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Hildegarde
Naughton Td
Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee for Communications, Climate Action & Environment
Member of the Oireachtas Committee for the Future of Healthcare
Brexit
• Brexit is the biggest challenge since the
bailout of our country. Our priorities are
clear: minimising the impact on trade and
the economy, protecting the Northern
Ireland peace process and maintaining the
Common Travel Area
• We are constantly engaging with our EU
partners. Every Minister is tasked with
finding solutions to best position Ireland as
the UK leaves the EU
• We are committed to growing markets for
Irish exports. In 2017, we will undertake Hildegarde Naughton TD hosted a public meeting on Brexit chaired by Dr. James J. Browne, President
of NUI Galway. Keynote speakers included Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD,
the largest ever programme of international Prof. Alan Ahearne, Economist & Director of the Whitaker Institute, IFA County Chairman Pat Murphy
trade missions to expand our target markets and Executive Director Kevin Sherry, Enterprise Ireland
New Acute Hospital and New A&E
• The Minister for Health gives the green light for the Saolta Hospital Group
at UHG, to set out a vision and strategy for the Future of Health Care in
Galway. An options appraisal is now underway.
• Senior Clinicians and Hospital Management have supported my proposals
to develop a New Acute Hospital at Merlin Park. A Master Plan now
needs to be completed without delay
• The Minister for Health confirms funding for the design stage of the A&E
Department at UHG
• Hildegarde is the only Member of the Oireachtas Committee for the
Future of Healthcare from Connacht, examining future models of health
care and policy, integrated primary and community care, and a funding
model with the objective of a universal single-tier health service
• My Maiden Speech in Dáil Éireann highlighted the need for UHG’s properly Prof. of Surgery Michael Kerin, UHG & NUI Galway, Minister for Health,
funded and phased relocation to Merlin Park ensuring continuity of service Simon Harris TD, Hildegarde Naughton TD, Maurice Power, CEO Saolta
• A National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health has been established. University Health Care Group, Consultant Dr. Pat Nash Saolta Group
Visit http://health.gov.ie/national-taskforce-on-youth-mental-health/ Clinical Director, West / North West Hospital Group.
Economy, Jobs & Self Employed
• Unemployment has more than • By next year we will have
Galway 2040
halved since we entered office in eliminated the deficit ensuring
2011 from 15.2% to 6.2% stability for public services The 2040 National Planning Framework is a great opportunity for
• Over 2 million people are now • Ireland now has the fastest Galway as a key economic driver, to emerge as a counter balance to
at work growing economy in the EU Dublin. This strategic action plan will help Galway secure long overdue
• In February, we launched the • Income tax and USC have reduced investment, in infrastructural developments on a sustained basis.
2017 Action Plan for Jobs, to • For the first time the Treatment
help create jobs for all who • A new acute Hospital in Merlin Park
Benefit Scheme is extended to
seek one self-employed people and their • A Sustainable Transport Solution for Galway including Parkmore
• Within 3 years, the National dependent spouses. More social • The development of Galway Port
Deficit was cut by three- insurance benefits extended
quarters and economic to the self-employed and
• A Conference / Convention Centre
sovereignty was restored entrepreneurs by 2018 • A Performance / Arts Hub
• Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture will raise Galway City
and County’s visibility and profile on an international scale with
considerable cultural, social and economic benefits
Deputy Hildegarde Naughton T.D interviewed on RTÉ Prime Time, regarding the
former Mother and Baby Home, Tuam and the Commission of Investigation.
More positive news for Galway
• 175 new jobs Chanelle • 500 new jobs KPMG
Pharma Group Galway, Dublin, Cork
• 100 new jobs Harvey Nash • 200 new jobs Zimmer Biomet
Technology Recruitment Manufacturing
• 160 new jobs Wayfair Inc. • 300 new jobs Apple
• 100 new jobs Surmodics • 150 new jobs SAP Galway, Dublin
Medical Devices • And many more
• 200 new jobs MetLife Galway Harbour Company proposed
• 100 new jobs Australian development for the New Port of Galway.
