Results 4,701-4,720 of 7,119 for speaker:Jack Wall
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: The Minister can shake his head but it is the truth.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: There is not a significant number.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: The Minister should have.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: They have a valid case. All that occurred in regard to the old non-contributory pension payment was a change in title. The Minister excluded all the other pension entitlements. Why did he not exclude the one in question?
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: What about those under 66?
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: The Minister is giving excuses instead of taking action.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: I know.
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (9 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the renewal of a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46833/10]
- Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 141,143, and 144 of 24 Samhain 2010, his views regarding the data supplied by the Health Research Board showing the high level of drugs use here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46334/10]
- National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: I thank the Minister for his reply. I resubmitted this question because I believed the Minister's reply to my questions in November had watered down the extent of drug use. When it is claimed figures given should not be taken as absolute, it still should not take from the fact that use of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, cannabis, etc in Ireland is relatively high. We saw how in the past...
- National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Will the Minister ensure a positive review is made of these figures for this purpose?
- National Drugs Strategy (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: These are the figures we want in the public domain. While the Minister has read them out here, I want to see them in every health centre, doctors' clinic, GAA grounds and other public places to highlight the dangers of drugs. Alternatives to drugs must be provided through better recreational facilities and so forth. We have some hope if we can reduce the demand for drugs; if not, we will...
- Community Development Projects (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Will the Minister indicate how the consultation process will operate, particularly in light of the large number of groups and projects involved? Will officials from the Department be handling the process or does the Minister propose to appoint consultants? How long will it take for the consultation process to be completed?
- Poverty Levels (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Have the Minister or any of his Government colleagues been involved in discussions regarding the plight of voluntary organisations as Christmas approaches? Will funding be provided for these organisations in order that they might provide assistance to people who have fallen into poverty? Groups such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are pleading for funding so that they might try to...
- Community Development (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: As the Minister has stated, obviously the front line services are of greatest concern. While I am sure it is his intention, I ask the Minister to ensure there is no loss of employment or service. In circumstances in which the unknown provides problems in this regard, I ask that the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs should consider individual cases. I do not suggest...
- Written Answers — Social Inclusion Initiatives: Social Inclusion Initiatives (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is satisfied with the progress made to date in regard to the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion; the number of social inclusion projects or strategies reached since this Government took office in 2007; the number of projects or strategies put on hold; the number that has had their conclusion deadlines...
- Written Answers — Severe Weather Events: Severe Weather Events (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is involved with other Government Departments in relation to the current weather conditions and the effects such conditions may have on those living alone and those living in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46036/10]
- Written Answers — Tax Statements: Tax Statements (14 Dec 2010)
Jack Wall: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be furnished with a P21 for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47238/10]