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Commission for Future Generations Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...forward the Bill. I welcome the principle behind what it is the Deputy is trying to do here. I am not sure if it is the exactly correct mechanism but it is important that we here in this Parliament and globally look to the future and look at the impact of the decisions we make today not just over our term in politics but the impact it has for future generations. The single biggest...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...in Knockcroghery. I was saying to their classmates from fifth class just a few minutes ago that I was coming into the House to talk about the pension contributions that will directly impact each and every one of the students here today. I know it is going to be a long time before they reach 66, but the decisions we are making in Dáil Éireann today will have a direct impact on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...to the committee. This means they have an absolute defence against any defamation action in respect of anything they say at the meeting. However, they are expected not to abuse this privilege and it is my duty as Cathaoirleach to ensure this privilege is not abused. Therefore, if their statements are potentially defamatory in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Skelly and Ms Cox for their evidence. I invite Mr. Musgrave to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: I thank Ms Bailey. I now invite members to raise questions regarding the submissions, both oral and written, we have received. I remind members participating remotely to use the raise hand function if they wish to contribute.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...account, rather than €375 million. I want to flag with all of the witnesses who have given evidence here but particularly the two who are not directly representing the carers here. Family Carers Ireland, FCI, has been prolific in making submissions on our pre-budget consideration. The committee is making a pre-budget submission again this year. We would welcome hearing from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: We will resume. The committee is considering the impact of means testing on disability allowance, disablement pension and other social welfare schemes with the Disability Federation of Ireland, DFI, and associated organisations. The committee is interested in hearing about the impact of the means test on these organisations and the people for whom they advocate along with recommendations...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Carer’s Allowance and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (29 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...have come up very early on in that review. That system should not have failed Mr. Hannafin. The point he made regarding the complexity of the system, the ambiguity of the information provided, and the provision of a helpline, is something we could look at in the context of our performance reporting engagement with the Department. I particularly thank him for his evidence. The issue...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 367. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) was not included in the Shannon Callows scheme even though they are within the Shannon SPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23944/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) was not included in the Shannon Callows scheme even though they are within the Shannon SPA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23215/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 163. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in resolving the imminent threat of flooding of homes at Ballagh, County Roscommon, within the next 12 months based on GSI modelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22229/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students offered a new ASD primary school place in south Roscommon for September 2024; the number of new places available for September 2024; the schools with availability; the number of places available; the specific steps she is taking to address the annual difficulty in sourcing primary school ASD places in south Roscommon;...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will bring forward the payment date for the ANC scheme in light of the huge cash flow challenges faced by farmers due to adverse weather conditions over the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22228/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 242. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans to review the rates paid to providers under the ECCE scheme in light of the significant increase in operational costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22227/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...the existing DEXA scanner at Portiuncula University Hospital will be replaced; the number of patients who have had their appointment transferred to another hospital; the interim measures in place and the expected timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22260/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ..., will be filled; if the post has been advertised; the period of time this position is vacant; the number of patients on the caseload of the previous nurse prior to the post being vacated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22261/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (16 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: .... To ask the Minister for Health the plans to either relocate or refurbish the existing ambulance station in Roscommon town; if he is aware of the poor structural condition of the existing station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22262/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 105. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline the implications at household level as a result of the extension of the ETS to cover domestic heating; the projected additional costs to householders with a threshold set at €45/tonne; if this is on top of existing domestic carbon tax commitments; if not, its implication for the carbon fund;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (14 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: 106. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will outline the implications at the fuel pumps as a result of the extension of the ETS to cover transport emissions; the projected additional costs road users with a threshold set at €45/tonne; if this is on top of existing domestic carbon tax commitments; if not, its implication for the carbon fund; and...