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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Tá eolas agam anseo faoin gcineál maoinithe atá á fháil ag education and training boards, ETB-anna, i gcomparáid leis na scoileanna deonacha. Má bhreathnaímid ar an capitation standard rate, mar a thugtar air, tá difríocht ann. Tá €276 ag na scoileanna ETB agus tá €316...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Tá ról lárnach ag scoileanna lán-Ghaeilge i gcur chun cinn na teanga dóibh siúd nach bhfuil Gaeilge labhairt acu sa bhaile agus, ansin, i gceantair Ghaeltachta dóibh siúd a bhfuil an Ghaeilge á labhairt acu sa bhaile. Tugann sé deis do scoláirí a gcuid oideachais a fháil ina dteanga dhúchais. Tá tábhacht ag...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for University Hospital Galway, Portiuncula University Galway and Merlin Hospital Galway, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 185. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO2, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51310/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for University Hospital Galway, Portiuncula University Galway and Merlin Hospital Galway, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51311/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO Area 2, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51312/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 56 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the first-year and full-year cost of establishing a scholarship scheme to fund students in third-level courses in disciplines relevant to disability services with a commitment from graduates to work in Ireland for a set number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 58 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the capital cost of compiling sensory maps to provide to all Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51543/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 59 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the cost of funding the rollout of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities across all Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51544/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 60 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the first-and full-year cost of including an autism training module, as part of the following courses in tabular form, Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Nursing, Therapy and all other medical courses; and if he will make a statement...

Health Service Recruitment Freeze: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: In life, two of the most important things are health and housing, and both areas seem to be in perpetual crisis here. Indeed, most of the Government's actions actually seem to be making matters worse for people. A recruitment freeze in the health service at a time when the system is bursting at the seams is just simply incomprehensible. You would think that it would be a cost-saving...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (21 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 150 and 151 of 14 November 2023, if Departments are permitted to feed into the ESRI’s report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50986/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (21 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be provided between schools (details supplied); the current position in relation to the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50888/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (21 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 595. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether he is aware that there is no "Northern Ireland" residency option on the application Erasmus+ form and that this is deterring northern applicants from applying despite £1.7 million being allocated for their applications. [50980/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (21 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 596. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what advice and guidance has been given to Higher Education institutions in the north on Erasmus+ applications; and how they can be processed for students from the north of Ireland. [50981/23]

Science Week: Statements (16 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Today, we are celebrating Science Week. We are honouring the achievements of science and we are recognising the success of science and the progress that has been brought about by scientific research. I recognise that the Minister mentioned that we need to do everything we can to make sure that a career in science is available to everybody. This week, the education committee went on a visit...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (16 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 58. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade according to his Department “Respect for human rights and the promotion of human rights is a cornerstone of Irish foreign policy” (details supplied), considering that the transfer of military weapons or equipment to participants is regulated by international humanitarian law, if he is concerned that events in Gaza are breach...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (16 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 216. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of the passing of the EU Nature Restoration Law, his future plans in relation to the issues of the no quota on sprat and the Inishore bottom trawling within 6 km limit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50427/23]

Imposing Sanctions on Israel: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: "Everything in Gaza is upside down. It is hell to be honest. It is hard to find food, hard to find water. It's hard for everyone. I am lucky. I am so happy that I am going to leave." Those were the words we heard this morning from Ayman Shaheen as he prepared to pass the Rafah crossing into Egypt. The hell in Gaza continues and, as we debate this motion, Israeli soldiers are raiding...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Building Regulations (15 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 156. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in relation to the Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023, which is partly intended to replace the current accredited training model (details supplied), he can confirm that following the passing of this Bill, the QSCS and CSCS training accreditation will be de-certified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50049/23]