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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: 508. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address the issue in relation to jury pay with regard to the inquest into the Stardust disaster; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3473/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Registration of Births (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: 648. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to significant backlogs in registering a birth in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: 649. To ask the Minister for Health if funding from his Department has been allocated for the purpose of recruiting additional neurological clinical nurse specialists for Beaumont Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3485/22]

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thought I was taking the slot of Deputy Matthews.

National Broadband Plan: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: That has changed from six or seven minutes ago or however length of time I have been here. I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I appreciate the opportunity to address this. The Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, probably will not mind me making this point that this is not the national rural broadband plan; it is the national broadband plan. I say that because 13,000 homes in Dublin are to be...

Higher Education Authority Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to engage in this significant debate. This important Bill will bring about important changes to the delivery of higher education. It will help to modernise our higher education system by bringing it into the 21st century and, in turn, allowing it to meet the demands of our society. It is relevant in this debate to consider where we have come from with regard to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I, too, want to raise the matter of supports. The Minister will be aware of the committee report of a number of months ago which highlighted the inevitable additional supports that would be required for students after Covid. It highlights the necessity for us to put in place enhanced mental health supports, particularly in our schools. I understand that is occurring at third level, but it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on efforts to develop facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to meet growing demand in the years ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4610/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: This question relates to one of the fastest growing communities in the country, namely, Dublin 15, Swords and Balbriggan and, in particular, the provision of school facilities in Swords.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive response. I am pleased to hear the level of detail the Department has gone into in its planning for additional accommodation at the school and a long-term solution. For the benefit of the other Deputies present, when one thinks about a secondary school one thinks about large yards, perhaps a couple of football pitches and things like that. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister and completely understand her position. To put the matter in context again, in the census that will be completed later this year, Swords is expected to exceed 50,000 residents. Fingal County Council has long projected that by the end of the 2030s the population will be over 100,000 and, therefore, this sort of planning and the level of detail the Minister has outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the recruitment of teachers and special needs assistants in line with Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4611/22]

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: Next is Deputy Gino Kenny, who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Paul Murphy.

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I am sorry to interrupt, but can I ask the Members who are speaking to either go outside to have their conversation or to be quiet. There is a Deputy in possession and they are interrupting him. Please continue, Deputy Murphy.

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I now call the Regional Group. Deputies Tóibín and Canney are sharing an eight-minute slot equally.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: In light of the recent spate of horrific attacks on young women, in particular, the murder of Ashling Murphy in January, and the publication of the gender-based violence policy the Government will bring forward soon, which cannot be published soon enough, will the Taoiseach recognise that there is legislation that I believe we as a House should change, particularly relating to sentencing...

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to have a discussion on this Bill, which will benefit both employers and employees. I commend the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy English, on their ongoing efforts to support businesses and workers across the State. It would be remiss of me not to also acknowledge the work of others, particularly those on the relevant committee, for the work they...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 163. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applicants for the national childcare scheme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5314/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5308/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that benefited from the optical benefits component of the treatment benefits scheme operated by her Department in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5307/22]