Questions
asked in the Dáil.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the future plans for the Ballgall Health Centre on Seamus Ennis Road; and if it will continue to operate when the new Primary Health Care Centre for Finglas opens.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures in place for the OPW that helps ensure no conflicts of interest in the subcontracting of work.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the policies in place for the disclosure of gifts in the OPW.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the refurbishment works carried out by the OPW at Santry Garda station.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are further plans for refurbishment works by the OPW at Santry Garda station in 2026.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if she has given consideration to fully fund and implement a DEXA screening programme for women over 50.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the progress of a review of HAP limits.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a case (details supplied).

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the proposed transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 to the Department of Housing, as committed to in the Programme for Government; the timeline for completion of the transfer; and the obstacles that can prevent its implementation.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the preparatory work undertaken by his Department regarding the transfer of responsibility for the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011; and the timeline for establishment of a regulatory framework for owners' management companies following the transfer.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of applicants under the last round of the CSFF (previously the Sports Capital and Equipment Fund) in the Dublin area; and to detail the number of those that were successful in that regard.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of applicants of the €70,000 equipment grant under the last round of the CSFF (previously the Sports Capital and Equipment Fund) in the Dublin area; and to detail the number of those that were successful in that regard.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of raising the income threshold for single people over the age of 66 to €800 per week.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the commitment in the DEIS plus scheme to increase funding for youth services (details supplied) near post primary schools.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the current wait times for operations at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh; and if delays are a result of changes in funding allocated to the hospital.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if there are unexpected delays for hip operations at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh as result of changes to funding allocated to the hospital.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht his plans for the use of the increased SÍOL funding, as allocated under budget 2027.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the way in which budget 2027 will support disadvantaged urban communities.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is examining whether consumers should have a statutory right to speak with a human customer service representative, rather than being required to deal exclusively with artificial intelligence or automated systems, when engaging with telecommunications, utility and other essential service providers.

Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the disability allowance appeal of a person (details supplied).