Results 441-460 of 1,494 for speaker:Deirdre Clune

Written Answers — Local Authority Lands: Local Authority Lands (25 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 195: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to deal with the land transferred under the land aggregation scheme; the use that will be made of that property in the next few years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44495/10]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 54: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that relevant exam supports are in place for a leaving certificate student (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44347/10]

Written Answers — Postal Network: Postal Network (24 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for the future of the postal service here; the way the current level of service across the country will be protected; the way in which the universal service obligation will be impacted by this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44184/10]

Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: The Acting Chairman, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, will be aware of the matter I raise as I have raised it on the Adjournment on two previous occasions in this Dáil. I also believe the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Haughey, responded on at least one of those occasions. Adults with special needs who require dental services, including routine or minor treatments such as fillings and cleaning, must...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he has reviewed the reasons for the low take up of personal pensions among women here; the social consequences for women of this below average take out of personal pensions; the steps he will take to increase the number of women who take out personal pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43869/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps he will take to reduce the ongoing delays in the processing of applications for social welfare entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43870/10]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the implications of the European directive on changes to the provision of pay during maternity leave; the implications for Irish employers and employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43602/10]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if persons who are not married and do not have any children are entitled to apply for social housing and thus to be provided with a housing needs assessment form in order to progress an application for rent allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43698/10]

Corporation Tax Rate: Motion (23 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I will start by referring to the last point raised by Deputy Noonan. I was very disappointed and disgusted to see that the Government saw fit to table a counter-motion to a very clear, simple statement. All we wanted to do was achieve agreement. There should have been cross-party agreement and a statement from this Parliament that the corporation tax rate of 12.5% is intact and not under...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (18 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork which is part of the school building programme; when construction will be undertaken; when the project will be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43466/10]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (18 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the value of stock relief, agricultural relief and retirement relief to the farming sector in each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43467/10]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if funding that was available from the EU towards installation aid is still being provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43234/10]

Written Answers — Agricultural Financing: Agricultural Financing (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he has taken to ensure that access to credit for viable farm business from banks continues to be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43235/10]

Nursing Home Care: Motion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Since publication of the Who Cares? report commentary has been dominated by the controversy and dispute between the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Health and Children and Health Service Executive. It is important we bear in mind that the Ombudsman has stated that this report is based on more than 1,000 complaints she has received since 1985. It is important we keep that to...

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I will be taking the rest of Deputy Tom Hayes's slot.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: This Bill has been a damp squib since its publication. As a former lord mayor of Cork city, I have been a supporter of the provision of an elected office of lord mayor for the city of Dublin. I suggested that this provision be extended to other cities because it is a valuable proposal. We were told it would be similar to the strong mayoral offices in London and Barcelona. In New York, for...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that funding for a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be protected in light of the fact that previously appointed contractors are not now in a financial position to construct the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42785/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff in his Department in an area (details supplied) in County Cork; his plans to increase this number; if these plans will involve acquiring additional office space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42789/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: Question 318: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will publish a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42790/10]

Flood Relief (16 Nov 2010)

Deirdre Clune: I raise this issue given the severe flooding in the Cork area on 19 November 2009, the first anniversary of which is approaching this week. There are a number of issues surrounding the aftermath of this severe flooding and I want to concentrate on the plight of residents and business owners in the area who are not being given insurance or must pay severe excess charges. As the Minister of...