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Quaide, Liam.

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Question· writtenPQ 79asked

79. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the documentation and procedures that will apply to Irish intended parents seeking to return to the State with a child born through surrogacy in Canada in December 2026, where Irish legal parentage has not yet been determined in respect of both intended parents; whether the Passport Service will provide advance case management to families in this position; the anticipated timeframe for issuing the child with a passport or emergency travel documentation. [58206/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

79. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the documentation and procedures that will apply to Irish intended parents seeking to return to the State with a child born through surrogacy in Canada in December 2026, where Irish legal parentage has not yet been determined in respect of both intended parents; whether the Passport Service will provide advance case management to families in this position; the anticipated timeframe for issuing the child with a passport or emergency travel documentation. [58206/26]

Question· writtenPQ 341asked

341. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme, broken down by dealership and county; the number of successful applications approved for each dealership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58167/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

341. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme, broken down by dealership and county; the number of successful applications approved for each dealership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58167/26]

Question· writtenPQ 342asked

342. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which funding under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme was allocated on the opening day of applications, including whether technical issues with the online application system affected the outcome of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58168/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

342. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport the basis on which funding under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme was allocated on the opening day of applications, including whether technical issues with the online application system affected the outcome of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58168/26]

Question· writtenPQ 879asked

879. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the current projected timeframe for each flood relief scheme intended to protect settlements in east Cork affected by Storm Babet in October 2023, including the projected dates for completion of design, submission of a required planning application, commencement of construction and completion of works; the current stage of each scheme; and the reasons for any delay or change in the previously projected timeframe. [55895/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

879. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide the current projected timeframe for each flood relief scheme intended to protect settlements in east Cork affected by Storm Babet in October 2023, including the projected dates for completion of design, submission of a required planning application, commencement of construction and completion of works; the current stage of each scheme; and the reasons for any delay or change in the previously projected timeframe. [55895/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1293asked

1293. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties facing a school (details supplied), arising from her Department’s decision to reimburse only 50% of bus escort costs at the start of the 2025–2026 school year, with the balance not due until January 2026; if she recognises the significant cash flow pressures this places on schools providing transport for children with additional educational needs; if she will ensure that the full reimbursement is paid at the beginning of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57432/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1293. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties facing a school (details supplied), arising from her Department’s decision to reimburse only 50% of bus escort costs at the start of the 2025–2026 school year, with the balance not due until January 2026; if she recognises the significant cash flow pressures this places on schools providing transport for children with additional educational needs; if she will ensure that the full reimbursement is paid at the beginning of the school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57432/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2718asked

2718. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that an adult with an intellectual disability (details supplied) is facing discharge from their current residential-service provider due to the HSE's failure to provide the funding required to meet the individual's assessed care needs; the steps being taken to ensure that appropriate funding is put in place to prevent the disruption of care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58239/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2718. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware that an adult with an intellectual disability (details supplied) is facing discharge from their current residential-service provider due to the HSE's failure to provide the funding required to meet the individual's assessed care needs; the steps being taken to ensure that appropriate funding is put in place to prevent the disruption of care and support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58239/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2803asked

2803. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total expenditure incurred by her Department on external consultancy and advisory services for each contract; the name of the consultancy firm or supplier; the title and purpose of the contract; the relevant Department or HSE division; the amount paid in each year; the number of personnel assigned to the contract and their equivalent whole-time-equivalent commitment or, where this was not specified, the number of contracted and delivered person-days, in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55865/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2803. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total expenditure incurred by her Department on external consultancy and advisory services for each contract; the name of the consultancy firm or supplier; the title and purpose of the contract; the relevant Department or HSE division; the amount paid in each year; the number of personnel assigned to the contract and their equivalent whole-time-equivalent commitment or, where this was not specified, the number of contracted and delivered person-days, in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55865/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2805asked

2805. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a statutory future-planning pathway will be established for adults with an intellectual disability living with ageing family carers; the body responsible for initiating and completing each plan; the point at which planning must commence; and the timeframe for implementation. [55894/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2805. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a statutory future-planning pathway will be established for adults with an intellectual disability living with ageing family carers; the body responsible for initiating and completing each plan; the point at which planning must commence; and the timeframe for implementation. [55894/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2806asked

2806. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people aged under 65 residing in nursing homes at the end of each year from 2021 to 2025 and currently in 2026; the number in that age group admitted to and discharged from nursing homes in each year; the number discharged to an appropriate community-based setting; and the projected reduction in the number of people aged under 65 residing in nursing homes by the end of 2026. [55896/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2806. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people aged under 65 residing in nursing homes at the end of each year from 2021 to 2025 and currently in 2026; the number in that age group admitted to and discharged from nursing homes in each year; the number discharged to an appropriate community-based setting; and the projected reduction in the number of people aged under 65 residing in nursing homes by the end of 2026. [55896/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2976asked

2976. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents currently awaiting a residential disability placement; and the figures, by HSE Health Region and age range, in tabular form. [58191/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2976. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents currently awaiting a residential disability placement; and the figures, by HSE Health Region and age range, in tabular form. [58191/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2977asked

2977. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents awaiting a residential disability placement for less than six months, six to 12 months, one to two years, and more than two years, the longest current wait and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58192/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2977. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents awaiting a residential disability placement for less than six months, six to 12 months, one to two years, and more than two years, the longest current wait and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58192/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2978asked

