Results 241-260 of 271 for long speaker:Neasa Hourigan

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Issues (21 Apr 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 754. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his plans to improve access to low-cost, long-term finance for homeowners of defective properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19557/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Banking Sector (1 Apr 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Not to be coy about this but I see a banking forum as a first step to talking about public banking, something for which Green Party has pushed for a long time. It would speak to issues around regional access to banking. It is something to which 21 countries in Europe have access, but we do not. We do not have that level of competition or choice...

Prime Time Investigates Programme on Department of Health: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ..."RTÉ Investigates" programme has brought to light was somewhat overshadowed by the issue that arose in the Beacon Hospital last week. I expect that we will still be talking about the programme long after the Beacon issue has gone because it speaks to the culture and ethics of Departments, in particular, an Roinn Sláinte. It speaks to the treatment by the State of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Operation of the Medical Card Scheme: Discussion (30 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: Sorry, I did not mean the amount of time that a person has to complain or appeal but how long it takes the HSE to process the appeal.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-Stability Programme Update: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...place outside of the parliamentary precincts, and as such they may not benefit from the same level of immunity from legal proceedings as a witness who is physically present. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Regulation of Nursing Homes and Development of a New Model of Care for Older People: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...submissions and there is mention by both of legislation for the regulation of home care providers and research by the ESRI on how we would finance an increase in the provision of home care in the long term. I have met a number of advocates for increasing home care services and one of the immediate barriers raised with me is the timely transfer of information and the assessment issues from...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Stability Programme Update: Economic and Social Research Institute (9 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...of the parliamentary precincts, and as such they may not benefit from the same level of immunity from legal proceedings as a witness who is physically present. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable,...

Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...the Safe as Houses report, including building control reform and the third party certification of building standards. We should include in the legislation a provision that the State retains control in the long term of any and all lands procured with State funding. The Land Development Agency must never find itself in a position as a permanent or temporary landlord to any tenant. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (3 Mar 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: 635. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his plans to develop a long-term sustainable funding model for higher level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11419/21]

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Framework for Parliamentary Engagement Throughout the Budgetary Cycle: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...outside of the parliamentary precincts, as such they may not benefit from the same level of immunity from legal proceedings as a witness who is physically present. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Response of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Covid-19: Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...which are care-based and underpinned by respect for the dignity of the individuals using the service, not locking people into homelessness for profit. We need to eradicate rather than manage homelessness in the long term. With regard to the short and medium term, however, will the Minister outline details in respect of procurement and oversight of private providers in this sector, Garda...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (14 Jan 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...there are doing their best but they are now doing their best under unacceptable conditions. The management of the Rotunda Hospital has a plan to tackle this urgent need. I am aware that in the long term, maternity services will be moved to the campus of Connolly Hospital. The 1,300 babies who need care every year, however, must be safe and cared for now and to the best of our...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (14 Jan 2021)

Neasa Hourigan: ...and a medical argument in respect of a medical care wing being attached to the Rotunda Hospital, even given the deadline for the move to the campus of Connolly Hospital. Fifteen to 20 years is a long time to have a difference of that kind of space of 16 sq. m, versus 5 sq. m for those incredibly vulnerable babies. I am also aware that the Department and the HSE have a number of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cancer Screening and Care Services: Discussion (9 Dec 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: How long would the development of something like that would tend to take?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Post-Budget Analysis: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (8 Dec 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: ...Barnes, Dr. Martina Lawless, Ms Dawn Holland, Professor Michael McMahon and Dr. Eddie Casey. I thank them for making themselves available to the committee. All witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Post-Budget Analysis: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (8 Dec 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: We could stay here asking questions for a long time because it is a fascinating area but we are at our two-hour limit. I thank Mr. Barnes. Dr. Lawless, Ms Holland, Professor McMahon and Dr. Casey for attending here today. I hope we will be in close contact with them over the next few months.

Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 38 - Department of Health (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: ...access to diagnostics and community health networks. I understand that these are in some cases putting down the systems that will make Sláintecare possible. However, they seem like fairly long-term commitments and they will add to the base. Has the Minister any response to IFAC's position? Is there a plan for funding it in the long term?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Nov 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: 190. To ask the Minister for Health the supports, guidance and information available to patients experiencing long Covid-19 symptoms; his plans to establish a dedicated centre to help those suffering from long Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38908/20]

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (21 Oct 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: ...in order to get through as much as we can. I will begin with the numbers in the accounts that relate to the rental of temporary school accommodation. I am sure everyone in the room could name a long list of schools in his or her area that have some sort of long-term temporary school accommodation. The list includes St. Patrick's Senior National School in Skerries, Rosmini Community...

Public Accounts Committee: 2018 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
2019 Annual Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 26 - Department of Education and Skills (21 Oct 2020)

Neasa Hourigan: That is not really relevant to a discussion of buildings that have been rented for a very long time. Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire has been in that accommodation for decades.