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Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a complaint relating to the sale of seriously out-of-date Christmas puddings which were retailing at a supermarket (details supplied) in Navan from mid-November of 2024 to early January of 2025; and if she will order a public recall of these items and demand that the supermarket is investigated, detailing how this happened and ensuring that there are no further food safety issues not yet reported. [4871/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2025

258. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a complaint relating to the sale of seriously out-of-date Christmas puddings which were retailing at a supermarket (details supplied) in Navan from mid-November of 2024 to early January of 2025; and if she will order a public recall of these items and demand that the supermarket is investigated, detailing how this happened and ensuring that there are no further food safety issues not yet reported. [4871/25]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will introduce a compulsory notice period for childcare services that are closing down services; if she agrees that the planned closure of the afternoon session of a playgroup (details supplied) with eight days' notice to parents is entirely unacceptable; if she will intervene to prevent the closure of this fully publicly funded and operated service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4861/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2025

245. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will introduce a compulsory notice period for childcare services that are closing down services; if she agrees that the planned closure of the afternoon session of a playgroup (details supplied) with eight days' notice to parents is entirely unacceptable; if she will intervene to prevent the closure of this fully publicly funded and operated service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4861/25]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he is concerned that a conflict of interest may exist in relation to the Minister of State for the OPW’s involvement in a High Court case relating to an OPW property in Lissywollen; what steps he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5200/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2025

141. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he is concerned that a conflict of interest may exist in relation to the Minister of State for the OPW’s involvement in a High Court case relating to an OPW property in Lissywollen; what steps he will take to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5200/25]

Question· writtenPQ 729asked

729. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the issue of staff restructuring at a company (details supplied) and the strike action conducted in relation to it; and if he will work with the company to ensure that education staff is paid fairly and student education is not negatively impacted. [4717/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

729. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is aware of the issue of staff restructuring at a company (details supplied) and the strike action conducted in relation to it; and if he will work with the company to ensure that education staff is paid fairly and student education is not negatively impacted. [4717/25]

Question· writtenPQ 687asked

687. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the hardship scheme will be expanded to allow for forms and prescriptions from GPs to be accepted in place of those from paediatricians; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4679/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

687. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the hardship scheme will be expanded to allow for forms and prescriptions from GPs to be accepted in place of those from paediatricians; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4679/25]

Question· writtenPQ 575asked

575. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the fact that those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy are currently not able to get treatment in the State and are forced to travel to the United States; if she will ensure that these people receive treatment in Ireland and if in the interim her Department will cover this procedure under the treatment abroad scheme. [3952/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

575. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the fact that those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy are currently not able to get treatment in the State and are forced to travel to the United States; if she will ensure that these people receive treatment in Ireland and if in the interim her Department will cover this procedure under the treatment abroad scheme. [3952/25]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any financial supports or grants available for people attempting to set up supervised access services, given the financial struggles many parents face while trying to avail of these services; whether her Department will provide funding for these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4369/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

540. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are any financial supports or grants available for people attempting to set up supervised access services, given the financial struggles many parents face while trying to avail of these services; whether her Department will provide funding for these services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4369/25]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children and young people who benefited from engagement in youth work services for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4207/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

534. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children and young people who benefited from engagement in youth work services for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4207/25]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total expenditure allocated to new development measures in respect of youth affairs in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4206/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

533. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total expenditure allocated to new development measures in respect of youth affairs in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4206/25]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total expenditure allocated to maintain existing levels of services in respect of youth affairs, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4205/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

532. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total expenditure allocated to maintain existing levels of services in respect of youth affairs, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4205/25]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1125 of 22 January 2025, if all 256 horses certified for export from Ireland for slaughter in France were actually exported; the method and route of transport used; and the number that were thoroughbreds. [4700/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

504. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1125 of 22 January 2025, if all 256 horses certified for export from Ireland for slaughter in France were actually exported; the method and route of transport used; and the number that were thoroughbreds. [4700/25]

Question· writtenPQ 502asked

502. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1081 of 22 January 2025, the grants that were approved; the grants they drew down with a breakdown for each area including marketing, inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4686/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

502. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1081 of 22 January 2025, the grants that were approved; the grants they drew down with a breakdown for each area including marketing, inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4686/25]

