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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and for their submissions. It is important to recognise that society has been imposing extra responsibilities on teachers and educators over the past 20 to 30 years. I acknowledge that although the witnesses recognise they have an important role in identifying mental health challenges children and young people face, they emphasise they are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is the programme?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: When Mr. Honer said the "objective", I note in his submission that the objective is to improve the coping skills of young people.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Hughes think that is important in a student context?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is the appropriate age that Ms Hughes recommends we try to inculcate stronger coping mechanisms within younger people?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: As Ms Foley is more acquainted with secondary students than the rest of us here, does she believe something can be said for trying to make secondary students more resilient or to teach them how to cope better with the stressful situations we will unfortunately always encounter in life?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Would Ms Ní Chéileachair like to come in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Examination Results 2022: State Examinations Commission (25 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: No. I suspect that the questions about the difficulty in recruiting examiners have already been addressed. I will look back through the transcript. I thank the Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 564. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the bus service that served schools (details supplied) can be reinstated to a two-bus service, with one for each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54662/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 604. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that are being taken to ensure that replacement teachers and SNAs are available for schools where staff are out on sick leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55257/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 605. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has assessed the impact that the cut to support teaching hours has had on girls’ national schools in the Dublin area; if any steps can be taken to alleviate the negative impact that it is having on such schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55258/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 816. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2022 will impact on QQI certifications that have already been awarded to persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54665/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1020. To ask the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists who treat patients at St. Vincent's Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4; the number of vacant physiotherapist posts in the hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54611/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1044. To ask the Minister for Health if the progressive disability service that operated for students at the schools (details supplied) can be reinstated rather than the students having to visit different psychologists and language therapists each month; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54663/22]

Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: It is very beneficial that the Oireachtas is giving considerable time to this debate. It is an important piece of legislation. The Minister and Department have spent considerable time in preparing it; similarly, this House should give it detailed consideration. Much legislation goes through this House that most of us are confident will not be subjected to much judicial scrutiny. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 287. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration can be given to extending the retirement age for members of An Garda Síochána from 60 to 66 years in order to resolve the recruitment crisis that exists within An Garda Síochána and to ensure the retention of expert knowledge within the force; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 288. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the percentage of members of An Garda Síochána who have only a competency-based driving permit at level 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56066/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (10 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who were subject to assaults in 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56068/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank all of our guests for coming before the committee this morning, for their opening statements and for the excellent work they and their organisations do on behalf of young people. I hear what they have said about resources loud and clear. That will very much be reflected in the report of the committee. I also hear what Ms Murray has said about the need to recognise that teachers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education (15 Nov 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: What is Mr. Power’s view in respect of that? Does he believe societal changes have led to an actual increase in number of young people suffering from anxiety.