Louis O'Hara
Ceist:56. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy will next meet. [30324/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraCabinet Committees
Ceisteanna (56, 57, 58)
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
Ceist:57. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy will next meet. [30353/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Jen Cummins
Ceist:58. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment and Energy will next meet. [30358/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 56 to 58, inclusive, together.
The Cabinet Committee on Climate Action, Environment, and Energy oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in relation to the environment, climate action, energy, and emergency planning.
The Cabinet Committee last met on 26 February and is scheduled to meet again in May.
Questions Nos. 59 to 69, inclusive, resubmitted.
Cabinet Committees
Ceisteanna (70, 71, 72, 73)
Louis O'Hara
Ceist:70. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [30325/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra
James Geoghegan
Ceist:71. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [29681/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraPeter 'Chap' Cleere
Ceist:72. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [30354/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra
Rory Hearne
Ceist:73. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure will meet next. [30469/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 70 to 73, inclusive, together.
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure works to drive infrastructure delivery, accountability and value-for-money, including the preparation and now the implementation of the revised National Development Plan.
Membership of the Cabinet Committee comprises the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and for Transport, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport.
As set out in the Programme for Government, Government is prioritising the delivery of critical, growth enhancing infrastructure. We have a responsibility to invest in the future, and delivery of modern, sustainable infrastructure is vital for our national competitiveness, fostering regional development, delivering housing and meeting social needs.
The revised National Development Plan committed over €275 billion to investment in infrastructure over the coming decade.
In Budget 2026 we announced €19.1 billion in exchequer capital investment, an increase of €2 billion on 2025. This represents the highest annual spend in the history of the state.
On 3rd December 2025 the Government published the “Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan”, setting out an ambitious, but achievable, agenda which will overcome the barriers to delivery. The plan will see wide ranging reforms, enabling us to bridge our infrastructure deficit and continue to build our resilience as a modern and thriving society.
There will be robust oversight of the Government’s performance in achieving these actions – with regular reports on progress to the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure.
In the period ahead the Cabinet Committee will therefore oversee both the investments and the reforms required to ensure that infrastructure is delivered as efficiently and quickly as possible.
The last meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure took place on 20th April 2026. The Committee is due to meet again on 18th May 2026.
Questions Nos. 74 to 91, inclusive, resubmitted.
Cabinet Committees
Ceisteanna (92, 93)
James Geoghegan
Ceist:92. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will next meet. [28757/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraRory Hearne
Ceist:93. Deputy Rory Hearne asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Housing will meet next. [30468/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together.
The Cabinet Committee on Housing works to ensure a coordinated, cross Government, approach to the implementation of Programme for Government commitments regarding housing policy.
The Programme for Government sets out our ambition to accelerate housing supply, building on progress already achieved, recognising housing as a major social and economic challenge.
The new National Housing Plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030 was published on 13th November 2025, it aims to speed up the delivery of new homes and tackle homelessness. The plan targets the construction of 300,000 homes, including 72,000 social homes and 90,000 affordable housing supports. Building on the progress of Housing for All, which saw almost 149,000 homes delivered in the last five years, the new plan will enable the State, public bodies, and the private sector to further play a critical part in accelerating delivery.
The Cabinet Committee on Housing last met on Thursday, 30th April, and is scheduled to meet again on Thursday, 14th May.
Questions Nos. 94 to 125, inclusive, resubmitted.
Cabinet Committees
Ceisteanna (126)
Cian O'Callaghan
Ceist:126. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Health will next meet. [29776/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Cabinet Committee on Health last met on the 30th April 2026.
The Cabinet Committee oversees implementation of Programme for Government commitments in relation to health, receives detailed reports on identified policy areas and considers health reforms including Sláintecare, the reform of Public Health and health system preparedness for future health threats.
It also receives reports in relation to Programme for Government commitments in the areas of mental health and drugs policy.
The membership of the Cabinet Committee on Health includes the Taoiseach, as Chair, the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, the Minister for Health and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.
The Cabinet Committee on Health will meet again in due course.
Questions Nos. 127 to 149, inclusive, resubmitted.
Questions Nos. 150 to 152, inclusive, answered orally.