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Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: The level and quality of care available and provided to our elderly vulnerable people and those with disabilities is a vital issue. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter today, for which I thank the Women's Parliamentary Caucus. As Sinn Féin spokesperson for older people, I am aware of the difficulties our older, more vulnerable citizens experience in accessing health and...

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I might add that I am very disappointed that the Minister has left the Chamber again. I thank Deputy Ó Broin for all the work he does in respect of housing. We find ourselves here asking the Minister of State and the Government to act urgently to prevent more families and children becoming homeless this Christmas. We are calling for the temporary reinstatement of the ban on...

Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I, too, am glad to speak to the Bill. I thank Deputies Daly and Quinlivan, as well as Lee in Deputy Daly's office. The consequences of crimes are not solely confined to victims and perpetrators. Extended families and society are also affected. Restorative justice is a way of giving both victims and offenders a safe platform that is mediated and impartial to try to address the harm done...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 77. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí redeployed from Kildare to Dublin to support gardaí during the tragic events of Thursday, 23 November 2023; if, on days subsequent to that, the redeployments were voluntary in nature; and what the payment structure was for same redeployment. [54883/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that all lighting on the junctions and exits on the M1 motorway (for example Junction 14) has been removed; if he is conscious of the dangers of this; and if there are plans to put any alternative sources of light for example, solar lights above exit signs. [55568/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 121. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of housing accommodation units in Kildare for Traveller families; and if there are any plans to increase that number. [55564/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 122. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will introduce a ‘no-fault’ eviction ban in County Kildare over the winter months, given that the homeless and emergency accommodation services in the county are overwhelmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55567/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childhood Obesity (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 224. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting on obesity clinic appointments, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55565/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 225. To ask the Minister for Health if wheelchairs, rollators and other such mobility equipment supplied by the HSE is recycled; and if so, how many such units are put back into use. [55566/23]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I was not here for the opening statement but have read it and thank IFAC for that. IFAC has been critical of the blurring between core and non-core spending. Will the witnesses elaborate on how they feel the spending should be presented? Is there any spending at present that could be classified as non-core?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: On the better targeting of the cost-of-living supports and their once-off nature, do those supports address the ongoing energy poverty faced by older people who are reliant on electricity? I have constituents on dialysis machines or oxygen. The use of their heating and all of that is going up and continuously high energy bills are coming into their home. They need protection from being...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: Hopefully, we will look at it again and target them better, if we need to. On possible benchmarking of State benefits and poverty prevention benefits this would bring to older people, could windfall capital funds be used to fund for this?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (13 Dec 2023)

Patricia Ryan: Yes.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Residential Premises Rental Income Relief and Mortgage Interest Relief in Budget 2024: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I agree with what Mr. Hall said about the ESB and Uisce Éireann. I am inundated with contact from people who cannot get into houses and are waiting for months. It is a disgrace. That is the first thing I will say. Deputy Boyd Barrett was talking about the cost of rent in his area. In Kildare, the average rent is €1,450 per month. I represent the south Kildare constituency,...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Residential Premises Rental Income Relief and Mortgage Interest Relief in Budget 2024: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I agree. I am dealing with people who are in homes owned by vulture funds. They are worried about when they turn 65 and are no longer able to work. How are they going to keep a roof over their heads and pay €1,500 to €1,700 per month to do so? It is becoming a huge problem for the people who are coming through my door in my constituency. With regard to mortgage interest...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Residential Premises Rental Income Relief and Mortgage Interest Relief in Budget 2024: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: So I have no solution for those who are in vulture funds currently.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Residential Premises Rental Income Relief and Mortgage Interest Relief in Budget 2024: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I thank all the witnesses and thank the Chair.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Residential Premises Rental Income Relief and Mortgage Interest Relief in Budget 2024: Discussion (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I know that.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (17 Jan 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 691. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to detail what measures are or will be put in place to provide for secondary school places for schools (details supplied). [2076/24]