Results 25,481-25,500 of 26,268 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl
- Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 88: To ask the Taoiseach if in view of his statement to Dáil Ãireann that he has set specific targets for each Minister and Minister of State to deliver during the Government's first 100 days in office, if he will provide details of these specific targets. [9516/11]
- Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (3 May 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will issue on an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9319/11]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 May 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 557: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will consider correspondence (details supplied) in respect of services for a child; if the request for an MRI scan will be expedited; if the audiological services required will be delivered without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9049/11]
- Overseas Development Aid (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I commend the Government on what appears to be a superb idea which will have my party's active support. Is it envisaged that jobseekers will arrange work through the Department or Irish Aid or will they liaise directly with the relevant charities and organisations? Does the Minister of State have a timescale for engaging with organisations such as GOAL and Trócaire to obtain their input...
- EU Accession (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. Is he concerned that the dispute that has arisen between Iceland and the Dutch and British in terms of loan repayments is likely to emerge as a significant impediment to the advancement towards EU accession by Iceland? Has he had discussions or does he intend to have discussions with his European partners on this matter? What is his view on the...
- Human Rights Issues (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am sure the Tánaiste and all Members present welcome the release of Aung Sang Suu Kyi after many years under house arrest. While I welcome the Tánaiste's response, to clarify, is he aware of plans among his colleagues at European Union level to visit Burma to engage directly with Aung Sang Suu Kyi or her political party? Might it be envisaged that an invitation be extended to Mme Suu...
- Irish Aid (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 1: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether the commitment to provide 0.7% of GNP in overseas aid by 2015 is feasible in view of the revised growth forecasts for the economy here. [8985/11]
- Irish Aid (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ba mhaith liom comhgairdeachas a ghabháil leis an Tánaiste agus leis na hAirà Stáit, na Teachtaà Jan O'Sullivan agus Lucinda Creighton, as ucht a gceapacháin. Tá mé ag súil le bheith ag comh-oibriú leo go héifeachtach san am atá romhainn. I thank the Minister of State for her reply. She has my full support and the full support of the Fianna Fáil Party in doing everything she...
- EU Enlargement (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is supportive of Turkey's application to the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8986/11]
- EU Enlargement (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his reply. Does he agree that the EU has enjoyed a long and close relationship with Turkey? The question of Turkey's accession to the EU is a controversial one, to say the least. It has been particularly protracted. The Minister referred to the lack of progress with the 35-chapter acquis. It seems that the negotiations will continue for another decade, at least....
- EU Enlargement (21 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am aware that the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, has expressed strong reservations about the prospect of Turkey joining the EU. Can the Minister indicate whether the Minister of State's views, which may be understandable in the circumstances, reflect his own views and those of the Government as a whole? Can he comment on the current significance of the trade relationships that exist...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal of a decision for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8716/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8749/11]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment of a suckler herd scheme application will issue in respect of persons (details attached) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8260/11]
- Written Answers — Personal Debt: Personal Debt (14 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the consideration she has shown to the recent findings of a study into financial exclusion and over indebtedness in Irish households commissioned by her; and the measures she will take to tackle over-indebtedness. [8097/11]
- Community Development (14 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will confirm that the Leader programme will continue and that local development companies will continue to play a key role in the development of the Leader programme. [7984/11]
- Community Development (14 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Community; Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the total envisaged expenditure on the Leader programme in 2011; and if all groups to receive funding have been identified and notified. [7985/11]
- Feidhmeanna Fiontraíochta (14 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 4: To ask the Aire Gnóthaà Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta an bhfuil sé i gceist feidhmeanna fiontraÃochta Ãdarás na Gaeltachta a fhágáil acu sa bhfadtéarma; agus an ndéanfaidh sà ráiteas ina thaobh. [8096/11]
- Written Answers — Semi-State Companies: Semi-State Companies (13 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to potential job losses at Bord na Móna's peat operations in Kildare and the Midlands; and if so, if he has discussed this issue or will discuss this issue with management at Bord na Móna. [7923/11]
- Written Answers — Semi-State Companies: Semi-State Companies (13 Apr 2011)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the possible transfer of certain Bord na Móna operations out of the State and, if so, if he has met with management or will meet with management on this issue. [7925/11]