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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (24 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 1096. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has made an attempt to negotiate a quota for Irish fishers to catch bluefin tuna in Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ports Development (24 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 1097. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details of all capital investment in each individual Irish fishing port for the period January 2010 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10222/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I would also like to raise the issue about Covid-19 vaccines for family carers. Carers who work for the HSE and private providers will be a priority. However, the State equally depends on family carers but the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, stated that family carers are not seen as a distinct cohort. This was very hurtful to family carers. They care 24-7 with no days off, no breaks,...

Covid-19 (Agriculture, Food and the Marine): Statements (17 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I want to ask the Minister four questions. I contacted him during the week about the scallop industry in Wexford. From 1 March, those involved in this industry are forbidden by the British authorities to land their catch at any British port. This will wipe out the industry. What does the Government propose to do about this? The current cut in quotas of 15% is completely...

Insurance (Restriction on Differential Pricing and Profiling) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Doherty for bringing forward this much needed Bill to the House. It is long overdue and will be welcomed by all civil and fair-minded people. For far too long, this dual pricing could be practised through deceitful and cunning methods designed for nothing more than cream-skimming off the backs of motorists and home owners. It wilfully discriminates against clients through...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff (17 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 735. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant nursing positions by grade at Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 836. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the long waiting lists and difficulty in accessing general practitioner services in New Ross, County Wexford for persons with medical cards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8528/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (17 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 837. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to conduct a review of general practitioner services capacity issues in New Ross, County Wexford. [8529/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I ask the Tánaiste to intervene in a serious situation concerning the scallop fishers in County Wexford. There are seven such boats in total: five in Kilmore and two in Duncannon. From 1 March, they will be forbidden by the UK authorities to land their catch at any UK port. This will kill off the scallop industry in County Wexford. More than 120 families will be affected. This...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion. It covers a comprehensive number of detailed issues, many of which have been spoken about before in this House. Various proposals have already been discussed. I would like to focus on a few issues. This motion calls for student nurses to be paid. This is of the utmost necessity. What is needed is a sense of urgency to protect the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the roll-out of the national broadband plan at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7010/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (10 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 554. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of adults and children remaining in direct provision in County Wexford after their leave to remain has been granted for the most recent date available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6943/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (10 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 555. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of adults and children residing in direct provision in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6944/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (10 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 556. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the start and end date of the contracts for direct provision in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6945/21]

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Acting Chairman. I welcome the chance to speak on this Bill. As outlined by my colleagues in Sinn Féin who spoke previously, I, too, am supporting this legislation. I also commend my fellow Wexford man, the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, on bringing forward this Bill. The Bill is welcome because it seeks to tackle aspects of white collar crime, corruption, fraud,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: As the Tánaiste is well aware, there are growing mental health issues among our young people right now. Not being able to see their best friends, remote learning and uncertainty around exams are all causing heightened anxiety. Some 20 children have been put on the mental health waiting list in the south of Wexford over the last eight months. Another 49 children are waiting on support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the CPC for bus and truck tests will be carried out online as is the case in the UK; if he will consider such a system here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6250/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 790. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to a national requirement that high-standard FFP2 masks be used in all healthcare settings, not just basic surgical masks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5599/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 791. To ask the Minister for Health if an increased number of FFP2 masks have been provided to hospital staff given the high level of Covid-19 in hospital settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5600/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (27 Jan 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 467. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a site has been identified for a school (details supplied); if so, the location of the site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4149/21]