Results 121-140 of 193 for speaker:Jim McDaid

Seanad: Aer Lingus Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (31 Mar 2004)

Jim McDaid: I thank the Senators who spoke on this Bill. I welcome the amendments to it, whether tabled by Members in the other House or by Members in this House, as they gave rise to different debates. If an amendment is tabled in the other House, people may question why a similar amendment should be tabled here, but there is a different point of view in the Seanad. I respect the views of the Senators...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (25 May 2004)

Jim McDaid: The format, dimensions and technical specifications of registration plates for display on motor vehicles are provided for in the Vehicle Registration and Taxation (Amendment) Regulations 1999 and were made by the Revenue Commissioners. The regulations provide, inter alia, that a registration plate shall exhibit the index mark and placename of the relevant licensing authority. They also...

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Testing: Motor Vehicle Testing (25 May 2004)

Jim McDaid: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 321 together. The classes of vehicles liable for vehicle testing are set out in the First Schedule to the European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 1991. Agricultural tractors do not come within their scope. The regulations apply to buses, ambulances and motor vehicles and trailers that are used for the carriage of goods. They only apply where...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Jun 2004)

Jim McDaid: It is longstanding Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of cycle helmets by all cyclists. The literature internationally does not agree whether the wearing of safety helmets is best achieved through the compulsory route or through other strategies. I am of the view that the wearing of cycle helmets is better achieved by way of encouragement and education rather than by...

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the breast cancer unit in Letterkenny General Hospital; and the action her Department will take in view of the recent article in a magazine (details supplied) which states that the breast cancer unit is threatening to withdraw services from 1 September 2006. [9625/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children further to her statement on 2 February 2006, the stage of the sanctioning of a permanent breast surgeon based at Letterkenny General Hospital and providing full surgical services therein. [9631/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (8 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the state of discussions between clinicians north and south of the Border to serve breast cancer services in Letterkenny General Hospital. [9632/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a school (details supplied) under the school building programme. [9861/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made on the application by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for their proposed extension. [20377/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made in relation to a school (details supplied) regarding their application for a building extension for the school. [20378/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (30 May 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on the application for a building extension to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal in view of the safety issues at the school. [20379/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Oct 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the situation regarding the Kinsale gas fields; and the amount of reserve left according to the most recent update. [32184/06]

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (11 Oct 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the length of time Ireland's natural gas resources will hold out; and the difference the availability of the Corrib gas field would be to same if it came to pass. [32185/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (24 Oct 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the permanent appointment of the breast cancer consultant is due to take place in Letterkenny General Hospital. [33905/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Nov 2006)

Jim McDaid: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed extension of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and when her Department officials will revisit the site for further assessment. [35167/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Jim McDaid: Question 698: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the primary health care centre in Letterkenny, County Donegal. [1369/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (31 Jan 2007)

Jim McDaid: Question 699: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding the Newtowncunningham primary health care centre in County Donegal. [1370/07]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (24 Apr 2007)

Jim McDaid: Question 406: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of patients released by the Mental Health Tribunal who were, in the opinion of the tribunal, not suffering from a mental disorder as defined in Part 1 section 3 of the Mental Health Act 2001 and were therefore being detained illegally; the number of patients who were released as a result of a technicality discovered by the...

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Jim McDaid: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Finneran.

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion (Resumed). (27 Jun 2007)

Jim McDaid: The main part of the motion seems to revolve around waiting lists. As long as medical research continues around the world, there will be waiting lists as international medical practitioners attempt and succeed in medical and surgical procedures only dreamt of previously. One of the greatest breakthroughs happened over 50 years ago in South Africa with the first heart transplant. If that...