Parliamentary questions

Middle East

Richard Boyd Barrett

55. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to report on his most recent communications with his European counterparts in relation to imposing sanctions on Israel in light of the International Court of Justice’s recent ruling that there is a plausible case that Israel may be committing genocide in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20911/24]

Departmental Contracts

Peadar Tóibín

56. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of publicly-funded contracts awarded to a company (details supplied) by his Department in each of the past ten years; the cost of each contract; and the purpose for which each contract was awarded. [18662/24]

British-Irish Co-operation

Ruairí Ó Murchú

57. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on his Department's interaction with the British Government on the 30 April implementation of new Brexit-related customs checks on EU goods using Britain as a land bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20538/24]

Middle East

Joe Flaherty

58. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his recent visit to Jordan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20766/24]

Ukraine War

Michael Moynihan

59. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine recently approved by the United States Congress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20583/24]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Seán Haughey

60. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any recent discussions with the British government in relation to the Dublin/Monaghan bombings in 1974; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20773/24]

Middle East

Richard Boyd Barrett

61. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has been in contact with the German government about the suppression of the Irish language and other forms of censorship in relation to protests in Germany against genocide and Israel’s actions in Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20912/24]

Official Engagements

Matt Carthy

62. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent engagements with the British government. [20777/24]

Northern Ireland

Seán Haughey

63. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any recent discussions with the British government in relation to the terms of reference for the UK Omagh bombing inquiry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20772/24]

Northern Ireland

Paul McAuliffe

64. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on any recent discussions he has had with the British government in relation to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20771/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Matt Carthy

65. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagements with European partners regarding the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. [20779/24]

Foreign Policy

Michael Moynihan

66. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the recent comments by President of France that Europe faces an existential threat from Russian aggression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20582/24]

EU Meetings

Pádraig O'Sullivan

67. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting at the EU Foreign Minister's meeting in Luxembourg; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20588/24]

Middle East

Pauline Tully

68. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the progress that has been made to date to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice; to detail the work that needs to be undertaken before a declaration is filed; the timeframe within which a declaration will be filed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20902/24]

Middle East

Gino Kenny

69. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will inform US President Biden that he condemns the force used by police against students in US universities protesting recently against US military support for Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20886/24]

Middle East

Robert Troy

70. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on plans to recognise a Palestinian state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20903/24]

Ukraine War

Cormac Devlin

71. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to Russia's continued air and missile attacks against Ukraine's civilians and civilian and critical infrastructure, including the recent intensified targeting of the energy sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20574/24]

Middle East

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

72. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he believes his advocacy on Palestinian issues is now having a real impact at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20596/24]

Foreign Conflicts

Pádraig O'Sullivan

73. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the situation in Sudan; the engagement he has had with his European counterparts in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20587/24]

Military Neutrality

Gino Kenny

74. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will bring forward a Bill to enable a constitutional referendum on neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20884/24]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Niamh Smyth

75. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his engagement with the British Government on issues relating to the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings ahead of the 50th anniversary this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20618/24]

Climate Change Policy

Darren O'Rourke

76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to report on the measures/initiatives his Department is taking to support less-developed countries with climate change mitigation and adaptation; the progress that has been made to scale up climate financing through existing channels; the new funding initiatives planned and/or underway; the plans to enhance reporting on the gender responsiveness of Ireland's climate financing; if official 2023 figures have been submitted to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20812/24]

Asylum Seekers

Brendan Howlin

77. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to set out the contacts he has had with UK ministers to address the issue of asylum seekers crossing the border from Northern Ireland; the views of the UK government on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20909/24]

Foreign Policy

Barry Cowen

78. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters in Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20579/24]

Foreign Policy

Barry Cowen

79. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he regards the outcome of the Russian Federation's presidential election in March as legitimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20578/24]

Middle East

Bernard Durkan

80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he continues to encourage a peaceful resolution in the conflict in the Middle East along with his other EU and UN partners; the extent to which he remains satisfied that measures can be put in place whereby agreed parties can submit their issues to an authoritative body capable of making a serious contribution to a permanent and peaceful settlement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20836/24]

EU Meetings

James Lawless

81. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20577/24]

Official Engagements

Bernard Durkan

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he continues to interact with his EU and UN colleagues, with a view to highlighting security threats to this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20837/24]

Middle East

Ruairí Ó Murchú

83. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the progress being made to recognise the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/24]

Middle East

Gino Kenny

84. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will call on US President Biden to stop providing military aid and support to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20887/24]

Middle East

Mark Ward

85. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will recognise the State of Palestine; the work being carried out by the State in the European Union to promote Palestinian statehood. [12763/24]

Passport Services

Brendan Howlin

86. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to set out the average waiting time for the issuing of new passports; for the renewal of passports; the issuing of passports to newborn children; the number of staff currently working in the passport office; if he believes that there will be an increase in wait times as we approach the summer season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20910/24]

Middle East

Catherine Connolly

87. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 72 of 7 March 2024, the details of his engagement to date both at bilateral level with his Israeli counterpart, and at EU level, with regard to the designation in October 2021, which remains in place, of six Palestinian human rights organisations as terrorist groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20841/24]

