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Pa Daly Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 16 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
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]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
348. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childminders registered or engaged with the National Action Plan for Childminding in Cork city and county; the steps being taken to increase the number of regulated childminding places; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53769/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
349. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children with additional needs accessing early learning and childcare services in Cork city and county; the supports available under the access and inclusion model; the number of applications approved in each of the years 2022 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53770/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
350. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of childcare services in Cork city and county currently operating at full capacity; the number with waiting lists; the number with vacancies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53771/26]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
351. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the projected demand for childcare places in Cork city and county over the next five years; the planned increase in supply to meet that demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53772/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
352. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE physiotherapists posts filled at Kilkenny children's disability network team as of 30 June 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 June 2023, in tabular form. [53803/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
353. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE speech and language therapist posts filled at Thomastown children's disability network team as of 30 June 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 June 2023, in tabular form. [53804/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
354. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of WTE dietitian posts filled at Carlow children's disability network team as of 30 June 2026; and if she will provide the same figures as of 30 June 2023, in tabular form. [53805/26]
Joe Cooney Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Children
355. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities in County Clare awaiting residential placements. [53839/26]