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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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 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 in the Cavan area 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July, Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive may drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. The Regulation applies to driver documents held by Ukrainians admitted to the EU under the Temporary Protection Directive and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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 On the generality of the Deputy's question, I note that it is a criminal offence to provide false,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the transposition of EU Directive 2017 of 159 the existing regulations for working time on board fishing vessel SI 709 of 2003 has been revoked and replaced with a comprehensive suite of three new regulations for the full spectrum of employment arrangements and for flag state and port state control of fishing vessels in Irish port. This new set of regulations consists of regulations...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Report referred to by the Deputy relates to the optimal structure for marine accident investigation in Ireland. It is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General on certain aspects therein. Once this engagement has concluded and based on their legal advice, I will look to publish the report as appropriate. For the Deputy's information, on the issue of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 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 in Cork and Waterford is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this 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.