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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: This week I spoke with Helen Downes, the CEO of Shannon Chamber. Among other things, we discussed balanced regional development. The Minister of State will be aware of the work of Shannon Chamber. I understand he will be addressing its members later this year in Dromoland, which we are all looking forward to. As he well knows, balanced regional development is a core part of the programme...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I note from IDA Ireland's additional job creation figures from 2022 that County Clare is one of just five counties where there has been net negative growth in the year. What is the Minister of State going to have IDA Ireland do about this, to pull its socks up for next year and to ensure we are not in the same position we have been in for the past three years, namely, looking at a minus...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: As of this morning, the INMO trolley watch recorded 84 people on trolleys in UHL. The consistently high numbers have gone beyond a joke. It has created a huge amount of anger locally. Nurses have stated they are retiring early because of the pressures and stress they face in UHL in order to protect their mental health. UHL is the infamous war zone. The nurses, who are heroes in our time...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (9 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 547. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the duty of care that he has provided to all emergency accommodation recipients under his Department with basic habitation and sanitation standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21573/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Emergency Accommodation (9 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 548. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will confirm whether tents are being used at a site (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21574/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I was fascinated by the information provided. I thank the speakers from the ESRI for attending. I commend the fantastic work it has conducted. I am aware that the ESRI was struck by the lack of North-South comparative research. I wanted to say well done to the institute right now because without it and the research it has done, this particular conversation most likely would not be taking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: To move on, Dr. Barrett mentioned education, which was the next thing I was coming to. With regard to the number of early school leavers, the situation in the North of Ireland is obviously disappointing and concerning to everyone here. Dr. Barrett mentioned that children are now not exceeding their parents in respect of their level of educational attainment. He also mentioned academic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Is it possible to measure the human impact? I attended a briefing given by the Irish Hospice Foundation yesterday at which it explained the need for the reintroduction of bereavement grants here in the South. We lost that scheme in 2014. What we are hearing from our constituents and those impacted is that they are ending up in considerable debt just to be able to afford funerals for family...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Economics of Northern Ireland and the All-island Economy: Economic and Social Research Institute (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: To move on to productivity, it was mentioned that there were major differences. I note that the ESRI did not find evidence of causality between the usual factors and suggested that a comprehensive strategy was needed. I ask the witnesses to come back with recommendations in respect of this comprehensive strategy and what it would look like. This was already covered to some degree in...

Other Questions (Resumed): School Transport (16 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the review of the school transport scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20828/23]

Other Questions (Resumed): School Transport (16 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I would be grateful if the Minister updated me on the review of the school transport scheme and made a statement on the matter.

Other Questions (Resumed): School Transport (16 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I thank her for that information. It was encouraging to hear about the consultation that has taken place. I will raise the issue of equality with respect to school transport and make the case for reviewing the geographical eligibility limits. The Minister mentioned the second nearest school but, especially in rural areas, there is a need to go much...

Other Questions (Resumed): School Transport (16 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: As the Minister will know, Article 42 of the Constitution concerns the right to education and underpins the right of parents to be the primary educators of their children and to make conscientious decisions with respect to the education their children receive. In accordance with Article 42.4, the Department is responsible for facilitating the education of our children in concert with the...

Other Questions (Resumed): School Transport (16 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: It was Knockanean National School.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Project Ireland 2040 (11 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 47. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the progress of Project Ireland 2040 deliverables with respect to County Clare to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22160/23]

Targeted Investment in the Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (17 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for lending me the time to speak on this very important issue. It is arguably the most pressing issue facing my constituents in Clare, tied with the ever-growing housing crisis. I have been on the record of this House many times in support of the reinstatement of the accident and emergency department at Ennis hospital. I would like to take the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I want to speak in support of Focus Ireland's recommendations for the previous Labour Party Bill to address child homelessness, which received cross-party support in this House, to be reintroduced. Emergency accommodation in Clare, for example, has been at full capacity since at least last June. We have a very limited definition of homelessness. That means our figures do not truly reflect...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (18 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will review the HAP bands with respect to a growing housing crisis in order to bring HAP bands into line with current market rents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23563/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (18 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I acknowledge the work done in increasing the discretionary HAP - but that is only in the instances where there is risk of homelessness, or in the case of homelessness - and the extension of the couples rate to single people. This, however, is not enough, especially for those on the lowest incomes. There are 2,831 families on the Clare County Council housing list now, but there are also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Policy (18 May 2023)

Violet-Anne Wynne: One in five HAP tenants in Clare is in receipt of the higher discretionary rate of payment. I do not know what it is in other constituencies but I imagine it is similar, if not higher. It is a clear indication there is a need, whether it is wanted or not, to increase and index the payment. I understand there was a concern with setting too high a floor on rents in the private rental market...