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Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: We now move to programme E, inland fisheries, on page 18 of the briefing document. I ask the Minister of State to make a brief opening statement.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State. We will start with subhead E3, inland fisheries, on pages 19 and 20 of the briefing document. The subhead comprises 5% of the Vote's adjusted gross allocation.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: As there are no further questions on subheads in programme E, we will proceed to discuss programme F, environment and waste management. I invite the Minister to make a brief opening statement.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: We will start with subhead F6, landfill remediation, which comprises 2% of the Vote's adjusted gross allocation.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: If Deputies do not have further questions on programme F, we will proceed to programme G, appropriations-in-aid.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Deputy, the next section is the Environment Fund.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Perhaps the Minister will bank the next question.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: As there are no further questions on programme G we will proceed to the Environment Fund. Deputy Stanley asked his questions on that. I invite the Minister to make an opening comment.

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (Revised) (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: Thank you. There are no other questions on the Environment Fund. It is proposed that the briefing documents for the committee relating to these Estimates and previous Estimates be published on the committee's website. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and the officials for attending this constructive meeting. Given the ongoing engagement on the...

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Message to Dáil (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment has considered the Revised Estimates for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (11 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 593. To ask the Minister for Health when it is planned to publish the interdepartmental working group report on the fair deal scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18100/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (6 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 232. To ask the Minister for Health when the provision of services and supports to persons (details supplied) in need of home care services who meet the criteria for the home help and home care package but who have been placed on a waitlist for the service due to lack of resources will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17197/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (6 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 233. To ask the Minister for Health when the provision of occupational therapy services to a person (details supplied) in need of bath aid assessment whereby referral cannot currently be acted upon due to demand on the service will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17198/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (4 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 154. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will make commencement orders for the remaining sections that fall under her remit of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16692/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commencement of Legislation (4 Apr 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 565. To ask the Minister for Health when he will make commencement orders in respect of the remaining sections that fall under his remit of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16693/17]

Other Questions: Departmental Agencies Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding which is allocated annually by Fáilte Ireland to St. Patrick's Day parades; the parades to which it is allocated; the basis on which that allocation is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14009/17]

Other Questions: Departmental Agencies Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for attending the House. I wish to ask about the amount of funding which is allocated annually by Fáilte Ireland to St. Patrick's Day parades and festivals. We all know the value of our national day to tourism, so I would like to know what St. Patrick's Day parades and festivals are funded by Fáilte Ireland and the basis on which that allocation is made.

Other Questions: Departmental Agencies Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State for his response which confirmed that Dublin is the only St. Patrick's Day festival funded by Fáilte Ireland. We are all aware of the benefits that the capital city gains from this funding. Earlier this week, I noted an article in The Irish Timesby the chairman of the Grow Dublin Tourism Advisory Board, which indicated that the Dublin festival is worth...

Other Questions: Departmental Agencies Funding (22 Mar 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister of State for his welcome comments on opening up funding for other areas of the country. I take his point that an economic return for funding these festivals is important. With so many tourists travelling around the country, however, it is also important to showcase all of our regions. I look forward to getting the results of that review.

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Health Service Reform: Minister for Health (22 Mar 2017)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his comprehensive presentation. I note his comments on the importance of listening to the voice of the clinician, particularly the clinical director, and the importance of empowering that voice. Will he expand on that? The 2008 consultants' contract includes a reference to giving the clinical director executive powers, authority and accountability...