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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Deputy Harkin touched on the issue of July provision earlier. I would like some clarification in this regard. A record budget of €40 million has been allocated again this year. In all likelihood, and hand on heart, we know we will be lucky if half this amount is drawn down. Let us be straight about this point. What is the role of the NCSE in this regard? Have policy documents...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Everybody involved will appreciate those comments. From the NCSE’s point of view, however, I think we could get far more from this programme. In many respects, it is too late for this year, but for next year it would be worth looking at providing advice to the Minister concerning how we can improve this initiative.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy and Education: Discussion (28 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Deputy MacNeill touched on therapies and so on earlier but can I ask about therapies specifically in special schools? We have 11 or 12 special schools in Cork and I would often talk to management in those schools. Many of them say they prefer dealing with the Department of Education, for example, than with the Department of Health. There are significant blockages when it comes to dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (23 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 52. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications made per local authority for the single stage process housing scheme in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32948/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (23 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 61. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding that has been allocated for affordable housing projects in Cork; the status update on these projects; the envisaged timelines for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32945/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (23 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his recent discussions with the British Labour Party Leader Mr. Starmer; if he will provide a further update on the situation in relation to the Northern Ireland Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33181/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (23 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 154. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had recent discussions with his European Union counterparts on the need to progress Ukraine’s European Union Membership application to candidate status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33182/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (23 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 373. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason for a reduction in the contribution to the ECCE scheme (details supplied); if this can be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33295/22]

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am not sure if I will use all of my 13 minutes but I will give it my best shot. I commend the Ministers of State, Deputies Fleming and Troy, for the work they have done. From listening to other Members I understand that the pace of change might be a bit arduous and slow at times but neither Minister of State can be accused of inaction on this. They are to be commended for the action plan...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State and appreciate her response, although it is similar to some of the responses I would have gotten over the past number of weeks. I am in a fortunate position because I have three children and I am unaware of any medical needs they might have. They are very young and I hope they will be fine when it comes to issues like type 1 diabetes, which as the Minister of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to raise the issue of paediatric patients in Cork University Hospital, CUH. An issue in respect of type 1 diabetes and the lack of provision of insulin pumps in particular is causing concern for parents. Many parents to whom I have spoken have been calling for additional staffing and resources for several years. This has been an issue for quite some time. Many of the issues relate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the committee for facilitating me. I am substituting for Deputy John Lahart this morning. I welcome Dr. De Block to the meeting and it is interesting to see our system compared with the Belgian system. Dr. De Block's presentation indicates we must ensure we have a sustainable reimbursement system not just in Belgium or Ireland but right across the EU. Will she expand on what she...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Rare Diseases: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank Dr. De Block. I have one supplementary question. Belgium provides a fast-track, early temporary reimbursement model. As Deputy Colm Burke said earlier, Ireland's waiting times are significantly longer than most of our EU counterparts. Will Ms De Block give us her analysis of what that fast-track model has done in terms of better outcomes for patients? Quite often in Ireland, it...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I have raised the Mazars report, which was tasked with reviewing the drugs payment scheme for the reimbursement of prescription medications in this country. I have previously asked the Minister for Health and the Tánaiste, and today I ask the Taoiseach, for a commitment from the Government that this report will be published. The report was instigated in late 2017 or early 2018. It has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 67. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funds or programmes that are available to make areas in County Cork a designated Gaeltacht area or to promote the Irish language; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32266/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (21 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 47. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures that are in place to meet labour supply and skills requirements in the tourism sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32267/22]

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: We are all glad we are having these statements again. I sit on the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science with Deputies Ó Ríordáin and Ó Laoghaire. I listening to the Deputies' contributions and that of the Minister of State. We all acknowledge that we have a record number of SEN teachers, SNAs and ASD classes. All...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Jun 2022)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the selection of a contractor for the Glashaboy flood relief scheme; the length of time that he envisages this process will take; if he will give assurances that selection will be completed as quickly as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31073/22]