Results 261-280 of 11,258 for speaker:Séamus Kirk

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (2 Jul 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 33. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views that some aspects of the Good Friday Agreement, which have yet to be implemented, can be progressed at an early date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28248/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision (1 Jul 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 343. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant scheme for rain water harvesting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28446/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (1 Jul 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 365. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the initiative he is taking with his counterpart in Northern Ireland to develop the live export of cattle in Northern Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28483/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Regimes Harmonisation (1 Jul 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 366. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that is being made on the harmonisation of the veterinary regimes on the island of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28484/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (1 Jul 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 449. To ask the Minister for Health the number of respite beds here; if he will provide a breakdown by county of the different type of respite bed and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27835/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 53. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to open a passport office in Dundalk, County Louth, to cater for the northern half of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27632/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: Could I confirm the Stage the Bill is on?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: There is time for amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (25 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: Are we allowed to make private contact with the petitioner?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (25 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 34. To ask the Minister for Health the way the Health Service Executive will improve the environment for patients and staff in accident and emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27075/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (25 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 61. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure increased resources for the national ambulance service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27076/14]

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: There are 100,000 farms across this country that depend on the beef industry. Out of that group, some farmers are full-time while others are part-time. It is very much down to the structure and fragmented nature of farm ownership that the change that is needed in this area has not materialised over the years. When we examine the industry here tonight, the various contributions will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (24 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 298. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons with epilepsy who are able to show that they would be refused a driving licence had they applied for one will be granted an entitlement to free travel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27191/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (24 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 450. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to award members of the Garda Reserve as well as members of the Garda a medal for long-term service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27192/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (24 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 631. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to expand the long-term illness programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27193/14]

Cooke Report: Statements (19 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: I am grateful for the opportunity to briefly comment on the report of Mr. Justice Cooke. On 26 February last, 286 gardaí were operating in County Louth. They cover the entire county and are located in 13 stations, including Dundalk Garda Station, which has 120 staff members, and Drogheda Garda Station, which has 93 members. Before commenting on the Cooke report, I place on record my...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: Will the Minister bring some harmony to the working relationship between Uisce Éireann and local authorities under the new arrangement in the water services legislation? Will it be necessary to bring forward regulations to clarify the misunderstandings arising between Uisce Éireann and local authorities? An issue arose in my constituency this morning with regard to a threatened...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Records (19 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: 102. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if it is the case that 52 files been taken from the National Archives pertaining to the treatment of mothers and children in State care in mother and baby homes across the country; if copies have been made of these files in order that the information contained therein may be accessed during their absence; when it is expected that...

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: On the food marketing Bill and given the crisis in the beef industry, as well as the sector’s importance to the well-being of the economy and exports, etc., what initiatives is the Government contemplating to address this crisis?

Topical Issue Debate: Accident and Emergency Departments Waiting Times (17 Jun 2014)

Séamus Kirk: I find it very difficult to accept the Minister's assertion that patient experience timelines at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital are broadly in line with national timelines. That is not what I am hearing in my constituency office, where people are complaining about the extraordinary length of time they are spending on trolleys there. I am appealing to the Minister to give special attention to...