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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I did not say that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am familiar with St. Vincent's University Hospital. It is my local hospital and many of my family and friends have been treated there.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Can I answer the question?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy asked me about the nature of its secular values or its-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I will try to answer if I can.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy asked me how we can be sure that the ethos of St. Vincent's is secular. That is one of the questions she asked. One of the analysis documents I read today looked at its objectives or mission statement. Whether they is religious or secular, the values referred to in that document are ones we would all agree on. They are not two separate or completely different worlds. The...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: It is secular, but that does not mean it is completely divorced from the past because it has often done a lot of that. I have seen first hand the incredible care that it provides to the patients. We need to make sure that the skills it has are also available to the women in the national maternity hospital not an ambulance ride away but in a corridor beside it. That is why this approach is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The original approach in terms of how this would be structured was set out in the Mulvey report in 2016. The Government has changed what was set down somewhat. The lease arrangement was originally for 149 years; it is now for 300 years and will cost €10 a year. It is my understanding that the Sisters of Charity were asked if they wanted to sell the land. Their response was that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The underlying argument in favour of co-location remains. There are good reasons for this, including ensuring the provision of good medical care for women. Patients should be able to go from one ward to the another; from the maternity hospital to the general hospital.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: As I said in my response to the question from Deputy Doherty, my understanding is that the Government and that which preceded it did approach St. Vincent's to see if it would be possible to purchase the land outright. The hospital group decided that it, as a voluntary hospital, wanted to run with the arrangement involving Holles Street and the new board . That arrangement has changed, with...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Sorry, the Mercy hospital in Cork was built. We do not build a lot of maternity hospitals, and we are incredibly slow at delivering them. We need to deliver. A 300-year lease gives us the reassurances that we need. The legal structures give real assurance against the risk of religious interference, which, I understand, has been a real concern. I believe that matter has been addressed....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: With regard to the status of the institution, the other people I have listened to, including women friends, colleagues, those who are connected to the hospital and clinicians-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I am trying to read every single document.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: Can I just make the point-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I wish to make the point that it seems to me that the vast majority of clinicians in the existing hospital are arguing very strongly that we should proceed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media was asked these questions yesterday. As she rightly stated, what we decided at Cabinet on Tuesday is that it would be very good for us to have this debate in order to have full scrutiny and transparency with all the legal documents because people on all sides and from various different parties are concerned. It was right...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I thank Senator Boyhan for the opportunity to respond to this amendment and to the debate. The main purpose of the Bill is to amend the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000, to facilitate a revised board composition for the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, MCIB, and thereby remove risks associated with the current reduced board membership and ensure the quorum...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: I accept what Senator Boyhan said about the critical role played by the Opposition. I must go back and look at my own record. Opposition amendments are an important part of the legislative process and it is important that the Government is open to accepting them. The Senator's words will echo in my ears as we look at various amendments in the future. I thank all of the Senators for the...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: They do an excellent job in this and other legislation. I have found them a pillar of good common sense. Public interest is what directs them and they, more than anyone else, deserve credit for the work that is done in this area. I look forward to returning to the Seanad with further legislation on the area of marine casualty investigation to follow through on the words that have been...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (5 May 2022)

Eamon Ryan: The phased introduction of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) began with the commencement of the domestic solar PV grant from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on 16 February last. The SEAI plan to introduce a grant in July for installations up to 6.0kW for non-domestic applicants, e.g. businesses, farms, schools, community and sports organisations etc. (maximum...