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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We will have to start putting that in the invitations.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We included a note thus: "If you choose to attend from outside the Leinster House complex, in order to avoid technical difficulties, you are requested to do so from your office premises.". That has been sent to them. We will have to mention to invitees that they must ensure they have a good broadband connection. Next is No. 890B from Ms Laura Burke, Director General, Environmental...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We can deal with it now.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: It is agreed that we will note and publish that correspondence. No. 893 is from Mr. Liam Sloyan, chief executive of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, dated 15 November 2021. This item has also been flagged by Deputy Carthy. Is it agreed to note and publish this correspondence? Agreed. Does Deputy Carthy wish to comment?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We looked for an update on this report and the report concerning the costs and timelines for the national children's hospital from the Department on 18 October and issued a reminder earlier this month but there has been no response as of yet. It is proposed to provide Nursing Homes Ireland with an update. That is the situation with the Department. There has been no response on that.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We will do that. Next is category C correspondence, namely correspondence from and related to private individuals and any other correspondence. No. 881C is from Mr. Tadhg Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland, dated 9 November 2021, which we held over from last week. Deputy Munster flagged this correspondence but she is not present. Does anyone else wish to comment on the letter? It...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: I suggest that we raise it with the Department when its representatives are before us. Deputy Burke and others have raised previously the fact that there is no provision made for people who need a higher level of care.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We can flag that matter for discussion when the witnesses are here.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: We will ask for that. That concludes correspondence. Members have the work programme until the end of the year in front of them. Is it agreed? Agreed. There is a list set out for early next year when we will begin with a meeting with RTÉ in January. As no other business arises, we will go into private session, as agreed, before adjourning until 9.30 a.m. on 2 December when we...

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: I am sharing my time with Deputy Cronin. We are lucky in this State to have widespread public support for the broad suite of measures we are implementing. We do not have the same difficulties as other countries have. However, the public want solutions and quicker and decisive action to address the Covid-19 surge. We need to see a much quicker roll-out of the booster vaccine programme....

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate. The rate of global warming has to be halted and there is no arguing about that. Sinn Féin wants to see that happen quickly. Everyone has a role to play but it has to be led by the State. However, the Government's plan does not stack up. In July 2019, I moved a Private Members' motion on behalf of Sinn Féin which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her officials will take on board the real problems with the building and prefects that a school (details supplied) is housed in. [55766/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the project for a new building for a school (details supplied) will be accelerated. [55765/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 291. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children screened or assessed for speech and language therapy at the Spraoi Centre, Portlaoise in 2020 and to date in 2021. [56585/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 292. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for speech and language therapy in the Spraoi Centre, Portlaoise; and the number waiting in excess of six and 12 months, respectively. [56588/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 294. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for physiotherapy in the Spraoi Centre, Portlaoise; and the number waiting in excess of six and 12 months, respectively. [56590/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 295. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on the waiting list for occupational therapy in the Spraoi Centre, Portlaoise; and the number waiting in excess of six and 12 months, respectively. [56591/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 265. To ask the Minister for Health the current staffing levels in a centre (details supplied); the posts that are in place; and the number in each one. [56491/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (17 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 271. To ask the Minister for Health if psychological assessments of needs are being carried out in a centre (details supplied); the number carried out to date in 2022; the longest waiting time; and number on the waiting lists. [56544/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (16 Nov 2021)

Brian Stanley: 539. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for a senior dietician in Portlaoise Hospital for an adult insulin pump clinic. [55683/21]