Results 381-400 of 3,962 for speaker:Lisa Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Garda Vetting of Personnel (19 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 326. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the average time taken before the Defence Forces forward Garda security vetting applications to An Garda Síochána once an applicant for the RDF has successfully completed a fitness test and interview; the average time taken before the Defence Forces subsequently apply to An Garda Síochána for Garda security clearance upon...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve (19 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 327. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason the Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association has yet to receive a reply to letters sent to his office dated 13 July 2016 and 13 September 2016 regarding the case for commissioning a qualified leading seaman to become an officer in the Naval Service Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2418/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thought it was two minutes each to make a submission. That is cutting us short by a minute overall.

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: We will fire ahead. Worrying reports have emerged of serious and ongoing health and safety concerns at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel. There are reports of severely negligent practices concerning the handling of hazardous materials and there are a number of issues that we must address in this matter. We have three whistleblowers who wrote to the Taoiseach and the then Minister for...

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: If that has not been done, what has been done in this regard?

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: We will take the same leniency too.

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: We have received quite worrying reports of practices and, to use one of the terms mentioned, "practical jokes". Something known as "tubbing" was reported, for example, which is where new recruits were tossed into baths full of unknown chemicals as a joke and an initiation process. There is a culture in that regard. There is a lack of appreciation of the ongoing dangers associated with...

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: Not exactly. It was more just a lack of regard for the seriousness-----

Topical Issue Debate: Air Corps Health and Safety (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: No, the point I am making is about the lack of knowledge and training about the seriousness of the dangers of the chemicals.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Meetings (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 66. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the next EU Foreign Affairs Council will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2797/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he and his Department have had with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in relation to the Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2798/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 260. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider instructing the appropriate semi-State companies under his Department that are engaged in electric power generation to engage with the liquidator of a company (details supplied) to determine whether any of the semi-State companies could complete this project and operate it. [3409/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 261. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will instruct his Department to engage with the liquidator of a company (details supplied) in County Mayo to determine the assistance the State could lend to ensure this project is completed in view of the fact that it will provide some much needed employment in County Mayo and assist greatly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Funding (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the money that will be allocated to the R312 for upgrade works in 2017; his Department's long-term plan for this vital road connecting Erris to Castlebar in which the county's main hospital is situated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3436/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Weight of Schoolbags: Discussion (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the delegations for their presentations. We have moved past the issuing of guidelines and it is time to legislate. I do not care how schools manage to do it. They just have to do it because it is in the interests of children. It should be done in conjunction with schools and parents, by providing them with guidelines on how they might reduce the weight of schoolbags. It would be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Weight of Schoolbags: Discussion (25 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I wish to ask a follow-up question. The committee members were provided with a policy advice note that was prepared for the committee. As part of the background information, we were told that studies conducted around the globe have found that schoolbags should weigh no more than 10% to 15% of a child's body weight. International studies advise that there should be a weight restriction on...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: There have been many announcements by Government of initiatives to address the housing crisis. Nevertheless, there remains an ongoing crisis at all levels across the housing sector. In Dublin alone, 1,200 families - including 2,500 children - are living in hotel accommodation. Last November, there were 6,985 men, women and children in emergency accommodation throughout the State, a 31%...

Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Minister for his reply. We have had major commitments from the Government in terms of building housing, but they are slow to translate to action. There are still 2,000 vacant homes awaiting refurbishment across the various local authorities. The housing repair and leasing initiative that was piloted in Cavan and Waterford seems to be going well, but it needs to be extended. My...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: My question relates to the health (amendment) Bill. We read reports last night to the effect that the HSE has withdrawn its High Court appeal of an Employment Appeals Tribunal decision to give a pay rise to two consultants based on historical contracts. To put it mildly, this presents a potentially serious strain on public finances. I am keen to know the reason for the withdrawal. Can the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Accident and Emergency Departments (26 Jan 2017)

Lisa Chambers: 158. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the proposed extension to the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital; the plans for the extension; the areas of the emergency department that will be extended; the expected date for completion of the project; and his plans to hire additional staff to cover the additional area. [3655/17]