Parliamentary questions

Health Services Staff

Emer Higgins

1216. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the locations that have the greatest deficits for therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11549/24]

Mental Health Services

Emer Higgins

1217. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the decision by the HSE to withdraw funding for the Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP) in 2024 and if his Department has plans for the continuation of this program; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11552/24]

Medical Cards

Emer Higgins

1511. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health to clarify the policy on blood tests as part of monitoring a medical condition for patients holding a medical card or GP visit card; the steps that can be taken to ensure that blood tests necessary for diagnosis and monitoring are covered by the medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13069/24]

Education Policy

Emer Higgins

302. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education to confirm the awarding criteria for the new Physical Activity in Teaching and Learning Pilot Programme and if it will utilise a lottery system for awarding grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10243/24]

Legislative Measures

Emer Higgins

437. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill to ensure benefits akin to adoptive and maternity leave are provided for the care of newborn infants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9980/24]

Personal Public Service Numbers

Emer Higgins

457. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider launching an awareness campaign for women needing to check their updated PPSN numbers from the old ‘W’ format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10695/24]

Maternity Leave

Emer Higgins

541. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill to ensure benefits akin to adoptive and maternity leave are provided for the care of newborn infants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9979/24]

Hospital Waiting Lists

Emer Higgins

622. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the need for a task force to address the care and treatment of children with conditions such as spina bifida and scoliosis; if he can provide an update on the current policies in place to ensure timely treatment for these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9981/24]

Legislative Programme

Emer Higgins

746. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health if he will include the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023 as priority legislation for the Dáil Éireann Spring 2024 session. [10593/24]

Rail Network

Emer Higgins

18. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the opening of Kishogue train station; the target opening date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9463/24]

Departmental Schemes

Emer Higgins

145. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of claims under the TLI scheme have been made by people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, respectively. [9470/24]

Departmental Schemes

Emer Higgins

146. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health when he intends to next review the long-term illness scheme with a view to expanding the list of illnesses. [9471/24]

Special Educational Needs

Emer Higgins

207. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she will reassess the use of the IQ component criteria when assessing students who apply for assistive technology on the basis that these criteria are outdated and refers to an old circular; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8884/24]

Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

212. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on school building projects (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8893/24]

An Garda Síochána

Emer Higgins

341. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide a list of what forms persons can attend a Garda station for official approval with a stamp; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8895/24]

Asylum Seekers

Emer Higgins

433. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what efforts are being made to promote awareness of Irish legislation in reception centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8898/24]

Community Development Projects

Emer Higgins

663. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a scheme to support the provision of sensory rooms within community centres will be developed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8894/24]

Public Transport

Emer Higgins

44. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider accelerating proposals for a 24-hour public transport system in Dublin inclusive of the Luas, DART and trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8208/24]

Site Acquisitions

Emer Higgins

74. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if the Department site at St. Finian’s National School, Newcastle, County Dublin, is big enough to accommodate a post primary school or school campus that offers post primary education. [8226/24]

Social Welfare Schemes

Emer Higgins

77. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if the expanded child benefit payments up to the age of 19 years includes those in third level education. [7785/24]