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Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I am in the middle of speaking.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I think the Chairman made very clear that the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, is with the Taoiseach at present-----

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: -----and with all the leaders of Opposition parties and groups. He has been giving them a briefing on Covid-19 since about 3.30 p.m.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: As Deputy Donnelly knows, the Minister, Deputy Harris, was here. He was here when Deputy Donnelly spoke and he was here for every other speaker except for a few. I have taken notes of those concerns for him. He has taken detailed notes of all the Members' concerns and I am satisfied that he will get back to them with comprehensive responses on everything.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: It is a bit opportunistic, when the Minister is in a very important meeting-----

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: He will come back with answers to all the Members' concerns.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I can only go that far. With respect, I am not the Minister for Health and he cannot bilocate. Deputy Donnelly can appreciate that.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I will continue with the remainder of my submission, if it is all right with the Acting Chairman.

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I want to acknowledge the incredible response of the staff of our public service across Departments and agencies, particularly in the health sector, but also in social welfare and other sectors. These front-line staff have stayed in their posts and have gone above and beyond what we could reasonably expect of them in making sure our public services can function to the greatest extent...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Josepha Madigan: I appreciate the Acting Chairman's explanation. I thank the Deputies for their contributions. However, the Members here today who have insisted on this Dáil sitting have shown a complete disregard for our national fight to contain Covid-19. Shame on you. They have forced us to stray from home rather than stay at home, which is completely contrary to public health guidelines and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Josepha Madigan: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme had been received by my Department in respect of the bog plot referred to in the Deputy’s Question. With respect to 53 raised bog special area of conservation sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hedge Cutting Season (5 Mar 2020)

Josepha Madigan: The dates for the cutting of hedges are set down in primary legislation.  Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts Act prohibits the cutting of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August.I do not have the discretion to extend this period into March.  There is provision in the legislation for some restricted exemptions from the prohibition during the closed period -...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (5 Mar 2020)

Josepha Madigan: The site in question is a national monument in the day to day care and management of the Office of Public Works.  A reply has issued to the Deputy's letter about visitor access to site advising him to that effect and that his correspondence has been forwarded to OPW for direct response to him. I have asked officials to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Management (5 Mar 2020)

Josepha Madigan: At the request of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, my Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) completed and published detailed site-specific conservation objectives for the Gearagh SAC (000108) in September 2016. A management plan scoping exercise was undertaken by ESB International on behalf of the ESB (who are the main landowner) in 2016/2017....

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Josepha Madigan: A Cheann Comhairle, I take this opportunity to congratulate you also. I am delighted that you will be with us for the next number of years. I had the privilege of seconding the nomination of the Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, on 14 June 2017. At the time, I stated that he would do everything to make sure that he left this country in a better place for our children and for the many, not for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (18 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. I am advised that these staff were recruited both to fill new posts and to replace staff who left the Department on retirement, promotion, transfer or otherwise. Grade Number of staff new to the Department recruited in 2019 Assistant Secretary 1 Principal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland is responsible for the management, maintenance, development and restoration of 1,000 km of the inland navigable waterway system throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes, including the Lower Bann Navigation, the Erne System, the Shannon-Erne Waterway, the Shannon Navigation, the Grand Canal, the Royal Canal and the Barrow Navigation. Waterways Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (18 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) was developed under the UN Convention on Migratory Species. Ireland signed up to the Agreement in 2003. The agreement includes a commitment that “Parties shall endeavour to phase out the use of lead shot for hunting in wetlands as soon as possible in accordance with self-imposed and published...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (18 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The Percent for Art Scheme is a voluntary initiative, whereby Government Departments and public bodies may invest up to one percent of the total budget for capital investment projects in public art. The public art investment under the scheme is controlled by defining investment bands and by applying maximum amounts which may be invested. The funding for the scheme must be met from within...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Strategies (18 Dec 2019)

Josepha Madigan: The National Peatlands Strategy provides a long term framework within which all of the peatlands within the State can be managed responsibly in order to optimise their social, environmental and economic contribution to the well-being of this and future generations. The 10 year strategy sets out a cross-governmental approach to managing issues that relate to peatlands, including compliance...