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Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2021: First Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I thank my colleague, Teachta Tully, for her assistance with the Bill, which is timely. We had a recent discussion about response times from county councils to various representations from elected members. Indeed, there is currently a ten- to 12-week waiting period to get on the housing list in Kildare. Let me be clear: I do not blame the staff or the officials. They are being let down by...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I am not on the list today.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Finance (23 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Minister for attending. The Minister may have answered this question earlier when my phone rang, so apologies if I he has dealt with this. Did he mention when the national development plan is going to be published?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Finance (23 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: We do not have a date. Is that correct?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Finance (23 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: Thank you. I am not sure if the Minister had a chance to view our committee footage from yesterday, but Sebastian Barnes of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council expressed his concern about the lack of an economic assessment of Housing for All, the Government solution to our housing crisis. If he has not already, will the Minister commit to such an assessment and also to publishing it?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Finance (23 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: Even though Mr. Barnes expressed his concern at the lack of assessment.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny (Resumed): Minister for Finance (23 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: Deputy Leddin and the Minister discussed climate change and all of that. Mr. Barnes also expressed his concern about climate change mitigation. I am concerned that we are facing a looming charging crisis with the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars, in particular with regard to rising rates of apartment living. Will the Minister consider a requirement or incentive for businesses...

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

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. It is very much a technical Bill, which is necessary to implement a new Garda operational model. The Bill will replace Garda districts with divisions in any relevant legislation and will also change the rank at which some functions or duties can be carried out. One criticism I have of this Bill is the short time that we have been given to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: As the Minister will be aware, yesterday was World Alzheimer's Day. Earlier this year, we saw the US Food and Drug Administration give approval for Aduhelm, which has shown promise, particularly in the treatment of early onset dementia. The European Medicines Agency is currently considering an application for approval which was filed last year. Is there any update on this application?...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their time and input. I have a question for Ms Holland. Last year, I read with interest her paper on the economic implications of climate change mitigation policies. I am concerned about spending money on carbon credits. I feel that it would be better spent by putting it in the hands of homeowners and small businesses, enabling them to install...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: So do I. Some risks associated with increased capital expenditure have been outlined. What course of action would the witnesses suggest as part of the budget to mitigate these risks? Will they outline if these concerns extend to increased spending on public housing or land for public and affordable housing?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Budget 2022 Scrutiny: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (22 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: Thank you.

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the establishment of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement as a statutory stand-alone agency to be known as the corporate enforcement authority, CEA, with increased autonomy and resources to respond to white-collar crime in Ireland. I thank my colleague, Teachta Quinlivan, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment for his work on the...

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

Patricia Ryan: I, too, thank na Teachtaí Connolly and Pringle for bringing forward this Bill, the main purpose of which is to provide unconditional and improved access to birth certificates for adopted persons. Sinn Féin supports the Bill. In March my colleague, an Teachta Funchion, introduced the Civil Registration (Right of Adoptees to Information) (Amendment) Bill 2021 which came at the same...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the Bill, which seeks to implement the European Council decision on the arrangements for the transfer of prisoners between EU states. Some people might feel that the transfer of prisoners to their home countries should not be a priority. However, repatriation may assist in their rehabilitation, which can only benefit society. It can also help...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Sep 2021)

Patricia Ryan: Yes. I was not sure whether I could contribute on an issue already raised. Deputy Tóibín has spoken already about the Defence Forces. I wonder why the Government is establishing an independent review into the abuse allegations - the terms of reference and nominations are being finalised this week - when there has been no engagement with those involved in the "Women of Honour"...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (27 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 1577. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place to improve and develop services at Naas General Hospital, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34350/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (27 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 1578. To ask the Minister for Health the number of dementia-related intensive home care packages being provided in each county in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34351/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (27 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 1579. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of delivering the Sláintecare commitment to establishing a statutory home care scheme; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (27 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 1580. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of delivering the Sláintecare commitment to invest in 32 community specialist hubs for older persons and persons living with chronic disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34353/21]