1585. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total annual spend in residential care and respite service in the State for each of the years 2023 to 2025; the total number of individuals housed or in receipt of respite support per REO, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19861/26]
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1588. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the specific actions being taken to address ongoing recruitment and retention challenges within the Children's Disability Network Teams in Cork, where vacancy rates of between 29% and 43% have been reported; the way these measures will improve access to assessments and therapies for affected families; and if she will make a state…
1589. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the planned level of investment in personal assistance services for 2026, particularly in light of recent calls for greater transparency on PA funding and the need to expand supports that enable independent living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19996/26]
1590. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way her Department intends to oversee and ensure timely delivery of disability capital projects in Cork which are currently at early design stages; if she will list those capital projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19997/26]
1591. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department will guarantee that the planned expansion of respite provision under the HSE National Service Plan 2026 is delivered equitably across all regions, including Cork, where families continue to report significant unmet need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19998/26]
1592. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to provide localised respite services in West Cork to end the practice of families traveling across the county for care; the measures in place to provide a clear, structured pathway for adults with intellectual disabilities in Cork transitioning from school to adult services; and if she will make a statement…
1603. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is familiar with a charity (details supplied); the level of funding they received from the State per annum since 2023; the plans there are to sustain this funding going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20186/26]
753. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child (details supplied) in Cork will receive a device; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16897/26]
141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address the growing crisis of 'childcare deserts', and the 40,000-long waiting list for children under three; if she will commit to a definitive date for introducing pay parity between early years graduates and primary school teachers to stem the exodus of qualified staff, which is currently preventing the opening of 1…
508. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality regarding the impact of the change to guardians ad litem via the Child Care (Amendment) Act 2022 on the role and function of guardians ad litem in court proceedings; if she has any concerns regarding the effect of these legislative changes on the protection and representation of children’s best interests before the courts; and if …
27. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if recruitment has commenced for the expansion of the 11 proposed inreach specialist teams, and for the additional assessment and liaison officers announced as part of the recent reforms to the assessment of need process; the number of positions approved; the roles being recruited for; and if she will make a statement on the matter…
74. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if the recently announced reforms to the assessment of need process will address regional disparities, especially in Cork where there are severe shortages; if regions with the longest waiting lists will receive priority hiring and deployment of in reach teams; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72283/25]
850. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress made over the past 12 months on each of her Department’s Programme for Government commitments, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72194/25]
499. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will address matters and concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); if another service will be put in place if this facility closes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67961/25]
778. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of former secretary general’s, retired civil servants, directors of service, retired city/county managers or those of a similar grade in her Department that have subsequently served on State boards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66004/25]
120. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked 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]
146. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked 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]
886. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked 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]
1515. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider the need for a family resource centre in north Cork city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58611/25]
688. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 158 of 1 October 2025, of the number of complaints upheld for the years 2022 to 2025, if the Minister can provide a breakdown per CHO for each year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56778/25]
304. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to index linking the foster care allowance to keep pace with rising costs and relieve financial pressure on carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54337/25]
307. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to an increase in the aftercare allowance to align with the foster care allowance and extend support up to age 23; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54332/25]
308. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if consideration will be given to pension security for foster carers to recognise the years spent caring for children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54334/25]
158. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of parents who have put in a complaint regarding their child not receiving an assessment of needs in a timely manner; the number upheld for the years 2022 to 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52232/25]
159. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality for an update on the additional funding allocated to residential placements for adults with an intellectual disability in 2025; the number of places that will be provided in CHO 4; if additional funding will be allocated in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52235/25]