Eamon Scanlon TD

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide additional funding to Sligo County Council to enable the housing adaptation grant scheme to reopen to priority 2 and priority 3 applications, which have been paused for a number of months.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade If she will raise at EU level concerns regarding the operation of the EU’s 50% duties on steel imports, particularly where a substantial proportion of the material concerned originates within the EU; whether she is satisfied that there is sufficient transparency in the manner in which the State can allocate steel import quotas; and if consideration has been given to applying quotas at the end of each quarter rather than the beginning, ensuring a more equitable distribution among steel importers.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether Stamp 0 residence accumulated prior to the commencement of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 will continue to be recognised as reckonable residence for naturalisation purposes; and whether transitional protections will apply to existing Stamp 0 residents.

Asked the Minister for Health when an Adult Speech and Language Therapist will be appointed in County Leitrim.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide a grandfather clause in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026 to ensure that marriages entered into before 2025 remain subject to the existing three-year residency requirement for spouses of Irish citizens.

Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department is considering to address the increasing cost of doing business for SMEs in the North West region; and whether a regional competitiveness package is being considered for businesses facing higher transport, energy and labour costs due to their peripheral location.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the new Garda station in Tubbercurry, County Sligo; and if a review of the operational requirements has been completed by An Garda Síochána.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current average length of time taken by Tailte Éireann to process applications for the first registration of land or property titles; and the measures being taken to reduce processing times.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the review of feasibility study for the new renal dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital; and an update on the Development Control Plan (DCP) for Sligo University Hospital.

Asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to develop a day-care oncology unit in the space designated beneath the new 42-bed ward currently under construction at Sligo University Hospital; and the funding that has been allocated or is proposed for the fit-out of this facility.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide details of the costs incurred to date, together with the total estimated expenditure for phases 1 and 2, of the development at Castlerea Prison, including the provision of four modular six-bedroom houses, an additional ancillary services building and the construction of 21 lower-security units at The Grove, including all associated planning, construction and related project expenses, in tabular form.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the budgeted cost of demolishing the old Cork Prison buildings, including all associated preparatory and clearance works.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the interim improvement and emergency works planned for a school (details supplied) pending delivery of the school's new permanent building.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Section 16 naturalisation applications awaiting a decision; the average processing time for such applications; the measures being taken to reduce delays; and if applicants will be provided with clearer timelines where applications have been outstanding for a prolonged period.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the estimated impact on Irish manufacturers of the EU Steel Overcapacity Regulation introduced on 1 July 2026; the number of engagements her Department has had with affected sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken to address the impact of the EU's revised steel safeguard measures on Irish manufacturers, particularly the application of 50% duties on steel imports from the UK (details supplied); the assessment made of the effect of quota reductions and tariff uncertainty on business competitiveness; if the Government has raised concerns with the European Commission regarding firms importing steel of EU origin via UK suppliers and distribution hubs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the new Irish passport design will be added to the Council of the European Union's, Public Register of Authentic identity and travel documents online (PRADO).

Asked the Minister for Transport the measures being considered to increase parking capacity at Sligo Mac Diarmada Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on proposals for the provision of a roof or canopy at Sligo Mac Diarmada Station; when construction is expected to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on plans to restore onboard catering services on the Sligo-Dublin rail line; if consideration is being given to introducing a pilot service similar to that recently commenced on selected Galway-Dublin services; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the criteria, data analysis and methodology used to determine eligibility for DEIS status at post-primary level given 43% of primary schools in County Leitrim qualify for DEIS while no post-primary school in the county qualifies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the planning and construction stages of a new school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports available in cases in which a solicitor has identified arguable grounds for judicial review of IPAT decisions but the applicant lacks the means to pursue the case.

