Results 341-360 of 5,134 for speaker:Mairéad Farrell

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 634. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to correspondence received (details supplied), whether her Department exerts control over the salaries and the job descriptions of community employment supervisors, or the terms of the contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44067/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 635. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to correspondence received (details supplied), if it can be confirmed that on 26 June 2024, her Department was asked to provide an outline offer by 19 July, but that did not happen, and the matter has now been escalated to the Workplace Relations Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44068/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 761. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if pods are being built in Portlaoise prison to increase the number of places available in the prison; if so, the total number of units, broken down by size (number of occupants), and the cost per unit of each, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44800/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1024. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made towards delivery of the new primary care centre in Portumna, County Galway; when the centre is expected to open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44002/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1168. To ask the Minister for Health can he provide the total number of people currently on waiting lists in CH02 Galway; the total number waiting for outpatient operations and the numbers waiting for CDNT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44636/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1169. To ask the Minister for Health if he has any plans to introduce an ambulance service on Inis Oírr; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44637/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1170. To ask the Minister for Health how many dentists in Galway currently accept medical cards; and if will provide the names of these practice. [44638/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1171. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of respite services in Galway; the total number of people currently availing of them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44639/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1187. To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment for a procedure with a dental specialist will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if financial supports are available to help their parents with the cost of the procedure. [44821/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (5 Nov 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 1316. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the €1,000 reduction in university fees will apply to students studying their second degree; what financial supports are available to students in this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44555/24]

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Apologies have been received from Deputy John Brady. As this is my first meeting as Cathaoirleach, I must make the following declaration in attend in accordance with Standing Order 104(3)(a). Dearbhaím go sollúnta go ndéanfaidh mé, go cuí agus go dílis agus a mhéid is eol agus is cumas dom, oifig Chathaoirleach an Choiste um Chuntais Phoiblí a...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Inniu is é an príomhchainteoir ná an Teachta Ciarán Cannon. Beidh 15 nóiméad aige. The lead speaker today is Deputy Ciarán Cannon, who has 15 minutes. All other members will have ten minutes, but I will allow them back for a second round of questions. At 11 a.m., we will take a short break.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Go raibh míle maith agat as sin. An dara chainteoir ná an Teachta Paul McAuliffe.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: To follow on, I have a brief question on that. Mr. Mulvany mentioned there that a self-assessment was done. We understand that from the briefing but then he mentioned a random sample was taken. I assume what Mr. Mulvany means is that it was assessed externally. Is that correct?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: How much of that random sample complied with the self-assessment? I assume a self-assessment was done initially and then had the random sample?

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: So there was 10% issue.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Okay. It is just clearly an issue of concern when it is under 40% of what is actually being assessed and then there is also the amount that is not assessed. I will bring in the next speaker.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I understand that and I read that. It is more than a limitation. It is quite concerning when significantly less than half can be looked at. However, I will bring in the next speaker, an Teachta Kelly.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2023: Health Service Executive (24 Oct 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Go raibh maith agat, an Teachta Kelly. We have heard two personal experiences today and they have been very powerful. We wish the Deputy's father a very speedy recovery. It is very difficult for people watching and listening to hear that, despite their own personal experiences and difficulties within the healthcare system and accessing healthcare, that one consultant would be paid such an...