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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (24 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 217. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of applications that were received for a social housing adaptation grant for older people and people with a disability to Wexford County Council for 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of these grants that have been granted; the number that were refused; the number that are pending a decision; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 686. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the situation being reported in County Wexford in which no dentists are accepting new patients with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26479/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 687. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dentists who have left the dental treatment services scheme in the past six months in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26480/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (24 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dentists who are partaking in the dental treatment services scheme in County Wexford. [26481/22]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: There are 445 children waiting for disability services in County Wexford. They and their families are in dire circumstances. This week "Prime Time" exposed the extent of the lack of services throughout the country through the bravery of the Milne family. I have met families in Wexford who are vexed by having to and tired and worn out from fighting for services for their children. They are...

Just Transition: Statements (18 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: According to the EU, the idea of transition is that no one is left behind. However, rural areas of Ireland are being left behind. Rural public transport is non-existent. Rural public services are non-existent. The Government is not doing enough to mitigate the ground-breaking and life-changing proposals that those in rural areas are being asked to operate under. Rural communities...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (17 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 299. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the breakdown of the affordable housing targets funded by the affordable housing fund for County Wexford from 2022 to 2026. [24411/22]

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Farming in County Wexford and throughout the island is a much-valued industry that contributes millions to local economies in employment, commerce and sustainability of rural communities. The Common Agricultural Policy is the single most important tool we have for securing the future of family farms and food security, yet the CAP budget in the next period represents a substantial cut to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I would like to ask the Taoiseach today why there are no affordable housing targets set for my county of Wexford and why Wexford is left out of the Government's affordable housing scheme. Every day, I deal with young couples who are striving to purchase their own homes but are caught in no-man's land - earning too much to be eligible for social housing yet too little to qualify for a...

Living Wage Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I commend the Labour Party on introducing this Bill, which is aptly timed and welcome. Workers, in particular low- and middle-income families, are under extreme financial strain. The consumer price index, CPI, is hovering at 6.9%, with the likelihood of it peaking at between 7% and 8.2% mid-summer. The latest European Commission figures show Ireland as having the fourth dearest energy...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I thank the witnesses very much for attending. Is there a timeline for the publication of the diversity and inclusion policy?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Can Dr. May be more specific about the timeline?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Sport Ireland indicated in its report that it would favour a centralised sports ombudsman. How would that help?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: All right, I apologise for the confusion. Turning to the federation, our guests spoke about how there is not much policing of fans at the grounds. For ticketed events, could a code of conduct be printed on the ticket that would legally oblige persons attending to obey it? Could that help?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: As another suggestion, at semi-finals, finals and so on, could an independent official be appointed at the ground to work with the referee, whereby if an incident happens, it will not be just the referee who will deal with it? Currently, almost everything is based on the referee's report. If there were someone independent who could see what was going on, he or she could report on the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: What is the position on the use of video evidence?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Elimination of Abuse Directed Toward Referees, Officials, and Players in Sport: Discussion (11 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: Does the Department monitor or research abuse in sport? Does it collect data in that regard, such as trends or reports? Has any research been carried out into drugs in sport? The abuse of drugs is an issue, especially on weekends, and that can be reflected on the field in certain sports and towards referees.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 739. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting list for the children’s disability network teams in County Wexford broken down by waiting time in tabular form. [22838/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 740. To ask the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalents that each children’s disability network team in County Wexford should have by each profession and by title; the number of these posts that are vacant; the length of time they have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22839/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (10 May 2022)

Johnny Mythen: 828. To ask the Minister for Health the number of family forums that have been established under each Children’s Disability Network in County Wexford. [23352/22]