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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]

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 145. To ask the Minister for Health the number of nurses that indicated that they would be interested in moving to the new children's hospital when asked in late 2018. [3212/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 146. To ask the Minister for Health the details of extensions to a facility (details supplied) in the past eight years; the details of announcements of extensions to the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3213/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Data (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 147. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds in a facility (details supplied); the number of persons that occupied the beds in each of the years 2009 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form. [3214/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 148. To ask the Minister for Health the timescale for a project (details supplied); the treatments and therapies that will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3215/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 149. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be a pharmacy near a new building (details supplied). [3216/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 215. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which adequate accommodation exists for the placement of children that may be at risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3223/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: English Language Training Organisations (22 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister for her kind words on the work we do at the committee and for her update on the area of mediation. We must acknowledge that the English language teaching sector has been blighted over the past number of years with some schools closing overnight without any notice impacting on vulnerable students, many of whom were left in a situation with very poor English and having...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: English Language Training Organisations (22 Jan 2019)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I agree with the Minister that engagement is crucial. We should have as much engagement as possible to ensure that we have a good Bill which when enacted will protect both the students and the teachers. I acknowledge the inclusion of a fund in the Bill to protect the pupils of language schools who may find themselves out of pocket as a result of such a closure. Unite has proposed...