Results 26,041-26,060 of 26,272 for speaker:Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the measures that have been taken and that are planned to increase long term pension provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43301/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the procedure for those who are eligible for the new half-rate carers allowance; the numbers expected to benefit from the increased income disregard; the way these changes will affect the availability of carers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43302/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the oncology services at Naas Hospital; the level of funding being allocated for such services; the level of staff providing such services; and the numbers of patients expected to avail of this service on an annual basis. [42792/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if having regard to the education provision being made available to children on the autistic spectrum in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare she will consider bringing forward plans for second level provision for such students in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42170/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Dec 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, having regard to the fact that many general medical practitioners are now providing warfarin clinics for the convenience of their patients, who would otherwise have to visit a hospital to have their medication levels monitored, it is the policy of her Department or the Health Service Executive to remunerate GPs for this valuable...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tréaslaím leis an Aire agus an Aire Stáit leis an obair a rinne siad ar an Bhille seo. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important regulatory legislation, which will affect the provision of electricity for years to come. The Bill provides for the establishment of a single competitive wholesale electricity market on the island of Ireland. Regulation will be...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ——who moved quickly to increase the free fuel allowance by €5 from €9 to €14. This increase benefits over 270,000 people. He also increased by over €200 the natural gas allowance under the household benefits package to the 26,000 welfare and other recipients who benefit from the scheme, as well as more than doubling the kilowatt hours freely available to pensioners from 1674...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Of course, the first recourse of householders is to public representatives. When lights fail to be turned on, it is the public representative, not the ESB, that is blamed. The repairs, or lack thereof, are a running sore across my constituency. I am aware of failed public lights being left for over a year without a visit from a repair crew. A town in my constituency waited for more than...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ——and while much has been done, more remains to be done. We must be encouraged by the widespread and enthusiastic support for the all-Ireland project. I am confident that the challenges ahead will be met. The Minister must be encouraged by the positive remarks from Members on all sides of the House and their enthusiastic support for this legislation. I commend this Bill to the House.

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position regarding changes to the farm retirement schemes. [40265/06]

Written Answers — Social Partnership Agreements: Social Partnership Agreements (29 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the main provisions of the partnership agreement with the farming organisations. [40276/06]

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (23 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Tá áthas orm deis a fháil cúpla focal a rá ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Caithfidh go dtugann sé an-spreagadh don Aire a chloisint go bhfuil tacaíocht ag teacht ó gach cúinne den Teach don Bhille. I am delighted to welcome the Child Care (Amendment) Bill. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, and the officials in his Department for the fine work they have done...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (22 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners exempt from income tax; the number paying at the basic rate; the number paying at the higher rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39043/06]

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (22 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made under the current National Development Plan 2000-2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39044/06]

Estimates for Public Services 2007: Motion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy de Valera, for sharing time with me and congratulate her on the major contribution she has made to the Department's work. I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute briefly to this important debate on the 2007 Estimates. It is important for me to acknowledge the outstanding work of my fellow Kildare man,...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (15 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the enrolment at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the number of such students pursuing PLC, VTOS or other alternative adult programmes; the number of second level students enrolled; the trend in enrolment at second level in this school over the past six years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38070/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Nov 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the building programme for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the school will be allowed to proceed to stage two of the building programme; the expected timescale of the building project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36854/06]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (26 Oct 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when Monasterevin Garda Station will re-open; if, in view of the growth of the local population, he will request the Garda Commissioner to increase the number of personnel stationed in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34977/06]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (26 Oct 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she is satisfied with the ongoing development of the Youthreach programme here; if her Department has proposals to expand the Youthreach programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34966/06]

Written Answers — Youthreach Programme: Youthreach Programme (26 Oct 2006)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of participants currently enrolled in Youthreach programmes in County Kildare; the number of participants in the past three years; if her Department has received requests for further Youthreach provision in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34967/06]