Results 541-560 of 1,391 for speaker:Patrick Nulty

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumers Association of Ireland Funding (2 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 110. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of his previous statement that it is essential that all public bodies ensure that value for money is key consideration in any expenditure, if the Consumers' Association of Ireland has supplied his Department with its quarterly reports in relation to the various performance indicators identified in respect of the marketing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumers Association of Ireland Funding (2 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 111. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason a funding application was granted to the Consumers' Association of Ireland; if he will confirm that the organisation has not produced audited accounts in two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21041/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (2 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 119. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there are any training or education opportunities available for young persons with hearing difficulties in the Dublin area; if she will outline details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20889/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Management Costs Issues (2 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 167. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide, in tabular form, the waste electrical and electronic equipment charge associated with the following items for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, mobile phone, answering machine, fax machine, television, DVD player, satellite dish, hair dryer, games console, personal computer, MP3 player, microwave...

Order of Business (1 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: When is it proposed to bring forward the necessary legislation to place the Children First guidelines on a statutory basis?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Exemptions (1 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance if there are any exemptions to the property tax for persons with disabilities who have had to have their homes adapted; if he will outline the exemptions available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20727/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 266. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which recipients of public sector pensions starting at €32,500 would have been affected under the defeated Croke Park II pay deal proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 335. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for invalidity pension will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20358/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 520. To ask the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be seen by a Health Service Executive dentist for the fitting of braces; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19784/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 614. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any restrictions exist for drivers designated as having a disability in relation to size of the engine for either petrol or diesel engine cars. [20330/13]

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: The Tánaiste refers many times to having reversed the minimum wage cut introduced by Fianna Fáil. However, he will be aware that Ireland is one of only three EU countries, Estonia and Greece being the others, not to have increased its minimum wage to boost domestic demand.

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: Has the Government any intention to increase the minimum wage, even by 40 cent, to bring it into line with 2007 levels?

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: Increasing the minimum wage to match inflation requires legislation.

Other Questions: Rent Support Schemes (24 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: There is a commitment in the programme for Government to reduce eligibility for the rental accommodation scheme, RAS, from 18 to six months for people receiving rent supplement. However, in reply to a parliamentary question I tabled, the Minister said she was not going to proceed with that. The measure would address the problem she raised regarding people moving from welfare to work...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for passports by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited, in view of the urgent circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new Politics and Society leaving certificate subject will be rolled out; if there are proposals for up-skilling existing teachers to teach the subject; the qualifications that will be required to teach the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18688/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the upcoming change in length from a one year to a two year course, of the Professional Diploma in Education; if he will indicate the way the new course will be structured; if he will detail fees for when the course changes from a one year to a two year cycle; if students will have to pay full fees in each year; the amount of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Appeals Tribunal (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 310. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans that he will put in place to reduce the waiting time, currently at least 77 weeks, before a case is heard by the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18379/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 428. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for a local authority tenant purchase scheme will be considered if an applicant had the necessary deposit as well as guaranteed weekly income required, the applicant being a retired person on a pension who took early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I am glad to be able to contribute to this debate. I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for the courage and tenacity he has shown in pursuing this issue, and the Minister of State, Deputy White, for accepting the Bill. The fact the House can come together on an issue like this is a shining example of the work that can be done here. I wish legislation was judged on its merits more often...