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

Patrick Costello: 1408. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the current work placement system and the issue of pay for trainee midwives (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16581/23]

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

Patrick Costello: 1409. To ask the Minister for Health if he agrees that trainee midwives should be paid minimum wage for the work hours they are expected to do in a healthcare setting as part of their qualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16582/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 1442. To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for people with a rare disease to access genetic testing and then to receive a subsequent diagnosis after a referral; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16738/23]

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

Patrick Costello: 1443. To ask the Minister for Health for a breakdown in tabular form of staff numbers, rank and hours worked (full-time or part-time) at the Department of Clinical Genetics of Our Lady’s Children's Hospital Crumlin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16739/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (18 Apr 2023)

Patrick Costello: 1564. To ask the Minister for Health the reasoning for the closure of PCR testing centres; and if he will consider reopening them should health conditions require same. [17241/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost to the State of running Immigration Service Delivery, previously Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, by year, from 2013 to date, excluding the International Protection Office service delivery. [15838/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (30 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total cost to the State of creating and issuing IRP, formerly GNIB cards, by year, from 2013 to date, excluding IRP cards issued to persons granted international protection. [15839/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 90. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if temporary funding will be made available for remedial work on apartment defects to be commenced before the relevant legislation is introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15659/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when her Department will commence the tendering process for "lot 6" school works which includes a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15722/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 129. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new policy paper for Irish-medium secondary education will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15762/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will consider the building of an Irish-medium secondary school in Dublin 8, given that there are several bunscoileanna in the area but no gaelcholáistí; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15763/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: I welcome that the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has managed to reduce the fees for many people using childcare but the reality is that many families using childminders are still excluded from these supports. In my constituency, there is a mix of people who choose childminders who are excluded from these supports and people who cannot access crèche...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues: Discussion (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. I will start with what he just said about recognition. That is ultimately what foster carers want. He said in his statement that they are the backbone of alternative care. They are the backbone of child protection services. Without them, we would be lost. Ultimately, they want recognition for the work they do. This takes many forms, such...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues: Discussion (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: Yes. I am way over time so I will not risk the ire of the Chair.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues: Discussion (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: I have three.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues: Discussion (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: I have three questions and one general point. The Minister mentioned Tusla's relationship with parents and the ongoing issues there, which is a valid point. That also raises the issue of the independent advocacy for the parents of children in care. That is beyond the scope of this discussion so we can leave that for the minute. I want to underline that point but I do not expect the...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Foster Care Issues: Discussion (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: When is that pilot expected to get feedback?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of sports utility vehicles registered in total in Ireland; the number of SUVs registered annually over the past ten years; the number registered to date for 2023; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of SUVs registered per county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14685/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress and future implementation of the BusConnects F-spine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14969/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (28 Mar 2023)

Patrick Costello: 222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of installing an electronic timetable with real time arrival times at bus stops; the cost of installing a roofed shelter at bus stops that currently only have a sign; the process for applying for both for a particular bus stop; the plans to install both across the city and county over the coming year in particular at Stop...