Results 21,241-21,260 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline the implications at the fuel pumps as a result of the extension of the ETS to cover transport emissions; the projected additional costs road users with a threshold set at €45/tonne; if this is on top of existing domestic carbon tax commitments; if not, its implication for the carbon fund; and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 130. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason homes built before 2021 are eligible to apply for a rooftop solar panel grant but not homes constructed since that date; his plans to review same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21795/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 543. To ask the Minister for Health the reason health service workers who paid pension contributions in both jurisdictions cannot combine them for a HSE pension prior to retirement; if he believes that this is a barrier to the all-island approach to healthcare espoused by the Government; if there are reciprocal pension contribution arrangements with any other healthcare or any other public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 644. To ask the Minister for Health the reason health service workers who paid pension contributions in both jurisdictions cannot combine them for a HSE pension prior to retirement; if he believes that this is a barrier to the all-island approach to healthcare espoused by the Government; if there are reciprocal pension contribution arrangements with any other healthcare service in the EU or...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 163. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in resolving the imminent threat of flooding of homes at Ballagh, County Roscommon, within the next 12 months based on GSI modelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students offered a new ASD primary school place in south Roscommon for September 2024; the number of new places available for September 2024; the schools with availability; the number of places available; the specific steps she is taking to address the annual difficulty in sourcing primary school ASD places in south Roscommon;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will bring forward the payment date for the ANC scheme in light of the huge cash flow challenges faced by farmers due to adverse weather conditions over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22228/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 242. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to review the rates paid to providers under the ECCE scheme in light of the significant increase in operational costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22227/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 268. To ask the Minister for Health when the existing DEXA scanner at Portiuncula University Hospital will be replaced; the number of patients who have had their appointment transferred to another hospital; the interim measures in place and the expected timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22260/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 269. To ask the Minister for Health when the vacancy for a community nursing position for psychiatry of later life, based at St. Brendan's CNU, Ballinasloe, will be filled; if the post has been advertised; the period of time this position is vacant; the number of patients on the caseload of the previous nurse prior to the post being vacated; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 270. To ask the Minister for Health the plans to either relocate or refurbish the existing ambulance station in Roscommon town; if he is aware of the poor structural condition of the existing station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22262/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) was not included in the Shannon Callows scheme even though they are within the Shannon SPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23215/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) was not included in the Shannon Callows scheme even though they are within the Shannon SPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23944/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: Apologies have been received from Deputy Paul Donnelly. Members participating remotely are required to do so from within the Leinster House precincts only. I welcome the witnesses. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the presentations they make to the committee. This means they have an absolute defence against any defamation action in respect of anything they say...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Skelly and Ms Cox for their evidence. I invite Mr. Musgrave to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Mr. Musgrave. I now invite Ms Bailey to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Bailey. I now invite members to raise questions regarding the submissions, both oral and written, we have received. I remind members participating remotely to use the raise hand function if they wish to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív. In fairness, the Parliamentary Budget Office, in all its submissions to this committee has consistently indicated the challenges of one-parent families in particular. The committee is very conscious of that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Bailey. I call Senator Wall.