Results 241-260 of 2,297 for speaker:Patricia Ryan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 604. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for an eye specialist/optician appointment in each CHO area, in tabular form; the reason there is a delay in such appointments being allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50011/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 605. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of beds in Lakeview Mental Health Facility in Naas, County Kildare; how many are currently occupied/available; if he can investigate why people seriously in need of mental health treatment were turned away in recent days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50012/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 606. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of beds for child and adolescent mental health in CHO 7; and where they are located. [50013/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 607. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide clarification on why Laois Mental Health Services have not been able to fill the vacant post of psychotherapist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50014/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 29. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to CHO7 for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48994/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 66. To ask the Minister for Health the level of additional core expenditure for new developments, excluding funding for carryover and otherwise maintaining existing levels of service, which has been allocated to the Cancer Strategy for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48995/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I feel the Deputy's pain about waiting lists, I can say that much. Losing a loved one is never easy but for those whose loved ones passed away during Covid in nursing homes and care facilities without their families around them, it was especially hard. Families were denied access to their loved ones as they died and they are still being denied answers in respect of their deaths. The...

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion and welcome the opportunity to speak on it and give it my full support. As Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for older people, the health and well-being of our senior citizens is very close to my heart, as the Minister of State will be aware. I firmly believe our elderly deserve the very best care possible in order that they can enjoy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 114. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospice care/palliative care beds in CHO7; and the location of each. [48883/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 115. To ask the Minister for Health if the pandemic payment has been approved for the nurses in the Blood Transfusion Service, who worked at the frontline in patient-facing roles throughout the pandemic; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48885/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 116. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the concerning circumstances where a homecare package applied for in October 2022, has not yet been processed for a person (details supplied), and where family members have not been able to get through to the HSE department. [48887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (8 Nov 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 144. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development how much of the €5 million allocated to the blue ways tourism fund that has been drawn down in Kildare south; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48882/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 77. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the criteria for the grant for 50% of rates back for local businesses, as announced in budget 2024; and the opening date for applications for same. [46979/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 84. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the plans the Government has for employment and industry incentives in the south Kildare region, specifically, Monasterevin, Rathangan and Athy. [46975/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 104. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason, when retrofitting old council housing with more efficient air-to-water heating systems, the council did not replace windows and doors with energy-efficient ones, resulting in higher heating costs for tenants due to heat loss through inefficient windows and doors; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 115. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason social housing tenants applying for adaptation grants-works are being told by Kildare County Council there is no money remaining for these works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46971/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 116. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the plans, if any, the Government has to purchase the property and lands at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, in the interests of heritage and local tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46974/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeships instituted in south Kildare since 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46976/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, with regard to the now vacant old St. Paul's Community School building in Monasterevin, County Kildare, he will give consideration to its possible suitability for use as a centre for apprenticeships and-or further education courses. [46977/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (18 Oct 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of mortgages, previously classed as performing loans, which have fallen into arrears since the beginning of the interest rate increases to date; and how many of those were the subject of previous restructuring, split/shelved portion mortgages or previous alternative payment arrangements. [45713/23]