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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who have accepted CAO offers in each of the past ten years; the number of persons who have dropped out of college in each of the past ten years, in tabular form; if a college-by-college breakdown can be provided on this figure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6663/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 440. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason the Tusla register for early childhood care and education still has many services that closed over the past two years still on its register; if the register is not showing a true reflection of the number of childcare facilities actually open in Ireland; and the reason this can happen. [7196/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 441. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the review of ECCE services will be completed. [7197/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Qualifications (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 442. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff working in services that are receiving core funding who are unqualified; if this is illegal; and the reason staff are allowed work in the childcare and ECCE sector without qualifications contrary to legislation and insurance. [7198/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 614. To ask the Minister for Health if he will list the drugs and medications which are currently in short supply in the State; the public relations and communication practices adopted by the HSE at times when drug and medicine supplies run low or end; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6650/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (14 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 615. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of ambulance drivers currently employed by the HSE; the total number of ambulances currently operational within the HSE; if he will list the points across the State from which ambulances are dispatched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6651/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (9 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 10. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the review of the part-time substitute service in Castlepollard will be finished and available for the public to read; and if she has carried out any research into the reduction of footfall in shops in Castlepollard since the part-time closure. [5801/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (9 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 50. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will reopen a full-time social welfare office in Castlepollard, County Westmeath. [5800/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (9 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 88. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of unaccompanied minors currently seeking asylum in Ireland; and the number who are resident in direct provision centres, residential care or foster care. [5637/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: What about Shell and BP? They are making money.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: What about the GAA?

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: The GAA has introduced a policy of getting rid of cash at GAA matches throughout the country. This is the wrong decision. It means that many people, especially older people who cannot buy GAA tickets online or use technology are effectively banned from matches. I know of older people who have gone to matches. They have not been able to procure a ticket and they have had to go home. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: This week the Government received advice from the Attorney General. Let us be clear: litigation by the Government against vulnerable people is a political choice. The Government also has a responsibility to do right by citizens. The truth of the matter is that, right now, most people, when in battle with the State, have to fight tooth and nail for justice, and many have to fight right up...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: When?

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 21. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council. [5797/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [4788/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the programme for Government. [5798/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Gender Equality (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Childcare and early years education are very important for the development of young children. It is also, though, very important for mothers and fathers to have access to work and income. The sector has been in crisis for many years. Under the stewardship of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, there has been welcome investment in recent times which has helped to reduce the costs to parents...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha."

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (8 Feb 2023)

Peadar Tóibín: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 to make specific provision for minimum sentences for certain assault offences; and to provide for related matters. I am delighted to table the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2023 on behalf of Aontú. This Bill is designed to protect Garda members and fire...