Results 1,801-1,820 of 1,979 for speaker:Nicky McFadden

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (7 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 410. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the recent position paper by the Fit for Work Coalition; the recommendations for a cross departmental group to engage the expertise and insights of the coalition members in order to develop an intervention programme designed to improve the lives of persons living with musculoskeletal disorders and to reduce workplace absenteeism; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (9 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures being taken to support variable rate mortgage holders in relation to engagement with banks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22098/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (9 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 224. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the potential negative impact upon legitimate manufacturing jobs in a tobacco company in Mullingar, County Westmeath; the proposed EU tobacco laws as set forth under the European Union Tobacco Product Directive may have; if these manufacturing jobs will be protected without compromising on the EU’s efforts to reduce smoking among young...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Supports (14 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 331. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered the Moving On proposal from Focus Ireland to address unnecessary youth homelessness; if her Department will lead a network of relevant agencies to construct an activation package of education, training and support for young people in emergency accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22260/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Relocation Options (14 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 381. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding turfcutting at Lough Sheelin bog; if alternative bog will be provided for those who wish to continue turf cutting; if his Department has been engaging with the Lough Sheelin Turf Cutters and Contractors Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22450/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Conservation (14 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 399. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan can contribute to reducing energy bills for consumers, businesses and the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22261/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Job Creation Issues (14 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 400. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the way he is supporting the Digital Hub Development Agency and the National Digital Research Centre; the potential for these services to create jobs in the digital enterprise sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22349/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing for People with Disabilities (14 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 432. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Westmeath County Council will be involved in pilot projects to support persons with disabilities moving from institutional care to community based living during 2013; if she will outline the way the sourcing and delivery of units will be managed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22346/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 266. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of services at St Vincent's Hospital, Athlone, County Westmeath; if current services will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23265/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (22 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school building work and emergency accommodation works in 2013 in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24604/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (22 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 153. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24585/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 245. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position in relation to the provision of outpatient services at St Vincent's Care Centre in Athlone, County Westmeath; if those out-patient services will be maintained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24527/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 116. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the UK Communications Regulator Ofcom that data speeds from the 4G technology LTE is likely to be of the order of six megabits per second on average; if that is the case, if he considers LTE a suitable technology to deliver the target in the national broadband plan of a minimum of 30Mbps to the last...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Speeds (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will confirm that the target in the national broadband plan for the last 30% of population of a minimum of 30Mbps is a measure of the true customer experience that will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24845/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Issues (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 118. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the winning consultants for the national broadband plan have met the turnover requirement in section 3.2A of the request for tenders; the additional documentation he has sought from them in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24846/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Issues (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 119. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a company (details supplied), the winning consultants for the national broadband plan, will be subcontracting any element of the work; if so, the subcontractors involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24847/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Issues (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 120. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will publish the brief and assumptions under which the consultants to the national broadband plan will be asked to carry out a cost benefit analysis of the plan as required in line with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Public Spending Code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Issues (23 May 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 121. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if, in view of concerns regarding administrative delays in receiving EU State aid approval for the national broadband plan, he has notified the commission in relation to this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24849/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland Administration (11 Jun 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 295. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures to be taken by his Department in order to ensure a more efficient process in relation to the administration of the Student Universal Support Ireland student grant system; if he will ensure that the applications are processed as quickly as possible to avoid stress and financial hardship to students and parents; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further Education and Training Programmes Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Nicky McFadden: 285. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if independently managed community education providers will continue to be recognised and resourced in supporting persons to develop personally, socially and economically; if the position of independently managed community education will be secured at this critical time of development for the new Further Education and Training service; and if...