Barry Heneghan

Employment Rights
76. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the development of the voluntary code of practice to support the hiring of workers with a disability, as committed to in the Programme for Government; to outline the expected timeline for its publication and implementation following initial stakeholder engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33157/25]

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Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Social Welfare Benefits
91. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the progress made by his Department in exploring the introduction of a targeted second-tier child benefit payment for low-income families in light of recent reports highlighting a significant rise in child poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33150/25]

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Thu, 19 Jun 2025

Departmental Strategies
110. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide details on any specific cross-departmental mechanisms in place to ensure that the lived experience of people with disabilities, as highlighted during the Social Inclusion Forum and related consultations, is reflected in the design and implementation of the next roadmap for social inclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33151/25]

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