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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: There is also the brass tacks question. Was it resource intensive? It sounds as though DCU went through an extensive consultation period. It sounds excellent. Did it cost a lot of money?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Whatever it cost, it was worth every penny.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank the Minister for attending. I echo some of what he said in his opening statement. Progress is being made and steps are being taken in the correct direction, and it is worth again acknowledging the work the witnesses from DCU presented earlier in their principles for an autism-friendly university. In regard to funding, if I understand the Minister, 19 project plans have applied for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am caught slightly on the hop by being called first but I thank our guests for their presentations. I agree it is very important work, as Dr. Muldoon set out. I want to look at that in a little more detail but will turn to Mr. Kelly first. He knows I do not need to be convinced of the benefits of in-school growing. It is something I have been doing for a number of years. I give...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I realise the clock is against me, but what Dr. Muldoon was driving at about the need for integration between the Department and the HSE if we are putting these mental health services into schools is of critical importance. I was at a meeting with Tusla representatives in the south east yesterday and was struck again by the piecemeal nature of the supports offered to children. They end up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I did not get an opportunity in the first round because we were very time constricted. I acknowledge the work in libraries. I know Barnardos does fantastic work and I am aware of the Fighting Words series. I often read the Roddy Doyle bits in The Irish Timesand brought them into some of my senior classes. I may have kept them away from the stories by 17- and 18-year-olds with the slightly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I thank Dr. Muldoon. I would like to report that there has been no reduction in the number of fights happening around the dinner table in the Ó Cathasaigh household, unfortunately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: There is not a great record of that, I am afraid.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Gaeltachta (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 25. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad a dhéanfar chun a chinntiú go mbeidh rochtain níos fearr ag pobail faoi mhíbhuntáiste ar an nGaeilge agus ar na ceantair Ghaeltachta; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh. [56953/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 53. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way in which climate action, adaptation and sustainability will be considered and prioritised in the development of the sports campus at Abbotstown; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56952/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 106. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the anti-racism strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56949/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Flexible Work Practices (17 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 117. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he intends to expand the provisions of flexible working and remote working contained in the Work Life Balance Bill 2022 to all employees, beyond those who are in care relationships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56948/22]

Post-European Council: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I will pick up on a point that Deputy Paul Murphy raised and with which I agree. COP26 failed to agree a facility on loss and damage. It is the central issue of COP27, which is taking place in Africa geographically approximate to the terrible catastrophe playing out in the Horn of Africa. News has just broke that the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: Before coming here, I met with representatives of the Samaritans in Buswells Hotel. I met with John and Eddie from the Waterford branch. They told me the only person who receives a payment of any kind in that branch is the person who comes in to clean once a week. It is an outstanding voluntary organisation. If people have a need to pick up the phone, somebody will be at the far end of...

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: There has never been a man like my father for answering a question with a question. Maybe it was his way of dealing with four inquisitive children when he was bringing us up, but I doubt it. I feel he probably came hard-wired that way. In any case, it was, and still is at times, like being stuck in a Socratic dialogue where we would ask, "Dad, why does that happen?" and get the response,...

Science Week: Statements (15 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: I am sure I will be issuing an invitation to Waterford in a little while as well. Deputies Leddin and Bruton are next.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the south Wexford rail line in terms of both freight and passenger service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to scale capacity, service and increase line speed on the Waterford to Limerick line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55859/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding business energy supports; the number of businesses applying; if it is sufficient; the updated costings from the scheme based on uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55829/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (10 Nov 2022)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a timeline for the roll-out and implementation of the cargo bike scheme; the oversight that will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55828/22]