Results 23,121-23,140 of 26,268 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 724. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his views on the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding stoma care products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29381/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 739. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that an urgent surgical procedure is carried out in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29479/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (8 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 760. To ask the Minister for Health if a renewed medical card will be issued in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare [29702/14]

Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister has suggested the Whips might examine the outstanding reports following the Constitutional Convention. The Government Whip has been considering the matter and has raised it in response to requests from all parties that we would do something about the outstanding reports. The Constitutional Convention was a great success. I am sure there was considerable expense in organising...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the position of a small rural school (details supplied); if he will have regard to the fact that the school is experiencing increased enrolment; if he will consider the fact that the age of the building is such that existing classrooms cannot contain large numbers of students; if he will, therefore, allow the school to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the Working Group on Junior Cycle Reform; if the outstanding issues with regard to assessment have been resolved with the agreement of the teacher unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28895/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for one-parent family payment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28762/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 182. To ask the Minister for Health if he will identify the locations around the country where residential child and mental health services are available; the number of beds in each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28760/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (3 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 195. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the nursing home support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28799/14]

Order of Business (2 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I ask that the Whips not be blamed for the comments the Taoiseach has made. In terms of the commitments in the programme for Government, we must recognise that yesterday's move in regard to the ex gratiapayment to survivors of symphysiotomy marked significant progress, notwithstanding the fact that not everybody involved is happy. However, I have raised repeatedly the issue of a small group,...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Reserve Strength (1 Jul 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 347. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide in tabular form the establishment and effective strength of Reserve Defence Force by brigade and unit at 31 March 2014; if the military have set target dates for the following stages in 2014, date by which successful recruits to RDF will be notified, date for all attestations completed, date for initial training completed by brigade; and...

Health (General Practitioner Services) Bill 2014: Motion to Instruct Committee (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I apologise on behalf of Deputy Kelleher, who is unable to be here. Fianna Fáil will not be opposing the amendments, which appear to address certain lacunas in existing legislation. With regard to the changes proposed to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act, how much additional revenue does the Minister of State anticipate will accrue from them? It is a pity, however, that the...

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Media-----

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It has been reported that the Cabinet decided on Tuesday to assign additional duties to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence. Does the Government propose to amend the Ministers and Secretaries Act, given the speculation by some media outlets about the Department of Defence being assigned to-----

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Ministers and Secretaries Act is important legislation, certainly for people in the Defence Forces.

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State said it would be off-balance-sheet. I appreciate the role she foresees for voluntary housing associations, as they provide her with a vehicle for building off-balance-sheet, but Members, including those in her party, would say it is a central function of local government to be the housing authority, and local government should be the primary provider of social housing....

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: How much time do I have?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Are we time-limited on this?

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am not given to lengthy contributions so I will not detain the House unduly. The Minister of State has been talking about the positive aspects of this Bill. Undoubtedly, there are many very positive aspects to this legislation. Deputy Cowen and practically every other speaker has referred to them both on Second Stage and in addressing the multiplicity of amendments put before the House...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (26 Jun 2014)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 99. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will allow an appeal application for an invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27633/14]