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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for giving me, on behalf of the Minister for Health, the opportunity to inform the House of the progress made to date regarding the provision of fertility-related treatment through the public health system. As the Senator will be aware, a commitment to introduce a model of care for infertility is in the programme for Government. The model of care was developed by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I realise the importance of having these services in place. I will raise the Senator's concerns directly with the Minister. While it is not possible to give a definitive timeline for the passage of the AHR Bill through the Houses, this matter is a priority for the Government. Regarding current supports for those undertaking AHR treatment, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Conway for raising this really important matter which I am responding to on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. I assure the Senator that services to support those in need of care due to long Covid are being put in place and expanded. Anyone who is concerned about long Covid should engage with their GP in the first instance for advice and referral,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Again, I thank Senator Conway for raising this very important matter. We all know that long Covid can be a very disruptive and challenging illness. The most common symptoms, as the Senator outlined, are fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, anxiety, difficulties with memory and concentration and musculoskeletal pain.However, more than 50 different signs and symptoms have been identified. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Shannon Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where appropriate, to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There have been discussions with Coast Guard officials and Donegal County Council regarding the opening of an access further down toward the slipway to mitigate this issue. This issue was once again raised at a recent meeting between Council officials and the Coast Guard who will continue to pursue this as a priority. Unfortunately, illegal parking is a problem for many Coast Guard Units...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard, a division within the Department of Transport, is designated responsibility under the National Search and Rescue Plan for coordination of maritime search and rescue, in addition to other roles in support of the Principal Response Agencies. Delivery of such services involves regular and ongoing liaison with other emergency services including the National Ambulance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times in the Cavan area is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July, Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive may drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. The Regulation applies to driver documents held by Ukrainians admitted to the EU under the Temporary Protection Directive and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days On the generality of the Deputy's question, I note that it is a criminal offence to provide false,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the transposition of EU Directive 2017 of 159 the existing regulations for working time on board fishing vessel SI 709 of 2003 has been revoked and replaced with a comprehensive suite of three new regulations for the full spectrum of employment arrangements and for flag state and port state control of fishing vessels in Irish port. This new set of regulations consists of regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Report referred to by the Deputy relates to the optimal structure for marine accident investigation in Ireland. It is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General on certain aspects therein. Once this engagement has concluded and based on their legal advice, I will look to publish the report as appropriate. For the Deputy's information, on the issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times in Cork and Waterford is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service , the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Since public health...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Health, I am pleased to address the House on the Bill, which is fundamentally about health practitioners, the individuals who work tirelessly to deliver the health and social care services on which we, as patients, rely. It is about ensuring we have a safe workforce, that patients are protected and that if a...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Tackling illegal dumping and other waste crime is a priority for the Minister and his Department, which continues to provide substantial support to local authorities dealing with challenging waste enforcement cases. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the seriousness of this issue and, as I said, DCC is actively engaged at a senior level with An Garda Síochána in the ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal dumping in this area. While enforcement action in this area is a matter for the local authorities, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications encourages a multifaceted approach to tackling the...