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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 263. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of tax that was raised in 2020 and 2021 by the 3% levy on self-employed income above €100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51100/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 264. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason that the 3% levy on income above €100,000 is limited to those who are self-employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51101/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 360. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which companies seeking to provide fit-for-purpose accommodation units for disabled and elderly communities can receive departmental approval in order to be engaged by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51932/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 654. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if any further official events will take place to commemorate the centenary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51513/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 656. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who are at present unavailable for work due to sick leave, suspension and secondment. [51561/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 836. To ask the Minister for Health the reason counselling psychologists have been favoured over educational psychologists for funding even though both trained and are qualified for work in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51928/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for coming in and for their opening statements. I found them very helpful. I will start by asking Mr. McGorman a question. I am conscious that society keeps expanding the role and responsibilities it expects teachers and schools to perform. Assuming that there is not an issue in respect of resources and taking into account that teachers, in fairness, are not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Is the primary function of teachers and schools to identify children who have issues and refer them on to the services we want to have in place? I put that question to Mr. Crone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I know but what about when it comes to the assessment and interaction with mental health issues in children?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: So schools can identify.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Do special schools have a greater responsibility to engage and appraise children who have mental health issues?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Obviously the quantification of the issue and how widespread mental health issues are within schools is very important. Mr. Petrie referred to the PAWS report. Has other qualitative and quantitative research been done which indicates the extent of mental health issues within schools?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Mr. Curtin mentioned the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns and school closures in his opening statement. Have they had a significant impact on the mental health of students?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: Finally, I am conscious that Mr. McDonald mentioned that professional learning networks for mental health would be an avenue that society should pursue. How would they operate?

Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I commend the Minister on bringing this important and interesting legislation before the House. It contains a variety of measures that will be particularly helpful to those unfortunate enough to find themselves victims of crime. If we look at Part 2 of this Bill, I believe it introduces a measure I had sought previously that will impose a tougher sentence on those found guilty of conspiracy...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mother and Baby Homes (13 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 107. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the commitment to excavate the burial site at Tuam; when the director for authorised intervention will be appointed; the support that will be provided to the director in ensuring that excavation works can commence on the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50738/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (13 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 360. To ask the Minister for Health the services and beds that are available in the State for children and adults suffering from anorexia nervosa. [50794/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (12 Oct 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: 49. To ask the Minister for Finance the rationale behind limiting the business energy support scheme to those businesses that fall under Case I income category given that Case II Income businesses pay tax as well and have incurred a rise in energy costs too. [50705/22]