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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (12 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: 37. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the precarious nature of work in the arts means that many artists, writers, musicians and actors are particularly affected by the housing crisis and are often part of the hidden homeless phenomenon (details supplied); her views on the important role that these workers play; if she...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: I am glad we are having this debate today. Numerous Deputies have spoken about this issue. Today's report on the south inner city was a critique of the inner dynamics of criminal gangs and how their insidious behaviour affects communities. The picture is pretty bleak. Children as young as ten or 12 are exploited and involved in the drugs industry. There is still light, as the author of...

Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: People Before Profit will be supporting this Bill. The Minister of State, Deputy English, will agree that the rent spiral is out of control, and when something is out of control, it needs to be stopped. We are at 20% more than peak rents in 2008. We all know what happened in 2008. Even by comparison with 2011 when it was trough rents, rents are 40% more now. Rents are completely...

Scouting Ireland: Statements: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (5 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: There is a supplier.

Scouting Ireland: Statements: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (5 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: Can the Minister of State finish?

Scouting Ireland: Statements: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (5 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: That is quite a long and detailed statement. It is informative for the people who are listening. I am somewhat concerned about some of what the Minister of State said, especially at the end, that this is not expected to be available in Ireland for a further period. How long is that further period? That is slightly worrying. People have been waiting for three years for these products to...

Scouting Ireland: Statements: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (5 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: I am grateful this Topical Issue matter has been taken. The subject, access to medicinal cannabis where there is a medical need, has caught the Irish public's imagination over the past three and a half years. I have been quite vocal about it. The Minister of State will have to agree that this has been a very protracted process to provide legal access to medicinal cannabis in Ireland....

Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: The Government will have been in power for nine years come February. In that time, the housing crisis has become incrementally worse. If the Government was a business or any sort of commercial enterprise, it would be run out of town. However, we are not talking about a business but about people who have to endure a homelessness crisis that has been compounded by various phenomena and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (3 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the unacceptable and potentially dangerous conditions that students and staff are working under at a school (details supplied); his views on whether the leaking roof and the unsafe situation this presents needs urgent remedial work; if funding will be committed to same as a matter of priority; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Administration (3 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: 352. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49849/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (3 Dec 2019)

Gino Kenny: 422. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the drug Spinraza; the way in which it is being rolled out; and the process and reason for the way in which it is being dispensed in view of the fact that there are still children awaiting its administration. [50227/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bord na Móna (28 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will meet trade unions representing Bord na Móna workers; his views on their demand that Bord na Móna management attend the Workplace Relations Commission to discuss issues relating to a just transition for their members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49437/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (28 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 47. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the funding that will be made available from the SEAI for energy efficiency measures in social housing units in mid-western areas of Dublin in the coming years; if the warmth and well-being scheme will be extended to other areas; the number of homes retrofitted under the scheme in the area; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (27 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 158. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Labre Park Traveller halting site is one of the few Traveller communities that is not covered by a primary health care team (details supplied); if he will take steps to ensure that the funding of a primary health care team for Travellers living in Labre Park and the wider Ballyfermot and Dublin 10 area is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (26 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 68. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the length of time on average it is taking to diagnose endometriosis and the impact this has on women suffering from the disease including their mental, emotional and physical health and ultimately fertility; his further views on introducing a comprehensive endometriosis education programme for general practitioners and other medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (26 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 95. To ask the Minister for Health the status of, and definitive start date for, the medicinal cannabis access programme in view of his most recent response with regard to two cannabis based products having been approved for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48736/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 119. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the difficult conditions under which staff and students are working and learning at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; the steps he will take to move the school extension and refurbishment project beyond stage 2b as a matter of urgency especially in view of the recent withdrawal of the quantity...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (19 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the escalating need for more primary school places in Rathcoole, County Dublin; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47459/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (19 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: 398. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that parents who want their daughter who is 15 years of age to receive the HPV vaccine will incur charges of €900 while their 12 years of age son will receive it for free; the rationale for same; the steps he will take to provide the vaccine free of charge to those that are proactive in having their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Education: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2019)

Gino Kenny: My main question was for Mr. Collins but he has left now. Mr. Joyce might be able to answer a question about the pilot project in four counties, which sounds quite positive. I ask him to drill down through the details. Where does it start? Where does it finish? What are the anticipated outcomes? What age groups are involved? I have a further question for Mr. de Bhairdúin and Ms...