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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Review of Relationships and Sexuality Education: Discussion (15 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for coming before us. They have given very informative presentations. My questions are along the lines of Deputy Martin's regarding the consistency across the country in our education system in respect of sex and relationship education and how best to do that. Ms Byrnes referred to outside facilitators, as did Ms Anna Keogh. Do they have any evidence as to how best...

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Taoiseach for coming before us. My question is related to the report of the Citizens' Assembly, How the State Can Make Ireland a Leader in Tackling Climate Change. I understand the Oireachtas will refer the report to a committee of both Houses. Is it the Taoiseach's intention to establish a special committee to look at the 13 recommendations made in the report?

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Matters of Public Policy: Discussion with Taoiseach (10 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Taoiseach for that response. My committee is wondering what his plans are. He is open with regard to how we deal with this. The report has not been formally referred to our committee I understand. The concern in our committee is how vast our remit is, with communications, climate action and environment, and we are very much willing to progress this and deal with the 13...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (10 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 23. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of the review of the conciliation and arbitration scheme; and when it will be completed. [20295/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (10 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: 34. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of issues concerning Defence Forces pay further to recent media reports regarding submissions to the Public Service Pay Commission. [20294/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I remind members to turn off their mobile phone. We have received no apologies. We will now invite our witnesses in. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the evidence they give to the committee. However, if they are directed by the Chairman to cease giving evidence in relation to a particular matter and they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Does Mr. O'Donoghue want to add anything?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will start with my question and then bring in Deputy Stanley. As Mr. Conway acknowledged, there are issues for customers with regard to the transparency of prices and being able to compare prices from different companies. Customers are asked to go online and if one does not have Internet access or is older and not comfortable using the Internet, serious issues arise as a result of that....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the officials for taking note of the questions. I will come back to them after Deputy Ryan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: There were many questions. The officials might want to split the questions between them in any order they wish. I do not mind whoever wants to start.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: When is the report due from the CCPC?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Charges: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will engage after that. I thank both of you for attending the meeting. We will publish the opening statement received from Mr. Conway on the committee's web page. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (8 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: We resume in public session to deal with scrutiny of EU legislative proposal COM(2018)144 for regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on persistent organic pollutants (recast). It is proposed that this proposal does not require further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. In respect of COM(2016)285, update on proposal for regulation on cross-border parcel delivery services,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Joint Committee on Education and Skills and Joint Committee on Health
Supports for People with Disabilities: Discussion (3 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their excellent presentations this morning. They outlined very well a lot of the challenges that need to be addressed. The Association for Higher Education Access and Disability has said there is a greater than 5% increase in the number of people with disabilities attending third level, which is very positive when one looks back to what it was 20 years ago....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Joint Committee on Education and Skills and Joint Committee on Health
Supports for People with Disabilities: Discussion (3 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their excellent presentations this morning. They outlined very well a lot of the challenges that need to be addressed. The Association for Higher Education Access and Disability has said there is a greater than 5% increase in the number of people with disabilities attending third level, which is very positive when one looks back to what it was 20 years ago....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Joint Meeting of the Joint Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Joint Committee on Education and Skills and Joint Committee on Health
Supports for People with Disabilities: Discussion (3 May 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their excellent presentations this morning. They outlined very well a lot of the challenges that need to be addressed. The Association for Higher Education Access and Disability has said there is a greater than 5% increase in the number of people with disabilities attending third level, which is very positive when one looks back to what it was 20 years ago....

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: I remind members and officials to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the broadcasting system. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. This meeting has been...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 15 and 17 to 22, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 16, 23 and 24 have been ruled of order as they have the potential to impose a charge on the Exchequer. In accordance, with Standing Order 179(2), they are out of order.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2018)

Hildegarde Naughton: The issues as opposed to the amendments may be discussed.