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Dail Éireann · 2023-09-27

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters

CC Catherine Connolly · Galway West

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Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn - to discuss the staffing crisis at the Donegal children's disability network teams. Deputy Patrick Costello - To discuss staffing issues in special care units. Deputy David Stanton - To discuss preparations to deal with any potential arrival of red fire ants (solenopsis invicta) into the country.

Deputies Matt Carthy, Bríd Smith - To discuss the need for a public inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell. Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Pearse Doherty - To discuss the staffing crisis at the Donegal Children's Disability Network teams. Deputy Marian Harkin - To discuss the crisis in childcare.

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CC Catherine Connolly this contribution

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case:

Deputy Seán Sherlock - To discuss the need to review the school transport system.

Deputy Michael Ring - To discuss the need for a full inspection to be carried out of a very serious odour problem on the Knock Road, Claremorris, County Mayo.

Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn - to discuss the staffing crisis at the Donegal children's disability network teams.

Deputy Patrick Costello - To discuss staffing issues in special care units.

Deputy Joe Flaherty - To discuss the failure to pay COVID 19 pandemic bonus payment of €1,000 for staff in Section 39 organisations.

Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - To discuss what steps are being taken to introduce a public, affordable, not-for-profit childcare model.

Deputy Martin Browne - To discuss the regular interruptions to water supplies in County Tipperary.

Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne - To discuss issues in the childcare sector, including the recent strike action.

Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the ongoing issues of trolley numbers and capacity at University Hospital Limerick.

Deputy David Stanton - To discuss preparations to deal with any potential arrival of red fire ants (solenopsis invicta) into the country.

Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the need for improved public transport to meet the growing needs of the population of north County Dublin.

Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh - To discuss Environmental Protection Agency concerns that Ireland is breaking World Health Organisation limits on polluted air.

Deputy Michael Healy-Rae - To discuss the backlog of waiting times with driving tests.

Deputies Matt Carthy, Bríd Smith - To discuss the need for a public inquiry into the death of Shane O’Farrell.

Deputy Gino Kenny - To discuss the latest position in relation to the Medical Cannabis Access Programme.

Deputies Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Pearse Doherty - To discuss the staffing crisis at the Donegal Children's Disability Network teams.

Deputy Neasa Hourigan - To discuss litter issues experienced in inner city Dublin.

Deputy Marian Harkin - To discuss the crisis in childcare.

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss the impact of the proposed new Garda operational model for the Louth division.

Deputy John Lahart - To discuss aspects of the Tallaght to Old Bawn Active Travel Scheme.

Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - To discuss lack of availability and access to respite and therapies at Carrigaline Special School.

The matters raised by Deputies Matt Carthy, Bríd Smith, Louise O'Reilly, Joe Flaherty and Marc Ó Cathasaigh have been selected for discussion.