Results 27,121-27,140 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Communications (2 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan has been unable to obtain a P45 for 2011 from the Department despite requesting same on a number of occasions; if he will ensure that this document is issued without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28633/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (2 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 186. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cavan who was originally scheduled to have their surgery carried out in Tallaght hospital in June 2013 has still not been seen; if he will seek a detailed response from the hospital on the reason this person's surgery has been cancelled on three separate occasions; his views that it is acceptable for a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (1 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 224. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue on a farm assist appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27906/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Jul 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 584. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28494/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Milk Quota Cessation (26 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 161. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps his Department is taking in preparation for the abolition of milk quotas next year; the position for farmers who were unable to buy or lease quota this year and who will be over quota due to the fact that they are building up their herd in anticipation of the abolition of quotas in 2015; if he will consider reducing the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Eligibility (26 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 168. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there will be further consultation with farming organisations on the details of the qualifying criteria for the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; if there is scope for elements of the scheme to be altered to benefit farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27719/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (26 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 200. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision on an over-70 medical card application will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan. [27628/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (25 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 173. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card will be re-instated in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan with a serious medical condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27510/14]

Beef Industry: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the beef sector. At the outset, I acknowledge the vital role the beef sector plays in the agrifood industry and, in turn, the major contribution agriculture makes to the Irish economy. I acknowledge there is a problem with beef prices at the moment. Unfortunately, many farmers are going through a very difficult time. I have spoken to...

Other Questions: Direct Provision System (24 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the Minister's reply and I acknowledge that 60,000 people have received citizenship since the Government came into power. Has she considered putting a process in place whereby the people who are waiting longest on their application to be dealt with would be prioritised? Some of the families have children who have been in such accommodation for up to nine years and they have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: On-farm Investment Schemes (24 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 429. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if grant assistance will be available for the construction of poultry houses in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27186/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (24 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 611. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will issue on a medical card review in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27118/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reform the leaving certificate points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26501/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (19 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 100. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide a pension for long serving community employment members in a supervisory position who are due to retire shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26559/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Gender Balance Issues (19 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 118. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of female councillors elected nationwide following the recent local elections; the way this figure compares with previous local elections; his views on the progress that is being made to encourage female participation in politics; the further steps that will be taken; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (19 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports available to farmers who are aged under 40 years and who have already been actively farming for three years or longer; the reason this category of farmer will not qualify for the 60% rate of grant aid for on-farm investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26482/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (19 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the declining popularity of the Irish Open; the steps that will be taken to encourage high-profile golf players to participate in the event; his views on the importance of the Irish Open from a tourism perspective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26497/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (12 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider reducing the VAT rate on custom made loose or free-standing furniture from 23% to 12.5% in order to stimulate the furniture manufacturing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25157/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Appointments (12 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 105. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has given consideration to appointing an independent Ombudsman to oversee the implementation and regulation of the proposed grocery goods undertakings in the new retail legislation. [25158/14]

Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Heather Humphreys: In view of the preparations for budget 2015 and in respect of cost savings and efficiencies, when is the data sharing and governance Bill expected in the House?