Results 541-560 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 88: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that her Department is in breach of its guidelines (details supplied); the position regarding the brief for a designated oncology unit for Waterford Regional Hospital. [15954/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (17 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 89: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the proposals of the sub-committee on radiotherapy for the provision of designated transport arrangements for the south east; when these proposals will be available; if designated funding will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15955/05]

Written Answers — Irish Blood Transfusion Service: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (17 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost of running the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Stillorgan clinic, County Dublin; its hours of opening; the turnover in regard to the amount of blood acquired; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16293/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be provided with an extension to include a physical education hall; the reason this school is being phased out of the SSRI strand and is not included in the school completion programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15942/05]

Order of Business. (18 May 2005)

Liz McManus: There are many delays with legislation originating in the Department of Health and Children. Will the Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill be taken in this session? When will it be published?

Public Expenditure: Motion (Resumed). (18 May 2005)

Liz McManus: The record of this Government with regard to health care is one of betrayal. Time after time, solemn promises made to the people have been jettisoned by the former Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, and then by his successor in that role, Deputy Harney. Meanwhile, patients continue, as always, to wait for treatment, for a bed or for a medical card. The public is by now aware of...

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 85: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of public money spent to date on the storage of electronic voting equipment; if he is satisfied that appropriate guidelines are in place governing the allocation of contracts for the storage of such equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16338/05]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 110: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress of his consideration of the First Report of the Commission on Electronic Voting which was published on 15 December 2004; the plans he has for the use of the electronic voting system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16337/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the launch of the new Údarás na Gaeltachta Strategic Development Plan 2005-2010; his further views on whether this plan is sufficient in itself to maintain and develop the Irish language in Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16668/05]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (19 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to increase funding for the joint language planning strategy between his Department and Údarás na Gaeltachta announced in 2004; his views on whether the €1.5 million budget is sufficient to allow this strategy to be fulfilled; if he will lobby for increased funds for this joint initiative; and if he will...

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (19 May 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be provided with funding to replace physical education equipment it has been forced to use since the school opened in 1975; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16736/05]

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: I wish to ask the Taoiseach two questions in regard to the code of conduct. First, has he any plans to reconsider and review the code of conduct to ensure that no office holder can use this House to make a racist slur?

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: I am very succinct in my question and it does relate to amendments.

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: The question is about amendments. I am asking the Taoiseach if he intends to make any amendments to ensure that the public good is protected in regard to an office holder making a racist slur.

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: I am not looking for a debate.

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: If the answers are just going to be "Yes" or "No", we will not get very far. A new situation——

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: The Taoiseach may consider responding since I am sure he understands the spirit in which this question has been asked. In regard to the code of conduct for office holders and Members of the Oireachtas appearing before tribunals of inquiry or Oireachtas committees carrying out inquiries of investigation——

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: ——is the Taoiseach satisfied that all of us are governed by the code of conduct, that it is not in need of amendment and that it works?

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: I find this very difficult. The two questions I am asking the Taoiseach are perfectly reasonable.

Standards in Public Office. (24 May 2005)

Liz McManus: I hardly imagine the Taoiseach will have a problem. I am sure he will be asking comprehensive questions before this session is out.