Results 881-900 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Appeals (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 533. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of a non-productive payments capital investment claim by a person (details supplied); if a further appeal can be made into this person's appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14302/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide further clarification from the National Transport Authority with regard to the provision of a new bus shelter at John Street in Sligo town, given that both Sligo County Council and Bus Éireann management are in favour of its development; when works will commence on the new site; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (8 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 635. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will allocate capital funding for both the upgrading of the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin and the eastern bridge in Sligo town to Sligo County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14660/16]

Insurance Costs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: First, I congratulate the new Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and wish him well in his new position. At the outset, I wish to record my anger, disgust and deep regret about some of the motor insurance quotations that are being issued nationally by most Irish insurance companies this year. I also express my full support for this motion that has been proposed by the Fianna Fáil...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Products (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 124. To ask the Minister for Health when he will begin new negotiations with the manufacturer to provide the Orkambi drug to cystic fibrosis sufferers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15090/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (9 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 125. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive or the hospital group will santion a fixed cardiac catheterisation laboratory for the north west region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15091/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance (14 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he is considering to tackle the spiralling costs of car insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15514/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Fire Stations Upgrade (14 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 239. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when he will grant funding to redevelop the old and outdated Ballyshannon fire station, given that this is a priority for Donegal County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15520/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (14 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the invalidity pension scheme, including when his Department will issue a final decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15665/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Recruitment (14 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 656. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will accept applications in his recruitment to the Defence Forces from students who have not completed their studies but who wish to do so and then join the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15656/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Education and Training Boards Staff (23 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 183. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the sick leave entitlements of an employee of an education and training board in the event of a workplace accident; if the education and training board employee's entitlements are restricted to 92 days on full pay and 91 days on half pay and with the one year rolling rule with a review over four years, that is, the dual look back; if the leave is...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I would like to be associated with the words of congratulations expressed to the Chairman. Since my appointment to this committee I have looked forward to working with him and with colleagues from all parties and none over the next period.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, and the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, and welcome them to the meeting. On the initiative by the Minister in regard to the travel App, as he will be aware, we all are still celebrating last night's international soccer success. I have had occasion to talk to some of the fans who are in France. Being a supporter of Sligo Rovers, I know...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: The Department has several embassies staffed by a single diplomat. Does this present any particular challenges? Does the Department intend to continue or expand on this model?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs and Trade (Revised) (23 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials to the meeting. Will he indicate which specific areas will see an increase in funding and the reason for that?

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I want to join with my colleagues across the political divide in expressing my deep regret that the United Kingdom has taken the decision to leave the European Union and the Common Market. This decision is a bad outcome for the UK, the EU and the Republic of Ireland. Although I do not agree with the decision we, as a fully sovereign nation, must now accept and respect the will of the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I congratulate the Deputy Kehoe and wish him well in his new position as Minister of State in the Department of Defence. He and his officials are very welcome. I have a couple of brief questions. Will the Minister of State give me some brief information on the €23 million for the upgrade and purchase of equipment? I wish to congratulate everyone involved in the Navy's...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: Does the Minister intend to restrict the campaign to the areas mentioned? It should be a nationwide campaign because I know people who became pillars of society after undergoing training in the Reserve Defence Force. I have in mind vulnerable young people. The Minister will be aware of the individuals I am referring to as we discussed this issue. These young people have gone from strength...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (30 Jun 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: I am delighted the Minister has recognised the surviving widows of deceased veterans of the War of Independence and increased their pensions by 50%, particularly in this historic year, the 100 anniversary of the Easter Rising. It is nice that these people are remembered and recognised.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Tony McLoughlin: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will sanction funding for emergency works which need to be carried out at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19520/16]