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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: I welcomed 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...

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....

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

Violet-Anne Wynne: At the outset I want to acknowledge and congratulate the amazing team at FASD Ireland on its fantastic work and for reaching the recent milestone of the first anniversary of the FASD hub national helpline, which allowed it to provide support to more than 800 people living with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, their families, and professionals across the State. I also acknowledge the...

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

Violet-Anne Wynne: I support this important motion on cancer care and welcome the opportunity to contribute this evening. An estimated 42,000 people in Ireland are diagnosed with cancer each year. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the fantastic work done locally, day in, day out, by the West Clare Cancer Centre. Last year, Ireland was found to have the third highest cancer mortality in...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I also want to call for a debate on the European migration pact. It is one of the most contentious issues of today. I fear that if the Government does not allow for a debate to happen in this House, it will unfortunately then leave it to the public to debate it themselves outside this House. That would not be beneficial or appropriate either, so I would like to call for a debate on that.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the provision of SET hours for the 2024-2025 academic year (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16468/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Road Safety (16 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will give consideration to adding road safety to all levels of the primary and post-primary curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16469/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (16 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 522. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality how funding will be spent (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16467/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I feel the need to look for a bit of clarity. There is a minority report and a majority report. The Minister has received the minority report but he has not yet received the majority report.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: If the Minister would tell me what is still outstanding, that would be most helpful. In respect of the Minister's comments on the referendum and the need to get it right, this is 100% correct. The results of the recent referendums are of great concern. They were widely criticised, and rightly so. Unfortunately, I feel the need to state how important this is for people. Many people do not...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Vacant Properties (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: I echo the comments congratulating the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, on his new position. I point to the statistics about two towns in County Clare and the vacancy rates that have been experienced there in recent years. The most recent statistics show that Kilrush is at 24.6% and Shannon town is at 29.8%. I flag that with the Minister and Ministers of State today. The Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 52. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will comment on the provision of affordable housing in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15723/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (11 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 70. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will comment on the success or otherwise of the enhanced defective concrete blocks grant scheme in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15724/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (10 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 78. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason not one applicant has received the defective concrete block scheme grant in Clare; when he expects the first grants to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15725/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (10 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 79. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will be conducting an inquiry into the offending parties in respect of the defective concrete blocks issue that has plagued homeowners across the State and destroyed people’s homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15726/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (10 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 80. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the defective concrete block scheme with respect to homeowners who have mortgages that are worth zero; if he has considered the implications for them in respect of insurance and the liability to have any currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15727/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (10 Apr 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 81. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the significant delays homeowners affected by the defective concrete blocks scheme have been facing with the Housing Agency and the impact that this is having on the homeowners who are already dealing with issues with their property daily; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15728/24]