Results 1-20 of 34 for portrane speaker:James Reilly

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Mar 2017)

James Reilly: ...an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis as teacht isteach inniu. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, for taking the time on 21 February to meet with the residents in Portrane, an area where I was a GP for many years. Councillor Tom O'Leary, who represented me on the day, was very impressed with the practical advice offered by the...

Seanad: Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (18 Oct 2017)

James Reilly: ...beach. One then hears stories of similar cases from the 1940s and 1950s. When it comes to flooding, I think we can all agree that prevention is better than cure. I want to focus on the area of Portrane here. We have had Ministers visit before and money was given to ensure that action be taken to build flood defences. One house in the area is in danger of falling into the sea, while...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (3 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the long standing term-time scheme arrangement which applied to the staff at Saint Ita's Hospital, Portrane, County Dublin, has been suspended; if so, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5542/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 May 2009)

James Reilly: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the therapeutic programmes and supervision arrangements in place and the staffing level at Grove Lodge, Portrane, County Dublin; the arrangements currently in place for the supervision of clients there; the age grouping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20988/09]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Oct 2008)

James Reilly: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress in appointing and funding a multi-disciplinary team in the north east and in particular in Portrane (details supplied); when the team will be in place; if funding has been ring-fenced for the team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34326/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (27 Jan 2009)

James Reilly: Question 1047: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the availability of water treatment facilities in the Fingal area, in particular Donabate, Portrane, Rush and Lusk; if he has plans to address this situation and to expedite the provision of such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47918/08]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (4 Mar 2008)

James Reilly: ...for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount that was invested in the metropolitan area broadband networks project in the towns of Fingal, namely Skerries, Lusk, Donabate and Portrane; if these high speed optic cables are being used or made available for use currently to improve broadband speeds and access to broadband in Fingal; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Jun 2009)

James Reilly: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason, in respect of the unit for intellectually disabled people in Portrane, County Dublin, nine applicants for the post of senior psychologist were interviewed for this position, nine applicants were offered the post and nine applicants refused the position; the further reason the post is not filled; if the offer of employment...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2018)

James Reilly: ...it was no longer safe to do so and reopened on Friday afternoon. In the context of the weather, I want to speak about an issue raised earlier, that is, coastal erosion, especially in Fingal and Portrane. I was there yesterday evening and there is nothing like standing within 3 ft. of a 20 ft. precipice to remind one of how severe a situation is for a family. Four years ago it was 50 ft....

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2018)

James Reilly: ...the sun shining, it might seem strange to raise this subject, but it is one I have raised many times. Every winter there is flooding and coastal erosion, and nowhere more so than in The Burrow in Portrane. One family has had to abandon their home there, 13 other families face the same prospect and two businesses will also have to leave unless action is taken. I commend the Minister of...

Health Service Staff. (11 Feb 2010)

James Reilly: ...to assure me everybody working in the mental health service has been vetted by the Garda because the patients are very vulnerable. Given that we have heard the Central Mental Hospital is to come to Portrane, will the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney, meet the locals to allay any fears they have and keep them on side? It is a positive development and if the locals are kept in the loop,...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (16 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: ...of the Child and Family Agency's commitment to develop a comprehensive continuum of care services to meet the divergent and complex needs of all children in care, Crannóg Nua High Support Unit in Portrane is to be redesignated to function as a Special Care Unit. I am advised that the last child left Crannog Nua on 23rd June 2014. There are approximately 14 days remaining in the...

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: ...by the end of 2013 or early 2014. A ten bed child and adolescent forensic mental health unit will be provided as part of the national forensic mental health project. The unit will be based in Portrane, co-terminous with the new central mental hospital, which is expected to be operational by 2016.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Mar 2017)

James Reilly: .... There is no more time now for further vacillation; we need action. While I accept there is a need for an overall approach to coastal erosion, it is not going to be sufficient to say to the people in Portrane and, to a lesser extent, those in Rush, that we should wait for a country-wide coastal study before any action is taken. The members of one family, in particular, are in fear that...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (19 Nov 2015)

James Reilly: ...up to 400 additional staff in the Agency next year. The increased capital provision will allow for a range of projects to be initiated and progressed including the development of new and improved special care facilities at Portrane and Ballydowd. In accordance with the Agency's establishing legislation, my Department will be issuing a detailed Performance Statement to inform the...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2011)

James Reilly: ...its planned programme including mental health infrastructure. For example 10 x 6 bed bungalows have been provided for people with intellectual disabilities who were previously resident at St Ita's Portrane. New in-patient accommodation for children and adolescent services has been provided - 20 beds each at Bessboro in Cork and St Anne's Galway. At St Vincent's Fairview, six child &...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2017)

James Reilly: ...A2, the top rating, and some of them are occupied already. The Minister then went on to Donabate to turn the sod on a new road that will lead traffic from the centre of Donabate and allow passage down to Portrane. It will also open up the lands there to more housing, private and social and affordable. The housing is badly needed. I concur with Senator Craughwell when he says that we...

Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (27 Sep 2012)

James Reilly: ...to be completed by the end of 2013 or early 2014. A ten-bed child and adolescent forensic mental health unit will be provided as part of the national forensic mental health project. The unit will be based in Portrane, coterminous with the new Central Mental Hospital, which is expected to be operational by 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Children in Care (6 Apr 2016)

James Reilly: ...three special care units in the country which are operated by the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, under the governance of National Special Care Services. The refurbishment works at Crannóg Nua, Portrane are currently ongoing and are due to be completed in the fourth quarter this year. When the works are completed Crannóg Nua will have an operational capacity of twelve special...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Jul 2014)

James Reilly: ...as a visiting GP that the original intention was to build the hospital on Lambay Island - out of sight, out of mind, and the further away the better. The next furthest point was the peninsula at Portrane. Thankfully, we live in much more enlightened times. The Government's policy is to remove the stigma from health care relating to mental health, and all new primary care centres now...