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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (23 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 455. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will publish the wool feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33397/22]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank our guests. I had to step out to another meeting that lasted much longer than anticipated. If I double up on questions, therefore, I apologise for that in advance. My first question relates to the film tax credit and the percentage of films made in Ireland that claim the credit. What percentage of applicants are successful and what are the common reasons for refusal? How does it...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I would appreciate that. Deputy Doherty asked about research and design credits, so I will not go there. Does the Department believe there is potential to include metrics for tax expenditure to better analyse outcomes of tax expenditure?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The committee's 2019 report recommended the Department of Finance review its existing guidelines regarding the evaluation of tax expenditure. Can our guests provide an update in this regard?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Given the fact that it has not been started, how long does Mr McGann anticipate it will take to complete?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Okay, thank you. Finally, how does the Department of Finance decide which measures to review and are they done on a schedule to ensure each one is reviewed regularly or are there some that need more regular review than others?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Tax Expenditures Review: Discussion (22 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I thank Ms Donaghy and the Chair. I apologise for the late entrance.

Special Educational Needs: Statements (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: Our children have a constitutional right to an education. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, education must be accessible on an all-equal basis with others in the community in which people live. This right is being denied by a lack of appropriate school places. On page 96 of the programme for Government, there is a commitment to ensure that every child with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: My colleague Deputy Mairéad Farrell has raised the issue of long Covid with the Minister on a number of occasions. When she did so, he informed us that flexibility was to be provided to public service workers. That is good. The scheme provides for certain payments to staff during periods of absence from work due to illness from long Covid. This is despite long Covid not being...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I appreciate what the Minister is saying. The Government has taken some measures in response to long Covid, but those who are still suffering feel it is not enough. The pandemic emergency may have been declared over but they are still suffering. For these people, long Covid is with them every day. It manifests in shortness of breath, chronic fatigue, brain fog, an inability to concentrate...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The Minister is currently involved in very important negotiations for the new public sector pay deal. The current public sector stability agreement is set to conclude at the end of the year. Given we are now at the midway point, will the Minister provide the House with an update on the negotiations for the new public service stability agreement?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: As the Minister will be aware, ordinary people are really feeling the pressure in the midst of the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis. Workers and families are really struggling. There are increased energy prices, increased food prices, and even increases in the price of housing. Yesterday, an AA survey showed that petrol prices have increased by 11.5% in the past two weeks. Diesel is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Pay (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: I completely understand where the Minister is coming from and that we must try to manage the public finances in a prudent manner. I get that. We in Sinn Féin get that. We are, however, constantly hearing the talk about the risks of a wage-price spiral. There is a problem in that. The argument has been there was not any evidence for that, and there has been wage growth in some...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: With regard to the Department's guidance for public service employers during Covid-19, the special leave with pay for Covid-19, what are the Minister's further plans in this regard and will he make a statement on this?

Energy Security: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: We often hear the Government pay lip service to climate action. We need real action that will make a difference and we need it worldwide. We need it in Europe and throughout the island of Ireland but we especially need it at local level. We need joined-up thinking. Everyone has a part to play and they must play it. There can be no opt-out for the rich and famous, such as the proposed...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: The Bill restores the right of Garda court presenters to bring prosecutions by giving it a legal basis. Two weeks ago, the case of Garda Liam Varley and Mr. Ciarán Davitt came before the High Court. The judgment in this case was that there is no legal basis underpinning the system of Garda court presenters at District Court level. The effect of the decision is that no Garda other than...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 231. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged with EirGrid on it's Shaping Our Electricity Future document attempting to set energy policy; the way this clashes with the stated objective of the renewable electricity support scheme auction to decide the mix of renewable energy technologies that will connect to the system by 2030; the actions he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 514. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position regarding income thresholds for those trying to avail of social housing; the discussions his Department has had on raising the threshold; his plans to have these limits raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29936/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 513. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details on the First Home affordable purchase shared equity scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29935/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (14 Jun 2022)

Patricia Ryan: 515. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the funding allocated for housing adaptation grants to Kildare County Council for 2020, 2021 and 2022; the amount of funding drawn down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29944/22]