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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: First, in light of the housing crisis and the many issues people are facing in relation to notices to quit, soaring rents and insecure housing, it was disheartening to watch Deputies shout across the House at each other. A level of respect for our constituents who are facing these situations is required. I want to raise the fact we need to increase targets for social housing developments...

Dentistry Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Social Democrats for using their Private Members' time this week to discuss the serious failings in respect of dentistry services. The motion acknowledges that access to dental care has been in crisis. That is especially true in counties like my constituency of Clare. Urgent action was required by Government to address the serious failings. Instead, we got gestures and token...

Housing Situation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on housing. We have had two housing debates back to back. The Government mentions big statistics from this year and last and improvements in its figures, but we have come from a very low point in the first place, and that is why the Government is not getting the positive reaction for which it has been hoping. For months, I have been chasing progress on...

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (21 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: In this House, we quite often talk about numbers and statistics but each one of these represents a household, a family, a pensioner or someone else in need. When these people receive that relevant notice to quit, their world is turned upside down and inside out. The impact on children is astronomical. Mentally, it is a pressure like no other. In Clare, the local authority is working with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Three weeks ago, a number of Deputies and I pointed to the need for statements on the situation at University Hospital Limerick, UHL, and the significant overcrowding that happens there on a daily basis. The Taoiseach mentioned at the time that he was going to raise the matter with the Business Committee. I am not represented at the Business Committee, but so far I have not noticed any...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 112. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what penalties Ireland will accrue if it does not meet its 2030 targets of a reduction of 50% on emissions and the 2050 target of 100% reduction on emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21375/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Grid (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 113. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware that there were two orange alerts on the grid in recent months as high energy demand units continue to be added to the network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21376/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 114. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the recent planning permission granted for a data centre in Ennis; if he is concerned by the development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21377/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 115. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he accepts that there is an urgent need to accelerate our offshore wind projects to allow for economic development based on renewables; if he is satisfied that his Department is doing so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21378/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Data Centres (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider freezing data centre projects until we have sufficient renewables to supply the energy required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21379/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 300. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will clarify her Department's position on the Leaving Certificate 2024 in respect of the Covid leniencies being extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21454/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 301. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the progress in respect of the Leaving Certificate reform; when she expects that work to be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21455/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 302. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps being taken regarding the lack of options available to students in the education system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21456/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 303. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the lack of clear guidance on future options; if she will ensure that all schools and pupils have access to a guidance counsellor; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21458/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 305. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how many guidance counsellors there are currently in schools in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21461/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 304. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider including mental health training for all educators in the school setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21460/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 306. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the recurring issue of people with disabilities facing delays in accessing assistive technology and how it can take years to finally get one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21464/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 370. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what the process is for adding another person to a social housing application in instances where the said person is seriously ill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21365/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 405. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of disability allowance applications that were received by her Department in 2023; the number that were from applicants in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21369/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 406. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection how many disability allowance applications were disallowed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21370/24]