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Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: The well-being framework is a positive initiative from the Government, bringing focus on overall quality of life, community connections, equality and mental health, for example. While the initial report was published in recent months, I am asking for a progress report on the overall framework. How would this overall framework reflect on the very worrying situation on accessing education...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (1 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department on the development of the well-being framework. [57353/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (1 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the measures being considered in relation to current difficulties of those in need of homecare packages; the engagement he has had to date with the relevant stakeholders on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59484/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the implementation of the new public health model; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59485/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his engagement with third level educational institutes and the various stakeholders to resolve accommodation issues currently experienced by students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58652/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: The availability and cost of accommodation is a huge burden for students. I am not sure if the Minister has had the opportunity to engage directly with colleges or different stakeholders and property owners on the issue. I ask the Minister to outline what action is being taken to reduce that stress and burden on students and their families.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview. While some colleges do provide accommodation, others do not. Is the Minister focused on all colleges, or just on those already providing accommodation? There are places where we need to make a start. There are many private property owners involved, whether they are large apartment block owners or individuals who let houses. Has the Minister had...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: One of the big issues that students who can get accommodation face is the payment of rent in one big lump sum, either at the start of the year or twice or three times during the year. They are looking at paying at least of a third or a quarter of it in one go. We are now moving towards the end of the first term and that massive demand for money is reaching many households around the country...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I acknowledge the improvements that have been made in the SUSI grant. As the Minister mentioned, the non-adjacent rate is very significant for people around mid-Cork from Enniskean and Newcestown up around to Macroom and Millstreet and right across the top of the Boggeraghs as far as Millstreet, who would now be eligible for the higher rate of grant. The cost of rental accommodation for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: It is very important that any new funding scheme is going to support lifelong learning and that people who want to return to study later in life and who may have previously gained a qualification would not be excluded. They are excluded under the current model where applicants have to show progression. It is very important that a lifelong learning opportunity would be available with any...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the current review of the student grant scheme; when he expects the final report and the timeframe to implement recommendations therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58651/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Third Level Education (30 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: While improvements have, to some extent, been made to the SUSI grant scheme, the scale of the grant is still well out of step with the financial burden that students experience, concerning accommodation or the cost of living, for example. We are some five years on from the Cassells report. Will the Minister outline the up-to-date position regarding that review and on having a new and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: I thank the Minister for the overview of the scheme. The costs associated with medication and so on are acknowledged by the State with the long-term illness scheme and the yellow book. This is another big restriction on people and it is not at all being acknowledged. I appreciate the point on the supplement and it being on a case-by-case basis but we know people who have epilepsy are put...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: To return to my original question, is there an opportunity for a review so this could be teased out further because there is a very real need for that? The Minister should not worry about setting a precedent. That has already been done with the long-term illness scheme and the yellow book. People who have epilepsy are already have their condition acknowledged irrespective of income purely...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 8. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to providing free travel passes to persons with epilepsy who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57991/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: There are up to 40,000 people around the country affected by epilepsy each day. If we leave aside briefly the medical impacts of it, one of the restrictions on people with epilepsy is that they are not allowed to drive. Their licence is restricted. As the Minister can imagine, that is a huge impediment on people in ordinary, everyday life, whether they are going to or from work, going...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Energy Prices (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 62. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the consideration she has given to an urgent review of the current electricity allowance under the household benefits package given the current rising energy costs; the engagement she has had with the Minister for Finance on carrying out a review of the current payment under the package in view of rising inflation; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 167. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taken to clear and progress the current ongoing backlog of naturalisation applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57992/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

Aindrias Moynihan: 191. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community gardaí in Ballincollig station as of 31 October 2021; the number in the Macroom Garda district on the same date; the equivalent figures for both on 31 October 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57737/21]