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

Matt Shanahan: We have been invited to see the Merchants Quay facility soon and I certainly hope to get to see the work going on there. I often pass it at night and early in the morning and I see many people who are trying to avail of services there. I am sure the work done there is very necessary and I look forward to getting down there.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: In 2020, the people of Waterford placed their trust me, many driven by a single issue, namely, the undelivered promise of 24-7 cardiac care in University Hospital Waterford. This is a critical service and a matter of life and death for the 600,000 people in the south east who rely on University Hospital Waterford. We have seen the tragic consequences of this unmet need through stories like...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: Yesterday, the Government announced a budget of €10.1 billion and yet in the south east at this time, we can only treat heart-attack patients in a cath lab for 60 hours per week. I remind the Taoiseach that Katie Hannon's RTÉ report showed that only 3% of heart-attack patients were getting out of the region when the Waterford lab was closed. That report was from five years ago...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the technical financial analysis in full detail that has delayed a Department review of the Waterford airport business case, with the understanding that private equity commitment is provided for over half the project cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport with regard to the Waterford airport business case funding request, if he can confirm whether the full costs capital works schedule must be borne by the airport investors to a completed project on which the Government then agrees to refund an agreed grant amount as part of those incurred costs, or whether the process requested envisages...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the names of other projects approved for capital support in excess of €1 million in the last ten years, where the private sector was contributing at a minimum 50% of the funding required; and in such cases if he will outline the exact timeframes by start and end date and the business plan review processes that were...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Budget Statement 2025 (1 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: I support what Deputy Berry said about the Mitchell scholars. The unprecedented €10.5 billion budget announcement reflects a heady mix of previous decision-making bearing fruit, good fortune, but also the pain and discipline of the austerity years. The measures announced offer a reprieve from the merciless grip of inflation, rising prices and the diminishing purchasing power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (1 Oct 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the scheduled Bus Éireann service from Waterford to Rosslare Ferry, which is scheduled to arrive at Rosslare Port five minutes after the Ferry sails, without offering any opportunity for passengers to present 30 minutes prior to departure, as required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38789/24]

Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Second Stage (26 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: The next slot is the Government's and I ask the Minister of State would she prevail to allow Deputy Durkan contribute for a few minutes.

Finance (Provision of Access to Cash Infrastructure) Bill 2024: Second Stage (26 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: The Deputy has five minutes.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (26 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the potential Summerhill primary care centre. Deputy Neasa Hourigan - To discuss expanded access to Naloxone medication. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss falling Garda numbers in Roscommon and Galway....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, on becoming leader of the Green Party. Approximately a fortnight ago, on Damien Tiernan’s show on Waterford Local Radio FM, the Minister pleaded ignorance on the status of the Waterford Airport business case but promised to look into it. The Green Party considers politics to be an honourable profession, but the people of Waterford...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: First, I commend Cáit Nic Amhlaoibh, our Regional Group parliamentary assistant, for her help. The Regional Group previously brought forward a motion on these issues in February. We continue to press for the rights of family carers and for carers to be formally and properly recognised for the value, contribution and intrinsic good they offer our State. Would the Minister of State...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: My apologies, I had to step out but I got the opening statements and some of the discussions. I thank the representatives and their respective groupings for the important work they are doing. It is an interesting conversation in terms of where Ireland is at present and the changing demographics in the country. It has been highlighted in the two reports I have read and in the opening...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: I want to make a point that has probably been made a number of times already. The welfare trap and the reliance on welfare is now juxtaposed with the cost of employment. The entry-level costs of employment for an employer taking on somebody, regardless of what role the person is in, means that person has to return value to the employer. That is going to be difficult with people who have a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is his Department is aware of the advertising of possible fast-track Irish licence applications (details supplied); if his Department is aware of the website and any of the claims that it makes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36297/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1921 of 9 September 2024, if the response will be reviewed given the matters raised were not fully addressed (details supplied) in relation to stroke-service resourcing at University Hospital Waterford; his position in terms of proposed future additional clinical and capital funding; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (9 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 437.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide the outlined business case, the initial proposed costings and a final costings report for a new bicycle shelter to facilitate storage of 18 bicycles, at a cost of over €330,000, supplied to Leinster House recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35548/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (9 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 438.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in respect of the reported cost of €330,000 to provide a bicycle shelter at Leinster House for storage of 18 bicycles, he will outline the cost-benefit analysis that was conducted prior to the granting of this funding award; the tender process that was used; the number of contractors that were invited to tender; the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Matt Shanahan: 633.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the significant school transport issues affecting secondary school students in Ardmore, County Waterford attending a school (details supplied); if she will request her Department to review these school transport issues with a view to providing a transport service; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[35211/24]