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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Permanent Defence Forces personnel inducted and discharged by rank to date in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58280/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I ask the Minister the number of Permanent Defence Forces personnel inducted and discharged by rank to date in 2022.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I compliment the Minister on his efforts with that regular monthly engagement. I ask the Minister to detail for me, as a layperson in this field, what exactly happens at these monthly meetings. Are targets set? Are action points left to the various stakeholders? What is the general run of those meetings? Given the number of questions tabled today and most months, there is a tacit...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: We all acknowledge the issues and they are well documented, and the Minister acknowledged the challenges himself. I refer to the figures of 735 discharges and 452 new inductions. What portion of the 735 discharges are due to retirement? The Minister rightly acknowledged that as with nurses, doctors or any other job in the public sector, there will be a natural turnover of staff. Can the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Thank you, Minister. We will let Deputy Ó Ríordáin back in, after which you may finish the reply.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: School Textbooks (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Tá an t-am istigh. Níl an Teachta Gannon i láthair. Mar sin, bogfaimid ar aghaidh go dtí Ceist Uimh. 60, in ainm an Teachta Ó Laoghaire.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: School Textbooks (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Táimid ag bogadh ar aghaidh go dtí Ceist Uimh. 60 anois.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: School Accommodation (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: As we have ten minutes remaining, I will try to fit two questions in, so I will ask Deputies to be as brief as they can, please.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I acknowledge that we had a bit of news on this issue earlier in the week, in an article featured in the Irish Examiner, courtesy of Danny McConnell, who is sitting above us. The early indications coming out of the announcement seem to suggest the confirmation we have all been looking for in Cork North-Central. Deputy Barry opposite and all the Deputies in Cork North-Central - well, many of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I did not expect the Minister of State to confirm with a big fanfare that the site has been chosen as Glanmire here this evening but it is not a secret anymore. Many of us have been aware that the preferred site was Glanmire up to eight months ago, to be honest. That detail was quite well known although, as I said, I do not expect the Minister of State to confirm it this evening. I...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he proposes to improve the conditions of service for Defence Forces medical officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58279/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 17 May 2022, if NEPS assessments are still being undertaken through a school (details supplied); if not, if she can ensure going forward that children in this school will be eligible through the NEPS programme for assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57356/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a progress report on a special education site in Glanmire, County Cork (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57355/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (22 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 117. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the sanctions that have been imposed by the European Union on Iran following recent events there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57743/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent missile which struck a village in Poland killing two persons; the engagement that he has had with his EU counterparts on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57744/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (22 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 251. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the use of a facility (details supplied) in County Cork; if he will liaise with the relevant local authority in order to hand the facility over for community use given that it is currently unused and derelict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57277/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a student (details supplied) in County Cork who is approved under the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs will be provided with transport; if she will confirm a start date for the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57275/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 390. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 348 of 20 September 2022, if she will provide an update and a commencement date with respect to a student (details supplied) in County Cork who has been approved for school transport under the school transport scheme for children with special educational needs. [57516/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (30 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I welcome the Minister of State. I appreciate him turning up to take this matter. A week ago, the people of Blarney and the surrounding area woke up to the news that their local GP is to resign at the end of this year. At a time when we know how difficult it is to get access to a GP, this has sent a shock through the community. This decision affects 1,600 patients, 600 of whom are public...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (30 Nov 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I appreciate the response. I have much of that detail already from the HSE locally through community healthcare organisation, CHO, 4. The real reason I am here is that many elderly people are fairly distressed and fearful of losing their service. I am glad to hear the Minister of State assure the House that the HSE has taken interim steps. I am aware that a GP has been located locally to...