Results 81-100 of 100 for revert speaker:Helen McEntee

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...;na goes to work and unfortunately does not return home. I thank the gardaí for the work they do daily. I thank the Deputies for their statements and questions on the June European Council. I will revert to some of the Deputies with further detail. As the Taoiseach indicated, I will focus my wrap-up remarks on the situation in eastern Ukraine and the eastern partnership...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...welfare. We will continue to make the case for the CAP as the negotiations progress. While it is not currently envisaged that the European Council meeting in March will discuss the MFF, it will be reverted to in the coming weeks. As has been noted already, the special meeting of the European Council also agreed a declaration on the situation in Idlib in light of the renewed military...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (1 Oct 2019)

Helen McEntee: ...of understanding on the common travel area has been signed means that people will still be able to access funding and supports, including medical supports, North and South, east and west. I will revert to the Senator with greater clarity on this specific issue. The question of what Horizon 2020 will look like for universities was raised. The backstop is not the only element of the deal,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Irish Coast Guard Issues (4 Jul 2019)

Helen McEntee: ...of the functions that the Deputy has outlined they cannot currently perform at Cleggan. It is a priority and has been included in the multi-annual building programme. I will ask the Minister to revert to the Deputy with some form of a timeline. I will also raise the matter with the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (4 Jul 2019)

Helen McEntee: ...and its impact on children with special educational needs. The Minister for Education and Skills and his officials will consider the views of the committee over coming weeks. I am sure they will revert to the Senator Mullen and to every other Member. Enabling children with special educational needs, including autism, to receive an education is a priority for the Government. This year...

Post-European Council Meetings: Statements (24 Oct 2018)

Helen McEntee: ...challenges and is trying to address them. The increase to the overall budget for climate change this year is a factor. I am not quite sure of the exact figure for the climate change target fines. I will revert to Deputy Connolly with the exact figures. Regarding the spread of disinformation, our external borders and internal security were key issues addressed at the Council....

Correcting Pension Inequities: Motion [Private Members] (18 Oct 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...on the non-contributory pension, as otherwise they could claim that payment instead. Changing these bands would give additional money to people who already had means and nearly 40% of those are men. It is estimated that to revert to the previous bands from January 2018 would result in an annual cost of over €70 million in 2018, and this annual cost would increase by an estimated...

European Council: Statements (28 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...Prime Minister, Theresa May, published a more detailed explanatory note on the issue last Monday, but it will be addressed by the 27 EU member states rather than just the United Kingdom. I will revert to Deputy Boyd Barrett after the debate with a more detailed answer to his question. I was honoured to accompany the Taoiseach to Brussels last week in my new role as Minister of State with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: It is my understanding that will happen in July, but I will bring the Senators' queries to the attention of the Minister and ask him to revert to them directly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (12 Apr 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...has informed the Department that they expect to submit the stage 2B report for review by the end of this month. Once the stage 2B report has been submitted and approved, the Department will revert to the school with a timeframe for the tender process, including the pre-qualification of contractors. I regret that I am unable to give the Senators an exact date for commencement of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Blood Donations (8 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...PrEP with a greater likelihood of being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. If the Senator has not been able to find any information bar this study, I will request that the Minister revert to him on this. Perhaps he could seek further clarification on the which study this actually is. More broadly, the IBTS has protocols in place to minimise transfusion-transmitted...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...a view to improving service delivery. I apologise again that I cannot provide a definitive date for the opening of the new unit. I will convey the Deputy's request to the Minister and I am sure he will revert to her in due course.

Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services Provision (19 Jan 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...south Louth are being seen in Duleek, Ardee and Dundalk. While it is not ideal, an effort is being made to ensure that no one is left without any form of support or service. I give a commitment to revert to the Deputy about the transport issue, but, as I am representing the Minister, I cannot give a commitment on it. I will revert to the Deputy though.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...University Hospital. I cannot answer the questions on the interview panels, the independent experts and the timeframe of four months currently but I will refer them to the Minister and ask him to revert to the Senator directly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (28 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...managed to move them on. I do not believe an indefinite time has been given and I certainly would not like to see another three years in mediation. It needs to happen now and if possible, I will revert to the Senator with a more definite timeline in this regard. My information is it is nearing a conclusion. While that answer obviously may not be good enough for the Senator, given this...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...the end of the year and we are still seeing the same problems, we can address that issue afterwards. If we allow the review to be finalised, we will see what comes of it. If the Senator wishes to revert to me subsequently, we can deal with the matter then.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...and uptake of these packages is ongoing, as the Senator rightly said, with only 133 persons benefiting to date. At present, there are 85 people with dementia in receipt of an intensive home care package, and perhaps I could revert to the Senator specifically on the speed of the uptake and how that is progressing. In addition to the intensive packages the Health Service Executive, HSE,...

Estimates for Public Services 2016 (Resumed) (16 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...homeless and the mentally ill. A sum of €80,000 will be spent in meeting other commitments commenced in previous years. I am engaged in discussions with the Health Service Executive and other Departments on the figure of €12 million and will revert to Deputies on the matter as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions (2 Jun 2016)

Helen McEntee: I regret the delay in replying to the Deputy's representations earlier this year. I have asked the HSE to respond to the various issues raised. I will revert to the Deputy when I receive the information and would hope to be in a position to respond shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Jun 2013)

Helen McEntee: 555. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in reverting to applicants for fair deal assistance (details supplied). [30151/13]