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Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.

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Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Departmental Policies

Emer Higgins

290. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what provisions his Department is obliged to make to ensure Government services, such as the Revenue Commissioners, are accessible to the digitally disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12113/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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School Staff

Emer Higgins

364. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how her Department plans to address significant delays in returning teachers from abroad receiving payroll as the backlog can take up to 22 weeks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11706/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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School Admissions

Emer Higgins

540. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she will be adding additional places in existing reading schools for the children of Dublin mid-west; in the meantime, what additional supports are available to children who are on the second percentile and currently on the waiting list for a place in a school dedicated to children with reading difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13071/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Legislative Programme

Emer Higgins

891. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if her Department has any update regarding owners' management companies (OMCs) legislation, including the publication of new regulations and the appointment of a regulator for OMCs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12381/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

1072. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in the HSE's Children’s Disability Network Teams; the number of staff in Section 38 organisations; and the number of staff in Section 39 organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11542/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

1073. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of Children’s Disability Network Teams that are currently fully staffed; the expected duration of such staffing levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11544/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

1074. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the criteria used to determine the number of therapists required in each Children’s Disability Network Team; and the details of such criteria. [11545/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

1075. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of therapy staff in each specialisation that have left the Children’s Disability Network Teams system in the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11548/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

1076. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a child who does not have access to an occupational therapist in their Children’s Disability Network Team can access an occupational therapist in another Children’s Disability Network Team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11550/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Disabilities Assessments

Emer Higgins

1077. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the process used to prioritise children on waiting lists for both an assessment of needs and access to critically needed therapists; if this process is understood by families; if they know where their child is on the list; how they are updated on their progress up the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11551/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Health Services Staff

Emer Higgins

1213. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists employed by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11543/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Health Services Staff

Emer Higgins

1214. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the number of therapists that have been recruited by the HSE, Section 38 or Section 39 organisations in the past three years; the measures taken to compensate for the loss of staff while recruiting replacements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11546/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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Health Services Staff

Emer Higgins

1215. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health the method used to determine the ratio of therapists to children needing access to a specific therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11547/24]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 20 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 5 Márta 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 28 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 28 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 28 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 27 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 21 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Céad, 21 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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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]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Medical Aids and Appliances

Emer Higgins

89. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing children suffering hair loss to avail of the grants for wigs based on their parents PRSI contributions. [7786/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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School Staff

Emer Higgins

283. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education if caretakers, who are employed by the Department and work in a school, will receive their pay increases following the discussions with unions; the timeline for the increases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7683/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

292. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education for an update on the new modular build for a school (details supplied); when the brief acceptance letter will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7749/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

293. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education for an urgent update on the construction plan for a new school building (details supplied) that is in danger of losing their approved contractor if delays persist, which would be a very costly set back to this already long-awaited urgent building project; when approval will be issued to the design team to commence construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7750/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

297. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes have begun construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7821/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

298. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes are still awaiting sign-off from the Department on final design before they can begin construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7822/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

299. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes have had to re-tender for their project due to delays in obtaining the brief acceptance letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7823/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Schools Building Projects

Emer Higgins

300. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many of the 58 schools which received additional budget for their school building programmes are in danger of losing their approved contractor due to delays in obtaining sign off from the Department to proceed to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7824/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Data

Emer Higgins

301. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Newcastle, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7825/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Data

Emer Higgins

302. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Rathcoole, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7826/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Data

Emer Higgins

303. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Saggart, County Dublin are receiving secondary school education. [7827/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Departmental Data

Emer Higgins

304. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education how many students from Celbridge, County Kildare are receiving secondary school education. [7828/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Social Welfare Payments

Emer Higgins

380. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Social Protection how child benefit payments are paid per area in Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart County Dublin and Celbridge, County Kildare. [7829/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Disability Services

Emer Higgins

493. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the recent funding challenges faced by WALK’s residential services and what steps are being taken to ensure the continuity of quality care for vulnerable individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7690/24]

Amharc

Máirt, 20 Feabh 2024

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Nursing Homes

Emer Higgins

588. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementations on recommendations from the nursing homes support scheme (fair deal); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7812/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Bus Services

Emer Higgins

90. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport his plans for the future expansion of Dublin Bus, in view of the need to encourage more people to use public transport and to ensure that the bus service is reliable and frequent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6784/24]

Amharc

Céad, 14 Feabh 2024

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Bus Services

Emer Higgins

91. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport what steps he is taking to improve the coordination and communication between Transport for Ireland and Dublin Bus for the TFI App, in order that commuters can have access to timely and accurate information about their bus routes and schedules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6785/24]

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