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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 195. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if exit interviews are conducted with therapists leaving CDNTs; if the information from these interviews is anonymously collated; if so, the primary reasons individuals cite for leaving CDNTs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23317/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 204. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his response to the finding of a report (details supplied) concerning children’s disability services that “families feel they are deliberately held in the dark with 45% believing poor communication is an obstacle to service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23606/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Development Plan (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 217. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on all current National Development Plan 2021-2030 projects under his Department being progressed in Cork South West, including the current status of each project and the planned completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23310/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 218. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that heel-prick screening includes testing for spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23311/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 219. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the HSE proposals to limit homebirth services for women and pregnant people living within 30 minutes of a maternity hospital. [23312/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the date he is working towards for the second-stage discussion of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022. [23313/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to ensure that workers in Section 39 (Health Act 2004) organisations receive the same annual leave entitlements as workers in Section 38 organisations. [23315/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 222. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify when free GP care for under seven-year-olds will come into effect. [23318/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Development Plan (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on all current National Development Plan 2021-2030 projects under his Department being progressed in Cork South West, including the current status of each project and the planned completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23309/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: National Development Plan (17 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 263. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an update on all current National Development Plan 2021-2030 projects under her Department being progressed in Cork South West, including the current status of each project and the planned completion date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23322/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 8. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to address systematic sexual harassment and assaults in the Defence Forces. [19971/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: I too will raise the report into bullying and sexual harassment in the Defence Forces. The report was damning and deeply disturbing and found that the armed forces "barely tolerates women" and that there was "a discernible pattern of rape and sexual assault". Moreover, it was a complete vindication of the Women of Honour group and all who were brave enough to speak up. What guarantees do...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: I know we all unequivocally condemn the abuses described in that report. It revealed a toxic environment which is unsafe for both women and men. The extreme malpractices were systematic and facilitated by senior offices, while predators acted with impunity. The report found "the Defence Forces is unable (or unwilling) to make the changes that are needed". The Tánaiste mentioned the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: I cannot speak for the Women of Honour, but I suspect it is not anything personal. I think it is just a view the group has, because it wants an independent review done of this and does not want any institutional aversion to change or to calling out what has been systematic. The systems involved include oversight of the whole Defence Forces. I do not think the group is coming from the place...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: However, the oversight body is not the only part of the Government's response about which the Women of Honour group has raised concerns, both publicly and with me directly. The group has expressed its disappointment that the Tánaiste and the Department are seeking to design draft terms of reference without any consultations with it and the group feels the Government seeks to railroad...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 3. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to address staffing shortages in the Defence Forces. [19970/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: Yesterday, the Taoiseach said something extraordinary. He said he did not believe there are enough gardaí on the streets in Dublin to protect asylum seekers living in tents. This was an astonishing statement for a number of reasons. First, it was incredibly cynical. It is not the job or duty of gardaí to ensure that people who come to this country seeking safety and support have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: I am not asking for an update on Garda figures.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: I am asking about the Government giving responsibility to them to look after asylum seekers living in tents on the streets.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: It should not be up to them to ensure people are safe in tents.