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Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (28 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 592. To ask the Minister for Health the processes in place to ensure that parents of children born via assisted human reproduction such as IVF and surrogacy are able to secure legal guardianship of these children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46615/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (28 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 701. To ask the Minister for Health the strategy in place to enable occupational therapists across all clinical areas to pursue upgrades (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46234/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (28 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 777. To ask the Minister for Health when legislation and availability of supports regarding assisted human reproduction such as IVF and surrogacy will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46575/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: In the Minister of State's contribution, he referred to the major review that was conducted and the subsequent report of Mr. McGinn. Neither has provided any answers or justice to the family. It is not good enough to say it is unlikely that what actually happened will come to light, and that this is why a commission of investigation will not be established. This is a position that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: Fr. Niall Molloy was a son, a brother, an uncle, a neighbour, a friend and a parish priest to the people of Castlecoote, County Roscommon. He was held in the highest regard by those who knew him and those whom he served in his parish. Fr. Molloy was brutally murdered 36 years ago. It is 36 years later and there have been no answers and, more importantly, there has been no justice. There...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: Gabhaim buíochas, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Minister has confirmed that she will review the 50% capacity rule for buses for post-primary schools in line with the 100% capacity that obviously is the case for public transport. Since the roll-out of the vaccinations for younger people, particularly those who are going to post-primary schools, has the Minister sought advice on the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of and position regarding ongoing talks regarding pay and entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45575/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: I ask the Minister for an update on ongoing talks regarding pay and entitlements not just for school secretaries, but also for caretakers. I appreciate and understand that talks are ongoing but perhaps the Minister will outline what she can tell us in relation to the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: I, too, acknowledge the work of school secretaries and caretakers. Without them, our schools simply would not function. They have obviously had to battle not just for fair pay and equality, but also fair terms and conditions. They have been in a most unfair system for some time. I also acknowledge the work of Fórsa in bringing this dispute to the position that it is in now. I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: Perhaps I have missed it and it is included in what has been agreed, but I refer specifically to pension and sick leave entitlements, which are very important terms and conditions that other school secretaries enjoy. That has been a major part of the issue as regards equality. I ask the Minister to outline specifically what is happening in relation to those entitlements. The Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 23. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there has been engagement with the Department of Community and Rural Development in relation to vacant buildings owned or under the remit of the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45699/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reconsider the 50% capacity rule on buses for post-primary schools in line with 100% capacity on public transport; if she has sought advice on an increase in capacity from public health bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45574/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to introduce a bus service from Moylough and Mountbellew to University Hospital Portiuncula, Ballinasloe (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45909/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 129 of 3 March 2021, the reason there are no plans to change the 46a bus services at this time in view of the advantage it would offer to those accessing the bus service from Heuston Station; if routes from main transport hubs to hospitals in Dublin are regularly reviewed with regard to ease of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 297. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the way the pandemic unemployment payment will be treated when it comes to calculating jobseeker’s benefit for individuals in 2023, relating to pay and weeks worked in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45829/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 327. To ask the Minister for Health the reason health and social care professionals in primary care will be able to progress from staff grade to senior grade while those same professionals with the same length of time with regard to experience in hospitals and the mental health area will not; the rationale for allowing some to progress in their careers while others cannot; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Sep 2021)

Claire Kerrane: 328. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 306 of 25 February 2021, the reason women who turned 61 years of age before 30 March 2020 will not be screened at 65 years given the screening programme has been increased up to 65 years; the number of women who will miss out due to this specific use of a date; the reason women are no longer screened beyond the age of...

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

Claire Kerrane: 329. To ask the Minister for Health if a list of nursing homes in the State in which residents in them are provided with tailored support packages or comfort monies will be provided; the number of individuals who receive these supports; the grounds on which they receive them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45825/21]

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

Claire Kerrane: 330. To ask the Minister for Health the average payment made to private nursing homes under the National Treatment Purchase Fund by county. [45826/21]

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

Claire Kerrane: 331. To ask the Minister for Health the number of nursing homes in the State that receive a top-up payment from the HSE in respect of a resident or residents; the corresponding county each nursing home is located; the rationale for these top-up payments; and the way in which it is determined who receives them. [45827/21]