Results 61-75 of 75 for drugs speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (8 Jul 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...to prepare the report, which makes over 70 recommendations on short and long term responses to challenges the community faces. This includes measures around crime prevention, youth services, drug addiction, education, infrastructure and community development. The recommendations highlight the need for improved interagency cooperation in the administration and delivery of State services in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cost of Living Issues (29 Jun 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...fares of 20% from the end of April to the end of the year. This will impact approximately 800,000 daily users of Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go Ahead, Luas, DART and Local Link services; - a reduction of the Drug Payment Scheme from €144 to €80 benefitting just over 70,000 families; - the working family payment budget increase was brought forward...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Programme for Government (18 May 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...xa0; It is recognised nationally and internationally that people with disabilities incur many extra living costs as a result of their disability, for example; heating, disability aids and equipment, medical and drug costs, care costs and transport costs. In line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government, when complete, the research will provide a valuable input to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research Funding (17 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...Outcomes SEAM Research Centre, Schivo Medical, Graph Treatments Ltd, STRYKER, DIT This project will develop Additively Manufactured (using 3-D printing), Biocompatible, metallic components for the medical device industry. The project will focus both on the creation of implants with improved functional properties such as drug elution and also on metallic structures that...

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...such as those in the Deputy's own county, including Abbott Ireland, MSD and Boston Scientific in Clonmel, are at the cutting edge of developing and manufacturing complex and often life-saving drugs that are exported throughout the world. It is important to remember that Ireland is a key part of a sophisticated global supply chain within the biopharmaceutical industry and that has been...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Cost of Living Issues (15 Sep 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...the end of April to the end of the year. This will impact approximately 800,000 daily users of Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Dublin Bus, Go Ahead, Luas, DART and Local Link services; - a reduction of the Drug Payment Scheme from €144 to €80 benefitting just over 70,000 families; - the working family payment budget increase was brought forward from 1 June to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (18 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...reduce surgical complexity. Health & Wellbeing – Medical Devices Galway €1.9m E-BAMBI - Enhanced Biocompatibility of Additively Manufactured Biomedical Implants for Improved Clinical Outcomes SEAM Research Centre, Schivo Medical, Graph Treatments Ltd, STRYKER, DIT This project will develop Additively Manufactured (using 3-D printing), Biocompatible, metallic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Programme for Government (5 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...set out in the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027. Examine approaches to identifying at-risk young people and vulnerable groups to interrupt their potential trajectory into problem drug and alcohol misuse. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has responsibility for this Programme for Government commitment. Create new...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Initiatives (17 Sep 2020)

Heather Humphreys: ...of our rural towns and villages, and assist them in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19. The Dublin North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC)following on from the Mulvey Report, funds varied projects, from pilot drugs projects and social employment projects to community grants and events The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP), focuses on supporting groups in...

Cost-of-Living Supports: Motion [Private Members] (14 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...;125 in March 2022 and €100 in May 2022; — a universal energy credit of €200 introduced in April 2022, followed by three further €200 energy credits, with the next credit due in people's bills in March and April this year; — a reduction in student fees; — a 20 per cent reduction in public transport fees; — a reduction in costs of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Equality Issues (17 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...groups, who are deemed most distant from the labour market, which include persons with a disability, members of the Traveller community, those most distant from the labour market, unemployed people, stabilised and recovering drug misusers and people with convictions who are in contact with the probation service. Libraries Development The public library service provides the Work Matters...

Seanad: Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (22 Jun 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...who will stop at nothing in pursuit of their criminal activities. The Garda authorities are working intensively to bring immense pressure on these criminal groups, to disrupt their activities and to seize their drugs and cash. The Garda deserves praise for the considerable successes it has had against these groups, which have been remarkable in the past year. With the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (18 Dec 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ..., Teagasc, Marine Institute Monaghan €2.0m BioHealx Signum Surgical Ltd, Anecto Ltd Galway €1.9m E-BAMBI - Enhanced Biocompatibility of Additively Manufactured Biomedical Implants for Improved Clinical Outcomes SEAM Research Centre, Schivo Medical, Graph Treatments Ltd, STRYKER, DIT Schivo Medical – WaterfordGraph Treatments – DublinStryker –...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I thank Deputies for their contributions and for their support for this Bill. I would like to mention a number of amendments I intend to introduce on Committee Stage. They relate to the drug testing of members of An Garda Síochána, as well as trainees, civilian staff, reserve members and applicants. The amendments were recommended by the Garda Inspectorate in its report from last...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Heather Humphreys: ...will require that any Garda Síochána stations designated shall be in writing and a list of designated stations shall be published. Section 8 makes a similar amendment to the Criminal Justice Act 2006. That Act requires persons to whom the legislation applies - those convicted of drug trafficking offences - to make certain specified notifications at a district or divisional...