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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. The information that I have outlined shows that a decision to relocate was taken after a period of consultation and consideration by the management committee of Donegal Education Support Centre. The Department of Education, following detailed engagement, was satisfied from a governance and funding perspective that it could support the decision to relocate. I will say...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I welcome all our visitors, wherever they come from. We are delighted they are here and can listen to our discussion, even if right now they have to leave. I thank the Senators for outlining their position on the financial situation of the Sacred Heart Junior National School in Killinarden. I take this matter on behalf of the Department of Education. The Department has been made aware...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senators. Of course, I cannot comment on the response from the Department of Education but as a TD in this House I fully understand what both Senators are saying to me and the awful shock it was for parents and families. I thank the Senators for giving me the opportunity to outline the situation with regard to the financial situation at the Sacred Heart Junior National School in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: On behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, Deputy Butler, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. The Minister of State is very familiar with the work of Save Our Sons and Daughters, SOSAD, which makes a significant contribution to counselling service provision in north-east Leinster and the midlands. It is important that is acknowledged....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I cannot comment on promises that were made. I am just here answering questions today. The Senator is aware that grant aid agreements with NGOs must be compliant with necessary spending and governance codes as evidenced by audited accounts and other information such as the details of the organisation's board of directors. My time to respond is short, but the Minister of State, Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 515. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to clarify a matter regarding work permits (details supplied). [10878/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 516. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the timeframe for the processing of work permit applications for non-critical skills occupations. [10879/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 618. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 66 of 6 November 2024, if an application by a group (details supplied) for school transport will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11270/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 828. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on an extension of the tenant-in-situ scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10876/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 751. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeline for the rollout of free hormone replacement therapy for women, as announced in Budget 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9640/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (4 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 752. To ask the Minister for Health if the discontinuation of the Heartwatch scheme will be reviewed as soon as possible (details supplied). [9641/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (27 Feb 2025)

Marian Harkin: 209. To ask the Minister for Finance if urgent consideration will be given to the re-opening of the office of the Revenue Commissioners, Cranmore, Sligo (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8738/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Offices (27 Feb 2025)

Marian Harkin: 303. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8739/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (18 Feb 2025)

Marian Harkin: 331. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider making cardiac pulmonary resuscitation a compulsory subject in secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5694/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (22 Jan 2025)

Marian Harkin: 634. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an issue with regard to sick leave will be reviewed (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1707/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Jan 2025)

Marian Harkin: 1118. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1252 of 9 September 2024, if a further update will be provided on the matter (details supplied). [1890/25]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Marian Harkin: Along with others, I mark this historic day, as the House has elected the first woman Ceann Comhairle. She follows in the footsteps of Cathal Brugha, our first Ceann Comhairle, who was elected on 21 January 1919, just over 105 years ago. I was very pleased to nominate Verona for the role of Ceann Comhairle, as I was to nominate Catherine Connolly as Leas-Cheann Comhairle five years ago,...

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Marian Harkin: Thank you, Deputy. We will hear from the Rural Independent Group.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister.

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (6 Nov 2024)

Marian Harkin: I call Deputy Collins.