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Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: That is fair, I suppose, but it only works if the person fills out the form. Is that not-----

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Every week or every day, I, as we all do, advocate for different people but the HMD is what says the person has a medical need and, as a result, it is weighted differently. I might be representing another person who has another issue and trying to put the pressure on but it is only when I have filled out that form that it adds a weight. That is why I feel it is important.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: That is the basis of the HMD form but what they are asking for is their own form that shows they have extra weighting.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: The problem in Galway, for example, is people need to be 11 years on the waiting list, so they are waiting a long time. While need is taken into account, there are many people with a need. Scarce resources are the issue. We have so little supply.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: We will not agree. That is okay.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: The questions on this matter have been raised. That €3,000 payment is quite shocking. It is why all of us are in agreement on that. I am interested in seeing what kind of calculations were made in order to reach that €3,000 figure.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (20 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills an bhfuil dualgais reachtúla ar Bhoird Oideachais agus Oiliúna chun tacaíocht a chur ar fáil do ghrúpaí pobail atá ag fáil maoiniú stáit cheana, sa chaoi go mbeidh siad in ann níos mó ranganna Gaeilge a chur ar fáil mar chuid d’oideachas pobail, agus ranganna Gaeilge a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (20 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans, if any, to roll out greater numbers of Irish-language courses in third-level institutions. [26573/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Harbours and Piers (20 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 218. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to provide an update on the progress in relation to Inis Oírr pier; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26563/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Island Communities (20 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 219. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to improve services on the islands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26564/24]

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Committee Stage (19 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: No, thank you.

Affordable Electricity: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: We know that people are struggling with the cost of energy. It is really important that my colleague, Deputy O'Rourke, has brought this motion forward now, in the summer months, because this is something we need to deal with now. People will really struggle, particularly in winter, as a result of inaction by this Government. Just today, I was contacted by a man in Clifden. As the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on progress in addressing the issues in the craft apprenticeship system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26566/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Will the Minister of State update us on his progress in addressing the current challenges in the craft apprenticeship system? We are at the end of the leaving certificate examinations - hence a bit of a change in the weather - and young people are looking forward to what they may try to do later in life. One of the things that appeals is apprenticeships. That is a welcome decision to make,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I agree with the Minister of State that we want to see a growth in craft apprenticeships. That is what we are both looking for. Previously when this was discussed, one of the big things that was said about the apprenticeship system is that it is employer led. One of the biggest employers in the State is the public service. Sometimes, people would be forgiven for thinking only the private...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Oh did I have one minute? I apologise. I got confused.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: I apologise. For some reason I thought I had two minutes so I was in the middle of my contribution when I had to finish speaking. Let us look at the local authorities as an example. At the moment, information on how many apprenticeships there are is not collected centrally. The reality is that in most of our cities, maintenance of our existing housing stock is a huge issue. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: 52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on progress in addressing the current challenges around student accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26567/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Will the Minister provide an update on progress in addressing challenges around student accommodation? There are many people finishing their leaving certificate and looking forward to September but they and their families are worried about the cost of what lies ahead, depending on where they receive the offer of a course and whether they will be able to find a place to live, let alone afford it.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)

Mairéad Farrell: Will the Minister explain what he said about the 51-week leases? The Taoiseach, who was the Minister's predecessor, said in the House on multiple occasions he would bring this before the Dáil before the summer recess. I asked him if it could be done by ministerial order or in some other way that would hasten the process because we do not want people to be locked in at this point for...