Results 1-4 of 4 for going forward speaker:Johnny Guirke

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Johnny Guirke: It is often the case that the elderly and people with a disability feel they have been forgotten about. Many fear they will have to move out of their home because they cannot continue to live independently due to a lack of support. Many carers I have spoken to have told me they go into a client's home on their days off to assist them. That is scandalous. If not for the compassion shown by...

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Johnny Guirke: I welcome the debate we are having this morning on tier 2 hospitals. I thank the Independent Group for bringing it forward. The issue I will raise the future of Navan hospital and what the reconfiguration means for it. I thank the staff at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, and all hospital staff throughout the State who work tirelessly for the people. It is absolutely incredible how shabbily...

Food Price Rises: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2022)

Johnny Guirke: Sinn Féin is bringing forward this motion on the rising food prices as we recognise the plight every single worker and low-income family is going through at this moment in time. Food prices are continuing to rise, with groceries expected to cost almost €800 more over the next 12 months. New research has found that 62% of people feel they will have to cut back on food spending...

Assessment of Needs for Children with Special Education Requirements: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Mar 2022)

Johnny Guirke: I thank my colleague, Deputy Tully, for bringing forward this motion on assessments of need for children with special educational requirements. Back in October 2020, the Ombudsman for Children's Office, OCO, published a report, Unmet Needs, which set out the challenges experienced by children with additional needs requiring assessments. The report highlighted the violations of the rights of...