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Dáil

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

Summary

Selected topics included school accommodation and SNA reductions, disability supports, illness benefit double payments, and Garda vetting simplification.

Paula Butterly An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach Fine Gael

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case:

Deputy Darren O'Rourke - To discuss the shortage of mainstream school places in Dunshaughlin, County Meath for the 2026-27 school year.

Deputy Grace Boland - To discuss the national fare structure for train fares announced by the National Transport Authority in 2025.

Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss the operation of the double payment rule and illness benefit.

Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss the disability action plan targets for additional residential places.

Deputy Ruth Coppinger - To discuss calls for the FAI to not play Israel in upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss appropriate accommodation in Louth schools and the Department of Education and Youth's additional accommodation scheme and building unit.

Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss the review of the Garda vetting process and planned measures for simplification.

Deputy George Lawlor - To discuss supports available to vulnerable children and adults in County Wexford who suffer from a disability.

Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett, Pádraig O'Sullivan, Eoghan Kenny and Paul Murphy - To discuss the reduction of SNA numbers at various schools in Cork; to discuss the SNA review and SNA reallocations.

Deputy William Aird - To discuss the possibility of the HSE taking in charge a private nursing home (details provided) on a full-time, permanent basis.

Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss a full-time Garda station to serve Rush, Lusk and surrounding areas.

The matters raised by Deputies O'Rourke; Ó Murchú; Boyd Barrett, O'Sullivan, Kenny and Murphy; Butterly; and Lawlor have been selected for discussion.

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