Asked the Minister for Health if an electronic referral and application system is being considered for the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reduce administrative burden on patients and healthcare providers; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of applications received under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme and the cross border directive scheme in each of the past five years; the total amount reimbursed in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if a review is planned of reimbursement rates under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme to reflect current treatment costs; if her Department has examined the feasibility of direct-payment arrangements for patients unable to pay treatment costs upfront under the Northern Ireland planned healthcare scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider measures to address the USC liability on occupational pensions, given the disparity between the treatment of occupational pensions and the State Pension and the impact of inflation and rising costs on pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the USC treatment of former State and semi-State employees who paid modified PRSI and whose occupational pensions are subject to USC, unlike the State Pension (Contributory); if he will consider reliefs for this cohort in the forthcoming budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the results of the independent experts' analysis of the research provided to his Department in December 2024 in relation to the native Irish honeybee assessment, as recommended by the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she will examine the case for the establishment of an urgent care centre and minor injury clinic at Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she will undertake a review of the daily charge imposed on older people using HSE transport services to access HSE-funded services, with a view to abolishing this fee, given that many users hold free travel passes but cannot avail of them on these HSE-operated services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on plans to increase the number of consultants in emergency medicine by a further 50%; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the way in which she will ensure more senior staff are rostered in emergency departments during weekends and public holidays for better decision-making; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the feasibility of introducing a direct scheduled Bus Éireann service between Sligo and Athlone; the assessment undertaken to date on the demand for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress made to date under national strategic outcome, NSO, 3 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Transport if a late application (details supplied) under the road transports support scheme can be accepted in circumstances where the applicant missed the deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the timelines and funding for the delivery of the proposed new Garda station in Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the status of the new Garda station in Tubbercurry, County Sligo; whether agreement has been reached with An Garda Síochána on the space allocation required to allow the submission of the Part IX planning application to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to expedite the assessment and approval of belzutifan for patients with Von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease to ensure timely access for eligible patients; if she will engage with clinicians and patient groups regarding barriers to access; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on the West Bank at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for a report on the discussion on Ukraine at the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 15 June 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will address the long waiting lists for NEPS assessments, noting that some schools with over 200 pupils receive only two assessments per year; and if she will outline the actions being taken to tackle the shortage of NEPS assessments in schools.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to review the fresh start principle within the local authority purchase and renovation loan scheme, in light of cases where families had to sell a previous home due to the disability-related needs of a child; if he will consider extending eligibility so that such families are not excluded from accessing finance needed to renovate derelict or vacant properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when applicants can expect notification regarding the basic income for the arts scheme 2026–2029; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the engagement his Department has had with representative bodies regarding measures to support the sustainability of community pubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he plans to further increase the Government expenditure ceiling for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his expectations for starter home supports in 2026 in light of the significant increase in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on affordable home delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support and expedite the progression of the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection when a final decision is expected regarding a partial capacity review (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the action being taken to reduce the cost of childcare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a decision will issue regarding an SNA appeal for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the current estimated timeframe for the release of medical records in the case of a person (details supplied).

