Results 421-440 of 897 for speaker:Brian Walsh

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Subventions (1 Jul 2014)

Brian Walsh: 472. To ask the Minister for Health the amount spent by the State on the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009; the number of participants to whom this expenditure pertained in respect of each year; and the total amount of their contribution towards the care provided. [27975/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (1 Jul 2014)

Brian Walsh: 473. To ask the Minister for Health the total amount collected from ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme in each of the years since its introduction in 2009. [27976/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Data (1 Jul 2014)

Brian Walsh: 474. To ask the Minister for Health the total amount due to the State in respect of ancillary State support under the fair deal scheme that has yet to be collected; and the length of time that has elapsed since the oldest of these debts fell due. [27977/14]

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: Will the Minister provide an update on the status of the technological universities Bill 2014?

Order of Business (26 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: Will the Minister provide an update on the status of the technological universities Bill 2014?

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Staff Numbers (26 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 135. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of seasonal staff employed by each local authority to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27630/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Auctioneering Licences (24 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 158. To ask the Minister for Finance when the Revenue Commissioners last issued an auctioneer's licence in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it is possible to obtain a copy of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27239/14]

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

Brian Walsh: 563. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Galway may be considered for a medical card on medical grounds; the position regarding medical card reviews; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26825/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (19 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances in which an applicant is considered estranged for the purposes of a grant application; the documentation that is required as proof of estrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26383/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 173. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that will be taken on foot of a complaint submitted to the Health Service Executive on 10 June 2014 (details supplied); when he expects the HSE to engage with the complainant on this matter; if he will personally seek a report on the investigation in view of the seriousness of the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26396/14]

Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: When does the Taoiseach expect the publication of the family relationships and children Bill which will, among other matters, deal with guardianship, custody and access to children. The most recent disclosures in Tuam, County Galway, highlight the importance of this legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rate Application (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update in relation to consideration by the Revenue Commissioners of a submission made by representatives of the health food industry regarding the application of VAT on herbal teas vis-à-vis regular tea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Thatching Grants Eligibility (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 469. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if grant assistance will be provided to assist in the replacement of a pitched thatched roof at the property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25990/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 620. To ask the Minister for Health if a transfer request in respect of a person (details supplied) in county Galway employed in the ambulance service will be accommodated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25310/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 621. To ask the Minister for Health if a surgical procedure in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath awaiting an appointment will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25313/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 645. To ask the Minister for Health if a medical card review will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25403/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 772. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider availing of an option provided to member states under Directive 36 of 2012, whereby drivers who have passed a test for vehicles of categories C, CE, D, and DE with an automatic transmission to drive vehicles with a manual transmission, provided they also have a licence to drive vehicles of categories B, BE, C, CE,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 773. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that forthcoming regulations requiring lorries used for the purpose of the driving test to have eight forward gears are prudent and necessary, despite the burden of cost that will be imposed on driving instructors in having to upgrade their fleet of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/14]

Order of Business (12 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: Will the Tánaiste provide an update on the Maritime Area and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill? Will he confirm that it will contain provisions to deal with the contentious issue of seaweed harvesting?

Order of Business (11 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: I wanted to refer to the sale of alcohol Bill, but the Taoiseach has referred to it.