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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: I, the Tánaiste and the Fine Gael Party campaigned in relation to the cost of childcare at the election last year. I was pleased that we made sure it was central to the programme for Government that we would reduce the cost for parents to €200. We know that has not happened yet, but I understand that work is taking place in that regard. We also know that some childcare...

Migration: Statements (18 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: I will start by distinguishing something that is not distinguished enough in public discourse, namely, the difference between immigration and migration. Very often, when I deal with people on these issues, they do not necessarily make that distinction. Immigration, or people who come here to work, live and contribute to our society at lots of different levels, includes people we absolutely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action he has taken or statements he has made related to the alleged downing of a plane used by the President of the European Commission through jamming technology by the Russian Federation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48191/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 108. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the list of priorities for the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU; if advocating for the tackling of sexual and domestic violence against women will be considered as a core priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48987/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Air Quality (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 125. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the locations of air monitoring stations in the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare areas; the criteria for where these stations are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48185/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 129. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the engagement his Department has had with the supermarket sector to encourage the reduction in use of non-recyclable plastic in all aspects of their operating procedures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48451/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the price volatility of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel for transport; his views on whether, if the price per litre is consistently more than the price of diesel, it will act as a disincentive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47931/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel for transport as an alternative to diesel; if his Department is carrying out research into the merits of promoting its use at a national level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47932/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Climate Change Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 288. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the merits on financially incentivising the use of HVO fuel instead of diesel to support achieving Ireland’s climate emission targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47839/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 310. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department’s research carried out into the correlation of income tax rates and disincentivising overtime and promotions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48183/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 469. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the refurbishment project for a school (details supplied); the actions she will take to progress this work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47934/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for the provision of secondary school places in Cherrywood, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48187/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding targeted funding to support schools to provide HEPA filters in areas that are prone to wildfires that lead to poor air quality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48188/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 570. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the removal of the ancillary grant to a school (details supplied); if the basis for this decision could be outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48957/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architects Register (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 651. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the case of a company (details supplied); the actions he will take to engage with an organisation to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47972/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Legislative Measures (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 652. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the effectiveness of the enforcement mechanisms under section 18 of the Building Control Act 2007 regarding the misuse of the protected title of architect; if any review of enforcement and regulation of this sector is being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47973/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 686. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 1237 of 8 September 2025, if there is a timeline for the passage of this legislation once completed; if there is a further timeline for when qualified recipients will receive payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48733/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 742. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding any Departmental review of the existing rate of payment under the living alone allowance to reflect the increased cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48307/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 875. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of recorded cases involving prosecutions for the illegal use of e-scooters and electric bikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48190/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (17 Sep 2025)

Barry Ward: 950. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a best practice guide for dealing with wild fires; if there is an obligation on a land owner to clear gorse that presents a risk of wildfire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48186/25]