Results 501-520 of 9,163 for speaker:Jack Chambers

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: Before I begin, I wish to note that Deputy Mary Butler will take the final two minutes of Deputy O'Callaghan's time. I welcome the members of the deaf community to the debate this evening. At the Committee on Justice and Equality a really honest description was outlined to Members of the current situation faced by many members of the deaf community. I thank Dr. John Bosco Conama, Ms Wendy...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: -----to run for local or general elections and to participate in the political process. That would certainly accelerate the work that is being done by the Committee on Justice and Equality and by the Oireachtas on this matter. It is to be hoped we will see people who are deaf becoming members of different local authorities and becoming Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. It would be a...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: It is regrettable but perhaps it also shows the lack of will on their part to take this matter seriously and to address the Bill positively. With regard to the Minister of State's speech, I know that he takes matters around this issue very seriously, but as my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, has said, a simple message around bringing this Bill forward and having it progressed and legislated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Legislation (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the specific industry stakeholders, including private firms, that her Department has engaged with or received submissions from regarding the Gambling Control Bill, including the date of any meetings in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34205/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 237. To ask the Minister for Health the number of medical cards issued per month over the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34206/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Data (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 238. To ask the Minister for Health the number of general practitioner visit cards issued per month over the past ten years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34207/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 239. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme for each local health area in tabular form; and the waiting time [34208/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 240. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the considerable concerns of the private and voluntary nursing home sector regarding the failings of the fair deal funding model and the push for greater equality in fees payable for the provision of nursing home care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34209/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: The programme for Government mentions the extension of the childhood vaccination programme to include meningitis B and rotavirus vaccines. Yesterday, we saw in much of the print media that the Department of Health is failing to reach its goal to implement the strategy by 1 December for newborn babies. This follows the Department of Health failing to procure the BCG vaccine earlier this year....

Other Questions: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 39. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for the Dublin western metropolitan region are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in the Dublin western metropolitan region have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34735/16]

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: I thank my colleague, Deputy James Browne, for introducing a very positive motion. We all embrace what A Vision for Change is trying to do. It is a roadmap to achieve proper and substantive community-based mental health services and to improve existing services. My criticism of what is happening is not of the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, who was recently in my constituency in Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 67. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in the Dublin western metropolitan region on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to the Dublin western metropolitan region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34736/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 439. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an operation in respect of a person (details supplied); the reason this scheduled operation was cancelled suddenly; if he will ensure this operation is performed without any further delay to prevent further distress for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34430/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: I thank the witnesses. I met them a number of weeks ago and they gave a very honest account to me at that meeting. The raw facts of what the witnesses have described portray to the committee an outward consistency, which we too must display. We all know Irish people who have left Ireland so it is important that in advocating for them we show an internal consistency in our approach to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: I thank the deputation for the presentation. Two questions come to mind. The first follows from my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, said. I come across this issue regularly. People are trying to secure reunification with their families. What is the percentage for rejections? I know it is difficult for families. Does NASC have internal projections? In my experience, it has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: We had a debate recently on Calais. It was something our party led and some of my colleagues spoke passionately about it. The response from Government seemed to refer to the administrative framework and Tusla. What is the NGO perspective? Is the Government moving to ensure that the administrative framework is in place to allow us to progress this matter quickly? Has the Government moved...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Migrant Crisis: Discussion (16 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: Yes.

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: I acknowledge the work done by my colleague, Deputy John Lahart, in preparing this legislation. As Deputies Eamon Ryan and Curran said, we can all work on this together as a collective. The benefit of the legislation versus what the Green Party has presented is that it is not overly prescriptive. It is important to have a broad and wide public consultation process with stakeholders, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (22 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a site for the new secondary school in the Castleknock and Carpenterstown area of Dublin 15 has been confirmed; the location of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35757/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (22 Nov 2016)

Jack Chambers: 239. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he is considering using the post office network as a facility for the sale of motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35868/16]