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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Dec 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 359. To ask the Minister for Health the number of bed days owing to delayed discharges to date in 2022, for each public and voluntary hospital in tabular form. [63047/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (15 Dec 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over that experienced an emergency department wait time more than 24 hours during November 2022; the total number to date in 2022; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [63048/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (15 Dec 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 361. To ask the Minister for Health the number of spinal fusion patients currently waiting less than four months for treatment for both Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin and Temple Street Children's University Hospital for the end of November 2022 or the latest date available; the number waiting four to eight months and more than eight months; and if he will provide the same information...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: Everyone in the House wants to encourage more people onto public transport. That is a commitment of the Minister and of the Government. Unfortunately, many people are deterred from going onto public transport, particularly at night time, because they do not feel safe. Have there been any discussions between the Minister’s Department and the transport providers on improving safety?...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the Minister for his reply. It is worthwhile that we are discussing this important issue. I agree with him that obviously not all public transport has the threat of criminal activity or antisocial behaviour on it but unfortunately many members of the public are concerned about it. Last summer, my Fianna Fáil colleagues in Dublin and I did a survey of public transport users....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: The UK has a separate transport police. I agree with the Minister that it is not a good idea for this country. It would create tensions for An Garda Síochána and the country is not large enough to have a separate independent police force for public transport. However, we need to look for a dedicated unit within An Garda Síochána. This is primarily a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any discussions have taken place between his Department, Dublin Bus and the Luas on public order and safety on their services. [2221/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any discussions have taken place with the Minister for Justice regarding safety and public order on board transport services. [2220/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (19 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance if measures can be introduced to reduce the red tape associated with importing goods for personal use from non-EU countries into Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2559/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 134. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when pensioners of Eircom will be entitled to the 3% increase in pension that was announced in July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2312/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when work will commence at Dublin Airport on a new tunnel under the runways; and the purpose of such a tunnel. [63310/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 312. To ask the Minister for Finance if addiction services funded under section 39 can avail of the trade and business energy support scheme in order to receive financial support to assist with escalating fuel costs. [63531/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 425. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when pensioners of Eircom will be entitled to the 3% increase in pension that was announced in July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2313/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 617. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that Ireland intends to take in response to the imminent expulsion and forced transfer of over 1,000 Palestinians due to commence in January 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1609/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 671. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that are being taken to respond to the teacher retention crisis in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63324/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 912. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can qualify for a State pension (contributory) in light of the years of service that they have contributed to the workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1706/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1156. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that some patients with cancer coming to Ireland from Ukraine, who were undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the Ukraine, could not continue these treatments due to their not being available in Ireland; the actions taken to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63145/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1157. To ask the Minister for Health the amount the State has paid under the treatment abroad scheme for patients to travel to other EU member states or the UK to have pharmacological treatments that were not reimbursed yet in Ireland, such as cellular therapies or gene therapies, in the years 2020 to 2022. [63146/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1501. To ask the Minister for Health when he intends to implement the key recommendations of the Report of the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1487/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Business Supports (18 Jan 2023)

Jim O'Callaghan: 1900. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if addiction services funded under section 39 can avail of the community and voluntary energy support scheme in order to receive financial support to assist with escalating fuel costs. [63531/22]