Tech Firm Siteminder
The Future of Healthcare Meeting Housing Needs
Member Oireachtas Committee COPE Galway
• Deputy Hildegarde Naughton T.D is the only Member of the • New facility for a Domestic Violence Refuge received €1.1 million
Oireachtas Committee for the Future of Healthcare from Connacht. for restoration and now has full planning permission to progress
The Committee examines future models of health care and policy, to construction phase
integrated primary and community care, and funding models with
the objective of a universal single-tier health service Rebuilding Galway
• The Committee on the Future of Healthcare has published • Last year we launched Rebuilding Ireland, the Government’s
its Sláintecare Report outlining a 10 year plan for the Irish Health action plan for housing and homelessness
System. To view the report, visit: http://www.oireachtas.ie/ • 150 new social housing units across Galway
parliament/oireachtasbusiness/committees_list/future-of-healthcare/
• Refurbishment of vacant homes across Galway
• Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with
a Disability
• We introduced the Help-to-Buy scheme, a 5% tax rebate to help
first time buyers of new builds
• Renters will benefit from the Strategy for the Rental Sector which
will provide for long term tenure of choice for families
• We are committed to delivering 47,000 new social housing units
Traffic & Transportation
Parkmore Business & Technology Park
• In 2015, I secured funding of €100,000 for design and planning
measures to alleviate congestion in Parkmore
Eircode & Broadband • As a result of a meeting organised by Deputy Hildegarde Naughton
T.D with Minister Simon Coveney and Business Leaders in
Parkmore, 3 Government Departments are now working with
• Eircode ensures that it’s faster for medical and emergency Galway City and County Councils to put in place short and long
services to locate addesses. Find your Eircode: www.eircode.ie term measures to address traffic congestion in Parkmore
• All homes and businesses including 750,000 new individual • Deputy Naughton’s work on these issues has resulted in the
premises, will be connected to broadband through the rollout establishment of a “Galway Delivery Team” to progress
of the National Broadband Plan. Check you are covered: infrastructure developments including Parkmore, the City Docks
www.dccae.gov.ie Regeneration Area and the Ardaun Corridor
Galway International Arts Festival Artistic Director Paul Fahy,
With the Galway 2020 Team at the announcement of Galway as European Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs,
Capital of Culture 2020 winner at the National Concert Hall Dublin. Heather Humphreys T.D and Hildegarde Naughton T.D
Communications, Climate Supporting Families,
Action & Environment Young & Old
• Following the achievement of free GP Care for under 6s, we are
continuing to support healthcare for families
• We are investing in childcare in order to make it more affordable
for working families
• Parents of a child between 6 and 36 months in full time formal child
care will now receive support to the value of €960 per year
• Two weeks’ paid paternity leave and the second free pre-school
year were introduced last September. The latter saves parents, on
average, €4,000 per child
• This year will see Home Help hours increase by 170,000 and 1,300
more people in receipt of a Home Care Package
• From March 2017 the State Pension has increased by €5 per week
• Medical screening for bowel cancer, diabetic eye diseases and new
born deafness is free for the first time
• The Breast Check service is now extended to 65-69 year olds
Chairperson Oireachtas Committee
The Dáil Committee oversees:
• Communications: RTÉ, TG4, An Post, the Broadcasting
Authority of Ireland, the Digital Hub Development Agency, and the
Commission for Communication Regulation
• Energy: ESB, EirGrid, the Commission for Energy regulation, Bord
na Móna, the National Oil Reserves Agency, Sustainable Energy
Authority of Ireland, and the Irish National Petroleum Corporation
• Natural Resources: The Environmental Protection Agency,
Inland Fisheries Ireland, Loughs Agency and the Mining Board
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Dr. Seamus Morrissey, Galway City Partnership, Evelyn Fanning Chair,
HSE, with Hildegarde Naughton T.D launching the 2016-2020 Early Years
Health and Wellbeing Plan.
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