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Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Bus Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh for raising this important topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. As the Deputy will be aware, while the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by the publicly-subvented bus and rail services funded through NTA's public service obligation, PSO, programme, the public transport system also includes...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Bus Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I raised this issue regarding the timeline with the Minister to try to get clarity for the Deputy. Licensed bus and coach operators are an integral part of the overall public transport system, especially in areas not covered by existing public service bus and rail services. While it is regrettable that a family-owned bus operator like Suirway, which has been providing services in the east...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Wind Energy Generation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. The Derrybrien wind farm was first referred by the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the EU in 2006, case C-215/06, and has been the subject of infringement proceedings, and the subject of a lump sum fine of €5 million and significant daily fines of...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Wind Energy Generation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The ESB is a commercial State company. It has accepted the decision of An Bord Pleanála and is in the process of preparing for the decommissioning and removal of the wind farm. As previously stated, the Government has explored all avenues and impacts in this regard and is satisfied that there is no legal basis for its continued operation. The Government is committed to pursuing the...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the seriousness of this issue and, as I said, DCC is actively engaged at a senior level with An Garda Síochána in the ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal dumping in this area. While enforcement action in this area is a matter for the local authorities, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications encourages a multifaceted approach to tackling the...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Tackling illegal dumping and other waste crime is a priority for the Minister and his Department, which continues to provide substantial support to local authorities dealing with challenging waste enforcement cases. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Health, I am pleased to address the House on the Bill, which is fundamentally about health practitioners, the individuals who work tirelessly to deliver the health and social care services on which we, as patients, rely. It is about ensuring we have a safe workforce, that patients are protected and that if a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising this issue. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, who is regrettably unavailable. I thank the Senator for giving me an opportunity to provide an update on the current status of the construction of a new school building for Curragh Community College and the provision of interim...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear Senator O'Loughlin's concerns, which I will be relaying to the Minister. I again thank the Senator for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to outline the Department of Education's proposals to address a permanent and interim solution for the accommodation needs of Curragh Community School. As I said, plans are well advanced to initiate the architectural planning process...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for giving me, on behalf of the Minister for Health, the opportunity to inform the House of the progress made to date regarding the provision of fertility-related treatment through the public health system. As the Senator will be aware, a commitment to introduce a model of care for infertility is in the programme for Government. The model of care was developed by...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I realise the importance of having these services in place. I will raise the Senator's concerns directly with the Minister. While it is not possible to give a definitive timeline for the passage of the AHR Bill through the Houses, this matter is a priority for the Government. Regarding current supports for those undertaking AHR treatment, a defined list of fertility medicines needed for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Conway for raising this really important matter which I am responding to on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. I assure the Senator that services to support those in need of care due to long Covid are being put in place and expanded. Anyone who is concerned about long Covid should engage with their GP in the first instance for advice and referral,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Again, I thank Senator Conway for raising this very important matter. We all know that long Covid can be a very disruptive and challenging illness. The most common symptoms, as the Senator outlined, are fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, anxiety, difficulties with memory and concentration and musculoskeletal pain.However, more than 50 different signs and symptoms have been identified. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Statistics and analysis of road fatalities in Ireland are in the public domain, and are published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Deputy can consult these reports here - Provisional reviews of fatal road collisions. (rsa.ie) - and here - www.rsa.ie/road-safety/statistics/road-collisions-annual-rep ort.The latter reports include county-by-county statistics. As it takes time for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet demand and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Due to the suspension...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: While I have no role in this process, I can advise the deputy that the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 (the Act of 2019) established the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA). The Act provides a wholly independent aircraft noise regulation process in accordance with EU Regulation 598/2014, ensuring that development at Dublin Airport is subject to assessment and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Shannon Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where appropriate, to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There have been discussions with Coast Guard officials and Donegal County Council regarding the opening of an access further down toward the slipway to mitigate this issue. This issue was once again raised at a recent meeting between Council officials and the Coast Guard who will continue to pursue this as a priority. Unfortunately, illegal parking is a problem for many Coast Guard Units...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard, a division within the Department of Transport, is designated responsibility under the National Search and Rescue Plan for coordination of maritime search and rescue, in addition to other roles in support of the Principal Response Agencies. Delivery of such services involves regular and ongoing liaison with other emergency services including the National Ambulance...