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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Sorry, Senator. There is something wrong with the screen. We can hear you, but is there any possibility you could turn off your camera? It is flashing the whole time. Is that okay?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I will allow Deputies Murnane O'Connor and McAuliffe in because they are under pressure. That way, it will give everyone more time to answer. It will also give time to Senator Hoey.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Integration and Refugee Issues: Discussion (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I know there is a huge amount in that because I have taken three contributions but we have breathing space now with the time. Mr. Kernan is indicating and has not come in for a while so I will let him in first. I remind speakers they should not name people individually.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm whether his Department has undertaken any exploratory work on a second train track on the Carlow to Waterford line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8730/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 257. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the purpose for which the old Garda station in Stoneyford will be used (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8804/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 276. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if targeted supports are provided to an organisation (details supplied) to enable affiliated clubs throughout the country to help parents with the cost of registering children for the upcoming 2023-2024 season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8729/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 668. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to reports that some lifeline paramedics are only earning the minimum wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8731/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 738. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to farmers who applied through an agent, as was stipulated, to the ACRES scheme and who failed to qualify for this scheme will not be reimbursed the €100 fee that was required to apply for said scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8728/23]

Co-ordination of International Protection Services: Statements (16 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Last night, RTÉ showed "Mariupol - Unlost Hope". What struck me about this programme was the beauty of the magnificent modern city, with stunning parks, impressive architecture and town squares. It was every bit a modern European city and a thoroughly beautiful place to raise a family, live and work in a harmonious melting pot of cultures and beliefs. Heartbreaking stories were told...

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am sorry; I am trying to be fair but the Minister is one full minute over time. He will have an additional two minutes to come back.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Is everybody agreed?

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: I am okay with it as long as everybody else is. I want to be fair to everybody.

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Before I call the Tánaiste to reply, I point out the debate will have to conclude in two minutes, so I will have to interrupt him.

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: Amendments Nos. 1; 3 to 12, inclusive; 14; 19; 21; 46 to 48, inclusive; 51; 71 to 73, inclusive; the amendment to amendment No. 14; and amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 7 to amendment No. 19 are related and may be discussed together.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (15 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 131. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will mandate his Department to examine the introduction of public provision of childcare, as recommended by the expert group report Partnership for the Public Good; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7706/23]

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: When I was putting notes together for this debate, I realised that we had a debate on a cost-of-living motion on 15 February 2022. Twelve months later, unfortunately things have got much worse for people. I commend Deputy Doherty on bringing forward this motion. We have to ask ourselves how we are still in this position. Why are energy companies being allowed to profiteer off the backs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Care and Education (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 315. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the options available to a child (details supplied). [6560/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (14 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 552. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) can get an appointment to see a dentist as soon as possible in University Hospital Waterford. [6512/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: 60. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to change the legal status of childminders, which would make possible the future regulation of childminders and allow for access to the national childcare scheme to be opened in future to parents who use registered childminders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6393/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Childcare Services (9 Feb 2023)

Kathleen Funchion: My question relates to the childminder situation. What are the Minister's plans to change the legal status of childminders, which would make possible the future regulation of childminders and allow access to the national childcare scheme to be opened in future to parents who use registered childminders? I ask for more information on that.