Results 3,021-3,040 of 3,809 for speaker:Pauline Tully

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (24 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of fines that were issued for persons parking illegally in disability parking bays in 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of fines that were issued in each of these years that were paid; the number of fines that were issued in each of these years that were not paid; the number of court proceedings that were commenced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 195. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite services in each CHO which are currently closed; the county within each CHO in which the services that are closed operate; the length of time each of these services have been closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57774/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a response was never received to an expression of interest made in March 2020 by a school (details supplied) to assist with planning in respect of the requirement for special class provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57284/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: Milltown National School in Belturbet, County Cavan expressed an interest in having an ASD unit in the school but has not received a reply. What is the status of this request?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: It was a parent who contacted me about this matter. She is anxious that all her children attend the same school. One of them is on the autism spectrum. From her conversations with the principal in Milltown, she knew the school was interested and had made an expression of interest in having an ASD unit but that it had not heard back. On foot of her query, I submitted a parliamentary...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: As the Minister of State indicated, not all schools are volunteering to have ASD units put in place. The numbers of people being assessed as having autism are increasing. Not all will need to be in an ASD unit or special class. Many are in mainstream schools and classes and are thriving. Schools might need more information. The principal had asked if additional finances would be provided...

Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: The redress scheme needs to be reviewed as a matter of urgency and proper consultation with organisations representing survivors of institutions which oversaw the forced separation of mothers and babies needs to take place immediately. All of those affected need to be treated equally and fairly, regardless of age when separated, whether they were boarded out, what institution they were in...

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: The Government's climate action plan is lacking in leadership and it will place unfair burdens on ordinary people, while failing to deliver the real change that is needed. The Government's climate action plan is based on the principles of eco-austerity - much of the burden being placed on ordinary workers and families. This is equally the position for family farmers and rural...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: People in my constituency are receiving eviction notices at a rate beyond anything that I have ever seen before. My office has been receiving calls from people in private rental accommodation, who have been told that their landlords are selling the property and are being given notice to quit. Some of these are people with families, with children in both primary and secondary school. Some...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: They are restricted to staying in the area where their children go to school. How can this be dealt with? It is a crisis.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: Multiple. I spoke to the housing officer yesterday and she said she is dealing with those for November and December. She cannot even think about those for the new year.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason education staff who were involved in delivering the summer provision are still waiting for their payments; when the payments will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57283/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Bodies (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 266. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of meetings conducted by the Disability Consultative Committee since its inception; the actions taken by the Committee since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56828/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Civil Defence (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 326. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the transportation service to hospital appointments for persons with no transportation options which was being provided by voluntary organisations such as the Civil Defence was recently discontinued given the high and rising Covid-19 incidence rate and that fact that the majority of the persons using this service were elderly and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 637. To ask the Minister for Health the number of new residential places that will be provided in 2022 excluding those who have a residential service already and are transferring to a better living situation; his plans to deal with the urgent needs of the 800 persons who are currently waiting for new residential places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57361/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (23 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: 638. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons under 65 years of age inappropriately placed in nursing homes who will be supported to leave nursing homes using the €5.5 million funding allocated in budget 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57362/21]

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: It is refreshing to see two Ministers or Ministers of State stay for a debate. It does not often happen. I acknowledge also Deputy Michael Moynihan, in his absence. He plays an excellent role as Chairman of the committee. He is very inclusive and ensures equality among all our members, which we appreciate. We work really well together. I would say we are all proud of the committee to...

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: I want to acknowledge the many issues raised by Members. Many were raised at the committee and were reflected well here. One issue which was common to many of those who appeared at the committee is the cost of disability. I acknowledge there have been some increases in the budget for 2022 in some social welfare payments such as carer's allowance, carer's benefit etc. However, the...

Disability Funding Report: Motion (18 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters entitled ‘Aligning Disability Funding with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Budget 2022 Pre-Budget Submission’ on 7th July, 2021 and, in particular, note the recommendations in relation to urgent publication of key reports...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Nov 2021)

Pauline Tully: I wish to raise the issue of the backlog of almost 4,000 children and young people waiting on assessment of needs. We were informed that the backlog increased from 500 in the summer to almost 4,000 now. Regarding children's disability network teams, I am told that children all over the country are not receiving therapies. Parents are being given courses and being told to assist their child...