Results 10,121-10,140 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters (10 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason for the delay in clarifying the commitment to provide the first-fix-free in the case of leaks from water pipes on private property following the installation of water meters; and if he will now provide clear guidance to Irish Water in this regard, in order that such leaks can be dealt with speedily by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (10 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 204. To ask the Minister for Health the current actual interest rate applied to applicants for the medical card who are over 70 [17172/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (16 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 122. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the system or protocols that are in place where a water leak arises from the installation of a water meter by contractors for Irish Water; if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing delays in having such leaks repaired due to delays in deciding who from Irish Water, the local authority or the home owner is...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The White Paper is utterly unconvincing. It is a White Paper in name only and perhaps by virtue of the fact that it is printed on white paper. That is all that makes it a White Paper. A White Paper is supposed to be preceded by a Green Paper which sets out the broad thrust of an approach to a particular issue. A White Paper is intended to fill in the detail of the approach at a later...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: It is about time people on the Government benches woke up and realised that this is the direction of travel. This is where the Cabinet wants to take us. According to the document, "Under the new system, the Department of Health will have a central governance and policy development role in relation to the health service", and that is all. In the future, the principal purchasers of health...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 180. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his proposals to introduce a standing charge for water usage irrespective of the amount of water used by that household. [18466/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 181. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will indicate the average charge that can be expected per household for water charges; the average allowance that will apply; and the way the allowance system will operate. [18500/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (17 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 194. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will seek a report from An Garda Síochána in respect of the enforceability of road traffic legislation or any other legislation in respect of quad bikes which are driven dangerously on private land by children and persons without a licence and causing serious noise pollution to nearby residents; if he will seek an explanation...

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The Taoiseach should withdraw that.

Leaders' Questions (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: It was outrageous.

Order of Business (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is in possession of a report he commissioned from the ESRI on the affordability of water. Yesterday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul called for the publication of that report in order that we can have a proper, evidence-based public debate on the impact of water charges on vulnerable, low income families. Will the Taoiseach...

Order of Business (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: It is topical because-----

Order of Business (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: I ask the Taoiseach to consider acceding to the request.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Currency Exchange (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 41. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues being experienced by Venezuelan students here, who previously accessed the official exchange rate through direct transfers between Venezuela and their language schools, but have now found themselves unable to receive funds due to the closure of their schools; and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 104. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 49 of 27 November 2013, if he will request the Revenue Commissioners to contact the person in question to confirm that the register has been amended and that their details are now correct. [19431/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Private Rented Accommodation Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 389. To ask the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 8 and 10 of 16 April 2014, if she will provide a detailed description of the additional supports available to families at immediate risk of losing their tenancies and the proposed remit of the inter-agency intervention system. [19599/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 480. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give consideration to the introduction of a small grant scheme for community-environmental group water harvesting equipment in view of the concerns that the work of such groups will be seriously curtailed as a result of the introduction of water charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19225/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety Agency Establishment (30 Apr 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 803. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the planned patient safety authority, if this agency will be underpinned by primary legislation, and if the proposed authority will include an independent complaints system for patients. [19014/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (1 May 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 185. To ask the Minister for Health the person who currently has ownership of St. Paul's Services, Beaumont Woods; if there was a recent change in ownership and if so the reason for same; his plans to change the current use of these premises; and if he will outline any future plans in respect of St. Paul's. [19852/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (6 May 2014)

Róisín Shortall: 435. To ask the Minister for Health if there has been a change in the policy of the Dublin Dental University Hospital regarding accepting patients without a referral letter from a dentist; if so, the reason for the change in this policy [20297/14]