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Question· writtenPQ 1215asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1214asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1213asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1077asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1076asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1075asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1074asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1073asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 1072asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 891asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 364asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 290asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 457asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 663asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 433asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 44asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 588asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 493asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 298asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 293asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 292asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 91asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 90asked

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]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 February 2024

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]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the cost of doing business grant will be available for businesses; the criteria, and how many businesses will be supported through it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 February 2024

135. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the cost of doing business grant will be available for businesses; the criteria, and how many businesses will be supported through it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5022/24]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the funding for the national childcare scheme in each county; the number of providers participating in this scheme, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3898/24]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 January 2024

475. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the funding for the national childcare scheme in each county; the number of providers participating in this scheme, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3898/24]