Results 721-740 of 2,486 for speaker:Patricia Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 513. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each station in County Kildare on 1 June 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29438/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (1 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which restorative justice is used in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29444/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 539. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to minimise the impact of the eco-scheme on farmers' basic payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 540. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he will take to phase out of long-term leasing of entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29448/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 541. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide significant funding to assist the revival of Ireland's sugar beet industry; his plan for the restarting of a traditionally very important industry here; the actions he has already taken to facilitate the return of sugar production to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29449/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: On page 115 of the programme for Government, the Government commits to ensuring that all enlisted members of the Defence Forces have the same access to healthcare as officers do. What progress has been made towards achieving this? Will the PDFORRA medical assistance scheme be extended beyond the end of the year and its scope be expanded to include family members and ex-service personnel?

Mental Health During and Post Covid-19: Statements (3 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: The pandemic has had a huge effect on the mental health of our older people. Over the last year I have spoken to many of the groups that represent and advocate for our older people. The stories they have told me are shocking. Our older people have been left behind by this Government. One older person described their time during Covid as looking out the window waiting to die. Too much...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Chair and our guests. Many of the questions I was going to ask on income tax and corporation tax have been answered. I am very concerned about the housing crisis and I have raised this issue with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I note that IFAC's report draws attention to the large amount of personal savings on deposit. Is there...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I have also raised concerns regarding the delivery of Sláintecare and reforms. What is IFAC's view concerning what should be done to prioritise Sláintecare and the vital reforms required in this area?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Patricia Ryan: In IFAC's opinion it is essential that the Government give us an update.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I also note that IFAC's report states that the unwinding of savings could boost consumer spending. Does IFAC have a suggestion regarding how that could best be done?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (27 May 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I thank Mr. Barnes very much.

Affordable Housing Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: This Government's approach to housing favours vulture funds and institutional investors. Sinn Féin in government will turn the tables on these funds in favour of ordinary workers and their families. For too long, successive Governments have treated housing as a commodity, so much so that people who are on relatively good incomes have found themselves squeezed out of the market, leaving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 405. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reopen cancer screening services; his plans to address the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26296/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (24 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 406. To ask the Minister for Health if private consultants receive preferential rates for office accommodation in public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26307/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 407. To ask the Minister for Health the amount received in each CHO area from private consultants for office accommodation in public hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26308/21]