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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 623. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the 12 roles unfulfilled within the children’s disability network team in Balbriggan, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5919/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 625. To ask the Minister for Health if the children’s disability network teams in Swords and Balbriggan, County Dublin have a process to identify duplicate referrals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5921/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 626. To ask the Minister for Health the way the children’s disability network teams in Swords and Balbriggan, County Dublin combat the rate of did-not-attends to appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5922/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 624. To ask the Minister for Health the breakdown of the 13 roles unfulfilled within the children’s disability network team in Swords, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5920/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 627. To ask the Minister for Health the way that referrals from preliminary team assessments are made for children who need referral to the children’s disability network team; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5923/22]

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I welcome the opportunity to have a discussion on this Bill, which will benefit both employers and employees. I commend the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy English, on their ongoing efforts to support businesses and workers across the State. It would be remiss of me not to also acknowledge the work of others, particularly those on the relevant committee, for the work they...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 163. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of applicants for the national childcare scheme in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5314/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Strategies (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 88. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5308/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 98. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons that benefited from the optical benefits component of the treatment benefits scheme operated by her Department in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5307/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (3 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 155. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the approach that his Department will be taking to the drafting of the next national strategy on women and girls; if the strategy will focus on the issue of violence against women; if so, if this will complement the forthcoming third national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if he...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: In light of the recent spate of horrific attacks on young women, in particular, the murder of Ashling Murphy in January, and the publication of the gender-based violence policy the Government will bring forward soon, which cannot be published soon enough, will the Taoiseach recognise that there is legislation that I believe we as a House should change, particularly relating to sentencing...

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I am sorry to interrupt, but can I ask the Members who are speaking to either go outside to have their conversation or to be quiet. There is a Deputy in possession and they are interrupting him. Please continue, Deputy Murphy.

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I now call the Regional Group. Deputies Tóibín and Canney are sharing an eight-minute slot equally.

Cancer Care: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: Next is Deputy Gino Kenny, who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Paul Murphy.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive response. I am pleased to hear the level of detail the Department has gone into in its planning for additional accommodation at the school and a long-term solution. For the benefit of the other Deputies present, when one thinks about a secondary school one thinks about large yards, perhaps a couple of football pitches and things like that. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I thank the Minister and completely understand her position. To put the matter in context again, in the census that will be completed later this year, Swords is expected to exceed 50,000 residents. Fingal County Council has long projected that by the end of the 2030s the population will be over 100,000 and, therefore, this sort of planning and the level of detail the Minister has outlined...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: State Examinations (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: I, too, want to raise the matter of supports. The Minister will be aware of the committee report of a number of months ago which highlighted the inevitable additional supports that would be required for students after Covid. It highlights the necessity for us to put in place enhanced mental health supports, particularly in our schools. I understand that is occurring at third level, but it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on efforts to develop facilities at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to meet growing demand in the years ahead; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4610/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: This question relates to one of the fastest growing communities in the country, namely, Dublin 15, Swords and Balbriggan and, in particular, the provision of school facilities in Swords.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 Feb 2022)

Alan Farrell: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the recruitment of teachers and special needs assistants in line with Budget 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4611/22]