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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 750. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda complaints referred to and investigated by GSOC relating to counties Longford and Westmeath in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021. [52592/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 938. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home help hours approved but not yet provided in each of the years 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in counties Longford and Westmeath in tabular form. [52573/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 939. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a recent report (details supplied); if additional funding and resources will be provided to the organisation and other entities that work with those in need in the midlands to address this sharp increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52593/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 1132. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the national maternity hospital; if there is a date by which negotiations are expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53348/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 1073. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients attending the paediatric diabetic clinic, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [53145/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 1131. To ask the Minister for Health the staffing breakdown for the Children's Disability Network Teams Nos. 7 to 12, inclusive; and the waiting list, by service, in each. [53347/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: COP26 and its Potential Impact on the Developing World: Discussion (2 Nov 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I bid the witnesses a good afternoon on this fine day. It is wonderful to have the opportunity to engage with them again. I have a couple of observations and questions to put to the witnesses. I will start with Mr. Sadlier. He should please not think that this is anything to do with him personally. It is just that a couple of statements in his presentation struck me. One such statement...

Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I recognise that a lot of the Bill is an exercise in housekeeping. Do I think what is being proposed is perfect? No, I do not, to be very honest. It represents a real opportunity that will need to be monitored carefully. The return of the educational welfare service, the school completion programme and the home liaison scheme to the Department of Education makes common sense. Sometimes...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: I am conscious that although this disease predominantly affects women, it also affects men and we should not intentionally or otherwise exclude those men who are diagnosed every year with breast cancer. I do not believe there is anyone in the House who does not support the screening programme. I certainly support it. I have had cause to use a BreastCheck clinic outside scheduled...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

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Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: If these recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly show us anything it is that we as legislators and a society have a massive job of work ahead of us. We need to make those substantial changes, the ones that are necessary to provide true gender equality, a true equal place for all citizens of this State to live. We need those new laws and policies, and stronger enforcement. One...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 121. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made in the appointment of a confidential contact person for survivors of abuse, harassment and bullying within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51690/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the independent review of the revelations made in a documentary (details supplied) will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51691/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made in the review of the school transport service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51692/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 147. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for school transport to return to full capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will review primary school class sizes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51694/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 171. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who applied for an exceptional needs payment to assist with funeral expenses in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by county in tabular form. [51696/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 207. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda civilian staff recruited in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to date in 2021, by county in tabular form. [51697/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 119. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to those under 65 years of age and living in a nursing home residential setting who do not qualify for the third vaccination despite all fellow residents over 65 years of age and all nursing home staff members regardless of age who are equally exposed to the same risks of catching Covid-19 being eligible to receive the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 Oct 2021)

Sorca Clarke: 170. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the waiting lists for ENT appointments in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore and a person (details supplied) who has been waiting an appointment since they were referred in 2018 and has been informed by the hospital it will be another two years before they can expect an appointment. [50777/21]