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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 241. To ask the Minister for Health the services currently available to those diagnosed with Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder; the way families can access these services within their communities following a diagnosis; if he will provide an update on discussions between the HSE and his Department to improve access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62368/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 257. To ask the Minister for Health when the special Covid pandemic bonus will be paid to healthcare staff who worked for private companies on the front line during the Covid pandemic given the length of time that has passed since the announcement and the valuable work that these staff carried out in the private sector during the pandemic. [62432/22]

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Housing was a real test for this Government and almost three years from the general election, it has failed and failed spectacularly. Its inability and continued failures are so bad that they are undermining our health and education systems and are undermining our businesses, while pushing another generation to emigrate. Affordability has gone through the roof. Today a three-bedroom house...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Missions (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current schedule for trade missions for 2023; if any adjustments will occur given the ongoing fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62127/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 114. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of persons employed within IDA and Enterprise Ireland-backed companies in counties Longford and Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62126/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the continued lack of insurance providers for community groups; if consideration has been given to the State providing cover in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62140/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 331. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence whether the Defence Forces Colour Vision Working Group established to review the colour vision requirements for joining the Defence Forces has completed its review; if a report has been presented to the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62139/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 466. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the areas of counties Westmeath and Longford that are currently undergoing works or that are being examined as suitable refugee or IPAS accommodation. [62317/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Flexible Work Practices (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 478. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff who have applied to work from home on a part-time or permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62141/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision can be expected on an application by a person (details supplied) for citizenship. [62156/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 527. To ask the Minister for Health when an appointment will issue to a person (details supplied). [62157/22]

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (7 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: We have a number of opportunities here, which could not be any clearer. We have an opportunity to guarantee that we as legislators do all in our power to ensure that the cervical cancer scandal is never repeated; to introduce and provide true accountability and real transparency; and to give the 750,000 women who will have smear tests this year confidence that their needs, concerns and, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (7 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting time by centre for NCT services; the steps he has taken to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61397/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of extra school transport places that have been provided since the initial allocation in September 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61396/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (7 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 84. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will provide an update on the waiting times for those applying for the exceptional needs payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61395/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (7 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 186. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of public libraries that have reduced the floor space allocated to the display of books in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61394/22]

Building Defects: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: Today, I have again been speaking to residents from The Oaks in County Westmeath and I commend their perseverance, doggedness and determination to see this through. In 2010, the 32 homes had their insurance cancelled due to identified fire and construction defects. A recent minor but problematic flood damaged walls, floors and furniture and none of it was insured. I am told that The Oaks...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Meetings (6 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 227. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when meetings will resume between his Department and FACE Ireland which previously occurred every quarter. [60469/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (6 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 228. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the inspector’s report into (details supplied), its finances and structures which found amongst other discrepancies that funding was not ring-fenced for its intended purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60470/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (6 Dec 2022)

Sorca Clarke: 229. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has engaged with (details supplied) following the publication of the report by the inspector on behalf of the charity's regulator; if he is satisfied that the correct processes, procedures and financial plans are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60471/22]