Results 261-280 of 1,269 for speaker:Johnny Mythen

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider an upward adjustment to the €8 million allocated for the lime scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42300/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. It is a very successful story and we need it. I understand Enterprise Ireland's remit, as Senator Daly said, is totally based on exports. A lot of small companies and small farmers can produce their own cheese, etc., but they are not given any help. I understand why Enterprise Ireland is into export because the more you export, the cheaper the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: In the opening statement, the witness said there were a lot of challenges including inflation, energy costs and geopolitical instability. What actions does Enterprise think are needed to alleviate these challenges, especially when it comes to inflation and hikes in interest rates? What does Enterprise Ireland predict the impact on business will be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the ICSA for its presentation. I will not rake over old coals or anything but the BAR fund was mentioned. Will the representatives elaborate more on the justification for applying for the fund? It was said that €12 per ewe is available under the sheep improvement scheme. Will they elaborate on what exact figure the ICSA has in mind for an increase in that? Are there any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: If we were playing France and England at rugby, I would fancy us all right.

Reversal of Planned Fuel Price Increases: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I commend Deputy Doherty's motion to all Deputies across the House, especially to my fellow Deputies from County Wexford. The Minister for Finance urgently needs to reverse the planned decision to raise petrol and diesel prices in October 2023. These purposeful price increases will add to the already substantial living costs of ordinary families. Wages have stagnated, food inflation is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 349. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline of 1 October 2023, to enable farmers to spread when conditions allow, in view of the extremely wet weather conditions in parts of the country over the past six to eight weeks which has prevented the spread of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41503/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 443. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider setting up a specific dedicated phone helpline in the nitrates section of his Department to assist and prioritise farmers who are facing extreme wet conditions, especially in County Wexford, given the havoc created in the timescale allowed for the spreading of slurry on their farms and causing animal welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 452. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline of 1 October 2023, to enable farmers to spread when conditions allow, in view of the extremely wet weather conditions in parts of the country over the past six to eight weeks, which have prevented the spread of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41504/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: As the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, is aware, industrial action is taking place as we speak across local authorities, including Wexford. There is an indefinite ban on all engagements with non-statutory political representatives. In fact, a 24-hour email ban will begin tomorrow, Friday, 22 September, and a 48-hour telephone ban begins on Tuesday, 26 September, including all media platforms. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I suppose it is fair to say that we have sizeable representation of the Irish sport horse industry here in this room, so I think the witnesses can speak with some authority on what they are talking about. A lot of the questions have been asked already but I will just ask a few short questions. In the opinion of the witnesses, is the present funding fit for purpose? Do they have main...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I have one quick question. I want to inquire about the impact of Brexit on the industry in terms of attending showcase events, breeding, veterinary and pharmaceutical costs and, obviously, the commercial passport functioning. How does that affect the industry?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (6 Jul 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 303. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider funding for a community neurorehabilitation team in CHO5, given that no funding has been allocated to date for a team in CHO5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33231/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 726. To ask the Minister for Health if a company (details supplied) has made a claim for the pandemic bonus payment for all its employees who qualified for the pandemic bonus payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (14 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 147. To ask the Minister for Health when he will be reviewing pharmacy services and funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28651/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 976. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of funding given to each greyhound track from the horse and greyhound racing funds from 2016 to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28161/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 1193. To ask the Minister for Health if overspending across his Department will result in any delay to the works required to bring Wexford General Hospital back to full operational capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27768/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 1194. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the creation of a mobile dentist unit to provide dental care for housebound people with oral problems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27769/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (31 May 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 138. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the 12 respite beds will re-opened in St. Aidan's Day Care Centre, Millands, Gorey, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26518/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (31 May 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 139. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will immediately intercede to alleviate the current closure of 12 respite beds in St. Aidan's Day Care Centre, Millands, Gorey, County Wexford, which have been closed for three months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26520/23]