Results 661-680 of 21,588 for speaker:Denis Naughten

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage. (18 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Exactly, they have had plenty of charity. They want to be treated as individuals and citizens of this State, in the same way as everyone else. The majority of them want to live independent lives in so far as they can. They want to have the same rights as each of us, such as the right to an adequate education, which many of them have not had in the past. I will make one point on a particular...

Written Answers — Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Safety (18 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the opinion of the European Commissioner for Energy (details supplied) that the European Union should be given control of the safety of nuclear installations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16444/05]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (18 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 132: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the numbers employed by each local authority for the years 2002, 2003 and 2004; the category under which they are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16384/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to Question No. 127 of 14 April 2005, if her Department has concluded its review of staffing numbers; the total number of staff from her Department who will be transferring to the new offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16619/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (18 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Questions Nos. 249, 250 and 251 of 13 April 2005, if she will report on the issue. [16618/05]

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: There is better care for the animals.

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Does Deputy Connolly know the difference between them?

Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (19 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: It has HETAC approval, so it already has the required standards.

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (19 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the action he is taking to roll out three-phase electricity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16536/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (19 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) will be called for a cataract operation; when this person was first referred to the consultant; the reason for the ongoing delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16829/05]

School Transport. (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: I echo the sentiments of all Members in extending my sympathies to the families, relatives and friends of those who sadly lost their lives yesterday. We must go through due process in regard to this tragedy and it important that we do not jump to conclusions. There must be a full and thorough investigation into all the circumstances surrounding the accident. The focus of today's discussion...

Services for People with Disabilities. (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the issue of the lack of an audiology service in the west, particularly in the west. At present, approximately 750 adults and 210 children in the west await the services of an audiologist. This figure includes new referrals and recalls. The average waiting time for child audiology services in County Roscommon is four years. A child who, due to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to review the means test for farmers applying for the old age non-contributory pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16885/05]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be called for a cataract operation; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17236/05]

Written Answers — Pre-School Services: Pre-School Services (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to Question No. 334 of 26 January 2005 if the child care report has been finalised; if training issues for pre-school inspection staff will arise as a result of the requirements of the revised regulations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17340/05]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if funding will be approved for an application for a club (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16899/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of applications received by her Department under the national reserve; when entitlements will be allocated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16898/05]

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food further to her comments (details supplied) if she has discussed the matter with the European Commissioner; the response to date from the Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17281/05]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 249, 250 and 251 of 13 April 2005 regarding resource teacher supports, if she will report on the issue. [17088/05]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (24 May 2005)

Denis Naughten: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when she will reply to correspondence from a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17148/05]