1940. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 627 of 27 February 2024, the current status of the HSE survey to measure the prevalence of long-Covid in the community; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35929/24]
1833. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to offer ophthalmic appointments at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35266/24]
1723. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 269 of 16 May 2024, when the vacancy for a community nursing position for psychiatry of later life, based at a facility (details supplied), will be filled; if the post has been advertised; the period of time this position has been vacant; the number of patients on the caseload of the previous nurse prior to the post being vacated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34445/24]
1687. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the current number of people awaiting an appointment at the severe asthma clinic in Merlin Hospital Galway; the length of time those referred have been waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/24]
1686. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34284/24]
1651. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the new 50-bed ward block will be open at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34114/24]
520. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34085/24]
421. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform Expenditure if he will outline the engagement with Deputies and Senators in the design of the indicators in the public service performance report; if he will outline the engagement with Deputies and Senators in the review of the indicators contained in the public service performance report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34904/24]
74. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the current wait time for the SEAI better energy warmer homes scheme first stage and the BER assessment stage, in 2024; the measures being taken to reduce the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33830/24]
2433. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of staff presently availing of the special scheme of paid leave in respect of long-Covid; if he will provide a specific set of data on long term leave as a result of Covid-19, excluding short-term absences due to primary Covid-19 infection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/24]
2432. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 410 of 7 March 2024, the corresponding metrics at each clinic in 2024; the number of new patients and repeat patients seen each month in 2024, in each clinic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32947/24]
2431. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 409 of 7 March 2024, the number of full-time posts allocated to post-acute and long-Covid clinics, by clinic and speciality; if the position has been filled and the patient face time provided by the clinician concerned; if an offer has been made; if a recruitment competition is ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32946/24]
2430. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 408 of 7 March 2024, the corresponding figures in terms of both drawdown and activity for the first six months of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32945/24]
2429. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 407 of 7 March 2024, the timetable for planned revision of the model of care for long-Covid; if this will make specific provision for children; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32944/24]
2428. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the epidemiological survey approved by the HSE in 2022 to be conducted to provide insight and understanding into the prevalence of long-Covid in Ireland will be published; the current status of the survey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32943/24]
2427. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to the recognition of long-Covid supports for a further 12 months for healthcare workers who contracted Covid-19 at the early stages of the pandemic, the supports available for other healthcare workers with similar symptoms who were infected since November 2021, during the height of the Omicron variant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32942/24]
2209. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment; the reason for the delay; the prioritisation that has been given to the child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31905/24]
1626. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will bring forward the payment date for the areas of natural constraint scheme in light of the cash flow challenges faced by farmers due to adverse weather conditions over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/24]
254. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he plans to allow for the purchase of Part V property by tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30561/24]
669. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 379 of 25 June 2024, the plans for the relocation of the laboratory facilities at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, including the PKU testing facilities, when the hospital moves to the new children's hospital site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29147/24]
668. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the total number of genomics samples sent outside the State for analysis in each of the past five years; the annual cost in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29146/24]
667. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number and location of laboratories within the health service operating genomics services for patients; the number of WTE and grades in each location; the corresponding number of vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29145/24]
666. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the total annual budget allocated by the HSE for medical record transfer and management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29144/24]
656. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a former HSE employee will receive the Covid-19 pandemic recognition payment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/24]
602. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities who received home support hours, by CHO, in 2023 and 2024; the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 and 2024 who received personal assistance hours, by CHO, in 2023 and 2024; the total number of hours provided in each category, by CHO, in 2023 and 2024; the target number of hours for each category in each CHO for 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29157/24]
503. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice the reason the IIP unit failed to make contact with a community organisation as committed to in correspondence (details supplied). [29137/24]
98. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the areas in which occupational therapy services have been piloted in schools; if those pilots have been evaluated; her plans to extend the pilot to schools in other areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28514/24]
346. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a payment will issue to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28007/24]
159. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the areas in which occupational therapy services have been piloted in schools; whether those pilots have been evaluated; his plans extend the pilot to schools in other areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27464/24]
77. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education her plans to introduce a proposal from for a six-year inclusive education strategic plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27470/24]
76. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the amount spent by her Department on assistive technology applications in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27469/24]
75. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education her plans to ensure school rules and policies are inclusive of neurodivergent pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27468/24]
74. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the funding options available to schools to install sensory rooms and purchase sensory equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27467/24]
73. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education her plans to expand the curriculum to include education on disabilities and difference among peers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27466/24]
72. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the current training provided for teachers in disabilities and difference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27465/24]
379. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 523 of 20 February 2024, his plans for the future location of the main laboratory for genetic testing in Ireland, which is currently housed at CHI Crumlin; the reason this is not being accommodated in the new children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26794/24]
75. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the steps he has taken to implement the motion passed by Dáil Éireann on 8 December 2021 regarding offshore renewable energy;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26616/24]
57. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the steps which she is taking to address the backlog in local improvement scheme applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26253/24]
56. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the present availability of the 300 high-speed internet hubs announced under the National Broadband Plan on 19 November 2019; the steps which she is taking to maximise their use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26254/24]
53. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the mechanism to be deployed to deliver on the commitments in Our Rural Future - Rural Development Policy 2021 to 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26252/24]
35. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the date of the last meeting of the mobile phone and broadband task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26606/24]
148. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department and each body and agency under the remit of her Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25694/24]
147. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of her Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually and the corresponding number held in person; if she or his predecessor attended each meeting, or a Minister of State or ambassador represented the Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25676/24]
146. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25689/24]
145. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually and the corresponding number held in person; if he or his predecessor attended each meeting, or a Minister of State or ambassador represented the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25671/24]
140. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25732/24]
136. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25690/24]
135. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually and the corresponding number held in person; if he or his predecessor attended each meeting, or a Minister of State or ambassador represented the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25672/24]
120. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department and each body and agency under the remit of his Department has achieved the Government-mandated public sector remote working target of 20%; when this was achieved in each instance; the current percentage of staff working remotely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25682/24]
119. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of formal and informal Council of the European Union meetings that have been held since 27 June 2020 under the remit of his Department; and the number of formal and informal meetings, respectively held virtually and the corresponding number held in person; if he or his predecessor attended each meeting, or a Minister of State or ambassador represented the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25664/24]