Asked the Minister for Defence if she is exploring options for a forward operating base in the North West for the Naval Service in line with the Natonal Maritime Security Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to expand housing provision for young people with additional needs in Manorhamilton; whether discussions have taken place with Leitrim County Council regarding the potential purchase of properties (details supplied) in the town to accommodate members of the National Learning Network; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he will consider increasing financial support to an organisation (details supplied); the level of funding provided to the organisation under his Department’s schemes in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the An Post superannuation scheme; the agreed pension increases for An Post workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if will urgently sanction additional funding to Sligo County Council to enable the reopening of the housing adaptation grant scheme to Priority 2 and 3 applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Sligo; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project;; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the sanctioned additional accommodation scheme project at a school (details supplied) in County Leitrim; the projected completion timeline for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding plans for additional accommodation at a post-primary school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding a minor works capital application (details supplied) which has been with his Department since 2022; the expected timeline for the completion of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the position regarding plans for additional accommodation at a site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans regarding the potential acquisition of care centre building (details supplied) to support the future development and expansion of a school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth when stage 2 of the multi-million euro extension project for special needs classrooms, sensory spaces, and enhanced learning support facilities at a school (details supplied) will be advanced; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will expediate an Irish residence permit application (details supplied), given its impact on the completion of a property purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the exclusion of young farmers from the traditional farm buildings grant scheme due to the requirement to be in ACRES or the organic farming scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 917 of 6 May 2026, the reason individuals (details supplied) in County Sligo who attend day care centres are being charged a €4 daily fee for using HSE funded transport operated by the Local Link; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the requirement for widowed or bereaved parents to resubmit death certificates and sworn affidavits each time a child's passport is renewed; if she will consider introducing a once off verification system in order that these documents are only provided once unless family circumstances change; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that the HSE urgently prioritises a conclusion to the skyclarys (omaveloxolone) reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia, which currently can be classed as having an ‘unmet need’ as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; her views on whether the current delay aligns with the "equitable access" promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the plans in place to address the accommodation difficulties at ATU Sligo; to provide an update on the purchase of a 16 acre site near the ATU Sligo campus that was earmarked for student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the Government's proposed Circularity Roadmap for the Construction Sector; when it is proposed to publish it; if it will set out regulations underpinned by primary legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 347 of 21 April 2026, the way in which and where this engagement is taking place (details supplied); the way companies engaged in the manufacture of building materials with the use of mainly recycled components can engage with the authors and/or Government to feed into the preparation of the circularity road map; if there is or was an open call for submissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason service users are charged a €4 daily charge when using HSE transport to day services in County Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason employers must complete weekly INTREO forms for part-time employees despite the availability of RPN data; if he will review this duplication of reporting requirements with a view to reducing administrative burdens on employers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason there is currently no staff welfare officer available in the north west region; when this post became vacant; and if there are plans, and a timeline, in place to fill this position; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will clarify whether SOLAS plans to increase the duration of machinery-related training courses; if so, the assessment that has been made of the impact on employers who must release and pay staff while attending such training; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the timelines and funding for the delivery of the proposed new Garda station in Sligo, noting that a site was purchased with public funds in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the proposed classroom extension at a school (details supplied); the reasons for the delays in the progression of this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the current method of teacher allocation for primary schools, given that allocations are based on the previous year’s enrolment figures; if she will consider adopting a system that uses projected enrolment numbers in situations where schools are experiencing significant growth and large incoming junior Infant cohorts; the reasons for the delayed release of this year’s staffing schedule; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on the redevelopment of a college (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason for the continued growth in the waiting list for home support services in County Leitrim; the current number of people awaiting home support in the HSE West and North-West region; the measures the Department and the HSE are taking to address staffing shortages; the expected impact of the increased home care allocation in Budget 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason the Model of Care for Women with Endometriosis has not yet been fully implemented nationwide; the funding and staffing commitments her Department will make in 2026 to ensure equitable access to advanced endometriosis services; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Defence whether Galway is under active consideration as a site for the proposed west coast Naval Service base referenced in the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026–2030; the criteria being applied in evaluating potential locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of eligible households in Sligo that are currently unable to progress through the local authority tenant-in-situ scheme due to funding constraints; the reason additional funding has not yet been provided to allow these acquisitions to proceed; the expected timeline for restoring or increasing Sligo County Council’s allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the reason persons eligible for the free travel scheme are required to pay a €4 daily charge when using HSE transport services; the policy reasons for excluding HSE transport from the free travel pass; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health to clarify whether there is currently any adult speech and language therapist assigned to County Leitrim, noting that adult speech and language therapy services are available in Sligo, Donegal and west Cavan but are not accessible to adults in Leitrim; if no such post exists, when an adult speech and language therapist will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of appeals received under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available to support a person (details supplied) who has significant communication needs and unique academic abilities; if funding for a bespoke education or learning support package can be accessed through the fund for students with disabilities or any other scheme; the process by which such supports may be applied for; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the tenant-in-situ scheme will be operational again for local authorities to purchase houses for families facing eviction; the amount of funding which has been allocated to Sligo County Council for the scheme in 2026; the amount of funding which has been allocated to Leitrim County Council for the scheme in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will publish the Social Housing Delivery Action Plan targets for each local authority for the period 2026–2030, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the Housing Delivery Action Plan, the proportion of social housing delivery targets required to be met through the use of ‘Modern Methods of Construction’; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the consideration by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Public Petitions of Petition P00041/25, "Fair Citizenship: 3 Years for Ukrainians under Temporary Protection in Ireland", which proposes that years spent in Ireland under temporary protection should count towards the residency requirement for naturalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason several therapist vacancies remain unadvertised in CHO1 children’s disability network teams (details supplied); when these posts will be advertised and filled; the reason a senior physiotherapist post, vacated in July 2025, has not yet been advertised or filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of an MS community worker in the Sligo-Leitrim area, which is currently the only region in the State without access to this community work service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for all CT scans at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for colonoscopies at Letterkenny University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the waiting list for colonoscopies at Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Health if she will review the requirement for persons with a free travel pass to pay the €4 daily transport charge on closed HSE transport routes when attending day services in CHO 1; if the same charges apply to service users in other CHOs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht when the next iteration of the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter.