Written Answers Nos. 930-949
930. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide funding for a project in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2561/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy department provides for the development of new play and recreation facilities for children and young people through the annual Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation. Established in 2013, this grant scheme operates through and with Local Authorities. The scheme also funds the refurbishment of existing play and recreation facilities and the incorporation of natural play elements.
The criteria for the scheme were developed in partnership with the Local Authority Play and Recreation Network, established to bring a focus on play and recreation within each local authority.
For each project, 25% of the awarded amount must be provided by the Local Authority. Facilities and equipment funded must be accessible to children and young people of all abilities, as far as possible.
All facilities and equipment funded must be child-friendly and safe, and all projects funded under the scheme must provide evidence that children and young people living locally who will have access to the facility have been consulted about the project for which funding is sought.
All spaces and facilities for which funding is granted must be available for use by all children and young people in the locality at times when they are free to use them, including outside of school hours.
Children’s playgrounds and play areas should be places of fun and activity for all children to enjoy, so that every child can experience the joy and excitement that comes with playing outdoors.
Since 2021, funding of €450,000 per year has been made available to Local Authorities through this scheme. in 2025, the funding for the scheme will increase to €500,000.
Applications must be made through the relevant Local Authority Play and Recreation Network member.
931. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current staffing levels within Longford CDNT within each discipline; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2603/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
932. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of professional staff vacancies within the Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2604/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
933. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current number of professional staff vacancies within the Longford CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2605/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
934. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the work her Department has undertaken to recruit the medical professionals for the Longford CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2606/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
935. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the work her Department has undertaken to recruit medical professionals for the Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2607/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
936. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting their initial speech and language appointment through the Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2608/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
937. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting their initial physiotherapy appointment through Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2609/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
938. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting their occupational therapy appointment through the Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2610/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
939. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting their initial psychologist assessment through the Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2611/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
940. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting times for paediatric speech and language therapy through Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2612/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
941. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting times for paediatric occupational therapy through Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2613/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
942. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting times for paediatric psychology assessment through Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2614/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
943. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting times for paediatric physiotherapy through Phoenix Centre/Longford Primary Care Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2615/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
944. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children awaiting their assessment of needs in Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2616/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to the service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
945. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current waiting times for the assessment of needs in Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2617/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
946. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures taken by her Department to reduce the assessment of needs wait times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2618/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to the service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
947. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the initiative her Department has undertaken to recruit medical professionals to carry out assessment of needs in the Longford area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2619/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
948. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the funding that has been allocated to Longford to improve the service delivery for children with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2620/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
949. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to investigate and clarify the situation in relation to the request by a family (details supplied) in Donegal for a review of records held by the disability services regarding the transitioning plan or lack thereof for their child, from child to adult disability services for which a reply was due to the family by 15 November 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2630/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
