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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: There was substantial coverage of the committee's proceedings on Monday on that evening's "Nine News" on RTE by Mr. Will Goodbody, RTE's science and technology correspondent, as well as a substantial article by Mr. Harry Magee in The Irish Times last Saturday. I hope I am not leaving anyone out, but there has been an interest in our hearings. In general, we have noticed - even in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: Legislators, NGOs, academics, experts and all other stakeholders in Ireland must take the lead. I invite Senator Cáit Keane to ask her questions. Approximately six minutes remain for questions and responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: The committee also covers Gaeltacht matters, although not necessarily in this particular model.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I take the opportunity to welcome the third set of delegates this morning: Professor Frank Convery, chairman of the Earth Institute at UCD and chairman of PublicPolicy.ie; and Mr. Cormac O'Sullivan, head of research at PublicPolicy.ie. Before we begin, witnesses should note that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence. However, if they are directed by the joint...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I am not suggesting there is necessarily a move within the NGO sector for that to take place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: There are a number of perspectives on the expert advisory body. A common appeal is the appeal for independence and autonomy, which I completely understand. The delegation said the Government should appoint the members of the expert advisory body in advance of the enactment of the Bill. I am confused as to how that would help in one way or another. Could the witnesses elaborate on how this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: In 2011 and 2012 there was a great deal of discussion about Ireland's potential to create green finance jobs. I recall a figure of 7,000 jobs being mentioned in this regard by the previous Government. Are we on target to reach our potential in this regard? What kind of green financial services products might we develop in this country which is a financial services hub and possesses the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: What do you know about employment law?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (11 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 221. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding future plans for the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33952/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (11 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 222. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the Health Service Executive to provide an update regarding engagement with staff and trade union representatives in regard to the provision of laundry services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33953/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (11 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 223. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive has embarked on a national review of the provision of laundry services in hospitals across the State; if he will provide information on the terms of reference for any such review; the extent of engagement and consultation with staff and their representatives; when any such review may be completed; and if he will make a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Unethical Organ Harvesting in China: Discussion (10 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: Does Mr. Gutmann have any reason to believe Western drug research companies have any association with this practice in China? Is there any evidence companies we may be familiar with in this country have involvement in the manufacturing of drugs, having drawn information from some of the organs harvested in this way? Is there any knowledge of practices of Western drug companies associated...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: What kind of projects are involved under Vote 34, subhead A2, non-pay items? It is not clear and I do not have the details of the Estimates with me.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: If I may intervene, I asked the Minister what other bodies are funded under subhead A7.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I welcome the Ministers and their officials. I wish to deal with subhead A2 of Vote 33, which had a provisional outturn for 2012 of €907,000 and for which the Estimate for 2013 is €1.337 million - this is an non-pay item. What accounts for the large increase in 2013 compared to the outturn in 2012? Can I have a breakdown from the Minister of what this measure funded? ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a new school building (details supplied) in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32878/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Funding (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the support available from his Department to the Louth Meath Education and Training Board in its efforts to ensure the provision of playing pitches at the school campus in Laytown, County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the administration of the Student Universal Support Ireland system, including the fact that the student payments system does not respond to inquiries other than to issue a standard email acknowledgement in view of the contrary evidence supplied in relation to his recent response to previous parliamentary questions (details...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 477. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre in north Drogheda; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32879/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres Provision (9 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 478. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to the proposed development of a primary care centre (details supplied) in County Meath; when he anticipates that such a facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32880/13]