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Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: First, although I did not bring the group in, I welcome the group from Cork North-West, I presume, and some from my home town of Mallow. This is an extremely important debate. It is very important that we have our courts system and laws in place but ultimately the main focus of my speech is on the issue of Garda numbers and-or Garda stations, in particular across my own county of Cork....

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I thank the witnesses. I was privileged to teach in an ETB school and that is something that will remain with me for the rest of my life. I commend the work of the ETBs and of SOLAS as well. The action plan itself is quite beneficial. In the context of the ETBs' challenges and constrained environment, Dr. Collins stated, "SOLAS is actively working with ETBs and [the Department] to...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is absolutely agreed. I know it was mentioned earlier to my colleague Senator Harmon that it is a significant wage that will be made after two years. However, the ultimate barrier has been that two-year period for a long time now. It is quite disappointing. There is an extract from the action plan that mentions wages quite briefly. A few of my questions relate to this. Will the...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: I have one further question. "Equity and inclusion" is listed as one of the priorities for the future for the ETB and it is recommended to “continue investing in outreach, bursaries, and support services to make apprenticeships accessible to all.” In poor socioeconomic areas, this is quite difficult. I believe Dr. Trant will think the same. Very briefly, what does the ETB...

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Brilliant.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is extremely positive.

Committee on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Review of Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: That is very positive.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 372. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills whether all mild general learning disability schools being re-designated as complex needs schools; if so, the reason for this; which stakeholders were involved in the re-designation process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34368/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2026 (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 427. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an increase in school funding per head of student is being considered for Budget 2026 within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34155/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 450. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how many schools, and school names, have applied for alternative/modular accommodation for the coming academic year; how many have been put in place thus far; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34367/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 451. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline why a school (details supplied) has reduced the allocation of teaching resources for the academic year 2025-26; if she is aware that class sizes for students entering first class this September will be at a ratio of 36:1 and 35:1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34371/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 452. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for a status update on the safety assessment completed at school (details supplied) and a timeframe on the new building for the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34372/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 453. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration is being given to an added allowance for school principals for leading and managing non-teaching staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34373/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration is being given for an added allowance to be paid to principals and teachers working in special schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34374/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 531. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government whether his Department has investigated the possibility of putting the Revenue Commissioners in charge of the collection of derelict and vacant site levies, given the poor rate of collection by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34121/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fire Stations (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 532. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will commit to the recommended expedited delivery of a new fire station in Ballincollig; if his Department will carry out an immediate assessment into reopening the Ballincollig fire station on an interim basis considering the ongoing lack of full fire service coverage on the western side of Cork city and recognising...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rural Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 533. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the publication of the rural housing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34158/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 725. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the status of the baby bundle project that was trialled in 2023; the amount of families that benefited; the net cost of the scheme to date, in tabular form; if it is intended to proceed with a pilot expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34120/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 831. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people availing of ozempic under long term illness payments, by county, in tabular form; the cost, per county, for 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34119/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: 835. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will be provided with HSE nappy provision given the fact he has extremely complex needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34156/25]