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International Women's Day: Statements (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: There is a great deal to celebrate in the achievements of women in this country over the decades. It is also fair to say that a significant amount remains to be done. Political parties in this House are not supporting women within their organisations as they should. This is why we do not get women coming forward for election. That has to change. The current system whereby a certain...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: The number of families in Carlow and Kilkenny attempting to access child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, services is increasing. They simply cannot access those services. I asked this question previously. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, answered on the day, but nothing has changed. In 2023, one family's GP referred them to CAMHS. They were seeking access to a child...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: 267. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application under the emergency works scheme at a school (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [9998/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: 269. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will outline the status of an application (details supplied) for a construction project; the stages for such applications; the timeframe involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10006/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: 470. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a certificate of citizenship formally approved by her Department on 19 December 2023 in the name of a person (details supplied) will be issued to her immediately. [9989/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: 579. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a further early childhood care and education year will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied); and If he will expedite a positive response. [10532/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (5 Mar 2024)

John McGuinness: 607. To ask the Minister for Health if the home care hours committed to by the HSE in the case of a person (details supplied) will be delivered now in full; if a commode will be provided as promised by the HSE 80 days ago; if the cost of a hospital bed will be refunded to the patient as the bed had to be purchased, such was the delay in delivery by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: 84. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities that received home support hours in CHO5 in 2023; the number of persons with disabilities in 2023 that received personal assistance hours in CHO5 in 2023; the total number of hours provided in each category in CHO5 in 2023; the target number of hours for each category in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: With respect, that is the same reply I received in 2023 and on several previous occasions prior to that. It is the same as the reply issued on 12 February this year. Will the Minister of State tell Irish Water that 3,300 customers are receiving water that is not just of poor quality; it is not usable? It is disgusting. I have received samples of the water in recent months to show me how...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: I raise this issue not just because of the importance of the water supply to Clogh and Moneenroe in County Kilkenny but also because of the many decades that have passed since this problem first arose. I fully appreciate that there is a manganese issue with the water supply and that works to upgrade the system are ongoing. However, this issue dates back decades. The county council at the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: The Minister of State has a long opening statement, so perhaps she will give us an idea of it as we go along. We can take it as read. No apologies have been received. Members might be online. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, and her officials. We will be dealing with a Revised Estimate. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: I thank the Minister of State.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: What is the total allocation to the CSO?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: Are the accounts audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: Is there an audit committee in the CSO?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: How many members does the internal audit committee have?

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 4 - Central Statistics Office (Revised) (28 Feb 2024)

John McGuinness: In regard to the audit committee, are accountancy and all the other appropriate skills that would be expected represented on the committee?