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Paul McAuliffe Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Children
75. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality following her meeting and engagement with an organisation (details supplied), the recent measures she and her Department have taken to address the key concerns of the organisation; and the way in which she intends to address the issues related to the future planning and care of adults with an intellectual disability. [65802/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 17 Sep 2026 · to Children
127. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide the latest update on the Programme for Government commitment to progressively reduce the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the national childcare scheme; and the way in which she intends to address the issue of afterschool childcare places. [65804/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Children
679. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on increased respite for the parents of a person (details supplied), with a view to securing a supported residential placement following a transition period. [53097/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 30 Jun 2026 · to Children
717. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she has considered rescinding section 19 of the Intoxicating Liquor Licence Act 2003 as part of a review of the equality acts, in order to ensure that there is equal access to licensed premises for those accompanied by a guide dog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49535/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Children
246. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE dietitians by grade posts filled at Ballymun Children's Disability Network Team, in tabular form. [48164/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 24 Jun 2026 · to Children
247. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE social workers by grade posts filled at Finglas Children's Disability Network Team, in tabular form. [48165/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 23 Jun 2026 · to Children
605. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on a speech and language therapy appointment for a child (details supplied). [47003/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Children
276. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the alternative models of funding available for childcare providers/creches that have pulled out of core funding, resulting in significantly increased childcare fees for parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44681/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 11 Jun 2026 · to Children
277. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the alternative models of funding available for childcare providers/creches that have pulled out of core funding, resulting in significantly increased childcare fees for parents and whereby there are no other affordable providers available within a given locality. [44682/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 12 May 2026 · to Children
983. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on increasing respite for parents of a person (details supplied) with a view securing a supported residential placement following a transition period. [34754/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Children
232. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress to date on the Programme for Government commitment to introduce paid surrogacy leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31159/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 29 Apr 2026 · to Children
233. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the latest engagements she had with the Minister for Social Protection and the Minster for Health on the Programme for Government commitment to introduce paid surrogacy leave; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31160/26]
Paul McAuliffe Oral 23 Apr 2026 · to Children
129. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress to reduce the cost of childcare to €200 per month per child through the national childcare scheme, as set out in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29145/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 23 Apr 2026 · to Children
161. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made on the issues raised by a group (details supplied) since meeting with the group in January 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29150/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2343. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on increasing respite for the parents of a person (details supplied) with a view securing a residential placement following a transition period. [23674/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2551. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the transport cost coverage options available for the parents of a child (details supplied). [26189/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2552. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the future of care options available to a person (details supplied). [26190/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2581. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of the number of adults with intellectual disabilities’ that will require residential care as a result of their parents, who currently act as their carers, no longer being able to care for them within the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27135/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2582. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places that are available at present for adults with intellectual disabilities who are in need full time care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27136/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2583. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which care is currently provided, including the services available for aging adults with an intellectual disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27137/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2584. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a current list of the organisations through her Department that provide care to adults with intellectual disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27138/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2585. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she or her Department plan to increase the number of residential places available over next five years for adults with an intellectual disability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27139/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2586. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if her Department funds any organisation or provide direct advice for ageing parents of children with intellectual disabilities about the availability of fulltime placement and care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27140/26]
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2587. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department allocates residential places for adults with an intellectual disability; if the current geographic location of a person is given express consideration when a place is allocated; if her Department or agencies within give consideration to keep people within their own familial area; and if she will make a…
Paul McAuliffe Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2588. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the reason the process currently exists whereby adults with an intellectual disability who wish to seek full time residential care or placement are required to submit a housing application to a local authority when the local authority does not provide full-time residential care for such adults; and if she will make a statement on the…