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National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Cullinane and the Sinn Féin team for tabling the motion, which is about a life-and-death issue. I can safely say there is no one in this Chamber, or outside it, who does not have a relative or friend, or who does not know someone, who has either survived cancer or died because of it. Ireland ranks 13th out of 27 countries in terms of cancer survival. In fact, Ireland...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Antitrust Guidelines for Sustainability Agreements in Agriculture: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I have some brief questions. How will the greenwashing be avoided? We can see where people can exploit prices here under the regime. If an agreement breaks down, whom does one go to? Who is responsible? What power do the national competition authorities really have? Do they have teeth? The rules are coming across as guidelines. Are they binding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Antitrust Guidelines for Sustainability Agreements in Agriculture: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: How, in Ms Jany-Roskova's opinion, can the greenwashing be avoided?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Antitrust Guidelines for Sustainability Agreements in Agriculture: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: As Lynn said, how will this actually be policed? If, say, two rogue producers decided to put up standards but the standards were not really put up and they were charging extra for their product, is there any way-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I wish Mr. Murrin well as chair designate. Dawn Meats is a very successful company around the world. I knew some guys who worked there as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I will continue on in Deputy Kerrane’s spirit as she spoke about the inspections and so on. We had some farmers in earlier for a discussion and they said the whole system is extremely cumbersome. It can take eight or ten hours to do the paperwork. For example, there was €8 headage for sheep and there were 240 extra questions on that particular issue. One of the questions...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Has Bord Bia done any research into which platform space is likely to be the most productive for the Irish industries when, as Mr. Murrin said, Bord Bia uses this when showcasing at trade shows and such?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Mr. Murrin referred to the sector-by-sector bespoke research. Will Mr. Murrin give some examples of the bespoke research projects envisaged?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord Bia: Chairperson Designate (10 Apr 2024)

Johnny Mythen: On executive education and training and the feedback from participants, what were the opportunities or obstacles and what was the overall buy-in to the project?

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank Deputy Cullinane, our spokesperson for health, for bringing forward this motion. The bottom line is that local health services are under severe strain and the situation is getting worse. People in my own constituency in Wexford, and particularly in rural areas of the county, are waiting for up to four weeks to get an appointment to see their doctor. That statement alone is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to improve the intercity rail serving Gorey and by extension Wexford (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12770/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 323. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is an established action plan prepared or being prepared regarding the transposition of the EU Directive on an adequate minimum wage, including the facilitation to exercise collective bargaining; if so, when this plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11935/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Marine Protected Areas (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 974. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding the special protection area off the Wexford coast, to specify any changes to be introduced to the current fishing grounds, and to specify what special protection measures will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11616/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: 1474. To ask the Minister for Health if a consultant neurologist post and services will be made available for Wexford General Hospital, in relation to commitments made to provide community care in the Programme for Government. [12819/24]

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I thank my colleagues for bringing this important motion to the floor, particularly Deputy Tully for the personal work she has contributed towards it. The Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 is welcome. However, there is not a mention in the plan of ratifying the most important element of the UNCRPD, which is the protocol on the right for the individual to make a complaint to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: The Bill is generally welcomed by all the agricultural organisations and bodies. We spoke to a lot of them. Everyone has raised the issue of representation. That was one of the main things. There are a few other things. The Minister talked about the wishes of the appellant. I think someone should be allowed to accompany them if they want; it should not just be one person. There is no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: It does not state that. That is what I am talking about - at the same time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: May I make a point to the Minister? Force majeure can happen anytime. From the time the appeal happens, a person can experience a force majeuresituation. It is not right to say that a whole new review is being started because people are people and things can happen. A person could, God forbid, get bad news tomorrow morning. He or she could go to the doctor today and get a phone call next...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: Is that in the Bill?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agriculture Appeals (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Feb 2024)

Johnny Mythen: I am asking if it is in the Bill that is being put forward.