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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 591. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a person holding a refugee convention travel document from another EU member state is entitled to live and work in Ireland without obtaining a permission from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. [24349/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 592. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to meet the recommendations of the review of the Coroner Service: Report of the Working Group relating to 3.4.1 organisation and 3.4.6 a new coroner agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24350/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Equal Opportunities Employment (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 671. To ask the Minister for Health the way that his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit meet their obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. [24309/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 675. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question 557 of 4 May 2022, when a person (details supplied) will be provided with specialised equipment. [24345/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 676. To ask the Minister for Health the maternity hospitals, units which currently conduct medical procedures as outlined under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; the maternity hospitals, units which do not provide these services; the actions he is taking to ensure all hospitals, units provide these services, including in emergency situations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 677. To ask the Minister for Health if officials in the Department of Health or HSE have been tasked with conducting social media monitoring or providing reports on social media coverage that are critical of the plans concerning the National Maternity Hospital; the number of staff involved; their respective grades, and estimated working hours committed to same; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 678. To ask the Minister for Health if he has engaged companies, individuals external to his Department to conduct social media monitoring or provide reports on social media coverage that are critical of the plans concerning the National Maternity Hospital; the cost of same; and the name of the social media platforms being monitored. [24348/22]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: It is important to acknowledge the incredible response of the Irish people to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The outpouring of solidarity and assistance has been incredible. Within a short time, Ukrainian refugees have established themselves in communities, with children enriching our local schools and adults helping to address staff shortages. I recognise the immediacy of the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: I welcome the delegation before the committee and thank them for making the time to come. More significantly, I thank them for the incredible work being done by the organisation to help in the Ukrainian and other refugee crises. I know the Red Cross has a long history of supporting refugees and is an essential part of the infrastructure that helps relocate and support refugees more broadly....

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: In comparison with other emergencies, the immediacy of our response to this one has been amazing. What lessons can we learn in responding to other refugee crises?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Ukrainian Crisis: Discussion (17 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: My final question is about the amazing amount in donations received. Is that dwindling, and how will the Red Cross be fixed in the short to medium term?

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: The pandemic should have been a wake-up call to improve our food systems. It highlighted the importance of farmers and producers and our overdependence on imports. Policies from successive Governments and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have eroded crop and livestock diversity and left us vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains. We have become largely dependent...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 50. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps that he is taking to improve reporting mechanisms for personnel in the Defence Forces who are experiencing sexual abuse, harassment and bullying. [23496/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that she is taking to increase the number of places in primary and secondary schools for young people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23547/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the summer programme 2022. [23799/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank everybody for coming in and for sharing their insights with us. As Senator Flynn mentioned, Ireland is the country in the EU with the lowest employment rate for people with disabilities. This is a disgrace and it is essential we address this situation by removing barriers and ensuring people, especially young people, can develop their skills and confidence to gain meaningful...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Employment and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (12 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: Maybe we could hear the last two minutes again.

Defamation Act 2009 Review: Statements (11 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: Any defamation law has to carefully balance freedom of expression and the protection of journalism as well as the constitutional right to a good name. To say our current defamation laws have gotten that balance wrong is a gross understatement. When we have people with very deep pockets potentially putting a title out of business by virtue of a successful action in the courts, it goes beyond...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (11 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am raising this matter because of the urgency involved. As I said, dedicated locals in Drimoleague have highlighted the issues and now the council and the Department of Transport need to act to prevent injuries or fatalities and improve the quality of life in the village. I thank the Minister of State for recommending the safety improvement...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (11 May 2022)

Holly Cairns: Drimoleague is a vibrant village in west Cork with a very active community. However, the speed and scale of traffic going through the village is a major safety concern. Its location on one of the main roads in west Cork means it has considerable through traffic. Residents are especially concerned about the safety of children, older residents and people with disabilities, as well as the...