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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Patricia Ryan: As legislators, what would Mr. Macey want us to do?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report of the Commission on Taxation and Welfare: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Apr 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I thank Mr. Macey. That was my point around the obesity clinics as well. The backup service, the follow-up service and the wraparound service is very patchy at the moment. In order to progress that system we need to be working hard on that as well. I thank Mr. Macey for his time.

Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I welcome the Women of Honour as well. I echo the sentiments of my colleagues and commend those who are engaged in this process. Their persistence and determination is an inspiration to us all. The publication of this report is a step in the right direction but it makes for harrowing and distressing reading. As Sinn Féin spokesperson for older people I am privileged to speak up for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I wish to raise the alarming spate of illegal evictions happening in Athy, County Kildare. These evictions relate to 22 apartments in the same block and owned by a certain landlord. So far, he has illegally evicted 16 families, with more to follow. Families told me of the gut-wrenching feeling of coming home to find all their belongings packed into black bin bags and left on the street....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 106. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how many one-bedroomed homes have been constructed under the Housing first approach in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15729/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Construction Industry (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the changes that are being made to the Construction Industry Register Ireland, CIRI, as some construction persons are saying they have been told this is voluntary and then told they must have it; if clarification can be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15730/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 108. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the criteria on a payment plan for a first-time applicant while on a HAP payment; and his plans to ease the distress under the current cost-of-living crisis (details supplied). [15737/23]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence why some people who worked on the frontline during the Covid pandemic as a member of the Defence Force's doing vaccines and testing have not received their bonus payment to date (details supplied). [15736/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 128. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an additional class teacher can be provided to a school (details supplied). [15723/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 148. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to bring legislation to protect the rights of vulnerable people to prevent them from been placed in care against their will; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15724/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Homeless Persons Supports (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 206. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure the HSE provides a dedicated funding line to deliver the necessary health and mental health support required to assist homeless people with complex needs.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15725/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the number of advanced nurse practitioners available in older persons services in CHO 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15726/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the reason sertaline is no longer available on medical card to the most vulnerable people with mental health needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15727/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (29 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: 209. To ask the Minister for Health how people on medical cards can be charged extortionate amounts of money for generic medicines as they are told the original form is out of stock. [15728/23]

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: There is nothing there.

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I thank my colleague, Deputy Ó Broin, for bringing this Bill to the Dáil. The Minister must now realise that this is at least the fourth motion or Bill in the last month related to the eviction ban and extending it. Is he not listening? Four times in the space of one month the Opposition has pleaded with the Government to extend the eviction ban and four times the Minister failed...

Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2023)

Patricia Ryan: I thank my colleague Deputy Ó Broin for introducing this Bill to the House back in 2020. Last November, the National Oversight and Audit Commission report for 2021 was launched. It is damning regarding private rental accommodation inspections, to say the least. The report stated that between 2016 and 2021, there was an increase of 14% in the number of dwellings found to be...

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

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. As Sinn Féin's spokesperson for older people, I welcome the opportunity to debate this Bill, which we support. It is a sad truth of life that due to age and infirmity, older people are more likely to require inpatient treatments. The cost incurred disproportionately impacts pensioners and those with fixed incomes. A figure of €80 per night is a lot...

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

Patricia Ryan: Would the Ceann Comhairle like me to continue?

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

Patricia Ryan: That is simply unacceptable. The Government needs to do more for older people to treat and support them in the community. I urge the Minister to act now to increase staffing levels and invest urgently in GP capacity and primary care facilities, particularly in County Kildare, where we need to ease the pressure of the acute services. I am sorry; I am afraid the Minister probably did not...