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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I welcome the Minister's statement about the domiciliary allowance in reply to the previous question. Specifically, could he address the supplementary welfare appeals in his answer if he has a moment? In relation to processing times, I am not trying to be unfair or harsh, but I look at the response that the chief appeals officer continues to monitor the number of appeals on hand and that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: In budget 2026, recognition was given, as the Minister just outlined, to the massive contribution that family carers made in Irish society. Progress has been made, albeit not as quickly as some may have liked. Nonetheless, I know that more needs to be done. I have listened to the Minister intently this morning and over recent months. I welcome the fact that the Minister has reiterated...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Eligibility (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I know it might not be popular to say it with some people inside here, but the €600 million VAT exemption given to hospitality might have been better devoted to this area in the budget. To finish, I want to highlight a particular concern I have about people providing full-time care to more than one person in their homes. Will the Minister please outline how we are going to help...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 80. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to advise on the efforts underway in his Department to decrease social welfare appeal waiting times; the average time it takes an appeal to be decided on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61989/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I have tabled parliamentary questions in the past, and I have always said that in terms of dealing with day-to-day stuff from TDs, the Department of Social Protection is probably one of the most efficient Departments and I want to put this on the record. Nonetheless, I have asked this parliamentary question on a number of occasions, as have a number of other Deputies in the past while. The...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 25. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are efforts underway in his Department to streamline the process of work permits and visas for non-EEA nationals into a single integrated process so that a work permit will not expire before a visa is granted; if his Department has had any engagement with the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 62. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to the recent consultation on the review of employment permits occupation lists, when the results of the review will be published; the number of critical skills employment permits approved to date in 2025; the breakdown of the categories, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61766/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (13 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of schools enrolled in the school meals scheme 2025; when he expects to receive a report on the nutritional standards of the hot school meals as part of the review currently being undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61988/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on justice, migration and social affairs will next meet. [48525/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: The number of deaths in Cork Prison has doubled since last year. The Inspector of Prisons has said overcrowding has played a significant part in this. His annual report published a few weeks ago highlighted the low morale among officers and the insufficient access to a GP in Cork Prison among other issues. As the Taoiseach is aware, Cork Prison is frequently overcrowded. Last August,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 63. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the programme plan for his Department’s new disability unit for 2025-2027. [48526/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Childcare Services (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her plans to ensure that childcare providers participate in the core funding scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61294/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Family Resource Centres (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 146. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the supports she is providing for family resource centres in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61295/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 446. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will provide contact details for a phone line (details supplied) given the only communication option is via email; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 457. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will provide contact information for a person in the sport and cultural employment permit section (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61636/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 459. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 25 September 2025, for further information on the number of businesses in Cork city and Cork county that submitted appeals for the increased cost of business grand and the power up grant due to being miscategorised; if all payments have been made; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 502. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department’s plans to provide educational facilities for an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61314/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 664. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to expanding the criteria of the occupational injuries benefit scheme to include healthcare workers that are suffering with long-Covid symptoms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61637/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Appointments (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 774. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to granting an earlier appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61714/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Employment Rights (12 Nov 2025)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 886. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to introducing statutory leave entitlements for those undergoing fertility treatment such as IVF; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61635/25]