2978. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current living arrangements of children and adolescents awaiting residential disability placements, including the number living at home, in respite or emergency accommodation, in an acute hospital, in a mental health facility or in another temporary placement; and the figures by HSE Health Region. [58193/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2978. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the current living arrangements of children and adolescents awaiting residential disability placements, including the number living at home, in respite or emergency accommodation, in an acute hospital, in a mental health facility or in another temporary placement; and the figures by HSE Health Region. [58193/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2979asked

2979. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents currently living in residential disability placements located more than 50 kilometres from their family home; and more than 100 kilometres from their family home; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type. [58194/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2979. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents currently living in residential disability placements located more than 50 kilometres from their family home; and more than 100 kilometres from their family home; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type. [58194/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2980asked

2980. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents in residential disability placements aged under six years; six to 12 years and; 12 to 17 years; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type. [58195/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2980. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children and adolescents in residential disability placements aged under six years; six to 12 years and; 12 to 17 years; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type. [58195/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2981asked

2981. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional child and adolescent residential disability places planned for 2026, 2027 and 2028; their location, provider type, expected opening date and whether each place represents additional capacity or the replacement of existing services. [58196/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2981. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional child and adolescent residential disability places planned for 2026, 2027 and 2028; their location, provider type, expected opening date and whether each place represents additional capacity or the replacement of existing services. [58196/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2982asked

2982. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential disability placements for children and adolescents that ended during each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 due to provider withdrawal, service closure or the provider stating that it could no longer meet the child’s needs; and the number of children subsequently moved to another placement. [58197/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2982. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential disability placements for children and adolescents that ended during each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 due to provider withdrawal, service closure or the provider stating that it could no longer meet the child’s needs; and the number of children subsequently moved to another placement. [58197/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2983asked

2983. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of safeguarding concerns in disability services opened in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 that remain open for more than 12 months as of 30 June 2026; the number referred to An Garda Síochána in each year; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type in the services in question. [58198/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2983. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of safeguarding concerns in disability services opened in each of the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 that remain open for more than 12 months as of 30 June 2026; the number referred to An Garda Síochána in each year; and the figures by HSE Health Region and provider type in the services in question. [58198/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2984asked

2984. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of personal-assistance and disability home-support hours funded, allocated and delivered in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of hours not delivered due to staffing shortages or cancelled visits; and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58199/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2984. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of personal-assistance and disability home-support hours funded, allocated and delivered in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of hours not delivered due to staffing shortages or cancelled visits; and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58199/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2985asked

2985. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount of HSE capital funding spent since 2020 on disability residential properties that are privately owned or leased; the number of such properties and residents concerned; and the figures, by HSE Health Region and provider. [58190/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2985. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount of HSE capital funding spent since 2020 on disability residential properties that are privately owned or leased; the number of such properties and residents concerned; and the figures, by HSE Health Region and provider. [58190/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2986asked

2986. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional respite nights and day sessions funded and delivered in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number cancelled due to staffing shortages; the number of children / adolescents and adults assessed as requiring respite who received none; and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58200/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2986. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional respite nights and day sessions funded and delivered in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number cancelled due to staffing shortages; the number of children / adolescents and adults assessed as requiring respite who received none; and the figures, by HSE Health Region. [58200/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2987asked

2987. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether having a mild intellectual disability precludes or restricts eligibility for HSE-funded respite services in any HSE Health Region; the eligibility criteria applied in each region; the number of children and adults with a mild intellectual disability who applied for respite, were approved and were refused in 2025 and to date in 2026 by Health Region; and the reasons for refusal, in tabular form. [58201/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2987. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether having a mild intellectual disability precludes or restricts eligibility for HSE-funded respite services in any HSE Health Region; the eligibility criteria applied in each region; the number of children and adults with a mild intellectual disability who applied for respite, were approved and were refused in 2025 and to date in 2026 by Health Region; and the reasons for refusal, in tabular form. [58201/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2988asked

2988. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of private for-profit disability service providers funded by the HSE that rely wholly or partly on HSE community or specialist teams for multidisciplinary clinical supports, including psychology, occupational therapy, social work and speech and language therapy; the number for which no formal multidisciplinary support arrangement is in place; the figures by HSE Health Region, service type and provider; and whether HSE service agreements require each provider to demonstrate access to the clinical disciplines necessary to meet the assessed needs of the people it supports. [58202/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2988. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of private for-profit disability service providers funded by the HSE that rely wholly or partly on HSE community or specialist teams for multidisciplinary clinical supports, including psychology, occupational therapy, social work and speech and language therapy; the number for which no formal multidisciplinary support arrangement is in place; the figures by HSE Health Region, service type and provider; and whether HSE service agreements require each provider to demonstrate access to the clinical disciplines necessary to meet the assessed needs of the people it supports. [58202/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2989asked

2989. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for the name of each provider of children’s residential disability services; whether each is a section 38, section 39 or private provider; the number of residential places and children supported by each provider; and the figures by HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58223/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2989. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for the name of each provider of children’s residential disability services; whether each is a section 38, section 39 or private provider; the number of residential places and children supported by each provider; and the figures by HSE Health Region, in tabular form. [58223/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2990asked

2990. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount paid to each provider of residential disability services for children and adolescents in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of placements funded with each provider. [58224/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2990. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the amount paid to each provider of residential disability services for children and adolescents in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of placements funded with each provider. [58224/26]