Results 61-80 of 371 for speaker:Michael Conaghan

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health when the primary care centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, will be opened; the services that will be available at the centre; if arrangements have been reached with local general practitioners or if other options have been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22276/12]

Child Care Services (16 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I was very concerned to hear recently that the City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee is to close three crèches at the end of June, including one in Ballyfermot College of Further Education. The facilities in question play a most important role in ensuring access to education. They make high quality...

Child Care Services (16 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The VECs have made further education a reality in this country for all social classes, and that has been a resounding success. Supports like those we are talking about is a vital ingredient in making and keeping it accessible. I believe that arrangements must be made. I have spoken to some potential partners already about this, and the Minister of State can turn those arrangements into a...

Foreign Conflicts (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his view on the conflict, and associated food shortages, in South Kordufan, Sudan; and the action he is taking in response. [25021/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 485: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider an amnesty on the non-principal private residence penalties in view of the number of persons who are belatedly realising that they are liable and now face penalties of more than double the outstanding amount. [25023/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (22 May 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 620: To ask the Minister for Health the proportion of consultants in public hospitals that are in breach of their contractual obligations with regard to fee-paying clients; the action he proposes to take to ensure full compliance,; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25020/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the level of employment control framework credits that has been provided to each body under the aegis of his Department; and their current staffing level in terms of ECF. [27209/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 626: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance he is giving to local authorities regarding mortgage arrears on local authority mortgages and shared ownership schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27207/12]

Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 627: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the guidance he is giving to local authorities regarding mortgage to rent on local authority mortgages and shared ownerships schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27208/12]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 646: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Q!uestion No. 212 of 6 June 2012, the level of employment control framework credits that have been provided to Léargas and their current staffing level in terms of the ECF. [28401/12]

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I acknowledge the excellent work carried out by the cultural and arts institutions referred to in the motion. Their work in safeguarding our cultural and artistic legacies and in retaining these legacies in tangible forms requires great skill and professionalism. Their work is at the heart of securing the transmission of culture to new generations. I pay tribute to the staff of this sector...

National Cultural Institutions: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2012)

Michael Conaghan: The Minister, Deputy Deenihan, is doing his best to ensure that what money we can afford to allocate to the arts and heritage is used as efficiently and effectively as possible. If savings can be made through the sharing of services and the reform of governance, it will help to avoid other cuts which might have a more detrimental impact on the excellent work of our arts and cultural...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise the issue of crime in Dublin city centre. Dublin has a reputation as a safe, friendly and welcoming city for visitors, and the city centre has always been a vibrant social hub for residents of suburban Dublin and outlying areas. Unfortunately, Dublin's reputation as a safe city is coming under threat. The threat comes in the form of...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I am sorry. The Garda can take the lead, but it cannot be held solely responsible. In other countries, the model of joint policing has been developed in such a way that there are different categories of public order personnel who play their part in ensuring public safety. We need to develop joint policing along those lines for Dublin to tackle this problem. I call on the Minister to...

Crime Levels (5 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is important to reiterate that the stakes for Dublin city are high. An unsafe environment is bad for its economy and businesses. Shops, restaurants, pubs and other businesses will suffer if the population does not feel safe on our streets. It will cost jobs. A city with a reputation for crime and anti-social behaviour will turn tourists...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has set a time-limit within which individuals awaiting redeployment must be fully redeployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33554/12]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (10 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person who has held three consecutive fixed-term contracts with a body under the aegis of a Government Department is considered permanent and a public servant. [33555/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: I endorse what Deputy Lyons has said and I wish to add some remarks of my own. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. I commend the Minister on his efforts in bringing this Bill before the House and in taking action on the debt crisis which many people in Ireland are currently facing. I welcome the measures proposed in the Bill but I would make a few brief...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2012)

Michael Conaghan: However, the Minister has been less forthcoming with regard to the role MABS can play in debt settlement and personal insolvency arrangements. MABS is anxious that its money advisers would be able to take on the role of personal insolvency practitioner to act as a mediator between the debtor and creditors in these arrangements. By all accounts the Minister is not supportive of this...