Question· writtenPQ 344asked

344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he is aware of the fact that a number of dance students have qualified for the upcoming dance world championships; and if grants will be made available to these students to help alleviate some of the financial burden which comes with travelling for such tournaments. [4704/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he is aware of the fact that a number of dance students have qualified for the upcoming dance world championships; and if grants will be made available to these students to help alleviate some of the financial burden which comes with travelling for such tournaments. [4704/25]

Question· writtenPQ 315asked

315. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will legislate to remove the discrimination permitted under section 37(1) of the Employment Equality Act 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4655/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

315. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will legislate to remove the discrimination permitted under section 37(1) of the Employment Equality Act 1998; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4655/25]

Question· writtenPQ 314asked

314. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will act to remove the requirement for primary school teachers to have a Catholic religious education certificate to be eligible for most teaching jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4654/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

314. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will act to remove the requirement for primary school teachers to have a Catholic religious education certificate to be eligible for most teaching jobs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4654/25]

Question· writtenPQ 313asked

313. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will act to remove faith formation, including sacramental preparation, from the core school day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4653/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

313. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will act to remove faith formation, including sacramental preparation, from the core school day; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4653/25]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the power-up grant will be examined to allow previously non-eligible businesses to apply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4678/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

252. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the power-up grant will be examined to allow previously non-eligible businesses to apply (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4678/25]

Question· writtenPQ 41asked

41. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will boycott the traditional St. Patrick's Day visit to the White House in light of President Trump's advocacy for ethnic cleansing and a US occupation of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4499/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 February 2025

41. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will boycott the traditional St. Patrick's Day visit to the White House in light of President Trump's advocacy for ethnic cleansing and a US occupation of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4499/25]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE were informed of the deaths from bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to avert the danger to public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3699/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

233. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if her Department or the HSE were informed of the deaths from bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to avert the danger to public health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3699/25]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to prevent and track any contagion to farm animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

201. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to prevent and track any contagion to farm animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3700/25]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or the National Parks and Wildlife Service was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague (also known as the Black Death) of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to prevent and track any contagion to wild animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3697/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

135. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department or the National Parks and Wildlife Service was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague (also known as the Black Death) of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in 2024; the steps that were taken to prevent and track any contagion to wild animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3697/25]

Question· writtenPQ 118asked

118. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his views on whether a large scale infrastructure investment in the National Basketball Arena is necessary considering the fact that the current facilities are insufficient to meet the growing demand driven by population growth, youth demographics, and increased interest in sports among diverse communities, and a significant redevelopment could address these issues by expanding capacity, enhancing amenities, ensuring the arena can continue to serve as a vital hub for sports and community activities in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3722/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

118. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his views on whether a large scale infrastructure investment in the National Basketball Arena is necessary considering the fact that the current facilities are insufficient to meet the growing demand driven by population growth, youth demographics, and increased interest in sports among diverse communities, and a significant redevelopment could address these issues by expanding capacity, enhancing amenities, ensuring the arena can continue to serve as a vital hub for sports and community activities in Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3722/25]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the Office of Public Works was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague (also known as the Black Death) of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the Office of Public Works was informed of the deaths from bubonic plague (also known as the Black Death) of monkeys at Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3698/25]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delays and cancellations affecting bus services (details supplied); the way he will address this issue this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3739/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the delays and cancellations affecting bus services (details supplied); the way he will address this issue this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3739/25]

Question· writtenPQ 3asked

3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will instruct his Department to work with an organisation (details supplied) on an order to deliver aid to Gaza in light of the dire humanitarian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3728/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 February 2025

3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will instruct his Department to work with an organisation (details supplied) on an order to deliver aid to Gaza in light of the dire humanitarian crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3728/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1394asked

1394. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a plan in relation to the steps that will be taken with XL bullies which cannot be rehomed by 1 February 2025; if so, the details of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2550/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1394. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is a plan in relation to the steps that will be taken with XL bullies which cannot be rehomed by 1 February 2025; if so, the details of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2550/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1109asked

1109. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that many procedures are not covered by the medical card; and to commit to expanding access for all necessary medical procedures, including dental implants, under the medical card. [2428/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1109. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that many procedures are not covered by the medical card; and to commit to expanding access for all necessary medical procedures, including dental implants, under the medical card. [2428/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1107asked

1107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on the fact that there is currently no national screening for prostate cancer, which can be performed with a simple blood test; to commit to supporting the creation of a national screening service for prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2424/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health her views on the fact that there is currently no national screening for prostate cancer, which can be performed with a simple blood test; to commit to supporting the creation of a national screening service for prostate cancer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2424/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1011asked

