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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I raise the issue of homelessness in Kildare. Two weeks ago, five people had to spend the night in Newbridge Garda station because they had no emergency accommodation to go to. I thank the Garda for its help. The very same week, we had Storm Kathleen. While we are told winter beds are available until the end of April, this was not the case. When I made inquiries as to why there was no...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and our guests. I know we have been speaking about pensions and older people. I note that the guests spoke with Deputy Aindrias Moynihan about pensions and the three cores. Initially, that involved carers and so on. Do the witnesses agree that the current State pension level, which stands at approximately €277 per week, needs to be brought up to at...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: It is €277.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: Ms Rogers is not encouraging us to grow old, I am afraid. We are becoming an older generation, however, and we have to take that into account. That is where the fear is. Deputy Donnelly said that many people are going to his constituency office. It is a similar situation in my constituency in rural Ireland. People are telling me they cannot afford this anymore. Even with the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: Yes. I just want to get a better grasp of it, please.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: For quite a long period?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: That is perfect. I thank Dr. McDonnell very much.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Report on Indexation of the Taxation and Social Protection System: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: Returning to Mr. Rogers on what he said about the emptiness that is there and people have nowhere to go. I travel in on the Luas from the Red Cow and the amount of sadness we now see in society that we may not have seen for a few years is building regularly and people are becoming more sad. There are young men who have nothing and nowhere to go. It is a complete and utter failure of...

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

Patricia Ryan: Gabhaim míle buíochas to Deputy Cullinane for the opportunity to speak on this vital issue. Since in inception in 2017, the national cancer strategy could have been a shining example of how to do things properly. However, the continuing failure of this and previous Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil Governments to properly fund it means Ireland's cancer outcomes are in danger of going...

Anniversary of the Introduction of the Smoking Ban: Statements (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: They are indeed, and there are lots of important issues. That being said, I, too, wish Deputy Colm Burke the best in his new role. However, I would have preferred to go to a general election and maybe have somebody else in that seat. Let us move swiftly on to the business that is at hand. Ireland has the proud distinction of being a global pioneer by banning smoking in all workplaces,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I know the Taoiseach is only new to the job but I hope his predecessor might have given the Tánaiste and him a confirmed date for the commencement of the inquiry into the State's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. I have asked for this and been promised a date multiple times, but there is still no date. Those who died and their families deserve justice and closure. Will the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: I will be back again, will I?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: Will I have a date?

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Low Pay Commission (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 112. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide, in tabular form, the capital costs and initial set-up costs for the Low Pay Commission from set-up in 2020. [15913/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Low Pay Commission (11 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 113. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide, in tabular form for the years 2020 to 2024, the costs of staffing the offices of the Low Pay Commission, to include initial start-up costs, office costs, CEO appointments and all other relevant costs. [15914/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (10 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 168. To ask the Minister for Health if there are any plans to restore the chiropody visits for older medical card holders to four visits per year, as older people, especially diabetic patients, are experiencing mobility issues caused by the extended time between appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15680/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (10 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 169. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify whether there are any plans to provide community occupational therapy services to private nursing homes, as these visits cost a minimum of €500 per assessment and are often beyond the means of residents who would badly need them. [15681/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 170. To ask the Minister for Health to clarify the reason an organisation (details supplied) does not provide mental health services to private nursing homes in Kildare, but does provide that service in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15682/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (10 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 171. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that can be taken to address the issue where private nursing home residents do not have access to transport to attend out-patient appointments and/or small day-ward procedures, meaning they have to use taxis and/or ambulances (if necessary) at great personal expense (approximately €800 per case), such expenses are not covered by the Fair...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fire Safety (10 Apr 2024)

Patricia Ryan: 172. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify, with regard to HIQA and fire safety requirements in nursing homes/care facilities, which authority is authorised to give fire safety clearance certificates: the local fire services inspection officer or a HIQA-appointed fire safety officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15684/24]