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Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 511. To ask the Minister for Health to outline in detail what new resources have been allocated to Traveller health, including resources to support implementation of the National Traveller Health Action Plan, in Budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49493/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 574. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details of the consultation process which is planned to begin on 7 November 2023 in respect of the new Tobacco Products Bill, as announced by him on 12 October 2023 at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49820/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 582. To ask the Minister for Health if he will give due consideration to ringfencing 10% of the health budget for mental health to bring the State into line with international standards, in view of the fact that the United Kingdom spends almost 15% and France over 14% in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49867/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 583. To ask the Minister for Health if he will reinstate the position of National Lead for Mental Health within the HSE to ensure oversight and improvement in mental services across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49868/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 584. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set aside funding for the provision of an independent advocacy service for children and adults dealing with mental health difficulties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49869/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 585. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set aside dedicated funding to secure multi-annual funding for the support of the community and voluntary sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49870/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 586. To ask the Minister for Health if he will set aside funding to address the impact of and prevailing mental crisis arising from COVID; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49871/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 587. To ask the Minister for Health what steps he has taken to date/will take to improve mental health services for priority groups such as individuals in ethnic minority communities, the Traveller Community, people in prison and LGBTI communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49872/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 588. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the steps that he will take to address the growing numbers on waiting lists within the CAMHS services, considering that there was an almost 60% increase in waiting list numbers between 2020-2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49873/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 589. To ask the Minister for Health to ensure that additional resources are put in place to facilitate the changes that will be brought about by the upcoming reform of the Mental Health Act 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49874/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 590. To ask the Minister for Health to give due consideration to set aside dedicated funding for National Clinical Programmes in relation to Women’s Mental Health, Eating Disorders, and Dual Diagnosis (self-harm/suicide and homelessness). [49875/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 262. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to arrange for jobseeker’s allowance to be restored to a person (details supplied) who is currently unemployed, has applied for carer’s allowance and as a result the jobseeker’s allowance was immediately removed, even though 4.5 months later no decision has been made on their carer’s allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 36. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the measures in budget 2024 to support childcare facilities and crèches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48539/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 59. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the reductions in pre-primary childcare fees for parents and guardians as proposed in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48538/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 366. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the final public consultation on the Blackpool flood relief scheme will take place; what format it will take, particularly in light of recent flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47942/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 390. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will take the necessary steps to ensure that the employment permit process and the employment visa process are streamlined under the jurisdiction of one Government Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47630/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 425. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what funding and supports are available to women entrepreneurs looking to start agricultural businesses or agrifood enterprises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48840/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 468. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) that completed a Stage 2B submission on 2 June 2023 to the building unit of her Department under the additional accommodation scheme, may be permitted proceed to tender for this project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47597/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 565. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department is engaging with stakeholders (details supplied) with regard to the establishment of a nationwide teacher transfer system for post primary teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48785/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Nov 2023)

Colm Burke: 556. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an appeal (details supplied) submitted to the School Transport Appeals Board will be processed and a decision reached, in view that it has been over seven weeks since the appeal was submitted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48676/23]