Results 741-760 of 28,162 for speaker:Catherine Murphy

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (7 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in the event of the part privatisation of Aer Lingus, the commitment by Government to employees seconded to FLS and then Team Aer Lingus will be carried by both the State and those purchasing the balance; if so, the estimated liability for the earnings and pension shortfall; the way in which it is intended to enforce the workers rights in...

Written Answers — Housing Policy: Housing Policy (7 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 406: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, due to the continuing price increases in the housing market, the stock of social and affordable housing units available to local authorities through the provisions of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is being threatened as local authorities can...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent national and local importance, namely, the lack of a strategic approach by Government towards the spending of national funds on sports and arts facilities. The recently announced capital allocations for sports and arts facilities show a clear leaning towards the county from which the Minister...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: The primary aim of the Bill is to give legal effect to the agreements that have been entered into under various treaties and conventions. In principle, I do not have a difficulty with mutual assistance. We are clearly living in changing times, and many crimes, such as those relating to the drug trade, terrorism and human trafficking, have taken on an international dimension. These are areas...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of the recent controversy surrounding the adjudged unconstitutional nature of provisions of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 1935 he will instigate a full review of all current legislation pertaining to sexual offences; if he will introduce to the Houses of the Oireachtas a comprehensive reforming act in order...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has intentions or plans to conduct an analysis of the communications structure between his Department and that of the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions to identify the reason the recently successful Constitutional challenge to provisions of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 1935 was not brought...

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason no information has been provided by her Department since 2001 on fluoride exposure in the population; the testing of the population being carried out in view of the acknowledgement that dental fluorosis is increasing; the specific measures intended to ensure that the public are protected against over exposure...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of encroachments into airspace controlled by Dublin air traffic control in 2005; the locations where these originated from; if any were designated a near miss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22010/06]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 172: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is usual for him not to receive notification of Supreme Court actions pertaining to the constitutionality of legislation in operation within the State; if it is usual for him to be made aware of legal action pending or before the courts; if so, if such notification is limited to a particular type or class of action...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy development and strategies which are being considered in view of the evolving nature of information and interventions for children with specific or special learning needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22031/06]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of staff within her Department whose duties are concerned with the area of special education for secondary school students and prospective secondary school students; if there is no such member of staff, the reason for same; if she has plans or intentions to create such a post; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 240: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of additional staff local authorities have sought sanction for in order to introduce the rental accommodation scheme; the number which have been approved per local authority; the basis on which they will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22037/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (8 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 241: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff each local authority is allowed to employ on a permanent basis and the number, since a cap has been put on the employment of additional staff, who have been sanctioned; their locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22038/06]

Seanad Elections. (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: It is utterly strange that graduates of different institutions are considered to have equivalent qualifications when it comes to securing employment but not in respect of qualifying to vote in Seanad elections. There is no reason a decision cannot be made to implement change in this regard. Has the Minister or the all-party committee considered the increasingly pronounced rural bias in terms...

Written Answers — Litter Pollution: Litter Pollution (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 143: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views in relation to the Irish Business Against Litter initiative on litter; if he intends to take action; if so, the form same will take; if he has corresponded with local authorities in relation to the survey specifically and litter generally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22442/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 152: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the preparations being made to release additional funding to local authorities in counties that have shown a strong pattern of population growth following the publication of the preliminary census results; if same will result in a relaxation of the staffing cap where it is deemed necessary; and if he will...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on dyslexia workshops; if she will award grant aid to such initiatives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22588/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the categories of specific or special learning needs required to have an individual learning plan; if it is intended to expend these categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22589/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has satisfied herself with the level of use of individual learning plans for children in need of special educational supports; if she will alter the manner in which such plans are incorporated into the education system by moving away from merely recommending their use and towards a situation where schools are required to...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (13 Jun 2006)

Catherine Murphy: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recommended case load for resource teachers; if it is intended to set minimum standards for such teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22590/06]