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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policies (20 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 626. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the proposal to appoint an independent commissioner for ageing and older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8027/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (15 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: In the context of building defects, when does the Minister propose to formally include County Sligo in the defective concrete blocks grant scheme? In June 2021, I put forward an amendment to a motion to include County Sligo in that scheme and it was carried overwhelmingly in this House. Over the past two years, I have had many letters from the Minister's Department and to be fair, the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Business Supports (15 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 27. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for an update on the recently announced Fáilte Ireland business support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6999/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 324. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive a rheumatology appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7175/24]

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I have.

Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I support the amendment tabled by Deputies Ward and Daly, which requests that within 12 months of the date of commencement of this Bill, the Government would bring forward legislation to reform the Coroners Acts 1962 to 2024. The important part of the amendment is that any new legislation would have due regard to the recommendations contained in the Joint Committee on Justice report. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I ask the Taoiseach to use his influence today to get this community hospital opened.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: We now have the totally unacceptable and unbelievable situation where a new €37.6 million community hospital in Ballyshannon, with 52 long-stay beds, 20 short-stay beds, eight dementia-specific assessment beds and a day hospital service, has been ready to open its doors for several weeks now. However, because of a dispute between the HSE, SIPTU and the INMO on planned staffing levels...

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: There are about 16 minutes left. Perhaps it could be shared.

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Deputy. I asked for advice but I did not get-----

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I ask the Minister of State to adhere to Standing Orders.

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Regional Group for highlighting the crisis that is facing so many micro, small and medium-sized businesses, which everyone says are the backbone of this country. The crisis is one that threatens their very ability to remain viable or, in simple terms, to just keep their doors open. As in life, I accept that there is no certainty in business. None. However, businesses have to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 109. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide statistics in tabular form (details supplied) for the years 2015-2023 relating to vehicle registration tax transfer or residence applications received by the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7059/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide statistics in tabular form (details supplied) relating to the Revenue Commissioners' seize and release’ VRT enforcement procedure for January to December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7060/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 137. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the date for applications for the summer works scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6745/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what works are accepted under the emergency works scheme in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6746/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an application for incremental credits submitted in June and July 2023 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6990/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 238. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for the most recent figure on the number of carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, excluding those on a half-rate carer’s allowance; the number of carers who receive a reduced rate of carer’s allowance due to means, categorised by recipients aged under 66 caring for one person, aged under 66 caring for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 239. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide the most recent figure on the number of carers receiving a half-rate carer’s allowance; the number of carers who receive a reduced rate of the half-rate carer’s allowance due to means, categorised by recipients aged under 66 caring for one person, aged under 66 caring for two or more...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

Marian Harkin: 91. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills on the provision of a new school building for a school in County Leitrim (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2699/24]