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Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Instruction to Committee (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I welcome the engagement by the Minister, and I know he engaged with Senators, particularly regarding the NDAs and the amendments that will brought forward accordingly. I welcome that. That engagement was important. The second change that is being brought in, related to the private records and ensuring that they are protected, preserved and that no harm comes to them, is obviously an...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: In 2011 the accident and emergency department at Roscommon was closed. At that time a commitment was made by Fine Gael that there would be 24-7 advanced paramedic cover because we were further away from the nearest accident and emergency department. This commitment was made. Five years ago we had 13 advanced paramedics in the Roscommon ambulance base. Today we have three. The NAS keeps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 611. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he could clarify the exact details of what the total payout of €7.6 million by the Government to a company (details supplied) since 2022 has been used for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42496/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Strategies (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 622. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 567 of 15 October 2024, whether the €3.1 million mentioned is to support the Department’s remit for the participation of children and young people in youth work, or if it is to support the Department’s remit for the participation of children and young...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 626. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children currently sponsored under the national childcare scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42927/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 627. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the annual budget of AIM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42928/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 628. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in ECCE supported by AIM; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42929/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 629. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the percentage of children in ECCE that AIM supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42930/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Reviews (22 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 656. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will publish the ECCE Review Report, given that the Dáil was informed in April that the review was complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43257/24]

Maternity Protection Bill 2024 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Deputy Sherlock is most welcome. I thank the Minister and welcome this important legislation. It is clear the Minister was very adamant this was done and passed and that we would move swiftly to do so. I commend him in this regard. This legislation has important elements. I welcome them and acknowledge all the Minister's work in this regard. Allowing the postponement of maternity leave...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to advise how much additional funding Local Link will have in 2025 compared to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41352/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (17 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will fund Local Link to allow it to extend their routes in areas where there is demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41351/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 239. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has examined the extension of illness benefit to the self-employed, given that they have no access to income support when they become ill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42239/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (17 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: 350. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to advise when successful applicants will be informed under the community centres investment fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42233/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I wish to raise the terrifying case of Najwa Alsabbagh, who is 74 years old and is trapped in northern Gaza which has been and remains under deadly bombardment. An Irish visa was granted for her to travel here back in February and eight months later she is still trapped in Gaza. I have raised this with the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach several times, and I have also raised it with the...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Apologies have been received from Deputies Patrick Costello and Seán Sherlock. Deputy Brian Leddin is substituting for Deputy Costello. On 15 October 2024, the Dáil ordered that the Supplementary Estimates for public services in respect of the following Votes be referred to this committee for consideration: Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and Vote...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will now call members according to the speaking rota circulated earlier. Deputy Coveney is first. He has five minutes and should remember that is also to allow for the Minister and Minister of State to reply.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: Perhaps. We may be lenient.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 25 - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Supplementary)
Vote 40 - Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (Supplementary) (16 Oct 2024)

Claire Kerrane: I will put on the record that representatives of Fórsa, obviously, are not here to defend themselves.