Results 1,021-1,040 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (28 Oct 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) currently waiting for a procedure; when they will see a consultant; when they can apply for the National Treatment Purchase Fund; when the procedure will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39585/10]

Written Answers — Child Abduction: Child Abduction (28 Oct 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if his Department is working closely with Justice Departments in other EU countries to combat child abduction; if Ireland will be part of any EU initiative on child abduction and the promotion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39582/10]

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (2 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has been contacted by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation to resolve the outstanding issues that exist regarding work placement and internship schemes; the way they impact on jobseeker's payments; the steps he will take to resolve these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39970/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (2 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will list the buildings and structures owned or leased by his Department in Cork city and county for use by his or other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40271/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she has received the report from the expert advisory group on diabetes; if she is in a position to implement the recommendations particularly in relation to paediatric services in the Cork area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39900/10]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of funding provided to mental health each year since 2007; her plans to fund this area in 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40139/10]

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (4 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to this Bill. It is a pity so many varied items are contained in this omnibus style legislation. This miscellaneous provisions Bill covers some important issues and areas which probably should have been dealt with individually. Nonetheless, I wish to speak to three areas. One section deals with changes to the Intoxicating Liquor Acts. The Bill...

Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 56: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she is concerned at the level of investment in information and communication technology in schools which has led to only 2% of schools with access to high speed broadband; her plans to address this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41604/10]

Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: The question I asked related to the fact that the level of broadband service being offered to schools, particularly primary schools, has been criticised by the INTO. It is so bad that some schools have refused to pay for it and have gone about getting their own service. Is the Minister of State concerned that HEAnet, which was devised to provide broadband to our schools, has been rejected...

Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: In her initial response, the Minister of State mentioned the grants provided last week for IT provision in schools. With regard to teacher training, teacher competence in this area and continual professional development, has the Minister of State examined how teachers avail of IT and how they get themselves up to speed in imparting knowledge to students? It continues to be a criticism that...

Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Are there standards or statistics to measure this service?

Computerisation Programme (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: What is the level of uptake among teachers for such professional development in this area?

Written Answers — Electoral Franchise Extension: Electoral Franchise Extension (9 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 353: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered extending the franchise to Irish emigrants living abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41697/10]

Agreements with Members (10 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Cryptic.

Flood Relief (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I raise this issue given the severe flooding in the Cork area on 19 November 2009, the first anniversary of which is approaching this week. There are a number of issues surrounding the aftermath of this severe flooding and I want to concentrate on the plight of residents and business owners in the area who are not being given insurance or must pay severe excess charges. As the Minister of...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that funding for a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be protected in light of the fact that previously appointed contractors are not now in a financial position to construct the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42785/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff in his Department in an area (details supplied) in County Cork; his plans to increase this number; if these plans will involve acquiring additional office space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42789/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will publish a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42790/10]

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I will be taking the rest of Deputy Tom Hayes's slot.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: This Bill has been a damp squib since its publication. As a former lord mayor of Cork city, I have been a supporter of the provision of an elected office of lord mayor for the city of Dublin. I suggested that this provision be extended to other cities because it is a valuable proposal. We were told it would be similar to the strong mayoral offices in London and Barcelona. In New York, for...