1011. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps she will take the stop the closure of the afternoon session of an organisation (details supplied), a vital community service provided by the Dublin City Childcare Committee and funded by her Department; the reason parents have been told at very short notice that the session is to close from next week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3528/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1011. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps she will take the stop the closure of the afternoon session of an organisation (details supplied), a vital community service provided by the Dublin City Childcare Committee and funded by her Department; the reason parents have been told at very short notice that the session is to close from next week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3528/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1004asked

1004. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans, if any, to address the shortage of childcare places in Dublin south west, which according to a recent report has the worst shortage of childcare places nationally (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3436/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

1004. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans, if any, to address the shortage of childcare places in Dublin south west, which according to a recent report has the worst shortage of childcare places nationally (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3436/25]

Question· writtenPQ 957asked

957. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total allocation to each youth work funding scheme per year for the years 2014 to 2025, or from when the funding scheme was introduced if later than 2014, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2646/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

957. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total allocation to each youth work funding scheme per year for the years 2014 to 2025, or from when the funding scheme was introduced if later than 2014, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2646/25]

Question· writtenPQ 956asked

956. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total current funding allocation for youth work within each budget per year from 2009 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2645/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

956. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total current funding allocation for youth work within each budget per year from 2009 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2645/25]

Question· writtenPQ 955asked

955. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total capital funding allocation for youth work within each budget per year from 2009 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2644/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

955. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total capital funding allocation for youth work within each budget per year from 2009 to 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2644/25]

Question· writtenPQ 954asked

954. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the budget allocation for youth work and youth affairs in 2025; how the funding is being allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2643/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

954. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide details of the budget allocation for youth work and youth affairs in 2025; how the funding is being allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2643/25]

Question· writtenPQ 953asked

953. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the capital funding being made available to the youth work sector in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2642/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

953. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the capital funding being made available to the youth work sector in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2642/25]

Question· writtenPQ 952asked

952. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason employer pension contributions are not included in eligible costs for the youth service grant scheme pilot; whether she agrees that pension costs should be included as an eligible cost given that youth work is experiencing a recruitment and retention crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2641/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

952. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason employer pension contributions are not included in eligible costs for the youth service grant scheme pilot; whether she agrees that pension costs should be included as an eligible cost given that youth work is experiencing a recruitment and retention crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2641/25]

Question· writtenPQ 951asked

951. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1068 of 9 April 2024, to outline the progress on the development of a ‘workforce development plan for the youth sector, to support the recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers in the sector’ as committed to by her predecessor (details supplied). [2640/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

951. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 1068 of 9 April 2024, to outline the progress on the development of a ‘workforce development plan for the youth sector, to support the recruitment and retention of staff and volunteers in the sector’ as committed to by her predecessor (details supplied). [2640/25]

Question· writtenPQ 950asked

950. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether she agrees that multi-annual funding should be introduced for the youth work sector in order to enable multi-year planning and continuity of youth work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2639/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

950. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether she agrees that multi-annual funding should be introduced for the youth work sector in order to enable multi-year planning and continuity of youth work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2639/25]

Question· writtenPQ 929asked

929. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the national childcare scheme policies which are restricting after school services for children transitioning to primary school, as well as the financial strain it has been putting on families, the actions she will take to resolve these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2548/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

929. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the national childcare scheme policies which are restricting after school services for children transitioning to primary school, as well as the financial strain it has been putting on families, the actions she will take to resolve these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2548/25]

Question· writtenPQ 928asked

928. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the fact that due to the shortage of speech and language therapists and a hiring freeze, there is a growing number of children who cannot get the help they need, many of whom have been waiting on the list for years; if she will commit to ending the hiring freeze, providing these children with the specialists they need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2546/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

928. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the fact that due to the shortage of speech and language therapists and a hiring freeze, there is a growing number of children who cannot get the help they need, many of whom have been waiting on the list for years; if she will commit to ending the hiring freeze, providing these children with the specialists they need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2546/25]

Question· writtenPQ 923asked

923. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the fact that under the Child Care Act 2024, childminders are not permitted to have regular back ups, and have numerous other challenge (details supplied); and if she will ensure that conditions for childminders are up to Tusla standards. [2436/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 February 2025

923. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the fact that under the Child Care Act 2024, childminders are not permitted to have regular back ups, and have numerous other challenge (details supplied); and if she will ensure that conditions for childminders are up to Tusla standards. [2436/25]