Results 381-400 of 992 for speaker:Gabrielle McFadden

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (29 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 558. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on an application for funding for a new school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33425/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I thank the witnesses for attending. Ireland has always been known as the country with the "céad míle fáilte" and we all want that for people who have been through such a terrible time. I am very concerned about how it is going to work and I find it all a bit vague in terms of what is before me. I am deeply concerned about putting people into reception centres. I have no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: With the best will in the world, despite the fact that the Government's intention is not to have people in these centres for too long, there are people in Athlone who have been living in a mobile home and waiting to be processed for more than ten years. I still do not know how long it is expected people will be in these centres. Mr. Kirrane said it was easier and better to deliver to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Mr. Costello said a selection would be made in the hot spots such as Italy or Piraeus. How will it work? Will people be selected, brought to Ireland and processed here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: One question was not answered, namely, if people are going into a barracks or a similar place, will they be in family units or dormitories? What kind of living conditions will they have?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Empty barracks are being considered.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015: Vote 35 - Army Pensions and Vote 36 - Defence (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: Like everybody else, I commend the Army and the Naval Service on the work they do, and I also commend the Minister and his Department. The Minister has indicated, with respect to the capital investment programme, that he will provide for ongoing refurbishment for a diverse defence property portfolio. I am always harassing the Minister about this but my concern relates to the use of barracks...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Memorandum of Understanding on Establishment of Battle Groups: Motion (30 Sep 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I agree with the Minister that for the lay person the term "battle group" is not a very good one. Under the Lisbon treaty these tasks were expanded to include joint disarmament operations and military advice assistance. What exactly does that mean?

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I am very pleased to have this opportunity to speak on an issue which is of huge concern to communities but also one which the Government and the Minister for Justice and Equality are taking a very proactive role in addressing. The burglary of a person’s home is a very serious offence and can be extremely traumatic for the victim. Last weekend, I bought my Sunday newspaper for the...

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (1 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: I want to put on record that it is 10.37 a.m. now. We have been here since 10 a.m. but have not yet done any of the business that we are here to do. We had a private meeting beforehand which I fail to see the reason for if we are now discussing what was discussed in private. It is very unfair to point fingers at civil servants who are here and are only doing their job. That has happened...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 289. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when funding will be allocated to complete the flood prevention works at Meelick in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34553/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 410. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality for an update on the legislative progress of the Scheme of Mental Capacity Bill 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33986/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 414. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide funding for a new Garda Síochána station in Athlone in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33987/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 426. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reforms that are being proposed aimed at improving conditions in direct provision accommodation, following the publication of the report of the working group on direct provision and the protection process; if timelines are in place to effect any proposed reforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34339/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 472. To ask the Minister for Health the number of places available on third level nursing courses for students who complete pre-nursing Further Education and Training Awards Council courses; if he is satisfied that there are enough places at third level to accommodate these students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33985/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (6 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 665. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline her views on the campaign by the Irish National Teachers Organisation, which is calling for the reduction of class sizes to the European Union average, and related matters (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34552/15]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: The Deputy also has notes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (8 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 179. To ask the Minister for Health the number of administrative staff working in the medical card processing section of the Health Service Executive, at present and in each year from 2010 to 2014, inclusive; the number of applications for medical card dealt with and approved, in each of these years and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35158/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (8 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 180. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical officers and deciding officers working in the medical card section of the Health Service Executive at present; in each year from 2010 to 2014; the number of applications for medical cards dealt with; approved, in each of these years; and to date in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35159/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (8 Oct 2015)

Gabrielle McFadden: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive carry out audits on the average time for processing and deciding on applications for medical cards for very sick children and adults; when, how and the number of these audits that are carried out on an annual basis; if these audits lead to an improvement in processing times; and if he will make a statement on the matter....