Cathy Bennett TD

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will report on his engagements regarding the LEADER programme under the next EU budgetary cycle.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on plans to expand Líonra Gaeilge scheme to new towns.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to proposals from the European Commission to cut the budget of the Common Agricultural Policy.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the TB incidence rate in 2019 and 2025; the amount spent by the State in support of its eradication; and the related new obligations which have been introduced since 2019.

Asked the Minister for Health if she will outline the routes through which people in Monaghan can access mental health supports.

Asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the provision of CT scans at Monaghan Hospital.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of the current wait list for an assessment of need (AON) in Cavan and Monaghan; the timeline for a person to be seen through an AON; the date of applications received are currently being assessed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline the advice and support provided by his Department to other Departments or bodies under their aegis regarding the procurement of IT systems.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will outline any deadline provided to Government departments regarding proposals to cut planned spending; and the timeframe in which it is intended to implement such cuts.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her proposals to expand the Irish diplomatic footprint in areas with a growing diaspora community.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her Department's engagements regarding facilitating easier return to Ireland for emigrants.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost of third level fees in the years 2024, 2025, 2026; his plans to reduce fees; and the timeframe in which such will be delivered.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which refuges will open in counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of domestic violence refuge spaces within the State; the number of safe home units; and the number of each he intends to be operational by years end.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount Ireland contributed to and received from the EU MFF in the years 2020 and 2025; and the projected amounts for 2027 and 2030.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the increases to the carbon tax he intends to introduce each year until 2030.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will outline his proposals and associated targets to deliver age friendly housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3144 of 14 April 2026, if she will reconsider if a person diagnosed with endometriosis could be considered for entitlement to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Cavan and Monaghan who received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2024 to date; and the number that did not.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her proposals to address the gap in levels of funding for childcare against the increased costs borne by providers.

Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No’s. 2758, 2759, 2760, 2761 and 2762 of 14 April 2026, the mechanism by which a person can avail of the referenced community based team of the ADHA programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline his targets regarding the eradication of child poverty; the steps he has taken in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he will put in place to ensure that the Hot School Meals Programme supports local employment, delivers freshly prepared meals on a daily basis, and ensures the programme supports sustainability and local economic development across all eligible providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on his efforts to simplify the process for returning emigrants to exchange US driver licences.

Asked the Minister for Transport further to the Strategic Rail Review, the timeframe in which it is intended to provide rail services in County Monaghan.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his proposals to support employment in the tourism sector.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-border tourism.

Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in the State; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in County Monaghan; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in County Cavan; the targets for expanding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Taoiseach the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Defence the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the staff turnover rate in her Department in the years 2019 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the ongoing discussions in relation to pay parity and pensions for caretakers and secretaries; if a resolution has been reached; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the number of public electric vehicle chargers in operation in each county in each of the years 2020 to date, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport the target numbers for public electric vehicle chargers for each county in each of the years 2020 to 2030, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of EU transposition deadlines relevant to her Department in the years 2019 to date in 2026; if such deadlines were met; if not, the date by which they will be transposed; the value of any penalties incurred, by deadline and by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if there are any agreements for cross-Border travel between transport services in this State and the North of Ireland regarding the use of public travel cards; if Leap cards, iLink cards, or other public transport smart cards are recognised in all 32 counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of settlement agreements sanctioned by his Department which would need to comply with Circular 09/2018, in the years 2020 to date; the number of which contained a confidentiality clause; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the timeline for a decision by the HSE drugs group regarding the reimbursement of risdiplam for adults living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her proposals to expand the Irish diplomatic footprint in areas with a growing diaspora community

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on her engagements regarding facilitating easier return to Ireland for emigrants.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will report on his engagements regarding the LEADER programme under the next EU budgetary cycle.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will report on the implementation of rural proofing.

Asked the Minister for Transport the mechanism or fora of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union through which he plans to raise issues of reciprocal recognition of driving licences of third countries and related matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the supports that exist to replace windows in a private dwelling housing a young autistic child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline his engagements with representative countryside, conservation and rural stakeholder organisations, farming organisations, hunting associations and game management groups regarding proposed EU restrictions on lead ammunition; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the proposals and associated targets to deliver age-friendly housing in counties Cavan and Monaghan.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her Departments position on secondary schools requiring the compulsory purchase of laptops or tablets for pupils in school; if she can confirm that without these devices the school can refuse to provide books as normal; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the time it takes her Department to process an application for assistive technology for a child in primary and in post primary school; the number of applications for assistive technology received in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeframe in which refuges will open in both Cavan and Monaghan.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of domestic violence refuge spaces within the State; the number of safe home units; and the number of each he intends to be operational by year's end.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding from the carbon tax allocated to his Department since 2020; and the amount expended.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will report on their engagements regarding CAP post-2027.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the rationale for reviewing the Memorandum of Understanding with an organisation (details supplied) and his Department, in light of the recommendations of the Independent Advisory Committee report published under Ireland's Nature Restoration Plan by Minister of State Christopher O'Sullivan, which emphasises the importance of engaging communities and supporting NGOs, citizen science, and local groups as key delivery partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with representative countryside, conservation and rural stakeholder organisations, farming organisations, hunting associations and game management groups, regarding proposed EU restrictions on lead ammunition; and if he will detail the engagement undertaken to date.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether all recognised national firearms user representative organisations were invited to participate in the Firearms Forum established by his Department; and if he will outline the basis on which invitations and appointments were made.

