. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland is engaging at EU level to secure investment and trade opportunities that benefit rural regions; the steps being taken to ensure that areas like Laois can maximise the economic benefits of EU programmes and external trade agreements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38295/26]
571. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he recognises the role of the proposed AgoraEU programme in supporting culture and independent media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37754/26]
572. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has engaged with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, or the Department of Children, Disability and Equality regarding Ireland’s negotiating position on AgoraEU and related democracy and civil society funding streams; and if he will make a state…
573. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether an assessment has been carried out of the potential impact on Irish civil society organisations, cultural organisations, equality bodies and media organisations if the AgoraEU programme is not substantially strengthened within the next EU budget cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37757/26]