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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (25 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 367. To ask the Minister for Health his confidence or otherwise in the CEO of the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3631/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (25 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 368. To ask the Minister for Health his confidence or otherwise in the senior/executive management team at the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3632/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Industrial Disputes (25 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 369. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of Parliamentary Question replies embargoed as a result of industrial action by an organisation (details supplied) in the HSE, by member, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3633/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 370. To ask the Minister for Health if he will comment on the lack of step-down beds throughout the UL Hospitals Group; what measures he will implement to increase set-down capacity across the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3639/24]

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I was referring to the final version.

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I will start with a quote that suck out from yesterday's briefing, "It is hard to get the right people to do the right thing." This process only started due to the bravery and courage of the Women of Honour, who are here today in the Visitors Gallery. I acknowledge their presence, if they are still here. Since this process started, there have been a number of actions the Department of...

Gaza and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I commend the Social Democrats on using their time this week to table this important motion. Once again I stand in the Chamber to plead with the Government to take decisive and meaningful action to stop the genocide happening right before our eyes. To quote Blinne ní Ghrálaigh on behalf of South Africa, this is "the first genocide in history where its victims are broadcasting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 88. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the exact reason that a bus (details supplied) was delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3356/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 221. To ask the Minister for Health his spending plans for an additional €10 million investment to support the development of mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3354/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 222. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the review into maternity services with specific reference to homebirth being unavailable to those who live more than 30 minutes away from their nearest maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3355/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Chair for allowing me to come in. I welcome yesterday's announcement that Irish Rail has commissioned a study that will look into the infrastructural improvements need to increase capacity on the Ennis to Limerick line. Additional resources to strengthen the rail infrastructure in Clare is always welcome. I look forward to seeing the results of that study. Is there any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann (24 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate that. The fact that there cannot be two trains on the line at the same time has been raised with me. There has to be a 90-minute gap just to allow one train to complete its journey. Anyone travelling from Limerick to Ennis town cannot make it before 9 a.m. for work unless they get the 6.16 a.m. train. I just wanted to mention that on behalf of my constituents. I am happy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Go raibh maith agat. As the Minister is aware, there was a briefing in the audiovisual room today and the information we heard was quite harrowing, not only from the Women of Honour but from the other groups as well. They mentioned respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity. Those are the six values that the Defence Forces state are fundamental. They are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Right.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tribunals of Inquiry (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 76. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will comment on the terms of reference of the statutory inquiry into the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2794/24]

Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the motion, as I do any motion that offers solutions to end homelessness. The motion covers eight main points and I will do my best to address them in the time afforded to me. I welcome any measure to increase the supply and pipeline of affordable housing. Shannon, County Clare, has a population of more than 10,000. People from all over the mid-west are employed there. The town...

Conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Motion (23 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: The omission from the motion of the word "ceasefire" is a lesson in political semantics that shows how disingenuous the motion is. Language is absolutely important when it is all we have, and that is thanks to the enormous lack of meaningful action. That anyone in this House would be unsure as to whether Netanyahu and his government are in the process of committing genocide is absolutely...