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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation Data (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 598. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons accommodated in hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation by each local authority in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3875/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 599. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of children accommodated by each local authority each year from 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3876/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Data (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 600. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of persons on the housing list in each local authority in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3877/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 601. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of plans for the regeneration of a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3878/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind members to turn off their mobile phones. Apologies have been received from Deputy Funchion and Senators Gavin and Ruane. Senator Kelleher will be substituting for Senator Ruane. I propose that we conduct our public business and thereafter go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed. We will suspend to allow the witness to take his seat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education: Chairperson Designate (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The purpose of this part of the meeting is to engage with Mr. Joe Hayes in advance of his appointment as chairperson of the National Council for Special Education. This is an opportunity for members of the committee to discuss with Mr. Hayes his vision, priorities and experience in the short to medium term and any challenges facing the council. On behalf of the committee I am very happy to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education: Chairperson Designate (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Mr. Hayes is an absolutely inspired choice and I have no doubt his priority for the parental and family approach will be absolutely key. The many diplomatic skills he has will certainly be used. I am very familiar with Dunshane House, which was mentioned by Mr. Hayes; Eavan Kate is there and it does absolutely wonderful work. Do the members have any questions to put to Mr. Hayes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education: Chairperson Designate (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Mr. Hayes could see us as welcome and willing partners in trying to provide the best possible educational and holistic experience for our children, young people and adults with special needs. There was reference to a conference in the correspondence, and if it is at all possible, we would be happy to attend. Regardless of whether we can or not, it may be useful after the event to have some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education: Chairperson Designate (29 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Hayes for his comments. I have no doubt that his experience as Eavan Kate's father will bring a new fresh perspective, which is probably needed. He has a personal legacy. By that I mean, his efforts will ensure that other children will have the same opportunities enjoyed by Eavan Kate. It was interesting to hear about his journey around the world with his family in tow in...

Report of Joint Committee on Education and Skills: Motion (24 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not take 15 minutes but I would be happy to share it with other Deputies if they wish. Nelson Mandela stated that education is the most powerful weapon we have to change the world. We are really trying to make the world a little bit easier for those pupils who face challenges because of special needs, as well as their parents and those who are born in disadvantaged parts of society....

Report of Joint Committee on Education and Skills: Motion (24 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I move:That Dáil Éireann shall consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled ‘Report on Training and Supports for Providers of Special Needs Education and Education in DEIS Schools’, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 24 October 2018. As Chair of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills, I am delighted to have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/19]

Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I commend Senator Black for all of her work, and that of her colleagues, in initiating this Bill. At its most basic, this Bill is about upholding international law and surely that is something that we should do. If passed, Ireland and our Parliament will be sending a very strong message to the international community that we condemn the occupation of territories which is deemed illegal...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Agencies Funding (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding provided to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment in each of the years 2011 to 2017. [3217/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Agencies Staff Data (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the staff complement and grades of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. [3218/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the request for the NCCA to initiate a review of the sex education curriculum. [3219/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the NCCA has provided a timeline for a response with regard to his predecessor's request for a review of the sex education curriculum. [3220/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Shortages (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocation to regional skills fora in 2018 and 2019. [3221/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of second-level places in the County Kildare; and his plans to address the matter. [3222/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Children's Hospital (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 144. To ask the Minister for Health the number of nurses that will be needed at 25%, 50%, and 100% capacity, respectively for the new children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3211/19]