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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I lost my train of thought after the vote interrupted us. The working group for reform in Irish veterinary education was very clear in its opening statement that its preference is the University of Limerick, UL. I am interested in what it envisages in terms of the numbers of students. We see there is obviously a deficit at the moment. What levels do we need to train to ensure we meet the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: We see that so many students go to Warsaw and a lot simply do not return. What are the main reasons for the students not returning? Is it because the way they get taught there is different or because they build a life there? Is that the concern regarding that? On the 10% that UL has promised for the North is really positive and I totally agree we need to look at this on an all-island basis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: There is a benefit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Is this an issue that is specific to Ireland or is it on a more international basis in terms of the number of vets?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: New School of Veterinary Medicine: Discussion (Resumed) (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I am quite interested in the fact that so many do not want to go into the farm side of things. The constituency I represent has Connemara and the islands. The islands often have issues in terms of getting teachers. Getting doctors is a big issue and two of the islands share a doctor and two doctors come from South Africa on a rotational basis. Is anything like that available for more...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update regarding an additional school accommodation application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25056/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 238. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time permanent speech therapist, occupational therapist and physiotherapist roles in Galway; the number of these that are vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25287/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (24 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 239. To ask the Minister for Health if it is his intention to organise work done by speech and language, OT and physio professionals who work with ASD classes around the class as a whole rather than individual students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25288/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Visually Impaired Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Is the figure of €10,000 to €13,000 a yearly one?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Visually Impaired Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank our guests for what has been a really fascinating discussion. I read the opening statements and have listened to the conversation, which has been eye-opening, to be honest. It has been really interesting. One of the issues I had looked at was the equitable education report, which was discussed earlier. That report stated that there are 4,700 visually impaired children of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: It has been fascinating to read Mr. Geary's opening statement and to hear what he had to say and the discussion we have had today, which has given me a much deeper understanding. Regarding the movement to third level education, obviously universities have considerable autonomy. Is there a coherent approach among the universities or do some universities have greater focus? I went to NUIG,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: What country does it well and is regarded as world class? It would be important for us in this committee to understand that so we can try to put that in place.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 168. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he and his Department have put in place any measures to prevent an app (details supplied) and other AI applications being used to undermine future public consultations on inland fisheries policy and inland fisheries legislation where written submissions are accepted from stakeholders as well as the general public;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 169. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he and his Department will issue any guidance to Inland Fisheries Ireland, which operates under his Department's aegis, regarding the threat of an app (details supplied) and other AI applications to future public consultations run by the statutory body where written submissions are accepted on inland fisheries...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be time for the Government to ensure that the Western rail corridor is added to the TEN-T network following the publication of the All-Island Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24970/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 445. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration has been given to including self-builds which commenced prior to the announcement of the waiver connection and council fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 477. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she can outline the reason a person (details supplied) in receipt of an old age (contributory) pension as a qualified dependant on her husband's pension received the October and Christmas bonus, but has been told she is ineligible for the spring bonus, and as she had previously inquired with her office but could not get...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 940. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the first- and full-year cost of reducing the student contribution charge (academic year 2023/24 rate) by €500, €750 and €1,000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24149/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (23 May 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 941. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the first- and full-year cost of increasing the SUSI maintenance grant by 15%, 25% and 35%, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24150/23]