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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: Does Senator Burke have a second question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: A brief one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: For the information of the committee and the witnesses, it is on our work programme before the end of the year to bring NBI back before the committee for an update. We will leave that in the capable hands of the clerk as regards a date for that, but the intention is to do that. May I ask one question of you, Dr. McCabe, about the uptake of technology? I note what Deputy Ó Cuív...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: I thank the witnesses for their evidence and Members for their contributions. The one thing that has consistently come up in our engagement with the island communities and something to which the committee is very committed is the issue of pier infrastructure. It is not just access, as we may have traditionally perceived, but also the challenges for people who have mobility issues. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Operation and Effect of National and Local Policy on Island Communities: Discussion (22 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: No, I refer to the Limerick declaration Dr. Lineen-Curtis just spoke about in terms of having that adopted. That was the one she spoke about earlier in her presentation. Finally, Dr. Lineen-Curtis is right. We are talking about an issue in Ireland but access is an issue globally. We are lucky that one of our colleagues is on a global committee looking at the issue of healthcare....

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: I welcome Dr. Gafarova and the Azerbaijani delegation to the House, particularly on behalf of our former colleague Terry Leyden, who is a neighbour of mine. As Terry could not welcome you here, I am glad to do so. It is great to have you here with us today. I hope you enjoy your visit to Ireland. I hope your engagement with speakers from the other parliaments is a very productive one. I...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (26 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: 375. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a travel allowance paid in respect of travel for dialysis treatment is counted as means in an assessment for disability allowance; the plans she has, if any, to review this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41311/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (28 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: 212. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on the review of a disability allowance payment to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42061/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: Apologies have been received from Senator Mark Wall. Members participating in the meeting remotely are required to do so from within the precincts of Leinster House only. I remind all those in attendance to make sure that their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. I welcome the witnesses. I wish to point out that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: I thank Mr. Duggan. Before I bring in Senator Murphy, I wish to make one request. A very clear explanatory document on this transitionary period needs to be designed in conjunction with the National Adult Literacy Agency, NALA. It needs to clearly lay out how this calculation is taking place. In fairness, the Department is very good at doing this anyway. It will cause considerable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: I am glad Deputy Ó Cuív is here because I was taking notes to point out some of the issues he regularly raises. It is much easier if he makes those points himself.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: There is a maximum claim of 20 years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: The full value of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: I ask the Deputy to please make his contribution and then let Mr. Duggan answer because it is too confusing for the exchange to go back and forth.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: Yes, and the other bits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: Like a mighty wave, it might have gone up further but that is an argument for another day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: Before Mr. Duggan responds, I will make a comment in the context of the 18.5 hours but it articulates the comment Deputy Ó Cathasaigh has made. To take a child with a disability for example, the parent, usually the mother, will be caring for that child full-time between the ages of nought and five. When that child then goes to school, he or she will be in school for 28 hours a week,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: We will hear Mr. Duggan without interruption. I will bring Deputy Ó Cuív in afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Denis Naughten: It is due in March 2025.