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Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Sep 2017)

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Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (27 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister. The primary school on Sherkin Island closed last June. Children now attend school on the mainland, which means using the ferry to get there. There is no supervisor on the ferry or on the mainland once the ferry docks. The children must then walk to the school bus, which is some distance away. This poses a significant health and safety risk to the children, some of...

Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the health (transport support) Bill, the aim of which is to facilitate financial contributions to people with disabilities who are unable to access public transport? People's lives have been put on hold while they wait for news of this legislation. It would enhance their well-being if it enabled them to get out of their homes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2017: Vote 38 - Department of Health (27 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I would like to officially congratulate him on his recent wedding. I have no doubt there were many heartbroken young women around the country, and maybe some who are not so young. That may be pushing it, but it sounds good. I thank the Minister for his presentation. I have a few questions, although Deputy Kelly covered some of the questions I...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Will the Tánaiste give a specific date for the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities? The Tánaiste must excuse my cynicism, because exactly this time last year I asked for a date and we were told it would be before the end of the year. The Taoiseach has stated the Government is using a different approach to other European countries, and this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Landscape Strategy (20 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 367. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the national landscape strategy for Ireland with regard to the hiring of landscape architects by local authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39492/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (11 Sep 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 620. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37859/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Data (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 23. To ask the Taoiseach the rate of unemployment for those not at work due to an illness or a disability; and the way this compares with the European and OECD averages. [34635/17]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Disability Support Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 24. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34986/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 245. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has introduced, as committed to in the programme for Government, a provision whereby taxi companies that wish to bid for State procurement contracts must ensure that a minimum of 10% of their fleet is wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36500/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of Bus Éireann buses that are wheelchair accessible; the percentage of Dublin Bus buses that are wheelchair accessible; the percentage of Irish Rail trains that are wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36674/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1421. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of train stations that are fully wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36675/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1422. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that have been taken since he took office to improve the wheelchair accessibility of bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36676/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 1423. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the notice required by Irish Rail if a person is a wheelchair user and wishes to travel by train; his plans to reduce this notice period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36677/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 73. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way her Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34035/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34032/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 246. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34037/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 287. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34030/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress over the past 14 months by his Department to accelerate early assessment and intervention for children with special needs. [34047/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 368. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department is improving services and increasing supports for persons with disabilities during 2017. [34033/17]