Results 261-280 of 6,769 for speaker:Darren O'Rourke

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 517. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if any consideration is being given to changing the FETAC Level 5 requirement for childcare/early years education/ECCE staff in certain circumstances to alleviate the recruitment and retention crisis in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3965/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 518. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if any consideration is being given to changing the FETAC Level 5 requirement for childcare/early years education/ECCE staff in certain circumstances to alleviate the recruitment and retention crisis in the sector, with specific reference to Irish-language centres/naíonraí and the particular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 580. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to include hexahydrocannabinol, HHC, as a controlled drug under the misuse of drugs regulations; if he will outline plans to regulate the sale and supply of HHC, including to children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4000/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 581. To ask the Minister for Health if she has concerns in relation to the sale and supply of hexahydrocannabinol, including to children; the plans she has to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4001/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 682. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on interim funding for an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4639/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if she intends to scrap parking charges for cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 703. To ask the Minister for Health if she intends to make medical cards an automatic entitlement for cancer patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4782/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services (11 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 704. To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware that stem cell therapy is treated as an elective procedure for cancer patients and that this has a direct impact in terms of access to beds; if she will review this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4783/25]

Programme for Government: Statements (6 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: This is my first time speaking in the Thirty-fourth Dáil. I want to thank friends, family, supporters and everyone who worked on my campaign. I particularly thank the people of Meath East for their support and encouragement and for giving me the real privilege, honour and opportunity to continue to represent them. I will do my very best to repay their trust. I welcome the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reports (6 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance when the report ‘Funds Sector 2030: A Framework for Open, Resilient & Developing Markets’ will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3806/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (6 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she intends to proceed with Senior Cycle reform as planned or, in light of significant concerns, if she will consult with teacher representatives and school communities and revise this plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3822/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 182. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he intends to progress the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill 2024; what measures he plans to take to tackle catfishing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3746/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Diplomatic Representation (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 25. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to open a new consulate general office in Naples, Italy. [2161/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the details of the Local Link services currently available in Meath; and to outline plans for additional routes or an expansion of this service. [2165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Enterprise Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 365. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the actions being taken by the IDA and Enterprise Ireland to support new businesses and jobs in County Meath. [2164/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Education Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 509. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school inclusion model; the name and number of schools involved; the progress to date and future plans for expansion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3562/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: School Accommodation (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 510. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent and estimated cost of damage to school buildings across the State resulting from storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3563/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: School Accommodation (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 511. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for financial aid to schools impacted by damage from storm Éowyn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3564/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: School Staff (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 512. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way she plans to address the staffing crisis in secondary schools as identified in a survey (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3565/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Schools Building Projects (5 Feb 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: 513. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the indicative timeline for works on a new building at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3566/25]