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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 583. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Parental Leave (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 600. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the basis upon which the number of weeks of parental leave that parents of the same employer can share is capped at 14 weeks; whether he will review this to allow parents to share a greater portion of this leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36237/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 668. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36143/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 669. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36162/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 684. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that additional home care hours are allocated to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36240/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 685. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the HSE engages with the family of a person (details supplied) to consider the appropriateness of securing a place for them in a nursing home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36241/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 799. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there have been any changes to the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals at any stage since 2020; if so, the details of any such changes including the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36861/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 800. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1665 of 9 September 2024, if there are any proposals to change the services provided in the dermatology units at either Monaghan or Cavan hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36862/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 806. To ask the Minister for Health if he will instruct the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and-or Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) to publish the interim letter sent by HIQA to CHI in November 2023 in respect of investigations relating to spinal surgeries at Temple Street Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36925/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Investigations (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 807. To ask the Minister for Health if he will instruct Children’s Health Ireland to publicly publish a report (details supplied) in respect of investigations relating to spinal surgeries at Temple Street Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36926/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 832. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 833. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department, or any agency under his auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36161/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 858. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department has a policy, or has issued guidance to staff on the use of artificial intelligence, large language model, natural language processing, generative or otherwise, or products based thereon in the course of their duties; if this has been communicated to staff; if she will publish same; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Artificial Intelligence (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 859. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if her Department, or any agency under her auspices, has ever used any artificial intelligence software in the preparation of response to parliamentary questions, or in responses to any correspondence from outside the organisation; the details of same if applicable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36166/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 861. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to her announcement of a ban on XL Bully dogs, if there will be a mechanism post-1 February 2025 whereby a person can apply for a certificate of exemption should an existing owner become unable to adequately care for their pet necessitating re-homing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36258/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 862. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if any supports will be made available to the owners of XL Bully dogs regarding costs arising from her Department’s ban on the breed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36259/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 863. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to her announcement of a ban on XL Bully dogs, her definition of XL Bully; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36260/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 864. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if animal shelters are required to microchip and neuter dogs; if additional resources will be provided should there be an increase in the number of XL Bully dogs in their care arising from her Department’s ban; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36261/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: Is the Government actively seeking to dismantle the adult education sector? How else could the Minister explain a situation where adult education tutors with Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, ETB, and other regions, were informed at minimal notice that their contracts were suspended and that their classes would not commence in September as planned? How could the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: International Protection (24 Sep 2024)

Matt Carthy: 5. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if it is the position of the Department that the non-application of means tests regarding supports for persons seeking international protection was in contravention of European Union regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37646/24]