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Chair of @IPUparliament Science & Tech W/Group | Chair of Parliamentary Committee on Social Protection,Community & Rural Dev.& Islands | TD for Roscommon Galway

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@DenisNaughten
Denis Naughten
1 year
Tomorrow I will seek to have #longCOVID recognised as an Occupational Illness for all frontline workers
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2 years
Over 21k people unable to go to work due to #longCovid We need a comprehensive care plan, regardless of illness or age! See more at:
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1 year
I have decided that I will not be contesting the next General Election
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1 year
New survey shows 10% of adults have now experienced symptoms of #longCOVID
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6 years
VIDEO: Amazing honour to turn Niagara Falls 'green' for #StPatricksDay2018 as part of @TourismIreland 'global greening' initiative. 300 iconic landmarks across the world are going green for #StPatricksDay . Well done to @GoToIrelandCA @NiagaraParks @jimkelly2006 @merrionstreet
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1 year
230,000 people with long COVID in Ireland and 36,889 of these people are impacted a lot in their daily activities by these symptoms, based on poll data - here is a county by county breakdown - see data & methodology at:
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4 years
75% of Speech & Language Therapists on contact tracing as children wait 4 years for treatment. See full contribution here:
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6 years
WATCH: Millions of non-recyclable coffee cups are filling up our landfills every single week. This has to stop. I visited a company in Ennis today that is leading the way globally in tackling this.
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1 year
Response from Mater Hospital today on the closure of its #longCOVID clinic - "It is with regret that we close this service, as we agree it is an important support for people with Long COVID. However, in the absence of funding we can no longer provide this clinic".
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Under #Ireland2040 new €500million climate fund; €22billion cross sectoral investment; only zero emissions cars sold from 2030; renewable electricity support scheme supporting 4500MW; #ProjectIreland2040
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Today I called for Government to recognise #longCOVID as an official prescribed illness as this will open up supports for those out of work long term. Watch it all here: @longcovidirl @LCawarenessInt @LongCovidNews @LCKIreland @LCISUPPORT
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Pleased to announce that I secured Cabinet approval today for a new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme. Communities will be central to it #RESS @IFAmedia @Dept_CCAE @merrionstreet @IWEA @IrishSolarNRG @SEAI_ie @farmersjournal @AgrilandIreland
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Denis Naughten
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Great work by all journalists, camera operators, technicians, photographers & editors working long hours in hazardous conditions to keep the people of Ireland informed hour by hour on #StormEmma @IBIreland @rtenews @3NewsIreland @NewstalkFM @newsbrandsirl @thejournal_ie
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Gardaí are appealing for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old boy who is missing from Athlone since Saturday, December 23. PLEASE SHARE
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Workers with #longCOVID who risked their lives & that of their families to provide vital services during the pandemic are being abandoned without supports - we need action now! @LongCovidNews @LCAIreland @LCKIreland @longcovidIRE @LCISUPPORT @LongCovidIrela1 @longcovidirl
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2 years
Long Covid could cripple health service with over 336,000 patients Government must treat the surge in #LongCovid patients with the same urgency as the initial Covid-19 infections. @longcovidIRE @longcovidirl @LCISUPPORT @LCKIreland @LongCovidIrela1
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Today I'm launching the first Call for Applications under the Government’s new €500m Climate Action Fund to support initiatives that will help Ireland reach its climate and energy targets #ireland2040 #climateaction @Dept_CCAE
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I know @SimonHarrisTD for well over 20 years. I have worked with him in the past on flooding issues, health issues & science issues. And hope to continue to do so. I look forward to working with him over the next 12 months as Taoiseach & I’ll be voting for him next Tuesday
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2 years
Front page of today's @RoscommonPeople says it all...
