Results 81-100 of 600 for speaker:Violet-Anne Wynne in 'Dáil debates'
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (4 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I acknowledge Deputy Chambers's recent elevation to the post of Minister for Finance and I wish him well in his new role. I have been raising in the House a particular case for the guts of two years. William cares for John in Kilkee, but purely on the basis that they are not related, they have been deemed ineligible for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. This has had...
- Tackling All Forms of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (3 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I want to focus my speaking time on the high levels of demand on refuge centres such as Clare Haven Services in County Clare. In June alone, it received 54 requests for refuge for women and for every single woman and family in refuge, there is another at risk in the community pleading to gain access. Currently, the service can only accommodate six families at any one time and the point and...
- Gender-Based Violence: Motion [Private Members] (3 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I commend the Labour Party on bringing this well-thought-out motion before the Chamber. It allows us to pay tribute again to the fantastic Natasha O'Brien and the focus she has ensured has been placed on this extremely important societal matter. I also pay tribute to all the victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I commend the great courage and bravery they have shown in...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Cabinet Committees (2 Jul 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I wish to raise the issue of the co-ordination of Ukrainian refugees in County Clare. For the last 18 months, 21 refugees have been located in Loop Head. Loop Head, by the admission of Clare County Council, is a community in terminal population decline. It has seen 21 individuals being integrated into that very peripheral community, six of whom are children in school and four are...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Just Transition (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: 73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a detailed breakdown of where the EU just transition funding is to go; the reason it is being focused solely on the midlands instead of including areas like County Clare that are also losing our fossil fuel power stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27583/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Just Transition (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I ask the Minister to provide a detailed breakdown of where the EU just transition funding is to go; the reason it is being focused solely on the midlands instead of including areas like County Clare which are also losing fossil fuel power stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Just Transition (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: As the Minister has outlined, I understand that significant funding is being made available for Ireland to assist the regions and communities that are most negatively impacted by the transition to climate neutrality and to promote socioeconomic transition. Ireland is assessed to receive €84.5 million up to 2027 and the Government plans to match this funding with Exchequer resources....
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Just Transition (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate that the midlands needs that extra assistance and I appreciate what the Minister said in respect of Moneypoint, but I have outlined the employment opportunities for the community. Responses to parliamentary questions have shown that when it comes to the construction of the offshore wind farms at Moneypoint, there may be employment of up to 600 positions but outside that,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate the Tánaiste's response. Since the conflict began, 37,202 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 85,000 injured. I acknowledge that 1,200 Israelis are reported to have been killed, with nearly 5,500 reported as injured. Some 17,000 children are now known by the descriptor, wounded child with no surviving family, WCNSF. Approximately 70,000 homes have been destroyed and...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I echo the concerns expressed by colleagues in the House and by the people of Ireland. I appreciate the Tánaiste's statement that there is no evidence of weaponry being transported through Ireland to Israel. However, there is also nothing to point to the contrary. The question is: how do we know? Do we take the word of those who possibly are supplying the arms being used in the...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason US planes stopping at Shannon Airport are not searched to see if they are carrying arms for use in Palestine; his views on whether these actions are compatible with the historical and foundational Irish position of neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27593/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Shannon Airport Facilities (27 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I ask the Tánaiste to set out the reason US planes stopping at Shannon Airport are not searched to see if they are carrying arms for use in Palestine; his views on whether these actions are compatible with the historical and foundational Irish position of neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- Primary School Funding: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Independent Group for bringing forward this timely and important motion. We all received the briefing last week and it was one of the most intense briefings that I have attended to date. It was incredibly interesting to note that the role of principals has not been reviewed since 1974. We heard from a principal who is a special needs teacher four days of the week and...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (26 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate that the Minister of State will take that information back in respect of St. Anne's and the flexibility for special schools I am looking for. The response that has been provided is rigid and somewhat disappointing. Again, it is a one-size-fits-all approach that will not be workable in some schools, especially rural schools which do not have the options or opportunities that...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (26 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister of State for taking this question. It is a follow-up question, as I have raised this issue previously. I point to the ambition to see every school student with a hot school meal, which has to be commended. I agree that we need to ensure that our children are given all of the support that is necessary to get them the best results and access to education. Equally, it is...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Health Services (25 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate the response the Minister of State has given and the indication that the service will commence in 2025. It is hard to see how that will transpire given that it is the middle of 2024 and nothing has been progressed. I also appreciate that he outlined that the procurement is progressing in line with national financial regulations but I am unsure as to what that means. I feel...
- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Health Services (25 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: First, and I mean this with no disrespect to the Minister of State, I really needed the Minister of Health present here in the Chamber. It was incredibly important for him to be here to answer questions or, at the very least, to have a Minister of State here from within his Department. I am struggling to be able to see where the Minister of State will be able to provide any clarification,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: I also welcome the Minister's earlier announcement in respect of legislation to ensure that students are not locked into 51-week leases. I also commend the USI on its serious campaigning on the matter. I was hoping to get a bit of clarification as to whether that will include digs accommodation. The USI's 2023 student digs survey included stark findings. Only 11% of students reported...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the national student accommodation policy, which is now overdue by a full year; if funding it is a priority for his Department in budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26546/24]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Student Accommodation (25 Jun 2024)
Violet-Anne Wynne: Will I get to come in a second time on grouped questions or is it just once?