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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: There is no issue with Government in terms of resourcing. The Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, was quite clear at the outset-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: He was quite clear at the outset of his tenure to ensure that local authorities drew down all of their moneys for Traveller accommodation. The Deputy may recall, historically, there had been an underspend in many local authorities. All local authorities, under the Traveller accommodation programme, need to draw down their moneys and spend their allocations. Many Travellers, particularly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It is under the pilot scheme, I understand.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I will relay that back to the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: We can get those figures for the Deputies.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I am afraid my closing response will not give the Deputy any additional assurance. I will certainly take his concerns back to the Minister for Health. The response states that an additional consultant ophthalmic surgeon post will be required to further expand the service and that approval for the post is being examined in the context of funding made available for the HSE in 2023. That is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I appreciate that. We will certainly get the Deputy a response on that. I have figures here that I will pass on to him about the waiting lists for ophthalmology services, some of which are positive. Waiting lists have decreased in some areas. I will take the Deputy's concerns back to the Minister directly and get a response for him.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I am versatile if nothing else.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health. The demand for ophthalmic services has grown in the region in question over the past number of years. This is due both to the development of new treatments and the ageing population profile. Recent reports predict that this demand will continue to increase in the coming years. In line...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Before I reflect on the contributions of Deputies, I give my commitment to Deputy Lowry that if he passes on the details, I will do all I can. It is a heartbreaking story and my thoughts are with that young boy's family and with him. It is a traumatic time. For end-of-life care, it is critical there is coverage throughout the country. The manner in which the family’s wishes are...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I apologise. It is an issue of availability on the Front Bench.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: No.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: They are not available.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I appreciate that.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: Of course there is.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: It is a busy time towards the end of the year.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I thank the Senator. I agree with everything he said with regard to the modal shift. Trying to move people out of private cars and onto public transport is a critically important policy from a climate perspective but also from a development and balanced regional development perspective. As the Senator may be aware, the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rail Network (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I agree wholeheartedly with the Senator in terms of the aspiration. A step-and-stage process has to be adhered to regardless of whether it is pre or post Covid. Certainly, there has been a sea change. The reduction in fares by 20%, and 50% for young people, has encouraged and put far more people back on to our public transport network. It is critically important that we as a Government...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: I welcome the young people to the Gallery. It is great to have them here. I probably saw them in the Dáil earlier. I am sure they are all looking forward to Santa. The countdown is well and truly on. In line with the commitment in the programme for Government to prioritise equine welfare through a robust traceability system, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine carried out...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (1 Dec 2022)

Malcolm Noonan: The Senator has summed it up very well. I will pass on that information. I agree with him that the Minister has provided an excellent piece of additional information. It shows that the Department is dealing with the matter very well. It is an important area. As the Senator said, this is an important industry in Ireland, not just in my county but across the country. It is worth...