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2 years
We have spent decades enshrining rights for women in legislation-surely we can extend those rights without undermining the status of women :- @alisonoconn
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Denis Naughten
8 years
Just received my Seal of Office
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2 years
Estimated 114,500 people – and rising – have ‘long Covid’ in Ireland – We need to see the urgent establishment of multidisciplinary teams to support the rehabilitation of patients see more at:
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1 year
6% of adults in Ireland living with symptoms of long COVID -   ● Survey is the Ireland’s first exploratory poll carried out on the incidence of #longCOVID @LCAIreland @LCISUPPORT @LCKIreland @longcovidIRE @longcovidirl @LongCovidIrela1 @LongCovidKris
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This afternoon I proposed to the Dáil that #longCOVID be declared as an occupational illness for all frontline workers - I will be tabling such an amendment to the Social Welfare Bill next week @LCISUPPORT @LCAIreland @LCKIreland @longcovidIRE @longcovidirl @LongCovidIrela1
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VideoParliament Ireland
1 year
Deputy @DenisNaughten @Regional_Grp - speech from 23 Nov 2022 via @YouTube
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6 years
VIDEO: New Climate Action Offices will be set up across the country to tackle effects of Climate Change here and now. Better planning, better flood protection. I launched the National Climate Adaptation Framework today at @sligococo @CCMALocalGov @Dept_CCAE #ClimateAction
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Illegal Dumpers Beware! Today myself and @MichaelRingFG announced funding of €2m to crackdown on the scourge of illegal dumping using smart technology such as drones and CCTV. We’re urging communities and local authorities to apply. Details
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I’m absolutely shocked & saddened to hear that a Garda has died in the line of duty in Castlerea. This is devastating news for his family, the dedicated team of Gardai in Castlerea & the community. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time.
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Denis Naughten
10 months
Next Friday 136 frontline healthcare staff will have supports cut despite suffering #longCOVID for 20 months! They're abandoned with 100's of other frontline workers who never received any occupational support as a result of contracting long COVID at work
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Denis Naughten
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@LCAIreland Workers with #longCOVID who risked their lives & that of their families to provide vital services during the pandemic are being abandoned without supports - we need action now!
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1 year
Great news as Minister @SimonHarrisTD has just announced to the Dáil that he will be proposing to Government that Ireland join up to @CERN in 2023 #ScienceWeek2022
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Denis Naughten
7 years
Very v happy to serve in Cab as Min @Dept_CCAE ..V significant @campaignforleo announces 1st full day Cab meeting devoted to #climatechange
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Very pleased to see new rules coming from @EU_Commission on tackling single use plastics particularly straws & cutlery. I've been pressing @EU_Commission to change the current laws so I can deal with single use plastics without being in breach of EU laws
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Denis Naughten
4 years
Only people rared in wellies can really appreciate today’s date
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Denis Naughten
3 years
To those of you on zoom calls with me today, can I just apologise if I seemed a bit distracted. These were the banners that I was putting up with from behind the camera.....
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Denis Naughten
4 years
A Roscommon sunset.
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Denis Naughten
8 months
New research shows over 5% of adults actively living with symptoms of #longCOVID - that's 192,000 people across Ireland! see: @longcovidirl @LongCovidNews @longcovidIRE @LongCovidIrela1 @IrelandLon94627 @LCKIreland @LCISUPPORT @covid
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1 year
Honoured to meet @POTUS in Leinster House this week. Really nice touch from my colleagues @ivanabacik & @HollyCairnsTD to co-ordinate on our tricolours
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The @Regional_Grp will move a Dáil motion next Wednesday morning seeking immediate action on the roll out of specialist services to support those with #longCOVID see more at:
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Tackling long COVID in Ireland- incidence has increased 4% in just 4 months #longCovid
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Denis Naughten
4 years
19 years ago the Dáil asked the #MotherAndBabyHomes Commission to investigate vaccine trials, to date we've no response, no idea of what happened & no indication of what records are available. see more: #MotherAndBaby #Time4Truth #Stand4Truth #TuamBabies
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Denis Naughten
2 years
@BerryCathal ⁩ TD calls for Ireland to provide anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Significant conversation happening today..Ireland’s first National Dialogue on Climate Action! Really looking forward to it #ClimatedialogueIRL it’s about communities coming together for climate action..
