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Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I will not use my entire ten minutes. I will probably take less than five. I welcome the motion tabled by Sinn Féin. We have had many debates on this issue. We probably cannot have enough debates about our health system. As it is, our health system is good, when people can get access to it. We have some of the best doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants and clerical staff in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on remarks made recently by a Lieutenant Colonel (details supplied) in the Irish Defence Forces regarding recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22023/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 47. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on proposals for an Irish naval vessel and personnel to participate in Operation Irini, part of which is to involve training of the Libyan Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22025/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government will instigate a public tribunal on bullying and sexual abuse in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22022/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 2. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on any discussion he has had with senior Garda authorities on the policing of anti-asylum seeker-refugee demonstrations and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25462/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: My question relates to the Minister's discussions with senior gardaí on the policing of anti-asylum seeker and anti-refugee demonstrations across the State. Many of us are concerned about what has manifested in the State and the situations in which police find themselves.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: Some lines have been crossed at some of the demonstrations. There is no doubt about that. It is unequivocal. Outside agitators are trying to sow fears and play on people's fears and hatred. Some of these are outside agitators who have an agenda, that is, to stoke fear and so forth. It is a testament to the Irish people that we have welcomed the vast majority of people to this country....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: We understand the police find themselves in difficult situations, but there are also question marks over where those lines have been blurred at demonstrations. Remember these demonstrations are outside where people live. Some of the policing has to be questioned. It is very light touch in comparison to what the Debenhams workers went through two years ago. There is a stark contrast in how...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: This is the fifth anniversary of an historic referendum that changed Ireland. It gave a generational view to a new Ireland. It is in that context, and also in the context of the review by Marie O'Shea BL and the proposed Bill, that we are talking about abortion services in Ireland. The current legislation, as Ms O'Shea has said, is not fit for purpose. Ms O'Shea is unequivocal in her...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I thank all the witnesses for their statements. Has the concept of the winter plan been shelved?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: The national service plan has two objectives. How much did the pandemic stall the main objectives in health and personal social services? Obviously, there was a significant amount of confusion and disruption to say the least. What did the pandemic essentially do to those core objectives in health and personal social services and the implementation of Sláintecare?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: Off the lists.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: Is that manifesting itself now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: What does that mean for those in that situation who did not get that particular intervention at that critical time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: My final question is about the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. It was here last week and it was an interesting session. It said 800,000 people in the State would have a neurological condition, which is one seventh of the population. It is an enormous number of people. What was stark about the statement was that 85% of the neurological patients will not have access to a community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I presume that if all those CHOs were covered, that 85% would go down dramatically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: Obviously, that is not in place. I think only two have that cover at the moment. How long do the witnesses think it would take for those CHOs to be completely covered?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: HSE National Service Plan 2023: Discussion (24 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: My final question is about additional beds in the health service. Correct me if I am wrong. Some 162 beds were added to the public health system last year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (18 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: 449. To ask the Minister for Health if people with long-term and serious allergies would be considered for the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23775/23]

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (30 May 2023)

Gino Kenny: I welcome this motion from Sinn Féin. It is very topical, very well thought out and very relevant to issues around respite. I worked in respite for a long time. It is an essential service for service users and families. It is like a home from home. You build friendships with clients and so forth and you really cannot put a price on that development, that friendship, that care and...