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Topical Issue Debate: Medical Card Applications (2 Oct 2013)

Gerald Nash: I appreciate the time the Minister has taken to address this issue in the Chamber. I am familiar, as every Member and public representative is, with the processes involved in appealing a medical card decision. A situation I encountered recently with a constituent has shone a light on some of the inadequacies of this process. The Department of Social Protection deals efficiently with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Gerald Nash: I have a couple of questions for the witnesses from the Housing Finance Agency and, in particular, Dr. Norris. Dr. Norris mentioned in his opening remarks that when compared to the UK and European experience, of which I have some experience, housing finance to the approved housing bodies, AHBs, from commercial lenders is very low. I have detected in recent times that some of the approved...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Management and Operation of Housing Associations: Discussion (1 Oct 2013)

Gerald Nash: Thank you.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (18 Sep 2013)

Gerald Nash: 991. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to maintain the existing Garda Siochana panel in place since 2008 for the purposes of future Garda recruitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36824/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (18 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I welcome the Minister of State's response and the commitment she has shown to this issue. I too am committed to this issue and I intend to remain in contact with the Minister, Department and Health Service Executive to try to convince decision makers of the necessity to provide dedicated ward space and services for young people with inflammatory bowel disease. This condition is becoming...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (18 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: The Minister of State may be aware that inflammatory bowel disease affects 15,000 to 20,000 people in this country. I am one of those people. Dr. Seamus Hussey, who is a specialist paediatric gastroenterologist based in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, has stated that there are approximately 80 to 90 new diagnoses of children with IBD, including Crohn's disease and colitis, at that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Residency Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 110. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will establish with the Revenue Commissioners the number of high-net-worth persons who meet the domicile levy criteria with whom it has been in contact this year in order to ascertain the reason they have failed to pay the levy in 2013; the number of persons who are considered to be non-resident for tax purposes; the total tax take available to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (18 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 282. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on progress on the production and implementation of the cross-departmental plan for the green economy under the Action Plan for Jobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35964/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: 498. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider the introduction of a system of collateral benefit reimbursement; if she will provide details on the total savings envisaged in her Department if such a measure was introduced in 2014; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34334/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I thank Dr. Motherway, Mr. Matthew Kennedy and Mr. James Scheer for their contribution, which was very helpful. That concludes this section of our discussion. In accordance with Standing Orders and in the absence of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman, I ask Deputy Catherine Murphy to take the Chair. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I welcome the fourth set of delegates to address the joint committee today. From the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, SEAI, I welcome Dr. Brian Motherway, chief executive officer, Mr. Matthew Kennedy and Mr. James Scheer. Witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by it to cease giving evidence and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: That would be very useful. I thank Professor Convery and Mr. Cormac O'Sullivan. That concludes this section of our hearings. I thank the delegation for their enlightening contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: There was substantial coverage of the committee's proceedings on Monday on that evening's "Nine News" on RTE by Mr. Will Goodbody, RTE's science and technology correspondent, as well as a substantial article by Mr. Harry Magee in The Irish Times last Saturday. I hope I am not leaving anyone out, but there has been an interest in our hearings. In general, we have noticed - even in our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: Legislators, NGOs, academics, experts and all other stakeholders in Ireland must take the lead. I invite Senator Cáit Keane to ask her questions. Approximately six minutes remain for questions and responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: The committee also covers Gaeltacht matters, although not necessarily in this particular model.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I take the opportunity to welcome the third set of delegates this morning: Professor Frank Convery, chairman of the Earth Institute at UCD and chairman of PublicPolicy.ie; and Mr. Cormac O'Sullivan, head of research at PublicPolicy.ie. Before we begin, witnesses should note that they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence. However, if they are directed by the joint...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: I am not suggesting there is necessarily a move within the NGO sector for that to take place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: There are a number of perspectives on the expert advisory body. A common appeal is the appeal for independence and autonomy, which I completely understand. The delegation said the Government should appoint the members of the expert advisory body in advance of the enactment of the Bill. I am confused as to how that would help in one way or another. Could the witnesses elaborate on how this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: In 2011 and 2012 there was a great deal of discussion about Ireland's potential to create green finance jobs. I recall a figure of 7,000 jobs being mentioned in this regard by the previous Government. Are we on target to reach our potential in this regard? What kind of green financial services products might we develop in this country which is a financial services hub and possesses the...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2013)

Gerald Nash: What do you know about employment law?