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Denis Naughten
6 years
“I’m bringing proposals to Cabinet soon on a new renewable electricity support scheme #RESS . It won’t be about solar panels on community centres or football jerseys, it’ll be about citizens investing, owning & financially benefiting from renewable energy projects” #energyireland
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Denis Naughten
7 years
Congratulations to the team at @MaREIcentre @UCC conducting ground breaking research to maximise Irl's potential in wave energy #EWTEC2017
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Denis Naughten
4 years
After 6 months out of school, I don’t know who was more excited going to bed tonight, the kids or me!!
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Today is a historic day. I’m about to launch our 1st National Implementation Plan on #SDGS @iiea @BarryAndrewsDL
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Denis Naughten
1 year
This afternoon I questioned the Tánaiste @MichealMartinTD on the actions by government to designate #longCOVID as an occupational illness & to properly resource long COVID clinics nationwide
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VideoParliament Ireland
1 year
Deputy @DenisNaughten @Regional_Grp - speech from 23 Feb 2023 via @YouTube
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1 year
Incidence of #longCOVID higher in Dublin & Leinster, yet there's less access to clinics
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Denis Naughten
2 years
It's estimated that 114,500 people have #LongCovid in Ireland - we need care pathways now as this could be a sleeping health crisis that may overwhelm already horrendous hospital waiting lists.
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VideoParliament Ireland
2 years
Deputy @DenisNaughten @Regional_Grp - speech from 27 Jan 2022 via @YouTube
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Dáil recognition of #LongCovid is just the first step on the road to recovery. Watch my full contribution at
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Denis Naughten
7 years
My message to my colleagues at Cabinet today is that tackling climate change needs a concerted whole of Government approach.
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Dept. Environment, Climate and Communications
7 years
Minister @DenisNaughten publishes Ireland's first statutory National Mitigation Plan @merrionstreet
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7 years
Ireland has the potential to generate 6,000MW of off shore electricity-more than we need to meet all current electricity demands #EWTEC2017
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11 months
COVID-19 hasn’t gone away and the risks of #longCOVID as high as ever because it’s not dependent on severity of original infection!
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Video: This week I gave a keynote address to the International Conference on Ocean Energy in Cherbourg. I had a clear message - Ireland is open for business. #ICOE2018 #oceanenergy @SEAI_ie @merrionstreet @Dept_CCAE @KarmenuVella @KOSullivanIT @campaignforleo
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Why are non-healthcare frontline workers with #longCOVID being ignored, along with all healthcare staff who contracted COVID over the last 730 days? Treat all long COVID workers fairly by extending the Occupational Illness Scheme! @longcovidirl @LongCovidNews @longcovidIRE
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2 years
Tomorrow on Dáil Leaders Questions I’ll be quizing @MichealMartinTD on Government action (or lack thereof) re. #LongCovid - tune in from 2.15: @LCISUPPORT @LCadvocacyIRL @LCKIreland @longcovidIRE @LongCovidAdvoc @LongCovidKids @LongCovidKris
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Leaving Certificate students need clarity on accredited grades as Omicron adds to anxiety See more at:
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Plastics have become the symbol of our century. I’m here at @EUCouncil today for #ENVI to strengthen an EU wide plan to reduce our use of plastics. I am saying collectively and individually, that all member states need to act urgently. #plasticpollution
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Really pleased with outcome of today's Cabinet meeting on Climate Change. Passion & commitment from all colleagues to tackle climate change
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Denis Naughten
6 years
Pleased to report on @shannonsidenews a 50% increase on 2017 figures for buyers of #electriccars . I’m currently working on doubling the number of rapid fast charger points across the country.
