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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am sorry to cut across Mr. Kearney but an ASD class in theory could be delivered in those-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: To follow on from that, to be fair to both Ministers, Deputies Madigan and Foley, they have often spoken on these questions and about the collaborative approach with schools. As was said, that is in theory or ideally how you would like to approach these things. Obviously, we are where we are and the fact the Ministers have signalled their intention to bring forward emergency legislation is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank Mr. Kearney. Senator Flynn asked a question, which I would like to follow up on. I refer to special schools and their place in the overall education sector. We have spoken about the New Brunswick model in the past and obviously we are operating an inclusion model here. I am coming from a perspective where I believe there is a role for special schools and I put that on the table...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Can I ask Ms McGrath a question specific to that point? Are they having any difficulties in those vacancies like we are experiencing in the HSE.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Deputy Harkin touched on the issue of July provision earlier. I would like some clarification in this regard. A record budget of €40 million has been allocated again this year. In all likelihood, and hand on heart, we know we will be lucky if half this amount is drawn down. Let us be straight about this point. What is the role of the NCSE in this regard? Have policy documents...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Everybody involved will appreciate those comments. From the NCSE’s point of view, however, I think we could get far more from this programme. In many respects, it is too late for this year, but for next year it would be worth looking at providing advice to the Minister concerning how we can improve this initiative.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (6 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for coming in this evening. I also thank the Ministers of State, Deputies Rabbitte and Butler, for previously taking questions on behalf of the Minister for Health. Some day I might get lucky and he might be able to get here in person to debate these issues. Our health services are stretched. That is evident in the significant waiting lists in various...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (6 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for the response. I have two questions on the response and then I will conclude with a few other remarks. The Minister of State said the HSE has identified a minimum recruitment target of 5,500 whole-time equivalents alongside a more challenging stretch target. What is a stretch target? What does that mean? Is the Minister of State telling me that the 5,500...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 21. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if there has been a mid-term review of the Garda reform process to establish effectiveness and organisational buy-in; if there are upward communication channels in place to allow information and concerns to reach the decision makers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35742/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (5 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 108. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the powers the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies have to remove waste and pollution from a site in cases in which the site is an unregistered land and title (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (5 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 241. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans that are in place to increase the income threshold to qualify for social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35938/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am asking this question on behalf of Deputy Brendan Smith. This question is on the available provision of additional childcare places, the upgrading of existing accommodation in 2021 and the level of funding for each development in 2022.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: That is encouraging to hear. As Deputy Bríd Smith said earlier as well, the Minister must be commended for the work he is doing, especially on childcare services. There are still issues and choke points, particularly in urban areas, as well as capacity issues. I am the father of three children. I am facing my first bill for childcare in September. Childcare is still quite expensive...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Childcare Services (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I commend the Minister on the work being done and raise one other issue, about which I have spoken to him privately relating to the early childhood care and education, ECCE, programme. I am aware that those service providers were protesting outside Leinster House recently. ECCE-only providers seem to be under more pressure than those who provide a more diverse childcare service. From what...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The majority of people in this Chamber understand that we need to change the way we work and live to meet our climate change obligations. I say the majority because not all of us do. The majority of us do. I understand the Minister is meeting the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in the next couple of weeks to determine the percentage of emissions reductions targets. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ukraine War (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 47. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Ukrainian refugees and students that have fled the war in Ukraine and enrolled in third level courses or due to begin studies here this autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36291/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (7 Jul 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of health care courses or programmes available to persons wishing to enter or remain in therapy disciplines including speech and language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social workers and psychology; the number of course places available in each of the years 2019, 2020 and 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement...

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

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 130. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the real concerns regarding the viability under core funding within parts of the early childhood care and education sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36712/22]