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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 573. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE staff, by job title, working in the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick; the number of vacancies, by job title; when these vacancies will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21366/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 590. To ask the Minister for Health if he will end the recruitment embargo at University Hospital Limerick to ensure safe staffing measures are implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21463/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (9 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister of State for the new statistics showing that 362 licences have been issued, which is very positive. Recently a patient reached out to me who had applied for a ministerial licence. The Minister for Health will be very familiar with this case because I submitted a number of parliamentary questions on the matter. What has come to light is that because the consultant is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products (9 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I am delighted that this Topical Issue was selected and thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this important discussion. It is an issue I am very passionate about and I hope to shed a bit of light on what the medical cannabis access programme, MCAP, and the ministerial licence mean. As we all know, the MCAP was established in 2019 as a five-year pilot scheme. However,...

Progressing Special Education Provision: Statements (9 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I start by thanking the NCSE for assisting me with a very serious and complex case in County Clare. A child was left with no school place, which was a very serious and time-pressured situation, but I am happy to say the child now has a place. The NCSE was a great help in that case. I have raised previously the need for better forward planning for autism classes in post-primary schools....

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I want to raise a very serious matter in UHL, namely, the embargo in place for certain positions. It is having major effects on service delivery. I heard how ultrasound, nuclear medicine and other important services will suffer closures because at least 15 radiography positions have not been filled. I heard that morale is non-existent at this stage and more staff will leave because they...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (2 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...if a product approved under the MCAP, as listed on S.I. No. 5/2023, can be prescribed to the holder of a valid Ministerial licence; if the licence holder can purchase their prescribed product at a pharmacy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20060/24]

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I want to pay tribute to the survivors from the County Clare Nursery, Kilrush, and thank and acknowledge Ms Rita McCarthy in west Clare for all of her work and research that brought that little piece of history to life for us in west Clare. It is extremely disappointing that the Government has continued with this legislation for survivors, which allows for any survivors to be excluded. I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I raise the issue of assessment of needs given that 500 people are currently waiting in the mid-west region, 68 of whom are in County Clare. I was contacted by a single parent who was told that her son, Finn, will be waiting at least three years for his assessment of needs. Having been in contact with a private practitioner, she has had to get a loan of €1,600 just for an autism...

European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the debate in the House on this particular issue, especially considering there has been a major reluctance on the part of the Government to debate such matters. Instead, it has exuded fear, which is hugely disappointing. Political debates should not be avoided, especially on contentious issues. Nothing positive comes form that. In the short time available to me, I will point...

Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I support this motion and what it sets out to do. Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the EU in which to live. In the past four years, the cost of energy rose by 58.3% and mortgage interest has surged by 60.3%. Food prices have risen by 15.4% and transport costs are up 18.7%. Statistics show that even when energy companies began to drop their prices last year, energy costs...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (30 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 554. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the recent HIQA report which found that the human rights of residents were not consistently promoted, respected or upheld at the Knockalisheen direct provision centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18771/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I wish to start my contribution by extending my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the beautiful Aoife Johnston during what can only be described as the most heartbreaking and difficult time for them all. The worst that could happen at UHL has happened. I acknowledge the protest outside Leinster House today and the work of its organiser, Mike Daly, who sadly lost his beloved...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I welcome the opportunity to speak up for farmers in County Clare. I wish to show the House a document that we recently received from the IFA in Clare, entitled “Enough is Enough”. Farmers have felt completely disregarded by the Government in terms of not receiving enough support and respect for the work they do, what that work provides to their local communities and the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Diagnoses (18 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 279. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware that Clare Early Intervention Services often deem children with additional needs as not meeting the criteria threshold, a decision often arrived at without any meeting; if he is concerned that children with additional needs are not meeting criteria in respect of disability in CAMHS and CEIS; and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Women and Constitutional Change: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Dr. Mitchell for coming before the committee. This has been a great discussion. I was watching it in my office before making my way here. I commend Dr. Mitchell on her book, The Ghost Limb. I attended her briefing recently in the audiovisual room. I was incredibly impressed with the discussion that day and her viewpoint, and what that viewpoint adds to the conversation on Irish...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: The issue of road safety has never been more pertinent. In the first quarter of the year, we saw a staggering 63 fatalities on Irish roads. I extend my condolences to all those affected by the recent tragedies on our roads. According to the Road Safety Authority, road fatalities have increased by 19% compared to the first quarter of last year. While much has been said in the newspapers...

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

Violet-Anne Wynne: ...the recent unannounced visit of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, to University Hospital Limerick, UHL. I had requested unannounced visits from Government so I was really happy to see that take place. At that visit, the Minister made a few points. One was the number of patients on trolleys nationally has been reduced by 17% but not in UHL. Instead, it has increased by 50%. He...

Disability Justice: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank People Before Profit-Solidarity for using its Private Members' slot this week for this very important motion. It is fantastic news that the Green Paper on Disability Reform has been scrapped. Disabled people in my constituency were horrified at the proposal to categorise disability in three tiers according to perceived ability or inability to work. I acknowledge and thank the Clare...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (17 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed response and for specifically mentioning prevention. That is really important and I may come back to it. It is also very positive that there is commitment to fund FASD Ireland to continue the important work it is doing. I know the Minister of State has taken it under her wing because the organisation has fallen between the cracks, so to speak....