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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Services (30 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: The Minister of State has said that current legislation enables all women to access abortion services but it does not. There were 367 women who travelled to the UK that we know of but clearly there are many more, and they did not have access to that healthcare in Ireland. It is deeply disappointing and concerning that the Government is determined to review only the operation of the Act...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Services (30 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for including this Topical Issue matter. Before I get into it, I would like to say that for anyone who needs an abortion, the HSE's MyOptions service will help them find their nearest provider. People can phone 1800-828010 or go to myoptions.ie. Last week, the news broke that the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, the case permitting termination of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to increase the lack of places in primary and secondary schools for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. [34522/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to increase the number of places in secondary schools for young people with autism in County Cork. [34521/22]

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: When the Minister says he does not accept that position, I hope he is aware he is basically saying he does not accept the position of the UNCRPD committee. This issue is very clear. There is no ambiguity. Retaining the functional test makes the Act not compliant with the UNCRPD. We are at risk of repeating ourselves but I am going to because it is important this goes on the record....

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: I move amendment No. 5. In page 6, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 3 of Principal Act 5. The Principal Act is amended by the substitution of the following for section 3: “Recognition of legal capacity 3. (1) ‘Legal capacity’ means the ability to hold rights and duties and to exercise these rights and duties. (2) The exercise...

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: We all have much to say in response to the Minister's comments but given we have 90 minutes for 60 amendments, there is no point in continuing the discussion on these. The Minister seems set on them. I really hope there will be a change to these in the Seanad.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: If this may go past the recess, why is the legislation being rushed through? The Minister told us before it was because of the need to end wardship but now there are amendments to extend that. Nobody has any clarity on why it is being rushed through if it is okay to continue deliberations after the recess.

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following: "(e) section 85(7);" I express my opposition and concern about the speed and inaccessible nature of the Bill. It will have far-reaching consequences for disabled people, older people and individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. At all stages it has excluded them. There has been no...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: The Minister will be aware of the pressing need to develop the existing Bandon relief road. The town has been waiting years for this improvement but at the current pace, it will be years before the project is completed. It is a historic walled town with a strong community of businesses and local infrastructure. Outdoor spaces have really enhanced the area recently. However, large numbers...

Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: I welcome the Bill tabled by Deputy Ó Ríordáin and I thank the Labour Party for using its limited Private Members’ time to advance this legislation. The Social Democrats are strongly in favour of the Bill and its intended outcomes. Awareness of autism and neurodiversity more broadly has increased in recent years. Developmental needs of children are finally being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that he is taking to ensure that all public transport vehicles have the capacity to enable persons who have to use mobility scooters to access the vehicles and store their scooter safely. [34581/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Disaster Response (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 567. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that he is taking in aid of those impacted by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. [34577/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 635. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of places that are available for young people with special educational needs and disabilities currently in a school (details supplied); the number of places being resourced for September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34575/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 932. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for public rheumatology in Cork University Hospital, including a breakdown of waiting times by month, in tabular form. [34578/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 933. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 555 and 556 of 5 October 2021, the details of the staff who have been recruited to date to the CHO 4 adult eating disorders mental health team; when the staff members commenced in post; the whole-time equivalent allocations for each discipline at the time of recruitment and for the remainder of 2022; the details of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (28 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 934. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 555 and 556 of 5th October 2021, the number of service users treated and assessed by the CHO 4 adult eating disorders mental health team to date by discipline; the number of service users currently attending the team for treatment; the average duration of treatment; the management structure for the team; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 18. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps his Department is taking to address cases of untreated wastewater entering streams and rivers. [32968/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (23 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 36. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to assist communities in improving wastewater infrastructure. [32967/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (23 Jun 2022)

Holly Cairns: 355. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will immediately assist a student (details supplied) who needs to be facilitated in sitting their junior certificate examination due to being diagnosed with Covid-19. [33504/22]