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Easing of Covid-19 Restrictions: Statements (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the easing of restrictions but for some in society this is a huge cause for concern. We have already seen our older people left out of Government announcements, particularly those living in nursing homes. The Government has been slow to consider their needs. Those who are medically vulnerable and those with suppressed immune systems have been left to fend for themselves. I urge...

Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: This is a short but important Bill, which Sinn Féin will be supporting. It will amend the principal Act to provide for once-off redundancy payments for workers in respect of certain lay-off periods from 13 March 2020 to 30 September 2021. My colleague, An Teachta O’Reilly, became aware of this problem early in the pandemic and has introduced the Redundancy Payments (Lay-off,...

Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Struggling workers and their families have had enough of token gestures. They have been insulted by an offer of a trip to Leinster House and there have been mixed messages about the pandemic bonus payment. The Government must ensure family carers, workers in organisations funded under sections 38 and 39 and workers in homeless services funded under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 are...

Freedom of Information Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I commend my colleagues, na Teachtaí Mairéad Farrell and Sorca Clarke, on bringing forward this Bill. The Bill has been developed in close consultation with some of the State's top investigative journalists and transparency campaigners. It will address many of the shortcomings of the current FOI regime, some of which were brought into sharp focus by the events of "Zapponegate"...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank everybody for their contributions. I apologise for having had to step out earlier. If I ask a question that has already been asked, I will check the proceedings and get the answer to it. I would like to know what base measures should be used to calculate indexation and whether the triple-lock measure is the best there is or whether there is a better way.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I asked whether there was a better way than the triple-lock. However, I am going to move on and say that there have been calls for an independent body similar to the Low Pay Commission to oversee indexation. Would the ESRI support such a body and what approach should it take?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Does the ESRI have figures on the cost of indexation based on current inflation and wage growth?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: If the ESRI carried out that analysis, it would be published in due course.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Indexation of Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the witnesses.

Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Motion (8 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I begin by commending the Women of Honour on their bravery, courage and commitment in sharing their experiences in the public arena to bring about change. Unfortunately, the allegations, while shocking, were no surprise to me. I had read reports on the work done by the former captain, Tom Clonan. I also read the emails that all Deputies receive, almost daily, from retired sergeant, Anthony...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 262. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure the pandemic bonus payment will be paid to workers in organisations funded under section 10 of the Housing Act 1988; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7398/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on whether the HAP agreement between landlords and tenants is fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7403/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will introduce legislation to ban the advertising of properties for rent that do not meet minimum standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7404/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 321. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of electric vehicle chargers installed at each property owned or controlled by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Inquiries (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 319. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will establish a statutory public inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment and abuse by a group and a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7405/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Inquiries (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 320. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will include allegations of child sexual abuse at military camps in the proposed inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment and abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7406/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of electric vehicle chargers installed at schools; the number installed at each school that has electric vehicle chargers installed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7408/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 353. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current waiting time for applications for a PPS number in each county; the number of applications outstanding in each county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7397/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Laboratory Facilities (10 Feb 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 384. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that delays in the testing of drugs at the State Laboratory is jeopardising court cases; her plans to address these delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7402/22]