Results 2,341-2,360 of 2,406 for speaker:Tony McLoughlin
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 596: To ask the Minister for Health if he will supply a specific date or week in the last quarter of this year when he expects mammography services at Sligo General Hospital to be up and running and operational [31452/11]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 597: To ask the Minister for Health if he can supply a specific date or week in the last quarter of this year when he expects colonoscopy services at Sligo General Hospital to be up and running and operational [31453/11]
- Report by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: The decision by the Government's economic management council to establish a working group to consider the great difficulties faced by many mortgage holders in this country was very welcome and is a first step in establishing and framing policy that will try to tackle this widespread difficulty in our communities. The threat of losing one's home or the roof over one's family must be the most...
- Written Answers — School Inspections: School Inspections (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he proposes to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of whole-school evaluations in relation to the amount of peripheral information necessary for inspections and the additional workload applied to our schools in view of the current challenging times in education. [29707/11]
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will cost the introduction of Project Maths in relation to the purchase of new textbooks for both junior and leaving certificate students. [29708/11]
- Written Answers — Teaching Council: Teaching Council (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will name three measurable improvements in education as a result of the introduction of the Teaching Council. [29709/11]
- Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the rationalisation programme of vocational education committees; and if he will list three measurable improvements in education in the vocational sector as a result of the introduction of amalgamations. [29712/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of children between the ages of two and four years in respect of whom the back to school clothing and footwear allowance is paid; the cost of this scheme to the Exchequer in the school year 2010-11; and the number of two year old children who attend primary school, or if this allowance is paid in respect of two year olds who...
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting: Garda Vetting (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 360: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to set up a single child vetting body in which a single card would be issued to cover all activities, including educational, sporting, youth club activities and community programmes involving children; and if this card would be valid for a fixed period, similar to a driving licence. [29710/11]
- Written Answers — Charities Regulatory Authority: Charities Regulatory Authority (18 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the charities regulation authority has been established under the Charities Act 2009 and if it is operational; if it is operational, the criteria for reporting; and if a member of the public can report on administrative mishandling which is causing funds to be used for a purpose other than that for which they were donated. [30051/11]
- Food Harvest 2020 (6 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Agriculture; Fisheries and Food if he will provide an update on the targets agreed in Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27712/11]
- Written Answers — Food Industry: Food Industry (6 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his priorities for the next implementation phase of Food Harvest 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27711/11]
- Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill and would like to concentrate on two measures which will have the effect of reducing the numbers of road deaths and serious injuries as a result of driving under the influence of alcohol. Section 3 refers to the offence of knowingly driving a dangerous and defective vehicle, an offence applicable to the driver and the owner of the vehicle. I...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: The aim of the Bill is simple, namely, to allow an increase in the level of funding which can be provided to the national tourism development authority, Fáilte Ireland, for capital expenditure projects from â¬65 million to â¬150 million. The proposal by Government to continue investment in tourism is justified based on the 11% rise in tourism numbers published last week. The tourism...
- Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current legislation, and if licences are granted in the future to proceed to exploration stage, if he will become proactive rather than reactive; and...
- Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 312: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is at present no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current planning or environmental legislation. [26421/11]
- Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 329: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is no integrated approach to monitoring or regulation of any onshore gas extraction process, for example, hydraulic fracturing, under current legislation; and if he will now become proactive rather than reactive if licences are granted in the future to proceed to exploration stage....
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the plans being considered for the closure of small rural Garda stations in the Sligo-north Leitrim area and in view of any review of such small stations, if he, in co-operation with the Garda Commissioner, is considering any changes to the administration of the force on a county basis following the setting up of the joint policing...
- Written Answers — Onshore Exploration: Onshore Exploration (27 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will allow gas exploration companies to utilise Coillte Teoranta lands in the north-west. [26421/11]
- Written Answers — Apprenticeship Programmes: Apprenticeship Programmes (20 Sep 2011)
Tony McLoughlin: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the route he, FÃS and SOLAS are providing to ensure school leavers can be trained as tradespeople (details supplied). [24868/11]