Results 121-140 of 387 for long speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is their overriding priority and at no point has safety been compromised in the operation of the scheme or any risk posed to the safety of air traffic control, ATC, services. I understand IAA's long-standing internal dispute resolution board, established with union agreement, has issued a binding resolution upholding the IAA's position on the operation of the scheme. I understand that,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Chaplain in either Limerick or Portlaoise Prison. Permanent Chaplains are assigned to both locations. I am advised however, that the Chaplain appointed to Portlaoise Prison is currently on a long-term absence from duty and Chaplaincy Services for Portlaoise Prison are currently being provided by the Midlands Prison Chaplaincy team. The Irish Prison Service continually monitors...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...regulatory regime and that is what this Bill provides for. The current regime was put in place in the early 1990s and while it has served the sector well over that time, the institutional structures no longer reflect international best practices. This Bill addresses that situation. The Bill has three main objectives. First, it merges the regulatory functions of the Irish Aviation...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and exchange of views on the amendments proposed and on the importance of addressing concerns using the most suitable instruments. IALPA is understandably passionate about its concerns and points to the long history of its engagement with the IAA. Indeed the report of the 2019 examination of the IAA noted that the working relationship between the IAA and the unions is poor. These are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...members of the public out of their cars and onto public transport. This, in turn, reduces both congestion and air pollution and is considerably more environmentally sustainable than car-based transport in the long run. As the populations of our urban centres multiply and public awareness of the importance of sustainable transport grows, it is likely that both bus passenger numbers and, by...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... The fund will benefit post offices over an 18 month period from 1 July. There are no plans to bring forward a public service obligation at this time. An Post is a commercial semi-state company and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...actions to tackle the issue include: - promoting the profession and the training available in order to increase the numbers qualifying as HGV drivers in Ireland, - improving the profession as a fulfilling life long career, - increasing the number of non-EU/EEA countries with which Ireland has entered into HGV driver licence exchange agreements, to allow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...action might help alleviate the driver shortage are: - promoting the profession and the training available in order to increase the numbers qualifying as HGV drivers in Ireland, - improving the profession as a fulfilling life long career, - increasing the number of non-EU/EEA countries with which Ireland has entered into HGV driver licence exchange...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...deal with air cargo, international airlines have seen a severe depletion of revenue, have faced varying degrees of financial challenge and have had to make very difficult decisions to ensure their long-term commercial viability.  The Government decided to allow the resumption of non-essential international travel from 19 July. This was based on the progress being made with our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Making the wearing of protective clothing and helmets compulsory for cyclists is an issue which has arisen a number of times over the years.  It is a long standing Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of helmets.  The Rules of the Road booklet encourages the use of cycle helmets and draws attention to their safety benefits, and the Road Safety Authority, the agency...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (15 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... 7. Pursue options on possible financial solutions to effect a resolution, in line with the Programme for Government commitment to identify options for those impacted by defects to access low-cost, long-term finance. 8. To report to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the Examination of Defects in Housing.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (13 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...a person’s belief in consent must be reasonably held was discussed in some detail. As the law stands, the mental element of the offence of rape is not present if the accused honestly believed consent was given, so long as that belief was genuine, no matter how unreasonable or irrational. As a result, a person who held a genuine but completely unreasonable belief...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...with guidance from the public health authorities. In 2019, in response to increasing prisoner numbers, the Director General introduced a Prison Population Management Plan aimed at identifying the short, medium and long term actions required to address the rising prisoner numbers. As a result, approximately 135 additional beds were introduced. The current bed capacity of the prison estate...

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of value, it is not practical or appropriate to directly link project budgets to such seizures. Such a direct link would not provide any certainty for projects or allow them to take any sort of a long-term view on their work, whereas the approach being taken by the Government will provide certainty and funding to local communities. Accordingly, as agreed with the Minister, Deputy Michael...

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., which is a vital part of the delivery of its strategic plan. In order to implement the plan, the cost of which was estimated to be in the region of €150 million, the Government provided a long-term low-interest loan of €30 million to the company in December 2017 to support and protect the renewal of the post office network and the continued fulfilment of a five day per...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...out that "people with education and training, who are in work, are less likely to offend and are more likely to make good citizens". The strategy makes clear how a criminal record which remains long after the person has paid his or her debt to society and ceased to offend can frustrate the person's chances of finding employment and act as a barrier to his or her rehabilitation. As such,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...applications for funding by airports under this Scheme and aid will be disbursed on a proportionate basis, relative to the level of damage incurred. The Government understands that Irish aviation faces a long and difficult path to recovery, and that continued support will be necessary. The Government is fully committed to supporting the aviation sector, and we recognise the importance...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...delete “an tSeirbhis Aerloingseoireachta na hÉireann” and substitute “Seirbhís AerLoingseoireachta na hÉireann”. Amendments Nos. 1 and 26 are technical amendments to section 10 and the Long Title of the Bill, simply making the Irish spelling of the service provider consistent throughout the Bill. Amendment No. 2 provides that the IANS may...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...be enacted to provide for a greater increase and to confirm the existing power over these limits. Given that this ceiling is set in primary legislation, a limit of €5 billion is considered appropriate as it needs to accommodate a relatively long timeframe. Any further amendments to increase the limit will require primary legislation. Importantly, and irrespective of the level of...