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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: I appreciate the Minister's perspective and his commitment to that. Beyond the banking sector, there are businesses that will sometimes try to dictate to their customers how they will effect payment for a service or a good. Some people will say not just that they want a card payment but that it must be through a particular method - PayPal or whatever it might be. Does the Minister perhaps...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: The Future Ireland Fund is a very important planning instrument for the future of the economy, particularly in light of shocks we know are coming down the track. Will the Minister outline how the Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund are being used and their status at this stage?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: It is very important to acknowledge the importance of these funds. The Minister mentioned demographic change. We know a crisis is coming in terms of the shift from those who are working to those who are retired and how the working population here will have to support those people. I want to put on record my support for and acknowledgement of the importance of these funds and the fact that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: I appreciate that. To what extent does the Department keep an eye on the appropriateness of those financial vehicles in terms of any human rights element? Is this a consideration?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 12. To ask the Minister for Finance to report on the progress of ensuring access to cash and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28047/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fiscal Policy (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: As the Minister is aware, cash is increasingly something many people do not use. One will often hear people say they do not carry cash at all but rely on credit cards and banking apps to make the payments they need to make. While that is very progressive in lots of ways, will the Minister tell us what he is doing to ensure cash remains available for those who need and want to use it?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the merits of amending existing inheritance tax parameters; if the existing relationship category thresholds can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28064/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Bodies (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 131. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to report on the status of the infrastructure delivery taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28050/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 133. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding any systems put in place to ensure the integrity of the national lottery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28080/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 171. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the merits of establishing a trade office or diplomatic office with Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27402/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (29 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 180. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has raised the serious matter of sustained attacks on citizens of Hungary, and consequently the EU, who are LGBTQ+ by the actions of the Hungarian government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27352/25]

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: I have two issues. Shankill BusConnects has caused huge upset in a small village in south Dublin that will be substantially changed in a bad way because of plans, only to add two minutes to the route. I know it is considered a done deal by Mr. Creegan's office but it is something the NTA needs to examine with a view to changing it, taking on board some of the reasonable and constructive...

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Part of it is in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown as well.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Níl aon leithscéalta faighte againn. I advise members of the constitutional requirement that they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit members to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, a member who attempts to participate from...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: There is no doubt he will. He brings to the position a wealth of experience in the Oireachtas. That concludes the public business.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (28 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 363. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the closure of a childcare centre (details supplied); if her Department is engaging with the owners to ensure the families impacted are supported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28328/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Throughout the country, there are only three sites that have UNESCO world heritage status, namely, Brú na Bóinne, the Giant's Causeway and Sceilg Mhichíl. Dún Laoghaire Harbour is a site of particular significance, nationally and internationally in the context of the role that it has played in the history of this country. It is a Victorian harbour that has seen the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community: Gnó an Chomhchoiste (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: Ba phléisiúr dom a bheith mar bhall don choiste seo ó 2020 go dtí anuraidh faoi stiúir an iarChathaoirligh, an Teachta Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Aontaím leis an Teachta ar an ábhar sin agus maidir leis an méid oibre a dhein sé sa choiste. Gabhaim buíochas leis. Déanaim comhghairdeas freisin leis an gCathaoirleach ar a post nua....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 May 2025)

Barry Ward: 164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to high powered electric bicycles using bike lanes and causing danger to cyclists and pedestrians; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/25]