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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ms Ruddock made some very good points.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Microgeneration Support Scheme Bill 2017: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: On that note, we will all move to the Joint Committee on Climate Action within the next hour or so in order to follow up on these very issues. I thank all of our guests for coming before us. It is proposed that the committee publish the opening statements and submissions received on its website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is very pointed, but it is okay.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: In fairness, it is, but it does not matter. It is fine.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am glad that was said in public session, but it is fine.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree with Deputy Funchion. The Acting Chairman is taking the Chair and changing the rules.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I do not object to Deputy Byrne having the Chair, but rather to how he is conducting the meeting. That is all.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for his opening statement. Regarding DEIS schools, The Irish Timeshas an initiative No Child 2020. It looks at child welfare, educational disadvantage, children in schools and class divides. Will the Minister elaborate on the funding for DEIS schools and the criteria used in determining which schools are to become DEIS schools? I know that a number of schools across...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (21 Feb 2019)

Hildegarde Naughton: 37. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status of progress for Galway as EU Capital of Culture in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8537/19]

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: This afternoon's session is a briefing on the provisions of the general scheme of the miscellaneous provisions (withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019. I welcome the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Richard Bruton, who will brief the committee on the provisions of the Brexit Bill insofar as they relate to the...

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...