Legislative Process

725. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the way in which his Department complied with its obligations pursuant to section 42 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 in preparing the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; whether this included any human rights or equality impact assessment of the proposals contained in the general…

726. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the intended timeline for the finalisation, introduction to the Houses of the Oireachtas and enactment of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22180/26]

727. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he has sought the views of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission in relation to the general scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22181/26]

18. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of any planned legislative reforms relating to national security, counter-terrorism or intelligence oversight; and the timeline for bringing any such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20911/26]

421. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will meet with an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21316/26]

293. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport the preparation the Government has regarding the Clean Corporate Vehicles legislation; the supports that will be provided for impacted tourism and transport industry; if any exemptions will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19374/26]

331. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he plans to issue the commencement order for the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025, given that although the Act was signed into law on 16 December 2025, it has not yet come into operation pending such an order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17906/26]

332. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he expects the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 will come into force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17911/26]

421. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Social Protection the average timeframe in 2025 for the finalisation of a Section 318 review under the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005. [18227/26]

213. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason Ireland has not enacted the primary legislation required to give full effect to Council Decision 2013/488/EU on the protection of EU Classified Information; the timeline originally set by her Department for drafting and publishing the necessary Heads of Bill; the current status of that draft; and the name and gra…

214. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline which Department has held lead responsibility for ensuring State-level compliance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU since 2013; whether this responsibility has changed hands; whether any interdepartmental group or senior officials’ committee was established to progress the required legislation; and the reasons no…

215. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to list all interdepartmental meetings, working groups, or official submissions concerning Ireland’s compliance with EUCI obligations since 2013, including dates and participating Departments. [17141/26]

216. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the role her Department has played in progressing the legislative measures required to implement Council Decision 2013/488/EU; whether her Department has raised concerns regarding Ireland’s non-compliance; and the reasons no legislative framework has been introduced in the 13 years since the decision was adopted. [17145/26]

217. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of personnel vetted for access to EU classified information since 2013; and whether the absence of primary legislation has affected Ireland’s ability to meet EU level security obligations. [17146/26]

218. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the dates of all internal milestones, submissions, or memos relating to the preparation of the required EU legislation on the protection of classified information; the dates on which these were approved or delayed; and the reasons for any delay exceeding six months at each stage. [17208/26]

232. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps her Department has taken since 2013 to ensure Ireland’s compliance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU on EU Classified Information; whether her Department requested or recommended the drafting of primary legislation; and the reasons such legislation has not been published. [17143/26]

233. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide the dates of all communications between her Department and other Departments regarding the need for EUCI-related legislation; and the outcome of each communication. [17144/26]

611. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the implementation of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions Act) 2024 to earmark certain cost rental units for local key workers; the number of units his Department intends to earmark for key workers per year; the location of the housing units; the cost per unit; the timeline for when these units wi…

119. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Horse-Drawn Carriages Bill; when it will be introduced and to give; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15534/26]

174. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Transport when he and his Departmental representatives will meet with local stakeholders regarding long-promised revision of the Dublin Carriage Act of 1853 to enable proper regulation and enforcement of the horse carriage industry and implement adequate safety measures; whether he is aware of the rampant intimidation by rogue carriage operators agai…

209. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill ; and when it is expected that the Bill will come before the Houses for First Stage [15680/26]

281. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 19 February 2026, if the information requested can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16133/26]

366. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 387 of 19 February 2026, if the information requested can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16137/26]

645. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 571 of 19 February 2026, if the information requested can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16138/26]

663. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 686 of 19 February 2026, if the information requested can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16130/26]