Results 461-480 of 1,391 for speaker:Patrick Nulty

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (11 Jun 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 682. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide, in tabular form, the estimated street value of all illegal cannabis or cannabis derived substances seized by the State in the years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; if he will provide an estimate of the total size of the black economy in this area for the aforementioned years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27331/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (11 Jun 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 938. To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the filling of the 414 posts for community mental health services committed to in the Health Service Executive National Service Plan 2012, the number of these positions that have been filled by existing HSE staff members; his plans regarding the back-filling of the positions these staff members have vacated; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (11 Jun 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 951. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that arrangements are made to assist an elderly wheelchair bound person (details supplied) in County Wicklow with assistance towards taxi transport to and from hospital for essential treatment; if direct contact can be made with the person's next of kin in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26949/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 Jun 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 953. To ask the Minister for Health if an application for the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow will be expedited; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26942/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (11 Jun 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 1082. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a train station (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will open and be fully operational. [26819/13]

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I hope to make a point in a robust but respectful way, as I support the amendments. Section 2 is the crux of the disagreement with the legislation. The argument is that only salaries over €65,000 are being touched, as they are on the higher end of the salary scale. That may be so but there is a principle of equality and this only has an impact on workers in the public sector. The...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I am happy to contribute to this section of the debate. While I will not make the point ad nauseam, I wish to put on record that the length of time given to debate such substantial legislation is profoundly inadequate. I often have heard the Minister, in his previous capacities, speak of the need for reform and for more open and transparent debate. While he may not admit it today, he must...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I am, but simply wished-----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: ----- to put this on the record in the only opportunity available to me. Section 1 of the actual Act refers to the context for the Bill, that is, of Ireland receiving financial support from the IMF and the European Union. It refers to targets in respect of Ireland's budget deficit agreed with the European Union and the troika. However, this does not in any way justify the need to take...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I believe this pertains to the section of the Bill because section 1 relates to the context in which this Bill is being presented.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: It refers to external finance from the European Union and other international agencies and this is the entire context behind the rationale for the introduction of this Bill. It is reasonable to make the point for other measures or other forms of legislation, rather than the contents of this Bill, which provides for pay cuts and an increment freeze, which have no justification and are in no...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: ----- and while this Bill requires debate? Second, I ask him to remove the Bill from the Order Paper and allow trade unionists -----

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: -----to make their decision in a calm and reasoned manner, rather than having a sword of Damocles placed over their heads by the Minister, his colleagues in Fine Gael and unfortunately, by some of my colleagues in the Labour Party?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 73. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has met with the tobacco industry or lobbyists on their behalf in 2013; the persons present at these meetings; the matters that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26050/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 179. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has met with the tobacco industry or lobbyists on their behalf in 2013; if he will outline who was present at these meetings; the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26051/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Industry Lobbying (29 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: 239. To ask the Minister for Health if he has met with the tobacco industry or lobbyists on their behalf in 2013 and if he will outline who was present at these meetings; the matters that were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26052/13]

Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill. Following an examination of the Order Paper for this week we will be lucky if four hours is provided to debate all Stages of the Bill. That is a completely insufficient amount of time.

Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: It is my understanding that the Dáil might not sit next week. First, is it correct that the Dáil will not sit?

Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: Second, will the Government not amend the Order Paper so as to provide time for a full debate on the Bill into next week if necessary?

Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Patrick Nulty: It is promised legislation on the agenda for today.