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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I ask the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach to emphasise to the Ceann Comhairle that this is not just about Deputies being annoyed about having to hang around until 10.30 p.m.; it is the issue itself and the urgency with which it has to be heard in the House for all of the families and residents involved.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: Go raibh maith agat.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: With all due respect to An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, this is not aimed at him at all but this is very disrespectful to us. Deputy Gino Kenny and I came from a meeting in Cherry Orchard where there was a large protest by families about this urgent and distressing move, which is to take place from the hospital there to a centre in Clondalkin in the next few weeks. We came from that...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 410. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will clarify why there is currently only one part-time social worker at the children’s disability network team on Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12; if he is aware that this situation is causing a serious backlog for children with special needs requiring services; if he will clarify what the staffing...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (14 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 440. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on progress in the extraction of information on St. Gerard's home from the larger Saint Patrick's Guild file received by Tusla in 2017 following a statement in January 2021 that St Gerard's records were 'not fully processed' at that time; if he confirm if the extraction of records relating...

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

Bríd Smith: 578. To ask the Minister for Health to outline what is currently being done to address discrimination against autistic children in mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49855/23]

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

Bríd Smith: 579. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm if the current approach to launching the CAMHS hubs pilot be amended so that autistic children with a moderate to severe mental health issue will also have access on a par with their neurotypical peers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49856/23]

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

Bríd Smith: 580. To ask the Minister for Health if he will commit to the implementation of the Mental Health Commission’s 49 recommendations and take immediate action to address the discrimination against neurodivergent children and lack of service for children with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49857/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (9 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 119. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what action is being taken by Government to combat the mass decline of insects and wildlife in Ireland; and how the Government plans to prevent their extinction. [34759/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2020 has been going through the system here for more than two years. The last we heard about it was in a letter that stated that the Minister referred it to the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Humphreys, who is responsible for pensions. This is a Bill about industrial relations, not...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: -----and have worked hard all their lives. They are now looking for representation-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: -----and if the Taoiseach does not believe they are entitled to representation, he should please say so straight out to us. If not, he might please ask the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, to respond to them as soon as possible.

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: No, nobody is getting any of it. It is all mine.

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion, which highlights the problem with our two-tier health system and the specific impact on the provision of care for the elderly in regard to home-help hours. Indeed, the facts and stark statistics laid out in the motion illustrate that we are dealing with a scandal of historic proportions when it comes to the care of our elderly. That scandal...

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: I was in the office listening to the spat between the Minister and Deputy Ó Broin, whom I thank for putting forward this motion. It is very important that we focus on this all the time. I would like to respond to a lot of what the Minister said, particularly the idea that the Opposition, who represent local areas, are constantly objecting to local plans. I know the Minister and the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: As a qualified general practitioner, the Taoiseach probably knows more than most the effect that the Revenue Commissioners' plans to prohibit general medical services, GMS, scheme, income being mandated to partnerships or employers will have on delivering GP care in local areas. Partnership in GP care is the way to go. It is the future model for Sláintecare but the Revenue change in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: That is just an excuse not to call for one.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number permits his Department has issued to the US for transport of weapons via the Irish State in the years 2019 to 2023 inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47996/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Coverage (7 Nov 2023)

Bríd Smith: 295. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider establishing a national insurance company to cover the costs of flooding damage and other associated costs, especially when so many are currently unable to obtain insurance to protect against flooding damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47431/23]

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

Bríd Smith: 342. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline all policies and plans currently in train to deal with the inevitable and increasing impacts of flooding as a result of climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47436/23]