Results 6,681-6,700 of 6,850 for speaker:Darren O'Rourke

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Official Engagements (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 624. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken with his UK counterpart since his appointment. [13925/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 664. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applications received to date in 2025 for respite care in County Meath; and the number of persons on a waiting list to get respite care services in Meath. [13922/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 665. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the vacancy rate for social workers for each CDNT in CHO8, in tabular form. [13923/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 798. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant consultant posts, by speciality, currently at the National Maternity Hospital; and when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form. [13916/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 799. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people who died from sepsis in Ireland in 2024. [13917/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 800. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place for a new attention deficit hyperactivity disorder team in Meath. [13918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 801. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant in emergency medicine based at the Mater Hospital in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [13919/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 802. To ask the Minister for Health the number of paediatric neurosurgeries procedures carried out at CHI Temple Street in 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [13920/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 885. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he is taking to address the shortage of tutors for phase 6 pipefitting apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14090/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 886. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pipefitting apprentices currently affected by the delays and expense of extended studies due to only one tutor operating at phase 6 level in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14091/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (26 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question 343 of 18 February 2025, to list the 14 pilot projects underway for 2025 and any findings thus far; to outline how future pilots will be chosen; if there is opportunity for input into this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14491/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to address the delays with apprentices, including pipefitter apprentices, completing their studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14104/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 97. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when another round of funding for the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund will be announced; if projects which were previously unsuccessful will be allowed re-submit, such as the Dunshaughlin courthouse and town centre project in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14099/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 98. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if he will provide an update on a project (details supplied) in Kells, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10173/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 253. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the specific measures she will take to address the ongoing challenges in implementing the new Junior Cycle curriculum, particularly in terms of teacher workload and resource allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14907/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 254. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the means by which she plans to ensure that the Senior Cycle reform addresses both academic and vocational pathways to better prepare students for future careers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14908/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 255. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she will take to promote the teaching of STEM subjects, particularly among underrepresented groups such as girls and students from disadvantaged backgrounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14909/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the chronic underfunding of primary and secondary schools, particularly in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14910/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the means by which she will ensure that schools have adequate funding for special education needs; that resources are distributed equitably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14911/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (27 Mar 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she will take to reduce the financial burden on parents, particularly regarding school uniforms, books, and voluntary contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14912/25]