Middle East

Joe Flaherty

88. Deputy Joe Flaherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his recent visit to Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20767/24]

Official Engagements

Jackie Cahill

89. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had any engagement or discussions with his Slovakian counterpart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20585/24]

Consular Services

Matt Carthy

90. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the timeframe in which the newly announced consulate in Melbourne will become operational; and if he will assess the need to open additional consulates in Australia. [20780/24]

Middle East

Pauline Tully

91. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on the discussions taking place with other European countries on a joint declaration of recognition of the State of Palestine; the timeframe within which Ireland will give formal recognition to the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20901/24]

Ukraine War

Cormac Devlin

92. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has had discussions with his EU counterparts on what can be done to intensify the provision of humanitarian and civil protection assistance to Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20575/24]

Ukraine War

Jim O'Callaghan

93. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he agrees with the assessment of the Moldovan foreign minister that if Ukraine falls to Russia, Moldova will be the next target for Russian aggression; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20738/24]

Foreign Policy

Jim O'Callaghan

94. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he agrees that the Russian Federation under Vladimir Putin is now a de facto dictatorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20737/24]

British-Irish Co-operation

Paul McAuliffe

95. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his attendance at the recent British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20770/24]

Ukraine War

Willie O'Dea

96. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what further action is being taken with regard to the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20581/24]

Middle East

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

97. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent visit to UNRWA projects in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20595/24]

Ukraine War

Willie O'Dea

98. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on any action being taken to ensure the accountability of the Russian Federation for its actions in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20580/24]

Middle East

Mark Ward

99. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on when the Government will recognise the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20711/24]

Middle East

Matt Carthy

100. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of Ireland’s request to the European Commission that a review be conducted of Israel’s compliance with its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. [20778/24]

Middle East

Alan Farrell

101. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to detail his engagements with European counterparts on efforts to increase the level of humanitarian aid into Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20572/24]

Middle East

Robert Troy

102. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his recent visit to the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20904/24]

Ukraine War

James Lawless

103. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking with his EU counterparts to ensure that multifaceted support to Ukraine remains relevant, sufficient and strategic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20576/24]

Northern Ireland

Cathal Crowe

104. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for a report on his recent meeting with the Northern Ireland Secretary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20768/24]

Ukraine War

Brendan Griffin

105. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the up-to-date position regarding the possibility of the EU liquidating frozen Russian assets; the position Ireland takes on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20889/24]

Middle East

Alan Farrell

106. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Irish citizens that remain in Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20573/24]

Middle East

Aindrias Moynihan

107. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the progress in announcing formal recognition of the State of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20729/24]

Northern Ireland

Cathal Crowe

108. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to the ruling earlier this year by the High Court in Belfast in relation to the UK government’s legacy legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20769/24]

Middle East

Brendan Howlin

109. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to set out his actions of recent times to end the Israeli assault on Gaza; the discussions he has had with governments in the region; the contacts he has had with the US government; the attitude of other EU foreign ministers to the ongoing tactics being employed by Israel; the efforts made to secure an immediate ceasefire; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20908/24]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Brendan Smith

110. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the outcome of his most recent discussions with the secretary of state for Northern Ireland and with the British foreign secretary in relation to the need for the British government to cooperate fully in a comprehensive investigation in to the Dublin/Monaghan bombings of 1974; if there has been any response from the British authorities to the motions passed unanimously by Dáil Éireann in 2008, 2011 and 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20832/24]

Middle East

Patrick Costello

111. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide an update on the proposed air dropping of aid in Gaza. [20749/24]

Passport Services

Niamh Smyth

112. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs for an update on passport applications and processing times presently; how many applications were processed so far this year; how many are outstanding and currently in waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20617/24]

Middle East

Réada Cronin

113. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline the distinct actions his Department is taking to ensure the enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill 2018, given the all-out slaughter taking place in Gaza, the harassment and assassination of Palestinians by settlers, the raids by security forces on communities across the occupied West Bank and the blocking of medical services for critically-injured people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20883/24]

Middle East

Patrick Costello

114. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to provide a timeline for the recognition of Palestine. [20748/24]

Foreign Policy

Jackie Cahill

115. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his response to recent events in Georgia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20584/24]

Northern Ireland

Aindrias Moynihan

116. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the up-to-date position on challenging the provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 in the context of the European Convention on Human Rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20730/24]

Dublin-Monaghan Bombings

Brendan Smith

117. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if there have been any recent responses from the British government into the need for full cooperation and comprehensive investigations in to atrocities including the Dublin/Monaghan bombings of 1974 and the Belturbet bombing of 1972; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20833/24]

Middle East

Catherine Connolly

118. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 7 March 2024, the details of his engagement at EU level to seek a review of whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations under the EU Israel Association Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20840/24]

European Union

Darren O'Rourke

119. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the proposed reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, considering her interventions in respect of Israel's aggression against the people of Palestine. [20813/24]

Passport Services

Éamon Ó Cuív

120. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when passports will issue to siblings in County Galway (details supplied); the reason for the delay in issuing said passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21001/24]

