Results 5,101-5,120 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of regulators under the control of his Department; the function and responsibility of same; the number of staff employed, their outturn for 2008 and budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6492/09]
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (18 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of regulators under the control of his Department; the function and responsibility of same; the number of staff employed, their outturn for 2008 and budget for 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6497/09]
- Order of Business (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: On primary legislation, following the withdrawal of the education Ireland Bill, the Minister for Education and Science informed me the legislation would be merged with the qualifications (education and training) Bill, the purpose of which is to amalgamate the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, HETAC and FETAC. Will the Tánaiste ensure the legislation is expedited given the...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: We will not even try to measure the Government in this regard.
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: No, it has been caused by Government incompetence.
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: The previous speaker referred to the comments made in the House, the impact on the economy of those comments and the need for honesty. However, it is the lack of competence and reassurance from the Government benches that has led to the lack of confidence in our economy. Last weekend, the former chief economist with the International Monetary Fund, the IMF, was quoted as saying that the...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: They are 20-minute slots.
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: I acknowledge the Ceann Comhairle's announcement last night regarding Oireachtas reform. I hope that in line with the commission's decisions, the Government will implement proposals on necessary savings. Some 11 of the Ministers of State have already volunteered to resign their positions. The Taoiseach should take them up on their offers, as it would save at least â¬5.5 million per year...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: The people thanked him for it.
- Clinical Indemnity Scheme. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Before the Minister responds, will she update the House on the report on her desk concerning vaccine-damaged children? When does she hope to publish it?
- Clinical Indemnity Scheme. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: I have already met the working groups and they would have no problem in that regard.
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: While I thank the Minister of State for his reply, one might think while listening to it that something is being done. If that is the case, how could a further 16 children have gone missing during the 11 months of 2008 for which information is available? Is it not the case that reports have been completed on such hostel accommodation by the HSE or its agents? The NGOs have reported that...
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: The HSE has stated that many of these children have been rescued from desperate situations. Is this true?
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Is it true that some of these children have been rescued from brothels, in which they have been engaged in the sex industry? How can the Minister of State assert in this House that such children are being provided with the highest standards of care when no controls are in place? The Minister of State himself has admitted that no inspection of such facilities has taken place since 2000....
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: It is a scandal, not a challenge.
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Some of them are.
- Health Services. (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: It is because some of those who gave evidence have disappeared.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the development of services at Roscommon County Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42169/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for the development of services at Portiuncula Hospital, County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6472/09]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Feb 2009)
Denis Naughten: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be issued payment under the farm waste management scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6861/09]