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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I have received hundreds of emails from parents, teachers and SNAs complaining that the new NCSE guidelines for the review of SNA allocations for 2025-26 are unsatisfactory. These mainly consist of four demands. Those who sent them are calling for: a suspension of the guidelines until proper consultation with schools, SNAs and parents is carried out; fair criteria for defining level 3...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 185. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the progress of the flood relief scheme for Enniscorthy, County Wexford; if any other potential issues could be raised to further delay its commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54081/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: National Monuments (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider designating the full site of Vinegar Hill in Enniscorthy, County Wexford as a national monument, in recognition of its historical significance as the location of the pivotal 1798 rebellion battle, and in light of recent research suggesting the presence of mass graves and other unprotected heritage...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 317. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the additional 97 beds planned for Wexford General Hospital; a timeframe for being available to treat patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54147/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for being here. It has been very informative and useful for the committee. Age Ireland and ALONE were here last week and similar problems came across. We are particularly concerned about affordability and the inequality that is built into the systems. For disabled people, as was said a moment ago, the equipment is far more expensive. It is a good idea to have a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Disability: Discussion (7 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: The same problem is arising around data. AI systems take all this data. Where do we go to get proper data that will inform companies to make the programmes? Last week, the committee met representatives of older people. There is no data for people over the age of 75 in Ireland. What is the problem? How do we solve that problem? How do we get the proper data in?

Abolition of Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (1 Oct 2025)

Johnny Mythen: In the programme for Government, it states that the Government is committed to the abolition of the carer's means test. We in Sinn Féin have been calling for this for a very long time. The Government declares itself to recognise the enormous contribution that family carers make to Irish society, yet applying the means test to careers is an unfair and regressive policy. Over 70% of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Older People: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses. It has been a really informative session. It is worrying, too. A lot of questions have been asked but I took down a few notes. Obviously, there is inequality built into the system. Someone mentioned the costs and we know the costs are going up and up. Smartphones are now €500, €600 and €1,000 each. What pensioner can afford that, when the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Older People: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Is there built-in discrimination and ageism in the system at the moment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Older People: Discussion (30 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: A point was made about a public education campaign. It would be very useful that this would be funded and I would like to see the input of the organisations that are represented here today. That is what we are talking about. Mandated transparency has to be built into AI decisions. The witnesses referred to public services, and Ms Casey spoke about how they are changing and becoming more...

Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Looking at the energy markets today, it is hard not to see the amount of profiteering and rip-off prices that are fleecing ordinary people in this country. It is not hard to figure out who is doing it. Bord Gáis Energy is increasing its rate by 13.5%, SSE Airtricity by 9.5% with a 12% surcharge, Flogas by 7%, Energia by 12.1% and Pinergy by 9.83%. The ESB made profits of €700...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: It is very interesting. The witnesses are giving us all the feedback we need. The most important issue is legislation. Another thing I am hearing is that children's rights have to be put to the forefront in every policy. A lot of these platforms are owned by individuals, which is another issue because often those individuals put their perspective on what is needed or not needed. We spoke...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Mr. Murray spoke of a mini-citizens' assembly on AI with 38 people involved. When is that to happen and when will the report be finished?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Lastly, I am interested in whether AI is creating inequality in our society. As someone said, we have to talk about laptops, phones and iPhones and such, which are very expensive. People in poorer areas will not be able to access that. What is their view on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: As young people, do the witnesses think AI should be banned from using art and music?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: There is a cross channel between what we had this morning and now. The witnesses' themes seem to be a little bit different in that most of their statements are saying there is a grave danger here if we do not look at it, examine it and do it properly. People speak about guardrails. What is not included in the guardrails that should be there now? Can Mr. Byrne provide us with an example...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence and Children and Young People: Discussion (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: Mr. Byrne spoke about AI being used to the detriment of minority groups. Can he explain this?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (23 Sep 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 318. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide the date for signing the timebound provision instrument; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50242/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (29 Jul 2025)

Johnny Mythen: 2597. To ask the Minister for Health the number of practicing dentists registered in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41039/25]