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thought out and there has been no consultation with stakeholders. I have heard some of the Taoiseach’s party colleagues mention a public service card maybe being at the heart of this. Given that the Government has already broken the law twice with a public service card … society providing materials like passports, etc., to social media companies. For all the critics there are of social media, social media is a public good. I have a different suggestion, and that is to stop young people having smartphones. That is easier to regulate and provide under

beginning with rural areas and offshore islands, and expanding into areas of deprivation and out-of-hours services; — create a new DEIS for GPs scheme, deprivation-weighted General Medical Services capitation rates, with a cap on list size, in recognition of the additional health needs of patients … practice nurses' continuing professional development, and establish clear career pathways for progression; — increase annual public health nurse training capacity, from 160 to 240 places; — remove the Common Conditions Service fee for medical card holders; — provide universal access to the CDMP for all patients with type 2 diabetes, asthma

requirement for blood tests. He can avail of a blood test with his GP but he only has a GP card, so it would cost him €40 every time he has one done. He is struggling with the cost of living and he cannot afford to pay this … Swords, of whom 10% are aged over 65 years. There should be a free blood testing service in place for people in Swords. The Government should ensure the new public primary healthcare centre in the town, which will be accessible to people in the wider Fingal East area

Minister shall publish all contracts, subcontracts, financial schedules, performance reports and compliance assessments relating to accommodation or services provided to international protection applicants. It also states that publication should take place no later than 30 days after the signing of any relevant document and that information … notion of commercial sensitivity is a veil behind which the Government hides its huge level of squandering of public money. We see this across public services. There is nobody seeking accommodation for international protection other than the Department of justice

respect of these conversations as to any additional measures he is bringing forward that will ensure that we have proper oversight and public oversight in respect of these contracts. Amendment No. 19 provides for a cap on the daily expenditure for international protection accommodation. The Minister's responses … people seeking international protection growing very quickly in a very short space of time, putting pressure on services? The providers will once again hold all of the cards in the negotiations and, because the Government has rejected any semblance of oversight or transparency, the Department will be doing

service is not going out to public tender; it is being renewed. I want a guarantee from the Minister that SouthDoc in Blackpool will remain open and will not be shut down next month. Another out-of-hours service, a private one called NorthDoc, has opened. My wife … were in and out within 20 minutes after my daughter got what she needed. They were private patients. The service is not open to people with medical cards, who have to wait weeks to get an appointment with a doctor. They have to travel over to the Kinsale

accommodation capacity, health services, educational services and community infrastructure. It does not serve local communities because the longer a system drags on, the more it fuels frustration, misinformation and fear, and it creates an environment in which bad actors can exploit legitimate public concerns. This is not good … applicant card. That is a sensible and necessary reform. It allows applicants to identify themselves to national authorities and to access their rights for the duration of the procedure. It brings order, clarity and structure, and it reduces the confusion that can arise in communities and services when

daunting and a real challenge, while GPs are at the same time trying to provide services. That is why the notion of a public GP contract is important and needs to be taken up. We called for this strongly during the election campaign. It was in the health … supported and, as I said, I am an advocate for them. For those who want to work in the public system and simply want to be GPs, however, public contracts should be provided. This is all the more relevant when it comes to the cost

this report and more broadly by the 2022 Maskey report continue to be the focus of significant reform and service improvements in youth mental health services in this country. Much has changed since 2022. North Kerry CAMHS has introduced new standard operating procedures, care planning policies, file systems … record €3.8 billion to the HSE for the provision of specialist disability services. This 20% year-on-year increase will provide permanent and dedicated funding to essential disability services, including residential respite and therapy services, ensuring that disabled people continue to be supported. All these commitments build

Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available to a person (details supplied) in obtaining a public services card needed to process a passport application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12796/26

Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the introduction of contactless bank card payments across public transport services currently operating under the Leap Card system; the stages of implementation planned; the reasons for the length of time required to deliver this upgrade

they must hold a medical card in order to receive a public health nurse visit; if she will direct the HSE to end this practice; if she will ensure that older people with significant care needs can access public health nursing services irrespective of medical card status