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Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Legislative Reviews
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
75. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if an update will be provided on the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; and the timeline for completion of same. [16909/22]
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Educational Disadvantage
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
76. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if information on the appeals process for schools that did not receive DEIS status in the recent announcement will be provided. [16911/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
103. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in Cork City; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16199/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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An Garda Síochána
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
129. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí in Carrigaline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16200/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
411. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to address the significant increase in demand for substitution in recent weeks given the high number of Covid cases and the increasing staff absences in schools as a result. [16025/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Capital Expenditure Programme
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
437. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the funding allocated under the large scale capital programme for each of the years 2022 to 2025, as per the agreed capital ceilings outlined in the national development plan. [16472/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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School Accommodation
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
438. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the funding allocated under the additional school accommodation scheme for each of the years 2022 to 2025 as per the agreed capital ceilings outlined in the national development plan. [16473/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Hospital Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
683. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to put in place a working group on HSCP and physio recruitment and career progression similar to that which exists for nurses. [16109/22]
Tue, 29 Mar 2022
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Hospital Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
684. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to extend to the acute and hospital sector the current provision whereby HSCPs and physios in the primary setting can be upgraded to a senior role after five years. [16110/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Youth Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
37. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures he will put in place to support a fair and equitable recovery for children and young persons impacted by the Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions of the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14665/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Childcare Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
45. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to reduce the costs of childcare for ordinary families. [14666/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Ukraine War
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
89. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures the Government is taking at EU level to assist the people of Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14668/22]
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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Passport Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
130. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps he is taking to address the significant backlog in processing passport applications. [14667/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Emergency Accommodation
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
64. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider a policy in which families living in emergency accommodation can access exceptional needs payments to pay for taxis for their children to go to school. [14147/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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School Meals Programme
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
85. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection her long-term plans to ensure that school meals are available in as many schools across the State as possible. [14146/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Oideachas trí Ghaeilge
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
477. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire den Aire Oideachais cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ar an mbeartas don oideachas lán-Ghaeilge a chur le chéile; cathain a fhoilseofar amscála chun an beartas a chur le chéile agus cathain a roinnfear leis na geallsealbhóirí cuí é; agus cé atá ceaptha chun bheith i gceannas ar an mbeartas a chur le chéile. [13990/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Departmental Schemes
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
491. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if he will provide an update on the ex-gratia scheme for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in day schools; if the scheme is still open for applications; the way in which survivors can apply for this scheme and the number of applications have been received to date. [14197/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Schools Refurbishment
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
525. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education when funding will be approved for the renovation and improvements to the buildings at a school (details supplied); when the funding will be released; and when it is anticipated the building work will commence. [14612/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Educational Disadvantage
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
537. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the details of the appeals process for schools that did not receive DEIS status in the recent DEIS expansion announcement; when the appeals process will open; the way that the schools can access this appeals process; and when schools will receive information on the outcome of their appeal. [14725/22]
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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Youth Unemployment
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
639. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to tackle youth unemployment rates. [7030/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Disadvantaged Status
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
62. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will report on the roll-out of the expansion of Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS; and if she will meet with Opposition Deputies to provide an update on this expansion. [13480/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
64. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to ensure the equitable distribution of special needs assistants, SNAs, across the school system with particular regard to new and developing schools; and the status of the roll-out of the front-loaded allocation model. [13481/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
89. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education her views on the extent of forward-planning undertaken by her Department to ensure that all children with special educational needs receive a suitable school place in their local area. [13484/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
98. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will establish an expert review group to examine the minimum qualifications of SNAs and issue recommendations on same; if she will delay any contract negotiations until this review has taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13482/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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School Facilities
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
129. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the details of her long-term plans to ensure canteen and physical infrastructure is provided to all schools across the country. [13485/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
150. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education her plans for summer provision 2022; the capacity planning that has taken place to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13483/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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State Examinations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
159. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the status of the work of her Department to date on the reform of the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13486/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Departmental Expenditure
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
276. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the detailed breakdown of Vote 26 subhead A15 across new primary schools, post-primary schools, special schools, school halls, canteen facilities, laboratories and any other relevant information. [13584/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
277. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of new special needs assistants hired since 12 October 2021. [13585/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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School Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
278. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of new special education teachers hired since 12 October 2021. [13586/22]
Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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Departmental Expenditure
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
279. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will provide information on the capital expenditure allocated by her Department for the purpose of retrofitting schools and for the purpose of erecting solar panels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13587/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
334. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of schools that have appealed their SNA allocation by county in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [12641/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
335. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of schools that have appealed their special education teaching allocation by county in 2021 and 2022, in tabular form. [12642/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Residential Institutions
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
347. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the number of applications that were received by survivors of industrial and reformatory schools for redress under Caranua; the number of these that were successful; the number that were unsuccessful; and the number of applicants who have not received a response to date. [12952/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Residential Institutions
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
348. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the amount of funding that remains out of the funding allocated to Caranua for redress for victims of industrial and reformatory schools. [12953/22]
Tue, 8 Mar 2022
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Residential Institutions
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
349. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the status of the work of the Inter-Departmental Committee to address the needs of survivors of industrial and reformatory schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12954/22]
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
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Consular Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
139. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if there is an honorary consul for the Ukraine in the State; and if not, if the Ukraine can have an honorary consul appointed to ensure that during the current crisis Ireland is prepared to meet the needs of the Irish-Ukrainians and Ukrainians living in Ireland and to ensure the optimum diplomatic and consular assistance required by the Ukrainian and Irish Ukrainian communities [10355/22]
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
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Public Sector Pensions
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
144. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the reason that female clerical workers in school settings are not permitted access to the spouses’ and children’s pension scheme; and if the scheme will be amended to allow female clerical workers to take part in this scheme. [10175/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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State Examinations
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
477. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the detail of the way calculated grading was provided in 2021 for the 2,505 students who did not have junior certificate results for the purposes of standardisation. [9799/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Teaching Qualifications
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
499. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she will immediately establish an expert review group to examine the minimum qualifications of special needs assistants, SNAs, and issue recommendations on same; and if she will give a clear commitment to implement the expert group recommendations. [9948/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Health Services Staff
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
751. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of staff members that are currently employed and working on children's disability network teams in County Cork by role and by team in tabular form; and the number of unfilled posts. [9373/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Disability Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
785. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the number of staff members by role currently employed and working on children's disability network teams in each county by team in tabular form; and the number of unfilled posts. [9554/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Victim Support Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
138. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if she plans to implement the recommendations of the Caranua report Facing the future together: Discussing Ireland’s lifelong responsibility to the survivors of institutional abuse for additional supports for survivors of institutional abuse. [8626/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Victim Support Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
139. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made to equip all survivors of institutional abuse with medical cards and support with housing. [8627/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Victim Support Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
140. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education if all survivors of institutional abuse and their families will be provided with free, easily accessible counselling services. [8628/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Victim Support Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
141. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the progress that has been made to ensure that all public service staff working in a customer-facing role and all medical staff receive trauma-informed training on the way to identify survivors of institutional abuse and support them. [8629/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Special Educational Needs
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
148. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the allocation of SNAs for the 2022-2023 school year; if the freeze in SNA allocation will continue or the frontloading model will be initiated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8712/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Disability Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
81. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the waiting lists of the children’s disability network teams in County Cork for access to assessments and therapies. [7931/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Health Services
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
140. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health his plans to address the shortage of community step-down beds in County Cork. [7930/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
410. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the rationale for the decision to reduce Covid-19 leave for teachers and school staff to ten days; if there are exemptions to this in cases in which Covid-19 symptoms last longer than ten days; and if she will reconsider this decision. [7423/22]