Results 16,101-16,120 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties Data (15 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 167. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of vacant desk spaces in each State-owned Civil Service accommodation outside Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41836/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 357. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41756/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Directives (15 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 476. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish a dedicated sectoral regulator to enforce the EU directive on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41049/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 477. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission under section 10(4) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 to carry out a market study and analysis in the beef market and make recommendations as appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41050/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (15 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 653. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41864/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagement he has had with the CEOs of Bord na Móna and the ESB on the future of West Offaly and Lough Ree power stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41798/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: We are facing an economic catastrophe across the midlands in 53 days when the public service obligation runs out. We need a clear, unambiguous statement from the Government reiterating its support for the co-firing of the two peat-fired power stations in Lanesborough and Shannonbridge with both peat and biomass. The Minister must immediately call in the chief executives of Bord na Móna...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for his response. I acknowledge the announcement in the budget last week and the work being done on the just transition, which is very welcome. On 26 July, the Taoiseach stated with regard to Bord na Móna workers that there would be no job losses until the end of 2020. I want an answer from the Minister regarding seasonal workers in Bord na Móna. No work...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Electricity Generation (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: I ask for answers to the two questions on surety of work next year for the seasonal workers and on who will carry out the planting of the forestry, as announced in the joint venture between Bord na Móna and the ESB. My understanding is that Bord na Móna is now borrowing on a day-to-day basis to pay salaries. If this is the case, where will it get money to carry out the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Just Transition Fund (16 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps he is taking to protect employment in the midlands in view of the ceasing of the PSO on West Offaly and Lough Ree power stations in December 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41799/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (17 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 40. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to support the children identified in the counties of Roscommon and Mayo audiology misdiagnosis within the education system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41801/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Small Schools (17 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he is taking to support rural schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41800/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Contracts (17 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the campaign for one management day per week for teaching principals; his plans to implement same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42831/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42965/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 285. To ask the Minister for Health if certain dental work (details supplied) is provided to children in schools in County Galway; if the treatment they are receiving differs from that of children attending schools in neighbouring counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42972/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Care Infrastructure Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: 322. To ask the Minister for Health when the new framework for design teams will be approved by the HSE; the reason for the delay in approving this framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43144/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harnessing Ireland's Ocean Wealth: Marine Co-ordination Group (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Chair for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I apologise to Mr. Shaw and Mr. Finucane who have heard this rant before. I will specifically focus on the issue of offshore renewable energy and the potential off our coast. Ireland has about 900,000 km2 of territorial waters, ten times the size of the island of Ireland. In that territory, we have some of the best...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harnessing Ireland's Ocean Wealth: Marine Co-ordination Group (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: I have a number of supplementary questions. It is important to acknowledge that the work is being spearheaded by the Department of the Taoiseach. My first question is related to offshore renewable energy resources. Will Mr. Shaw assure the committee that these resources will be auctioned in the interests of the people and not given away to private consortia? That is vital to ensure they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harnessing Ireland's Ocean Wealth: Marine Co-ordination Group (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: There are two plants in the midlands that could help in addressing that issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harnessing Ireland's Ocean Wealth: Marine Co-ordination Group (22 Oct 2019)

Denis Naughten: They were published a long time ago.