Results 161-180 of 2,980 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Banking Sector Regulation: Motion (13 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am sorry about that because I had a good deal more to say on the issue.

Clotting Factor Concentrates and Other Biological Products Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (14 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this technical Bill, which transfers the procurement of national factor concentrates from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, IBTS, to St. James's Hospital, which is home to the national haemophilia centre. The administrative arrangements have already been put in place in expectation of the legislation, which is an indication of the level of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Health when an eating, drinking and swallowing disorders clinic (details supplied) will resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14372/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this important Bill on political reform which was identified in the programme for Government as being badly needed in this country. I want to point to three items I find particularly welcome. The first is that on the day the Mahon tribunal report was published, the tribunal has identified both public sector and private sector corruption across our...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I wish to amend the record to reflect the fact that I was referring to the Women for Election group. I believe I may have used the term "Women in Government".

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 678: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the value of the extension of the visa waiver scheme to the tourism industry which has been further extended by the Minister for Justice; if he will provide details of the tourist agencies which intend to take advantage of the visa waiver extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16715/12]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (27 Mar 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 679: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on the impact cabotage enforcement is having on Irish hauliers operating in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16716/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 528: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a rent allowance claim will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18051/12]

Private Members' Business. Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I have always believed human life is sacred. As a human being, the taking of life is abhorrent to me. However, the many debates and campaigns over the past three decades by the "Yes" and "No" sides of the issue of abortion shone a light on a facet of our society which was heretofore swept under the carpet, which, as we have found, pertained...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal will be processed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21480/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the criteria used in determining the recent withdrawal of domiciliary care allowance and carer's allowance from a number of recipients in County Laois and County Offaly; the number of appeals received from counties Laois and Offaly following the withdrawal of these payments; the time frame involved in dealing with these appeals; and if...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 392: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) cannot appeal the decision and under what circumstances an appeal can be allowed after the 21 days has passed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21805/12]

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: This Bill is an important part of the Government's overall road safety strategy. Over many years we have all become more conscious of the need for modified driver behaviour and better vehicles for all road users. High profile accidents and low profile accidents alike have proven to us the need to improve road safety for all users. We can all recall tragic accidents in our own areas. I am...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (2 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 99: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will outline the income, together with criteria used in assessing applicants on local authority housing list; if individual circumstances are taken into account when assessing their social housing needs; the discretion, if any Offaly County Council has in assessing applicants; and if he will make a...

National Commemorations (8 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: There have been numerous discussions around commemoration ceremonies in recent times. I welcome the opportunity to raise the role of women and the contribution they made to Irish society in our turbulent past. I am sad to note there is scant acknowledgement of those brave and patriotic women who, alongside their men, fought for Irish freedom in different ways, some as pacifists and others...

National Commemorations (8 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Minister for his response. We need to increase awareness and highlight the role of women in Irish history, including the impact and contribution they made to the political, academic, economic, social and cultural life of the country. From the Minister's response it is clear that this is the year for us to take the opportunity to do that. I wish to acknowledge the input of my...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on his plans for the Gathering. [23801/12]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (15 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 538: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on proposals to include road safety on the reformed Junior Certificate Cycle. [23802/12]

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (24 May 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the reason the Industrial Development Agency has not responded to correspondence from a community group (details supplied) in County Offaly.. [26064/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will she re-examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who has had their rent allowance withdrawn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26157/12]