Results 941-960 of 3,519 for speaker:Michelle Mulherin

Other Questions: Equine Industry Issues (19 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: To add to that, a resources issue does arise here. I welcome the Minister's indication that he will attend the committee. Whether it is horses or other animals that are abandoned, the problem is finding the owners. There is a major problem with finding resources for voluntary animal welfare and rescue organisations that are inundated and carrying the heavy load for local authorities....

Hundredth Anniversary of 1913 Lock-out: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this motion. Of course workers should get the best from their work situation for themselves and their families. The motion brings that home. Trades unions, through their representations, particularly through collective agreement and negotiation have played a great part in achieving this over the years. As we reflect upon the 1913 Lock-out and all...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: NAMA Debtors (19 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm if surveillance is being used by the National Assets Management Agency, the former Irish Resolution Bank Corporation and or State funded banks of developers or individuals who owe money to these institutions including the interception of communications such as telephone/mobile phone calls, phone and text messages and emails; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (19 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 135. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a decision on an appeal will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29615/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (20 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: Reference was made to the competition in land use between energy crops and food crops. There is no interest on the part of farmers in going down the route of energy crops required for bio-fuels and, therefore, they are deciding that pasture land and so on is a priority. Considering our targets for the use of bio-fuels and where we get the necessary crops from, that means we will have to go...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (20 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I wish to ask a supplementary question to Senator Keane's query. It relates to our renewable targets and the rate of installed wind capacity. Given the difficult saga of the super grid's construction in certain areas, to what extent does the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources factor in the use of special protection schemes and smart grid technology in achieving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Climate Change: Discussion (20 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I wish to make a brief point to Mr. Carroll. I appreciate that EirGrid is examining the logistics. Naturally, it must be concerned about the integrity of the system, but time is of the essence for some projects. It is a speculative business. Many developers have already trumped up money and need to know where they stand. There must be a specific focus. For example, they hope that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Account Holders (25 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 186. To ask the Minister for Finance the way persons who have business loans and mortgages with the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation in liquidation which are performing will be accommodated in order that they may re-finance their borrowings with other lending institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30098/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (25 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application to Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if the application will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30205/13]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Jun 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I also welcome the opportunity to speak briefly on this matter. At this juncture, the most important thing we can do is reassure the parents of children with special educational needs that the Government cares about those children and is providing for them. In fact, the special educational supports their children have been receiving and may receive in the future are there for them and will...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: I welcome the Minister to the House. It is fair to say that no issue has come before the House which has caused such controversy or which causes the manifestation of such extreme views in our society. It is difficult and personal for women affected and their families. It is difficult for individuals as members of political parties and as legislators to introduce legislation and when...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 439. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she expects legislation that allows retained firefighters to receive full jobseeker's allowance or benefit payments to be enacted; her policy regarding assessing retained firefighters who apply for those payments now; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31533/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of illegal puppy farms believed to be operating here; the steps being taken to close them down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31613/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Scheme (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 592. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the law regarding micro-chipping of horses only applies to horses born after 2009; his plans to apply it to horses born prior to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughter Statistics (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 593. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the minimum time required for a local authority to keep a horse before putting it down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31606/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughter Statistics (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 598. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of abandoned horses that have been put down in each of the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; the cost of putting down a horse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31658/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Issues (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 595. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when legislation on the compulsory neutering-spaying of cats and dogs will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31614/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 653. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria used to assess an application to the Department of Health National Lottery Fund during 2012 by an organisation (details supplied) in County Mayo; the grounds for failure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31634/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 656. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31681/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (2 Jul 2013)

Michelle Mulherin: 657. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31682/13]