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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: ...(HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Forsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs to be responded to and has advised that they are working to get through these as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of work. The Department of Justice is leading on a new national referral mechanism to address human trafficking in Ireland, which will include Tusla. A Child Sexual Exploitation Procedure was developed to assist Tusla staff in recognising indicators of child sexual exploitation, making appropriate referrals where such concerns exist and responding to cases where children may be at risk of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...in place, and implement, policies and procedures. Tusla staff regularly ask for such policies and procedures as part of their work on inspections, audits, complaints, contract review processes. Tusla has indicated that all staff in residential centres for the care of children undergo Children First training, which provides guidance for the protection and welfare of children. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Undefined (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...identification of sources of inequality across all aspects of child development; this includes inequalities relating to gender, family structure, socio-economic status, and other socio-demographic indicators (including membership of minority groups). The study has repeatedly highlighted inequalities in terms of education, physical and mental well-being, and economic engagement (amongst...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (30 Apr 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...disadvantage growing up, which negatively affects them today and may also impact their outcomes into adulthood. Young Ireland identifies five National Outcomes which, if achieved, give a good indication that children and young people are doing well in Ireland. The framework sets out a number of actions which will be achieved to improve these outcomes for all children and young people....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Agreements (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Joan Collins: ...over the global policy that polices it. The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, concluded in his extensive report on global tax policy that analysis of existing international tax arrangements indicates that they do not satisfy the main elements for fully inclusive and most effective international tax co-operation. He also found that the substantive rules through these OECD...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Postal Services (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Anne Rabbitte: ...material acquisition or disposal of land, buildings or other material assets proposed by a State body. An Post is aware of the requirement for compliance with the code of practice. An Post has indicated that the change in business model of the six offices will not in any way alter the range or extent of the services offered by An Post in those locations. In recent years, An Post has...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Mary Butler: ...identified concerns about the flooring of both the Sycamore and Willow units at Cherry Orchard hospital. These presented a significant potential health and safety risk. A subsequent HSE review indicated that the flooring had underlying structural issues which required immediate remedial work. I think if the Deputy was standing in my position, he would know that I cannot ignore a HIQA...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: EU Directives (25 Apr 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: ...me on this, but it seems to me that it is unlikely to be the case that the current dispensation will continue to apply after the ending of the temporary protection directive. She herself has indicated that there may be changes in that regard. It is only fair that people understand precisely what will happen. It is not very far away at this stage. People deserve clarity, and a coherent...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2022: Inland Fisheries Ireland (25 Apr 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

Brian Stanley: I thank the Comptroller and Auditor General and I invite now Dr. Gallagher to speak, as he has indicated, and he has five minutes. Dr. Gallagher has taken over effectively as the CEO and I wish him well in that role.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Payments (25 Apr 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The question still arises as to what happens next. The Indecon cost of disability report rightly indicated that different people have different costs of disability and that people with higher costs relating to their disability should receive greater support. There were a number of problems with the Green Paper. One was that it conflated severity of disability with the higher cost of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Meals Programme (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...quality, and the portion size of the meals provided were favourable. Changing children’s attitudes towards healthier eating was also a common theme across principals’ responses. Most principals indicated that the programme improved physical health, attendance and performance. These findings are consistent with the pilot project report, published by my Department in March...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...I published for consultation last year was to provide additional support to those most in need by increasing payments for those people with most profound challenges. However the feedback I received through this consultation process indicates that there are significant concerns about the proposals as set out and, in particular, as to whether it was appropriate to reform the system of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (25 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this answer

Charlie McConalogue: I am delighted that the application for a PGI for boxty has been submitted. Geographical Indications identify a product whose quality, reputation or other characteristics are linked to its geographical origin. Boxty is a traditional locally produced dish which is a great use of potatoes which have long been a staple of the Irish diet. It is deeply rooted in our heritage and I am eager to see...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I was delighted that Irish Grass Fed Beef was registered as an all-island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in December 2023. This means that producers and processors from across the island of Ireland whose products have been officially verified as meeting the product specification will be eligible to market their Irish Grass Fed Beef products bearing the PGI symbol. Only the best food...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...from agriculture decreased by 1.2% in 2022, driven principally by a 14% reduction in the use of synthetic fertilisers. While the inventory figures for 2023 have not yet been finalised, the indications are that there will be a further decrease. The Climate Action Plan includes a range of measures to reduce emissions from agriculture. These include reductions in the use of chemical...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (25 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: Extreme weather events have become more common in recent years and the weather we have experienced since last July is a further indication of the effects of climate change. Modelling for future climate has predicted that these extreme events will continue, particularly with respect to extreme rainfall events in winter and periods of drought in summer. Adaptation to Climate Change in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (25 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance to indicate the correct tax-free allowances in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18705/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (25 Apr 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: ...for flat complexes within Dublin City Council's jurisdiction, in tabular form; the current stage of progress for these projects, including the movement of tenants out of their accommodation; to indicate any delays encountered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18528/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...and likely to require that level of care for at least twelve months. The evidence submitted in support of the application was examined and the deciding officer decided that this evidence did not indicate that the requirement for full-time care was satisfied. The person concerned was notified on 13 December 2023 of this decision, the reason for it and of their right of review and...