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Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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Health Services
Seán Crowe
118. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the options available to the family of a person (details supplied) who requires urgent access to a dietician when there is currently none in post for the CHO7 area. [25650/24]
Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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Health Services Staff
Seán Crowe
134. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health if they are aware of the lack of dietitians in the CHO7 area; if they will make allowances under the ongoing recruitment embargo to fill specialist posts such as this, particularly where there are no posts filled; the alternatives available to individuals who require diagnosis and treatment by a dietitian in the CHO7 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25649/24]
Tue, 11 Jun 2024
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Health Services
Seán Crowe
712. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of children accessing speech and language therapy in community healthcare organisation, CHO 7; the number of children awaiting assessment for therapy; the number of children who have been assessed and await therapy; and the average waiting time for both assessment and post-assessment access. [24806/24]
Tue, 11 Jun 2024
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Health Services
Seán Crowe
713. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of adults accessing speech and language therapy in community healthcare organisation, CHO 7; the number of adults awaiting assessment for therapy; the number of adults who have been assessed and await therapy; and the average waiting time for both assessment and post-assessment access. [24807/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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School Enrolments
Seán Crowe
195. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of individuals who failed to secure a place in their preferred secondary school in the Dublin south west area; and whether an assessment has been made to determine the level of additional places required in the area. [23549/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Seán Crowe
219. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to a situation between two schools (details supplied); if the matter will be examined and an agreeable solution for both schools implemented in the short term; if an additional school hall space will be made available in the long term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23817/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Peace Commissioners
Seán Crowe
423. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the total number of peace commissioners registered on the most recent roll maintained by her Department. [22457/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Seán Crowe
114. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of people awaiting on a first outpatient appointment in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital; the average waiting time for a first outpatient appointment; and the number waiting more than two years for a first appointment. [21937/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Health Services
Seán Crowe
635. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of persons treated by the Pathfinder service; the total budget allocated to the service since it became operational; and if plans are in place to expand the programme across the State. [21765/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Crowe
297. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education whether there are plans for an ASD unit to be put in place at a school (details supplied) given its size and the present demand for such services. [18983/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Crowe
298. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the plans in place to increase the number of special school places for children who NEPS assessments specifically recommend for such a place, given the insufficient capacity at present; the number of places to be brought on stream in the next two years; and the location of these places. [18984/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Crowe
299. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the options available to a child (details supplied) who has been recommended for a special school place by a NEPS assessment but has been unable to secure a place in the Dublin area. [18985/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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School Transport
Seán Crowe
301. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the reason a replacement school bus service for children attending a school (details supplied) was not put in place when the existing service was disrupted before Easter; if she is aware of complaints from parents about the service being subject to frequent disruption; and if she shares their concerns about the significant obstacle this creates in their access to education. [17662/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Legislative Measures
Seán Crowe
528. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice the current status of legislation for the recognition of foreign divorce in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16683/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Health Services Waiting Lists
Seán Crowe
739. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for audiology services from HSE community services in the Russell Centre, Tallaght; and the average waiting time for those services. [16572/24]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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Healthcare Infrastructure Provision
Seán Crowe
740. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the current status of Kelvin Grove, Carlow; the plans in place for its use; and the date by which it will be brought back into use. [16573/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
Seán Crowe
391. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the reason an individual (details supplied) was denied a place in a special school despite an assessment stating they should have such a place. [13583/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Crowe
434. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the reason an individual (details supplied) was denied a place in a special school despite an assessment stating they should have such a place until the age of 18 years. [12058/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Seán Crowe
435. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Education the number of children assessed as needing placement in a special school, but not provided with a place in 2023. [12059/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Mental Health Services
Seán Crowe
1358. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Health the total number of children on a waiting list for their first appointment to CAMHS in the CHO6 area; and the number of those waiting more than six months. [12248/24]