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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (7 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 298. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the engagement by his Department with children within the asylum system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47517/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (7 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 437. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to appoint nine extra neurology nurse specialists at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49024/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (13 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 6. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he will take to improve the interface between the wider research community and the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49175/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (13 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: While there are plenty of doctors in our Department of Health, there are few technical postgraduates throughout our public service. I hope the one thing we have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic is a greater appreciation of the need for independent scientific advice within our public service and in the Houses of the Oireachtas. The most immediate and urgent need is for advice to allow...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (13 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: We all accept that the field of science and technology is playing an increasing role in our lives, homes, work and even leisure activities. Yet, there remains a poor public awareness of science and opportunities in that regard in Ireland for our people and our economy. I accept that the Creating Our Future initiative is a positive development in addressing that aspect. We also need a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Research and Development (13 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: I am glad the Minister brought up the issue of Government. During my term in government, I had to deal with a vast array of technical issues right across government. We were far too reliant on external advice. While external advice is important, it must complement the expertise available within government itself. Right across our public service, we need focused incentives for those within...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: Inflation makes everyone poorer, particularly those who are on fixed incomes. I want to focus on one aspect of inflation, that is, energy inflation. Gas prices, based on the Department of Finance documentation, are projected to rise by another 50% over the coming months and will then settle at a rate approximately 10% higher than the current prices in the second half of next year. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (12 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the 50% capacity rule for school transport to be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49335/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (12 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 536. To ask the Minister for Health , further to Parliamentary Question No. 1350 of 9 September, when dental surgery for children will be restored at Roscommon University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49444/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 550. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; if they are classed as urgent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49488/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: 614. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for an appointment; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49693/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: Apologies have been received from Senators Mark Wall and Paul Gavan. Before commencing, I remind members participating remotely that they must do so from the precincts of Leinster House. I am pleased today to commence our discussion on a priority item of this committee's work programme, our consideration of the proposed national action plan on the development of the islands from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: Thank you, Mr. Murray. We now have Ms Máire Uí Mhaoláin from Comhar na nOileán.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: Deputy Ó Cuív, the rapporteur for this report, is the first member who indicated to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: We will start with Comhar na nOileán.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Uí Mhaoláin. Ms Moran or Mr. Murray might address any of the points that have not been covered and then I will bring in other members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: That is okay. We will facilitate the Deputy on her return.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: I have given a great deal of latitude in terms of witnesses' responses. I ask now that they try to keep their responses tighter in order that I can facilitate members to ask questions and to allow time for the committee to complete another body of work after this session. The next speaker is Deputy Ó Cathasaigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Action Plan on the Development of the Islands: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Denis Naughten: I will allow a response from a representative from each of the groups.