, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
… rush out an announcement in advance of local government elections, for exactly the sorts of purposes that Rhun ap Iorwerth has identified. Now, in those two weeks, we were able to secure some concessions from the UK Government … about the formula to be used for the distribution of these funds. Just on the point that Rhun ap Iorwerth began with, the formula that the Welsh Government proposed would have led to more money being spent …
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Holyhead Port storm damage and closure: Initial findings'
… taskforce—[Interruption.] I will come on to the taskforce, because it was mentioned in a question by Rhun ap Iorwerth earlier today, and you thanked Rhun ap Iorwerth for taking part in the taskforce. I do remind the …
, Plenary
Topical Questions
… could feel, as well as hear, the frustration in the voice of the Member, Rhun ap Iorwerth. Of course, anything that happens on Anglesey does have the potential to affect the whole of north Wales, including my own … Irish Ferries to develop a robust plan of action for incidents of this nature? And I thank Rhun ap Iorwerth for tabling the topical question. Diolch …
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: The Future of the Crown Estate in Wales
… contribution by Janet Finch-Saunders sounded very similar to the answers that the First Minister gave to Rhun ap Iorwerth in FMQs around focusing too much on constitutional issues rather than the everyday problems. But I hope the … think where this falls down is in those final few paragraphs of the statement, for example—Rhun ap Iorwerth picked up on it— 'We have discussed the panel with UK Government Ministers and they have committed to engage …
, Plenary
Topical Questions
… grateful to Rhun ap Iorwerth for raising this topical question here today. The news of further delays to repair works on the Menai suspension bridge is extremely frustrating, to say the least. I'm grateful the Cabinet Secretary … account who are delivering this on the Welsh Government’s behalf. You mentioned in your response to Rhun ap Iorwerth some delays caused by NRW, in terms of permits or licences. I’d be interested in how the …
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Can I thank Rhun ap Iorwerth for his supplementary questions? First of all, the winter break was a break. It was a break that was undertaken in consultation with stakeholders and it was a break designed to ensure … two-hundredth anniversary of the bridge itself. That will be a remarkable occasion. On the point that Rhun ap Iorwerth makes about the Britannia bridge, I think it's essential to recognise that we have not ruled out …
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
… cover all bases—and write to Darren Millar, who I believe is the species champion, and to Rhun ap Iorwerth as well, as the Member for Ynys Môn, where the majority of the population is, just so that … committee. I think it's better now in the hands of those Members like Darren Millar, like Rhun ap Iorwerth, who have local interests with this particular issue, as important …
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Cap on political donations
Allow Rhun ap Iorwerth to finish the point he's trying to clarify. Thank you, Rhun ap Iorwerth. Diolch yn fawr …
, Health and Social Care Committee
Group 10: Involvement of the voluntary sector and third sector (Amendment 21)
… and the third sector. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 21, and I call on Rhun ap Iorwerth to move and speak to his lead amendment—Rhun ap Iorwerth …
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Sound the Alarm: The Governance of Fire and Rescue Services'
… James, Sioned Williams and by Jane Dodds—I think we really do have to—and, I believe, Rhun ap Iorwerth—look forward now. Because we really do need to get on with this. I very much welcome the … have the misfortune to be involved in a fire. I welcome the interventions from Peredur and from Rhun ap Iorwerth, because we really all need to be giving serious consideration to this, because we were disappointed that …
, Health and Social Care Committee
Group 11: Scrutiny procedure for regulations under section 10A(1) (Amendments 27, 29, 13)
… under section 10A(1). The lead amendment in this group is amendment 27 and I call upon Rhun ap Iorwerth to move and speak to the amendment, and the other amendments in this group. Rhun ap Iorwerth …
, Plenary
Topical Questions
… thank Rhun ap Iorwerth for that further question. Apart from a brief phone call yesterday afternoon, we weren't given advance notice of the UK Government's announcement. It is important to welcome progress, however modest that progress … will definitely go ahead, and I do think it is important, not least given the history that Rhun ap Iorwerth has spelled out in his supplementary question, to be mindful that what we actually need—. As well …
, Health and Social Care Committee
Group 9: Operation of regulations under section 10A(1) (Amendments 17, 19, 20, 26, 28)
… section 10(A)1. The lead amendment in this group is amendment 17, and I call on Rhun ap Iorwerth to move and speak to the lead amendment and the other amendments in this group. Rhun ap Iorwerth …
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Our national mission—delivering on Wales’s education priorities
… sorry, hear from your statement was the level of urgency required. The First Minister, in response to Rhun ap Iorwerth earlier, said that he didn't want to spoil your statement or any announcements. I'm afraid that … failing to recruit teachers for some of these subjects, so it is really concerning. You heard, earlier, Rhun ap Iorwerth ask in terms of the Migration Advisory Committee's review, and that it had found today that there …
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
… far as the future of Wales is concerned, there is much in what Rhun ap Iorwerth said that would be a shared ambition by many people across this part the Chamber. I do look forward … the wish of this Senedd. I think that that provides a route to answering the question that Rhun ap Iorwerth raised. If the Senedd wants to ask for powers that are already devolved in another part of the …
, Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The Legislative Programme
… focus just on the Senedd reform issues that Rhun ap Iorwerth concentrated on in the second half of his contribution, Llywydd. Can I say to Members in every part of the Chamber that it's over 20 years … account for the actions carried out on behalf of people here in Wales. Of course, Rhun ap Iorwerth is right that the gender make-up of the Senedd isn't today as balanced as it was in some …
, Health and Social Care Committee
Group 4: Consultation regarding regulations under section 10A(1) of the NHS (Wales) Act 2006 (Amendments 11, 4, 23)
… the power to make regulations, both amendment 4 and amendment 23, tabled in the name of Rhun ap Iorwerth, propose a 12-week consultation on the actual draft of the regulations. Now, I have already committed, during Stage … amendment 11 and reject amendments 4 and 23 tabled in the names of Gareth Davies and Rhun ap Iorwerth, respectively …
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Can I thank Rhun ap Iorwerth for submitting today's topical question? I'd like to echo the comments made by the Member for Ynys Môn. First and foremost, it's devastating news for residents on Ynys Môn … extremely serious, especially in the context of a number of pressures on Ynys Môn at the moment. Rhun ap Iorwerth rightfully highlighted a question being raised today with the Prime Minister by Virginia Crosby MP, and the response …
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: NHS Dentistry
First of all, I'll probably expand a little bit further on what Rhun ap Iorwerth has outlined in regard to the three-tier system that we have operating in Wales at the moment. First of all … need to know, in order to resolve the issues, how many people are actually waiting. As Rhun ap Iorwerth has pointed out, the Health and Social Care Committee have undertaken work on dentistry. We did that last year …
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Nurses' pay
… for fair pay, and has only just responded to the request that they made last month. As Rhun ap Iorwerth has pointed out, the Minister still has no plans to meet with the RCN, and what frustrates … will confirm that you will be meeting with the RCN and supporting our amendment today. Now, as Rhun ap Iorwerth has pointed out, it's not just about pay, of course, as well. Other areas need …