2779. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the expected opening date of the new community nursing unit in Killarney; whether the previously indicated target of 31 March 2026 remains achievable; and if there are any delays, the reasons for same. [24153/26]
2778. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a detailed breakdown of staffing levels at University Hospital Kerry, including vacancies across consultant, nursing, midwifery and specialist roles; if any inpatient beds are currently closed due to staffing shortages; and the measures being taken to address these deficits. [24152/26]
2777. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if the HSE will undertake a comprehensive review of outdoor recreational facilities across community hospitals and HSE-funded day care centres; if there are plans to enhance such facilities as part of future capital investment; and the way in which these spaces can support patient wellbeing and community engagement. [24151/26]
2776. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the steps she will take to re-establish diabetic nurse specialist services for outpatients in south-west Kerry; the reason such services are no longer locally available; the number of patients affected and the distances currently travelled for care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24149/26]
2775. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE has conducted research into restricting the sale of vaping products to pharmacies only, similar to measures introduced in Australia; if so, if she will publish or share this research; and the policy considerations currently under review in this area. [24148/26]
2774. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health the current status of the proposed oncology development at University Hospital Kerry; the stage the project is at within the capital approval process; the projected timeline for progression through design, planning and construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24146/26]
2773. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if additional funding will be allocated to provide for increased ambulance capacity in the Killarney area; if approval will be granted for the recruitment of additional paramedics and the provision of a second ambulance unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24145/26]
2757. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to expedite an appointment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24028/26]
2580. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ensure that children with special needs in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive the services and respite they so greatly need and deserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27133/26]
2564. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of delays in the provision of approved respite care hours for children with disabilities; the steps being taken to address such delays; and if she will provide an update on a case (details supplied) where two children were approved for four hours respite per week but have not received any service for almost two years.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26622/26]
2407. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to give a detailed response to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24381/26]
2402. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress that has been made on extending the respite services at Cúnamh Iveragh, Cahersiveen, County Kerry to a full, seven-day service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24176/26]
2401. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress that has been made in extending respite services at Cúnamh Iveragh to a full seven-day service; the timeline for implementation; and if additional resources have been allocated to support this expansion. [24155/26]
2400. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of respite beds currently available for adults with additional needs in counties Cork and Kerry, broken down by location; the number of persons on waiting lists, by age cohort, in tabular form. [24154/26]
2399. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans in place to expand respite bed capacity in County Kerry for persons with intellectual disabilities; the current number of beds available; the number of individuals awaiting access; and if additional funding or facilities are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24147/26]
2327. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans being put in place for a location (details supplied) and for the adjoining lands and unused buildings in Beaufort, County Kerry; if she will give favourable consideration to the use of this property for urgently needed respite services for both adults and children with profound disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26591/26]
2325. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to expedite the processing of aquaculture licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/26]
2324. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to intervene in a grant application and ensure that it is processed and awarded as soon as possible (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27207/26]
2295. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial supports that will be made available to inshore fishermen and fisherwomen; if he will accept that they are under enormous financial pressures due to no fault of their own; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26406/26]
2294. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to prioritise funding for the slipway at Renard Pier, County Kerry to facilitate a larger ferry and the increasing number of visitors to Valentia Island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26366/26]
2196. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to examine the possibility of increasing the amount of pelagic fish caught by inshore boats from ten tonnes up to 25 tonnes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24179/26]
2195. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make every effort to ensure that inshore boats are allowed to land at any port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24178/26]
2159. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will review a case (details supplied) regarding the Residential Tenancies Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26593/26]
1923. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will abolish the requirement of a means test for Irish citizens in order that they may qualify for a carers allowance, to ensure the continuance of this vital service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/26]
1888. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if an issue (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25368/26]
1879. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a rent supplement application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing same; and if the application will be expedited. [25097/26]
1829. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to appoint additional staff to Tailte Éireann to allow folios-registrations be dealt with in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27195/26]
1796. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans in place to reinstate town councils to places such as Killarney, Tralee and Listowel in County Kerry; the length of time before they are reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/26]
1770. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a planning waiver for short-term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25992/26]
1769. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a planning waiver for short term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25986/26]
1768. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a planning waiver for short-term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25985/26]
1767. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a planning waiver for short-term lets, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25983/26]
1766. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to introduce a planning waiver for short-term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25982/26]
1729. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if favourable consideration can be given to converting a garage change of use to the rear or side of a dwelling to an apartment/small dwelling house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25396/26]
1720. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to previous requests (details supplied) to consider a planning permission waiver for short-term lets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25185/26]
1716. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to expedite reform of the National Planning Guidelines for one-off housing and give particular attention to areas under significant urban pressure (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25046/26]
1715. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to expedite the introduction of the over-shop grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25045/26]
1674. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on issues raised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24382/26]
1673. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on issues raised in regard to short term lets (details supplied) a; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24377/26]
1602. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when it is envisaged that full telephone and broadband reception will be available at Ballycleave, Glenbeigh on the world famous N70 Ring of Kerry route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26373/26]
1601. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when it is envisaged that full telephone and broadband reception will be available at Dromid and Waterville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26372/26]
1360. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to urgently address the serious and ongoing issue of travelling expenses in respect of special education teachers in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25206/26]
1264. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action being taken to address issues in regard to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24107/26]
1257. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action being taken to address issues in regards to a school in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24098/26]
1256. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action being taken to address issues in regard to a school in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24089/26]
1255. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the action being taken to address issues in regard to a school in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24087/26]
1253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps she will take to assist a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24084/26]
1127. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider introducing paid miscarriage leave in line with Northern Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24469/26]
1122. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give favourable consideration to introducing paid miscarriage leave in line with Northern Ireland and the UK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24432/26]
1078. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the plans in place to invest in flood defences of Kenmare town, Killarney town, Tralee town and Listowel town in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26371/26]