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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Two weeks ago, I met the chair of Cahercalla community hospital, former TD Dr. Michael Harty and Carrigoran House CEO Marie O'Malley. They both conveyed to me the enormous pressures that not-for-profit charitable nursing homes such as theirs are facing. The future is not looking bright as long as the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, continues to lowball them in contract negotiations....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Defective Blocks Scheme: Discussion (27 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me time. I thank the group representatives for coming in. I am a public representative from Clare so I pay special tribute to Dr. Cleary for all the hard work she has been doing on behalf of the county. I acknowledge the sheer frustration coming from Ms Hanley. I went out to see her house. To know we are still at the start of the process and not on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (27 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 577. To ask the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current situation where 450,000-plus people in CHO 3 can only avail of one emergency department at UHL Dooradoyle, which is consistently the most overcrowded emergency department in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9122/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Code (20 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I very much thank the Minister for her response on this important matter. I know that she has said on many occasions that this paper was just a proposal and a means to get that very much-needed consultation and conversation going. I sought this update from the Minister today because I attended a consultation forum with the Clare Leader Forum. A number of concerns were raised at that forum...

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I commend this serious and important motion. I acknowledge the suffering that those children with spina bifida and scoliosis have endured and are still enduring. Those children were failed and their families were failed, and they have felt every minute of those failures. I acknowledge their presence in the Gallery and applaud them for the untold struggle they face in being here tonight,...

Second Anniversary of War in Ukraine: Statements (20 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...was rocked and peace was destabilised. People fled for their lives and some were buried in rubble. There was so much needless suffering and pain. I take the opportunity to express my deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones and family members. The best of humanity was shown in this country when we threw open our doors and this House came together to show strength and push...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (20 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...further to Parliamentary Question No. 358 of 23 November 2023, if he will outline the findings from the recent injury unit review and if he will comment on a possible extension of opening hours at Ennis injury unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7909/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 587. To ask the Minister for Health for the corporate structure of the full complement of a senior management team at a hospital group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6357/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the infrastructure upgrades that will be required at Ennis train station to allow for the use of QR code/digital tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5311/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 531. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide a service at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5312/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 532. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide a service at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5313/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 533. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to provide a service at a hospital (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5314/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate that information and I welcome reforms in this area and the great work that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and her team have done on reform in the disabilities sector so far. However, I tabled a parliamentary question to the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, on several occasions over the past year which at one point led to a three-month long back-and-forth with his...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...this scheme with the Minister and the Taoiseach many times over the past 12 months on behalf of my constituents, Joe, and his carer, William, in Kilkee. The Minister agreed with me, and I note that he still does, but also the Taoiseach agreed with me. The Taoiseach stated it was ridiculous that just because they are not blood relatives, they are not eligible for this scheme. It is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses. Fantastic work is being done. It is great to hear about it at today’s meeting. How does InterTradeIreland work to support cross-Border trade from economically disadvantaged regions, such as those near the Border? How are these efforts impacted by poor connectivity, such as the lack of a high-speed rail link between Belfast and Dublin and poorer road and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Mr. Robinson. The Cathaoirleach already spoke about the competition that businesses face, which was referred to regarding the quarter 3 survey. I am interested in this point. Costs have been mentioned. I hear from small and medium businesses in County Clare about rising costs and the struggles they face. The witnesses have mentioned that InterTradeIreland has supported businesses...

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I commend the Bill brought forward by Deputy Gino Kenny. It is extremely timely considering the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use launched its report and recommendations last week. It was a positive step that the Government established the assembly. I welcome that an Oireachtas select committee will be set up to look at its recommendations. I have expressed my interest in sitting on the...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Chair for allowing me to come in as a non-member of the committee. I appreciate the opportunity, and I thank the Minister and his officials also for the information they have provided. As the Minister knows, I received a reply to a parliamentary question from him last week in respect of the number of farmers awaiting the ACRES payment. I was quite shocked and astonished to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Invasive Species Policy (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 122. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he will ensure biosecurity measures at Irish points of entry are increased as a preventative step; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4631/24]

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate the Chair allowing me in as I am not a member of the committee. I am seeking updates on the delivery of a number of things for this year in respect of yesterday's online meeting. We were given the opportunity to discuss ongoing issues at UHL with the new regional health executive officer, Sandra Broderick. I was happy to attend and I wish Ms Broderick the very best in her...