Results 261-280 of 2,406 for speaker:Violet-Anne Wynne

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 534. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take in 2024 to extend the opening hours of a unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5315/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 535. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take in 2024 to extend the opening hours of a unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5316/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 536. To ask the Minister for Health if he will comment on the progress of a unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5317/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 537. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update and what services will be based out of a unit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5318/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (7 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 538. To ask the Minister for Health if he plans to amend the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act 1961 to expand the role of the National Treatment Purchase Fund so that they may facilitate a subvention of public funding to provide private assessments of need for the 20 children waiting the longest in each county each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5320/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 87. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4611/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I rise this morning to discuss the review into the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme. I would be grateful were the Minister to update the House on that body of work.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I appreciate that information and I welcome reforms in this area and the great work that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and her team have done on reform in the disabilities sector so far. However, I tabled a parliamentary question to the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, on several occasions over the past year which at one point led to a three-month long back-and-forth with his...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Schemes (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I would agree. I have raised this scheme with the Minister and the Taoiseach many times over the past 12 months on behalf of my constituents, Joe, and his carer, William, in Kilkee. The Minister agreed with me, and I note that he still does, but also the Taoiseach agreed with me. The Taoiseach stated it was ridiculous that just because they are not blood relatives, they are not eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on Shannon Airport becoming a permanent member of the Regional Airports Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4613/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the future of rail transport in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4612/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 97. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will comment on the decision to remove the 9% VAT rate for tourism and hospitality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53599/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 214. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will explain the reason hairdressers fall under the VAT rate for the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53600/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the witnesses. Fantastic work is being done. It is great to hear about it at today’s meeting. How does InterTradeIreland work to support cross-Border trade from economically disadvantaged regions, such as those near the Border? How are these efforts impacted by poor connectivity, such as the lack of a high-speed rail link between Belfast and Dublin and poorer road and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: All-Ireland Economy: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank Mr. Robinson. The Cathaoirleach already spoke about the competition that businesses face, which was referred to regarding the quarter 3 survey. I am interested in this point. Costs have been mentioned. I hear from small and medium businesses in County Clare about rising costs and the struggles they face. The witnesses have mentioned that InterTradeIreland has supported businesses...

Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Regulation) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I commend the Bill brought forward by Deputy Gino Kenny. It is extremely timely considering the Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use launched its report and recommendations last week. It was a positive step that the Government established the assembly. I welcome that an Oireachtas select committee will be set up to look at its recommendations. I have expressed my interest in sitting on the...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister for that. I hope he might reconsider the interest as well because they have to pay that interest themselves. It is through no fault of their own. They are very reasonable and they can understand what the Minister is saying with regard to the amount of applications that there were last year. However, that does not pay the interest, so I wanted to mention that. I...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: Yes, I know but on the compensation-----

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: That is right but I was wondering if the Estimates would allow for compensation for those farmers.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I thank the Minister.