Results 2,401-2,420 of 2,723 for speaker:Barry Andrews
- Written Answers — Youth Cafés: Youth Cafés (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The launch of the National Recreation Policy last September highlighted Government's commitment to the development of youth cafés. As the Deputy will be aware there are already a number of youth cafés in operation around the country. Funding for these existing initiatives is provided through a number of bodies including local City/County Council and Health Service Executive. The Department...
- Written Answers — Foster Care: Foster Care (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Youth Work Sector: Youth Work Sector (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The youth work sector has received unprecedented financial support over the past number of years. While this funding has allowed for some expansion in the sector, there has been a growing emphasis on consolidating current provision. The 2008 provision of â¬52.6m for Youth Affairs will enable the high level of provision achieved over recent years to be maintained as well as a continued focus...
- Written Answers — Youth Work Sector: Youth Work Sector (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: As the Deputy will be aware, Towards 2016, the Social Partnership Agreement 2006-2015, provides for consideration to be given to the need for a further plan following a review in 2008 of the National Youth Work Development Plan 2003-2007. In addition, the Programme for Government commits to supporting a new Youth Work Development Plan for the period 2008-2012. In that context, as part of its...
- Seanad: Oncology Services.. (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank Senator Doherty and the Cathaoirleach for their kind remarks. I will be taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. I welcome the opportunity to set out the current position to Senator Doherty regarding the provision of radiation oncology services. The Health Service Executive established a national cancer...
- Seanad: Garda Stations. (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and affording the opportunity to set out the position with regard to the provision of a new Garda station in Carndonagh, to serve the north Inishowen area of County Donegal. Unfortunately, the Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern, is unavailable to take this debate although I am, of course, happy to stand in for him....
- Seanad: National Monuments. (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank the Senator for his best wishes and congratulate him on his recent big news. Ballinacarriga Castle, a national monument in State care, is a fine four-storey castle built by Randal Hurley around 1585. The castle is in reasonably good condition with routine maintenance and minor works carried out on a regular basis. There are no plans to install floodlighting at the castle. A review...
- Seanad: National Monuments. (13 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister in due course.
- State Airports. (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Minister for Transport does not accept that there is any undue delay in legislating for pre-clearance at Shannon Airport. Negotiations with the United States need to be concluded before legislation providing for such a facility can be drafted. Under the provisions of the Air Navigation and Transport (Pre-Inspection) Act 1986, Ireland has an agreement with the United States whereby all...
- Special Educational Needs. (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for his kind remarks. I am pleased to have been given an opportunity to clarify the position in respect of the special needs class at Marymount national school, which had an enrolment of 422 pupils on 30 September 2007. The school's current staff comprises a principal teacher, 15 mainstream class teachers, a disadvantaged concessionary teaching post, five learning...
- Environmental Protection. (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I am taking this item on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The landfill site at Foxhole is operated by Cork County Council and, in accordance with the Waste Management Acts, is licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency. This licensing system is intended to ensure that high standards of environmental protection apply to the...
- Environmental Protection. (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank the Acting Chairman.
- Written Answers — Foreign Adoptions: Foreign Adoptions (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE) under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy. As the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: Separated children seeking asylum going missing from care is not a phenomenon unique to Ireland. Evidence from other countries indicates this is a substantial problem. Most of the unaccompanied minors in Ireland are placed in the care of the Health Service Executive under the Child Care Act, 1991. My Department has asked the HSE to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and welfare...
- Written Answers — Refugee Status: Refugee Status (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the application for refugee status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17586/08]
- Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on providing humanitarian assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons in eastern Chad in view of anticipated shortages in food aid ahead of June 2008 when it is anticipated that roads will become impassable due to seasonal flooding. [17587/08]
- Industrial Disputes. (8 May 2008)
Barry Andrews: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this issue and for his good wishes. I am taking this Adjournment debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney. In 2002, a task force was established to investigate assaults on psychiatric nurses with a view to exploring preventive measures to reduce the incidence of assault and to provide for a compensation...