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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1577.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there are any plans to publish and enact the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2024. [32702/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1735.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the Government's plans to transfer therapists from HSE settings to special schools, given the evidence that having therapists placed directly in schools rather than in outside settings run by the HSE has many benefits, including immediate access to services, early intervention, and crisis...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Maternity Leave (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1802.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps being taken to ensure that individuals who face terminal illnesses during their maternity leave, are provided with the necessary support and assistance, including access to sick-pay and flexible working arrangements as in the case of a person (details supplied). [32031/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1868.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of beds currently available in the IPAS system. [32694/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1869.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason despite an 11.1% funding shortfall being identified for independent Dublin youth projects, there has been just a 1.5–2.5% increase in budgets. [32695/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1870.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to establish an investment fund for youth work facilities and infrastructural improvements, as recommended by experts in the youth work sector. [32696/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1871.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans that are in place to address the fact that 86% of independent Dublin youth projects surveyed have reported an inability to meet the demands of new national pay increases and auto-enrolment pension saving schemes. [32697/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1872.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the evidence base the Government uses to support privatisation in the early education sector, given the consistent evidence from experts indicating that privatisation has led to a crisis in the sector. [32698/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1873.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the incentives that are in place to attract early childhood educators to the sector given the current staffing crisis. [32699/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 1874.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the plans that are in place to take Ireland from 24th place in public spending on early childhood education among 24 OECD member states with consistent data on early childhood spending. [32700/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: I completely agree with the Minister of State. I have had some engagement with the task force on changes I would like to see made in the city. It is a cross-departmental body, with involvement by the Departments of Justice and Health as well as the Minister of State's Department. One of the recommendations I expect it to offer is to do with making the city more vibrant. That will require...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 3. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific measures and initiatives his Department intends to implement to support and enhance the business environment in Dublin city centre, including addressing challenges such as high commercial rents, fostering innovation, improving infrastructure, ensuring a regulatory framework that promotes business growth and attracts...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: Motivated by the overreach of the Department into the affairs of Dublin City Council and the elected members there, I would like to ask the Minister of State about the specific measures and initiatives that the Department intends to implement to support and enhance the business environment in Dublin city centre, including addressing high commercial rents, fostering innovation, improving...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: The Minister of State touched on a number of issues in a short time. The task force has the potential to be really important. Perceptions of safety in the city, and safety, are fundamental to fostering a positive atmosphere for retail and otherwise. When the task force reports in August, can the Minister of State guarantee that its report will be acted upon and budgeted for in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the work of her Department in terms of increasing the provision of classroom assistants for primary schools. [30522/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 79. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the current state of the relationships and sexual education curriculum provided to students at a primary and secondary school level. [30524/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide details on the vetting process for unqualified teachers who work in classes in primary and secondary schools. [30523/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures her Department is undertaking to ensure the safety of teachers, SNAs and staff working in special needs settings. [30521/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department ensures the provision of counsellors and/or therapists for students in primary or secondary school that have experienced trauma; and if not, if there is a plan to provide for such a need. [30520/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (11 Jul 2024)

Gary Gannon: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to reduce the length of Professional Master of Education programmes. [27059/24]