Results 301-320 of 4,395 for speaker:Claire Kerrane

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1144. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of two machines (one for radiation therapy and one CT scanner) being off in University Hospital Galway as they cannot be staffed, while two more machines are being tendered for; the measures he is taking in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44499/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1145. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of a waiting list for radiation in men diagnosed with prostate cancer in University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44500/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1177. To ask the Minister for Health the current average waiting time for audiology appointments in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo CHO2; and the number currently waiting to be seen, including children. [44743/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1178. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children on a waiting list for psychology appointments in County Roscommon and Galway, including in primary care; the number on urgent waiting lists and generic; and the average waiting times. [44744/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1212. To ask the Minister for Health the reason €10 million of public expenditure was utilised for outsourcing radiotherapy treatments when public services were lying unused for patient treatments; the reason this expenditure was not channelled into existing public service capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44979/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1213. To ask the Minister for Health the reason radiotherapy patients wait on waiting lists for cancer treatment whilst public services remain vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44980/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1214. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Ireland’s public radiation therapy centres cannot achieve the NCCP target of 90% of patients starting radiotherapy within three weeks of being ready to start; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1244. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 208 of 6 March 2024, when a service will be available to access adult diagnostic assessments for ADHD in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45110/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (5 Nov 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 1326. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is funding available for upgrading existing playgrounds; to provide a list of such funding and timelines for applying; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43940/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: We have two supplementaries before the Minister of State comes back in. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh is first.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister. It is important to note that the National Youth Council of Ireland described the budget, particularly the allocation for youth work, as a missed opportunity. It said it was disappointing and falls short of what is critically needed to support Ireland's growing youth population. The confirmed €7 million for the expansion of youth work services is less than half...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: While I acknowledge the year-on-year increase in funding, I want to convey the disappointment of the National Youth Council of Ireland because it released a statement and I am not sure it got the acknowledgement and the recognition it deserved. It did a lot of work coming up to the budget, as many organisations do. It sought €15 million and outlined exactly what that amount was...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 12. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is satisfied with the funding allocated to the youth sector in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43560/24]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Departmental Budgets (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: This is about the funding allocated to the youth sector in budget 2025. I note that the National Youth Council of Ireland was particularly disappointed with the amount allocated. Is the Minister satisfied with the budget for next year?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I too welcome the publication of the report. The ECCE is an important scheme, which I acknowledge. The report acknowledges the very good points and positives in relation to ECCE. It is important for parents, children and providers because where it is provided it is very well done. Some of the challenges the report highlighted are around availability, accessibility, the hours and weeks and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thank the Minister. With that said, it is for the next Government. It is important that this report is passed on and acted upon as quickly as possible because it is an important programme. We need to ensure that where changes can be made to improve it, that happens for the benefit of everybody. That is all I can say because the report has been published, which I welcome.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 7. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the publication of the early childhood care and education review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43559/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I wish to ask the Minister about the publication of the review of the early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme. I believe it has been published and I welcome that. Will the Minister give us some detail on his response to that review? I understand it was completed in April. Why did it take so long to publish it? It is something for which the sector has been asking for quite some time.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I thought of that very point when the Minister said one of the biggest reasons people are leaving is age. Giving security to foster carers when they reach the age of 66 and ensuring they can access a State pension is important. I discussed that with the representatives. They said that perhaps a new system is needed. The best thing we can do is consider the new system introduced for family...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Early Childhood Care and Education (24 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: It is important the Minister makes that call again, as he has now, for them to get around the table because the last pay increase was 65 cent and it took 14 months to negotiate. Frankly, that does not give me much hope. We know that SIPTU looked for a €1.50 increase. We also know that come January, when the minimum wage increases, there will be 15 cent between the minimum wage of an...