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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (9 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Regarding the Tánaiste's response, it is deflection to say let us look at this thing in the round and that we are not being fair and are not looking at the humanitarian contribution of the European Union. Ursula von der Leyen is not entirely responsible for the humanitarian contribution of the European Union. What she is responsible for is her own public utterances, which demonstrate...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (9 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the proposed reappointment of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, considering her interventions in respect of Israel's aggression against the people of Palestine. [20813/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: European Union (9 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Ursula von der Leyen damaged the credibility of the EU in her actions and utterances and through her partisan interventions in support of Israel during the onslaught on Gaza. In offering Netanyahu and his regime unconditional and unqualified support, she has effectively provided political cover for the genocidal destruction that is happening. Ireland needs to take a stand on this. I do...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 15. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on treatment for adults with eating disorders; how it was envisaged that 20 new beds would be provided with no new additional funding; if he is aware of the issues raised in a documentary (details supplied) that aired on 25 April 2024; how many children are on a waiting list for treatment for an eating disorder in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 43. To ask the Minister for Health the number of GPs currently practicing in Meath; the number of new GPs who have taken up work in each of the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; if he plans to increase this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19726/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 270. To ask the Minister for Health when a response will issue to Parliamentary Question No. 102 of 29 February 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19956/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [17709/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [17710/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has applied for an extension of the existing planning permission for a school (details supplied) in light of current delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19621/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what contingency plans are in place for pupils in a school (details supplied) for the 2024/2025 school year in light of current delays with the anticipated new school building; if additional accommodation will be available; if this will be at the current site; if agreement has been reached with the local landlord in this regard; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she is aware of the anomaly that some people with less contributions are receiving greater State pensions due to the method of calculation (details supplied); if she has assessed this anomaly; if she intends to address it, perhaps by moving away from the ‘first date of contribution’ criteria; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 206. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a service of general economic interest exists, or has ever existed, in relation to software for farm management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 May 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 207. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if companies (details supplied) are now part of a national agtech service of general economic interest; if not, whether they have ever been part of one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19614/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: On behalf of the parent's association, I want to read a number of questions into the record. The Minister has received these questions and I would appreciate it if the Minister of State could also raise them with her. What is the duration of the rental contract between the GAA and the Department? Are there plans in place for accommodation during the academic year 2024-2025? Will the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: Parliamentary questions are already in.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue for debate. It is a very important matter, not just the delivery of the new school building for this community but also the contingency in the meantime. That is something I hope the Minister of State can discuss. I commend the whole school community at Dunshaughlin Community National School, including the principal, Ms Slevin,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: It is difficult capture all the details and I would appreciate getting the tables. I asked the same question a year ago. Similar to the picture across the State, there is a significant vacancy rate. Whatever about posts being allocated, 36% were vacant, which is more than one in three. CDNT2, which covers a large urban area, had 49% vacancy. I recognise that funding is provided for posts...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State and I look forward to getting those figures. It is the exact same paragraph as I had from last year on the significant recruitment challenges. Will the Minister of State speak to the issue of recruitment and retention? She may be checking figures. While I do not want to put her on the spot, they are a long way off what I have here. If she has clarification...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: 86. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for a breakdown of the staff numbers and grade in each of the CDNTs in County Meath in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19187/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Darren O'Rourke: I am interested in the strength of those teams and the vacancies there as it relates to the huge demand for services.