Results 141-160 of 1,034 for and speaker:Johnny Mythen

An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (4 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: The current impasse between the Garda and the Commissioner on the rota needs to be quickly resolved. Cool heads are required on both sides. The public are worried about their communities and safety. Confidence and morale within the force have reached an all-time low. Recruitment and retention issues are causing internal problems within the force with specialist units being broken up and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, and their officials. The theme of the day is the restoration of confidence in the sector. The Minister said in his statement: "It is not always an easy decision to get involved in forestry and I know that ... planting has been in decline in recent years." I want to put it to both the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (4 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that the community intervention team nurses across Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Carlow and Wicklow have not received their pandemic special recognition payments to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42899/23]

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: The Government repeatedly says it recognises that our country is going through a cost-of-living crisis and that it understands the financial difficulties families and grandparents are experiencing, yet time and time again, it votes against any measures brought forward by the Opposition - particularly those of my own party Sinn Féin - that would alleviate the high costs of childcare and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 478. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider extending the liming scheme until March 2024, taking into account the exceptional wet summer and soil saturation directly affecting 25,000 farmers who have applied for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42298/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 479. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider lime suppliers from the North of Ireland for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42299/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Oct 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider an upward adjustment to the €8 million allocated for the lime scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42300/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. It is a very successful story and we need it. I understand Enterprise Ireland's remit, as Senator Daly said, is totally based on exports. A lot of small companies and small farmers can produce their own cheese, etc., but they are not given any help. I understand why Enterprise Ireland is into export because the more you export, the cheaper the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: In the opening statement, the witness said there were a lot of challenges including inflation, energy costs and geopolitical instability. What actions does Enterprise think are needed to alleviate these challenges, especially when it comes to inflation and hikes in interest rates? What does Enterprise Ireland predict the impact on business will be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of the Sheep Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: If we were playing France and England at rugby, I would fancy us all right.

Reversal of Planned Fuel Price Increases: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: ...Doherty's motion to all Deputies across the House, especially to my fellow Deputies from County Wexford. The Minister for Finance urgently needs to reverse the planned decision to raise petrol and diesel prices in October 2023. These purposeful price increases will add to the already substantial living costs of ordinary families. Wages have stagnated, food inflation is running at 6.6%...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 349. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline of 1 October 2023, to enable farmers to spread when conditions allow, in view of the extremely wet weather conditions in parts of the country over the past six to eight weeks which has prevented the spread of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41503/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 443. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider setting up a specific dedicated phone helpline in the nitrates section of his Department to assist and prioritise farmers who are facing extreme wet conditions, especially in County Wexford, given the havoc created in the timescale allowed for the spreading of slurry on their farms and causing animal welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 452. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend the slurry spreading deadline of 1 October 2023, to enable farmers to spread when conditions allow, in view of the extremely wet weather conditions in parts of the country over the past six to eight weeks, which have prevented the spread of slurry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41504/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: ...authorities, including Wexford. There is an indefinite ban on all engagements with non-statutory political representatives. In fact, a 24-hour email ban will begin tomorrow, Friday, 22 September, and a 48-hour telephone ban begins on Tuesday, 26 September, including all media platforms. I ask that the Minister mandates local government management, particularly the CEOs, to re-engage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: ...just ask a few short questions. In the opinion of the witnesses, is the present funding fit for purpose? Do they have main sponsors? They indicated in their opening statement that communications and consultation is poor, that tasks seem to be duplicated, and that a lot of money seems to be eaten up by administration. Could they please give some prime examples of that to us? If the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Johnny Mythen: I have one quick question. I want to inquire about the impact of Brexit on the industry in terms of attending showcase events, breeding, veterinary and pharmaceutical costs and, obviously, the commercial passport functioning. How does that affect the industry?

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (6 Jul 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 303. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will consider funding for a community neurorehabilitation team in CHO5, given that no funding has been allocated to date for a team in CHO5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33231/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 726. To ask the Minister for Health if a company (details supplied) has made a claim for the pandemic bonus payment for all its employees who qualified for the pandemic bonus payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (14 Jun 2023)

Johnny Mythen: 147. To ask the Minister for Health when he will be reviewing pharmacy services and funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28651/23]