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Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I have to stop the clock. If any witnesses wish to reply, to any member please indicate to them. I am conscious that this is their time so as Chair I want to facilitate that. I ask members not to be shy in directing questions to help with the flow. I thank Senator McCarthy for allowing me to intervene briefly.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I once again remind witnesses that if they wish to contribute they can indicate to the speaker themselves. I also ask members to identify to whom they are putting their questions. It will lead to a better flow. I notice Dr. Widdis is indicating to speak.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: We have gone over time. We have to vacate the room for the next committee meeting at 3 p.m. I will keep moving, unfortunately. The next speaker is Senator Linda Nelson Murray of Fine Gael.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: Does the Senator wish to direct her question at any witness in particular?

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: We must be brief with the answers as a result of time, unfortunately.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I think that concludes the first round of comments from members.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I have been generous with everyone else so work away.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: The Senator might want to get some answers first.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank our witnesses for being here today. I invite members to deliver their closing remarks if they wish to speak again. They may speak for two minutes.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: As a member of the committee, does Deputy Clendennen wish to contribute? We are doing our concluding remarks.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank all of our witnesses for their time and contributions to the meeting. All the members deeply appreciate their engagement. It is useful when it comes to considering EU legislative proposals. We plan to meet the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment at our next meeting, so this has been relevant in that regard. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Deputy Brennan, who will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will outline plans for an early morning bus route from Cork to Waterford for those travelling to third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30959/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 26 February 2025, if he will provide an update on a possible timeline for a visit to the location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30880/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications who have been paid on time of the total tickets for school transport ahead of the 2025-26 school year; the number of these applications who have been classified as being eligible for tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31314/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 330 of 8 May 2025, if she will provide an update on her Department’s plan to publish a timeline for these pilot projects; if her Department has instructed Bus Éireann to change concessionary tickets to eligible tickets following pilot projects being completed; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 468. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) in relation to the childcare fee cap will be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31381/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 498. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of the National Strategy on Genetics and Genomics, specifically the timeline for the establishment of the National Genomic Processing Service (NGPS); the current status of its development; the means by which the NGPS will support the retention and expansion of accredited genomic testing capacity within Ireland; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 499. To ask the Minister for Health if the Prior Information Notice issued by the HSE’s National Genetics and Genomics Office for a National Genomic Processing Service was conducted as an open competition; whether it was accessible to both public and commercial laboratories in accordance with HSE procurement policy and EU competition law; if not, the reasons for the exclusion of any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (12 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 500. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE’s National Genetics and Genomics Office ensured that the principles of fair and open competition were upheld in the issuance of the Prior Information Notice for a National Genomic Processing Service; whether the process aligns with the commitment to value for money and equal access by all suitably accredited providers; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (17 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 387. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding reduction in ICT grant funding allocated to school (details supplied); if she will address the concerns raised in correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31875/25]