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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: 2020 Climate and Energy Package: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will bring in Mr. P.J. McCarthy from the Renewable Gas Forum Ireland, RGFI, and then Mr. Bill Sadlier and Mr. James Cogan. I ask them to be brief as we are under time constraints.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: 2020 Climate and Energy Package: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Mr. O'Sullivan wish to briefly come in? If he has a long contribution, I ask that he submit a written submission instead because we must conclude the meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: 2020 Climate and Energy Package: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: On behalf of the committee, we extend our condolences to his family and thank him for his work. I thank the witnesses for coming before us this afternoon. We will publish the opening statements on our website. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the statements. Project Ireland 2040 is the result of significant consultation both with parties in the House and throughout the country. Given the failure of Fianna Fáil's national spatial strategy, NSS, it is remarkable to hear many of its members criticising this plan. Not one of the 22 fastest growing towns in the State between 2002 and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Public Bodies (21 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Vice Chairman for allowing me to come in on this question. I do not want to repeat any of Senator O'Mahony's questions. I thank the witnesses. I can see them all bringing significant experience to their roles. I shall direct my questions to Mr. O'Gorman. Mr. O'Gorman is bringing a lot of previous experience to the role as president of Galway Chamber and in outlining an...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Data (20 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 68. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the level of uptake on the new option to receive the fuel allowance in two lump sums, which was announced in 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8399/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Paternity Leave Data (20 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 96. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the uptake of paid paternity leave since it was announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8400/18]

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way marketing campaign with specific reference to the aim of highlighting ease of direct access from six British gateway cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7521/18]

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Minister will appreciate that the broadening of access to and the success of the Wild Atlantic Way is of vital importance to the west of Ireland and in that regard I ask him to give details on the Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way marketing campaign.

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply and for visiting the Connemara greenway, which, he will agree, is a fantastic amenity. It is important that we continue to review these marketing campaigns to ensure we maximise the potential of our amenities along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Business of Committee (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: As we have a quorum we will go into private session.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to draw attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if directed by the Chairman to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to so do, they are entitled thereafter only to a qualified privilege in respect of their evidence....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, Mr. Neary might continue to address the remaining specific questions from the last meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Do some members want to intervene? I will leave it open to them to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy Buckley has also indicated. Deputy Ryan can proceed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Thank you, Mr. Ó hÓbáin. I call Mr. Patrick Neary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mr. Neary mentioned someone who is living beside the cabinet but is not connected to the exchange and the difficulties they are experiencing because of that. As public representatives, we are all contacted quite regularly by members of the public who have this issue. What are the solutions? Can Mr. Neary expand on that? People are experiencing this at present and it is a huge issue right...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is a huge issue, and many Deputies and Senators are in contact about it. Perhaps it is something that we as a committee will follow up on in the future.