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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I acknowledge there are more training places but, as he correctly pointed out, it will take time for them to work through. The one thing we need to do better on is the retention of those who are coming out of courses. I have outlined to the Taoiseach about directly employing GPs, which the Tánaiste said he is in favour of. It was a key part of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I raise the problem people around the State have in accessing a GP or getting a GP to take them on. It is even more difficult for people who do not have a medical card. It is a huge problem. There is a shortage of locum doctors, which leads to problems for some GPs trying to take holidays or leave. The emergency departments of hospitals are clogged up with people who should be seen in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I thank all of the witnesses for coming in. Child homelessness is going to have life-long effects, unfortunately, for those children. At the other end, elderly homelessness is also an issue of huge concern. We can see it around us. I wish to refer to the midlands homeless action plan and ask some specific questions of the representatives of Westmeath County Council. I live in Laois and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: For clarity, would a number of families share a kitchen but have separate bedrooms?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: Is the building privately owned?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: That is okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I am sorry for cutting the witness short. Will she move on to the other answers because I want to try to get to them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I thank Ms Finney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: Will Ms Finney come back with that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: Is Department approval too slow?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: There is also the question of different counties using the same plans for different household types. In other words, a three bedroom semi in Westmeath would look like one in Laois. Is that the case or are they using-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: Well, the Department told us it is doing it. That is why I am asking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: I have been raising this consistently with the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: But the council provides it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Key Challenges to Tackling Homelessness: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: Is that as a percentage of the State funding for the year?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: 889. To ask the Minister for Health the average age of children and their school class in the State when they have their first dental examination and screening under the school dental scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34347/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: 899. To ask the Minister for Health the total budget for the treatment benefit (PRSI used dental) scheme in 2024 and, separately, for 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34375/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: 900. To ask the Minister for Health the total budget for the dental treatment services scheme in 2024 and, separately, in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34376/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (24 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: 901. To ask the Minister for Health the total budget for the school dental scheme in 2024 and, separately, in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34377/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jun 2025)

Brian Stanley: 89. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection whether his Department will conduct a review of the delays relating to the awarding of disability and carer’s allowance, particularly in light of delays of up to five months that have occurred in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33295/25]