Results 41-60 of 1,034 for and speaker:Johnny Mythen

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Cullinane and the Sinn Féin team for tabling the motion, which is about a life-and-death issue. I can safely say there is no one in this Chamber, or outside it, who does not have a relative or friend, or who does not know someone, who has either survived cancer or died because of it. Ireland ranks 13th out of 27 countries in terms of cancer survival. In fact, Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Antitrust Guidelines for Sustainability Agreements in Agriculture: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: As Lynn said, how will this actually be policed? If, say, two rogue producers decided to put up standards but the standards were not really put up and they were charging extra for their product, is there any way-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I will continue on in Deputy Kerrane’s spirit as she spoke about the inspections and so on. We had some farmers in earlier for a discussion and they said the whole system is extremely cumbersome. It can take eight or ten hours to do the paperwork. For example, there was €8 headage for sheep and there were 240 extra questions on that particular issue. One of the questions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Has Bord Bia done any research into which platform space is likely to be the most productive for the Irish industries when, as Mr. Murrin said, Bord Bia uses this when showcasing at trade shows and such?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On executive education and training and the feedback from participants, what were the opportunities or obstacles and what was the overall buy-in to the project?

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Cullinane, our spokesperson for health, for bringing forward this motion. The bottom line is that local health services are under severe strain and the situation is getting worse. People in my own constituency in Wexford, and particularly in rural areas of the county, are waiting for up to four weeks to get an appointment to see their doctor. That statement alone is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to improve the intercity rail serving Gorey and by extension Wexford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12770/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 323. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is an established action plan prepared or being prepared regarding the transposition of the EU Directive on an adequate minimum wage, including the facilitation to exercise collective bargaining; if so, when this plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Protected Areas (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 974. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the special protection area off the Wexford coast, to specify any changes to be introduced to the current fishing grounds, and to specify what special protection measures will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11616/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 1474. To ask the Minister for Health if a consultant neurologist post and services will be made available for Wexford General Hospital, in relation to commitments made to provide community care in the Programme for Government. [12819/24]

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: ...is the protocol on the right for the individual to make a complaint to the United Nations. A report undertaken by the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice on behalf of Family Carers Ireland found that when compared with a household without a disability, the household caring for a child with a profound intellectual disability faces a greater depth of income inadequacy. Report...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: The Bill is generally welcomed by all the agricultural organisations and bodies. We spoke to a lot of them. Everyone has raised the issue of representation. That was one of the main things. There are a few other things. The Minister talked about the wishes of the appellant. I think someone should be allowed to accompany them if they want; it should not just be one person. There is no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: ...can happen anytime. From the time the appeal happens, a person can experience a force majeuresituation. It is not right to say that a whole new review is being started because people are people and things can happen. A person could, God forbid, get bad news tomorrow morning. He or she could go to the doctor today and get a phone call next week with bad news or whatever. That is the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht (Atógáil) - Questions on Policy or Legislation (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: ..., which we will be voting on this legislation tonight. The reply to the parliamentary question stated that the recruitment for the third CAMHS team in Wexford has been ongoing for some time. The candidate for the consultant psychiatric post withdrew their acceptance offer in autumn 2023. Another candidate withdrew their application in December 2023. That is nine months later and at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive statements and recommendations. I have a few quick questions for the Agricultural Consultants Association. It said that even if all farmers fully complied with all of the current regulations scientific experts recognise, it could take up to ten years to see significant improvements in water quality. What extra steps does ACA think are needed to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (27 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 121. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update regarding increased increments for existing retired staff at CIÉ, noting that they have not received any increase since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9130/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hedge Cutting (27 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 272. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider extending the 1 March 2024 deadline for hedge cutting, given the excessive rain, land is completely saturated and these works have been delayed to avoid compression and bogging of fields; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8779/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (27 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 380. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce funding for a new tillage incentive and sustainability scheme for 2024 to support new and existing farmers in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8823/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a planning application for a school (details supplied) will be submitted; the expected timeframe for the project to reach completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8532/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a planning application for a school (details supplied) will be submitted; the expected timeframe for the project to reach completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8533/24]