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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which a review of school accommodation continues with a view to achieving the highest possible standard of education at primary and second-level throughout the country and in County Kildare in line with modern requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24079/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a perceived delay in the completion of the extension to a school (details supplied) is likely to be rectified; the reason for the particular delay in question; if the necessary provision will be made on time to ensure a readiness for the new school year in September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24080/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position in regard to a permanent location for the Gaelcholáiste for north County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24081/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 265. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which an evaluation continues of the school transport system throughout north County Kildare with a view to ensuring the availability of transport to the greatest extent possible with particular reference to the needs of children who have been awarded the service previously but have subsequently been informed otherwise; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current position in regard to the assessment of special needs in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24097/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a carer’s benefit has been received in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24090/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 301. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in regard to the residency status in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24083/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 302. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current position in relation eligibility for citizenship and naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24088/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a new application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24091/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 305. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will be considered for naturalisation given the precarious nature of their position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24096/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 352. To ask the Minister for Health the current position in regard to the assessment of special needs in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24089/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 353. To ask the Minister for Health when supervised residential accommodation will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24092/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 354. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will retain their current level of home support hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24093/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 355. To ask the Minister for Health the provision that will be made to provide respite support for a person (details supplied) who recently turned 18 years of age in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (12 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 356. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Co. Kildare for a residential place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24095/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme: Former Members of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal (11 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy McGuinness, and Senator Sherlock. Deputy Tully is substituting for Deputy Farrell and Deputy Matthews also sends his apologies. No. 6 on today's agenda is the minutes of the joint committee's meeting of 4 May 2022. They were agreed at the earlier meeting. No. 7 on the agenda is an engagement with former members of the Disabled...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme: Former Members of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal (11 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It was today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme: Former Members of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal (11 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: I should say a few words on this issue. I spent almost my entire political life, which has been a long one, in reverse while arguing the case that our guests are arguing correctly and that members have been putting forth as well. It was with frustration that every time I saw a refusal, I immediately went back to have it reviewed and to chase it. I refer to the frustration that comes with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme: Former Members of the Disabled Drivers Medical Board of Appeal (11 May 2022)

Bernard Durkan: It is a significant area of difference. It is all in the ability of the individual to deal with the situation. All present know people who have dealt with serious disabilities and other people who have other disabilities but just do not have the confidence to get involved to the same extent. We are familiar with the issue. It is appalling that it has taken this long. I cannot remember...