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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 623. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total amount of capital investment allocated to each of the new technological universities since they were established. [49929/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: This week we had the historic incorporation of St. Angela's, Clogherevagh, into Atlantic Technological University, ATU. This was a most special occasion for the Ursuline Sisters, who founded the college back in 1952 and who championed third level education for women in very different times such that now St. Angela's, as part of ATU, can continue to provide the highest levels of academic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulatory Bodies (9 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 305. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans by CORU to recognise athletic rehabilitation therapists in its regulation process; if not, the reason they will not be included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49103/23]

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: First, I thank the Labour Party for a most comprehensive and clearly thought out motion on the need to radically improve our home support service in order that those who avail of the service and those who provide the service can work together to ensure a much more sustainable and accessible service for all of those in our communities who need care. I am disappointed that the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (8 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 39. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what funding was allocated for school libraries in budget 2023 and budget 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48908/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Minister of State. I have had a look through his response. He tells me that, back in 2021, a new mainstream en suite classroom and special education teacher room, etc., was completed at Sooey National School. That is absolutely correct. The school got rid of its prefabs. Basically, what the Department is asking of the school is to now go back to having prefabs or modular...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: Just before that I ask the Ceann Comhairle to give me ten seconds.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: I am well aware of the case of Dan Brennan because I was in the European Parliament's Petitions Committee when Dan Brennan made his case there on several occasions. I am from Sligo so I had no political interest in him or what was happening. The Minister talks about no new evidence but he should review the old evidence. As many of the Deputies said, it is the same old line coming from the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 53. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in terms of resources to accommodate and provide related support, what plans does his Department have in place to manage the increased flow of Ukrainian refugees and other international protection applicants over the coming winter months. [48375/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: The Ceann Comhairle caught me by surprise. It is the same question again. I ask the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, what plans he has in place to manage the increased flow of Ukrainian refugees. He said that a message will go out to Ukrainian communities across Europe but I am asking what that message is. What are we now saying? Is the Minister in a position to tell us this evening or is the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: I hear what the Minister is saying about the State investing, but he and I know that takes time. It is unlikely that he will be the Minister when much of this comes on stream. It will take quite a bit of time, so what can we do in the meantime? The elastic is well stretched at this stage. The payment to people to have a Ukrainian family or one of two members of the Ukrainian community in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Emergency Accommodation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: I congratulate the Minister on the speed with which this has happened but it is a tiny amount compared to what is needed. We know that. That is why I put forward that suggestion. Perhaps I am talking more about people taking Ukrainians in their own private homes rather than people who might be letting their homes or letting an apartment. I understand we do not want to interfere with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 48. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many modular homes have been provided for refugees in 2023; and what plans his Department have to provide additional modular homes. [48376/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: I ask the Minister about his plans for the coming winter for housing refugees. What plans does he have in place regarding modular homes, in particular, and in the wider scheme of things as well? I hope he refers in his answer to the proposal around the offering of 90 days' accommodation to those who arrive here from Ukraine.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: The difficulty here is looking at the reality of the situation. The fact is that hundreds of Ukrainians are arriving here every week. The Minister has told me that 1,200 have been accommodated in modular homes in 2023. I am not minimising the effort that that takes, but I am also looking at the reality that the Government and we, as a country, face on an ongoing basis. I know it has not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: Perhaps I might say what the Minister will not. He said he is not in a position to provide an unlimited offer of accommodation. In fact, he is not in a position to offer anything right now on top of the numbers that we have here. I talk to people on the street and so does the Minister. We are all aware of what the situation is. Whatever proposal the Government comes forward with, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 68. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to ensure that the rights of children and adults with disabilities are upheld in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48372/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 70. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to deal with the crisis in children’s disability services due to lack of early intervention services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48373/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 399. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of new IDA-sponsored jobs, by county or by region, for the years 2016 to 2022, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47860/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (7 Nov 2023)

Marian Harkin: 400. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of jobs lost in IDA-sponsored jobs, by county or by region, for the years 2016 to 2022, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47861/23]