Pension Provisions

338. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason that the January 2024 pay increase paid to medical scientists following restoration of parity with biochemists was not passed on to medical scientists who retired prior to 2024 despite reaching all the parameters set down by DEPR (File Ref: P18-13-2018) entitled "Pay Parity" as Pension increase policy, in line with the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026; and

Social Welfare Eligibility

489. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied). [68064/26]

Pension Provisions

371. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the final number of participants in MyFutureFund who were eligible to opt out during the first opt-out window ending on 31 August 2026; the number and percentage who opted out; the number who subsequently cancelled an opt-out request during the cooling-off period; the total value of employee contributions refunded; the corresponding value of employer and State contributions retained in participants’ funds (details supplied); an

Public Transport

246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if free travel passengers are now being treated differently than paying customers, specifically, that free travel passengers cannot book a return seat a month in advance without being charged €2.50, while paying customers can; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67815/26]

Pension Provisions

87. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the final number of participants in MyFutureFund eligible to opt out during the first opt-out window ending on 31 August 2026; the number and percentage who opted out; the number who subsequently cancelled an opt-out request during the cooling-off period; the total value of employee contributions refunded; the corresponding value of employer and State contributions retained in participants’ funds; a breakdown of those eligible (

Trade Relations

17. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will join other European countries that already have well established trade offices in Taiwan and are benefiting substantially from their presence there; and if the Irish office will be reopened immediately. [50201/26]

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An Leas-Cheann Comhairle We have grouped the questions together but we are dealing with the content of both questions.

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An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

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An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Thank you, Deputy

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An Leas-Cheann Comhairle You should conclude, Deputy Cullinane.

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An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Is the Bill opposed?