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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Military Neutrality (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: My question is on the decision taken by the Government in January to withdraw Irish troops from the Golan Heights to participate in the European battle group. We believe this is a breach and an erosion of Irish neutrality. I would like to hear the Minister's comments on that.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Foreign Policy (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 14. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the considerations of expanding cooperation with NATO in areas of cyber-attack and maritime intelligence; if this has implications for Ireland’s position of military neutrality; its implications on the triple lock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13385/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 51. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the rationale for the Irish Defence Forces personnel being withdrawn from the peacekeeping mission in Syria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13381/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she is taking to address the shortage of teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13892/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 115. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will introduce a housing allowance for teachers living in areas with high housing costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13891/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (23 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 346. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on an application by a person (details supplied); and if the decision will be expedited. [14444/23]

Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I, too, welcome this Bill. It is quite progressive and long overdue. We always said that inpatient charges have not been conducive to a universal public health service. This has been very contentious in the last number of decades. We have always argued that inpatient charges have been a barrier to many people gaining access to healthcare. Even the collection of these charges is an...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Deputy Shortall is next.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 16. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination will next meet. [12868/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Church-State Relations (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: 5. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on recent engagements with church leaders. [12861/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: There was very good news today for 35 children in the State who live with cystic fibrosis. The families and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland have fought very hard on the injustice of these 35 children not having access to certain drugs. There are huge lessons to be learned, not only with regard to reimbursement but also around companies like Vertex International, the pharmaceutical company that is...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I did not say that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: I welcome Mr. Gloster and wish him well in his new job. It is a mammoth task to say the least, but I wish him well, and I think I can say that on behalf of every member of the health committee. The health service is one of the key issues when it comes to reform and accessibility. I have some practical questions first of all. How long is Mr. Gloster's contract for?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: Okay. Hopefully he will see it out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: How different will Mr. Gloster be to his predecessors? No disrespect is meant to his predecessors, but how different would he like to see his tenure as CEO?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: That is very honest. That was my next question. We have a situation where almost 1 million people have been on waiting lists for far too long. People in emergency departments are waiting so long to be seen. That is no disrespect to the front-line staff, but that is just not acceptable in a wealthy country. Hopefully under Mr. Gloster's tenure, and with the help of all the front-line...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: In his statement Mr. Gloster said something about the organisation being top heavy. We can perceive that in many ways. There is a perception out there that there is too much bureaucracy in the HSE when it comes to decision-making and accessibility for people who want to get healthcare. How is Mr. Gloster going to change that in his tenure as CEO?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Health Service Executive: Engagement with Chief Executive Officer (22 Mar 2023)

Gino Kenny: On the very topical issue of health and safety issues in the working environment for nurses, doctors and so forth, and the INMO has continually stated that the working environment is not good for its members or for patients. How can the HSE address that matter? If nurses and doctors are saying that their working environment is not good for their health, then something has to give. The...