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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: I raise today a consumer matter arising from Brexit. As the Taoiseach knows, many people at this time of year and throughout the pandemic have been ordering items online and having them delivered usually through .iewebsites. They find when they are about to receive the items, there is a huge charge placed on the order and the items are either held up in customs or somewhere else. We know...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Office of the Attorney General (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 39. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a full account of each and every private client of the Attorney General during their time in office since June 2020; and the extent to which the Attorney General acted on behalf of or advised the directors or shareholders of a company (details supplied). [53526/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 336. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of the allocation of educational psychologists and behavioural therapists at a school (details supplied) in each of the years 2010 to 2020 and to date in 2021; her views on whether the allocation is sufficient to address the needs of children attending the school; her plans in place to address a potential lack...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Educational Psychological Service (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 480. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the allocation of speech and language therapists and occupational therapists at a school (details supplied) in each of the years 2010 to 2020 and to date in 2021; his views on whether the allocation is sufficient to address the needs of children attending the school; his plans in place to address a potential lack of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 526. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that are currently on the waiting list for early intervention services; the length of time they have they been on the waiting list in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55644/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 527. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions on the early intervention teams in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55645/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 528. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children that are currently awaiting services through CAMHS in counties Sligo and Leitrim; the length of time they have been on the waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55646/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 529. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions there are in CAMHS services in counties Sligo and Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55647/21]

Farrelly Commission of Investigation Substantive Interim Reports: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: All the findings of the Farrelly report are a tragedy. There are no words strong enough to describe the horrific abuse to the girl known to us all only as Grace. While we finally have another interim report, and while I appreciate the work of the commission on the case, there are still too many outstanding questions. Regardless of the questions the public should have answered, Grace and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (11 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 296. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the processing of foreign birth registrations will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55326/21]

Regional Transport Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: This motion is about ensuring we establish a proper infrastructure throughout rural Ireland in order that people can function and live to their full potential. Due to the failure of past and current Governments, that is simply not the case. The western rail corridor is one of the key infrastructure projects which needs to be delivered for the west of Ireland to ensure it can be competitive...

Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: We support this Bill. It is a legislative measure that is overdue in some respects. People smuggling is not only an issue for Ireland but is an international issue that crosses boundaries and borders across Europe and elsewhere in the world. It is not before time that this EU directive is finally being transposed into law, and I and my Sinn Féin colleagues welcome it. Many...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (4 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: In regard to the climate action plan, I raise the issue of heavy industry, particularly mining and its high carbon impact on society. This week, while COP26 is taking place, we are issuing licences for mining exploration in Leitrim. These licences are for gold, of all things, which is very much a luxury metal that is not necessary for the advancement of mankind. Most people in my...

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: I want to focus on the region I come from in County Leitrim and the difficulties that exist in rural areas in the west of Ireland. The first thing that comes to mind is the people who come to my constituency office and the problems they have. For the vast majority, the main problem relates to healthcare issues. The hospitals are overcrowded and they cannot get beds. They cannot get...

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: I commend Deputy Harkin on bringing this legislation before the House. The credit union movement is at the base of many communities throughout the country. Credit unions do tremendous work. Not only are they trusted, many communities would not be able to survive without them. They have made major commitments and a massive contribution to large parts of rural Ireland, especially when the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Office of the Attorney General (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 48. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a full account of each and every private client of the Attorney General during their time in office since June 2020; and the extent to which the Attorney General acted on behalf of or advised, the directors or shareholders of a company (details supplied). [51336/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: I thank all the witnesses for their contributions so far. This is one of the issues that comes up all the time. I live in County Leitrim. My constituency, Sligo–Leitrim, includes County Sligo, County Leitrim, north Roscommon and south Donegal. I am very conscious of that red block on the map because I am right in the middle of it. Organisations such as DVAS in Sligo do tremendous...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: It is, therefore, probably a matter of spending a couple of million euro in several counties around the country. The other aspect, which was probably mentioned in all the witnesses' submissions, is that there is an issue with core funding or having funding in place that those concerned know they can survive on. That is fair. One of the organisations I have come across, Lifeline...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: Is there a requirement for a single Government agency to take charge here, rather than having elements of responsibility with the HSE, Tusla, the Department of Justice? An agency of Government needs to take charge, be in control of all funding for domestic violence and deliver assistance to people.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (2 Nov 2021)

Martin Kenny: 756. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will consider establishing a commission of investigation into the cancellation of 999 calls. [52713/21]