Results 601-620 of 4,404 for speaker:Liz McManus

Written Answers — Health Services. : Health Services. (1 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the Comhairle report on plastic surgical services will be published; the action she will be taking to deal with the needs of further development of plastic surgical services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18517/05]

Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: In the meantime, who will protect the elderly?

Suicide Prevention: Statements. (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: It is unusual to revisit an issue so soon after it has been debated in Private Members' time but the issue of suicide deserves to be revisited. As Deputy Neville has stated on a number of occasions, suicide is a unique tragedy which has a lifelong impact on families and communities. The proliferation of support groups in recent years has helped families to cope with suicides and I hope the...

Written Answers — Nuclear Disarmament Initiative: Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position in relation to the talks that are ongoing between the European Union and Iran; the basis of the European Union's approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18490/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the report commissioned by the Government in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami; and if he will give an indication of the Irish presence in Aceh, both in terms of those persons employed by the Irish Government as well as those working for non-governmental associations. [18489/05]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of vacancies by Health Board area, of nursing, therapy and allied medical professional posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18784/05]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (2 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 107: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of tenders and requests to participate as a design team to work up detailed plans for the design and construction of the two new BreastCheck static clinical units have been received; the length of time expected in deliberating on the tenders received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18788/05]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (14 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the actions she intends to take arising from the report, Literacy and Numeracy in Disadvantaged Schools, which found that in some schools up to 50% of pupils have literacy problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19665/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (14 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will address the serious concerns regarding the impact the introduction of the weighted system of allocation of resource teaching support will have on resource teachers and resource hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19666/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Allowances: Nursing Allowances (14 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 194: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason student nurses attending Trinity and affiliated to St. James's Hospital have not been awarded their travel allowances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19156/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Education: Nursing Education (14 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 195: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the rostered placement will be reduced to 34 weeks, excluding leave for the 2005 intake onwards, in view of the proposed changes to the structure of the rostered year for B.Sc. nursing students; if, prior to these changes taking place it will be appropriate that some discussion take place with the HEI's, the heads of...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Today is World AIDS Day. Will the Tánaiste as Minister for Health and Children state whether she is satisfied we are doing enough to combat this terrible disease which is devastating parts of the developing world in particular? In view of the fact that in Ireland the budget to combat sexually transmitted diseases was cut last year, will she indicate if she will ensure sufficient funding is...

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Will she include measures under the health information and quality authority Bill to ensure there is proper public health provision in this country to combat this condition?

Order of Business. (15 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: My question is perfectly in order.

Written Answers — Postal Services: Postal Services (15 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will ensure that traditional place names are retained in the new postcode system he plans to introduce; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the communications regulator has expressed concern at the potential for traditional place names to be lost under any new postcode system; and if he will...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (15 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his response to the surplus of €6.8 million posted by RTE in 2004; the way in which the national broadcaster plans to spend this surplus over the next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19910/05]

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: The Tánaiste stated the State was losing up to €12 million per month because of a failure to charge people in nursing homes. Legislation was rushed through this House, to be followed by regulations. It was reported only in the past few days that——

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Yes, it is on secondary legislation.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: I believe it was said we would not be interrupted.

Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)

Liz McManus: Secondary legislation. It was stated in the media that the secondary legislation, the regulations to permit the charges to be levied, was signed by the Minister. There is no sign of its being laid before the House. Will the Minister indicate what is happening? On possible changes in the law applying to dentistry, does the Government intend to extend the recognition of orthodontic...