Results 61-80 of 386 for long speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to the existing National Aviation Policy, in particular in areas where it is evident the policy continues to deliver its objectives. The National Aviation Policy published in 2015, as medium to long-term policy, was designed to create an environment that would encourage the industry to increase connectivity to and from Ireland for the benefit of the travelling public, Irish tourism and...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...regulated in Ireland. It is creating a complex stand-alone aviation regulator. Therefore, it is imperative that the chief executive be appointed for a suitable period that allows for focus on the long-term development of this important regulator. That may require a time horizon longer than five years, that is, up to seven years.As such, I do not propose to accept amendment No. 3i. ...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., would see a cohort of employees becoming better off due to changed terms and conditions following the establishment of AirNav Ireland and the reconstituted IAA. The amendment runs counter to the long-standing established practice in terms of superannuation and State agency restructurings, and could carry increased risk of a scheme failing the minimum funding standard with the commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In Summer 2020 the Shannon Airport Group informed my Department that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure in order to secure the long-term viability of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...doctors. While the council performs other functions, these two primary functions are central to its overall patient safety objective. The Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act is long and technical legislation which was enacted in October 2020. It amends the five Acts that regulate health professionals working in the State. These amendments are mainly in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...this really important matter which I am responding to on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. I assure the Senator that services to support those in need of care due to long Covid are being put in place and expanded. Anyone who is concerned about long Covid should engage with their GP in the first instance for advice and referral, where needed. We know that both...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Again, I thank Senator Conway for raising this very important matter. We all know that long Covid can be a very disruptive and challenging illness. The most common symptoms, as the Senator outlined, are fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, anxiety, difficulties with memory and concentration and musculoskeletal pain.However, more than 50 different signs and symptoms have been identified. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...cause an aircraft generated noise problem. It has recently adopted a noise abatement objective (NAO) for Dublin Airport and published its regulatory decision. The NAO is to limit and reduce the long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, particularly at night, as part of the sustainable development of Dublin Airport. ANCA directed the planning authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Shannon Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where appropriate, to the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (23 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... daa is committed to ensuring investment in and continued use of its sporting and recreation facilities at Dublin Airport and it supports local communities through many initiatives, including long-term access to daa’s lands for sporting and recreational activities and through Dublin Airport’s €10m Community Fund.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (15 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...no role in the determination of specific cases. My officials have been engaging with MIBI on a review of the current agreement. I am confident that an updated agreement can be in place before long.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... As the Deputy will be aware, Shannon Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. A number of challenges had arisen, including the lack of expertise in the Group for maintaining the heritage sites; the capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... Notably, the service experienced extremely high demand for test appointments in the first months of the year, in conjunction with the continuing impact of Covid-19 on staff and customers and long-term challenges to recruit suitably qualified staff. The RSA is overseeing the NCTS response to address the backlog. A priority waiting list system has been established to allow vehicle...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...depot expansion works will allow for the completion of the initial ground works to future proof and accommodate electric bus charging. Furthermore, the company has three electric cars to support business needs along with plans to phase out their 7 diesel pooled cars over the next three years. I welcome yesterday's announcement by the National Transport Authority of an order...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic this work was paused as there was an immediate need to focus on ensuring that the aviation sector could survive the crisis. No-one could have predicted how long the pandemic would last, and just as the industry began to emerge from the worst of the crisis, we found ourselves faced with a crisis of a different kind in the form of the aggression of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...in terms of the creation of jobs and new SME enterprise that can support the development of the ORE industry. A multiport approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. While Irish Ports receive no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (2 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...new SME enterprises in areas such as engineering, fabrication, transport and logistics, and other technologies. A multiport approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. For the Deputy's information, a copy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (2 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...The daa has the statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport including all the operations associated with security screening at the Airport. I am acutely aware that the excessively long queues and wait times experienced by passengers over the weekend and on Sunday in particular, caused significant distress to passengers as well as reputational damage to the country...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...that have occurred in recent years and that have brought new opportunities and challenges for the sector. Its modernisation is key to ensuring the treaty fulfils its potential to strengthen long-term co-operation in the energy field and to contribute to enhancing energy security. The negotiations for this modernisation, when concerning more than 50 different countries, have naturally...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... In particular the housing needs of older people are addressed in the plan, the objective of which is to ensure that older people will be afforded increased housing options to allow them to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible, or to access age-friendly housing. Furthermore it commits to ensuring that affordable, quality housing with an appropriate mix of housing...