Results 24,361-24,380 of 24,567 for speaker:Róisín Shortall

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What timescale does the Minister envisage for the conclusion of the open skies negotiation between the EU and the US?

Driving Tests. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Is the Minister saying Ireland is now fully in compliance with EU guidelines in this regard?

Driving Tests. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: I thank the Minister for his reply.

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What other additions to the fleet are proposed? Are there other additions in the pipeline for the remainder of this year and into next year or is that the end of the current allocation?

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: It is important to recognise the progress that has been made on the railway services, including the rail lines and rolling stock. Is there a programme to replace mainline stations? Waterford, in particular, requires upgrading fairly quickly and some other stations are in poor condition. The Minister referred to his public transport plan, which we all await, but has he brought it to the...

Rail Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: What about the public transport plan?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister stated in his initial reply that when Cabinet takes the decision he will bring all the information to the House on the basis for the decision and the arguments for and against. However, the arguments for and against should be provided at this point. The Minister speaks of being involved in negotiations with the stakeholders. All the Members present, as public representatives, are...

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister should consider allowing time for this matter prior to any final decision being taken by Cabinet because we all have a legitimate interest, as representatives of taxpayers, in discussing this in an open and objective manner.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Will the Minister provide an opportunity for us to do this?

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister has not put any of it on the record.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister should stop hiding behind that excuse.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister is hiding. Let us have a public debate.

Air Services. (24 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: There are different views on this.

Written Answers — Independent Reviews: Independent Reviews (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding her consideration of the report of the pharmacy review group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9426/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when a decision will be made on the location of new radiotherapy units in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9425/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 141: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the inordinate delay in providing a full drug treatment facility in the Finglas area of Dublin as promised nearly ten years ago; the steps being taken to provide this much needed facility; and the timescale involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9561/05]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the legal entitlement to nursing home care of a person with a medical card; and the legal basis on which health authorities may refuse a subvention in cases in which a medical card holder has an asset such as a home. [9755/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will report on the progress to date in implementing each of the measures in the national drugs strategy. [9658/05]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if data exist on the prevalence of drug use in each of the local drugs task force areas; if there are proposals to collect such data; the basis on which the effectiveness of drugs task forces is measured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9659/05]

Written Answers — Children Act: Children Act (23 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the sections of the Children Act 2001 which have not yet been commenced; the sections which have been commenced on a phased basis; and the timescale proposed. [9585/05]