Emer Currie

490. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the number of new genomic medicine clinical trials that have been initiated in Ireland since 2022; whether any were supported through partnerships with indigenous industry or indigenous private clinical facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62604/25]

491. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the specific deliverables from the national strategy for accelerating genetic and genomic medicine in Ireland that have been completed since its launch in 2022; the commitments that remain outstanding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62605/25]

492. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the current status of plans to establish a multidisciplinary HSE central laboratory, as outlined in the HSE's strategy for laboratory services 2025-2029; the key milestones achieved to date; the expected timeline for delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62606/25]

493. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if full funding has been ring-fenced for the implementation of the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2025-2029; if not, which components remain unfunded; and the associated risk to the delivery timeline. [62607/25]

494. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if a location has been selected for the proposed HSE's central laboratory, as outlined in the HSE's strategy for laboratory services 2025-2029; the criteria used in site selection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62608/25]

495. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the projected staffing and skills requirements for the establishment and operation of the proposed HSE's central laboratory, under the HSE's strategy for laboratory services 2025-2029; the recruitment timeline; the action being taken to ensure the necessary workforce is in place given current shortages in laboratory science and related disciplines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62609/25]

501. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE Central Laboratory will operate under ISO 15189 accreditation standards; the accreditation pathway being pursued; whether this accreditation will be in place prior to commencing clinical operations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62710/25]

502. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the expected benefits of the Central Laboratory, as outlined in the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026 to 2036, in terms of turnaround times, resilience and sustainability; whether a value-for-money assessment has been carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62711/25]

503. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health the capital equipment requirements identified for the establishment of the proposed HSE Central Laboratory under the HSE Strategy for Laboratory Services 2026–2036; the estimated cost of procuring and commissioning this equipment; the funding allocated to date; the expected phasing of investment over the lifetime of the strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62712/25]

108. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality her views on tackling the issues of non-refundable deposits in childcare services. [61906/25]

158. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the action plan for childcare and a date for the launch. [61907/25]

296. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the additional capacity added to the NCT system since the RSA is working with a company (details supplied) to improved service capacity; broken down per year, and per centre, from 2022 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61383/25]

297. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of licence and learner permit applications processed per year, broken down per category, from 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61384/25]

299. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on An Garda Síochána and the RSA dedicated technical projects to oversee the implementation of the revised RTC dataset in line with the Data Sharing Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61388/25]

300. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on legislation to provide local authorities with the statutory basis to lawfully receive and use RTC data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61390/25]

301. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the RSA's budget for campaigns and education, by year from 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61392/25]

302. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the action plan to reduce driving test wait times to ten weeks nationally; to provide a breakdown of waiting test time per centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61393/25]

303. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the enhancement of the practical driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61394/25]

304. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the plan to expand the NCT test centres nationally; the timeframe to open the four additional locations in Clare, north Dublin, Cavan and Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61395/25]

305. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the number of reports received by the RSA in 2024 and 2025 from a contractor (details supplied) regarding performance and service levels of NCT centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61396/25]

306. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the services provided by a contractor (details supplied) to the RSA regarding performance and service levels of NCT centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61397/25]

523. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the latest update on the Teaching Council’s work to make it mandatory for all student teachers to undertake one mandatory school placement in a special education setting; the timeline for when this will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61576/25]

535. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth the application process for reading schools; the NCSEs role in managing and determining applications to reading schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61726/25]

720. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is considering changing policy to address cases where victims are not afforded a right to information on the detention circumstances of convicted perpetrators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61116/25]

746. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department is considering proposals regarding the creation of a statutory offence or a defined sub-offence under sexual assault specifically addressing sibling sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61296/25]