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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Am I correct that Ms O'Loughlin has told us that to get a proper answer we must approach the Department of Health?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Recently a programme entitled "RTÉ Investigates: Council Chamber Secrets" was broadcast. The programme was an investigation of the funds drawn down with no delivery of infrastructure. What process is in place to ensure the actual delivery of the performance report?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: We are discussing the 2021 report in May 2022. Is there any way that we can see live performance data or even data that concerns this year?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Does the Department have an idea when the summer economic statement will be published?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Is that the date or the actual publishing?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I note that spending is assessed in terms of a negative impact on climate change. Is there a similar piece of work to ensure that we have a just transition approach?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Public Service Performance Report 2021: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I would appreciate the detailed report on that if it is possible. I thank our guests for their time.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (1 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank Mr. Barnes and his colleagues for being here. We may be one of the richest countries but we have an awful lot of poor people in it. The council's report references the Pensions Commission projecting a €13 billion shortfall in funding for pensions in 2050. What is the best way to address this in the absence of raising the retirement age?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (1 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Is there any method to the madness of the Government's waiting until October to address the cost of living? Deputy Doherty may have asked something similar around this, but we are in a massive cost-of-living crisis. Should the action be taken more seriously? Will the council outline how best to approach mitigating the impact of inflation on households while avoiding additional inflationary...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (1 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I am a spokesperson for older people and I have concerns around pension-age people in terms of food or fuel at this point. It is getting out of hand. We have many people coming through the doors of our office with those problems. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council mentions the rainy day quite a bit in its report. What does the council feel is the best approach to a rainy-day fund in terms...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (1 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Yes. I will finish up by asking the council's view on changing VAT rates both in general and with regard to the reduced rate for the hospitality sector. What would be its effect on inflation versus the benefits? Would there be any unforeseen consequences of that?

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The Bill restores the right of Garda court presenters to bring prosecutions by giving it a legal basis. Two weeks ago, the case of Garda Liam Varley and Mr. Ciarán Davitt came before the High Court. The judgment in this case was that there is no legal basis underpinning the system of Garda court presenters at District Court level. The effect of the decision is that no Garda other than...

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: We often hear the Government pay lip service to climate action. We need real action that will make a difference and we need it worldwide. We need it in Europe and throughout the island of Ireland but we especially need it at local level. We need joined-up thinking. Everyone has a part to play and they must play it. There can be no opt-out for the rich and famous, such as the proposed...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The Minister is currently involved in very important negotiations for the new public sector pay deal. The current public sector stability agreement is set to conclude at the end of the year. Given we are now at the midway point, will the Minister provide the House with an update on the negotiations for the new public service stability agreement?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: As the Minister will be aware, ordinary people are really feeling the pressure in the midst of the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. Workers and families are really struggling. There are increased energy prices, increased food prices, and even increases in the price of housing. Yesterday, an AA survey showed that petrol prices have increased by 11.5% in the past two weeks. Diesel is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I completely understand where the Minister is coming from and that we must try to manage the public finances in a prudent manner. I get that. We in Sinn Féin get that. We are, however, constantly hearing the talk about the risks of a wage-price spiral. There is a problem in that. The argument has been there was not any evidence for that, and there has been wage growth in some...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: With regard to the Department's guidance for public service employers during Covid-19, the special leave with pay for Covid-19, what are the Minister's further plans in this regard and will he make a statement on this?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: My colleague Deputy Mairéad Farrell has raised the issue of long Covid with the Minister on a number of occasions. When she did so, he informed us that flexibility was to be provided to public service workers. That is good. The scheme provides for certain payments to staff during periods of absence from work due to illness from long Covid. This is despite long Covid not being...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I appreciate what the Minister is saying. The Government has taken some measures in response to long Covid, but those who are still suffering feel it is not enough. The pandemic emergency may have been declared over but they are still suffering. For these people, long Covid is with them every day. It manifests in shortness of breath, chronic fatigue, brain fog, an inability to concentrate...

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Our children have a constitutional right to an education. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, education must be accessible on an all-equal basis with others in the community in which people live. This right is being denied by a lack of appropriate school places. On page 96 of the programme for Government, there is a commitment to ensure that every child with...