Results 2,121-2,140 of 4,782 for speaker:Olwyn Enright
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: While I appreciate that getting this right is the priority, time is of the essence. The Minister spoke about the work going on, the advertising campaign and the work of the Pensions Board. However, all that work is being stunted because of the uncertainty. People who have not taken out pensions would consider themselves to be badly advised if they took one out immediately because they do...
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: There is, because they do not know what the Minister will do.
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: The average age is 39.
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: That is why people want to know what will happen.
- Pension Provisions. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: That is the problem; they have to wait, which is why people are not taking out pensions.
- Advocacy Services. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Have the recommendations been brought to the Minister with regard to the filling of that post? Will other positions within that service be filled at the same time and what are recommendations to the Minister in this regard?
- Advocacy Services. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Are any other posts recommended for the same time or has anyone gone from the Department?
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her contribution to the Government strategy to address fuel poverty in light of the rising cost of fuel; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24896/08]
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: While the Minister may have the results of the surveys by the third quarter, winter will have started by that time and people will be suffering. The Minister will be aware that the Institute of Public Health in Ireland believes fuel poverty levels are unacceptably high in the Republic. While the relevant statistics are old, she will also be aware that we have the highest incidence of winter...
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: There has been no response.
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: As a direct consequence of houses not being heated properly.
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: According to the instituteââ
- Price Inflation. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: May I ask a supplementary question?
- Industrial Disputes. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the contingency plans in place to ensure that customer services are not affected by the ongoing industrial dispute within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24897/08]
- Industrial Disputes. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Some improvement in resolving matters has occurred since I tabled this question last week. As I was not allowed raise and get a response to this matter on the Order of Business, I raised it by way of tabling this question. Has a backlog of work been created as a result of the industrial action to date? I appreciate the Minister said the industrial action has not caused the stoppage or...
- Industrial Disputes. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Difficulties arose initially about flexi time hours. Some concern was expressed that if the dispute escalated, which hopefully will not happen now, it could affect the agencies under the remit of the Minister's Department. Does she have an concern about that or has that issue been brought to her attention?
- National Carers' Strategy. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the progress made to date on the development of a national carers' strategy, which was due to be completed by the end of 2007; when this strategy will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24899/08]
- National Carers' Strategy. (25 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: At the meeting of 23 January to which the Minister referred, the impression was given to those present that work would commence as soon as possible on the strategy and that it would be completed by mid-2008. Next Tuesday, 1 July, is mid-2008. The initial deadline was the end of 2007. What is the Department's policy on deadlines? Does it follow the Government's lead on issues such as...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a social worker has been assigned to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; the reason for the delay in assigning same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24113/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2008)
Olwyn Enright: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appointment for a person (details supplied) in County Laois to attend a psychologist has been made; when the appointment will take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24114/08]