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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (18 Apr 2023)

Gino Kenny: 237. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the upcoming statutory inquiry into gender-based violence, bullying and harassment in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16602/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (18 Apr 2023)

Gino Kenny: 1256. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if applied behaviour analysis is in use in the health service for people with autism; and if so, how widespread the practice is. [17515/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Apr 2023)

Gino Kenny: 1384. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the vacant position of public health nurse in the Newcastle area has not been filled for some time, which is impacting significantly on the population in that area, including the lack of check-ups for new-born babies; when this position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16487/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: The Government recently announced that a consultative forum will be set up to address Ireland's broader foreign policy. Nobody is afraid of debate and discussion but what many people are afraid of is the erosion of Ireland's neutrality. The Tánaiste may argue to the contrary but all of the soundings in recent times, particularly around the triple lock mechanism, as well as on Ireland's...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I never said that.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: No, the actions of the Government say it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: This question concerns PhD researchers from non-EEA countries. There is a national review of State supports for PhD researchers generally taking place and last week hundreds of these researchers were outside Leinster House to highlight the issues they face with their work.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: It is a tricky one for me as well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: As I said, hundreds of PhD researchers were outside Leinster House last week to highlight the issue of their pay and conditions. There are over 10,500 such researchers and their hourly rate is below the minimum wage at present. It is difficult to survive on that. I think the stipend is €19,000 at the moment and researchers are calling for more than that due to the cost-of-living...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Minister. I think we all agree the composition of PhD researchers as a group is quite disparate and that it is important they are kept in this country. They are educators, ultimately, and should not have to struggle with their everyday needs. I hope the review leads to an increase in the stipend. When will the review be published? The researchers are eager to hear what will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I am sorry about that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I am sorry about that. I will address that later on.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: My question to the Minister is about what his Department is doing to inform all public bodies of their immediate obligations under the UNCRPD to prioritise disabled persons' organisations, DPOs, in all consultations affecting disabled people.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. The UNCRPD was ratified about five years ago in this Parliament, and I am sure the Minister agrees it is a very good convention. It is rights-based and it has living with a disability at the heart of it. We must continue the dialogue with that group of people and the groups advocating on their behalf. It is very important they have a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I again thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply. I want to get his thoughts on the ratification of the optional protocol. When the UNCRPD was ratified some years ago, this was omitted, which I think was a big mistake. Many groups, including those advocating for people with a disability, have said its omission by the Government was a big mistake. Does the Minister have plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (30 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the national review of State supports for PhD researchers; if he will commit to continuing the examination of the working status of PhD researchers, including consultation with all stakeholders and an examination of international comparators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15757/23]

Education and the School Building Programme: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I too commend the Labour Party on its very timely motion. Many schools across the State will be disappointed and anxious at this time because of the delay over construction. One particular school in my constituency is the Holy Family Community School in Rathcoole. It was built in the 1980s for 500 pupils and now has 1,000 pupils. Rathcoole is a burgeoning area that has seen massive growth...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Over the next few months, many people will find themselves in a situation they never thought they would be in, namely potentially being homeless. It is not their choice; rather, it is the choice of this Administration. I am sure I speak for everybody when I say I hope that scenario does not happen and that families or individuals who cannot even get emergency accommodation will not have to...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Cabinet Committees (29 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [11610/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rights of People with Disabilities (29 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 62. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment given that Ireland ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities five years ago, his plans for providing that disabled persons organisations, DPOs, are prioritised in consultations and monitoring regarding the sustainable development goals, as advised by the UN Committee Committee on the Rights of...