Results 15,241-15,260 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Cycle to Work Scheme (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to extend the cycle to work scheme in order that more of the costs associated with cargo bikes are met under the scheme. [17186/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Data (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 131. To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant gastroenterologist posts that have been advertised since 2018; the number of these posts that have been filled to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17072/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 144. To ask the Minister for Health if a body has been appointed to monitor compliance and effectiveness of the Non-Broadcast Advertising and Marketing of Food and Beverages, including Sponsorship and Retail Product Placement: Voluntary Codes of Practice; and the reason for the delay. [17128/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Environmental Policy (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his plans in relation to the elimination of single use plastics; and when particular types of single use plastics will be banned. [17188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is a statutory requirement of the National Transport Authority to attend local authority meetings on transport if they are requested to do so. [17185/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: UN Conventions Ratification (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 187. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason for the continued delay in the State ratifying the second optional protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography; and the rationale for the State not ratifying the protocol. [17127/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Public Participation Networks (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 192. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the statutory requirements for local authorities in relation to development of and support of public participation networks; and the percentage of the State currently covered by a PPN. [17187/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 197. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps she is taking to address the fact that community employment scheme supervisors have not received a pay rise in over ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17015/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 208. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the implications of circular letter EL 02/2011 in terms of persons in the public sector being recruited from outside the common recruitment pool (details supplied); if the issues of deterrence, unfairness and inequity which arise in terms of recruitment of experienced persons will be given consideration; the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options open to a planning authority in terms of setting conditions to restrict the full sale of a new development to an individual landlord; and the steps he is taking to ensure that local authorities are in a position to plan for a strong tenure mix, that is, a mix of both rental and purchase in new developments. [17129/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Data (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 226. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of vacant housing officers by local authority. [17131/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Data (11 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 227. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of heritage officers by local authority. [17132/19]

General Practitioner Contractual Reform: Statements (16 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: I will echo the points made by previous speakers. There was not much consideration given to other Members in providing the detail of this deal. The relevant information should have been provided some time ago, and long before this debate. That was quite disrespectful to Members on this side of the House. It is 18 years since the primary care strategy was launched. In that time, no...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance the supports available for second time buyers who wish to downsize to a smaller more affordable home; if there are restrictions in place under Central Bank rules for second time buyers who wish to downsize; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17615/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 359. To ask the Minister for Health when a full personal assistance service will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the ongoing delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17600/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (16 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 493. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to establish a dedicated cycling unit in his Department; and if a national cycling officer has been appointed to date. [17701/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Leases (16 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 555. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Part V units leased in 2019 by local authority. [17255/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (18 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 174. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the situation of persons with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; if multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, neurologists and specialist physiotherapists, and gastroenterology and a dedicated clinic for connective tissue disorders will be provided (details supplied); his views on the recommended pain management which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 206. To ask the Minister for Health his plans under the implementation of the programme to progressing disability services for children and young people to provide more general services and fewer specialist services for young persons and children with disabilities; the extra resources being put in place to meet additional demands arising from the implementation of this policy; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Estates (18 Apr 2019)

Róisín Shortall: 312. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of his plans for the issue of estates that residents wish to be taken in charge by a local authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18157/19]