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

Denis Naughten: .... The single biggest criticism I have about the political system is that we work on five-year cycles. It is all about the impact one can have over a five-year period rather than looking at the long-term implications of a decision and taking decisions in the long-term strategic interest of a country. I am not sure about the actual mechanism Deputy Ó Cathasaigh is proposing for...

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

Denis Naughten: ...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 whether these students are going to be able to get a pension when they...

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: ...in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable, or...

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: ...in this situation are usually women. Supporting them to return to education, training or employment has a significant intergenerational aspect. Not just from an economic or a social point of view but in the long-term interest of the State, it is important that we address some of these anomalies. If witnesses want to come back to us specifically in relation to some of these anomalies...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: The poll results also raise another issue of concern. It indicates that those aged between 55 and 64 are twice as likely as any other age group to state they have been managing the symptoms of long Covid for more than two years. This needs to be investigated further. Despite requests for patient involvement and feedback to the existing clinics, this has not happened. The latter has...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: That is not the position with long Covid, which is more challenging for younger people.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: Long Covid is the title given to a range of illnesses that have left previously healthy individuals who have not recovered from Covid infections with no quality of life. These patients once led busy professional and family lives are now, but they are now in some instances bedridden, unable to eat and unable to communicate. Despite the severity of their condition, many are being denied...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee Stage (8 May 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...are required to do so from within the Leinster House precincts only. I remind all in attendance to make sure their mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on the Social Welfare System: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable, or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on the Social Welfare System: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...all like to see that changed in practice, because this is something on which the committee could make a recommendation to the Department? I know that in principle, it would be willing to engage along those lines. I also ask Dr. Dukelow to comment on her graph on the increase in expenditure in illness, disability and caring. This seems to be a trend in the UK as well. Have you any idea...

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...views about the potential adverse consequences for businesses, especially SMEs, if the Bill is enacted as initiated. The issues identified in the correspondence include that the Bill should encourage long-term decision-making by employees. In cases where employers are obliged to administer the statutory auto-enrolment scheme in parallel with existing occupational schemes, there could be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on Farm Assist and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...in relation to an identifiable person or entity, they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable or to otherwise...

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the legislation. It concerns the use of some of the surplus we see coming in through taxation for future long-term investment. This year, we are looking at a budget surplus somewhere north of €8 billion. The intention is to spend 0.8% of our GDP on investment in this fund. That is approximately €800 for every man, woman and child...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on State Pension and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...in relation to an identifiable person or entity they will be directed to discontinue their remarks. It is imperative that they comply with any such direction. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should comment on, criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable or to otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Impact of Means Testing on State Pension and Other Social Welfare Schemes: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...official called Mr. Niall Egan regarding the issue where a pensioner is being denied the State non-contributory pension because she pays for the care of her husband who is in a nursing home for the long term as part of the fair deal scheme. The Department has given a commitment to review the case and the legislation that governs same. Any solution will require an amendment to either the...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: I also want to raise the need to revise the model of care for long Covid in this country. An interim model of care was launched in September 2021 as an interim measure. Since then, we have had a HIQA report and HIQA has reviewed the model of care. An epidemiological survey is about to be completed by the HSE, but it will be January 2025 before we see any change to the interim model of...

Ceapachán an Taoisigh agus Ainmniú Chomhaltaí an Rialtais - Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (9 Apr 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...on transport. I actually did one as well for another young man in the north inner city of Dublin, who happens to be here in the House, the Minister, Deputy Donohoe. Both of them have come a very long way since then. I congratulate Deputy Harris on his appointment as Taoiseach. I also take this opportunity to wish Deputies Varadkar and Coveney well. I worked with both of them on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: 406. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans to extend the special scheme of paid leave for healthcare workers suffering from long Covid; if he intends to extend or replace this scheme before it is due to end in March 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11392/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: 407. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 653 of 11 July 2023, if he will outline the planned revision of the model of care for long Covid; when the model of care was last reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11393/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: 408. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 289 of 15 June 2023, the proportion of the €2.2 million allocated for the development of long Covid services in 2022 that was spent exclusively on long Covid services; the allocation drawn down by each clinic in 2022; the corresponding figures for 2023; the respective period of operation of each clinic; the...