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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Just to let the Taoiseach know, it is Carlow. We have one dentist in the county of Carlow. Now the dental clinic for primary schools is closed and I am told it is for refurbishment. I got no information about it. I got no timescale and this is unacceptable. There is another issue. I tell all the Ministers and Ministers of State here that we really need to get our act together. I had...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: He had to go to Waterford. Then last week another man fell-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: -----and he was waiting six hours for an ambulance. I understand-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: -----things are happening, but we are getting to a stage where we cannot let this happen to the Carlow people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: In fairness, many of my questions have been answered. One was to get all the representatives to discuss how their reviews highlight how the emergency placement process needs to be improved, and also to discuss the need for planning by the HSE and Tusla. We spoke about out-of-hours services. I have come across this issue a few times recently and therefore want to know the plans of all the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank Ms Ward.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I ask the Cathaoirleach to ensure the committee makes a request in this regard. It is important. This is about moving forward in this regard and everyone working together to achieve the desired outcome. This would be welcome. While good strides have been made, we also have to examine the regulator aspect. This may be the way forward. I ask that the committee write to the Minister as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I apologise for interrupting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Regarding the issues that came, the Minister of State with special responsibility for mental health, Deputy Mary Butler, is very much aware of them. I can only give her the height of praise in this regard. She is working with everyone as well. Family members are trying to get these issues sorted out. They are trying to get their children into the system as fast as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is perfect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Care for People with Disabilities: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: No, Dr. Hillery is fine. I thank him, it is good to know this.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a service is not providing wheelchair-accessible transport to an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48370/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 788. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the review of the current two-year allowable timeframe for making a claim to the Criminal Injuries Board compensation scheme has been completed; if anyone who was outside the timeframe may apply at a date in the future; if the two-year limit is in force for minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47187/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 991. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the mother and baby redress scheme will be up and running; when he expects women to be able to apply to the scheme; the length of time payments will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47612/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1079. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 80 of 2 July 2023, if he will clarify his reference to the possible introduction of a new fee structure; when he expects this new fee structure to be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48627/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Reviews (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1080. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on all reviews undertaken by, or on behalf of, his Department that have not yet been published; their expected publication date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48628/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1081. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when disability services will be provided to a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48645/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1308. To ask the Minister for Health what plans his Department has to create pathways for internationally trained health professionals to return to Ireland to work in the HSE (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48530/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 1373. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to upscale the provision of student accommodation for those who are coming to Ireland to study from abroad on a short-term basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/23]