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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister. I welcome the fact this task force is being re-established. I am deeply disappointed it did not sit for the two years since the signing of the national broadband plan contract. In that time we have seen ongoing delays in engaging with local authorities, CIÉ and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII. These are all problems the contractor has had with getting...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Telecommunications Infrastructure (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: When it was formed, the Government made it quite clear that one of its priorities was to fast-track the national broadband plan. Surely, one of the first things that should have been done was to re-establish the task force rather than considering it 18 months down the road. I have a suggestion for the Minister for inclusion on the work programme. As she knows, as National Broadband...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. In this House on 9 November, the Taoiseach suggested, in response to comments from Deputy Tóibín about the reconfiguration of Navan hospital, that the Deputy should visit Roscommon University Hospital to see the expansion in the range of services there. I noticed that the Taoiseach said that when I was not present. He might...

Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: The Ombudsman for Children is an expert as well.

Order of Business (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: We have had clarification overnight from the Department of Education on the wearing of face masks in schools. Earlier today, the Taoiseach said the Minister for Education would be guided by expert advice. As the Taoiseach knows, the Ombudsman for Children, this day last week, made a strong recommendation that face masks in schools should be reviewed on a fortnightly basis. Will the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will reappoint the just transition commissioner on an interim basis pending the establishment of the office on a statutory basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60317/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 317. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 4 July 2018, if she will ensure that medical training is provided to schools with a pupil with a prescribed adrenaline autoinjector to ensure that they are in a position to properly manage anaphylaxis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60070/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Research and Training (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 546. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 224 of 24 October 2018, if he will ensure that medical training is provided by the HSE to schools with a pupil with a prescribed adrenaline autoinjector to ensure they are in a position to properly manage anaphylaxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60069/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 580. To ask the Minister for Health when he will publish the terms of reference of the review to be established by the end of the month under Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; if he will seek the opinion of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health on draft terms of reference; the timeline for the completion of the review; the membership of the review group; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Reports (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 663. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the final report of the wool feasibility study will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60108/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Vacant Properties (7 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: 706. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her plans to put measures in place to support the refurbishment of vacant property in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60472/21]

Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I warmly welcome the announcement made by the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, on undocumented workers. This is a significant announcement. Many of us in this House over a long period have looked for these changes that have been announced today. It concerns people who have been sadly living in the shadows in this country and I welcome the measure because it is a positive step for...

Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: The Deputy is making progress.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I remind members that due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, they are requested to participate remotely and must do so from within precincts of Leinster House. This meeting has been convened to consider the Supplementary Estimate for Vote 37 - Social Protection, which was referred to the committee by Dáil Éireann. I welcome the Minister for Social Protection and her officials to...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: Deputy Carey is next.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister. The next member is Deputy Kerrane.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: That is grand.

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister for the changes she has made to the carer's allowance and, in particular, the reforms in the CE schemes. The committee has directly raised these issues with her. There are a significant number of vacancies, up to 2,000, on the schemes. It is important we try to get the participation rates up. A small bit of flexibility will make a big...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 37 - Social Protection (Supplementary) (1 Dec 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister for her time today. There is one final point I wish to make. Today, the EWSS is being reduced. All this week, Ministers and the health advisers to the Government have been publicly discouraging people from engaging with some of these businesses. There is a contradiction there that needs to be acknowledged. We need to look carefully at ensuring that we can try to keep...