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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 738. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacancies that currently exist in County Wexford across psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing by job title in tabular form; the number of positions across these disciplines that are currently fulfilled by locum or agency staff; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 739. To ask the Minister for Health the number of professionals that have left psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing in County Wexford in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16451/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 740. To ask the Minister for Health the number of professionals that have retired from psychiatry, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling and psychotherapy and mental health nursing in County Wexford in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16452/22]

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: The right to self-determination is and always will be the first principle of the foundation of our Republic. Neutrality and sovereignty are equally second. The history of our own country and the blood of generations of the working class are testimony to that. Now more than ever, neutrality must be cherished and protected. It is not right that prominent Ministers are undermining neutrality...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I also thank Ms Curtis and Ms Craig for attending. Both are very welcome. Will the BAI officials give us a flavour of the way they anticipate engaging with the public on the promotion of media literacy? As the BAI is an important constructor of codes, rules and policies, how does it intend to do this?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses. The authority's strategic objectives refer to: "[Enhancing] creativity and innovation as distinctive features of the Irish audio and audiovisual sectors". What are the witnesses' thoughts on the animation sector in Ireland? This industry has the potential to boom and create hundreds of jobs in the future.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Would the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland favour the funding of indigenous drama and drama as Gaeilge? How would the authority set out to achieve this in the long run?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I have two further questions. Do I have time?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Ms Frances Haugen appeared before the committee recently and she emphasised the lack of technological expertise required to understand and monitor the dangers of the algorithms used by social media companies. Has the BAI engaged with the Minister in preparation for this challenge? It seems a very niche kind of skill.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Ms Haugen emphasised the lack of expertise in that field. I believe that the Minister should co-ordinate with the BAI to make sure we get at least one or two of those people in.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: What would Ms Craig consider the most important piece of new legislation, if any, she would recommend for the Online Safety Media Regulation Bill as regards her doing her job?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: No, that is what I am saying. Could Ms Craig recommend any changes or new legislation that she could see being introduced, that we can do for her, that would help her in doing her job?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (31 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 144. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expected timeframe to establish through primary legislation an unfair trading practice enforcement authority. [16973/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (31 Mar 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 372. To ask the Minister for Health if he has plans to address the substantial shortfall under the fair deal scheme between private and voluntary nursing homes and their counterparts in the HSE taking into account a 62% national differential and that €692 per resident per week more is provided to the HSE nursing homes by the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17125/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I have had several smaller childcare services in Wexford contacting me regarding the new core funding for the early childhood care and education, ECCE, sector. Some services, through the online portal, are only showing they will break even or see a slight increase in funding allocations. Will the Taoiseach contact the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. We have seen the empirical evidence in recent years that Ireland has among the highest childcare costs in the OECD. Full childcare fees for children under three were estimated at €771 per month in 2019. Today it is nearer €800 per month, reaching almost €1,300 in some cities. Therefore, we in Sinn Féin want to increase public...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ports Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 274. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the additional resources that are being provided to Rosslare Port in response to, and in order to support, the growing number of persons seeking asylum arriving there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18280/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (5 Apr 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 506. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the scheduling of practical music examinations during the Easter holidays; the engagement she had with teachers' unions regarding this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18338/22]

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Apr 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the delegates. Most of my questions have been asked. I have some observations. The Restaurants Association of Ireland recommended a funded task force for future development and promotion. Who would it recommend should be on that task force? I cannot get my head around the fact that the Restaurants Association of Ireland has no member in Fáilte Ireland. I do not know...