Results 721-740 of 3,519 for speaker:Michelle Mulherin

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations Refurbishment (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has assessed the suitability of Killala Garda Station for accessibility to persons with disabilities; the conclusion of any assessment; if any refurbishment work to improve access has been costed by the OPW; when such works will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8315/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Electricity Generation (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies to set up new operations; the progress has been made regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the appeal will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8202/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has been refused carer's allowance when the person being cared for had been assessed for carer's benefit as being in need of full time care in August 2012 and has had no improvement in their condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8750/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies to Ireland to set up new operations; the progress that has been made regarding same; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Wind Energy Guidelines (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the restrictions that exist in locating wind turbines in areas or habitats in which red grouse live; the scientific basis for the restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Expenditure (19 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Health the funding from the Special Delivery Unit that has been allocated to County Mayo to date; the details of such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/13]

Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I am also pleased to speak in tonight’s debate. One truth that must be told about debt is that there is no easy way to deal with it. It will never be easy when one is up to one’s tonsils in debt or it is over one’s head. We are tasked with finding mechanisms to deal with debt, bearing in mind all the legalities and complications of the person who owes and the person to...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I will speak directly to the Bill. Section 30 provides for a scheme of accelerated industrial buildings allowances for the construction or refurbishment of certain buildings or structures used in connection with certain activities pertaining to the aviation sector and, in particular, buildings that accommodate activities such as maintenance, repair or overhaul of commercial aircraft. I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (20 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will prioritise the funding of a feasibility study for the development of a regional water supply scheme from Lough Mask to ensure a sustainable and good water supply to towns in east Mayo including Foxford, Swinford, Charlestown, Killkelly and Knock Airport whose current water sources are vulnerable and not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the significant volume of heavy trucks drawing materials daily to and from the Corrib Gas development site since 2004 along the N59 which is the designated route as per planning permission and the consequent wear and tear and damage to this road particularly in sections between Ballina and Bellacorrick, the contribution Shell...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the volume of heavy trucks drawing materials daily to and from the Corrib gas development site along the N59 since 2004 which is the designated route as per planning permission and the consequent wear and tear and significant damage to and poor surface condition of this road particularly in sections between Ballina and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the British Government for the support of electricity generated by wind energy from the State, the plans that are in place to attract wind turbine manufacturing companies here to set up new operations and the progress being made on same; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rural Development Programme (21 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of a grant application to Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company Teoranta by an enterprise (details supplied) in County Mayo; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9286/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Alternative Energy Projects (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will supply an update on plans to make the Belmullet wave test site, County Mayo, operational, including possible joint ventures involving private investment; the priority that he is giving to the project as part of the development of our indigenous wave energy resource and without which we continue to fall behind...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will direct EirGrid to implement smart grid technology in County Mayo until such time as the 400kv line planned for is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9952/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who were no more than five years of age when they first enrolled and attended primary school in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9897/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children who were no more than four years old when they first enrolled and attended primary school in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9898/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Childhood Education (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an apparent policy is being pursued of facilitating public primary schools for extensions for early childhood care and education rooms in view of the consequent displacement of a significant number of community and private childcare facilities which exist many of which have been funded under EOCP; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Design (26 Feb 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider changing the student grant scheme so that mortgage repayments are considered in the means test for grant eligibility due to there being an increasing number of families that have suffered drastic reductions in means under the burden of substantial home mortgage payments that have not reduced or that may have increased as a...