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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: I am very aware of the horrors of war, as we all are from watching what is happening, but I made the point in my speech that there are people coming in from areas designated as safe. The number of such cases is increasing all the time. This needs to be properly monitored and there needs to be a reasonable debate on the issue. We need a proper, functioning immigration policy. I suggested...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: I begin by wishing the Taoiseach well. We have had no run-ins and we were always constructive. Hopefully, today will be no different and I will try to remain constructive. Some 100 years after the birth of the Irish Free State, this Chamber, which sits at the heart of our democracy, should be a forum in which Members are free to discuss issues which are of grave concern to the people we...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 655. To ask the Minister for Health the services currently available to those diagnosed with foetal valproate spectrum disorder; the way that families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; the status of discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/22]

Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: I am very concerned about the rushed nature of the Bill. It is important legislation but it is being rushed through. I also have serious concerns about the fact there has not been enough engagement or collaboration with the farming organisations, which have a number of concerns regarding the Bill. That also concerns me because it should be about listening to what everybody has to say to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 42. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 244 of 10 November 2022, if a Government decision was made to invite Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Ireland in advance of the President's invitation to Mr. da Silva on 31 October 2022; the date on which such a decision was made; the date on which the decision was communicated to the President;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address serious concerns raised by a person (details supplied) that have emerged with respect to the assessment of need process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61097/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 81. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 406 of 29 November 2022, the criteria which are considered before a decision to write off amounts due to her Department as a result of overpayments of the contributory and non-contributory old age pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61254/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 86. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the nationalities of the asylum seekers currently being accommodated at the former ESB offices in East Wall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61256/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 87. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the nationalities of the asylum seekers currently being accommodated at a former convent building in Fermoy, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61257/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 92. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the total number of asylum seekers currently being accommodated at a former convent building in Fermoy, County Cork; the breakdown by their country of origin, gender, age and if they are single or part of a family; the date on which they were first accommodated on the premises; the date on which Cork County...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 88. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans for IPAS accommodation or private accommodation contracted by his Department for international protection applicants or beneficiaries of temporary protection at locations in County Dublin in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61210/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Contracts (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 89. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 30 November 2022, the date on which the contract referred to was originally signed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61250/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 90. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 30 November 2022, his views on the reason the State has experienced such a huge surge in IPAS applications during 2022; if his Department has conducted any specific studies on the cause for this sudden increase in numbers; if so, if he will provide a summary of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 91. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 30 November 2022, the reason that giving a breakdown of nationalities would breach the right to anonymity of those applicants, given that his Department has clearly determined that providing details of their gender, age and family status does not affect their right to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 110. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 30 November 2022, the total amount paid to RTÉ in respect of advertising on its television and radio channels in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61255/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Sector Pay (6 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 185. To ask the Minister for Finance the average wage, the average industrial wage, and the average public sector wage for each year from 1997 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60755/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Offices (6 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 192. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any properties owned or managed by the Office of Public Works have been designated or refurbished as accommodation centres for those seeking international protection or to accommodate beneficiaries of temporary protection; if so, the location and details relating to same; the costs associated with the refurbishment of each; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Data (6 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 197. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the basic salaries for TDs and Senators for each year from 1997 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60754/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (6 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 345. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will support changes to the operation of community employment schemes to allow those who turn 66 years of age to remain on as participants in such schemes; if she will address concerns raised with me by a CE scheme supervisor around wages for the CE scheme and the material grant allocation (details supplied); and if...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Meetings (6 Dec 2022)

Carol Nolan: 390. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide the details of any meetings or engagements that he or his staff or bodies under the aegis of his Department have had with organisations (details supplied) from 1 March 2021 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60155/22]