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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Offices (27 Feb 2025)

Marian Harkin: 303. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8739/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank Deputy Lahart for giving me the opportunity to outline to the House on behalf of the Minister for Education the position regarding the financial situation in Sacred Heart Junior National School in Killinarden. The Department of Education has been made aware of the current situation regarding the financial position of this school. The Department is committed to offering all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline the position in relation to the financial situation in Sacred Heart school, Killinarden, and the ongoing support that the Department of Education is providing. I speak on behalf of the Minister for Education. That is what I can do. I hear what the Deputy is saying. I hear that circumstances are such that the advice being given to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline to the House, on behalf of the Minister for Education, the position regarding the financial situation in St. Cronan’s Junior National School in Swords. I fully accept that the school does extraordinary work. The Department of Education was not made aware of the current situation regarding the financial position of this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I again thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline the position regarding the financial situation in St. Cronan's Junior National School in Swords and the ongoing support the Department of Education is providing. In addition to the grants I mentioned, €45 million in cost-of-living supports issued in November 2024 to support all recognised primary and post-primary...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. It is my first time to address the Seanad and for that I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I hear what the Senator says. I hear the passion in her voice and her commitment to this issue. As the Senator has already said, Ireland is strongly committed to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.We should and do take pride in the fact the text of that convention was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank Senator Higgins again. I can hear her passion and her belief, and that matters. What I can say on behalf of the Government is that Ireland's support for the Convention on Cluster Munitions remains steadfast. As I have said, Ireland is committing to further the universalisation and implementation of the convention. We will remain a strong advocate for the aims of a convention that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator for her question. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic on behalf of the Minister for Transport. I would like to clarify that the Minister has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport but neither he nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The NTA has responsibility for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I did not intend it, but I allowed the Senator the opportunity to say the most important thing, which is that it will not go by April before these changes are made. The Minister for Transport fully acknowledges the frustrations of commuters who have been impacted by the delays in the roll-out of phase 2 of fare determination. When it is implemented, it will involve the introduction of new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I am used to calling the Senator "Nessa".

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I do.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. I am very pleased to be able to respond to her and to do so on behalf of the Department. It is important to note the vital role the 28 education support centres throughout the country have on the delivery of national programmes of teacher professional learning. I am aware they also are an invaluable local resource for teachers in their catchment areas and are providing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. The information that I have outlined shows that a decision to relocate was taken after a period of consultation and consideration by the management committee of Donegal Education Support Centre. The Department of Education, following detailed engagement, was satisfied from a governance and funding perspective that it could support the decision to relocate. I will say...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I welcome all our visitors, wherever they come from. We are delighted they are here and can listen to our discussion, even if right now they have to leave. I thank the Senators for outlining their position on the financial situation of the Sacred Heart Junior National School in Killinarden. I take this matter on behalf of the Department of Education. The Department has been made aware...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senators. Of course, I cannot comment on the response from the Department of Education but as a TD in this House I fully understand what both Senators are saying to me and the awful shock it was for parents and families. I thank the Senators for giving me the opportunity to outline the situation with regard to the financial situation at the Sacred Heart Junior National School in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: On behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, Deputy Butler, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The Minister of State is very familiar with the work of Save Our Sons and Daughters, SOSAD, which makes a significant contribution to counselling service provision in north-east Leinster and the midlands. It is important that is acknowledged....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I cannot comment on promises that were made. I am just here answering questions today. The Senator is aware that grant aid agreements with NGOs must be compliant with necessary spending and governance codes as evidenced by audited accounts and other information such as the details of the organisation's board of directors. My time to respond is short, but the Minister of State, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 751. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeline for the rollout of free hormone replacement therapy for women, as announced in Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9640/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (4 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 752. To ask the Minister for Health if the discontinuation of the Heartwatch scheme will be reviewed as soon as possible (details supplied). [9641/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 515. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify a matter regarding work permits (details supplied). [10878/25]