Results 1-20 of 52 for speaker:Ann Graves

Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2025)

Ann Graves: I thank the Deputies for introducing this Bill. It goes to the core of how workers can defend and improve their pay and conditions of employment. Workers need a Government that is on their side. For far too long, workers and their rights have just been an afterthought. Right now, Ireland, disgracefully, has what is among the most restrictive trade union legislative regimes in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (14 May 2025)

Ann Graves: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ask Dublin Bus to review the practice of cancelling buses in order to arrive at the terminus on time, which practice appears to be occurring regularly on a route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24770/25]

Parental Choice in Education: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2025)

Ann Graves: The education of our young people is hugely important. We need to ensure it is carried out in a supportive and inclusive environment. Sinn Féin has a long-standing policy on choice and diversification in education. In our manifesto in 2024, we committed to developing a new strategy to support existing and emerging demands for diversification of patronage in school. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 May 2025)

Ann Graves: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case for a review of the TFI fare structure due to its impact on service users, such as a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22964/25]

Childcare: Motion (7 May 2025)

Ann Graves: The early years education sector is in crisis. It is not serving the interests of parents, children or providers. It is in serious need of investment and adequate funding. Parents are paying the equivalent of a mortgage for services. In some cases, they cannot access childcare even if they could afford it. My office in Swords responds every day to people caught up in this crisis....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 May 2025)

Ann Graves: Tackling the causes and consequences of the drug crisis has to become a political priority. The new national drugs strategy is the opportunity for the Government to do this. To ensure success, those at the heart of the drugs crisis need to be at the core of the process. Ignoring them is simply not an option. The Government must commit to working and engaging with families, communities and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (7 May 2025)

Ann Graves: 581. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps needed to access a SUSI grant for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22058/25]

International Workers’ Day: Statements (1 May 2025)

Ann Graves: Sonas Lá na Bealtaine oraibh. I am very proud member of SIPTU and have been a union member and representative all my working life. I commend the unions represented in Leinster House today promoting the benefits of union membership. I was also happy to stand with the early years childhood groups in calling on the Government to honour its pre-election promises to the sector. Trade...

Children's Health Ireland: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: Many of our most vulnerable children and young people have been failed not only by CHI but also by the Government. Families from right across my constituency of Dublin Fingal East have contacted me in desperation, pleading for decent healthcare services for their children. A young mother in Swords who has turned her life around and gone back to education has a three-year-old child who has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 789. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the 5th autism class will open in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18788/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 928. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether students sitting this year’s Leaving Certificate will be disadvantaged by the recent proposal by her Department to reduce the grade inflation adjustment from 7.5% to 5.5% for the 2025 cohort (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19775/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 1065. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills where a student (details supplied) can access a special unit or a special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21231/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Measures (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 1435. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will give prompt consideration to the Social Welfare (Bereaved Partner's Pension) Bill 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19777/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 1437. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to review the carer's allowance entitlement for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19884/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medical Inquiries (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 2217. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the data regulations have yet to be signed off for the establishment of an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in women of child-bearing potential in the State. [19759/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Dental Services (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 2213. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE senior dental surgeons with a special interest in special needs within CHO9 in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [19745/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Staff (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 2214. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE consultant dermatologists based at Beaumont Hospital in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [19746/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Pharmacy Services (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 2215. To ask the Minister for Health , the number of WTE pharmacists that work in CAMHS in CHO9 area; if this number will be further increased; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19747/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Hospital Services (29 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: 2216. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons that presented to the accident and emergency department of CHI Temple Street on 24 and 25 December 2024. [19748/25]

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Ann Graves: Uisce Éireann has to become more accountable to the public it serves. A constituent of mine, an old-age pensioner, is owed money by Uisce Éireann since last November, when she paid Dyno-Rod, a private company, to clear an urgent problem that was the responsibility of Uisce Éireann because she could not wait for it to act. The cost was €190, a substantial amount of...