Results 1,421-1,440 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent to which the inspection of nursing homes has been affected by the Health Service Executive budget freeze; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30309/07]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home inspections that have been carried out to date in 2007; the number carried out in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30310/07]

Psychological Service: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I am amazed by the contributions made by Government Deputies. I do not know what planet they live on but the National Educational Psychological Service is in tatters and is not being delivered on the ground. In recent weeks, I have spoken to a number of school principals who are working at the coalface and dealing with the frustration caused by waiting lists and the inability to secure an...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (20 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 461: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will be in a position to appoint a design team for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29769/07]

Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 191: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the options open to residents who are subjected to loud noise from their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29109/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress made on the introduction of digital terrestrial television; the time frame for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29107/07]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (15 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to inform consumers of the introduction of DTT; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29108/07]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 50: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of incinerators that will be required to deal with municipal waste; the locations of these incinerators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/07]

Written Answers — Local Government Policy: Local Government Policy (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 55: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide directly elected mayors for cities other than Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28585/07]

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: He has raised the question of its costs.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: He is not objecting to it; it is the costs he is questioning.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Senator Donohue has rightly questioned the potential costs of the metro project as no one quite knows what it will entail. The metro is necessary for north Dublin as the rest of the country becomes dependent on Dublin Airport, which is another debate.

Transport 21: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I will pass on the Deputy's comments. This is the second anniversary of the Taoiseach's announcement to build a world-class transport system for the 21st century on time and in budget. There have been criticisms of many projects of Transport 21, some of which are behind schedule. I welcomed the launch of Transport 21 as it placed an important and large emphasis on public transport,...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: The Minister should ask people in the area how they might be better served. Cork city has a low population and, in selling itself abroad, needs to improve its population base. It is a discussion for another day and a debate that is ongoing in the area. In terms of roads and services, people would be better served in coming under the remit of Cork City Council. Cork County Council is...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: There are eight minutes in total in the slot. We will return tomorrow.

Child Care: Motion (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: I discussed this matter with the Minister of State many times in the past month, including during Adjournment debates. I am sure he is well aware that a series of public meetings have been taking place across the country. There was one in Cork last week and there was also one in Donegal. These meetings reflect the real concern that is out there regarding the proposed changes in the...

Local Government (Roads Functions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: As a member of the roads committee of Cork City Council since 1999, I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. The Bill transfers an important element of the Minister's remit to the Department of Transport. Many speakers have expressed their scepticism about this initiative in view of the difficulty we encounter in obtaining information from the NRA. As Deputy McHugh observed,...

Overseas Missions. (8 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Defence the projected cost of the Irish participation in the forthcoming EU mission to Chad; if this amount will be provided in addition to the normal defence budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27767/07]

Written Answers — Witness Security Programme: Witness Security Programme (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will introduce legislation for a statutory based witness protection programme to combat gangland crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27533/07]

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Nov 2007)

Deirdre Clune: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he will take to tackle vandalism and anti-social behaviour, such as that which occurred on Halloween night 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27534/07]