Results 3,521-3,540 of 5,157 for speaker:Mairéad Farrell

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 184. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for University Hospital Galway, Portiuncula University Galway and Merlin Hospital Galway, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 185. To ask the Minister for Health the number of posts removed from profile as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO2, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts and the WTE to which these relate; the number which were new posts; the number which were replacement posts or vacant posts; and the number which were related to absence/leave cover. [51310/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 186. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for University Hospital Galway, Portiuncula University Galway and Merlin Hospital Galway, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51311/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 187. To ask the Minister for Health the number of job offers which have been withdrawn as a result of memorandums (details supplied), by grade, for CHO Area 2, in tabular form; the number of headcount posts; and the WTE to which these relate. [51312/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 56 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the first-year and full-year cost of establishing a scholarship scheme to fund students in third-level courses in disciplines relevant to disability services with a commitment from graduates to work in Ireland for a set number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 251. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 58 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the capital cost of compiling sensory maps to provide to all Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51543/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 252. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 59 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the cost of funding the rollout of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities across all Higher Education Institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51544/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (22 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in line with recommendation 60 of the Autism Committee’s recent report (details supplied), what would be the first-and full-year cost of including an autism training module, as part of the following courses in tabular form, Initial Teacher Education (ITE), Nursing, Therapy and all other medical courses; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 191. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of companies with a registered address in Galway that availed of temporary business energy support scheme; and the value of the total value of support received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51477/23]

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Arguably one of Ireland's greatest foreign policy achievements was the so-called Irish resolutions at the UN. These are widely recognised as having brought about the first nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Ireland was of course the first country to sign it. Frank Aiken, who was then Fianna Fáil's Minister for External Affairs, was under no illusion. He recognised and stated...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 32. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the progress of the flood defences planned for Galway. [51992/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: 42. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on flood relief for Clarinbridge, Galway city, and other areas in Galway impacted by Storm Debi; if he will further outline his Department’s plan for future flooding in these areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52361/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas. Tuigim go dtuigeann an tAire Stáit an méid a tharla i nGaillimh le roinnt laethanta agus seachtainí anuas agus ní rud nua é seo. Tá a fhios agam go raibh sé anseo agus i nGaillimh, fiú amháin, nuair a bhí an fhadhb sa Chlochán. I seek an update on Galway flood defences. I am aware the Minister of State has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I know the Aire saw the complete and utter devastation in Galway and the very real-life impact it has had both on businesses and on the wider community, within the city and county. The stark thing that stood out to me when speaking to one particular business owner was that she said that this may not have happened before or it may not have happened to this extent before, but we know this will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: The Aire is correct in saying it was a tsunami and the concern is obviously that there will be more tsunamis and that they will be worse. As the Aire mentioned, we were very lucky in Galway that there was no loss of life. We need to do everything in our power to ensure the people and the communities of Galway are protected going forward. I note he said there were not enough of these...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: We are weeks away from Christmas. For many young people, this will be an incredibly difficult time because it will be their first time away from home for Christmas. These are young people who have been forced to go abroad because they feel they have no ability to build a life here. Some families will have the delight of having their children home only to have the gut-wrenching experience...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: We have received apologies from Deputies. I remind members and officials to please ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of this meeting, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when on silent mode. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimates for Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, which...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as an méid sin. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for the opening statement.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: Do we have another member online? No. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as teacht os comhair an choiste seo. The Minister of State is very welcome to the committee today. I am new to this committee and I must say that I think it is disappointing that the Minister, Deputy Harris, is not here, in front of the committee. I have to be honest about that. It is not the way I would...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Vote 45 - Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Mairéad Farrell: I get that.