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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Relating to the Provision of Dentistry Services: Discussion (1 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: This is my last question, Chairman. Sepsis is an issue that has affected the health system generally throughout the country. I recall asking a question of a medical professional approximately five or six years ago, to be told it would be rare in this country now. I remember my reply at the time was to ask how many cases there are in the course of a year. The answer was three or four....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Challenges Relating to the Provision of Dentistry Services: Discussion (1 May 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: To what extent has the Taoiseach gleaned the conclusion that current measures taken against the Russian invasion of a fellow nation have been effective so far? Are they sufficiently progressive to ensure or bring about a change of mind in respect of the attitude of the Russians? Was there a general consensus that there needed to be a change in emphasis or a different approach in order to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 1. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to Paris. [10816/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent conversation with President Zelenskyy. [16766/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: I do not have the relevant sheet in front of me. I have all the other sheets.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which Tusla can intervene in all situations where concerns have been raised regarding the health and welfare of a child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19211/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which children’s welfare and wellbeing is protected by Tusla in all situations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19210/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if every effort can be made to facilitate a school place in the desired school of a child (details supplied); if all efforts can be made to ensure a school place in the required school, with there being a very high demand for places for siblings in this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19285/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 527. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19378/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 597. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the timeline for full reimplementation of services provided by the Kildare network disability team, with particular reference to the urgent provision of occupational therapy, speech therapy, clinical psychology and social worker services; the positions in this team currently vacant and yet to be filled; the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 598. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average waiting time for occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychology support and social worker services for children in CH07; the plans in hand to address the current wait times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19473/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 600. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of positions waiting to be filled, including appropriate cover for maternity leave, in the fields of occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and psychology in the CH07 area; when it is anticipated that all available positions will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 599. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the average age of early intervention for children in the CH07 area for vital supports and assessments including assessments for autism and ADHD; the extent to which this wait time has fluctuated in the past seven years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 601. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which Tusla can intervene in all situations where concerns have been raised regarding the health and welfare of a child; the extent to which he is satisfied that Tusla has the powers to intervene where the welfare of a child has been brought to Tusla's attention in all circumstances without...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 602. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department continue to offer assistance to children and families fleeing from the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19477/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 603. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of children currently in foster care; the extent to which this number has fluctuated in the past seven years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19478/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Undefined (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 604. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the needs of children who are refugees, are in the Traveller community or have special issues, and who, if they are not attended to, may not be in a position to take their rightful place in society in the future; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 605. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he continues to promote integration in all circumstances throughout Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19481/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (30 Apr 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 606. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he proposes to take to address any or all inequalities affecting children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19482/24]