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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (6 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 594. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish an independent meat regulator with statutory powers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36268/21]

Future of Banking in Ireland: Statements (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the future of banking in Ireland. This conversation is long overdue. The withdrawal of KBC and Ulster Bank from the Irish market was recently announced. In March, we had the announcement that 103 Bank of Ireland branches across this island will close. The bank is closing one third of its branches, including those in Kilcullen and Monasterevin in my...

Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: The provisions contained in this Bill provide for enhancements to existing Covid-19 supports, as well as the introduction of the business resumption support scheme. We need to do more for small business owners where businesses are closed due to the pandemic in order that they will have a business to reopen when it is safe to do so. Every day, I am contacted by small business owners, mostly...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 444. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of building and fitting out a 20-bedroom public nursing home on a greenfield site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29097/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 445. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons that were treated for a gambling addiction in each of the years 2017 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29098/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 446. To ask the Minister for Health the current extent of public orthodontic services in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29099/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 447. To ask the Minister for Health when day care services will be allowed to reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29102/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: I will be as quick as possible because I am aware the Chair has not yet had an opportunity to speak. I come from Kildare and it would be remiss of me not to mention the Defence Forces. They received little attention in the national development plan, NDP, and Project Ireland 2040. We need to modernise the Defence Forces to ensure they are equipped to represent us, as they do, on the world...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: How does the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform support or assist Departments with the implementation of capital projects? There is, for example, a need for a second bridge over the Liffey at Newbridge, County Kildare. Newbridge is one of the largest towns in the county and has a large population. The lack of a second bridge is holding back sustainable development in the county....

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Capital Investment: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (1 Jul 2021)

Patricia Ryan: It is a major issue in the town. The lack of a second bridge is holding up sustainable development and we need to see movement on that issue. In the absence of an up-to-date census, how will population figures be obtained and is there a plan to review the plan when the census takes place next year? I would appreciate it if Mr. Downes could give me some idea on that.

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

Patricia Ryan: I thank An Teachta Bríd Smith for bringing forward this legislation. I, too, have been contacted by a large number of people who have been affected by the issue this legislation seeks to address. Tens of thousands of retired workers must be given a voice in pension disputes when changes are to be made to pension schemes. The current law prevents the voices of retirees from being heard...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (30 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 226. To ask the Minister for Health the number of specialist eating disorder beds in an adolescent mental health unit available in the State; the number in each location; the average waiting time for a bed in each facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27741/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (30 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the current wait time for the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 228. To ask the Minister for Health if it will be ensured that persons diagnosed with dementia that are in general hospitals are allowed visits from family members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/21]

Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: While I understand the aim of this legislation, I have concerns about such important legislation being rushed through the Houses. I am aware members of the housing committee received a briefing on the general scheme. It was agreed at the committee that it would write to organisations such as the Irish Planning Institute to seek expert advice on the measures proposed in the Bill. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 161. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of former Garda stations in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly that are owned by the State; the current use of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34376/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Responsibilities (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 162. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the Acts in force for which he has lead responsibility and that have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced including the purpose of same in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34377/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Archives (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 175. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for introducing a 20 year rule for the release of State papers. [34381/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Architectural Heritage (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 202. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the supports available to owners of Irish historic houses; his plans to safeguard the future of these houses in private ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34382/21]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Emergency Plan (29 Jun 2021)

Patricia Ryan: 291. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the next meeting of the national emergency co-ordination committee will take place; the number of meetings held in 2020 and to date in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34378/21]