Results 3,561-3,580 of 4,073 for speaker:Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (13 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 94. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of claimants of incapacity benefit whose main reason is alcoholism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48516/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (13 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive cancelled a medical card when it is valid until December 2013 and due for renewal on 31 December 2013; if the HSE will refund the €143 medication bill in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48464/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 88. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider reversing the decision to abolish the one-parent family tax credit to the non-resident parent and reform this tax credit to non-resident parents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48014/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Regulations (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the recommended floor space and play space per pupil in each school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48013/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in Schools (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 138. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made following the introduction of the action plan on bullying in view of the anniversary of the death of two young girls who were victims of cyberbullying through a website (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48176/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Combatting Cyber Bullying (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 253. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has had any discussions with Internet providers regarding the banning of a website (details supplied) in view of the anniversary of the death of two young girls who were victims of cyberbullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48175/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Bullying Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 329. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in the past year regarding the banning of a website (details supplied) in view of the anniversary of the death of two young girls who were victims of cyber bullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48174/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 443. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the couple allowance is not exactly double that of the single allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47956/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 453. To ask the Minister for Health if a sports supplement (details supplied) which is marketed to bodybuilders contains a chemical compound similar to the illegal drug methamphetamine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48012/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 530. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of a cycle path from Sandycove to Sutton, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48259/13]

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the provision of a Diaspora centre; if his attention has been drawn to Dún Laoghaire Harbour Board's plans in this area. [46966/13]

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (7 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank the Minister for answering my question. I listened closely to what he said about good transport links and so forth and assure him that Dún Laoghaoire ticks all of the boxes on his list. He made reference to funding and various other aspects of the project, but he has not made any reference to the historical context of such a centre. Dún Laoghaoire would be the strongest...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (7 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to examine the issue of cruise tourism in the tourism policy review; if his attention has been drawn to Dun Laoghaire Harbour's plans to extend their cruise facilities. [46967/13]

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: As a member of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, I am opposed to this ill-thought-out motion. It is unreasonable and, frankly, reckless, as well as dangerous. Cannabis can have a devastating effect on an individual's mental and physical health. I strongly oppose this motion for several reasons. First, the argument that a substance is not addictive is frankly laughable...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Legalising cannabis simply comes with far too many significant risk factors. Beyond the blatant health ramifications, any attempt to legalise cannabis may set a dangerous precedent in regard to other restricted substances. I fundamentally oppose making cannabis more readily available in our society. It has no benefits that justify the costs that will accrue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (6 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 154. To ask the Minister for Health the annual cost of the fluoridation of water supplies for the constituency of Dún Laoghaire and the four local authorities of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47326/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Water Fluoridation (6 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 179. To ask the Minister for Health the health benefits associated with the fluoridation of water supplies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47327/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (6 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made towards reducing the overcrowding of DART carriages and resuming normal service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47194/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (5 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 537. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if it is possible for a self-employed person whose business has ceased to claim jobseeker's allowance, jobseeker's assistance or jobseeker's benefit, and their entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46651/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (5 Nov 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: 682. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 18 must pay arrears of €536 when they have not been driving their car since June 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46407/13]