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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 the largest ever programme of international of NUI Galway. Keynote speakers included Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, 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 Galway 2040 • Unemployment has more than • By next year we will have 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 • A new acute Hospital in Merlin Park help create jobs for all who 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 • As a result of a meeting organised by Deputy Hildegarde Naughton Eircode & Broadband 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 0612 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. HILDEGARDE NAUGHTON TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 091 569677 Woodquay Court, Woodquay, [email protected] Galway H91 WR6D www.hildegarde.ie Opening Hours: HildegardeNaughton Monday to Friday @1Hildegarde 9:00am - 5:00pm hildegardenaughton Your Local Fine Gael Team in Galway-West working with Hildegarde Naughton TD & Min. Seán Kyne City Councillors: Padraig Conneely 087 259 3886 | Frank Fahy 087 234 5852 | Pearce Flannery 087 710 8383 | John Walsh 087 659 2992 County Councillors: Niamh Byrne 087 9250568 | Peter Feeney 087 6812403 | Frank Kearney 085 1266133 | Eileen Mannion 087 9555645 GET INVOLVED! Getting involved in politics at a local level can be a very enjoyable experience! There are lots of different ways to participate and make a difference. I am always very grateful for any help people are willing to give. If you’d like to play a part in public affairs in our area please email: [email protected].
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