Results 81-100 of 1,663 for speaker:Margaret Murphy O'Mahony

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (4 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 338. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any State contracts have been awarded to taxi companies since the formation of the Government; if so, if those awarded contracts fulfil the commitment in the programme for Government that a minimum of 10% of the fleet is wheelchair accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28397/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (11 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 16. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the budget which has been allocated by her Department for the effective implementation of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act; if resources will be made available for the recruitment of the director of the decision support service to fulfil their functions in raising public awareness, promoting public confidence and supervising decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (11 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 390. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a report on his Department's dealings with survivors of thalidomide since 2011 following the commitment in the programme for Government that year; the status of any discussions regarding compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29428/16]

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: How does the Minister know?

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: Did the Minister read the reports?

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I wish to speak on the disability aspect of yesterday's budget. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this discussion. I particularly welcome the decision to provide a medical card to all children in respect of whom a domiciliary care allowance payment is made, which was a key pledge in the Fianna Fáil manifesto this year. The €5 in social welfare payments...

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 27. To ask the Minister for Health the action that is being taken to improve waiting times for occupational therapy, especially for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30649/16]

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. As those opposite know, the waiting list is getting larger rather than smaller.

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: With respect, the Government could be doing more. Currently, 4,370 people have been waiting for more than a year for their first occupational therapy assessments. This time last year, it was 3,081. Last year's figures were awful, so the increase is worrying. Some 3,500 people aged under 18 years have been waiting for longer than a year. Cork and Kerry combined account for one quarter of...

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. As he draws up those plans with the HSE, I will be watching him. I hope that he sticks to his word. The Minister of State will agree that so many young people waiting this long for an assessment is worrying. Occupational therapy is vital for children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, spina bifida, etc. We really are at a crisis...

Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 28. To ask the Minister for Health the action being taken to improve waiting times for speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30648/16]

Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: This question also relates to waiting lists. It is not a coincidence that this second question is again about people who have been waiting for treatment for long periods. What action is being taken to improve waiting times for speech and language therapy and will the Minister of State make a statement on the matter?

Other Questions: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for outlining the future plans but, with respect, more could be done. The numbers waiting for first assessments have increased from 14,047 to 15,545. After the first assessment, people must wait for treatment to kick in. In that regard, we have gone from 8,326 to 8,974. Of the latter, 117 people have been waiting for over two years, which is really not...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I acknowledge the fantastic care that is provided at all the district hospitals in Cork South-West. The background to this debate is that in recent years, even as the good care I have mentioned has been acknowledged, one hospital or another has always been in danger of closing. It seems to be Clonakilty Community Hospital's turn this time. I am raising this matter in the House so that this...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I thank the Minister of State for giving me a lesson on the geography and history of Clonakilty Community Hospital. I am very aware of its beautiful location and, as I said earlier, the great work carried out by its staff. I welcome the Minister of State's commitment that there will be no bed closures at the hospital. However, I wholeheartedly disagree with his suggestion that there "has...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: I need proof of this reduced demand, to be honest. I can show the Minister of State evidence to the contrary. I welcome the news we have heard regarding construction works at Clonakilty Community Hospital. I hope I will still be here to make sure that happens.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 238. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding options available for schools who wish to build a sports facilities such as all-weather and astro turf pitches or sports halls on their school grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Support Services (19 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 94. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide further details on the additional €2 million allocated in budget 2017 to pre-activation supports for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31115/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Oct 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 120. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the task force that was to be established within three months of the formation of the Government to examine the issue of personalised budgets; if this task force has been established; if so, if it has met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31114/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (8 Nov 2016)

Margaret Murphy O'Mahony: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has produced a new statement of strategy since May 2016; and if so, the measures in it to support persons with disabilities. [33630/16]