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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 212. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently on the waiting list for hearing examinations in County Clare by length of time waiting in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58427/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (23 Nov 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures that he will take to address the shortfall of planting 8,000 hectares of trees per year as promised in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58397/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Nov 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: There are 43,981 adults on outpatient waiting lists in the mid west; 11,422 have been on the list for over 18 months. That is almost 26% of the overall figure of those on the list. As a former Minister for Health, I hope the Tánaiste will appreciate that these long delays for scheduled care directly relate to overcrowding in the one emergency department in the region which is...

Drugs Policy: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Deputy Joan Collins and my constituency colleague, Deputy McNamara, for sharing time in order that I might speak on this very important issue. I commend the Labour Party on using its Private Members' slot for this motion. I also commend an Teachta Gino Kenny on the introduction of his Bill last week. They are all positive measures on this important issue and, crucially, they create...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (1 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he expects the defective concrete blocks scheme to open to affected households in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59845/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (1 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 64. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he has any plans to review the HAP band rate applicable to County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59844/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 10. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Government’s strategy on step-down accommodation in cases in which a person leaves a domestic violence refuge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56990/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: As the Minister of State knows, the 16 days of activism on gender-based violence will end on Saturday but the work, needless to say, must continue. In view of this, will the Minister of State outline the Government's strategy on tackling DSGBV with respect to step-down accommodation in cases in which a person leaves a domestic violence refuge?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister. The third national strategy he referenced commits to quite a few actions. In particular, I note and welcome that he intends to form a policy on how to keep the survivor in the family home but with their abuser removed, as opposed to the current situation where, in so many unfortunate cases, survivors have no choice but to return to the arms of their abuser after their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister for his response. I will mention Clare Haven Services which has provided 30 years of invaluable service to women and families throughout the county, region and the country at large. Through its educational arm and in collaboration with Technological University of the Shannon, Haven Horizons has put together a level 6 accredited course in domestic abuse and coercive...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I wish to highlight the issues surrounding the transfer of the four Shannon heritage sites in County Clare to Clare County Council. The council has done its due diligence, has handed over a 600-page report and has been clear with the Government that the transfer cannot happen without the proposed funding package being signed off. The Taoiseach is the middle man. Enough time has laboured...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a person (details supplied) was ruled ineligible for the warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60330/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps that a person (details supplied) can take in respect of works carried out under the better energy warmer schemes that negatively affected the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60331/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 128. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans for a disconnection moratorium for all low-income households in respect of the energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61045/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 129. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he plans to establish a just transition commission to guide and implement a carbon neutral transition to meet Ireland’s energy targets, build public support for climate action with targeted anti-poverty and pro-equality measures similar to Just Transition Scotland; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 174. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has given any consideration to extending the 9% tourism VAT rate beyond 2025, in respect of the deepening cost-of-living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60334/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 190. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the plans that the ESB, the Office of Public Works and Waterways Ireland have in place to prepare for floods along the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61041/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 191. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the €7 million allocated to remove pinch points on the River Shannon between Athlone and Meelick has been drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61043/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Flood Risk Management (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 210. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans that each local authority along the River Shannon has in place to prepare for flooding along the course of the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61042/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (6 Dec 2022)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 218. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the sites on the derelict register in County Clare; the levies collected on same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60341/22]