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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (21 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have not met with insurance companies, insurance brokers or representative bodies in the insurance industry. I have checked with the Ministers of State in my Department and I am advised they have had no such meetings either. Details of events which I have officiated at are detailed in the following table. Minister Date Location Purpose ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Market (21 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 123 together. The share of the population with basic or above basic digital skills is tracked on an annual basis by EUROSTAT, and the results published in the European Commission's Digital Economy Society Index (DESI). On the basis of the latest available data, which is for 2017, and which features in the 2019 edition of the DESI, 48% of Ireland's...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Public consultation on the N2 is ongoing in Monaghan. I cannot give the Deputy the information he seeks but I will ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to revert to him on the issue of the Slane bypass. The Government is committed to upgrading the road. It is a critical piece of infrastructure, not just for me-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I do not have the information but I stated I would ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the Deputy with the information.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy is correct. Respite care is essential for those who provide care to loved ones and they need a well-earned break. On the issue in Cork, I will have to ask the Minister for Health to revert to the Deputy with specific details.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I will have the matter investigated as a matter of urgency with a view to having the deadline extended.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, brought a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday on forestry and licensing and he will update the House in due course.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising that and she makes a good point about young people who we want to come back here. I will raise the matter with the Minister for Education and Skills and get him to contact the Deputy directly.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank both Deputies for raising this matter. A lot of work has been done in the south east through the regional enterprise plan. All of the agencies are working closely together to promote that area as a place in which to invest and to do business. The Deputies will be pleased that there were two IDA Ireland announcements recently. Only last week, I was on a trade mission to South...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Fianna Dáil Deputies were also in attendance.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Minister for Justice and Equality was in the Chamber this morning for Question Time and is currently in committee answering more questions. I assure the Deputy that the Government has invested more than ever before in the Garda, with an unprecedented €1.882 billion allocated for 2020. There are more gardaí on the streets than at any time in the past.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There are more gardaí on the streets than ever before and more civilian staff than we have ever had. The Government is absolutely committed to providing the necessary resources to the Garda Síochána to enable it to carry out its job.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I agree that health promotion is critical. It was encouraging to hear this morning about the survey showing a reduction in the prevalence of smoking. Our aim is to have a tobacco-free Ireland and we will be unstinting in our efforts towards that end. I will bring to the Minister's attention the Welsh and Norwegian models to which the Deputy referred.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I agree that it is a good scheme. In my experience, I have never seen good schemes or projects that did not get funding. This one deserves to get funding. The roll-out of this initiative has involved a significant commitment from farmers and service providers. The Minister announced the extension of the social farming model contracts to the Leitrim Integrated Development Company, the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. The project is an important one and the Government is anxious that it proceed. The Government is fully committed to the National Maternity Hospital, which involves the development of a new maternity hospital on the campus of St. Vincent's University Hospital at Elm Park. The governance arrangements for the new hospital will be based on the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the confirmation by the SVHG board that any medical procedure that is in accordance with the laws of the State will be carried out at the new hospital. I understand that the Religious Sisters of Charity resigned from the board of the SVHG some time ago and are currently finalising the process of transferring their shareholding in SVHG to a new company, St. Vincent's Holdings CLG....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have not had a chance to speak to the Minister on this matter, but the intent has not changed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There will be no interference in the provision of medical care in the new hospital. I want to be very clear on that intent. Doctors will carry out their duties-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: -----and a full range of health services will be available without religious, ethnic or other distinction.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The other issue-----