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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is up to eight years this Christmas when Crossmolina had its devastating flooding. The residents still do not know the status or the timeline of their flood relief scheme. This uncertainty is causing a great deal of distress. The unfortunate delay surrounding this project is causing immense frustration and anxiety to the Crossmolina community. Consultants retained by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the current application related to infrastructure, SET facilities, or provisions at a school (details supplied); the future plans that have been derived from these assessments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46124/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46345/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 307. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a breakdown of the funding provided to the organisations (details supplied) from 2013 to 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46130/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 344. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when Mayo County Council will receive the Framework Document to enable it to submit the bids request for the rural water programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46637/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 474. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if children who require speech and language therapy in County Mayo are being referred to private practices; if not, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46305/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 475. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the wait time for speech and language therapy in County Mayo, for those waiting longer than, 3-6-9-12-24 and 36 months, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46306/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2024 (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 497. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarity on the decision in budget 2024 regarding funding for new treatments; how this aligns with Government commitment to healthcare advancements and the well-being of its citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46071/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 498. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification in relation to the ground-breaking treatments, such as Sotatercept, which show potential in revolutionising the care for conditions like pulmonary hypertension; if this drug will be funded through budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46072/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 566. To ask the Minister for Health for a breakdown on waiting lists (details supplied) for County Mayo, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46487/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the SUSI grant will be amended to cover part-time students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45527/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I acknowledge the efforts of the Minister, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, in delivering for further and higher education in the budget. I have received several questions on the availability of supports for part-time students who cannot access SUSI grants. It is crucial to address this to ensure inclusivity, accessibility and equal educational chances for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: It is very positive to hear of this additional part-time fee-support scheme, which will be an enormous boost for those who wish to enter part-time education while juggling work and family commitments. These additional grants will help with the expenses of textbooks, course supplies and other academic resources which play a crucial role. It is important that the Minister is backing part-time...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Costs (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: In his opening response, the Minister spoke about broadening the access to education for families who may be impacted by poverty, etc. This is a very worthwhile scheme. Broadening the support to part-time learners underscores the importance of continuous education. It is crucial that we continue to nurture our flexible workforce which is vital for our economic advancement and also for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Facilities (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I concur with other Members on the real need for increased sporting facilities within each of our constituencies. I thank the Minister of State for visiting Castlebar recently to launch a report on the importance of sport within the county town. We have seen the success of the Lough Lannagh project with a new swimming pool, adjacent tennis clubs, walkways and so on. Collaboration with the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the impacts of stock displacement within the tourism sector, with 30,000 beds now under contract to the Department Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, of which 25,000 are hotel beds; if she will consider a business support scheme in regional areas with the highest occupancy; and...

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to welcome our guests back to the Committee of Public Accounts. They are very welcome. It is safe to say that we all want to see this hospital being built as quickly as possible. We are dealing with children who need better healthcare and certainly better outcomes. This hospital will be revolutionary in terms of access to the future healthcare they all require. I will...

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Ms Hardiman for that. CHI will take over following the end of the building phase and the technical commissioning. How long will the commissioning programme take?

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Sure.

Public Accounts Committee: Children’s Health Ireland and National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: Discussion (19 Oct 2023)

Alan Dillon: Will it be until the end of April 2025?