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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (29 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 64. To ask the Minister for Health what steps are being taken to increase the number of GPs available in the country; if all options are being taken to recruit from abroad to fill the gap in service; how the increase in population has increased the demand for services as well; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9413/24]

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for bringing forward such important legislation and to her staff for all the work they did on this. I fully support this legislation to oblige employers to make contributions from the wages of an employee to a trade union of his or her choice if requested just as they already do with pension payments and other voluntary contributions as has been outlined by the...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: May I have a copy of the speech?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason additional payments are now required for two Chinese nationals (details supplied) who have been working in Ireland for a number of years and currently have valid work permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9619/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Attendance (28 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if supervision should be provided by the school for a child (details supplied) who arrives at school by bus at 8:50 and was told there would not be a teacher there until at least 9am; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9654/24]

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I would like to echo the words of the Ceann Comhairle in respect of Deputy Collins. It is very true and important. I thank the Minister of State for the opportunity to speak to her on the Bill and I thank Deputy Ward for tabling it. I fully support this legislation for the regulation and reform of CAMHS under the Mental Health Act 2001. I am extremely disappointed with the Government's...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am disgusted at the recent arson attacks. Attacks like these are devastating for a community to witness and they do not reflect the feelings of a community, only the hate of a handful of individuals. These individuals claim to care about the safety of a community, while, at the same time, they are burning its buildings to the ground. The only thing these people care about is spreading...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: It is completely unacceptable that St. John Ambulance sat on these recommendations for a year, knowing it did not have the cash and, ultimately, putting more children within the organisation at risk. As well as this, the board of the organisation has largely remained the same, with the exception of someone who joined just before Christmas. It seems that St. John Ambulance is not taking...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: It has been nearly a year since the publication of the damning report into St. John Ambulance, which included findings such as the following. The organisation’s structure and culture left the organisation vulnerable to grooming and sexual abuse of children within the organisational context. The hierarchical structure facilitated predatory behaviour within the organisation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the all-Ireland strategic rail review will be open for additional actions, particularly in relation to the providing of a rail connection to Donegal; if the reinstatement of the Northern Ireland Assembly provides an opportunity for additional review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8831/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 226. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why a school (details supplied) is the only school in the Donegal Gaeltacht that has not been identified for DEIS funding under the refined DEIS identification model, where the Pobal deprivation index for the catchment area is worse than the average for County Donegal as a whole; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9146/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 251. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and General Scheme of the Bill will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9143/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 513. To ask the Minister for Health when the promised mental health Bill will be brought forward for debate on Second Stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8848/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 514. To ask the Minister for Health if the promised mental health Bill will address the registration or regulation of community mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8849/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (27 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 515. To ask the Minister for Health if the promised mental health Bill will implement the recommendations contained in the independent review of the provision of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, in the State by the Inspector of Mental Health Services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8850/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (22 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps that can be taken in relation to a child (details supplied) who has been denied a school bus service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8540/24]

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on the extremely important topic of healthcare provision in rural communities. I start by welcoming the opening of the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital yesterday. This is great news for the people of south Donegal, who have suffered from a lack of healthcare services for many years. A new hospital equipped to provide professional services for...

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I express my solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemn Russia's unprovoked and devastating attack on a peaceful nation two years ago. I also acknowledge the people across Ireland who welcomed those fleeing the conflict into their communities and joined the call for a peaceful end to this horrific war. I encourage Russia and Ukraine to come to the table and seek a peace agreement to...

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: I am comparing and contrasting the European response to what is happening-----

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Thomas Pringle: -----and it is perfectly legitimate to do that.