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World leaders, policymakers, private sector are hailing Ireland’s action on climate change as strong - our €500m Climate Action Fund, our Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill, our Energy Efficiency Programmes & much more. I’ve been meeting several of them @GCAS2018 & this is my message.
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6 years
Government has approved €111,500 for the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence which will provide training & development facilities for 9,750 players from 32 clubs & will also be a resource for the wider community, offering walking/running paths and facilities for community events
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Denis Naughten
2 years
The new sex offenders law only requires the offender to present at ANY garda station rather than the local garda station-So an offender living in rural Mayo can present in Wexford Town, But's the Garda in Castlebar who will be responsible for monitoring the sex offender!
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Denis Naughten
5 years
I’m very pleased to see that my initiative on single use plastics has been progressed by Government today.
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Denis Naughten
6 years
I am working on bringing this proposal to Government as soon as possible. There should be no single-use plastics in State owned public buildings and offices.
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Congratulations to @RAE_Stephen . Journalism goes to the heart of who & what we are as Irish people. Fake news will only be combatted by strengthening & supporting quality journalism.This appt means Ireland is well placed in Europe to contribute to the debate on tackling fake news
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On a professional and personal level, today is a sad and difficult day for @FitzgeraldFrncs and her family. As a Cabinet colleague I wish her well for the future.
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Breaking: there is no room for national genetic testing lab in new Children's Hospital - here is why this lab is so important @RareDiseasesIE @rareireland
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Denis Naughten
7 years
Personally thanked international crews on behalf of ppl of Irl & Govt who are here to help @ESBNetworks #Ophelia
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@gavreilly @VirginMediaNews It's estimated that 114,500 people have #LongCovid in Ireland - we need care pathways now as this could be a sleeping health crisis that may overwhelm already horrendous hospital waiting lists. See the debate here:
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Denis Naughten
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I think ZOE and myself will make a good match! Looking forward to going 100% electric this wk test driving @renaultireland ZOE #electriccars
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Denis Naughten
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An All Ireland for the Rossies! Congratulations to the @RoscommonCamog team who won the All-Ireland Minor B Shield Final today! @RoscommonGAA
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Denis Naughten
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In 1847, 38,500 Irish emigrants arrived here on the shores of Lake Ontario on Eireann Quay in Toronto. Today stands Ireland Park a memorial to those men, women and children. The city welcomed the Irish emigrants with open arms, as it continues to do today.
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I’m here @UN for the meeting of world Ministers to report on how each nation is implementing the 17 #SDGs ... I’ll be presenting Ireland’s progress report tomorrow #Ireland4SDGs @merrionstreet
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As a society we throw away 80% of what we produce after a single use. October is #reusemonth have you got your #keepcup #consciouscup
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Denis Naughten
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One year on, just 1/3rd of staff needed to manage patients with #LongCovid have been recruited to specialist clinics @longcovidirl @longcovidIRE @LCadvocacyIRL @LCKIreland @jlamber55605930 @LongCovidKris
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Denis Naughten
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@DrMartinDaly @HSELive I’ve now brought this this case up with the Tanaiste @LeoVaradkar asking him to address this local crisis and also to put a panel of staff in place so that we don’t have this crisis arising in other nursing homes.
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Denis Naughten
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Well done to @SuperValuIRL @CentraIRL on leading by example with 100% Compostable Coffee Cups by @cupprintireland in all stores #FrankandHonest #compostablecups
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Watch: Today I announced a new €500m Climate Action Fund that will turn innovative ideas into practical action. #ProjectIreland2040 #ireland2040 @merrionstreet
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230,000 people with #LongCovid symptoms- 12 month wait for St Vincent’s Clinic yet Mater Hospital clinic is shut - this is what Minister @DonnellyStephen had to say today when I raised it in the Dáil. @LCAIreland @LCISUPPORT @LCKIreland @longcovidIRE @longcovidirl @LongCovidKris
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VideoParliament Ireland
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Deputy @DenisNaughten @Regional_Grp - speech from 14 Dec 2022 via @YouTube
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