Results 121-140 of 273 for speaker:Johnny Mythen in 'Dáil debates'

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Sinn Féin is broadly in favour of this Bill. It includes major changes in the structures of An Garda Síochána and it is complex, to say the least. Moving from districts to divisions is a significant step which will see changes among the rank and file and in respect of some duties, functions and supports in each division. However, I am from County Wexford, as is the Minister...

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. County Wexford has a strong maritime tradition, a strong fishing community and a strong sense of justice, stemming from our proud history of resistance to colonialism and oppressive laws. It is no surprise that this Bill is not welcome in County Wexford or throughout all coastal communities on this island and despite the Government being...

Residential Tenancies (Tenants' Rights) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Bacik and her colleagues for bringing forward this Bill and for the opportunity to discuss its provisions and the scandal of the rental crisis in our country. With the Covid-19 restrictions on evictions lifted and protection measures gone, we are seeing major fallout. People come to my constituency office in County Wexford every week who are facing desolation and homelessness...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Water Supply (22 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: It is important that the Department ensures that public trust is restored, that safeguards be copper-fastened into the water treatment system, that compulsory communication systems are automatically built in to inform the EPA and HSE of problems and that the public is immediately informed of any danger. This is an important issue. Some 52 people are extremely ill and that should be taken...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Water Supply (22 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I understand a serious investigation into this incident is under way. I ask the Minister of State to ensure the findings of the investigation are published as soon as possible and made available to the public. I ask him to ensure time is given for engagement with public representatives on the findings. The Minister of State needs to give a clear outline of what will happen from now on...

Adoption (Information) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I commend an Teachta Connolly and an Teachta Pringle for introducing the Adoption (Information) Bill 2021. This is a very powerful piece of legislation and I thank them for their work on it. This Bill has a short Title but it would be a gigantic sea change for adoptees. The main aim of this Bill is to provide unconditional and improved access for adopted persons to their birth...

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Sep 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill today, which is highly technical and complex and which will have major implications for future generations. This Bill will be important to get right. We must ensure that the competing demands for use of our seas are addressed in a way that preserves and protects marine biodiversity, protects the interests of coastal communities and inshore...

Long-Term Residential Care: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank my party, Sinn Féin, for bringing forward this motion. Its main aim is to have a public inquiry set up into the deaths of over 2,000 of our elderly citizens who died in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. It would also protect and strengthen the rights, safety and dignity of residents in nursing homes, now and well into the future. The purpose of this motion is to put...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (13 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Minister of State. As she is aware, when a family receives a diagnosis of autism for a child, there are changes that may need to be made in terms of education, healthcare and other supports to ensure the continued heath, well-being and happiness of the child. These appropriate supports cannot be put in place if a family is left waiting for an assessment. This is highly...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (13 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Between parents coming into my office worried sick about the time it is taking to get an ASD assessment and school principals contacting me in desperation about their SNA allocations for the coming year, it is clear that the issue of supports for children is growing more urgent by the week. The response to a parliamentary question I put down last September showed that 294 children had been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (13 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: 45. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to deal with the waiting lists for autism spectrum disorder assessments in County Wexford. [28071/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (13 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I submitted this question originally following a reply to a parliamentary question I received in April which showed that 503 children in County Wexford were waiting for autism spectrum disorder, ASD, assessment. The incredible number of 436 children have been waiting for more than 12 months. This is an increase of 142 children who have been waiting for more than a year since September 2020....

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: It feels like it sometimes. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. I thank and commend my colleagues Deputies Ward and Ó Murchú on bringing forward this important proposed change in the legislation. If passed, this Bill would ensure that the proceeds of crime would be invested in social capital, primarily in disadvantaged communities, to help them improve services on...

Ban on Rent Increases Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Jul 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I commend once again my colleague, an Teachta Eoin Ó Broin, on bringing forward this Bill. Should this Bill be passed, it will ban rent increases for all existing renters and new renters for up to three years, with a rent review to be considered by the Minister on an annual basis. This concept is not new and has operated in many countries around the world. The cost of renting has...

Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Jun 2021)

Johnny Mythen: The aim of good government should be to formulate policies and legislation that are socially inclusive and based on the founding principle of social protection for every citizen on the island, while the basis of any pension system must be the same, that is, to sustain living standards and protect against poverty. It must be based on equality in closing the gender gap as part of any pension...

Mental Health (Capacity to Consent to Treatment) Bill 2021: First Stage (23 Jun 2021)

Johnny Mythen: Commendations must go to the previous youth advisory committee of St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services which campaigned on this issue during the previous Oireachtas term. My colleague and former Senator, Máire Devine, also worked tirelessly to progress this issue during her time in the Seanad and began this important work that we are now carrying on. This Bill is...

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I must start with the recent European Commission decision that fishers must weigh their catch at the pier. Be under no illusion that this will be, as described by local fishers, the final nail in the coffin for the fishing industry. In County Wexford, fishers landing at Kilmore Quay bring their catch a mere 200 m from the pier to the factory to be weighed. It is entirely counterproductive...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jun 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I will speak today on behalf of the families whose loved ones attend the Camphill Communities facilities in Duffcarrig in County Wexford. I understand that Camphill is in discussions with the HSE about transferring the Duffcarrig service to another provider following notice of registration cancellation by the Health Information and Quality Authority. I appreciate that the overall objective...