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International Women's Day: Statements (Resumed) (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I was going to say that laws that are brought in to encourage female participation in politics and gender quotas have definitely achieved results, but they have not addressed the issues that discourage women from getting involved in politics. In that regard, I would much rather see us pursue positive, progressive policies that make it easier for people from every walk of life to get involved...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 7. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the nationwide audit of sports facilities to address shortages in areas underserved as committed to under the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8998/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Broadcasting Sector (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 43. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the merit of introducing a new law that would require all advertising on Irish television and radio stations to be made within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9146/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 103. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the extension of access to free contraception as committed to under the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8997/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 164. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the possible provision of public rapid injury clinics (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8996/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 128. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 507 of 4 March 2025, his views on whether the rights of the child and the best interest principle are met by mandating the consent of both parents in cases (details supplied); if the current position can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12510/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: This is a matter I raised with the Minister on 4 March by way of a question for written reply. It relates to the mandated requirement for two parents to give consent for certain processes or assessments, even passport applications, in circumstances where one of the parents is either absent or estranged from the family. It can be very difficult for both parents to sign those forms. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: The Minister hit the nail on the head with what he said at the end. Much of the answer relates to the situation set down in law where there is an agreement between parents but that is not the circumstance I am envisaging. For example, if a child needs a medical or educational assessment or the renewal of a passport and one parent is simply not present, it is not a matter that the parents do...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: I appreciate that commitment. I will engage with the Minister. I do not know if this is something that is applied in a way that is intransigent by different State agencies. I do not know the answer to that. I also do not know if it is the case, for example, that a parent now in the situation where a child needs a particular assessment goes to the District Court can make that application...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Mionn Oifige Breithiúnach), 2025: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Oath of Office) Bill 2025: First Stage (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: Tairgim: Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú. I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution. Tá mé ag iarraidh cead an Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Mionn Oifige Breithiúnach), 2025 a thabhairt isteach. I seek leave to introduce the...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Mionn Oifige Breithiúnach), 2025: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Oath of Office) Bill 2025: First Stage (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: Tairgim: “Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha.” I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

International Security and International Trade: Statements (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: We live in an increasingly interconnected world. That is true as much of trade as it is of defence. Listening to some of the contributions today, one would think that for many in opposition this is a cause for regret. In fact, it is something that has benefited Ireland immensely. In the context of trade, for example, being part of the European Union has afforded us an opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the provision of allocated housing for those who work in front-line public sector jobs, including teachers, nurses and members of An Garda Síochána; if this is under review within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12520/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Projects (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 93. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding the establishment of initiatives that will protect our maritime cultural heritage, as committed to in the Programme for Government; his views on the reinstatement of the sun shelter on Dun Laoghaire’s east pier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 134. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the provision of a security clearance certificate that had been available in Ireland prior to April 2024, similar to what is available in other EU countries (details supplied); if this can be reviewed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12517/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (20 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 428. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to a shortage of pre-school places in Shankill; the work her Department is doing to ensure that this is addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13107/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that all public transport is fully accessible to all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8966/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 190. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the knock-on impact to Irish charities (details supplied) due to the cut in USAID; if he plans to meet with these groups to discuss the way to bridge this funding gap; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9462/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to the provision of buses to Dublin Airport from the Dún Laoghaire constituency; if he will meet with the NTA to push for an improved service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9188/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (4 Mar 2025)

Barry Ward: 293. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding his Department-led review of the fund and investment industry in Ireland; if there is a timeline for the implementation of the report’s recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9003/25]