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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (31 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this PQ relates to operational matters it has been referred to the HSE for direct response

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (31 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 699 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible. This is composited with another PQ on the same topic.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (31 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 728 and 729 together. The free contraception scheme for women was launched in September 2022, initially for women aged 17-25 who are ordinarily resident in Ireland. The scheme has now been expanded to include 26-year-olds since January 1st, 2023, and will be expanded further, in September, to include women aged 30 and under. Funding through Budget 2023 was...

Appointment to Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(a) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, as amended, appoints Deputy Jennifer Whitmore to be an ordinary member of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in place of Deputy Seán Sherlock who has resigned his office in accordance with the aforementioned section 8.

Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (24 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)(b), a Special Committee on Assisted Dying is hereby established, with Orders of Reference as contained in the report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Orders of Reference for Special Committee on Assisted Dying", a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reProposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (without debate) - Motion rePresentation and Circulation of Further Revised Estimate 2023 [Vote 42] (without debate) - Motion...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (24 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The CSO publishes an annual estimate of the usually resident population, in its Population and Migration Estimates release. This release contains an age breakdown. The latest figures are for April 2022 and the following table shows the estimated population, from April 2016 to April 2022, in the 65+ age group and the total population. Estimated Population Classified by Sex and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (24 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Wednesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Select Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (without debate) - Statements on Climate Action Plan 2023 (not to exceed 145 minutes) -...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (18 Jan 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is proposed that notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 34(a) or in the ordinary routine of business as contained in Schedule 3 to Standing Orders, Leaders' Questions pursuant to Standing Order 36 shall be taken now, followed immediately by the Order of Business pursuant to Standing Order 35.

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...