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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (19 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Senator O'Reilly wanted to raise a particular issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (19 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: In case the Senator is not aware, there is a vote in the Seanad. If he needs to leave, he will find the Minister's response in the Official Report.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (19 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister and his officials for appearing before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for appearing before the committee. Am I correct in saying current students who will continue on the Erasmus+ programme after 29 March should not have concerns? Has there been an analysis of the number of students in the North who are travelling to the South? If the number is dropping, has there been any consideration of the reasons for it,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Statement of Strategy 2019-2021: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for outlining the strategy. It is welcome that he has come before the committee to get our views on this wide-ranging area. I have some questions about the pilot project to teach politics and society. I understand it is going very well and has been very successful. The Minister mentioned the importance of critical thinking and ensuring the education system instils...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (23 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: 39. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the allocation made to date in respect of the rural regeneration and development fund; when he plans to make a decision on the remaining applications submitted; when he plans to invite applications for funding purposes in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (23 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: 29. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the progress to date on the review of the CLÁR areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2988/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Business of Joint Committee (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I ask those present to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: From Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI, I welcome Dr. Ciaran Byrne, chief executive officer, and Ms Suzanne Campion, head of business development. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to this committee. If they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I represent the constituency of Galway West. As Dr. Byrne will know, the western lakes are highly regarded and considered some of the most unique natural assets in Ireland and Europe insofar as salmonoid rivers and lakes are concerned. There have been a number of public meetings with anglers across the constituency. They come not just from the west but from all over Ireland. Their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: That issue has come up with anglers. They are now dealing with hydrology reports or Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, reports that no voluntary organisation or group would be able to manage. I take that point. We all need to ensure that we have standards and we are protecting the environment, but their point is that they did this very well in the past. They see a deterioration in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: In the context of my previous questions and linking them with the marketing and promotion of this fantastic asset, I return to the concerns of the angling community about the concentration of funding on the capital projects, which are welcome. Ms Campion mentioned access, car parks, etc., but is the board of IFI carrying out a review of the impact of the NSAD and how it is helping - or not -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: When Ms Campion refers to stakeholders, does she mean anglers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Are they mainly capital projects as Ms Campion outlined to Deputy Stanley? While capital projects are welcome, the concern is about the deterioration of the habitat and the work on enhancement of streams.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: What percentage of projects are enhancement works?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Perhaps Inland Fisheries Ireland will engage with the anglers who want to do this work. I am hearing that the issue is one of engagement. Many anglers, although not all, want to do this work and did it in the past. For example, the Corrib Fisheries Association in Galway did a large amount of this work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is about finding ways to resolve the issues, because it is very contentious. Is the board of Inland Fisheries Ireland looking at this issue? Has it published anything or responded on this? What is the board's view on the NSAD and how it is working? Is there a member of the board present?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Inland Fisheries Ireland: Discussion (22 Jan 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I think we have asked all of our questions for today. We look forward to engaging with Inland Fisheries Ireland again in the future. Is it agreed that in advance of our next meeting on 19 February next, all opening statements will be published on our website? Agreed.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the Minister of State's response. Government could do more. I welcome the initiatives that are taken to encourage citizens. There is a great awareness out there among citizens but we could encourage citizens and retailers to put a more serious effort into tackling this issue. I agree that education is the way to go. Education played a key role in the Reduce, Reuse and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Food Waste (18 Dec 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the steps which can be taken to reduce food waste, particularly in supermarkets. [53196/18]