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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: The EU green deal cannot become the yellow deal for rural Ireland, with farms overgrown with ragwort, gorse or fir bushes. This is now a possibility because EU climate policy does not reflect scientific evidence. We must dramatically reduce CO2but we need a different approach from the CO2equivalent concept, particularly for methane from cattle. I ask that Ireland urgently take the lead at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Turf Cutting (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: While I accept significant efforts have been made to protect bogs, with all due respect, the reality is that little effort has been made to date in actually relocating turf cutters. This is the first test of the just transition programme. At the formation of the Government in May 2016, 68 turf cutters were being accommodated with alternative sites. To date, 72 have been relocated. That is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Turf Cutting (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: Up to 61 families, 8% of the total, who expressed an interest in relocation have thrown in the towel as they have been waiting a long time. That is because of the failure to deliver on relocation alternatives for people. The result for those people is that they are now being penalised by the State. The State has failed to provide an alternative site. Now, it deducts from their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Raised Bog Management Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 14. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the rehabilitation of bogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51118/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Raised Bog Management Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: The Minister visited the midlands recently with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton. One of the issues raised directly with her by union representatives, as well as by myself, Deputy Eugene Murphy and others, was the need to ensure local staff will be involved in any work on the rehabilitation of bogs. Will the Minister update me on what progress...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Raised Bog Management Plan (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: The announcement made regarding the closure of the two peat-fired power stations in the midlands is the equivalent of Google shutting up shop in Dublin. That shows the scale of the impact on the economy locally. We need assurance that we can create jobs locally in bog rehabilitation. I need an assurance from the Government that this will be made a priority and we will not see these jobs...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Turf Cutting (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 12. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of the relocation of turf cutters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51119/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Turf Cutting (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: I know this is an issue close to the Acting Chairman's heart. In 1996, the then Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Michael D. Higgins, signed into law the designation of bogs which led to the ban on turf cutting. Some 23 years later, only 9% of those who sought to be relocated have been relocated. A massive 70% of those turf cutters who sought relocation are still without any...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 110. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 will be amended to increase the Circuit Court jurisdiction in actions in contract and tort beyond the threshold of €75,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52282/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 315. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Westmeath County Council will be supported in its plan to progress the N55 Athlone to Ballymahon realignment project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52433/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (11 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 51. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the steps he is taking to encourage the use of vacant housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51107/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (11 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 77. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the taking in charge of housing estates process will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51117/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (11 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 181. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51917/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (11 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: 222. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be called for a procedure; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51977/19]

Rent Freeze (Fair Rent) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: One of the biggest problems I have come across is the lack of any security in rental agreements. When a family gets notice to leave, the crisis really hits because no alternative homes are available. That is why these families end up in some circumstances in homeless accommodation. We need to rethink the way we do things when it comes to our housing crisis. That is why I support the...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: The Minister has me put on the back foot in that he has accepted the suggestion I put to him recently on the fees for minor injury units and urgent care centres. I welcome that most positive development, which shows the direction we should be taking in terms of accessing healthcare. I was in this House when the whole issue of community rating was crumbling around us and we were obliged to...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: In light of the Minister's response and in light of his response on the minor injuries units, I will accept his proposal. I do not know who will be sitting in the Minister's seat this time next year.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: I do not know who will be sitting in my seat this time next year. If the people of Roscommon-Galway decide to send me back in here, I will be putting this amendment down again if the issue is not addressed. I will not be as generous on that occasion. While things in this House change and Ministers and Deputies change, if I am lucky enough to be here this time next year, I will be putting...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Minister.

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2019: Report and Final Stages (10 Dec 2019)

Denis Naughten: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, after line 28, to insert the following: “(b) Schedule 3 to the Principal Act, shall not apply to policies that fail to provide cover for day case and inpatient care in model 2 hospitals.”. The amendment arose out of discussions on Committee Stage. This is an issue regarding model 2 hospitals, including those in Roscommon, Nenagh, Ennis...