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Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disabilities Assessments
464. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the length of time, by monthly intervals for the completion of an assessment of need, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 date broken down in quarterly intervals, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54660/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disabilities Assessments
465. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the average waiting times for assessments of need completed, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date broken down by quarterly intervals, in tabular form. [54661/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disabilities Assessments
466. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of assessments of need completed, by each children's disability network team, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date broken down by quarterly intervals, in tabular form. [54662/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disabilities Assessments
467. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on waiting lists for an assessment of need, by area, in each of the years 2020 to date, broken down by quarterly intervals; the number overdue for completion; the number completed with a service statement, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54663/26]
Brendan Smith written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
468. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress to date in recruiting therapists for disability services in Cavan and Monaghan in view of the long delays for children with additional needs in accessing essential supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54688/26]
Brendan Smith written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Childcare Services
469. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the measures that will be implemented to increase childcare capacity in areas such as Cavan town where parents are experiencing difficulty in children getting placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54689/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
470. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children on CDNT waiting lists in Kerry, broken down by team and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54742/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Home Care Packages
471. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people awaiting a home help package in Kerry, broken down by area and by length of time, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54743/26]
Pa Daly written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
472. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of vacancies that exist in CDNTs in County Kerry, by CDNT region, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54744/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disabilities Assessments
473. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children waiting for an assessment of need, at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, by county, in tabular form; the number of assessments conducted year to date in 2025 and 2026; the number of applications received in year to date 2025 and 2026. [54754/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
474. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in Dublin south-east region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54755/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
475. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in Dublin north-east region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54756/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
476. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in Dublin midlands region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54757/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
477. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in midwest region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54758/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
478. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in the south-west region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54759/26]
David Cullinane written 2026-07-16 · to Children · Disability Services
479. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of people waiting for CDNT services in the north-north west region, by IHA at the end of July 2026 compared to July 2025, in tabular form. [54760/26]
Brian Brennan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Early Childhood Care and Education
339. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if assistance can be offered to a preschool (details supplied); the reason funding was ceased; if AIM level 7 funding will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53933/26]
Thomas Gould written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Disability Services
340. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to outline the number of people awaiting an initial appointment in each of the CDNTs in Cork, by waiting time in six monthly intervals, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54135/26]
Thomas Gould written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Disability Services
341. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the total number of respite nights provided to families of children with disabilities in Cork over each of the past 12 months, in tabular form. [54139/26]
Thomas Gould written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Disability Services
342. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of respite nights provided to families of adults with disabilities in Cork to date in 2026, in the first six months of 2025 and the first six months of 2019. [54141/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Early Childhood Care and Education
343. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently on waiting lists for early learning and childcare places, including children under one, one to two years, two to three years, ECCE age and school-age childcare, by county and age category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53764/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Early Childhood Care and Education
344. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of early years educators and childcare workers employed in Cork city and county in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of vacancies notified or estimated in the sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53765/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Early Childhood Care and Education
345. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps being taken to address recruitment and retention challenges in the early learning and childcare workforce, including pay, conditions and career progression; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53766/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Childcare Services
346. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the impact of recent fee caps and affordability measures on childcare costs for parents; the estimated average saving per family; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53767/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan written 2026-07-15 · to Children · Childcare Services
347. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare providers in Cork city and county that have increased fees, reduced services or changed opening hours in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53768/26]
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