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Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State for the clarification, which is welcome. I have one final question. The length of time a person is in a nursing home - up to three years - is taken into account in this legislation and, after that, once the successor is appointed. During the six years that the asset must be held by the successor, however, persons are not given credit for the length of time...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 32: In page 39, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “24. The Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following section after section 45A (inserted by section 23): "45B.(1) The Executive shall prepare, within 180 days of the Act taking effect, a report containing information in relation to the legislative and policy options...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I hear what the Minister of State is saying and I accept this is a substantial cost. The number of families affected by this is very small so the potential cost to the Exchequer is very small. For the individual families, however, substantial arrears may have accumulated and these will be charged against their farm holdings. The decision was taken three years ago to bring forward this...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I support the amendment. The sunset clause for this legislation should be in black and white. It should be set in stone that the legislation should not be extended beyond 9 October. I genuinely believe this legislation is unworkable. It could have been workable if the provision for antigen testing was included from the start. We could be opening up restaurants and pubs later this week...

Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: The approach to reopening indoor dining should not be confined only to those who are fully vaccinated. Along with my colleagues, I have pressed Government on the use of rapid antigen testing. It should be the case that antigen testing at the door is equivalent to vaccination. We have been talking about antigen testing for the past 12 months and here we are, still talking about it and...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister of State and her officials for the briefing I got earlier today to try to go through these 20 pages of amendments. I accept that the Minister of State flagged these issues on Committee Stage and, based on the briefing I got today, I also accept that a substantial number of the amendments relate to partners. This is a complex issue to reflect in the legislation and that...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: How many minutes are left?

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: I want to make a quick point. I acknowledge the amendments before us that talk about carbon sequestration, which is welcome, but we need to put flesh on the bones. I am glad the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has been here for this debate. What we need to do now is build on what has been developed with the smart farming initiative, expand that out and look at introducing a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 357. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Portiuncula Hospital, Galway 50-bedroom ward block development has not gone to tender; the reason only expressions of interest have been sought; when this project will go to tender and the reason for the delay; if this project will make provision for a further 50-bedroom development in the future as first envisioned; and if he will make a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: Last week, the Taoiseach told the Dáil the Government is committed to recognising the sacrifices that public sector workers, in particular front-line healthcare workers, have made. Twelve months ago, I raised with the Taoiseach the need to properly recognise the Trojan work of front-line healthcare workers, in particular all those across our hospital and community health services, from...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: Fifty-two weeks ago, I said to the Taoiseach in Dáil Éireann that if it was not possible to reward healthcare workers with pay increases or some form of a bonus system, the minimum we should offer them is additional paid leave. It would be time to spend with their families, with whom they have sacrificed precious family time, and to recover from the physical and emotional tiredness...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: On behalf of the Regional Group, I echo the comments of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle regarding the staff working in the Houses. My colleagues in the Regional Group and I worked closely with the Government to pass the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Act, which sends a clear message to anyone engaged in legal proceedings that they must tell the truth. When commenced, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 356. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects a decision on the approval of a drug (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32184/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 354. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) would need to enter mandatory hotel quarantine on return to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32136/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 392. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for their surgical procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32576/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 402. To ask the Minister for Health the status of plans to introduce a no-fault vaccination compensation scheme for severe adverse reactions to State-promoted vaccination programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32805/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 422. To ask the Minister for Health if a service (details supplied) will be reinstated; the reason funding was withdrawn; if there are plans for an alternative service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32882/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Jul 2021)

Denis Naughten: 423. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will have their service restored; the reason for the withdrawal of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32883/21]