Results 20,041-20,049 of 20,049 for speaker:Norma Foley

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Briefing by HSE Officials (19 May 2020)

Norma Foley: Yes, just on brief question. Could Mr. Reid revert in writing in response to the questions I posed, as they are hugely important to the residents and to the community of Cahersiveen? As HIQA has no overall remit in this regard, I ask that at the very least he would call for an unannounced inspection of the premises in question. On foot of such an inspection, which from all I know I am...

Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: Is aoibhinn beatha an scoláire, a deir an dán. Is é sin mar a bhí, b'fhéidir, ach ní mar sin atá anois, in aon chor. "Aoibhinn Beatha an Scoláire", an often-quoted 17th century poem, suggests that the life of a student is beautiful and idyllic. It has now changed irrevocably. The suite of changes recently announced by the Department is seismic in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: 272. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the contingency planning for second-level schools and students specifically in relation to practical and oral examinations; when they are likely to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4998/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: 273. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to set a new date for the commencement of the junior and leaving certificate examinations scheduled for June 2020; if exams will proceed as initially planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4999/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: 722. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide support to a service (details supplied) in view of recent statements regarding funding deficits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5000/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: 723. To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied). [5001/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2020)

Norma Foley: 1200. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of an appeal for an invalidity pension by a person (details supplied). [5006/20]

Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (6 May 2020)

Norma Foley: Many facts, statistics and truths regarding the Irish tourism industry will be disclosed in this Chamber this afternoon. To my mind, however, the most important truth, dare I say it, is that County Kerry is the jewel in the crown of the Irish tourism industry, hosting 2.2 million overseas and Irish visitors every year. Last year alone, tourism was worth some €661 million to Kerry and...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Norma Foley: Gabhaim buíochas agus comhghairdeas leis an gCeann Comhairle as a bheith tofa arís. John B. Keane, the late, great Kerry playwright, once remarked that to be of Kerry is both a gift and an awesome responsibility. To be a first-time Deputy from the kingdom of Kerry addressing this august Chamber on the opening day of the Thirty-third Dáil is also a gift and a responsibility,...