To ask the Minister for Health the positive impact on Galway city and the west of Galway county following the decision to staff an ambulance station in Tuam, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne T.D. Reply: Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar In 2015, a €5.4m budget… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of first responders in communities, particularly in rural communities; if he will provide details of the work ongoing to improve ambulance response rates, particularly in north west Connemara, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Health his views on concerns that some legal firms are simultaneously acting on behalf of the State in various matters and also for tobacco companies which are taking action or are threatening to take action against the State in respect of plain packaging measures; and if he will make a… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the level of engagement between his Department and that of the Department of Education and Skills in establishing greater professional recognition through qualifications for childcare staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne. Reply: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will report on consideration of extending the free year of pre-school education; if this involves extending the daily hours provided; the number of weeks covered in the year, or introducing a further year and when such enhancements may be introduced – Seán Kyne … Continue Reading