Results 961-980 of 26,465 for speaker:John McGuinness

Drug Abuse: Motion (Resumed). (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: I want to share time with Deputy Curran. I join with the Minister in his condemnation of those who push and use drugs in this country. It is time for a wake-up call, too, for the Judiciary as regards sentencing. There is a perception abroad that sentencing for those who push drugs is far too lenient. The impact of drugs is devastating for communities, not just in the major cities, but...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 183: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will increase the level of funding being made available to a service (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the financial pressure the service is now under; the amount of funding allocated to the project over the past four years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19937/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 184: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in arranging an appointment with the ENT team at Waterford Regional Hospital in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [19938/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the progress to date in providing an extension to a health centre (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the land is available; if planning permission has been granted; if the funds are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19996/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will ensure that school bus transport is provided for persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason the service was discontinued in each case; if she will expedite a response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19987/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for an extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite the application. [19988/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: While I do not defend the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, being a member of a political party does not put one in a strait-jacket. One is entitled to one's point of view.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: The Minister is fond of expressing his opinion on a regular basis, whether we agree with him. I have my point of view which I am not afraid to express. One is not put in a strait-jacket when one joins a political party as one can express one's point of view.

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Thereafter one follows the Whip, which the Deputy also does. He will do so when his party decides whether it will go into government following the next election. The Deputy is hedging his bets and other members of his party have differing opinions about coalition. This is not the first time I have followed Deputy Finian McGrath in a debate during which he has focused on corruption and social...

Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if home help hours will be increased in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a positive response. [20157/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card which was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be reviewed; if a decision will be taken in their case given their medical history and the fact that their health has deteriorated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20158/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if rent allowance will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [20159/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 228: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an assessment for a cataract operation will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the reason this person has been waiting eight months for the assessment which was requested by their general practitioner; if she will expedite the matter. [20898/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (30 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 231: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the charges for hospital care at the Department of Psychiatry in St. Lukes, Kilkenny, will be set aside for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the circumstances and the fact that they are awaiting an outcome to their application for a medical card; and if she will expedite a positive response....

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (31 May 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 130: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will arrange an education assessment and before the start of school in September 2006 for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21154/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 87: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a medical or occupational therapist report relative to an application under the disabled persons grant scheme in the name of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite a decision in the case in view of the fact that the application was made in November 2005;...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite a response to an application for a medical card in the name of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [21551/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 179: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, further to a previous parliamentary question, an appeal lodged for improved subvention payments will be expedited and a response given in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21552/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a medical card will be approved for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who wishes to undergo in vitro fertilisation treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21611/06]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (7 Jun 2006)

John McGuinness: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will approve a motorised transport grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if she will expedite the matter. [21721/06]