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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have a question about tracking public perception of our public service broadcasters. The 2014 review proposed an annual survey. What is the current status of that? This ties in with the comments of Deputies Lawless and Ryan about consultation with stakeholders. When we examine funding of public service broadcasters, we need to consult the citizens who watch their output about whether...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: What about the data protection issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for attending the meeting. It was a worthwhile conversation and we look forward to working with them over the weeks and months ahead. Is it agreed that the committee will publish the submissions received today and the letter from the Minister? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: 296. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in sanctioning staff for the new 75 bed ward block at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33306/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable Donations Administration (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: 333. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the HSE received a donation of €300,000 intended for use by a children's cancer charity (details supplied) in 2009 but only ever provided €50,000 of the money to the intended beneficiary; if the rest of the funds will now be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33458/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (8 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: 334. To ask the Minister for Health the details of proposals for the development of a new day surgery and additional theatres at Merlin Park hospital contained in the capital plan, including the scale, purpose and proposed cost of the development, in addition to a timeline within which it is expected to be completed [33459/16]

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to share time with the Ministers of State, Deputies Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Regina Doherty.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome this legislation. Given that over 80% of teenagers have a social networking profile, the law needs to adapt to protect children from abuse. Over recent years, the Internet has become a significant player in the possible exposure of children to such abuse. There are now many ways to contact children for purposes of grooming. Many children are exposed to inappropriate material...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Representatives of Health Sector Workforce (26 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their submission. In it, they make reference to staffing levels, which have decreased by 12.9% since 2007, and the number of acute hospital beds, which has fallen by 13%. Hospitals operate at an average of 92.6% capacity, which is well above the 85% capacity rate. Do the witnesses agree with hospital consultants on the need for more beds in acute hospitals? The...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Representatives of Health Sector Workforce (26 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the witnesses for their detailed submission and presentation. They indicated that a move to a new model would have to include a review of our bed capacity, particularly in the hospital setting, to address the severe overcrowding and the numbers. I put this question to the previous witnesses. I believe a bed review would have to be conducted independent of the Government and the...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Representatives of Health Sector Workforce (26 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: Perhaps the witnesses would address my question on additional bed capacity and the independent review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: As we have a quorum of four members, I call the meeting to order. I remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode as they interfere with the sound system, make it difficult for the parliamentary reporters to report the proceedings and affect television coverage and web streaming. Apologies have been received from Senator O'Reilly and Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Dr. Ryan. I call our third witness, Mr. Joseph Curtin from the International Institute of International and European Affairs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all the witnesses for their contributions. I have two questions before I hand over to members. Can the officials from the Department comment on why Ireland has been granted such a significant allowance of 4% for the transfer of credits from the emissions trading system sector to the non-emissions trading sector? I understand Luxembourg is the only other country in this category. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will revert to the witnesses after Deputy Dooley has asked his questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy Stanley asked a question on peatlands.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: I referred to the fact that certain groups contest the assumption that our projected in emissions from livestock may be offset by afforestation. According to these groups, there is no scientific basis for such an approach. I ask the witnesses to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy Stanley asked a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (25 Oct 2016)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mr. Curtin wanted to address a number of the questions.