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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank all the witnesses, particularly Ms McLaughlin and Ms Millar. I will first ask all the witnesses about the recent basic pilot scheme introduced by the Minister. The basic income pilot scheme could see disabled artists excluded because it would bring their income over the income threshold. Has this issue been resolved or have their colleagues raised it with them? How can we ensure...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities in Arts and Culture: Discussion (16 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I have a quick question I meant to ask at the beginning. We have spoken a lot about involving artists with a disability in the visual arts and theatre. Is there support for movement-based arts such as dance? Will the witnesses comment on what supports might be needed to make these spaces more accessible?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the restoration of the road network in the aftermath of the Christmas flooding in County Wexford including the seven bridges that collapsed; the amount of additional funding and resources that has been provided to Wexford County Council to deal with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (15 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 755. To ask the Minister for Health if there is an allocation of funding for a permanent public MRI machine for Wexford General Hospital;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7991/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (15 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 756. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the installation of a permanent public MRI machine in Wexford General Hospital as committed to by the HSE in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7992/22]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I want to raise the urgent need for increased Government funding for Wexford County Council to deal with the critical situation of the chronic structurally distressed roads within the county, as verified in a report by the Local Government Audit Service. The report states that since the start of measurements in 2014 Wexford has ranked bottom of the list for road conditions. A study by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (10 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 122. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if plans are in place to address the recent increase of dog attacks on sheep. [6576/22]

National Minimum Wage: Motion [Private Members] (9 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: First, I commend People Before Profit on bringing forward this motion on the national minimum wage. Currently, there are more than 380,000 workers earning below the definition of low pay. The recent increase in the cost of living, which was running at 5.5% in December, combined with the introduction of increases in carbon tax, rent increases, and increases in the cost of food, fuel, gas,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (8 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 353. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5936/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the current out of hours mental health services for children and adults in County Wexford; the current plans to expand the services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6080/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 659. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1827 of 19 January 2022, if the review of the home support services in County Wexford that was completed in November 2021 will be published; if resources have been allocated for the recommendations of this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6081/22]

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (2 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I wish to speak on amendment No. 4. This amendment is at the very core of the problematic flaws that exist within this Bill. The issue here is the balance of probabilities set against beyond a reasonable doubt. The thrust of any Bill should be based on a just and fair outcome. One of the problems with this Bill is on page 12, line 17 and we are proposing to delete "on the balance of...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: The fall-out of what happened recently in our CAMHS service cannot be understated. It was the worst nightmare one could imagine. My thoughts are with the children and families directly affected. It is difficult enough to reach out for help. People now have to deal with the mistrust caused by what has happened. This will have long-term implications. The State must provide a rounded and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: The waiting list for home support services in County Wexford stands at 644 families, with another 227 families waiting for increased supports. Home support, as I am sure the Taoiseach will agree, is one of the most important life-changing services the HSE provides to families and their loved ones and lifts people out of a world of anxiety and worry. A report was completed for home care...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the issues at a school (details supplied) in County Wexford. [4607/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 305. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the full estimated amount of funding required for the Enniscorthy flood defence scheme, estimated at €51 million, is ring-fenced and guaranteed. [5052/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 469. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has a central monitoring system to collect data on teacher absences due to Covid-19; if so, the number of teachers that were recorded absent in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4475/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (1 Feb 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 572. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of beds that have been available in women’s refuges in County Wexford at year end in each of the years 2011 to 2021, in tabular form [4564/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: RTÉ's Public Service Statement, Irish Language Services and RTÉ Board Appointments Process: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Ms Forbes and Ms Doherty for their time and the opening statement. All present agree on how important a national independent broadcaster is for democracy. I say "Well done" to them on their efforts in the past two years. I have two questions on the Irish language. Is RTÉ willing to make more sports commentary available in Irish? I am referring to sports other than Gaelic...