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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff (9 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: Over the past three years, the number of undergraduate training places for nurses and midwives has increased by 400. That is an increase of approximately 25%. This year, there are more than 250 additional places in higher education institutions across the Republic of Ireland. Also this year, the Department of Health in Northern Ireland and our Department of Health have agreed to - and want...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (9 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I will be providing an answer on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. This issue is becoming well known, and there is not a pharmacy, region or family with many prescriptions that has not encountered it. The HSE has statutory responsibility for pricing and reimbursement decisions under the community drug...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (9 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator. As I have already mentioned, under the Act, a company that holds a marketing authorisation must apply to the HSE to add its medicine to the reimbursement list. I will follow this up with the Department to ensure there is no undue delay for companies that have applied to have something on the reimbursement list being approved in the meantime. The introduction of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (9 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, who sends her apologies that she cannot be here. We all know the valuable role community centres in many towns, villages and urban areas. It is very important to recognise that. With this in mind, the Minister put in place an integrated programme of supports for the establishment and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (9 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Senator. Again, this new community centre investment fund, which was launched by the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, in March of this year, is so important. It gives communities an opportunity to develop brand new facilities that can offer a wide range of services to members of the community for decades to come be it for adult education, news service, book clubs, meeting rooms,...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Irish Aid (7 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: In accordance with the UN position, Ireland recognises Western Sahara as a non-self-governing territory. Our long-standing policy is one of support for United Nations Security Council Resolutions on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara. We do not have a view on the outcome of a decision on the future of the territory, as long as it is decided peacefully and in a genuine...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (7 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: 416. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Workplace Relations Commission's Code of Practice, due to be finalised in order for the commencement of Part 3 of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, will be commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48620/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: 857. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive their citizenship certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48618/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (7 Nov 2023)

Seán Fleming: 1257. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the ceiling a single person can earn as of now to get a GP medical card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48188/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (26 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), also known as the Uganda-Tanzania Crude Oil Pipeline, is a joint venture project between Uganda and Tanzania, as well as a number of international investors. Announced in 2016, the construction is now planned to begin in the coming months. The pipeline would be the first of its kind in Uganda. Those supporting it claim that its construction and...

Seanad: The Political Situation in Northern Ireland: Statements (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senators for their very thoughtful and detailed contributions. I welcome the Seanad's close engagement with matters relating to Northern Ireland, which is a key priority for all of us in both Houses. The Government welcomes the various opportunities for discussion in this House initiated by Senators this year to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and to discuss...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: Budget 2024 included an increase of €60 million in the allocation to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget of the Department of Foreign Affairs for 2024. At €776.5 million, this will be the highest level ever, representing an 8.4% increase on the 2023 allocation. Based on current estimates, total ODA from across Government for 2024 will amount to some €2...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (25 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: In Budget 2024, the Government has provided for a €60 million increase in the allocation for the Official Development Assistance budget of the Department of Foreign Affairs, bringing it to its highest ever level. The increased funding will be focused on addressing humanitarian crisis, the consequences of the war in Ukraine, growing food insecurity globally and the impact of climate...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (24 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: The Government’s international development policy, A Better World, commits to strengthening interventions in health to reach the furthest behind first, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3, Good Health and Well-Being for All. Irish Aid's health programming includes a strong focus on improving health outcomes for pregnant women and new-born children in developing countries. ...

Seanad: Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank Senators for their attention and valuable contributions today. I echo the horror expressed by all Members at the tragedy enfolding in Israel and Gaza as we speak. I think I can say that the level of brutality and bloodshed we have witnessed over the past few days has left us all shaken. I restates that I unequivocally condemn the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the systematic...

Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputies for their valuable contributions to this debate over the past several hours. I first to echo the horror they have all expressed at the tragedy unfolding in Israel and Gaza as we speak. The scenes we have witnessed over the last few days have left us all fundamentally shaken. There can be no excuse for this level of brutality and bloodshed. I am appalled by the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Emigrant Support Services (18 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: The Government is committed to supporting Irish communities all over the world, including in Australia, and the amount allocated under the Government's Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) to organisations working with the Irish community in Australia has steadily increased in recent years. Since 2022, a total of €978,887 has been paid to Australia-based Irish community organisations. In...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for raising this matter. I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Deputy Donohoe. What Deputy Murnane O'Connor is saying resonates with everything that has been said in the debate here for the past two hours or so. The issues are very serious which is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (12 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: I thank the Deputy. I want to reiterate that the Government recognises the important role section 39 and section 56 organisations and the staff on their payrolls play in terms of the work they do. They continue to have a vital role in providing services to people with disabilities, vulnerable children and older people. I know that they are proposing to go out on strike with a heavy heart...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Heritage Sites (12 Oct 2023)

Seán Fleming: On the specific request for legal action to allow access for OPW staff, agents and visitors, there does not appear to be any legal grounds for this. I understand the sentiments of the Deputy. The compulsory purchase order, CPO, process is long and engaging. It would take a substantial period and we cannot be sure of the outcome. The purchase of land is an obvious option which is being...