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Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: For clarity, the Minister said 1% of the people who are on that register have registered a no-contact preference.

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: In the same way that a parent could do.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. A related issue is the status of the proposed natural heritage areas. There are 632 proposed natural heritage areas, including Garrylucas Bog near Kinsale about which I have spoken to the Minister of State before. The status of the proposed natural heritage area does not provide the same level of protection as an actual natural heritage...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: 124. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a dedicated conservation management plan has been put in place for the Lough Hyne marine nature reserve. [11737/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: Lough Hyne is an incredible natural area in west Cork. It was designated as Ireland's first marine natural reserve in 1981. However, it is unclear what resources are in place to protect and enhance this invaluable marine sea lough. I ask the Minister of State to outline the status of the site's conservation management plan and the systems to implement that plan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State. As he will be aware, Lough Hyne is a natural site of incredible beauty with distinct ecological significance. As a marine sea lough, it sustains rich biodiversity. It needs to be protected. Although the Department and the NPWS have a conservation plan in place for Lough Hyne nature reserve, there is no visible evidence of on-the-ground measures or personnel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to increase transport accessibility in public transport in rural areas. [11734/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to install new bus shelters in south-west areas of County Cork. [11735/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: 155. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps that he is taking to assist local authorities taking over housing estates and developments from private developers when these estates and developments need additional infrastructure investment for issues such as lighting, roads and wastewater infrastructure. [11736/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: 263. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the progress in addressing action 60 of the Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 (details supplied). [8664/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Minister of State for coming in today. We are a very dedicated committee and we are working to try to make a difference. We often hear of committees formed and reports published and all of these things in regard to disability. So often the rhetoric is about support, progress, numbers and funding but then there is the reality of disability services in Ireland and the reports...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: Yes, it is very reassuring. As a follow-up question, are there plans to open more of those classes on the basis of the obvious need that exists in many areas? One of things I see a lot is that the transitions between the various educational stages being a major issue. In that context, I welcome the increase in number of special classes in primary schools and give credit to the Minister of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: If 50% of those who seek a review subsequently get SNAs, it shows that an overly restrictive approach is being taken by the Department. When so much time is tied up with trying to get both SNAs and special classes, it takes away from the time spent with students. I hear from principals that this is the cause of major pressure. We need to look at the system because if 50% of appeals are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (3 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I will get in touch with the Minister of State about specific areas, that is for sure. I have one last final comment. The Minister of State referred to the right to education and that it is not necessarily based on locality. This is a really problematic approach from the Department because it should not be a postcode lottery. We have had people in before the committee who have said that...

Institutional Burials Bill 2022: Second Stage (2 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I want to acknowledge that today will be another difficult day for the survivors of mother and baby homes and other institutional systems. This is an extremely sensitive topic, which unfortunately is compounded by the timing of this session on the same day the Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth will discuss the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022. Chrissie...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: In recent weeks a school in west Cork has told its early intervention classes to close. After a local campaign this decision was rightly reversed, which is welcome news. However, it is still of huge concern that the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, plans to phase out early intervention classes nationwide in favour of the access and inclusion model. Needless to say, that would...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (2 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I appreciate that more resources overall are being put into special education but unless that results in support on the ground, they are meaningless. The larger point remains that decisions are being made by the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, on behalf of schools and not with them. We all know staff and parents are the experts on local conditions and the needs of children and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (2 Mar 2022)

Holly Cairns: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for facilitating the discussion of this important local issue, which is also relevant for schools across the country. The news last night that the early intervention class in Kilbrittain National School will not close is very welcome. I cannot emphasise that enough. It is down to the dedicated parents and staff who understand the value of early...