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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 828. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which research continues into rare diseases in this country by means of the highest possible level of scientific research, reference to centres of excellence globally; the extent to which, in Ireland that it is possible for persons suffering from rare diseases to obtain early diagnoses and remuneration as appropriate; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 829. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which access to various medicines remains equally available to those in this jurisdiction as compared with the rest of the Single Market in Europe and at a similar price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36106/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 830. To ask the Minister for Health the degree of progress to date on the upgrading/updating of the National Rare Diseases Plan; if specific responsibility has been attributed to any leading team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36111/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 831. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a review of the National Rare Diseases Plan 2014-2018 will be concluded and its findings published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36112/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 832. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which patients requiring treatment for post-mesh conditions continue to receive support and recognition in the scale required at the earliest possible juncture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36113/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 833. To ask the Minister for Health the degree to which cardiovascular research continues to be made available to the service providers with particular reference to ensuring that adequate provision in terms of financial and staffing supports are made available to those providing such services in the shortest possible time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36114/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 834. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients throughout the country allegedly suffering from a rare disease but whose condition remains undiagnosed; if such patients are deemed to be suffering from a rare disease; if a sufficiently coordinated action plan will be put in place to meet their requirements in early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 14. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which third and fourth level education continues to focus on the need to supply suitably qualified staff, in both the public and private sectors, in areas currently experiencing difficulties in obtaining and retaining staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36710/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which his Department continues to facilitate the development of apprenticeship and upskilling educational and or retraining facilities to ensure the availability of sufficient numbers of skilled operatives for the workforce to meet the needs of the recovering and expanding economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 279. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which the number of apprentices is likely to increase in the current year and subsequently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36993/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 85. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department or appropriate body under his aegis continues to monitor the treatment and welfare of children in interim living arrangements arising from temporary Court orders with particular reference to the need to ensure their welfare and wellbeing and rapid follow up in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 110. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department can ensure early intervention in all cases where children may be at risk, whether in public or private institutions or in any way dependent on support arising from their vulnerability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36709/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 235. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an interim social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if they are entitled to jobseekers benefit in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36779/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 236. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the entitlement to an interim social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if they have an entitlement to jobseekers benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36781/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 237. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the eligibility for an interim social welfare payment in the case of a person (details supplied); if they have an entitlement to jobseekers benefit and allowance in the interim; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36783/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for the invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); when the application is likely to be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36791/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress, if any, that has been made in attempting to have funds recovered following a transfer to an incorrect account in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36840/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 262. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in State care at present; the extent to which this is sufficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37002/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 263. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of children currently in fosterage; the duration of fosterage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37003/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (7 Jul 2022)

Bernard Durkan: 264. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of residential places currently available for children at risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37004/22]