Results 401-420 of 12,033 for speaker:Regina Doherty

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Patient Statistics (22 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: 185. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide statistics for teenage pregnancies covering the years 2010, 2011, and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1446/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services Ombudsman (22 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: 228. To ask the Minister for Finance following the case in the High Court in May 2012 involving the Financial Service Ombudsman, if he will now provide further clarification on the terminating of hire purchase agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3134/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (22 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: 521. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the quarterly figures on burglary including car theft in County Meath by town and rural areas for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3004/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Contracts (29 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the tender for the payment of entitlements on behalf of her Department; when a decision is being made in relation to the awarding of this contract; if she will take into consideration the impact on jobs, convenience and professional standards that are currently being provided by An Post; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Substance Abuse Prevention Education (29 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans an assessment of alcohol education in the school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3957/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Substance Abuse Prevention Education (29 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has any plans to implement or introduce a drug and alcohol awareness study in secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3958/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (29 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration will be given to extend the season for hedge cutting into April in view of due of the inclement weather and wet land,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (29 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the issue of appointing ISPCA Inspectors as authorised officers in relation to non-farm cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3986/13]

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (30 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: I would hate to see how Deputy Jerry Buttimer would react if he was really upset by our colleagues across the floor. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. It is no secret that the Government inherited a health care system in crisis. The health care system is engaged in an ongoing process of change and transformation at every level. The key focus is to ensure...

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was buried today. Last week none of us knew him but today we know his name, his commitment to his community and his exemplary sense of duty in his job. He was the type of person that this country needs. I send my deepest sympathy to his wife, his family and his colleagues in the Garda Síochána. His shocking death reminds us of the huge debt our...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Playground Spaces (30 Jan 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the recommendations for playground space per square metre per child in national schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4703/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (5 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration is to be given to index link the Standard Fund Threshold on the proposed cap to tax relief for pension contributions that deliver on incomes over €60,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5426/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to extending Section 787Q of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 to private sector pension schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5428/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (5 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a family (details supplied) in County Meath will be provided with access to a school bus service for their three young children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5457/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Burial Grounds (5 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of works at Dunboyne Graveyard, County Meath, which have been put on hold; when they might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5121/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: DNA Database (5 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration is being given to the establishment of a national DNA crime database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5122/13]

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: We are here to pay tribute to our friend and colleague Shane and, importantly, to support his family. I first met Shane in the run-up to the 2005 by-election. As we all do during such times he was canvassing seeking support for the upcoming convention. We all wanted somebody new and refreshing and on the night of the convention while all of the other candidates spoke very well Shane spoke...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: It is hard to believe that the national lottery was established in 1987. Through the years it has obviously raised substantial amounts of money for the four main sectors of youth, sports and recreational amenities; health and welfare; arts, culture and national heritage; and, in particular, the Irish language. The Bill will repeal 1986 legislation and establish a new national lottery...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (6 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to replace and upgrade the Garda transport fleet; the condition of the fleet when he took office; the provision that was made to upgrade the fleet by the previous administration; if he is satisfied that Garda patrol cars and other vehicles are safe to be used on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5654/13]

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Regina Doherty: Hear, hear.