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Michael Cahill Written 15 Apr 2026 · to Children
311. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of additional respite beds will be provided for adults in County Kerry in 2026; the number of adults on the waiting list; the length of time they are waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27354/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2327. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans being put in place for a location (details supplied) and for the adjoining lands and unused buildings in Beaufort, County Kerry; if she will give favourable consideration to the use of this property for urgently needed respite services for both adults and children with profound disabilities; and if she will make a statement…
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2399. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the plans in place to expand respite bed capacity in County Kerry for persons with intellectual disabilities; the current number of beds available; the number of individuals awaiting access; and if additional funding or facilities are being considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24147/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2400. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of respite beds currently available for adults with additional needs in counties Cork and Kerry, broken down by location; the number of persons on waiting lists, by age cohort, in tabular form. [24154/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2401. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress that has been made in extending respite services at Cúnamh Iveragh to a full seven-day service; the timeline for implementation; and if additional resources have been allocated to support this expansion. [24155/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2402. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress that has been made on extending the respite services at Cúnamh Iveragh, Cahersiveen, County Kerry to a full, seven-day service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24176/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2407. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to give a detailed response to the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24381/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2564. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she is aware of delays in the provision of approved respite care hours for children with disabilities; the steps being taken to address such delays; and if she will provide an update on a case (details supplied) where two children were approved for four hours respite per week but have not received any service for almost two years.…
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Children
2580. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to ensure that children with special needs in County Kerry (details supplied) will receive the services and respite they so greatly need and deserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27133/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Mar 2026 · to Children
835. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will put emergency and consistent supports in place for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22148/26]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Mar 2026 · to Children
1502. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently provide additional capital funding to a vital project in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18544/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
714. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address the issues raised (details supplied) and give a full and comprehensive plan to the family. [16976/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
727. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if urgent assistance can be provided to a family in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16349/26]
Michael Cahill Written 3 Mar 2026 · to Children
728. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently arrange the necessary services required by a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16363/26]
Michael Cahill Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Children
164. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the efforts her Department is making to address the shortage of respite places for children with disabilities in Kerry. [13301/26]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
1026. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if significant funding can now be found to alleviate the recruitment crisis of respite care staff by the HSE in Kerry, especially for those individuals with special needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12327/26]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Children
1037. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12639/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Children
950. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently address the issues raised in respect of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10015/26]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Children
922. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the heads of the disability and miscellaneous provisions Bill have been approved by Government; when they will be published; whether pre-legislative scrutiny will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8082/26]
Michael Cahill Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Children
880. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to examine the possible long-term lease of a property in County Kerry (details supplied) for the purpose of bespoke accommodation for minors/underage persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6100/26]
Michael Cahill Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Children
908. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide immediate intervention in the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6516/26]
Michael Cahill Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Children
495. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite an application for transport to the National Learning Centre in Tralee, County Kerry in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3058/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Children
1973. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently address the shortfall in respite beds across County Kerry for adults with profound disabilities; the number of additional respite beds that will be required in 2026 to adequately care for all clients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1031/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Children
1974. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to urgently address the shortfall in respite beds across County Kerry for children with profound disabilities; the number of additional respite beds that will be required in 2026 to adequately care for all clients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1032/26]
Michael Cahill Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Children
1976. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children with profound disabilities awaiting respite in County Kerry; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of additional respite beds required in 2026 to adequately care for all clients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1105/26]