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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.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address a shortage of school places in the Cork south-west area. [22802/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to establish additional special schools in County Cork. [22801/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Social Media (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 127. To ask the Taoiseach the percentage of social media posts made on each of his Departmental social media accounts or the social media accounts of public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit that were exclusively in Irish between 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023, inclusive; and the percentage of same that feature bilingual translations. [23038/23]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Equality Issues (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 128. To ask the Taoiseach how his Department and public bodies and agencies that operate under his remit meet their obligations for reasonable accommodation under the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015. [23056/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 May 2023)

Holly Cairns: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he is taking to facilitate the evacuation of Irish residents from Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22743/23]