Asked the Minister for Health if her Department could review Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland processing timelines and introduce enforceable service standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she could establish a streamlined pathway for nursing and midwifery applicants trained in Ireland and the North of Ireland, improve transparency and communication obligations to applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if her Department could assess the impact of current delays on national workforce planning and service delivery within the nursing and midwifery sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which they intend to have an MRI scanner operational within Monaghan Hospital.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will outline the cost of third level fees in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026; if he intends to reduce fees; and the timeframe in which such will be delivered.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his proposals to ensure adequate provision of accommodation for students.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the manner in which Ireland’s International Sports Diplomacy Strategy supports the work and goals of his Department given his recent comments (details supplied).

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will report on the operation of the basic income for the arts scheme.

Asked the Minister for Defence the establishment figure of the Defence Forces; the figure required under level of ambition 2 of the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces; and the total number in 2019 and currently.

Asked the Minister for Defence the timeframe in which she plans to dismantle the triple lock neutrality protection.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of paramedic vacancies that currently exist within the National Ambulance Service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason candidates on panel NRS14276 have not yet been assigned posts with the National Ambulance Service; when those candidates can expect to be placed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health whether delays in placing qualified paramedics are affecting ambulance availability, staffing levels, and response capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection when he plans to compile and publish a pre-approved list of suppliers for schools participating in the Hot School Meals Programme (details supplied); if he will ensure that, in developing these county-based supplier lists, priority is given to local suppliers using locally sourced produce, in order to support sustainable food systems, reduce food miles and strengthen local economies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he will put in place to ensure that the Hot School Meals Programme supports local employment, delivers freshly prepared meals on a daily basis and ensures the programme supports sustainability and local economic development across all eligible providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of bed nights available in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-Border tourism.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her proposals to address the increased costs borne by parents putting through primary and secondary education in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her proposals to ensure that primary and secondary schools are adequately funded in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the proposals to address the gap in levels of funding for childcare against the increased costs borne by providers.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children in Cavan and Monaghan that received an assessment of need within the statutory timeframe in the years 2024 to date; and the number that did not.; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his proposals to ensure adequate provision of accommodation for students.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the cost of third level fees in each of the years 2024, 2025, 2026; his plans to reduce fees; and the timeframe in which such will be delivered.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a plan is in place to ensure all 6th class primary school students with disabilities will have a place in secondary school in September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason the free contraception scheme excludes women older than 35 years-of-age.

Asked the Minister for Health the timeframe in which she intends to deliver provision of MRI scans at Monaghan Hospital; and if she has considered providing for CT scans at Monaghan Hospital.

Asked the Minister for Transport whether he or his Department and the National Transport Authority will consider the introduction of a local link service in Corcaghan, Beaghkearns and Stranooden areas in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a person with stamp 1 residency based on a general employment permit can become self-employed; if so, the procedure to acquire permission to do so; the specific criteria which enables a person with a stamp 1 to pursue the matter that is, the length of time in the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Taoiseach the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the process by which diplomats are selected and appointed to serve abroad; the criteria used in making such appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline the process for selection and appointing ambassadors; whether these appointments are made through a formal competition process; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the maximum enforcement penalties that may be levied by Inland Fisheries Ireland; if he has plans to reform same; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when his Department first began work on modernising and/or consolidating legislation relating to Inland Fisheries; the work that has been completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Defence the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if she will make a statement on the matter

Asked the Minister for Transport the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a school (details supplied) will be approved for an autism unit for September 2026; the number of pupils that will be accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if there will be State examination fees for junior cycle and Leaving Certificate students in 2026; the fees charged in each of the years 2021 to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the mechanism by which a company can be placed on a pre-approved list of local suppliers regarding the hot school meals scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the mechanism by which a company can be placed on a pre-approved list of local suppliers regarding the hot school meals scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans her Department has in place to ensure staff retention within the childcare sector; the plans to increase staff numbers within the childcare sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when the fee increase assessment process is expected to be finalised and communicated to providers participating in the core funding programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current status of the SOLAS Adult ADHD services in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the total number of referrals received since the SOLAS Adult ADHD service commenced in 2024; whether referrals for patients in Laois and Offaly have been paused at any stage due to capacity or backlog issues; if so, the dates during which referrals were paused and the reasons for same; the current waiting times for assessment and treatment; the number of patients currently awaiting assessment; in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels assigned to the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in Laois and Offaly, including details of any vacancies assessment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health whether a dedicated base or clinical facility has been secured for the SOLAS Adult ADHD service in the Laois/Offaly area; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to address the backlog and ensure timely access to care for SOLAS Adult ADHD patients in Laois and Offaly; when it is expected that full access, including the acceptance of new referrals, will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the full list of surgeons and centres currently approved under the Endometriosis surgical and assessment international scheme (ESAIS) who are qualified and willing to provide surgical care to patients aged 16 and 17 years-of-age; which of these surgeons specialise in advanced endometriosis and excision surgery; the countries and hospitals in which they are based, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health whether there are any age-related restrictions or exclusions applied by providers under the ESAIS; the pathways available for referral of adolescent patients where consultants require a named surgeon in advance under the ESAIS; if she will outline the steps being taken to ensure that young patients are not excluded from accessing timely and appropriate care under the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the use of the drug fampyra with regard to treating of ataxia within other EU member states; if consideration has been given to facilitating similar usage within Ireland; if so, the current status of any such considerations; the steps that a person can take to access fampyra for such treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the bodies which operate under her aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if a person diagnosed with endometriosis could be considered for entitlement to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the bodies which operate under his aegis which have a regulatory or enforcement remit which include provision for a person convicted of an offence to receive a fine upon summary conviction, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for a person convicted on indictment to receive a fine, the associated maximum amount and duration of any related potential imprisonment term; provision for fines predicated upon the turnover of an entity, the maximum percentage thereof and any associated imprisonment term; and if he will make a statement on the matter.