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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Early Childhood Care and Education (9 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Lovely. Go raibh maith agat. I am incredibly grateful that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, is here to take this question. It is of great local and personal importance to my constituents and to me. I had hoped the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, would take the question, but I was informed late yesterday evening that he was not in a position to do so. I will certainly not waste any time...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (9 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 223. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2453 of 23 July 2024, if he will confirm the timeline for opening the Ennis haemodialysis unit; on what site will it be based; if patients can still expect it to be open in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40644/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (9 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 230. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated to each town in the second phase of the Town Centre First Programme, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40643/24]

Spending of Public Funds by the Government: Motion [Private Members] (8 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Many people from all walks of life have been in contact with my office about their sheer frustration and outrage at the inexcusable and colossal waste of people's money we are here to speak about. That was well before, and pre-empts, the announcement of some €9 million of the people's money on phone pouches for schools. It was in respect of a number of other embarrassing and shameful...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (8 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I will just touch on a few points because there is a case I would like to refer to. Regarding the language change and inclusion of "alleviation of housing need" it is important to note such changes are to ensure AHBs are solving the housing crisis. There are no plans, however, and no mention of how to build and deliver new affordable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I have a number of points on which to come back. There is no question that the school transport scheme has been expanded. Even the parents accept that this expansion was a hugely ambitious task to undertake for this September. The route that was chosen may be an established route but it underwent changes. There are no timetables on any of the bus...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I had hoped the Minister for Education would be in a position to take this Topical Issue, but I was contacted earlier and it was outlined that because of prior commitments, she would not be able to. I cannot overstate the frustration of my constituents in County Clare. They notified me in the very late stages of August about the pilot school transport scheme and what the consequences were...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I noted the Cathaoirleach's remarks about Mary O'Rourke. I did not get to meet her but I wish to extend my sympathies to her family and friends. I finally get to respond to this year's budget announcement. I have a whole two minutes to encapsulate what my constituents in Clare have said to me, namely, that this Government has failed by its own measure of success in how it treats the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Eating Disorders (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 6. To ask the Minister for Health to consider providing funding in budget 2025 for a mental health services adult and children eating disorder team in the mid-west under the new national model of care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Eating Disorders (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Will the Minister of State consider providing funding in budget 2025 for a mental health services eating disorder team for adults and children in the mid-west under the new national model of care?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Eating Disorders (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister of State. That is fantastic news. My response was going to outline that ours is the one region that does not have a team in place, so that is significant. I appreciate that the Minister of State has prioritised this area since she took office. I put this question to her because Mind EveryBody and Cared Ireland gave a briefing in recent weeks in the audiovisual room...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Eating Disorders (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I seek clarification. We will have a CAMHS team but I am conscious of the need for a pathway for adults to get services. Will that remain a gap to be prioritised next year?. At least 200,000 people in Ireland suffer from an eating disorder and there is an issue with the availability of inpatient beds. While the Minister of State alluded to community care, which may be fantastic for many...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Yes, if that is okay.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Chair for letting me in. I thank all the witnesses. I missed a large part of their contributions but an intern was listening and she filled me in. Anyway, I will cut a long story short and get to my questions. What I have heard has been hugely interesting, especially the points that were made about menopause, which is something I had not factored in or come across. That is...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Okay, I figured as much. Dr. Healy talked about reducing stigma. That is hugely important in west Clare. I represent County Clare. In west Clare in particular, however, there is a huge issue around drug use but also societal isolation and not being able to get support when it comes to housing. This is a big issue for me with a few lads who are in west Clare. They actually have the...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Yes, of course.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Mr. Mullins.

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: It is important that certain witnesses have outlined they see recovery differently from most. People making the decision that they want change is the start of the recovery. If there are no signs of somebody trying to make that choice, that is a big issue in County Clare. I cannot get shelter for them, even emergency accommodation. According to the council, there is a requirement that they...