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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank the witnesses for their evidence and their positive and constructive contribution to this engagement. I propose that the committee go into private session to consider other business.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (20 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 476. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child (details supplied); will receive an appointment for assessment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7482/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 523. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the future location of the main laboratory for genetic testing in Ireland which is currently housed at CHI Crumlin; the reason this is not being accommodated in the new Children's Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7426/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Qualifications (20 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 627. To ask the Minister for Health in light of the large-scale qualifications fraud currently under investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK, if he is satisfied that no similar concern arises with nursing staff registered here in Ireland or on foot of their UK registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8039/24]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Library Services (20 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 656. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of number of times the energy kits have been taken out on loan in each library in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7869/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (15 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 323. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on implementation of each of the recommendations of the Sláintecare report of the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7170/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Last week, I attended the launch of the I Am Number 17 campaign, a determined initiative by 17 change-makers who shared their stories thereby shedding light on the realities faced by patients with rare diseases in Ireland. They are committed to enhancing our understanding of rare diseases and demonstrating that such conditions are more common than any of us believe. Rare diseases include...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Last year, the Minister for Health allocated €2.7 million to kickstart the national strategy for genomics and genetic medicine, aiming to bolster our health services capacity in genomics. However, progress has been stymied by recruitment shortfalls. At the last count, only ten of the 18 roles have been recruited under last year's application. The eight outstanding roles will not be...

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Every week we hear the disheartening news of local, long-established businesses closing their doors for good. This loss is not just a blow to our economy, but to the fabric of our communities in urban and rural areas. Our businesses are the lifeblood of local communities, and the heart of these communities. It seems the Government has yet to grasp the full extent of the crisis engulfing...

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Sorry, but this is repeatedly happening in the House. Under Standing Orders, the party that moves the Private Members' motion has the last ten minutes of the debate. That is sacrosanct and is protected. We have ten minutes, whatever way the time is divided up. That is what is in the Standing Orders.

Business Costs for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: I have already provided advice, both privately and publicly, on a number of occasions.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 278. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an ACRES payment (details supplied) will be made; the reason for the delay in issuing such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7019/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Members who are participating remotely are required to do so from within the Leinster House precincts only. I welcome the witnesses. They are protected by absolute privilege in respect of the presentation they make to the committee. This means they have an absolute defence against any defamation action for anything they say at this meeting. However, they are expected not to abuse this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: The energy kits have been in libraries for nearly seven years. What has been the uptake?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: The next member who had indicated a wish to speak was Senator Paddy Burke but he seems to have taken his hand down as he must leave. The next speaker is Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Mr. Deegan might furnish the committee with a copy of that assessment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: Very briefly, because we have a lot of members wishing to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: I have seven people indicating, so I am going to ask people to try to keep their questions tight and then I will refer back to the officials because if we go over and back, we will not get through this. Senator Burke is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: This question relates to microgeneration using wind. Which of our witnesses would like to take that question? I call Ms Corcoran, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: I agree with Deputy Collins on the second point and this is coming from a former Minister for energy. I have a smart meter also and you would need to have a degree to work it out. We might ask Ms Corcoran to respond to those questions, first of all.