994. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to intervene and pause the board’s decision to adopt the proposed standards and criteria for counsellors and psychotherapists by the counsellors and psychotherapists registration board of CORU, pending a full review to ensure that the process is lawful, proportionate, and transparent, and that it aligns with appropriate regulatory oversight; and if she will make …
1047. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if Mayo University Hospital was scheduled to receive new dialysis machines in the past year; if so, the reason for the delay in their allocation; and when the unit can expect delivery of updated equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61741/25]
1048. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that Mayo University Hospital’s dialysis unit has not received any new dialysis machines in recent years, despite over 13 years of continuous service and increasing patient numbers; the steps being taken to ensure the unit is adequately equipped to meet current demand and infection control standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter…
4. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has carried out an assessment of the impact that the current teacher shortages are having on students, particularly in rural schools and DEIS areas; and the measures being taken to recruit and retain teachers. [59851/25]
9. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the number of school building projects currently delayed across the State; the reasons for these delays; and the steps which are being taken to ensure children are not left learning in prefabs or overcrowded classrooms this winter. [59599/25]
41. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which parents are consulted in relation to the new primary curriculum, particularly the aspects dealing with relationships and sexuality education and gender identity; and if she will commit to full transparency and parental opt-out provisions to ensure that sensitive topics are taught in a manner consistent with parental values and age app…
43. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth the plans in place to ensure genuine parental choice in relation to the ethos of schools, given the increasing number of parents whose wishes are not reflected in local school provision; and if she will safeguard the rights of parents as enshrined in the Constitution. [59602/25]
52. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department has carried out an assessment of the impact the current teacher shortages are having on students, particularly in rural schools and DEIS areas; and the measures which are being taken to recruit and retain teachers. [59600/25]
86. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the operation of the school transport scheme in view of the hundreds of children left without seats this term; and if she will commit to ensuring that no child is denied access to education due to where they live. [59601/25]
1410. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm whether his Department has conducted an independent risk analysis prior to designating an organisation (details supplied) as third-party breeding programme providers under Article 8.4(b) of EU Regulation 2016/1012; and, if so, to provide a copy of that analysis. [57895/25]
1411. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any senior officials within his Department currently hold or have held directorships or governance roles within an organisation (details supplied); and to clarify how this aligns with the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 and the Department's obligations under EU Regulation 2016/1012. [57896/25]
1412. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department treats EU Regulation 2016/1012 and S.I. 227/2021 as binding legislation; and the means by which his Department ensures full compliance with the regulatory safeguards outlined in Article 8.4(b) regarding conflicts of interest. [57897/25]
1413. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide the peer-reviewed scientific evidence used to justify the inclusion of an organisation (details supplied) in the sheep improvement scheme under the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027; and whether any of this evidence has since been amended, retracted, or contradicted by subsequent findings. [57898/25]
1414. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has reviewed the terms and conditions of an organisation (details supplied) for compliance with EU Regulation 2016/1012, the Competition Act 2002 (as amended), and the General Data Protection Regulation; and the enforcement or oversight mechanisms that are in place. [57899/25]
1415. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has received complaints from breeders regarding the removal or alteration of genetic indexes by an organisation (details supplied); and to clarify the recourse available to breeders who believe their animals have been unfairly devalued. [57900/25]
1416. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm whether Teagasc staff involved in the governance of an organisation (details supplied) are required to declare personal or familial interests in accordance with the Teagasc code of conduct; and the disciplinary or oversight procedures that are in place where breaches occur. [57901/25]
1417. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether any Teagasc researchers involved with decision-making within an organisation (details supplied) have been found to have misrepresented or selectively presented research findings in peer-reviewed journals or public conferences; and the steps that have been taken to address this. [57902/25]
1418. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the governance structures that are in place to ensure that the designation of third-party breeding programme providers under EU Regulation 2016/1012 is free from conflicts of interest; and whether his Department intends to review or revise these structures in light of recent concerns raised by breeders. [57903/25]
1643. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the status of admissions to St. Augustine’s Community Nursing Unit in Ballina, County Mayo; the current position regarding HIQA’s registration restrictions; the steps being taken to expedite the reopening of admissions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57842/25]
1644. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current policy regarding charges for routine blood tests for medical card holders; if she is aware of any discrepancy between information provided by the HSE, which states that routine blood tests should be free of charge and guidance issued by an organisation (details supplied) which indicates that phlebotomy services for routine blood tests are not covered…
1684. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if a permanent HSE dentist is currently based in Swinford primary care centre, County Mayo; if not, when the post was last filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58044/25]
1685. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the current number of backlogged school dental screenings in County Mayo, broken down by class year and number of children awaiting assessment; the measures being implemented to address these outstanding appointments for eligible children, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58045/25]
1776. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to clarify the interim measures being taken to restore mammogram services in County Mayo, following the retirement of the resident radiographer and the delay in appointing a replacement until early 2026; when local services will resume, given the impact on timely cancer diagnostics and the burden placed on patients travelling to Galway; and if she will make a st…
1777. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if an interim radiographer has been identified or appointed to resume mammogram services in County Mayo; if not, the specific actions being taken to expedite recruitment and avoid further delays in diagnostic care for women in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58550/25]
1778. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current waiting times at the Galway Breast Clinic, which is now servicing all of Connaught; if she will outline how urgent referrals, particularly those involving patients with a history of cancer, are being prioritised to ensure timely access to breast screening and follow-up care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58551/2…