Results 1,281-1,300 of 32,547 for speaker:Paschal Donohoe
- Written Answers — Household Charge: Household Charge (17 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 112: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 has had their payment for the household charge returned to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24638/12]
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (22 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of the work of his Department in seeking to deal with the extra-territorial effects of United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act; the issues addressed in bilateral engagements or other contacts with U.S. officials; if he will detail any specific areas of concerns for the State; and if he will make a statement on...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the introduction of a statutory sick pay scheme; the consultation with relevant stakeholders has she undertaken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25032/12]
- Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (22 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 572: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding arrangements between this country and Vietnam for inter-country adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24947/12]
- Private Members' Business. National Monuments: Motion (resumed) (23 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: When I was preparing for this debate, I could not help but think of the words of Diarmaid Ferriter which he wrote at the time of the Mahon tribunal report. In an article in The Irish Times he wrote: As we edge towards the centenary of the events that comprised the revolution of the early 20th century, we face a stark conclusion. This is a State bereft of meaningful sovereignty due to its...
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25879/12]
- Order of Business (24 May 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: What is the status of the national vetting bureau Bill? An issue that is continually raised with me concerns the challenge of those who are qualified and experienced to do work in the child care industry and to work in sensitive areas but who continue to experience prolonged and lengthy delays in having their qualifications and suitability checked. The introduction of such legislation would...
- European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: I would like to pick up on some of the points made by Deputy Murphy. She made a fair point when she asked what is the vision, or the end point, of the current crisis. If there is not clarity, two things result. First, people's confidence is undermined, here and now. Second, it becomes difficult to evaluate any proposal because we do not know where it will end. I agree with some of the...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 will receive their domiciliary care allowance following the decision of the Independent Social Welfare Appeals Office to grant the appeal; if payment be backdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26209/12]
- Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 655: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the situation facing a person (details supplied) whose student visa expired earlier this month; the steps they can take to extend their visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26422/12]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26513/12]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 661: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26577/12]
- European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Second Stage (7 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: I will focus on three themes in my contribution, the first being the stance taken by some Members of the Opposition on legislation due to be passed by the Oireachtas, whereby if they are not happy with the view of the people or of the Oireachtas, they believe the appropriate course of action is to challenge it in the courts. A dangerous precedent is being set in that if Members of the...
- Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (7 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria in place regarding waivers and exemptions for persons with learning difficulties with dyslexia, when sitting the Leaving Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27634/12]
- Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (7 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress that has been made to date in respect of advancing the possibility of inter country adoptions between Ireland and Kazakhstan; if the Adoption Authority of Ireland has reached any agreement with Kazakhstan authorities to advance this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27632/12]
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (7 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Health the legislative proposals he is working on in respect of improving standards in the level of care in the home care sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27600/12]
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 349: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason back dated carer's allowance payments amounting to â¬5,000 over the past two years have not been paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28157/12]
- Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 353: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal application for disablement benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28207/12]
- Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disablement benefit in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28229/12]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Jun 2012)
Paschal Donohoe: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Health when surgery will be performed on a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27874/12]