Results 7,381-7,400 of 24,092 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Charges Exemptions (16 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 1689. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to introduce an exemption for water charges for sports clubs, community groups and registered charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54776/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 1851. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding options available to purchase equipment for a newly formed brass band; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54546/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Indecon Review of Irish Harness Racing Sector: Irish Harness Racing Association (16 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: I know this matter has been discussed well by previous speakers and in the responses to the questions. I join with others in commending the ongoing work being done by the association. I also think there is tremendous potential and it deserves our support. As a committee we have made it clear we are very supportive of that seed funding being forthcoming promptly. We do not have the...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 6. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans for the Tús scheme and the community employment schemes in view of the fact that many community groups are finding it difficult to recruit persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1878/18]

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: This is to ask the Minister her plans for the Tús and the community employment schemes in view of the fact that many community groups are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit persons, particularly in light of some of the employment agencies which work on behalf of the State having to prioritise applicants if they are called for those first even in cases where a Tús scheme or...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: I thank the Minister for her response. In outlining the role of the CE and Tús schemes, the Minister indicates that the Government does not see them as sustainable pathways for people on their own and that her primary focus in relation to their objective is entirely towards placing people back in employment. While that is a key objective, we also have to recognise the tremendous role...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: One would think from listening to the Minister that there is some higher power above the Minister, Government and national Parliament forcing these schemes to operate the way they do and tying the Minister's hands. The reality is it is within the power of the Minister, Government and Parliament to influence and mould these schemes and to shape them in a way that is appropriate. I am very...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Review (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: And will be again.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 100. To ask the Minister for Health his views regarding a name change for home help professionals which adequately reflects their qualifications and skills (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (17 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 108. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include the purchase of EpiPens, which are necessary for persons suffering from life-threatening allergies such as peanut allergies, under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2181/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the levels of capital expenditure which will be allocated for infrastructure projects for County Donegal; the timeframe for these allocations; the projects for which funding will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2127/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Funding (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 35. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has held discussions with the European Commission in relation to the possible allocation of additional funding for the Border region in view of the particular challenges that will arise in that area following Brexit and the need to improve infrastructure to assist existing businesses remain competitive; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 160. To ask the Minister for Health his views on member states proceeding with mandatory origin labels for food products at national level; and his further views on the steps that should be taken at EU level regarding such actions. [2663/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the works his Department plans on carrying out in a hospital (details supplied); if the contract for works has been awarded; when work will commence; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2421/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Data (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of GLAS 1, 2 and 3 farmers that have received and not received their 2017 advance payment respectively, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2644/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland has live exports currently in operation, by sector, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2645/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 232. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exports beef; the volume and value in 2016 and 2017 of beef exports by country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2646/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exports dairy product; the volume and value in 2016 and 2017 of dairy exports, by country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2647/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 234. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exports lamb; the volume and value in 2016 and 2017 of lamb exports by country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2648/18]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Exports Data (18 Jan 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 235. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exports pork; the volume and value in 2016 and 2017 of pork exports by country, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2649/18]