Results 321-340 of 475 for speaker:Beverley Flynn

Accident and Emergency Services: Motion (Resumed). (26 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: I, too, welcome the opportunity to speak on the problems with accident and emergency services. When the Tánaiste outlined her ten-point plan last year, I stated it could not work throughout the country, particularly in the west. The majority of points in the plan were geared towards problems in hospitals in Dublin, yet the problem in accident and emergency units was and is countrywide. I am...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for the reintroduction of hearing screening for all newborn babies. [14594/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on extending the mobility allowance to those above the age of 66 years. [14243/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (25 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 821: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of development plans for schools which were based on their having disadvantaged status, but who are to lose it under DEIS; and the way in which they can plan going forward. [14619/06]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (25 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 822: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way in which some schools in County Mayo within the same catchment area will gain or lose disadvantaged status when the same students are transferring from one school to another; and the criteria involved in this decision. [14620/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (4 Apr 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí in County Mayo for the year ending December 2005; the way in which this compares with the previous year; his plans to increase the numbers for 2006; and the locations where they are stationed. [12967/06]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Transport the spend on national roads in the Border, midland and western region as against the planned spend to date under the national development plan 2000-2006. [12326/06]

Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Motion (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on the Criminal Justice Bill 2004. I support the amendments which have been proposed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Everyone is hugely shocked that firearms seem to be so easily available in society. Recent horrific events involving firearms have caused alarm among the public. I welcome the Minister's decision to introduce a...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (28 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an issue of urgent national importance: to call on the Taoiseach to ensure the National Roads Authority re-prioritises the following roads in County Mayo for immediate investment in light of the underspend in allocated BMW funding for national roads — N26, Ballina-Bohola; N5, Castlebar-Westport; N60,...

Water and Sewerage Schemes. (22 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter; he is covering a lot of ground this evening. This matter relates to the water services pricing policy, its implementation throughout the country and the inequality in that policy. I draw to the Minister's attention a Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Heritage circular to local county and city managers which...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a person diagnosed with Down's syndrome will qualify for a mobility allowance; and if not, the criteria they fail to meet. [10296/06]

Written Answers — Long-Term Illness Scheme: Long-Term Illness Scheme (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 220: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on including patients who have undergone illeostomy procedures in the long-term illness scheme. [10520/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 330: To ask the Minister for Finance if a taxpayer will qualify for an incapacitated child tax credit for providing full-time care for their brother. [10473/06]

Written Answers — Employment Records: Employment Records (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the employment dates for a former employee (details supplied) of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. [10880/06]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 691: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision has been made on a family reunification application for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if no decision has been made the stage the application is at; when a decision is expected; and if the contact details for the person have been updated to their new address in County Mayo. [10883/06]

Written Answers — Asbestos Remediation Programme: Asbestos Remediation Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Question 866: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the grants which are available to replace an asbestos roof on a community centre. [10331/06]

Job Losses. (8 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Thursday, 2 March was a black day for Ballina and the people of Mayo. Some 40 full-time jobs were lost at the Oasis factory. This company has been a manufacturer of bottle and pressure water coolers in the town since 1992. It has decided to relocate to Poland as the costs of manufacturing jobs in Ballina are not competitive, even though it will retain its European headquarters in the town....

Lourdes Hospital Inquiry: Statements (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Like previous speakers, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this shocking report. It is a shame that we are obliged to discuss a report of this nature on International Women's Day. All we can hope is that lessons will be learned from the horrific experiences outlined in the report. Before discussing the detail of the report, I compliment Patient Focus, which represents the patients involved...

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Despite the Tánaiste's commitment last year to bring about equality in subvention rates across the country, there is still a difference of €420 between subvention rates in Mayo and those on the east coast. When will promised legislation be brought before the House to deal with this matter?

Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Beverley Flynn: Will that be in the new legislation?