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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: In 2022 and 2023, funding was provided to support a total of 106 GAA Clubs, following a competitive process, to upgrade existing walking tracks helping to promote physical activity at club level. One of the key elements of the project is to encourage clubs to make their facilities available to non-playing members. The provision of walking tracks is particularly important in rural areas where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the publication of a Plan International Survey in 2018, which found that 10% of teenage girls were significantly impacted by period poverty, Private Members’ Motions on the topic were passed in both Houses of the Oireachtas and a sub-committee of the National Strategy for Women and Girls Strategy Committee was set up to consider the issue. The resulting Period Poverty in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this relates to the funding of a particular role, I have referred to HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (7 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That notwithstanding the Order of the Dáil yesterday, the time allocated to the Research and Innovation Bill 2024 will be extended by 30 minutes.

Rare Diseases: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Are there no more speakers? Is it the closing statement?

Rare Diseases: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all the Deputies who participated in the debate for their interest and contributions on this important topic. Many rare conditions are both severe and complex and patients can face multiple challenges, including difficulties accessing appropriate medication. The development of a successor to the previous national rare disease plan is a key priority for the Department of Health in...

Committee Establishment: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)(b), a Special Committee on Drugs Use is hereby established, with Orders of Reference as contained in the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Orders of Reference for Special Committee on Drugs Use", a copy of...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 29th March, 2023, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those set down to the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: ...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (Sex for Rent) Bill 2024: First Stage (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for his important question. As he knows, the ban on the sale of vapes to under-18s has just come into force. We are working on new legislation on packaging which has gone out to public consultation. We are all very aware of how young people are being targeted. Regarding the enforcement question which the Deputy asked, it has been implemented and enforcement is happening...

Prohibition of Fossil Fuel Advertising Bill 2024: First Stage (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Law Reform (Contracts) Bill 2024: First Stage (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Union and its Member States and the Kingdom of Thailand (without debate) - Motion re Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Thank you for your query on the Healthy Start Campaign in the UK whereby the NHS provides advice and guidance during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Vouchers are available for pregnant women and young children for food groups such as fruit & vegetables and milk. In Ireland, the vision in “Healthy Ireland- a framework for health and wellbeing”, is for everyone to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (5 Mar 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...