Results 2,041-2,060 of 2,486 for speaker:Patricia Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason, when retrofitting old council housing with more efficient air-to-water heating systems, the council did not replace windows and doors with energy-efficient ones, resulting in higher heating costs for tenants due to heat loss through inefficient windows and doors; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason social housing tenants applying for adaptation grants-works are being told by Kildare County Council there is no money remaining for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 116. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans, if any, the Government has to purchase the property and lands at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, in the interests of heritage and local tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeships instituted in south Kildare since 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46976/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with regard to the now vacant old St. Paul's Community School building in Monasterevin, County Kildare, he will give consideration to its possible suitability for use as a centre for apprenticeships and-or further education courses. [46977/23]

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion and welcome the opportunity to speak on it and give it my full support. As Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for older people, the health and well-being of our senior citizens is very close to my heart, as the Minister of State will be aware. I firmly believe our elderly deserve the very best care possible in order that they can enjoy...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I feel the Deputy's pain about waiting lists, I can say that much. Losing a loved one is never easy but for those whose loved ones passed away during Covid in nursing homes and care facilities without their families around them, it was especially hard. Families were denied access to their loved ones as they died and they are still being denied answers in respect of their deaths. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 114. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospice care/palliative care beds in CHO7; and the location of each. [48883/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 115. To ask the Minister for Health if the pandemic payment has been approved for the nurses in the Blood Transfusion Service, who worked at the frontline in patient-facing roles throughout the pandemic; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48885/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 116. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the concerning circumstances where a homecare package applied for in October 2022, has not yet been processed for a person (details supplied), and where family members have not been able to get through to the HSE department. [48887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 144. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development how much of the €5 million allocated to the blue ways tourism fund that has been drawn down in Kildare south; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48882/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 29. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to CHO7 for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 66. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to the Cancer Strategy for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to clarify what is to be done with a premises (details supplied) now that the new school has been built and is up and running, as there has been considerable interest expressed by local groups seeking to use it for other purposes. [50008/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 278. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the Hill of Allen can be included on the Register of Historic Monuments; if the option of bringing the site into public ownership can be explored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50009/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 279. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if, with regard to the housing units on the grounds of a site (details supplied), he will clarify when funding will be allocated to Kildare County Council to refurbish these properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50010/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Sports Facilities (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 474. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth what measures, if any, are in place for the provision of space/venues for sports and fitness activities for those with intellectual disabilities in Kildare, as groups which provide such activities are having problems sourcing suitable venues, and are experiencing difficulty in providing this essential service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 604. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an eye specialist/optician appointment in each CHO area, in tabular form; the reason there is a delay in such appointments being allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 605. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of beds in Lakeview Mental Health Facility in Naas, County Kildare; how many are currently occupied/available; if he can investigate why people seriously in need of mental health treatment were turned away in recent days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50012/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 606. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of beds for child and adolescent mental health in CHO 7; and where they are located. [50013/23]