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Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to improve waiting times for speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/16]

Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: This question also relates to waiting lists. It is not a coincidence that this second question is again about people who have been waiting for treatment for long periods. What action is being taken to improve waiting times for speech and language therapy and will the Minister of State make a statement on the matter?

Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for outlining the future plans but, with respect, more could be done. The numbers waiting for first assessments have increased from 14,047 to 15,545. After the first assessment, people must wait for treatment to kick in. In that regard, we have gone from 8,326 to 8,974. Of the latter, 117 people have been waiting for over two years, which is really not...

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 27. To ask the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to improve waiting times for occupational therapy, especially for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/16]

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. As those opposite know, the waiting list is getting larger rather than smaller.

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: With respect, the Government could be doing more. Currently, 4,370 people have been waiting for more than a year for their first occupational therapy assessments. This time last year, it was 3,081. Last year's figures were awful, so the increase is worrying. Some 3,500 people aged under 18 years have been waiting for longer than a year. Cork and Kerry combined account for one quarter of...

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. As he draws up those plans with the HSE, I will be watching him. I hope that he sticks to his word. The Minister of State will agree that so many young people waiting this long for an assessment is worrying. Occupational therapy is vital for children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, spina bifida, etc. We really are at a crisis...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available for schools who wish to build a sports facilities such as all-weather and astro turf pitches or sports halls on their school grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I wish to speak on the disability aspect of yesterday's budget. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. I particularly welcome the decision to provide a medical card to all children in respect of whom a domiciliary care allowance payment is made, which was a key pledge in the Fianna Fáil manifesto this year. The €5 in social welfare payments...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: How does the Minister know?

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Did the Minister read the reports?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (11 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 16. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget which has been allocated by her Department for the effective implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act; if resources will be made available for the recruitment of the director of the decision support service to fulfil their functions in raising public awareness, promoting public confidence and supervising decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (11 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on his Department's dealings with survivors of thalidomide since 2011 following the commitment in the programme for Government that year; the status of any discussions regarding compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29428/16]

Criminal Justice (Aggravation by Prejudice) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (4 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am delighted to be able to bring this very important Bill to the House because it represents an important step forward in the pursuit of equality and justice for all of our citizens. As a constitutional republican party, Fianna Fáil has always been committed to fighting discrimination in all forms. In government, Fianna Fáil brought forward policies and legislation to advance...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to improve access to special educational supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28393/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (4 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a new model of in-school speech and language therapy will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28392/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (4 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 338. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any State contracts have been awarded to taxi companies since the formation of the Government; if so, if those awarded contracts fulfil the commitment in the programme for Government that a minimum of 10% of the fleet is wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28397/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Health Issues: Minister for Health (29 Sep 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister and his officials for being here this morning. I hope the Minister enjoyed his day in the real capital last Monday, where he was very welcome as well. I concur with Senator Kelleher on the importance of the UN convention being ratified, on which issue the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is working hard. It is imperative that we ratify that convention for...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I echo the sentiments of my party colleagues in supporting this motion and everything that defends Ireland's right to decide its own tax rates. Ireland's competitive and stable corporate tax rate is what attracts multinational companies to make their home here. Nobody can deny the investment they make in jobs on this small island and, particularly, how they did so during the hard years of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 587. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons with disabilities currently being provided with a personal assistant service through each local health office by county, in tabular form.. [23820/16]