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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 320. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost of providing four new crime prevention officers per annum, including all associated costs, such as administrative and technological support. [5842/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 342. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the respite houses for SOS in County Kilkenny, given a commitment was made to fund two; if he will confirm this is the case; if so, when this funding will be released; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5611/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 410. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time staff, by job title, who will be required to work in the new National Cervical Screening Laboratory, in tabular form. [5837/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent, WTE, consultant neurologists based in Beaumont Hospital in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [5838/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 412. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE respiratory medicine consultants at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [5845/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (8 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the number of full-time general practitioners who are employed in primary care centres within community healthcare organisation or CHO5, in tabular form. [5846/23]

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I agree with the assessment of the Chair. Sometimes decisions are made and then people try to justify them. At a time when we are under such pressure in our health services, is this not a perfect facility and location for people? There is the issue of the lack of transport in rural Ireland. Some of the suggested alternatives are not really an option for people if they do not have their...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I have one tiny supplementary question. I take the point being made in relation to infection control and everything but surely then the HSE is breaking its own rules on a daily basis in places where there are trolleys on corridors. If that is the case, should those wards not be shut down that day and for the few days or weeks that happens? The expression "when you are defending you are...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: In fairness, it has to be the same rules in relation to infection control. That is my final point because I have taken up enough time.

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: When I was putting notes together for this debate, I realised that we had a debate on a cost-of-living motion on 15 February 2022. Twelve months later, unfortunately things have got much worse for people. I commend Deputy Doherty on bringing forward this motion. We have to ask ourselves how we are still in this position. Why are energy companies being allowed to profiteer off the backs...

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Before I call the Tánaiste to reply, I point out the debate will have to conclude in two minutes, so I will have to interrupt him.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Amendments Nos. 1; 3 to 12, inclusive; 14; 19; 21; 46 to 48, inclusive; 51; 71 to 73, inclusive; the amendment to amendment No. 14; and amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 7 to amendment No. 19 are related and may be discussed together.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am sorry; I am trying to be fair but the Minister is one full minute over time. He will have an additional two minutes to come back.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Is everybody agreed?

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am okay with it as long as everybody else is. I want to be fair to everybody.

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Last night, RTÉ showed "Mariupol - Unlost Hope". What struck me about this programme was the beauty of the magnificent modern city, with stunning parks, impressive architecture and town squares. It was every bit a modern European city and a thoroughly beautiful place to raise a family, live and work in a harmonious melting pot of cultures and beliefs. Heartbreaking stories were told...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to a child (details supplied). [6560/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can get an appointment to see a dentist as soon as possible in University Hospital Waterford. [6512/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 131. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will mandate his Department to examine the introduction of public provision of childcare, as recommended by the expert group report Partnership for the Public Good; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7706/23]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: We have Deputy Gannon substituting this week and next week for Deputy Cairns so he is welcome. Also, later on we will have Senator Hoey substituting for Deputy Sherlock. We have received apologies from Senator Ruane. The agenda for consideration this afternoon is engagement with stakeholders regarding integration and refugee issues. We are joined by representatives of Le Chéile,...