Results 27,201-27,220 of 27,613 for speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 226. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider carrying out an in depth analysis to ascertain the reason for the drop in cattle prices; the impact it is having on the beef farmer and the beef industry; if he will consider reviewing the Harvest 2020 targets to take account of current market trends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10170/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse Slaughtering Data (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 230. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on setting up a scheme whereby horses with stamped out passports can be slaughtered at a registered abattoir, tested for banned substances, and, depending on the result, allow the meat either enter the food chain or be sent for destruction; if this process could be operated on a similar basis to the system used for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 256. To ask the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan can expect to have a decision made on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10115/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 272. 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. [10298/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (27 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 273. 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 Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10302/14]

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I reiterate my support for the post office network. I want to give my full support to the commitment in the programme for Government to ensure the sustainability of the post office network.

Post Office Network: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I have received a number of calls from concerned constituents in recent days regarding possible post office closures. In this regard I wholeheartedly welcome the commitment the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, made last night that unless there is a compelling case the Government does not want to see a single post office closed. This is a welcome assurance, as one cannot overstate the importance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: If parts of this portfolio were not sold, would the special liquidators consider re-engaging with the actual borrowers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Could Mr. Richardson address my final question regarding the code of conduct for business lending?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the delegations for their presentations. Will Ms Nolan give me the background to the decision in 2007 to insert the exemption to exclude the purchasers of loans from Central Bank supervision in the Central Bank Act? What are her views on removing this exemption from the legislation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Is there a timeframe for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Sale of IBRC Mortgage Loan Book: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: Mr. Richardson referred to the six loan portfolios in his opening statement. A constituent of mine has a performing loan with the IBRC and has been advised that they are in Project Stone. What stage is the sales process in respect of Project Stone at? Are there preferred bidders for the portfolio? What is the likely time frame for completion of the portfolio? In the event that loans in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (26 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 71. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case (details supplied) in County Monaghan regarding an application for an special needs assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/14]

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Roads Bill 2014 which will allow for the merger of the Rail Procurement Agency, RPA, and the National Roads Authority, NRA. The Bill provides for the dissolution of the RPA and the transfer of its functions to the NRA to form the new transport infrastructure service. I welcome this move. The reduction in the number of State agencies was a key...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (20 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine a case in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Monaghan who cannot be assessed for dyslexia due to funding restraints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8669/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rainwater Harvesting Systems Provision (20 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 169. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the work that has been done or is being planned by Irish Water in the area of rainwater harvesting; his views on the potential benefits of rainwater harvesting in view of the huge amount of rainfall in recent times; his views that increased efficiency in this area could help to reduce utility bills for consumers; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 203. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 will impact on Garda vetting disclosures in the future; if the criminal justice Bill will result in certain minor offences which may have taken place a long number of years previously not being disclosed when a person is applying for a job; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (18 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 400. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a decision has not yet issued 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. [8131/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (18 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 496. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the introduction of a system whereby hauliers can pay their road tax in monthly instalments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7791/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (18 Feb 2014)

Heather Humphreys: 642. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their rural environment protection scheme payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8197/14]