Results 301-320 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Weight of Schoolbags: Weight of Schoolbags (16 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on introducing an ebook initiative to reduce the cost and weight of school books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35278/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if there has been an increase in the number of families applying for the family income supplement in the past six months; if her Department has estimates for the number of families entitled to FIS not currently receiving this supplement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34854/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the instability on international stock markets and the negative publicity regarding the value of pensions have impacted on the uptake of pensions; if so, the actions she and the Pensions Board will take to address this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34855/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria he will use to determine those liable to pay the €200 car park charge he has proposed in budget 2009; if this will apply to areas that do not have adequate public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35766/08]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made to provide adults with intellectual disabilities dental services under general anaesthetic in the Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35469/08]

Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when she will be in a position to provide the BCG vaccination to newborns in the Cork region; the steps that have been taken or will be taken to reduce the number of children on the waiting list for the BCG vaccine in the region; if she will provide a timetable for the progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35470/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will implement the European Communities third postal directive; the timeframe for its implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35377/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (22 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for his Department's land in Templebreedy, Crosshaven, County Cork; the effect these plans will have on the local pitch and putt club that is located on this land and his Departmental staff working in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35126/08]

Written Answers — Toxic Waste: Toxic Waste (22 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to remove the hazardous waste on Haulbowline Island and clean up the island once this waste is removed; the amount this will cost his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36373/08]

Housing Market. (23 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 6: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the home choice scheme applies only to newly built properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36497/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (23 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the eligibility criteria she will use to establish if a person is entitled to a medical card other than income eligibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36633/08]

Telecommunications Services. (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will ensure his Department undertakes a comprehensive audit of national broadband infrastructure including wireless, fibre, copper and mobile in order that he has a clear picture of the gaps in physical infrastructure that need to be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37173/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the criteria she uses to establish eligibility for a medical card based on medical reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36933/08]

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Transport the funding he has provided for green routes, on an itemised basis, under the Cork area strategic plan; the funding he proposes to provide to these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37367/08]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 389: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason funding is no longer available to the disabled persons grant scheme in both Cork city and county councils; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37331/08]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (29 Oct 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, further to Parliamentary Question No. 498 of 21 October 2008, when he will publish legislation that will transpose the third postal directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37079/08]

Training Programmes: Motion (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I support the motion. Tomorrow we expect the latest figures on unemployment and expect they will be negative and that unemployment will have soared. Deputy Varadkar mentioned unemployment among young people and I will make further comment on that area. The number of unemployed under 25 year olds is a matter to which the Government should give serious attention. The figures for September...

Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: Although it is late in the evening and not many Members are present, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak for the first time on the budget. In particular, I wish to use some of my time to concentrate on the education cutbacks, which constituted a highly negative and retrograde step. I also will focus on the vulnerable in our society and those who cannot speak for themselves....

Tax Code. (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: I welcome the opportunity to raise this issue again. The Minister is familiar with the Cork docklands, which lie to the east of the city. The area has been recognised by both local authorities in the Cork region as having the potential for development. For more than six years, the authorities have promoted it and succeeded in gaining priority recognition for it in the national development...

Tax Code. (4 Nov 2008)

Deirdre Clune: On a point of clarification, the Minister, Deputy Martin, referred to allocations under the gateway innovation fund for 2009. Is the allocation for 2009 or 2010? I understood the allocation was to be made available in 2010.