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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (25 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Department of Health and the HSE commenced the Strategic Review of General Practice last year and the review is currently underway. With input from key stakeholders, the review is examining a range of issues affecting general practice including GP training, GP capacity, Out of Hours services reform, the eHealth Agenda, and the financial support model for general practice. The Review will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Apr 2024)

Peadar Tóibín: 332. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an outstanding Covid pandemic payment yet to be issued (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18609/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (25 Apr 2024)

Róisín Shortall: ...he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) by a concerned parent of a child in Dublin 11; the steps he is taking to address the issues raised by the parent; if he will examine this particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18623/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (25 Apr 2024)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...officials from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the decision of private student accommodation providers to move to 51-week leases. Officials from both Departments are examining a number of potential legislative amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004-2022, which will require Government approval. Student specific accommodation is within the remit of...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Browne: Petition No. P00049/23 seeks the introduction of extra time as a reasonable accommodation for dyslexic students in State examinations - junior cycle and leaving certificate. The petitioner is Ms Rosie Bissett on behalf of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland. A lot of work has gone into this as well, and we know we are working to a tight timeframe. The recommendations are that the...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: The Future of Local Democracy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Apr 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

...councillors across the chamber, officials and council staff has always been a positive experience for me. We will not agree on everything, but I do not feel like my gender is a factor in that. I am asking this committee to examine the company culture of other local authorities and to survey other sitting and former women councillors and ask them what their experience has been like. I...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Marian Harkin: ...and such issues can be complex, but for as long as I can remember, the European Commission has spoken about simplifying the various administrative procedures. Now that the Commission is re-examining the matter, I ask the Minister to make every effort to ensure that, this time, there is a reduction in the bureaucratic burden. I will return to the issue of weather-related supports....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Apr 2024)

Thomas Pringle: ...instruct the Department to use the up-to-date science when operating this scheme so that homeowners can get a result they can have faith in and have their homes repaired so they do not need to be examined again?

Support for Carers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Emer Higgins: ...the implementation of the interRAI family carer needs assessment across various care groups, including carers of people with dementia, older people, physical and sensory disability, intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. The pilot, which was carried out with family carers, examined the role of the family carer, how caring affects carers and how much care they can...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (24 Apr 2024)

Colm Burke: ...in the Department of Health are engaging with the HSE diabetes clinical team in consideration of the future development of diabetes related services. As part of this work, the HSE is conducting an examination of diabetes staffing levels across the country. This will help to identify and address gaps in diabetes services. In addition, budget 2023 provided funding for the commencement of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Apr 2024)

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...for the core funding model must supply a full chartered set of accounts. That means these providers must spend 80% of their time on administration as opposed to with the children. The Department of children should examine this requirement to see how best it can support providers going forward, particularly small operators.

Seanad: Smartphone and Social Media Use: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Mary Seery Kearney: ...Investigations have commenced. I agree that we have set a lot of things in motion. However, they are not the only solution. I worry about sleep deprivation, anxiety and mental health issues. When we consider and examine such issues, we see that they are not the only answer. The Minister for Education facilitated a meeting and when she asked a question about age verification she got no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Danny Healy-Rae: ...we treat our animals naturally. Farmers are facing considerable uncertainty over the regulations. I got a call half an hour ago. The farmer’s elderly mother was inside the house when some inspector came and examined the tractor and everything else that was in the yard. The tractor had not even been used for a long time – it was there since times gone by – but now...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Tribunals of Inquiry (24 Apr 2024)

Micheál Martin: The Government recently approved the Terms of Reference for a Tribunal of Inquiry, pursuant to the provisions of the Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Act, 1921 (as amended). The Tribunal will examine the effectiveness of the complaints processes in the Defence Forces concerning workplace issues relating to discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and the use...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Apr 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...operator to reduce or withdraw services on a commercial route. In circumstances where a commercial operator ceases operating a specific route, such as Aircoach route 706/706X, the NTA undertakes an examination to determine whether, with the discontinuation of the commercial service, it is necessary for a replacement PSO service to be introduced to ensure no loss of connectivity to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (24 Apr 2024)

Thomas Byrne: ...(ETBs) and schools may only apply for funding jointly with sports clubs or organisations. The latest round of the SCEP (2023) closed for applications on Friday 8 September, 2023. A preliminary examination of the submitted applications demonstrates that the Programme has again generated a very large number of applications. The total number of 3,210 applications exceeds the record...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (24 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: ...January 2023. It was confirmed that medical laboratory scientists were performing the same duties as biochemists. This long-standing matter has now been resolved through the Labour Court, which examined all relevant issues including the review of the grades involved. The Labour Court determination was explicit that the claim relating to pay parity was effective from 1 January 2024. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: The Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) provides dental care, free of charge, to medical card holders aged 16 and over. Services available annually and on demand include an examination including preventative elements, two fillings, extractions, and a scale and polish. More complex care, such as dentures, additional fillings and a broader range of treatments for patients with additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (24 Apr 2024)

Stephen Donnelly: ...all service users are provided with regulated care. Work is ongoing within the Department across four broad areas to progress this commitment: (i) Regulation of home support providers; (ii) the examination of future funding options for home support services; (iii) working with the HSE to develop a reformed model of service delivery for home support; (iv) implementation of the...