Results 821-840 of 1,391 for speaker:Patrick Nulty

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (28 Mar 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15753/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (28 Mar 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason housing in the Phoenix Park racecourse has not been included in the list of unfinished estates exempt from the property tax. [15754/13]

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: With respect, the Taoiseach did not answer the questions asked by previous speakers. Is it the Government's intention, in light of the rejection of the Croke Park II agreement by rank and file workers, to legislate to cut workers' pay and conditions or will it return to the negotiating table and try to reach an agreement?

Order of Business (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: Will the Government legislate for pay cuts?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Mercer report on banking pay; if he will set out a comprehensive strategy to protect banking workers at this time of major transformation in the banking sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16432/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total resources earmarked for combatting human trafficking in 2013: if he is satisfied with the resources being deployed to deal with human trafficking; if he will detail his approach to human trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16433/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Delays (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16206/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the steps he is taking to address the waiting times for the Dublin 15 early intervention team waiting list for occupational therapy assessments in view of the high referral rates to the service; if he will ensure the matter is urgently addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 qualifies for any State support in order to visit London to see a neurological specialist regarding their condition in view of the fact that as yet it has not been diagnosed or a treatment identified here. [17337/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (16 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the contract for search-and-rescue Sikorsky helicopter services signed by the previous Government; his views on whether that the contract represents value for money; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17169/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I am glad to be able to contribute to this debate. I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for the courage and tenacity he has shown in pursuing this issue, and the Minister of State, Deputy White, for accepting the Bill. The fact the House can come together on an issue like this is a shining example of the work that can be done here. I wish legislation was judged on its merits more often...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (17 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current or expected position in respect of an application for subsidiary protection in the case of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 15 going back to 2002; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17876/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 152. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an application for passports by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be expedited, in view of the urgent circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18247/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the new Politics and Society leaving certificate subject will be rolled out; if there are proposals for up-skilling existing teachers to teach the subject; the qualifications that will be required to teach the subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18688/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 276. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the upcoming change in length from a one year to a two year course, of the Professional Diploma in Education; if he will indicate the way the new course will be structured; if he will detail fees for when the course changes from a one year to a two year cycle; if students will have to pay full fees in each year; the amount of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Appeals Tribunal (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 310. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans that he will put in place to reduce the waiting time, currently at least 77 weeks, before a case is heard by the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18379/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Tenant Purchase Scheme Eligibility (23 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 428. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if an application for a local authority tenant purchase scheme will be considered if an applicant had the necessary deposit as well as guaranteed weekly income required, the applicant being a retired person on a pension who took early retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18380/13]

Other Questions: Rent Support Schemes (24 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: There is a commitment in the programme for Government to reduce eligibility for the rental accommodation scheme, RAS, from 18 to six months for people receiving rent supplement. However, in reply to a parliamentary question I tabled, the Minister said she was not going to proceed with that. The measure would address the problem she raised regarding people moving from welfare to work...

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: The Tánaiste refers many times to having reversed the minimum wage cut introduced by Fianna Fáil. However, he will be aware that Ireland is one of only three EU countries, Estonia and Greece being the others, not to have increased its minimum wage to boost domestic demand.

Order of Business (25 Apr 2013)

Patrick Nulty: Has the Government any intention to increase the minimum wage, even by 40 cent, to bring it into line with 2007 levels?