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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: Some 247 months ago Margaret Best and I attended a meeting with the Taoiseach and his officials at the then Department of Health and Children regarding the introduction of a no-fault vaccine compensation scheme. Over the past two decades, while Governments have been committed to the introduction of such a scheme in the interests of both public health and the individuals concerned, we have...

Death of Vicky Phelan: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: Vicky Phelan was a unique individual and someone who will leave a lasting impact throughout our country and society but in her own words to each and every one of us in Dáil Éireann, she said: I don't want your tributes. ... I want action. I want change. As we know, the Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill was initiated in the Dáil on 5 December 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed under the SEAI home retrofitting programmes on a monthly basis; the average cost of the works to be completed based on the HLI assessment each month; the number of applications that have been proceeded with following the HLI on a monthly basis; the number for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of expressions of interest received on a monthly basis for home retrofitting under the one-stop-shop route; the number of heat loss indicator assessments completed each month by such applicants; the average cost of works to be completed each month; the numbers of homes priced for the delivery of works each...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that someone under the age of 24 years with valid ID cannot avail of the young adult discounts on public transport; the reason that they must acquire a Leap card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56403/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Natural Resources (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 254. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the position with regard to the European Commission's nature restoration law, which would see at least 35% of peatlands re-wetted by 2050 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56399/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (15 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 386. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of oral appeals held by the social welfare appeals office in 2021 and to date in 2022, which were held remotely, aurally and physically in person respectively; the steps which are being taken to increase the number of decisions made by oral determination; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56405/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: This is not a reflection on the Minister of State, but a reflection on her officials and the response she has given me. I gave notice two weeks ago. This issue was selected two weeks ago for response. It is a very specific case. I gave the correspondence reference in the Topical Issue notice I gave. I expected a detailed response on this particular case. The Minister of State is correct...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I raise the issue of two girls, aged nine and 11, who urgently require access to assistive technology for the visually impaired so they can access a full education. As the Minister of State is aware from previous correspondence, despite extensive difficulties relating to their vision, both girls have a difficulty...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: Una is a 66-year-old pensioner who, despite working all her life, is in receipt of a non-contributory State pension of €242 per week. She has been refused the medical card because she receives a net income of €1 per week on top of her pension for the rent of a field. Her next-door neighbour gets €11 per week more by way of a contributory pension yet qualifies for the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: The first step that could be taken is to utilise the existing rail network in the west. I want a commitment from the Minister that we get our fair share of the 41 new carriages that are coming on track. I want a commitment from him, in the first instance, that we will get two new rail sets based in Athlone, the city-designate that everybody seems to be forgetting about, including one that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: If the Minister does not intervene, it is not going to happen. It needs direction.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: All we want is our fair share.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps which he intends to take on foot of the Climate Change Advisory Council-commissioned report from the OECD on reducing Ireland's transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54970/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: The OECD report on reducing Ireland's transport emissions talks about deep transformation that needs to be reflected in our spatial and transport planning, which we all know needs to be built around real investment in rail. Yet in the first major rail carriage investment under the Minister's tenure, Galway city has been ignored and Athlone, which is supposed to become a new city with three...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: The OECD report says that deep transformation in Ireland means promoting development within our cities. However, this is being ignored west of the Shannon in the expansion of our rail services by Irish Rail. While I welcome the additional morning service to Mayo, why was the Galway to Athlone rail line ignored? This is despite Galway city being choked with traffic and despite the outer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to increase passenger numbers on regional rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54972/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to enhance the level of cover provided by the Irish Coast Guard service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54974/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to provide park-and-ride facilities to reduce traffic congestion and emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54975/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (10 Nov 2022)

Denis Naughten: 54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the standard of urban cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54976/22]