Office of Public Works

335. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 7 September 2026, seeking to establish the proportion of earned revenue that is reinvested in the Iveagh Gardens, to confirm the amount invested in each of the past five years; the stated purpose of monies returned for the benefit of Iveagh Gardens; the value of reinvestment for same, in tabular form; the amount of earned revenue

Insurance Coverage

314. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of reports that different properties on the same street or development are receiving different treatment by the same insurers in terms of flood insurance cover; his plans to ensure that flood insurance is extended to buildings with limited or no flood insurance cover, excluding NDP flood relief schemes; the progress made to implement action 17 of the Action Plan for Insurance Reform 2025 to 2029; and if action 17

Departmental Reviews

113. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if a formal review or appeal procedure is available to Ukrainian persons who consider that proposed alternative accommodation is unsuitable for their medical, disability or family needs; the procedure, applicable deadline, decision-maker and expected response time; whether relocation is suspended pending the outcome; and where the procedure has been published. [67257/26]

School Meals Programme

94. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the data his Department holds on food waste and single-use packaging arising from the Hot School Meals Programme; whether a national assessment of food and packaging waste has been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67636/26]

Office of Public Works

38. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 7 September 2026, the proportion of earned revenue that is reinvested in the Iveagh Gardens; the amount invested in each of the past five years; the stated purpose for monies returned for the benefit of Iveagh Gardens and the value of reinvestment for same, in tabular form; the amount of earned revenue reinvested, specifically for

School Meals Programme

96. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection when he intends to publish the evaluation of service review of the School Meals Programme (details supplied), specifically the Hot School Meals Programme; whether the review will be made publicly available in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67639/26]

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-29

Deputy Ivana Bacik What was particularly impressive about the calm dignity of the Garvaghy Road residents when we met them last Thursday was their concern for a younger generation and to ensure that the dark days of the past would not be repeated for a generation of people who had happily grown up under peace and the Good Friday Agreement. That is why this is now so grim. I agree with and welcome the Taoiseach's strongly worded views on the decision of the Parades Commission. We all share his v

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-29

Deputy Ivana Bacik I welcome our visitors in the Gallery who are campaigning for children with additional needs. I want to pay tribute to Miriam Lord in the Press Gallery. She has contributed to the gaiety of the nation significantly and many of us will miss her column on Saturdays, even when we were sometimes the brunt of it. Her witty and sometimes barbed words were always a treat to read. I thank her for all she did. Last Thursday in Dublin, I met with residents of the Garvaghy Road. From t

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-29

Deputy Ivana Bacik I again welcome those from Every Child Matters who are in the Public Gallery. I commend presenter Eric Roberts for bringing the reality of Ireland's special education crisis home to us all with his television programme this week. He has put a human face on what families, teachers and SNAs experience every day in our special education crisis. I pay tribute to those families and parents who participated in the programme, including Labour Councillor Alison Field, whose experien