Passport Services

John Brady

121. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application for a family (details supplied) can be escalated, as the applicants' travel date is imminent and the applications have passed the target issue date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21010/24]

Passport Services

Colm Burke

122. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures being undertaken by his Department to ensure there is sufficient staffing numbers in passport services, in order that the current processing times for passport applications are maintained, in view that a spike in volume of passport applications received by passport services often occurs in the lead up to, and during, the summer months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21065/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

123. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21085/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

124. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21086/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

125. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21087/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

126. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21088/24]

Passport Services

Steven Matthews

127. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed and expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21089/24]

Official Engagements

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he continues to have engagements with UK authorities in relation to immigration issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21121/24]

Brexit Issues

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he remains satisfied that the UK authorities remain committed to the Brexit Agreement; whether other modifications are envisaged at this stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21122/24]

Middle East

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the degree to which he continues to have discussions at European and UN level in regard to the Palestinian-Israeli situation with particular reference to the need to ensure strict adherence to a peace deal and recognition of the need to avert a repetition of the violence since 7 October 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21123/24]

EU Enlargement

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent if any to which European enlargement is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21124/24]

EU Bodies

Bernard Durkan

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which European cohesion remains steadfast throughout European institutions with a view to ensuring universal acceptance of the principles of law and order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21125/24]

EU Bodies

Bernard Durkan

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which progress continues throughout the European institutions with a view to ensuring continued security and peace in the Western Balkans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21127/24]

Undocumented Irish in the USA

Bernard Durkan

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he continues to have with the US authorities with a view to regularising the undocumented Irish in the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21129/24]

Trade Promotion

Bernard Durkan

135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the extent to which he and his Department continue to use the Irish embassies and other installations abroad to further the trade interests of this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21130/24]

Foreign Conflicts

David Stanton

136. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the ongoing conflict in Sudan; the impact of the civilian population and on neighbouring states; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21158/24]

Asylum Seekers

David Stanton

137. Deputy David Stanton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the number of men, women and children who have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea in 2023 and to date in 2024 while trying to reach Europe; his views on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21159/24]

Air Quality

Michael Healy-Rae

138. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will address the concerns of a local residents’ group in County Kerry (details supplied). [20948/24]

Climate Change Policy

Patrick Costello

139. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will provide an update on the timeline for publication of the revised national adaptation framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21114/24]

Departmental Expenditure

Neasa Hourigan

140. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the awards made both with and without a tender process to management consultancy firms (details supplied) by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department for each of the years 2019 to 2024, in tabular form and classed by firm; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [21168/24]

Defence Forces

Chris Andrews

141. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the Government's plans for the future of the site at Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines. [20951/24]

Defence Forces

Catherine Connolly

142. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for a status update on the development of the revised Strategic Framework for the Defence Forces from 2025 onwards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21054/24]

Defence Forces

Jim O'Callaghan

143. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has for Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines, Dublin 6; whether part or all of it will be used for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21061/24]

Defence Forces

Catherine Murphy

144. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence in view of the Government’s recent endorsement of the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware, if she will now clarify whether our military intelligence services make use of commercial spyware and, if so, what oversight, transparency and redress processes are in place. [21110/24]

Electric Vehicles

Seán Sherlock

145. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the challenges faced by owners of EVs who reside in terraced houses, who wish to charge their vehicles adjacent to or directly outside their properties via an EC charging channel, where no current legal provision allows for the installation of same; whether it is intended to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21015/24]

Road Traffic Offences

Paul Murphy

146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 30 April 2024, the number of disqualified drivers who were prosecuted for failing to surrender their licence, as set out in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006; the number that were convicted of this offence in court in 2022 and 2023; the fines imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/24]

Air Navigation Orders

Neasa Hourigan

147. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the number of exemptions sought under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 which he refused in each of the years 2020 to present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21053/24]

Departmental Bodies

Willie O'Dea

148. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed inter-departmental committee has been established to source funding options for implementing noise action plans on major roads, such as the M20 at Ballycummin, Limerick; when it is hoped the committee will issue recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21059/24]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the measures currently in place, or intended to be introduced in future, to reduce the incidence of anti-social and threatening behaviour on public transport and in public transport stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21095/24]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to outline the safety protocols in place should a member of the public notice anti-social behaviour on public transport and how they should react
; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21096/24]

Road Tolls

Niamh Smyth

151. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport to review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on this matter regarding staff on M3 tolls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/24]

Insurance Industry

Steven Matthews

152. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to address concerns related to the increased cost of car insurance for the majority of Irish customers; if he plans to meet with companies operating in this sector to raise these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21153/24]

Departmental Expenditure

Neasa Hourigan

153. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the awards made both with and without a tender process to management consultancy firms (details supplied) by his Department and bodies under the aegis of his Department for each of the years 2019 to 2024, in tabular form and classed by firm; the purpose and a brief description of the awards; the value of the awards and the total amounts paid; the timeline or timeframe of the contracts; and the desired or completed output. [21169/24]

Insurance Industry

Steven Matthews

154. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Finance the actions he will take to address concerns related to the increased cost of car insurance for the majority of Irish customers; if he plans to meet with companies operating in this sector to raise these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21143/24]