Results 16,561-16,580 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Air Quality (1 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the findings of the Environmental Protection Agency air quality report; the steps he is taking to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels and mitigate the risks associated with concentrations of nitrogen dioxide in towns and cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27939/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle could consider reminding Members of the public health advice in respect of wearing masks and that the main purpose of wearing a mask is to protect other people. I think some people need to be reminded of that.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: We should be able to make time available for a special debate and questions and answers on this issue. This is the biggest issue facing the country now. It is completely unacceptable that the Government should take key decisions separate from this House and that there is no accountability. We have the five-level plan. It makes no sense at all that eight counties, where the incidence is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: That is not acceptable. Can the Taoiseach please arrange for a special time for a debate and for accountability on this issue?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: No. It was-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: The Taoiseach made a phone call.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: That is not consultation. It is not cross-party-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Who is saying that?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Yes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: I am not talking about a-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: Twice-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: That is not a multi-party approach.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 189. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will consider legislative measures in which workers and students are not at a loss in terms of light, heat and waste bills due to having to work and study at home in view of such a scheme in Spain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28747/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to deal with the long delays in getting appointments for driver licences in Dublin; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people are left with no choice but to travel out of Dublin to other test centres in order to get an appointment, which results in them breaking Covid-19 emergency period...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 330. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on the serious environmental and animal welfare concerns raised in relation to the planned pilot seal culling programme by which wild seals will by shot in the sea from boats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28200/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 331. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration has been given to granting a ministerial order to extend planning time periods in counties at level three of the Plan for Living with Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28201/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 586. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a residency clause was in place stating that the children of returning Irish emigrants must have been resident in the State for three out of the previous five years prior to their student grant application, prior to enactment of the Student Support Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28947/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the protocol in An Garda Síochána to act upon reports of a potential suicide. [28394/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 616. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Legal Aid Board office in Finglas, Dublin 11 which has temporarily relocated to Smithfield Law Centre; when Finglas Law Centre will re-open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28790/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (6 Oct 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 757. To ask the Minister for Health if work has begun on the Traveller and Roma mental health action plan as per the programme for Government commitment; his plans to publish the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28792/20]