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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: EU Bodies (14 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 624. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the process for selection for members of the European Committee of the Regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55211/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Agreements (14 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 684. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Ireland's status and level of engagement with the European Public Prosecutor's Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54683/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (14 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 777. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update regarding the gradual reduction of childcare costs, as committed to in the Programme for Government; the steps she has taken to progress this policy; the timeline for the publication of an official plan in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54848/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 874. To ask the Minister for Health if she is concerned that the recent increase in tax for vaping products coming into effect as of 1 November 2025 could have a knock-on increase in the number of cigarette smokers; the actions she will take to address these concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55116/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 902. To ask the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the concerns of small homecare providers in relation to increased operating costs; if targeted supports can be considered to support these small businesses to avoid interruption to their service users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55425/25]

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: I have apologies from Senator Eileen Lynch. I am happy to say we will engage with representatives of the three regional assemblies in Ireland. We are joined by Councillor David Healy, cathaoirleach, and Councillor Robert Power from the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly; Councillor Micheál Frain, cathaoirleach, and Councillor Eileen Mannion from the Northern and Western Regional...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: A division has been called. Do members want to suspend for that? The Seanadóirí are not directly affected, but is it okay with Senators O'Loughlin and Andrews if we suspend proceedings? It is. I am sorry, but, if nothing else, the break will give the witnesses plenty of time to think about the answers.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir as an briseadh gearr sin. Táimid chun leanúint ar aghaidh le freagraí ón Seanadóir Fiona O'Loughlin. Who would like to take this? Councillor Power is next.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: Ms Mannion mentioned something that has come out very clear from last week and this week. We will ultimately be doing a report that will reflect the recommendations in consultation with the members. I suspect that an EU officer will be one of the recommendations.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: I am conscious of time, so I will ask Councillor Coughlan to be brief.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: We will go to Deputy Scanlon next. I have to step out, so might somebody be willing to take the Chair? I propose Deputy O'Donoghue. Is that agreed? Agreed. I apologise. I will be back in about 20 minutes.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the Regional Assemblies (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: Does anyone else want to come in? No. Did any of the witnesses feel there was anything they did not get a chance to say and want to add at this stage? No. I thank the witnesses for taking the time to be with us today. On behalf of the committee, I thank them for their engagement, which has allowed us to explore the detail of cohesion and rural development funding in the context of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Programme for Government (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will raise at upcoming meetings of the EU Energy Council the issue of EU anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on US-origin hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO); his assessment of the implications of these measures for our renewable fuel supply, pricing and security of supply; and how this aligns with the Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to capacity issues on a bus route (details supplied); the actions he will take to work with the NTA to address these concerns and improve this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55712/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the new school building project (details supplied); the actions she will take to progress this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55637/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to significant details in progressing a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55638/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the basis for the stalling of works in relation to a new school building for (details supplied); if she is conscious of the significant financial outlay made by her Department to the appointed design team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the total level of expenditure to date spent by her Department on the new school building (details supplied); if she is conscious of the need to ensure value for money in the progression of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55640/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 336. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 2 October 2025, whether transgender men who have undergone oophorectomies are eligible for the scheme; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55900/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Oct 2025)

Barry Ward: 337. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 440 of 2 October 2025, the reason for the distinction being made in the implementation of the free HRT scheme between women experiencing menopausal symptoms as a consequence of surgical removal of the ovaries, and women born without ovaries who are experiencing the same symptoms. [55901/25]