Results 26,581-26,600 of 26,653 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 288: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the new psychiatric hospital at St. Luke's, Kilkenny is serviced by a kitchen on site; and if so, if it is fully equipped and operational. [14106/04]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons for the delay in providing a wheel-in shower chair for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if there is a backlog; and if so, the reason therefor. [14140/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 323: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the consideration the SEHB has given to an application for a site in the name of an organisation (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14303/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a hip operation will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14458/04]

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); if procedures were followed in relation to this person's discharge; if they were admitted to a psychiatric unit in Waterford some days after; the location of this person now; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14459/04]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a long stay bed will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14485/04]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 346: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action that has been or is being taken by the South Eastern Health Board in response to its meeting held with representatives of children with autism some months ago; if plans are available for the Myshall property; if the South Eastern Health Board intends to sell the property and invest the proceeds in autism specific services in...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, further to previous parliamentary questions, he can now deal with the issues raised by a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that a notice of discontinuance was lodged in the High Court on 30 March 2004; and if a decision will be expedited in this case. [14601/04]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the further information submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin will enable him to expedite a decision in the case. [14602/04]

Special Educational Needs. (18 May 2004)

John McGuinness: I raise this matter in the context of the serious difficulties parents of autistic children in Kilkenny and my constituency generally have had in obtaining an assessment and discovering where on the autistic spectrum their children lie. As a result, they have had to go to the great expense of attending consultants in England and in Dublin. Consultants have come to visit the families of...

Written Answers — Rent Allowances: Rent Allowances (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if an appeal for rent allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; if the fact that they have a partner and one child will be considered. [12583/04]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Transport if the medical criteria set out by his Department relative to the issue of parking permits for the disabled cover those with autism; if parents of autistic children come within the criteria set down; if not, if he intends to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12464/04]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a driver's licence was refused to a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who passed their test; if the refusal had to do with their status in this country; the reason they were allowed to sit the test; if he will make a statement on the matter and how he intends to deal with this case. [12587/04]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 174 of 12 February 2004 if he will give a decision in the case in view of the length of time the file has been with his Department. [12460/04]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when an interview will be arranged for a person (details supplied) who is ten months in a hostel; and if he will expedite this application. [12576/04]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (4 May 2004)

John McGuinness: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason rent allowance was not granted in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if an appeal can be expedited. [12584/04]

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Much has been said on this issue inside and outside the House and much of what has been said is misleading and unhelpful in the context of providing information to the public for consideration. Much of what has been printed on the matter has also been misleading. In some cases reports of what has been said have used the word "reckless". However, if anything, reporting of the debate has been...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: Absolutely, but not for the reason Fine Gael has been suggesting over the past few days, misleading the public. Fine Gael will not be thanked for the transparent phoney debate into which it has entered. The electorate is more than willing to vote a number of times on the same day on the various issues, whether for a council, European election or this referendum. It is well able to understand...

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: A short time ago one of the Opposition Members said that this issue has been around some time and asked why it is being rushed through now. The issue has been around and we are now dealing with it. It is Government's duty to govern and make decisions, whether the Opposition realises that or not.

Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Apr 2004)

John McGuinness: That is what we are doing. We are giving leadership but the Opposition does not like it because a decision is being made.