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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...

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

Denis Naughten: 409. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 15 June 2023, the number of full-time posts allocated to post-acute and long Covid clinics, by clinic and speciality; if the position has been filled; if an offer has been made; if a recruitment competition is ongoing; if the HSE recruitment process has commenced in view of the emerging evidence on long Covid;...

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

Denis Naughten: 411. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff presently availing of the special scheme of paid leave in respect of long Covid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11397/24]

Rare Diseases: Statements (6 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...capability, potentially reducing the need for multiple and sequential genetic testing. By adopting genome sequencing as a first-line test, we can optimise resource allocation and reduce long-term health costs through more efficient diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. We need to consider the long-term benefits of this and not just look at it for acute or exceptional cases....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: Long Covid is tough on individuals who are dealing with ongoing health problems such as tiredness, trouble thinking clearly and breathing issues. It is not just having an impact on individuals; it is also having a profound impact on our workforce and presenting challenges that are complex and far-reaching. A report just published by the EU Commission provides estimates on the prevalence of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Mar 2024)

Denis Naughten: ...that the Government should reconsider its decision to terminate at the end of this month the special leave entitlement for front-line healthcare workers who are unable to return to work due to long Covid. These 143 staff contracted Covid-19 before a vaccine was available, and in many instances before sufficient PPE was available. They have been suffering from long Covid symptoms now for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 185. 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. [9644/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Energy Poverty: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2024)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 Feb 2024)

Denis Naughten: 627. To ask the Minister for Health the current status of the HSE survey to measure the prevalence of long Covid in the community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9298/24]