Results 361-380 of 28,162 for speaker:Catherine Murphy

Written Answers — Child Care Sector: Child Care Sector (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in line with the Government's stated commitment to child care, he will set about a reform of the child care industry whereby child care workers would have an entitlement to a career structure to include pay scales, pension rights, promotional and training structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37921/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 221: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if there is a legal obligation on the part of her Department to ensure that speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services are provided to children of secondary school age who have been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders where the Department of Education and Science has requested that such...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 225: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the areas in which the Health Service Executive has been requested by the Department of Education and Science to provide speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services to support the educational requirements of children with special needs; the legal obligations they have to satisfy such...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the high demand for speech therapists, language therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists that currently exists the measures she has taken or proposes to take in order that the growing number of children requiring these services can be accommodated; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 223: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of children who are on waiting lists for speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services throughout the country; the way in which she intends to ensure that all of these children receive the services they require; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38248/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 224: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services are not being provided by the Health Service Executive for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38249/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 435: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the schools which have lodged applications for works to be carried out under the summer works scheme 2006 will be informed as to the success or failure of same applications; when this information will be made public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37808/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (6 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 502: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the guidance which has been given to local authorities regarding the licensing of waste collection operators; if a minimum level of service is recommended or enforced by his Department and local authorities with regard to such licensed operators, for example the collection frequency of residual waste and...

Good Samaritan Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: While the Good Samaritan Bill 2005, which I welcome, seems to have some technical flaws, the motivation for it is good. It is difficult to see how this issue can be raised in a serious manner without the introduction of legislation. If our common law in this regard does not reflect natural justice, we should intervene by producing such legislation. The Bill is refreshing because it appeals to...

Decentralisation Programme. (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: There is another aspect to the numbers the Minister of State gave us, that is, who wishes to decentralise. I received a reply to a parliamentary question on 2 November on the risk assessment done by the Department and in which it was very forthcoming on issues such as loss of corporate memory, loss of key staff to execute tasks contained in the plan, corporate isolation and possible loss of...

Written Answers — Airspace Regulation: Airspace Regulation (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions which have taken place between his Department, the Irish Aviation Authority and the management of Weston Aerodrome since an application was made by the latter to the former for a change in their airspace licence; the impact such a change in airspace licence he will have on operations at Casement Aerodrome; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the person who has the legal responsibility to ensure that speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services are provided to children who have been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders and are in primary or secondary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38342/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the necessary budgetary allocations have been made by her Department or the Health Service Executive with regard to financing the provision of speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services for all children in need of these services; if her Department or the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of her Department's stance that thousands of persons here fail to access education, social, economic and career opportunities due to communication difficulties of one kind or another and that therapy services help persons to maximise their communication potential and offer assistance with daily living, she is...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to her response to Question No. 491 of 4 November 2005, if her Department has received an up-to-date report from Bus Éireann with regard to the need for a school bus service to be provided to students (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this report has been received, the findings of same, if the report will change her...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the person who has the legal responsibility to ensure that speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological services are provided to children who have been diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders and are in primary or secondary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38341/05]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (7 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 264: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects the survey he initiated into planning policies applied by local authorities as they relate to management companies to be complete; the measures he anticipates taking following the conclusions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38484/05]

Waste Management. (8 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 7: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether the presence of dioxins as a result of the development of two new incinerators here will have an adverse effect on foods grown; her further views on whether this will become a disincentive for importers to purchase Irish food exports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38457/05]

Waste Management. (8 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: The Minister values the clean environment in which food is grown. Does she regret the decision to grant licences to these facilities? Belgium had a problem with dioxins that affected the poultry industry some years ago and this contaminated the reputation of poultry there. What measures will the Minister put in place if such a problem occurs here? The EPA will provide spot checks rather than...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Dec 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason there is a delay in deciding cases under the habitual residency rule, which applies to persons living outside the State for two years; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship this is creating for some applicants; his plans to do to reduce the waiting time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38605/05]