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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Research and Development (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Expenditure on research and development (R&D) within the private sector is measured in the Business Expenditure on Research and Development (BERD) survey conducted by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The BERD survey follows an agreed international methodology on the compilation of R&D expenditure for private enterprises. In accordance with agreed EU methodology, R&D...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the matter of wait times is an operational matter, I am referring this question to the HSE for part response. The Government is committed to the development by the HSE of a well-governed and patient-centred health care service for adults and children in the transgender community, in line with the Programme for Government. A model of care for transgender children, adolescents and adults...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The World Health Organization states that obesity poses a major risk for serious diet-related noncommunicable diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. Its health consequences range from increased risk of premature death to serious chronic conditions that reduce the overall quality of life. In Ireland, overweight and obesity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The purpose of the Healthy Ireland Ukrainian Resilience Fund is to promote the health and well-being of Ukrainian Refugees who have sought protection in Ireland, as part of the international humanitarian crisis arising from the war in Ukraine.  The Programme is being delivered through the Community Response Forum established by Cork City Council to assist the people of Ukraine....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As previously advised, the Department of Health is committed to addressing the drug and alcohol issues affecting the north inner city in conjunction with community-based service providers and has provided significant additional resources for drug and alcohol services in the area and wider north Dublin region. The Department is continuing to work with stakeholders in the north inner city to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. I welcome the contents of the National Ports Study (September 2022), commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI), which provides a useful profile of port infrastructure and the proposed development plans of the port companies for both fixed and floating installations. Ireland has ambitious plans with regard to the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, the Mulvey Report on Doolin was completed at the end of 2021 and made a number of recommendations which I am pleased to say have since been implemented. Over the course of this year the Doolin Unit has been reconstituted with nine volunteers to date and continues to make good progress and I am informed that the reconstituted unit is sufficiently experienced and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have no plans to establish an independent inquiry into the management of the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). I welcome this year's very positive engagement between IRCG management and IRCG volunteer representatives - the Coastal Unit Advisory Group - in agreeing a renewed and refreshed terms of reference for the Group.

Seanad: Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (14 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am happy to update the House on the recent travel disruption at Dublin Airport and contingency planning in place for the coming weeks. We experienced the first snowfall of the year in Dublin last Thursday night. While all surfaces at Dublin Airport were pre-emptively treated through the night and were fully open and operational on Friday and throughout the weekend, unfortunately,...

Seanad: Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (14 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have listened carefully to the issues the Senators have raised and I assure them of ongoing communication with the DAA and weekly meetings on this. We are all on the same page in ensuring passengers make their flights on time and that we can move our passengers safely through the airport, especially over this festive period. I assure the Senators that is my priority. It is worth...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The development of the national policy framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS Drones) is at an advanced stage. The framework will guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector with the aim of supporting growth and innovation while managing safety, security, privacy and other aspects. My Department has engaged extensively with primary stakeholders from relevant...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ukraine crisis and matters arising from it continue to adversely affect European and Global oil markets, causing a sustained increase in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. The Government recognises the important role the haulage sector plays in supporting the economy and is fully aware of cost pressures on haulage businesses arising from...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Since 27 June 2020, focus has been on supporting the aviation sector through what has been its greatest crisis to date. The COVID-19 Pandemic had a very significant adverse effect on aviation worldwide and the sector is still recovering from it impacts. Government implemented a broad range of cross-economy supports that the aviation industry was able to avail of, the most important being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Communications (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The “M/V Hebble Sand” is a ship located within the functional area of the Port of Drogheda. Any matters relating to the safety or environmental protection are for the owner of the vessel to address within the relevant jurisdiction of the Port Authority. If the owner wishes to move the vessel, then they are required to comply with the relevant Merchant Shipping and Sea Pollution...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. The possibility of extending the eligibility criteria for the scheme to include people with certain forms of cognitive impairment,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201, 202 and 203 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for these questions. Government appreciates the important role of Shannon Heritage to the economy of the Midwest region and, in terms of Ireland’s built heritage, recognises that the heritage sites operated by Shannon Heritage are of intrinsic historical and cultural value. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I am forwarding the query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Recognition of all aviation qualifications fall under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (the EASA Basic Regulation) and its supporting regulations. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), as competent authority for aviation safety regulation in the State, operates under EU direction on the recognition of qualifications. As a consequence of Brexit, the UK is no longer a part of the European Union...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The terms and conditions of any flight booking with an airline will determine if refunds or options such as vouchers are due in instances where the flight operates, and the customer does not travel. In instances where a flight is cancelled consumer rights in overseas travel are protected under EU law, which of course applies in Ireland. The EU Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Howth Coast Guard Unit operates from a fully equipped station building in the Howth Fishery Harbour Centre that was built by the Office of Public Works in 2001. There is currently no requirement for a new station for the Howth Unit, however, the Coast Guard Station is currently a priority on the Irish Coast Guard Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the...